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Long-term results after lateral cranial base surgery.

D S Poe1, G Jackson, M E Glasscock

  • 1Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Lahey Clinic Medical Center, Burlington, MA 01805.

The Laryngoscope
|April 1, 1991
PubMed
Summary

Surgical management of benign temporal bone tumors offers long-term functional recovery for most patients. Cranial nerve deficits after lateral skull base surgery are manageable, suggesting surgery is a viable option for those with a long life expectancy.

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Area of Science:

  • Neurosurgery
  • Otolaryngology
  • Oncology

Background:

  • Surgical management of benign temporal bone neoplasms faces criticism due to morbidity and mortality risks.
  • Long-term efficacy of radiation therapy for these tumors remains unproven.
  • Previous studies have not evaluated long-term surgical outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the long-term results of surgical management for benign temporal bone neoplasms.
  • To evaluate patient recovery from cranial nerve deficits after lateral skull base surgery.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective review of 129 skull base operations performed on 126 patients between January 1970 and May 1987.
  • Follow-up via questionnaires for 58 patients focusing on cranial nerve recovery.

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Main Results:

  • All patients achieved at least class V facial function recovery.
  • No patients required long-term use of alimentary tubes or tracheotomies.
  • No patients experienced debilitating aspiration post-surgery.
  • Most patients demonstrated long-term compensation for cranial nerve deficits.

Conclusions:

  • Long-term functional compensation for cranial nerve deficits is achievable after lateral skull base surgery.
  • Surgical management is a viable option for benign temporal bone neoplasms, especially in patients with a long life expectancy.
  • The potential for long-term recovery should be considered when comparing surgical and radiation therapy options.