Surgery and stereotactic radiotherapy (SRT) are widely used for treating vestibular schwannomas (VS), but the impact of different SRT regimens remains debated. This study assesses outcomes of various SRT techniques in a large cohort.
✦ Clinical Takeaway ✦
Audiologists co-managing vestibular schwannoma patients should note this comparative data on radiotherapy versus surgery outcomes, but treatment decisions remain with neurotology/neurosurgery teams; no change to audiology protocols is indicated.
✦ Why It Matters ✦
Vestibular schwannoma management directly affects hearing and balance outcomes for audiology patients, and robust comparative effectiveness data helps multidisciplinary teams counsel patients on treatment trade-offs.
✦ Key Points ✦
- 01Retrospective cohort study with propensity score matching compared stereotactic radiotherapy to surgery for vestibular schwannoma.
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