Long-term quality of life in patients with vestibular schwannoma managed with microsurgery
Long-term quality of life in patients with vestibular schwannoma managed with microsurgery
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DOI：
10.1017/s0022215119002172
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发表时间：
2019-11-01
影响因子：
1.7
通讯作者：
Atlas, M. D.
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作者：
Santa Maria, C.;Santa Maria, P. L.;Atlas, M. D.
Objective Little is known about the long term (greater than 10 years) quality of life in patients with vestibular schwannoma. This study aimed to evaluate long-term outcomes in patients with vestibular schwannoma. Method A retrospective cohort study was performed across 2 academic institutions, with patients followed at least 10 years after vestibular schwannoma surgery (2000 to 2007). Telephone interviews were used to assess quality of life using the Glasgow Benefit Inventory and short form 12 item (version 2) health survey. Results A total of 99 out of 110 patients were included. Increasing age and symptom burden were associated with poorer quality of life (p = 0.01 and 0.02, respectively). The presence of imbalance, headache and facial nerve dysfunction were all associated with poorer quality of life scores (p = 0.01, 0.04 and 0.02, respectively). Conclusion Identifying and managing post-operative symptoms may improve quality of life in vestibular schwannoma patients and can guide clinical decision making.
