%0 Journal Article
%T Transcanal endoscopic carbon dioxide laser resection of early-stage (A1-B1) glomus tympanicum tumours: single-centre case series.
%A Remacha J
%A Pujol L
%A Caballero-Borrego M
%A Sandoval M
%A Viza I
%A Codina A
%A Bernal-Sprekelsen M
%A Larrosa F
%J J Laryngol Otol
%V 0
%N 0
%D 2024 Feb 5
%M 38311335
%F 2.187
%R 10.1017/S0022215124000288
%X <B>OBJECTIVE: </B>To report a single-centre experience in the endoscopic carbon dioxide laser-assisted approach to glomus tympanicum tumours.<BR><B>METHODS: </B>A retrospective case review was conducted of patients diagnosed with class A1 to B1 glomus tympanicum tumours who underwent exclusive transcanal endoscopic carbon dioxide laser surgery.<BR><B>RESULTS: </B>Seven patients fulfilled the inclusion criteria. All patients (100 per cent) were women, with a mean age of 65.4 years (standard deviation, 13.6). There were five A2 tumours, one A1 tumour and one B1 tumour. One patient presented with a delayed tympanic membrane perforation needing myringoplasty on follow up. There were no substantial post-operative complications. The mean hospitalisation time was 9.5 hours (standard deviation, 9.8). The mean follow-up period was 32.7 months (standard deviation, 13.1), with all cases having resolution of pulsatile tinnitus and no tumour recurrence.<BR><B>CONCLUSIONS: </B>The study provides further evidence on the safety and efficacy of endoscopic carbon dioxide laser surgery as a minimally invasive technique for treating early-stage glomus tympanicum tumours.