Cystic Lesions of the Petrous Apex
Cystic Lesions of the Petrous Apex Richard R. Gacek Mark R. Gacek The subtle clinical presentations of petrous apex lesions are related to the regional anatomy of the apical segment…
Tumors of the Facial Nerve
Tumors of the Facial Nerve Michael J. McKenna K. Paul Boyev The facial nerve may be involved by both benign and malignant neoplasms. Although the resulting symptoms maybe similar, the…
Cerebellopontine Angle Tumors
Cerebellopontine Angle Tumors Joseph B. Nadol, Jr. Robert L. Martuza Because lesions of the cerebellopontine angle most commonly cause hearing loss and vestibular disturbance as their earliest symptoms, the otologist…
Paragangliomas of the Temporal Bone
Paragangliomas of the Temporal Bone Robert W. Jyung The author acknowledges J. Gershon Spector, M.D., Professor, Department of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery, Washington University School of Medicine, as a mentor…
Management of Malignancies of the Ear
Management of Malignancies of the Ear Michael J. McKenna Hinrich Staecker Malignant tumors of the temporal bone are among the most challenging and difficult clinical problems encountered by otolaryngologists. Although…
Oculoplastic Considerations and Management of Facial Paralysis
Oculoplastic Considerations and Management of Facial Paralysis Aaron Fay Peter A.D. Rubin CAUSES OF FACIAL NERVE DYSFUNCTION Facial nerve dysfunction may result from infection, inflammation, neoplasm, accidental trauma, or surgery….
Facial Reanimation Surgery
Facial Reanimation Surgery Tessa A. Hadlock Mack L. Cheney Michael J. McKenna Facial nerve disorders encompass a broad spectrum of dysfunction, ranging from subtle dynamic facial asymmetry to complete, dense…
Management of Bell’s Palsy and Herpes Zoster
Management of Bell’s Palsy and Herpes Zoster Bruce J. Gantz Brian P. Perry New information concerning the etiology of the most common causes of facial paresis or paralysis is altering…
Facial Nerve Injury and Decompression
Facial Nerve Injury and Decompression Robert A. Sofferman ANATOMY OF THE FACIAL NERVE Temporal bone fractures following blunt trauma are the most common cause of facial nerve injury, with more…
Management of Dural Defects of the Temporal Bone
Management of Dural Defects of the Temporal Bone Jamie M. Rappaport Michael J. McKenna William W. Montgomery Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leak remains a potentially serious complication of temporal bone trauma…
