what is an arterial loop in the auditory canal
Internal auditory canal vascular loops: audiometric and vestibular system findings. Applebaum EL, Valvasorri G. Prominent loops of the anterior inferior cerebellar artery in the cerebellopontine angle are found frequently during anatomic studies of this region.he wide range of audiometric and vestibular system test results probably reflects the complex interaction between the vascular loop and eighth cranial nerve, in which the loop exerts pressure on the nerve, and the nerve compromises inner ear circulation.