Acoustic neuroma: Correlation among tumor size, symptoms, and patient age
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Patient perception of comorbid conditions after acoustic neuroma management: survey results from the acoustic neuroma association.
OBJECTIVES/HYPOTHESIS Based on survey results of the Acoustic Neuroma Association, the patient ratings of the most difficult aspects of acoustic neuroma management were reported and a review of the literature was made regarding comorbid conditions associated with acoustic neuroma treatment and their impact on patient quality of life. STUDY DESIGN Cohort study of 1940 patients who were members...
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عنوان ژورنال: The Laryngoscope
سال: 1995
ISSN: 0023-852X,1531-4995
DOI: 10.1288/00005537-199507000-00006