Pupillary dynamics in patients with Meniere's disease.

abstract：:The bacteriology of acute otitis media in 18 children eight to 17 years of age was investigated through the use of culture of middle ear exudate obtained by tympanic membrane puncture. Equal numbers of children had either Hemophilus influenzae (six) or Streptococcus pneumoniae (six) in the middle ear exudate. Acute ot...

journal_title：American journal of otolaryngology

authors： Schwartz RH,Rodriguez WJ

更新日期：1981-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The aim of the study was to evaluate the efficacy of low-dose dexamethasone sodium phosphate (5 mg) on the prophylaxis of nausea and vomiting after tympanomastoid surgery. Tropisetron hydrochloride (2 mg) and saline were used as controls. MATERIALS AND METHODS:One hundred twenty patients (n = 40 in each of 3 g...

journal_title：American journal of otolaryngology

authors： Wang JJ,Wang PC,Liu YH,Chien CC

更新日期：2002-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：IMPORTANCE:Sympathetic ophthalmia (SO), a rare bilateral panuveitis following penetrating ocular trauma or ocular surgery to one eye, shares a strikingly similar ocular pathology to that of Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada disease (VKH). Audiovestibular dysfunction is a major extraocular manifestation of VKH; however, to date, onl...

journal_title：American journal of otolaryngology

authors： Kawashima Y,Noguchi Y,Takase H,Takahashi M,Horie S

更新日期：2015-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To review surgical outcomes of stapes surgery for otosclerosis with persistence of the stapedial artery. MATERIALS AND METHODS:A retrospective case review of a tertiary neurotology referral center of patient with otosclerosis undergoing primary stapes surgery between 2010 and 2017 found to have a persistent st...

journal_title：American journal of otolaryngology

authors： Sioshansi PC,Schettino AE,Babu SC,Bojrab DI,Michaelides EM,Luryi AL,Schutt CA

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To evaluate the efficacy of the neoadjuvant chemotherapy and radiation therapy in treatment of patients with advanced hypopharyngeal cancer, which is notorious for its poor prognosis and severe surgical morbidity with functional deficits. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Medical records of 62 patients with squamous cell ...

journal_title：American journal of otolaryngology

authors： Kim KH,Sung MW,Rhee CS,Koo JW,Koh TY,Lee DW,Heo DS,Park CI

更新日期：1998-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Studies suggest that hypercholesterolemia promotes the development of inner ear disorders such as tinnitus. However, the underlying pathomechanisms are still not clearly defined. METHODS:A retrospective study was performed to assess whether a reduction of serum cholesterol by 3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl coen...

journal_title：American journal of otolaryngology

authors： Canis M,Olzowy B,Welz C,Suckfüll M,Stelter K

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Previous studies have shown that propylene glycol causes inflammatory changes and cholesteatoma when applied to chinchilla middle ears. Vitamin A and synthetic analogues are essential for the normal differentiation of epithelial tissues. The purpose of this study was to determine whether the administration of isotreti...

journal_title：American journal of otolaryngology

authors： Jove MA,Vassalli L,Raslan W,Applebaum EL

更新日期：1990-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 61-year-old woman presented with painful ophthalmoplegia, Tolosa-Hunt syndrome. The patient had undergone a placement of dental implant 5 months before the presentation and had a local maxillary sinusitis 1 month later. She had not been aware of any preceding head trauma or infection. On examination, the patient sho...

journal_title：American journal of otolaryngology

authors： Shimizu Y,Tsutsumi S,Yasumoto Y,Ito M

更新日期：2012-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Three patients with otologic disorders developed complications related to hypercoagulability. This report was prepared to increase the awareness among otolaryngologists of the diagnosis and management of hypercoagulable states, and to encourage expert consultation when indicated. MATERIALS AND METHODS:One...

journal_title：American journal of otolaryngology

authors： Gold S,Kamerer DB,Hirsch BE,Cass SP

更新日期：1993-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Acinic cell carcinoma is a rare tumor of the head and neck that mainly affects the parotid gland but occasionally involves the minor salivary glands of the upper aerodigestive tract. The authors present a case report of an occurrence of a low-grade acinic cell carcinoma of the true vocal fold, which they believe to be...

journal_title：American journal of otolaryngology

authors： Rassaei N,Frye DA,Harter KW,Troost TR,Ozdemirli M

更新日期：2003-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Sarcomatoid carcinomas of the larynx account for less than 1% of all malignant laryngeal tumors and there is currently no consensus regarding the clinical course or appropriate management of this disease. A case of sarcomatoid carcinoma of the larynx displaying rapid systemic progression after radiotherapy and a brief...

journal_title：American journal of otolaryngology

authors： Onishi H,Kuriyama K,Komiyama T,Yamaguchi M,Tanaka S,Marino K,Sano N,Araki T,Miyata K

更新日期：2005-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To discuss the presentation of localized amyloidosis affecting the nasopharynx and discuss the management options. Amyloidosis in the head and neck is a rare and benign condition that usually takes the form of localized amyloidosis. Because systemic amyloidosis markedly shortens life expectancy owing to its inv...

journal_title：American journal of otolaryngology

authors： Patel A,Pambuccian S,Maisel R

更新日期：2002-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:An immunohistologic study was performed on temporal bones from 30 LP/J mice and 17 CBA/J mice to assess the role of immunologic injury in the pathogenesis of dysplastic bony lesions in LP/J mice. Temporal bones were harvested from animals aged 2 to 31 months to evaluate the progression of the disease. As early as 2 mo...

journal_title：American journal of otolaryngology

authors： Brodie HA,Chole RA

更新日期：1987-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Removal of benign vocal fold lesions results in small to moderate-sized mucosal defect on vocal fold, which heals by secondary intention. Microsuturing this defect leads to primary wound healing with fastened recovery and less scar. However, its value has not been determined. MATERIALS AND METHODS:This is pros...

journal_title：American journal of otolaryngology

authors： Yilmaz T,Sözen T

更新日期：2012-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:This study presents our experience with 728 patients treated in our department for well-differentiated thyroid carcinoma between 1954-1994. MATERIALS AND METHODS:The retrospective evaluation of the prognostic implications of the clinical and pathological findings was performed. Age, sex, histological variants,...

journal_title：American journal of otolaryngology

authors： Segal K,Raveh E,Lubin E,Abraham A,Shvero J,Feinmesser R

更新日期：1996-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To assess the effectiveness of Buteyko breathing technique in patients with obstructive Eustachian tube dysfunction (ETD). MATERIALS AND METHODS:Fifty-one patients (77 ears) aged between 21 and 62 years were randomized to Buteyko breathing in conjunction with medical management (nasal steroid) group or medical...

journal_title：American journal of otolaryngology

authors： Zeng H,Chen X,Xu Y,Zheng Y,Xiong H

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To evaluate the efficacy of automatic benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) diagnosis and treatment system for BPPV compared with the manual repositioning group. METHODS:Two hundred thirty patients diagnosed as idiopathic BPPV who were admitted from August 2018 to July 2019 in Zhejiang Hospital were i...

journal_title：American journal of otolaryngology

authors： Lou Y,Cai M,Xu L,Wang Y,Zhuang L,Liu X

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Adenoid cystic carcinoma (ACC) is a uncommon salivary malignant tumor. Our aim was to review our experience with parotid ACC, to identify clinical-pathological parameters predictive for outcome. MATERIALS AND METHODS:We retrospectively reviewed 228 patients affected by parotid gland carcinomas surgically treat...

journal_title：American journal of otolaryngology

authors： Mannelli G,Cecconi L,Fasolati M,Santoro R,Franchi A,Gallo O

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The aim of the study was to report a recent case of mucoepidermoid carcinoma (MEC) of the thyroid, review the pertinent literature, and highlight the importance of multimodal treatment in this potentially aggressive malignancy. STUDY DESIGN:The study comprise a case report and a review of literature. METHO...

journal_title：American journal of otolaryngology

authors： Bhandarkar ND,Chan J,Strome M

更新日期：2005-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To determine the neurologic morbidity and oncologic effectiveness of carotid resection in patients with advanced squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck. METHODS:A retrospective review of all published cases of squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck treated by carotid resection was performed. RESUL...

journal_title：American journal of otolaryngology

authors： Snyderman CH,D'Amico F

更新日期：1992-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report the use of potassium titanyl phosphate laser-assisted tympanoplasty in amputations of the malleus and incus in 2 patients with cholesteatoma medial to those ossicles that had not destroyed the ossicular chain continuity. In both cases, the laser successfully removed portions of the ossicles to allow removal ...

journal_title：American journal of otolaryngology

authors： Nishizaki K,Yuen K,Ogawa T,Nomiya S,Okano M,Fukushima K

更新日期：2001-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To evaluate the relationship between facial cephalometric measures and response to uvulopalatopharyngoplasty (UPPP). PATIENTS AND METHODS:Retrospective analysis of skeletal cephalometric measures obtained from a consecutive sample of 43 patients with obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) who underwent body m...

journal_title：American journal of otolaryngology

authors： Woodson BT,Conley SF

更新日期：1997-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Arytenoid adduction procedures involve approximation of the arytenoid cartilages with the goal of reducing posterior glottal gap size and improving voice. However, voice outcomes after arytenoid adduction are not always optimal and may be improved by precise use of suture placements, forces, and direction angles. The ...

journal_title：American journal of otolaryngology

authors： Inagi K,Connor NP,Suzuki T,Bless DM,Kamijo T

更新日期：2003-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The objective of the study was to review the diagnosis and treatment of primary immunodeficiency disease (PID) and the role of otolaryngologists in the management of PID. METHODS:A search was conducted of PubMed and the Web sites of organizations for PID patients for literature pertaining to the diagnosis an...

journal_title：American journal of otolaryngology

authors： Wasserman RL,Manning SC

更新日期：2011-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To further enhance and assess the ability to characterize middle ear effusion (MEE) using non-invasive ultrasound technology. MATERIALS AND METHODS:This is a prospective unblinded comparison study. Fifty-six children between the ages of 6 months and 17 years scheduled to undergo bilateral myringotomy with pres...

journal_title：American journal of otolaryngology

authors： Seth R,Discolo CM,Palczewska GM,Lewandowski JJ,Krakovitz PR

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Thromboses in Trousseau's syndrome are typically confined to the vascular system of the extremities and viscera. The authors report a case of sequential bilateral internal and external jugular-vein thromboses secondary to this paraneoplastic hypercoagulable state. The etiologies of commonly encountered head and neck v...

journal_title：American journal of otolaryngology

authors： Liu PG,Jacobs JB,Reede D

更新日期：1985-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Intralabyrinthine schwannomas are rare tumors of the distal ends of the cochlear and vestibular nerve. Their presence can be debilitating secondary to symptoms of hearing loss, vertigo, tinnitus, and imbalance. Currently, treatment to restore hearing in those who have become profoundly deaf is not attempted. Additiona...

journal_title：American journal of otolaryngology

authors： Schutt CA,Kveton JF

更新日期：2014-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Neck dissection is recommended for patients with head and neck cutaneous melanoma and nodal metastasis. However, there appears to be no clear evidence to guide the extent of nodal resection. METHODS:Loco-regional recurrence (LR), overall survival (OS) and progression free survival (PFS) was retrospectively ...

journal_title：American journal of otolaryngology

authors： Supriya M,Narasimhan V,Henderson MA,Sizeland A

更新日期：2014-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Sensorineural hearing loss (SNHL) is a known complication of cryptococcal meningitis; however, it is unusual for a patient to present with isolated otologic symptoms. We review the case of a patient who is not immunocompromised and who presented with progressive gait instability and sudden onset of left-sided SNHL fol...

journal_title：American journal of otolaryngology

authors： Moberly AC,Naumann IC,Cordes SR

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between adenoid microbiology, adenoid size, and maxillary sinus microbiology in children with both chronic rhinosinusitis and adenoid hypertrophy. METHODS:The children with both chronic rhinosinusitis and adenoid hypertrophy were admitted to this pr...

journal_title：American journal of otolaryngology

authors： Tuncer U,Aydogan B,Soylu L,Simsek M,Akcali C,Kucukcan A

更新日期：2004-01-01 00:00:00