Dizziness, malpractice, and the otolaryngologist
Abstract Purpose To assess malpractice claims related to the management of dizziness in otolaryngology in order to improve care and minimize the risk of litigation. Materials and methods This is…
Treatment of locally advanced parotid malignancies with parotidectomy and temporal bone resection
Abstract Purpose In this study we review our institution’s experience and outcomes with temporal bone resection and parotidectomy in the treatment of advanced parotid malignancies. Methods Patients undergoing lateral temporal…
Parotid adenoid cystic carcinoma: Retrospective single institute analysis
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…
Hydroxyapatite bone cement for suboccipital retrosigmoid cranioplasty: A single institution case series
Abstract Objective To report rates of cerebrospinal fluid leak, wound infection, and other complications after repair of retrosigmoid craniotomy with hydroxyapatite bone cement. Methods Retrospective case review at tertiary referral…
Xylitol nasal irrigation in the treatment of chronic rhinosinusitis
Abstract Objective To evaluate the efficacy of xylitol nasal irrigation (XNI) treatment on chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) and to investigate the effect of XNI on nasal nitric oxide (NO) and inducible…
From transmandibular to transoral robotic approach for parapharyngeal space tumors
Abstract Purpose Parapharyngeal space (PPS) tumors are rare, accounting for 0.5% of all head-and-neck masses. Surgery remains the standard treatment for most cases, including different approaches (cervical approach, parotidectomy, mandibulotomy,…
Management of recurrent tonsillitis in children
Abstract Objective To compare azithromycin (AZT) and benzathine penicillin (BP) in the treatment of recurrent tonsillitis in children. Methods The study comprised of 350 children with recurrent streptococcal tonsillitis, 284…
Masquerade Syndromes
Non-neoplastic Anterior Corneal epithelial defects Angle closure glaucoma Pigment dispersion syndrome Occult intraocular foreign body Drug- and vaccine-induced uveitis Juvenile xanthogranulomaa Intermediate Vitreous hemorrhage Asteroid hyalosis Retinitis pigmentosa Amyloidosis synchysis…
Approach to the Laboratory, Imaging, and Molecular Work-up for Uveitis
Classification Related conditions Anatomic • Anterior—iritis, iridocyclitis, anterior cyclitis • Intermediate—pars planitis, posterior cyclitis, vitritis/hyalitis • Posterior—focal, multifocal, or diffuse choroiditis, chorioretinitis, retinitis, neuroretinitis • Panuveitis—anterior, vitreous, retina, and choroid…
Surgical Therapy: Dexamethasone Biodegradable Intravitreal Implant (Ozurdex®)
Fig. 46.1 Microscopic appearance of complete Ozurdex implant *courtesy Allergan Fig. 46.2 Microscopic appearance of Ozurdex after dissolving for 3 weeks *courtesy Allergan Fig. 46.3 Dissolving Ozurdex 72 days after implantation in human eye Fig. 46.4…
