Chinese Journal of Ophthalmology and Otorhinolaryngology, Volume. 25, Issue 4, 324(2025)

Postoperative prognosis analysis of cystic and solid acoustic neuromas

HU Yingying1,2, ZHAO Weidong1, SHU Yilai1, and XU Jianhui1、*
Author Affiliations
  • 1Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Eye and ENT Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai 200031, China
  • 2School of Clinical Medical Sciences, Shanghai Medical College, Fudan University, Shanghai 200032, China
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    HU Yingying, ZHAO Weidong, SHU Yilai, XU Jianhui. Postoperative prognosis analysis of cystic and solid acoustic neuromas[J]. Chinese Journal of Ophthalmology and Otorhinolaryngology, 2025, 25(4): 324

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    Received: May. 6, 2024

    Accepted: Aug. 25, 2025

    Published Online: Aug. 25, 2025

    The Author Email: XU Jianhui (jetway19881119@163.com)

    DOI:10.14166/j.issn.1671-2420.2025.04.015

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