Abstract Background Nasopharyngectomy for excision of nasopharyngeal tumors is challenging, as access to the nasopharynx is difficult. Recently our institution embarked on two new approaches – robotic nasopharyngectomy and open…
Abstract Hemangiopericytomas are soft tissue tumors composed of pericytic cells that are characterized by their “staghorn” vascular branching and their variable clinical presentation. Fifteen to 25% of all HPC occur…
Abstract Purpose To determine the rate of persistent tympanic membrane perforation after intratympanic steroid injection. To determine which comorbid conditions and risk factors are associated with prolonged time to perforation…
Abstract Hypothesis Patients with advanced laryngeal cancer sometimes desire organ preservation protocols even if it portends a worse outcome. Background To assess outcomes of patients with T4 laryngeal cancer treated…
Abstract Pediatric OSAS and craniofacial malformations present challenges that require innovative approaches and comprehensive treatment strategies. Synchronous airway lesions, craniofacial malformations, obstructive anomalies of the tongue base, nasal vault and…
Abstract Purpose Despite advances in the surgical management of head and neck squamous cell carcinoma, the identification of synchronous lesions, precancerous lesions around the main tumor, or the unknown primary…
Abstract Objective To integrate multiple sources of clinical information with patient feedback to build evidence-based decision support model to facilitate treatment selection for patients suffering from vestibular schwannomas (VS). Methods…
Abstract Objective The value of additional use of cetuximab with the classical cisplatin, docetaxel and 5-fluorouracil regimen in larynx preservation remains unknown. This study was designed to resolve this issue…
Abstract Hypothesis Phosphorus and vitamin D (calcitriol) supplementation in the Phex mouse, a murine model for endolymphatic hydrops (ELH), will improve otic capsule mineralization and secondarily ameliorate the postnatal development…
Abstract Purpose To evaluate whether a repeated canalith repositioning procedure (CRP) influences the residual symptoms and the rate of recurrence of benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) in patients with post-CRP…
