Overview
Gene therapy is a promising strategy to treat hearing loss and vestibular disorders, and Associated adenovirus (AAV) is shown as a good viral vector for inner ear therapy in animal models.
This study aims to study in vitro viral transduction of AAV in human inner ear cells, collected during non-conservative surgeries for vestibular schwannoma.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria:
- Patient ≥ 18 years old
- Operative indication for a non-conservative resection of vestibular schwannoma, decided by the surgeon in accordance with the patient
- Informed consent obtained
- Patients with a french social protection (AME excluded)
Exclusion Criteria:
- Intravestibular or intra-cochlear extension of the tumor
- Pregnant woman
- Patient with administrative control
- Medical contra-indication