Open AccessAwake craniotomy for auditory brainstem implant in patients with neurofibromatosis type 2: Four case reports
Author(s) -
Dexiang Wang,
Shuo Wang,
Minyu Jian,
Ruquan Han
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
world journal of clinical cases
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.368
H-Index - 10
ISSN - 2307-8960
DOI - 10.12998/wjcc.v9.i25.7512
Subject(s) - medicine , neurofibromatosis type 2 , brainstem , neurofibromatosis , craniotomy , awake craniotomy , cochlear implant , neurofibromatosis type i , audiology , intraoperative neurophysiological monitoring , auditory brainstem response , anesthesia , surgery , hearing loss , radiology
The auditory brainstem implant (ABI) is a significant treatment to restore hearing sensations for neurofibromatosis type 2 (NF2) patients. However, there is no ideal method in assisting the placement of ABIs. In this case series, intraoperative cochlear nucleus mapping was performed in awake craniotomy to help guide the placement of the electrode array.