Download or read book An Acoustic What One patient s Acoustic Neuroma journey written by Yvonne Tommis and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2008-02-01 with total page 90 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Just how did an uncontroversial and mild mannered piano teacher become the first UK patient to cross the Atlantic to be treated by Dr Gil Lederman using Fractionated Stereotactic Radiosurgery? The journey began in 1995 when I was diagnosed with a benign brain tumour; an acoustic neuroma. At the time I was advised to have it removed surgically; a long and complicated procedure with serious side effects. So I searched for a less intrusive treatment. It was a very lonely and difficult journey as friends and family wanted me to follow medical advice and have surgery. It took two years to find the treatment, during which time I was denied information, given misleading information and given false information. This book tells the medical and personal story. I hope it will help those who are facing difficult medical decisions, and their friends and family.
Download or read book A Patient s Guide to Acoustic Neuroma written by Mark Knoblauch Phd and published by Kiremma Press. This book was released on 2019-06-21 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Acoustic neuroma, or vestibular schwannoma, is a benign tumor originating from the vestibulocochlear nerve located deep within the skull. Despite its benign nature, an acoustic neuroma can cause significant disruption to an affected patient's life including slowly worsening degrees of imbalance, hearing loss, and tinnitus. Thanks to significant advancements in medicine, acoustic neuroma patients are now afforded a variety of treatment options that include everything from monitoring the growth of the tumor to surgical removal. A Patient's Guide to Acoustic Neuroma is designed to serve as a comprehensive, practical reference guide for individuals affected by acoustic neuroma. In this book you will find a detailed overview of the inner-ear structures affected by acoustic neuroma as well as a summary of the latest research into the suspected causes and relevant symptoms of acoustic neuroma. In addition, the tools used in diagnosis of acoustic neuroma are outlined, along with details about the various treatment options available for patients and the resulting influence on a patient's quality of life. This book is designed to educate and empower those who are affected by acoustic neuroma. To do this, over 150 citations highlight the most recent research in the field while also recognizing the broad extent of research into acoustic neuroma that has been acquired over the past century. In doing so, patients can be armed with the most relevant information that can then be used to have informed and productive discussions with their medical provider.
Download or read book The Surgical Guide to Acoustic Neuroma written by Dr Mary Daniels and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2022-09-12 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: He got sucker-punched, blindsided with something that only happens to other people. Actor David Shannon had a brain tumor. It was called an Acoustic Neuroma. In late 2007, he had surgery to have it removed. All should have gone well. It didn't. Gradually over the next two years, Shannon made one disturbing discovery after another that left his acting career and his former life in ruin. Hell in the Head is his story. With a knack for story-telling, Shannon takes us along on his medical misadventure with irreverent wit. As he weaves his way through his newly found post-surgery world, he shares heart-rending losses and his dashed hopes for recovery as well as stories of achievement and inspiration. From learning the bitter truth to running a half marathon to meeting Crookedsmile and others facing the same ordeal, Shannon tells the good and the ugly with the same wry humor that will have you laughing and crying at the same time. In the end, after a three-year-ride on a rollercoaster of emotional chaos, he presents an advocacy for improved care and counseling for Acoustic Neuroma patients. Hell in the Head is a story of wit and inspiration for all readers and a must read for Acoustic Neuroma patients and "posties."
Download or read book Acoustic Neuroma written by Leonard I. Malis and published by Elsevier Science & Technology. This book was released on 1998 with total page 296 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hardbound. This book is a detailed description of the approach to patients with acoustic neuromas, including diagnosis and the choice of conservative care, radiation or surgical treatment. While there is considerable emphasis on quality of life as well as the philosophy and results underlying all forms of intervention, the main thrust is the surgical anatomy and technique.The volume is based on the surgical techniques for total microsurgical removal of 600 acoustic neuromas. Multiple stereoscopic photographic pairs in color were taken through the microscope of each of the 600 cases, and 130 stereo pairs have been included to illustrate the various operative approaches and the anatomic variations, each with a rather detailed description. There are also 30 black and white non-stereo photographs of instruments, positioning and operating room arrangements, as well as 30 X-ray copies. The book is excellent documentation for the future, a highly value
Download or read book Acoustic Neuroma written by Durga Kumawat and published by via tolino media. This book was released on 2023-05-12 with total page 85 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Acoustic Neuroma is a comprehensive guide that covers everything you need to know about this rare but life-changing condition. This book is a must-read for anyone who has been diagnosed with or knows someone affected by an acoustic neuroma. With clear and concise language, it explains the causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and management of acoustic neuroma, as well as the emotional and practical challenges associated with living with this condition. Whether you are a patient, caregiver, or healthcare professional, this book will help you navigate the complex and often overwhelming world of this rare condition, providing you with the knowledge and support you need to make informed decisions about your treatment and care.
Download or read book Modern Management of Acoustic Neuroma written by Jean Régis and published by Karger Medical and Scientific Publishers. This book was released on 2008-01-01 with total page 278 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Acoustic neuroma outcomes have been greatly improved by advances in microsurgical techniques, and recently by the long-term application of radiosurgery, which has proven to be an appropriate, verifiable, and extremely clinically relevant treatment strategy. This volume brings together the latest opinions of outstanding physicians and surgeons who treat patients with acoustic neuromas, commonly known as vestibular neuromas. Since the days of Cushing, when partial tumor removal seemed the best method for saving a patient's life, the management of this relatively rare tumor has sparked enormous clinical interest. The book outlines the various stages in the evolution of vestibular schwannoma surgery and presents the full spectrum of current therapeutic possibilities. The novel concept of combining microsurgical with radiosurgical skills should eliminate problems such as facial palsy and hearing loss which were previously associated with the therapeutic management of these tumors. The excellent research findings published here by leading experts in the field will help neurosurgeons, otologists and radiation oncologists to understand the enormous strides made during the last two decades in vestibular schwannoma surgery and radiosurgery.
Download or read book Medifocus Guidebook On Acoustic Neuroma written by Medifocus.com, Inc. Staff and published by Medifocus_com Inc. This book was released on 2012-01-09 with total page 125 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The MediFocus Guidebook on Acoustic Neuroma is the most comprehensive, up-to-date source of information available. You will get answers to your questions, including risk factors of Acoustic Neuroma, standard and alternative treatment options, leading doctors, hospitals and medical centers that specialize in Acoustic Neuroma, results of the latest clinical trials, support groups and additional resources, and promising new treatments on the horizon. This one of a kind Guidebook offers answers to your critical health questions including the latest treatments, clinical trials, and expert research; high quality, professional level information you can trust and understand culled from the latest peer-reviewed journals; and a unique resource to find leading experts, institutions, and support organizations including contact information and hyperlinks. This Guidebook was updated on January 9, 2012.
Download or read book 225 1 Acoustic Neuroma written by Ericia Espenschied and published by WestBow Press. This book was released on 2012-07-03 with total page 59 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A young woman believes she is going in for a routine eye exam but finds herself launched on a hard journey of being diagnosed with a brain tumor. With fear eventually overwhelming her, she finds strength with faith and hope and within her family and friends.
Download or read book A Whole New Normal written by Marla Bronstein and published by . This book was released on 2013-09 with total page 126 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When Marla Bronstein was first diagnosed with an Acoustic Neuroma, she, like many others, went straight to the internet. She found out what it was, treatment options, and read personal stories of resulting complications from long, frightening surgery. Marla wanted a map to help guide her through the months ahead of surgery that might show her a story with a happy ending. Marla wrote the book she wanted and needed so desperately to read. Marla's story is written with the hope that others might also find their path in dealing with any life-threatening and life-changing situation.
Download or read book Acoustic Neuroma Survival Rate written by Mario Surls and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2021-04-03 with total page 94 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Acoustic neuroma is a rare noncancerous tumor, it can press on the facial nerve or brain structures or presses on the hearing and balance nerves in the inner ear. A Patient's Guide to Acoustic Neuroma book, it's very helpful for individuals affected by Acoustic Neuroma. It has an overview of the inner-ear structures affected, the symptoms of acoustic neuroma, also with details about the various treatment options available for patients and the resulting influence on a patient's quality of life. So that, patients can be armed with the most relevant information that can then be used to have informed and productive discussions with their medical provider.
Download or read book Acoustic Neuroma written by J. Kanzaki and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2012-12-06 with total page 177 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume of the Keio University International Symposia for LifeSciences and Medicine contains the proceedings of the eleventh symposium held under the sponsorship of the Keio University Medical Science Fund. As explained in the Opening Remarks by the President of Keio University, the fund was established by the generous donation of Dr. Mitsunada Sakaguchi. The Keio University International Symposia for Life Sciences and Medicine constitute one of the core activities sponsored by the fund, the objective of which is to contribute to the international community by developing human resources, promoting scientific knowledge, and encouraging mutual exchange. Each year, the Committee of the International Symposia for Life Sciences and Medicine selects the most significant symposium topic from applications received from the Keio medical community. The publication of the proceedings is intended to publicize and disseminate the information arising from the lively discussions of the most exciting and current issues presented during the symposium. On behalf of the Committee, I am most grateful to Dr. Mitsunada Sakaguchi, who made the symposia series possible. Weare also grateful to the prominent speakers for their contribution to this volume. In addition,wewould liketo acknowledge the efficientorganizational work performed by the members of the program committee and the staff of the fund. Naoki Aikawa,M.D.,D.M.Sc., EA.C.S.
Download or read book Quality of Life Among Individuals Diagnosed with an Acoustic Neuroma written by Joanne Elizabeth Brooker and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page 454 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The majority of participants with a given symptom were bothered by it, particularly by hearing loss. Furthermore, the majority of affected respondents reported that hearing loss, balance disturbance, dizziness, eye problems, headache and fatigue caused them inconvenience, with balance disturbance most frequently reported as causing severe inconvenience. Correlations between symptom severity and frequency and Short Form 12 domains, anxiety, depression, bother and inconvenience were generally very low to modest, indicating a role for psychosocial factors in adjustment to acoustic neuroma symptoms. The results suggest that microsurgery patients may be more likely than radiation patients to report deterioration in general well-being following treatment. The findings also indicate that the number of acoustic neuroma symptoms is an important factor in quality of life. Although the impact of a given symptom on quality of life appears to be influenced by the measure used, the findings suggest that individuals who experience fatigue, dizziness, hearing loss or balance disturbance may be most at risk of reduced quality of life. The implications of the results for theory and practice were discussed.
Download or read book Skull Base Surgery written by Anthony Cheesman and published by Springer. This book was released on 2016-09-10 with total page 450 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'Skull Base Surgery' represents genuinely multi-disciplinary collaborative approach to the standard procedures in skull base surgery. It emphasizes the basic operative steps of each approach and describes variations from the basic approach. Authors from the relevant specialties Neurosurgery, Otolaryngology, Maxillo-Facial Surgery and Plastic Surgery contribute to this new specialty of skull base surgery.
Download or read book Screening for the Early Detection of Acoustic Neuroma in Patients with Asymmetric Sensorineural Hearing Loss written by and published by . This book was released on 2009 with total page 57 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Hell in the Head written by David Douglas Shannon and published by . This book was released on 2012-07-01 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: He got sucker-punched, blindsided with something that only happens to other people. Actor David Shannon had a brain tumor. It was called an Acoustic Neuroma. In late 2007, he had surgery to have it removed. All should have gone well. It didn't. Gradually over the next two years, Shannon made one disturbing discovery after another that left his acting career and his former life in ruin. Hell in the Head is his story. With a knack for story-telling, Shannon takes us along on his medical misadventure with irreverent wit. As he weaves his way through his newly found post-surgery world, he shares heart-rending losses and his dashed hopes for recovery as well as stories of achievement and inspiration. From learning the bitter truth to running a half marathon to meeting Crookedsmile and others facing the same ordeal, Shannon tells the good and the ugly with the same wry humor that will have you laughing and crying at the same time. In the end, after a three-year-ride on a rollercoaster of emotional chaos, he presents an advocacy for improved care and counseling for Acoustic Neuroma patients. Hell in the Head is a story of wit and inspiration for all readers and a must read for Acoustic Neuroma patients and "posties."
Download or read book Advances in Vestibular Schwannoma Microneurosurgery written by Luciano Mastronardi and published by Springer. This book was released on 2019-02-07 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume describes the most relevant and cutting-edge technological news on the complex surgical procedure of acoustic neuroma. The clinical-radiological diagnosis and surgical indications are briefly presented and the surgical technique is illustrated step-by-step: video clips show the latest means of treating these patients. All these indications were prepared by highly experienced experts in the field, based on their personal experience. The new technologies discussed concern e.g. the intraoperative identification and position of the facial nerve, hearing preservation, techniques for dural closure, and the usefulness of laser and ultrasound aspirators. The book also discusses a number of ongoing projects, including those on: diluted papaverine for microvascular protection of cranial nerves, flexible endoscope for IAC control of tumor removal, fluid cement for bone closure, administering aspirin to control residual tumors larger than 7mm, and DTI for preoperative prediction of the position of the facial nerve. This is a highly informative presented book providing surgeon interested in acoustic neuroma with necessary information on modern technologies available for improving the results of patients.
Download or read book Acoustic Neuroma and Skull Base Surgery written by Jean-Marc Sterkers and published by Kugler Publications. This book was released on 1996 with total page 782 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: