Ménière syndrome is an inner ear disorder characterized by spontaneous attacks of vertigo, fluctuating low-frequency sensorineural hearing loss, aural fullness and tinnitus. When the syndrome is idiopathic and cannot be…
It is well established that endolymphatic hydrops plays a role in Ménière disease, even though the precise role is not fully understood and the presence of hydrops in the ear…
The burden of Ménière syndrome (MS) is substantial, especially when considering the significant impact on the quality of life of those affected. Reported estimates of incidence and prevalence have varied widely…
Jeffrey P. Harris, MD, PhD, Guest editor Quyen T. Nguyen, MD, PhD, Guest editor The amount of information in the world has doubled in the past 10 years and is…
This content is designed to acquaint the clinician with some of the more common ultrasonographic manifestations of clinical conditions that the otolaryngologist is likely to encounter in a general practice….
Ultrasonography has an ever increasing role in the management of a wide variety of diseases affecting the head and neck. While ultrasonography is most commonly used for imaging of thyroid…
Increased use of ultrasonography of the head and neck by clinicians has resulted from more compact, higher resolution ultrasound machines that can be more readily used in the office setting….
Ultrasound, as a diagnostic modality, has been developing rapidly. High-resolution ultrasound machines have been reduced to the size of a laptop computer. Ultrasound can be adopted by otolaryngologists for use…
Four-gland parathyroid exploration has been the gold standard for parathyroid surgery until recently. Emphasis is now placed on minimally invasive and focused parathyroidectomy. In conjunction with functional sestamibi scanning, ultrasonography…
Thyroid ultrasonography has established itself as a popular and useful tool in the evaluation and management of thyroid disorders, both malignant and benign. Although its use has traditionally been the…
