Treatment options for vestibular nerve schwannomas (VS) in type 2 neurofibromatosis (NF2). Possible constellations in the management of VS in NF2, depending on tumor size and residual auditory function:
a) large tumor on both sides
b) asymmetrical tumor distribution
A “sleeper” is an inactive brainstem implant that is only activated in the event that the patient also loses hearing in the other ear.
ABI, Auditory brainstem implant