The association of vascular loops within the internal auditory meatus or contacting the vestibulo-cochlear nerve with audio-vestibular symptoms. A systematic review and meta-analysis

Intrameatal vascular loops (IVL) entering the internal auditory meatus (IAM) and neurovascular contact (NVC) with the vestibulo-cochlear nerve (CN VIII) have been proposed to have a relationship with audio-vestibular symptoms.