abstract：:This article describes a woman with hemorrhagic telangiectasia, or Osler-Weber-Rendu disease, with recurrent nosebleeds despite prior septal dermoplasty and laser treatments. Telangiectasias were clearly shown at the time of angiography. Embolization of abnormal vessels on both sides resulted in cessation of epistaxis...

journal_title：American journal of otolaryngology

authors： Weissman JL,Jungreis CA,Johnson JT

更新日期：1995-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To reach a consensus on the preoperative evaluation and management of intraoperative and postoperative tonsillectomy hemorrhage. METHOD:A survey on the preoperative evaluation and the management of intraoperative and postoperative tonsillectomy hemorrhage was given to one of the faculty members at each of the ...

journal_title：American journal of otolaryngology

authors： Cressman WR,Myer CM 3rd

更新日期：1995-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:US Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) has licensed four Haemophilus influenzae type B (Hib) vaccines for use in children. Haemophilus influenzae type B is by far the most common pathogen in childhood epiglottitis and it is hoped that with the introduction of the Hib vaccine that a corresponding decrease ...

journal_title：American journal of otolaryngology

authors： Keyser JS,Derkay CS

更新日期：1994-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Teratomas of the head and neck are uncommon. They are composed of tissues from all three germ layers with varying degrees of differentiation. They arise from pluripotent stem cells and ectopic embryonic nongerm cells. Head and neck teratomas most commonly emerge during the neonatal period and are associated with airwa...

journal_title：American journal of otolaryngology

authors： Kountakis SE,Minotti AM,Maillard A,Stiernberg CM

更新日期：1994-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Cell adhesion molecules are cell surface proteins that allow specific cell-cell interactions among leukocytes, as well as between leukocytes and other cells. Because middle ear cholesteatoma is characterized by the presence of leukocyte infiltrates, the presence of the two molecule types of intercellular a...

journal_title：American journal of otolaryngology

authors： Bujía J,Holly A,Kim C,Scanady N,Kastenbauer E

更新日期：1994-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:In this study, we evaluate the effect of acyclovir in the treatment of recurrent respiratory papillomatosis (RRP), in addition to CO2 surgery. MATERIALS AND METHODS:We include 12 patients who had aggressive RRP and required at least three prior endoscopic surgeries in this study. Acyclovir treatment start...

journal_title：American journal of otolaryngology

authors： Kiroğlu M,Cetik F,Soylu L,Abedi A,Aydoğan B,Akçali C,Kiroğlu F,Ozsahinoğlu C

更新日期：1994-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Current indications for TT placement are (1) persistent SOM that has not responded to a 6 to 12-week course of medical treatment. This includes full and prophylactic doses of antimicrobials (and corticosteroids, as indicated); (2) recurrent AOM (at least three episodes in 6 months or four episodes in 12 months) that d...

journal_title：American journal of otolaryngology

authors： Handler SD

更新日期：1994-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The influence on balance by the peripheral vestibular disturbance in Ménière's disease is studied. The influence of visual and proprioceptive support in balance is evaluated. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Patients with recurrent spontaneous vertigo attacks (n = 134) were studied, 90 with Ménière's disease and 44 ...

journal_title：American journal of otolaryngology

authors： Norré ME

更新日期：1993-11-01 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：PURPOSE:Most cases of endoscopic sinus surgery are amenable to techniques using local anesthesia with monitored sedation. However, it is frequently the preference of the patient to have surgery under general anesthesia. One major drawback of general anesthesia is the increased bleeding encountered which can interfere w...

journal_title：American journal of otolaryngology

authors： Blackwell KE,Ross DA,Kapur P,Calcaterra TC

更新日期：1993-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The jugular foramen (Vernet) syndrome with neuropathy of cranial nerves IX-XI is more commonly due to metastatic lesions than primary neoplasms. Hypoglossal nerve involvement is referred to as the Collet Sicard variant of the jugular foramen syndrome. MATERIALS AND METHODS:We report an elderly man who pre...

journal_title：American journal of otolaryngology

authors： Schweinfurth JM,Johnson JT,Weissman J

更新日期：1993-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:This study was designed to assess the clinical and surgical findings and long-term results of therapy in patients treated for bilateral chronic cholesteatomatous otitis media. PATIENTS AND METHODS:A series of 54 patients who underwent mastoid surgery for bilateral acquired cholesteatoma were followed regu...

journal_title：American journal of otolaryngology

authors： Vartiainen E

更新日期：1993-01-01 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：PURPOSE:This study was developed to test the hypothesis that intensive biofeedback and relaxation training may favorably affect chronic tinnitus. PATIENTS AND METHODS:Seven subjects with chronic tinnitus of moderate to severe intensity engaged in an intensive 5-month program of weekly, individual 90 minute sessions. A...

journal_title：American journal of otolaryngology

authors： Landis B,Landis E

更新日期：1992-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Clinical characteristics of 99 consecutive patients with acquired and perioperatively established aural cholesteatoma were compared with those of 81 patients with chronic otitis without cholesteatoma (controls). The patients answered a questionnaire, and preoperative and perioperative clinical observations were record...

journal_title：American journal of otolaryngology

authors： Aberg B,Westin T,Tjellström A,Edström S

更新日期：1991-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Carbonic anhydrase appears to be involved in the process of otoconial formation. The purpose of this investigation was to observe the morphologic change in the surface structure of the otolithic organ in developing chick embryos after injection of the carbonic anhydrase inhibitor, acetazolamide. Acetazolamide (1.5, 3,...

journal_title：American journal of otolaryngology

authors： Kido T,Sekitani T,Yamashita H,Endo S,Masumitsu Y,Shimogori H

更新日期：1991-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Samples of middle ear effusions from 10 children with secretory otitis media and from 10 children with chronic suppurative otitis media were subjected to qualitative and quantitative bacteriologic analysis. In addition, secretory immunoglobulin A (SlgA)- and IgG-coated bacteria were evaluated using the immunofluoresce...

journal_title：American journal of otolaryngology

authors： Stenfors LE,Räisänen S

更新日期：1991-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Branhamella catarrhalis has gained increasing recognition as a pathogen in the respiratory tract. During the past 18 years, since its transfer from the genus Neisseria, it has been associated with infection in cavities of the respiratory tract (sinuses and middle ear). It has been recognized as playing a role in laryn...

journal_title：American journal of otolaryngology

authors： Dudley JP

更新日期：1991-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Acute suppurative thyroiditis and thyroid abscess are rare. The finding of a sinus tract arising from the pyriform sinus in some cases highlights the possibility of a branchial apparatus origin. We present three case histories that include a left-sided lesion and radiologic or surgical-anatomic evidence of an internal...

journal_title：American journal of otolaryngology

authors： Har-el G,Sasaki CT,Prager D,Krespi YP

更新日期：1991-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Purulent otitis media was induced in 12 middle ears of Sprague-Dawley rats by inoculation of pneumococci type 3. The pressure required to open the eustachian tube was recorded 4 days later and was found to be 3.05 +/- 0.10 kPa (mean +/- SEM), which was 1.08 +/- 0.15 kPa lower than the mean value obtained in a control ...

journal_title：American journal of otolaryngology

authors： White P,Hermansson A,Svinhufvud M

更新日期：1990-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The purpose of this study was to quantify any age-related change in the components of Schwann cells associated with vestibular ganglion cells: adperikaryonal Schwann cell cytoplasm, myelin bubbles, compact myelin, Schwann cell lipofuscin, or mitochondria in addition to extracellular intraganglionic space. Studies were...

journal_title：American journal of otolaryngology

authors： Carney ME,Lyon MJ

更新日期：1990-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Recent studies by other investigators have shown that interleukin-1 (IL-1) promotes bone resorption by stimulating various cells. Interleukin-1 not only stimulates collagenase production by fibroblasts and macrophages, but also acts as an osteoclast-activating factor. In this study, IL-1 was localized in human cholest...

journal_title：American journal of otolaryngology

authors： Ahn JM,Huang CC,Abramson M

更新日期：1990-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Tracheoesophageal puncture and insertion of a prosthetic voice device is currently the most widely surgical procedure for vocal rehabilitation after total laryngectomy. The disadvantages of voice prostheses are high initial phonation pressure, formation of granulation tissue around the voice shunt, blockage, displacem...

journal_title：American journal of otolaryngology

authors： Hagen R

更新日期：1990-03-01 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：:The distribution of minimal two-point discrimination values on the tongue and soft palate was investigated in normal subjects using electric stimulation. It was performed using square pulses of 0.35 ms duration, a rate 10 Hz, a voltage between 3.5 and 7.0 with an average of 4.09 using two silver-silver chloride electr...

journal_title：American journal of otolaryngology

authors： Maeyama T,Plattig KH

更新日期：1989-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Inverted papillomas (IPs) in the nose or the paranasal sinuses exhibit a tendency for rapid growth with bone destruction, a high recurrence rate, and an association with malignancy, requiring early diagnosis and aggressive surgical therapy. A number of operative approaches have been reported in the literature, with gr...

journal_title：American journal of otolaryngology

authors： Buchwald C,Nielsen LH,Nielsen PL,Ahlgren P,Tos M

更新日期：1989-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In order to clarify the role of the microflora of the nasopharynx and adenoids as causative factors of otitis media with effusion (OME), bacteriologic species in middle ear effusions (MEEs), nasopharyngeal smears, and adenoid tissues of children with OME were cultured. The change in the microflora of the nasopharynx a...

journal_title：American journal of otolaryngology

authors： Tomonaga K,Kurono Y,Chaen T,Mogi G

更新日期：1989-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The exact architecture of the normal nasopharyngeal tonsil remains obscure because most histopathologic investigations have been based on surgically removed adenoids. We compared enlarged adenoids and normal nasopharyngeal tonsils under both light and electron microscopes. The marked features of clinically enlarged ad...

journal_title：American journal of otolaryngology

authors： Fujiyoshi T,Watanabe T,Ichimiya I,Mogi G

更新日期：1989-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The delivery of nutrients to the tissues and the removal of waste products from the tissues is made possible by forcing a stream of blood through an arborizing network of microscopic blood vessels that comprise the microcirculation. The rapidity of the flow stream and, therefore, the rate of nutrient delivery to the t...

journal_title：American journal of otolaryngology

authors： Granger HJ,Schelling ME,Lewis RE,Zawieja DC,Meininger CJ

更新日期：1988-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A new mutation of the inner ear was discovered in golden hamsters raised in our laboratories. Although scanning electron microscopy showed a normal arrangement of individual stereocilia on the first row of outer hair cells, the entire bundle of stereocilia were irregular in orientation and scattered in several directi...

journal_title：American journal of otolaryngology

authors： Fujita H,Orita Y

更新日期：1988-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A regional random pattern flap is described which may be used to cover the mastoid area in cases in which the inferior auricle and adjacent tissue have been removed by trauma or surgery. The viability of this vascularized tissue offers a distinct advantage over skin grafting when protection of exposed facial nerve and...

journal_title：American journal of otolaryngology

authors： Hoffman HT,Bolz EA

更新日期：1988-09-01 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：:Until recently, the prevailing view regarding the function of osteoblasts and osteoclasts was to attribute bone formation to the former and bone resorption to the latter. While the capacity of the osteoclast to degrade bone matrix remains unquestioned, there is now provocative evidence indicating that the osteoblast p...

journal_title：American journal of otolaryngology

authors： Kahn AJ,Partridge NC

更新日期：1987-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Ten guinea pigs were irradiated with 30 Gy of x-radiation. Five were killed on the eighth day after irradiation, and the remainder were killed at the sixteenth day after irradiation. At the time of death, examination was made of the ciliary activity and the fine structure of the middle ear mucosa. Serous effusion was ...

journal_title：American journal of otolaryngology

authors： Ohashi Y,Nakai Y,Ikeoka H,Esaki Y,Koshimo H,Onoyama Y

更新日期：1987-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Aging is associated with changes in voice and/or laryngeal protective reflexes in humans. To assess the role of the laryngeal muscles in this change, we have examined in vitro thyroarytenoid (vocalis) muscles excised from the larynxes of young and old baboons. Contractile properties, fatigue characteristics, and resti...

journal_title：American journal of otolaryngology

authors： Mardini IA,McCarter RJ,Neal GD,Wiederhold ML,Compton CE

更新日期：1987-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The relation between noise-induced permanent threshold shift (NIPTS) and vibration-induced dysfunction in the digital circulation was examined in a longitudinal survey among forest workers. The survey was based on annual examinations done between 1972 and 1983. Thirty-two forest workers with digital vasospasms were co...

journal_title：American journal of otolaryngology

authors： Pyykkö I,Starck J,Pekkarinen J

更新日期：1986-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Four patients had Eikenella corrodens infections involving the head and neck in different ways. The organism is discussed as a pathogen in mixed infections and as the predominant organism in other processes. As part of the resident microflora of mucous membrane surfaces, it is an important potential pathogen in a numb...

journal_title：American journal of otolaryngology

authors： Drake AF,Wolf GT,Fischer JJ

更新日期：1986-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Aneurysmal bone cyst is a rare lesion of the head and neck, and the mandible and maxilla are the most common sites of occurrence. To the authors' knowledge, two cases of aneurysmal bone cyst of the larynx described here are the first to be reported. Although the exact pathogenesis of this lesion is unknown, several th...

journal_title：American journal of otolaryngology

authors： Schilling HE,Neal GD,Nathan M,Aufdemorte TB

更新日期：1986-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The temporal bones of a newborn infant with hydantoin syndrome showed multiple middle ear and inner ear anomalies. There was a constellation of bony and membranous defects involving the oval and round windows, cochlear ducts, cochlear aqueducts, endolymphatic ducts and sacs, and vestibular labyrinths. To the authors' ...

journal_title：American journal of otolaryngology

authors： Saad JJ,Schuknecht HF

更新日期：1986-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Volumetric changes of the middle ear and mastoid were measured monthly by the direct volumetric method in 28 ears from 21 patients (12 children and nine adults) with otitis media with effusion. The mean volumetric increase immediately after the insertion of the tubes was 1.56 ml and was attributed to the volume of eff...

journal_title：American journal of otolaryngology

authors： Tashima K,Tanaka S,Saito H

更新日期：1986-07-01 00:00:00