The surgical approaches and postoperative management for the neurinomas of the skull base

Abstract

Neurinoma of the skull base is relatively uncommon tumor. Its definitive management is surgery. Recently, the issue of modern skull base surgery is not only complete resection but also the achievement of excellent functional results, which are related to the site and size of the tumor. We review seven neurinomas of the skull base, derived from trigeminal nerve, vagal nerve, hypoglossal nerve, sympathetic nerve and jugular foramen nerve bundle. The surgical approaches and postoperative management of them are described.