When Does Hearing Loss Occur in Vestibular Schwannoma Surgery? Importance of Auditory Brainstem Response Changes in Early Postoperative Phase

The study identifies ongoing changes of ABR quality and hearing function after the end of vestibular schwannoma surgery. Therefore it seems worthwhile to continue ABR monitoring in the postoperative phase in order to identify patients who are at risk of a secondary hearing deterioration and start therapeutic interventions in a timely manner.