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In 12 of 19 patients the anterior inferior cerebellar artery (AICA) was observed to cause compression in the VII\u2013VIII triangle and this vessel was easily mobilized medially for placement of a silicone sponge or Teflon cushion between the compressing artery and nerve. Postoperatively, hearing loss of 20 dB or more that was present in 11 of the 19 patients with NVC improved by more than 5 dB in seven (64%), including the patient with the most severe hearing loss. Of 18 patients presenting with tinnitus preoperatively, eight (44%) had no tinnitus and an additional nine (for a total of 94%) had good improvement in tinnitus after surgery and at long-term follow up.<\/jats:p><jats:p content-type=\"fine-print\"><jats:italic>Conclusions.<\/jats:italic> The microvascular decompression technique described is highly successful in treating symptoms due to direct or indirect compression of the cochlear nerve, with minimal risk of complications. 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