Abstract:ObjectiveTo investigate and summarize the microsurgical technique for giant solid hypervascular acoustic neuroma so as to improve the surgical effect.MethodsClinical data of 21 patients who underwent removal of giant solid hypervascular acoustic neuroma from Aug. 2008 to Aug. 2016 were analyzed retrospectively. The analyzed data included surgical technique, extent of tumor resection, postoperative complications such as facial paralysis and longterm followup results.ResultsA retrosigmoid approach was adopted in all the 21 cases. The maximal tumor diameter was 62 mm and the minimal diameter was 40 mm. Total resection was achieved in 6 cases and subtotal resection in 15. No case died. According to HouseBrackmann (HB) classification of facial nerve function, the facial nerve function was grade 1 in 7 cases, grade 2 in 7, grade 3 in 5, and grade 4 in 2. And 2 patients had postoperative ataxia. After 2 years of followup, 3 patients with HB grade 2 recovered to grade 1.ConclusionReasonable control of hemorrhage is the key for resection of giant solid hypervascular acoustic neuroma. Fine polishing of the posterior wall of the internal auditory canal, identification and protection of the fanshaped expansion plane of the facial nerve are important for the preservation of facial nerve function.