Amplification of Herpes Simplex Virus Type 1 DNA in Human Geniculate Ganglia from Formalin‐Fixed, Nonembedded Temporal BonesOtolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery - Tập 123 - Trang 508-511 - 2000
Marcos Carreño, Marı́a Oña, Santiago Melón, Jose Luis Llorente, Juan José Dı́az, Carlos Suárez
Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) has provided new insights in molecular biology. Recently, some studies have been focused on temporal bone pathology, with amplification of DNA from fixed sections of celloidin‐embedded bones. The purpose of our study was to elucidate the utility of PCR in detection of minor concentrations of DNA from nonoptimal stored samples. We obtained geniculate ganglia ...... hiện toàn bộ
Intratympanic Steroid Treatment in Idiopathic Sudden Sensorineural Hearing Loss: A Control StudyOtolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery - Tập 134 - Trang 940-945 - 2006
John Xenellis, Nikolaos Papadimitriou, Thomas Nikolopoulos, Paulos Maragoudakis, John Segas, Antonios Tzagaroulakis, Eleutherios Ferekidis
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVEAlthough systemic steroids in sudden sensorineural hearing loss (SSHL) appears to be the most effective and the most widely accepted treatment today, a significant number of patients do not respond to steroid treatment or they cannot receive steroids for medical reasons. Intratympanic (IT) administration of steroids appears to be a...... hiện toàn bộ
Habitual Risk Factors for Head and Neck CancerOtolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery - Tập 131 - Trang 986-993 - 2004
David Goldenberg, Juna Lee, Wayne M. Koch, Michael M. Kim, Barry Trink, David Sidransky, Chul-So Moon
Chronic tobacco smoking and alcohol consumption are well‐established risk factors for the development of squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) of the head and neck. There are, however, a variety of other habitual and culturally based activities that are less commonly seen in the Western world and that are also risks factors for the development of this type of cancer. In this era of globalization, ...... hiện toàn bộ
Otologic surgery following ear traumaOtolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery - Tập 137 - Trang 757-761 - 2007
J. Matthew Conoyer, David M. Kaylie, C. Gary Jackson
ObjectivesTo investigate common presentations and expected outcomes in patients with traumatically induced otologic dysfunction.Study DesignRetrospective case review of patients who underwent otologic surgery for sequelae of otologic trauma over a 28‐year period. Patients were stratified into ...... hiện toàn bộ
The Implications of “Pay‐for‐Performance” Reimbursement for Otolaryngology—Head and Neck SurgeryOtolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery - Tập 134 - Trang 1036-1042 - 2006
David M. Cognetti, David Reiter
OBJECTIVETo introduce otolaryngologists to outcomes‐linked reimbursement (“pay‐for‐performance”), identify clinical practice implications, and recommend changes for successful transition from the traditional “pay‐for‐effort” reimbursement model.STUDY DESIGNPolicy review.... hiện toàn bộ
Surgical Management of Carotid Body TumorsOtolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery - Tập 123 - Trang 202-206 - 2000
Steven J. Wang, Marilene B. Wang, Tanya M. Barauskas, Thomas C. Calcaterra
OBJECTIVEThe goal was to review our experience in the management of carotid body tumors at a tertiary referral center.METHODSA retrospective review was performed of patients at University of California‐Los Angeles Medical Center in whom carotid body tumor was diagnosed between 1973 and 1998.... hiện toàn bộ
Ghép động mạch cho việc chuyển mô tự do vi mạch Dịch bởi AI Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery - Tập 138 - Trang 614-618 - 2008
Natalya Chernichenko, Douglas A. Ross, Joseph Shin, Jen Y. Chow, Clarence T. Sasaki, Stephen Ariyan
Mục tiêuMục đích của nghiên cứu này là chứng minh hiệu quả của việc ghép động mạch.Thiết kế nghiên cứuDữ liệu hồi cứu đã được thu thập trong một loạt 124 bệnh nhân liên tiếp trải qua phẫu thuật cắt bỏ khối u vùng đầu cổ, sau đó là chuyển mô tự do (FTT).... hiện toàn bộ