Translabyrinthine approach to internal auditory meatus: A retrospective study.

Background: Ear and the lateral skull base surgery is challenging and yet fascinating for a Neuro-otologist. A thorough knowledge of the complex anatomy is indispensable for the surgeon in order to provide the best possible care.

Methods: The aim of the study was to highlight the present day indications for translabyrinthine approach to IAM from a Neuro-otologist perspective.

Cochlear Implantation in Isolated Large Vestibular Aqueduct Syndrome: Report of Three Cases and Literature Review.

Introduction Large vestibular aqueduct syndrome (LVAS) is characterized by the enlargement of the vestibular aqueduct associated with sensorineural hearing loss. It is the most common radiographically detectable inner ear anomaly in congenital hearing loss. LVAS may occur as an isolated anomaly or in association with other inner ear malformations.