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neurectomy
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neurectomy [nü′rek·tə·mē]
(medicine)
Surgical removal of a portion of a nerve.
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A few years ago, we were performing an average of 12 vestibular neurectomies per year, but during the 5 years since we started using intratympanic gentamicin for intractable vertigo of Meniere disease, we have performed only 2.
Gentamicin injections for Meniere disease: comparison of subjective ... by Steenerson, Ronald Leif; Hardin, Robin B.; Cronin, Gaye W. / Ear, Nose and Throat Journal
The number of labyrinthectomies remained fairly constant throughout the decade, and the number of vestibular neurectomies slowly declined.
Changing trends in the surgical treatment of Meniere's disease: ... by Hoffmann, Karen K. / Ear, Nose and Throat Journal
Four patients had previously undergone surgery (two vestibular neurectomies, one endolymphatic sac drainage, and one labyrinthectomy) for incapacitating vertigo at other institutions.
Low-dose oral methotrexate management of patients with bilateral ... by Wise, Christopher M. / Ear, Nose and Throat Journal
 
 
 
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