The present cases demonstrate that cochlear implantation can be successful after a translabyrinthine approach for VS, regardless of the tumor size, the kind of patient (NF2, unilateral VS), and the type of implant. The results also are suggestive that cochlear implantation is more successful if done concurrent with surgery for tumor removal and before hearing is completely lost.
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