Medical management of serous otitis media.

abstract：:Nasal obstruction is one of the most common problems seen by pediatric otolaryngologists. Prompt treatment of nasal obstruction can be critical in newborns and infants because of their obligatory nasal breathing. Older children will typically have more inflammatory, infectious, or traumatic causes of nasal obstruction...

journal_title：Otolaryngologic clinics of North America

authors： Smith MM,Ishman SL

更新日期：2018-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Patients with dizziness and psychopathology present diagnostic and therapeutic challenges to clinicians in several specialties. Clinical research is beginning to define the medical-psychiatric interactions that produce many of these patients' symptoms. Treatment research is still in its infancy. A model of illness pro...

journal_title：Otolaryngologic clinics of North America

authors： Staab JP

更新日期：2000-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The results of this study and others document the biologic behavior of acoustic neuromas. In view of the evidence presented, which describes both variable rates of individual tumor growth and spontaneous regression in size, it would seem prudent that before selecting a nonsurgical treatment modality, the growth rate f...

journal_title：Otolaryngologic clinics of North America

authors： Nedzelski JM,Schessel DA,Pfleiderer A,Kassel EE,Rowed DW

更新日期：1992-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:An overview of the use of rigid internal fixation using the AO method for the repair of complex mandibular injuries is presented. The end result of such an approach is the return of the patient as rapidly as possible to his or her normal status with return to normal alimentation, normal mobility of the mandible, norma...

journal_title：Otolaryngologic clinics of North America

authors： Klotch D

更新日期：1987-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The lacrimal drainage system is a very important functional and anatomic assembly in the orbit and midface. For surgeons who intend to become involved in its repair or reconstruction, it is mandatory to understand the full range of anatomic, physiologic, and diagnostic considerations prior to embarking upon a surgical...

journal_title：Otolaryngologic clinics of North America

authors： Holt JE,Holt GR

更新日期：1988-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Therapy for asthma has undergone substantial changes in the past three decades, prompted by a better understanding of the role of inflammation in reversible airway disease. Improved therapies and a workable algorithm of therapy guidelines have provided an improved quality of life for the patient with asthma. This arti...

journal_title：Otolaryngologic clinics of North America

authors： Fornadley JA

更新日期：2014-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Among the several risks encountered in endoscopic sinus surgery, catastrophic orbital bleeding and iatrogenic cerebrospinal fluid leak are the two serious complications surgeons most fear. This article discusses these avoidable complications and provides treatment algorithms for intraoperative maneuvers. A thorough un...

journal_title：Otolaryngologic clinics of North America

authors： Welch KC,Palmer JN

更新日期：2008-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cross-sectional imaging plays an important role in the evaluation of the retropharyngeal space (RPS) and the prevertebral space (PVS). Because of their deep location within the neck, lesions arising within these spaces are difficult, if not impossible, to evaluate on clinical examination. This article details the cros...

journal_title：Otolaryngologic clinics of North America

authors： Debnam JM,Guha-Thakurta N

更新日期：2012-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Otolaryngologists deal primarily with the disorders of obstructive sleep apnea and primary snoring. It is important to realize that although these two disorders are common in the general population, they make up only a small segment of the entire field of sleep disorders medicine. This article attempts to introduce th...

journal_title：Otolaryngologic clinics of North America

authors： Coleman J

更新日期：1999-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Endovascular techniques can be utilized in many common otolaryngologic conditions. Advancements in in these techniques including but not limited to better distal access catheters, new embolization materials and stents allows this to be a relatively safe and successful procedure. Here we highlighted a few related proce...

journal_title：Otolaryngologic clinics of North America

authors： Jovin T,Aghaebrahim A

更新日期：2016-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The management of base of tongue cancer has evolved steadily over time. Organ preservation with primary radiation therapy has produced excellent oncologic and functional outcomes. Concomitant chemotherapy has become important in patients with locoregionally advanced disease. Planned neck dissection after organ preserv...

journal_title：Otolaryngologic clinics of North America

authors： Han P,Hu K,Frank DK,Sessions RB,Harrison LB

更新日期：2005-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Corticosteroids are widely used in otolaryngology to treat many disorders; however, the nature and extent of possible complications may not be completely understood. A comprehensive review of the physiology of systemic corticosteroids and literature discussing the known side effects associated with their use is presen...

journal_title：Otolaryngologic clinics of North America

authors： Poetker DM,Reh DD

更新日期：2010-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Primary, secondary, and tertiary hyperparathyroidism have evolved since their original description. What was once a debilitating disease has now become one with few symptoms on initial presentation. Complications from these disorders have decreased significantly because of earlier detection. Improved management of pat...

journal_title：Otolaryngologic clinics of North America

authors： Ahmad R,Hammond JM

更新日期：2004-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Bell palsy and traumatic facial nerve injury are two common causes of acute facial palsy. Most patients with Bell palsy recover favorably with medical therapy alone. However, those with complete paralysis (House-Brackmann 6/6), greater than 90% degeneration on electroneurography, and absent electromyography activity m...

journal_title：Otolaryngologic clinics of North America

authors： Sun DQ,Andresen NS,Gantz BJ

更新日期：2018-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Lymphatic malformations (LMs) occur in 2.8 to 5 per 100,000 live births. Most involve the head and neck and they are equally common in men and women. They are developmental anomalies of unknown cause, although recent evidence suggests that an upregulation of the mammalian target of rapamycin (mTOR) pathway may be a ca...

journal_title：Otolaryngologic clinics of North America

authors： Waner M,O TM

更新日期：2018-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Olfactory loss can occur through accidental exposure, poor industrial hygiene, or exposure to low levels of toxins in the ambient air over long periods. This loss can lead to transient olfactory disorders, irreversible anosmia, temporary olfactory fatigue, or industrial anosmia. Inevitably, a practicing otolaryngologi...

journal_title：Otolaryngologic clinics of North America

authors： Upadhyay UD,Holbrook EH

更新日期：2004-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The multidisciplinary requirements of skull base surgery have evolved over the last 25 years. The heterogeneity of tissue types in the cranium base gives rise to a diverse group of benign and malignant neoplasms with vastly different prognoses. This article reviews the distinct clinicopathologic features of some of th...

journal_title：Otolaryngologic clinics of North America

authors： Richardson MS

更新日期：2001-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:American health care is facing an epidemic of medical errors. A major cause of these errors is poor teamwork. Crisis resource management (CRM) is a set of teamwork principles derived from the airline industry. Medical simulation is an educational tool that affords health care providers a means of improving teamwork by...

journal_title：Otolaryngologic clinics of North America

authors： Volk MS

更新日期：2017-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Thyroid cancer will be diagnosed in more than 20,000 individuals in the United States in 2002. Approximately 16,000 of these patients will be women. During the same year, an estimated 1300 deaths from thyroid cancer are expected. The various types of thyroid cancer include papillary carcinoma, follicular carcinoma, Hu...

journal_title：Otolaryngologic clinics of North America

authors： Boone RT,Fan CY,Hanna EY

更新日期：2003-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The operation of cochleostomy is described. The surgical technique is vital for the true assessment of results. If the cochlear duct is punctured, the risk to hearing is unacceptably high. If only the osseous spiral lamina is punctured, the results are acceptable in the short term, though the rationale cannot be expla...

journal_title：Otolaryngologic clinics of North America

authors： Morrison AW

更新日期：1983-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Technological advancement in the operating room is evolving into a dynamic system mirroring that of the aeronautics industry. Through data visualization, information is continuously being captured, collected, and stored on a scalable informatics platform for rapid, intuitive, iterative learning. The authors believe th...

journal_title：Otolaryngologic clinics of North America

authors： Kassam AB,Rovin RA,Walia S,Chakravarthi S,Celix J,Jennings J,Khalili S,Gonen L,Monroy-Sosa A,Fukui MB

更新日期：2017-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The majority of recurrent thyroid carcinomas are histologically differentiated and readily diagnosed by light microscopy or immunohistochemical staining. Infrequently, recurrent carcinoma may be less differentiated than the index lesion, creating diagnostic challenges. Complicating issues include thyroid carcinomas th...

journal_title：Otolaryngologic clinics of North America

authors： Todd WU 4th,Wenig BM

更新日期：2008-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Upper airway imaging is a powerful technique to study the mechanisms underlying the pathogenesis and biomechanics of sleep apnea and the mechanisms underlying the efficacy of therapeutic interventions in patients with sleep disordered breathing. The primary upper airway imaging modalities include nasopharyngoscopy, ce...

journal_title：Otolaryngologic clinics of North America

authors： Schwab RJ,Goldberg AN

更新日期：1998-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:An understanding of the anatomy of the paranasal sinuses is essential for successful endoscopic sinus surgery. The anatomy of the sinuses is carefully described and illustrated. ...

journal_title：Otolaryngologic clinics of North America

authors： Becker SP

更新日期：1989-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This article details the imaging modalities available for patients being considered for functional endoscopic sinus surgery. The pertinent radiologic anatomy is reviewed with an emphasis on normal variations. Imaging appearances of inflammatory sinus disease as well as postoperative appearances, including complication...

journal_title：Otolaryngologic clinics of North America

authors： Oliverio PJ,Benson ML,Zinreich SJ

更新日期：1995-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Patients presenting with orbital inflammation must be diagnosed promptly and treated aggressively. Appropriate therapy is based on the specific diagnosis and is highly effective and rewarding. ...

journal_title：Otolaryngologic clinics of North America

authors： Goodwin WJ Jr

更新日期：1988-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Neuromuscular retraining is an effective method for rehabilitating facial musculature in patients with facial paralysis. This nonsurgical therapy has demonstrated improved functional outcomes and is an important adjunct to surgical treatment for restoring facial movement. Treatment begins with an intensive clinical ev...

journal_title：Otolaryngologic clinics of North America

authors： Diels HJ,Combs D

更新日期：1997-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The endoscopic approach to stapes surgery affords unique advantages but is not without its specific challenges. The following reviews the equipment and surgical steps required to perform endoscopic stapes surgery safely and effectively, highlighting tips and potential points of failure through a series of case example...

journal_title：Otolaryngologic clinics of North America

authors： Yancey KL,Manzoor NF,Rivas A

更新日期：2021-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Minimally invasive sinus technique (MIST) is a targeted endoscopic intervention, introduced in 1994, with goals virtually identical to those originally reported for FESS but with distinct differences. The procedure, as outlined in the following section, is the only stepwise intranasal intervention with a defined begin...

journal_title：Otolaryngologic clinics of North America

authors： Catalano PJ,Strouch M

更新日期：2004-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Early identification of hearing loss and rapid rehabilitative intervention are the two key elements that will give an infant the best chance to develop normal speech and allow the family members to make appropriate adjustments that will enhance communication in the home environment. Hearing loss in an infant may be on...

journal_title：Otolaryngologic clinics of North America

authors： Pickett BP,Ahlstrom K

更新日期：1999-12-01 00:00:00