Middle Fossa Craniotomy

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Middle Fossa Craniotomy in Minnesota

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Dr. Hart Garner offers Middle Fossa Craniotomy consultations for acoustic neuromas in Minnesota. Contact us today to learn more and set up an appointment.

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What is a Middle Fossa Craniotomy?

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Who Needs a Middle Fossa Craniotomy?

An acoustic neuroma (AN) is a noncancerous tumor that develops on the main nerve leading from the inner ear to the brain. Common symptoms from tumors in the internal auditory canal may include one-sided hearing loss, loss of balance and dizziness, and tinnitus (ringing in the ear).

Patients with acoustic neuromas (ANs) whose tumors are small to medium-sized may need middle fossa craniotomy surgery, also called an acoustic neuroma surgery. Middle fossa craniotomy is one of the best surgical procedures to preserve hearing, since it carries a low risk of intracranial complications.

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We will help schedule a surgery date for you if you and your doctor decide that surgery is best for your health. In most cases, this type of surgery is not an emergency because most acoustic neuromas grow slowly.

During the procedure, a small incision above the ear is used to access the tumor. It may be necessary for the doctor to shave part of the hair around the surgery site. To ensure your safety, we will closely monitor the function of your nerves during the surgery.

In order to see the tumor more clearly, we may use a surgical microscope. Depending on the tumor size, the surgery usually takes between four and six hours.[/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=”Recovery” open_toggle_text_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0.9)” open_toggle_background_color=”#115488″ closed_toggle_text_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0.92)” closed_toggle_background_color=”#1baaa8″ icon_color=”#FFFFFF” toggle_icon=”3||divi||400″ use_icon_font_size=”on” icon_font_size=”32px” open_icon_color=”#1baaa8″ open_toggle_icon=”2||divi||400″ open_use_icon_font_size=”on” open_icon_font_size=”32px” _builder_version=”4.19.0″ _module_preset=”default” title_text_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0.9)” title_font=”Poppins|600|||||||” title_font_size=”17px” closed_title_font=”Poppins|600|||||||” closed_title_font_size=”17px” body_font=”|600|||||||” body_text_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0.8)” body_letter_spacing=”0.2px” body_line_height=”1.8em” text_orientation=”left” custom_margin=”||10px||false|false” custom_padding=”24px||24px||true|false” border_radii=”on|4px|4px|4px|4px” border_color_all=”RGBA(255,255,255,0)” global_colors_info=”{}”]Once we complete the surgery, you will be moved to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU). During your remaining hospital stay, we will transfer you to the medical surgical floor. Hospital stays range from three to five days, depending on the circumstances.[/et_pb_toggle][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.19.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row custom_padding_last_edited=”on|phone” module_class=”pa-inline-buttons” _builder_version=”4.19.0″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”rgba(247,247,247,0.5)” custom_margin=”0px||||false|false” custom_padding=”80px|50px|80px|50px|true|true” custom_padding_tablet=”80px|50px|80px|50px|true|true” custom_padding_phone=”80px|0px|80px|0px|true|true” border_radii=”on|20px|20px|20px|20px” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.19.2″ _module_preset=”default” header_2_font=”Poppins|700|||||||” header_2_text_align=”center” header_2_text_color=”#115488″ header_2_font_size=”32px” header_2_line_height=”1.2em” custom_margin=”||16px||false|false” custom_padding=”|50px||50px|false|true” global_colors_info=”{}”]

Schedule an Appointment for Middle Fossa Craniotomy Surgery in Minnesota

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