An international comparison of diagnostic and management strategies for vestibular schwannoma.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To compare international diagnostic and management strategies for vestibular schwannoma (VS).

Methods

A web-based questionnaire was sent to 130 otolaryngologists, mainly identified through the European Skull Base Society. It contained questions on general information including guideline usage as well as questions on diagnosis (focussing on selection of patients for MRI) and management of VS, including case scenarios. Descriptive statistics were reported.

Results

Thirty-six otolaryngologists working in 11 different countries completed the questionnaire (response rate: 28%). Guidelines for diagnosis and management of VS are used by 44% and 42% of respondents, respectively. In the diagnostic strategy for VS, different types and combinations of audiovestibular f

SUBMITTER: Hentschel M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6338706 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature