Table 5 Relation between the consistency of the neoplasm and functional preservation of the facial nerve
From: Preservation of facial nerve functions during vestibular schwannoma surgery: outcome analysis
Consistency of tumor | Facial nerve preservation | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
100% preservation | Less than 100% preservation | ||
Soft consistency | 16 (89%) | 2 (11%) | 18 |
Firm consistency | 6 (43%) | 8 (57%) | 14 |
P | 0.031* | 0.022* | 32 |