Abstract:Abstract:ObjectiveTo investigate and summarize the microsurgical technique of intracanalicular acoustic neuroma, and to improve the surgical effect.MethodsThe clinical data of 34 patients who underwent removal of intracanalicular acoustic neuroma from Aug 2007 to Aug 2015 were analyzed retrospectively. The analyzed data included surgical technique, the extent of tumor resection, postoperative complications and longterm followup results.ResultsA retrosigmoid approach was adopted in all the 34 cases. As for the size of tumor, the maximal diameter was less than 10 mm in 11 patients and between 10 to 20 mm in 23. The total tumor resection was achieved in all the cases with no deaths. Postoperative followup at 3 months reveled mild peripheral facial paralysis in 2 cases and hearing loss in 7. Followup for more than 2 years showed no peripheral facial paralysis and hearing loss in 3 cases.ConclusionRemoval of posterior internal auditory canal wall and sharp dissection as the cores of surgical operation, the retrosigmoid approach is favorable for the removal of intracanalicular acoustic neuroma.