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Waukesha Memorial Hospital
ProHealth Care's educational program on acoustic neuroma surgery was performed at Waukesha Memorial Hospital. The broadcast includes a roundtable discussion with neurosurgeon Kenneth Reichert, MD, and Steven Harvey, MD, otolaryngologist. It also includes a video of the procedure.
An acoustic neuroma is a benign, non-cancerous tumor of the nerve that connects the ear to the brain. Acoustic neuromas are one of the most common types of brain tumors. According to the National Institutes of Health, they affect approximately one out of every 100,000 people each year.
The symptoms of an acoustic neuroma vary with the size and location of the tumor, but common symptoms include:
* Ringing in the ear
* Hearing loss in the affected ear
* Vertigo
Less common symptoms include:
* Headache
* Dizziness
* Loss of balance
* Sleepiness
* Different pupil sizes
* Numbness and/or pain in the face or one ear
The most useful test to identify an acoustic neuroma is an MRI of the head. While slow growing, left unchecked, the tumor can cause facial paralysis and possibly press on the brainstem, which could be life-threatening.
Drs. Reichert and Harvey are unique in how they perform this delicate procedure, combining the talents and skills of a neurosurgeon along with an ENT.
Participants
Featuring:
Kenneth Reichert, MD
Steven Harvey, MD
Michael McCrea, PhD