{"title":"Computer-averaged long-latency bioelectric potentials evoked by motion: a new test of vestibular function?","authors":"C R Wilpizeski, G Li, L D Lowry, H Onus","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":76752,"journal":{"name":"Transactions - Pennsylvania Academy of Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology","volume":"42 ","pages":"1031-6"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1990-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"13240685","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Treatment of retinoblastoma with cryotherapy.","authors":"J A Shields, C L Shields","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The authors report their personal experience and review the pertinent literature on cryotherapy in the treatment of selected patients with retinoblastoma. Tumor destruction with cryotherapy can generally be achieved with one or more treatments if the tumor is no greater than 2.5 mm in diameter and 1.0 mm in thickness and the tumor is confined to the sensory retina without seeding into the adjacent vitreous. Cryotherapy generally fails for larger tumors, particularly if there is clinical evidence of vitreous seeding by tumor cells. The authors define their current indications and contraindications for cryotherapy of retinoblastoma.</p>","PeriodicalId":76752,"journal":{"name":"Transactions - Pennsylvania Academy of Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology","volume":"42 ","pages":"977-80"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1990-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"13241172","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Severe dysthyroid orbitopathy.","authors":"H P Saras, R G Notz, R F Saul, W S Gibson","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Nineteen patients (12 women and 7 men) with severe dysthyroid orbitopathy were treated with either orbital irradiation (9 patients) or orbital decompression (10 patients) or both (1 patient). Eight of the nine patients who received orbital irradiation had a favorable response. One patient had progression of optic neuropathy despite orbital irradiation and required orbital decompression. All eleven patients who underwent orbital decompression had a favorable response.</p>","PeriodicalId":76752,"journal":{"name":"Transactions - Pennsylvania Academy of Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology","volume":"42 ","pages":"981-4"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1990-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"13241173","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor induced angioedema of the head and neck.","authors":"L J DiNardo, R A Hendrix, G Anderson, R M DeDio","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors are now in widespread use for the treatment of essential and renovascular hypertension. Consequently, angioedema, an uncommon complication of ACE inhibitor therapy is being encountered with increasing frequency. Since ACE inhibitor angioedema predominantly involves the face, lips, oral cavity, and occasionally the larynx the otolaryngologist is often consulted to evaluate affected patients. Treatment ranges from simple cessation of the drug to emergent airway intervention. The pertinent pharmacologic properties of ACE inhibitors and the pathophysiology of angioedema are discussed. The authors' experience with the evaluation and treatment of ACE inhibitor induced angioedema is presented.</p>","PeriodicalId":76752,"journal":{"name":"Transactions - Pennsylvania Academy of Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology","volume":"42 ","pages":"998-1001"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1990-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"13241176","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Transsphenoidal hypophysectomy: a critical review.","authors":"M B Siegel, R A Hendrix","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The approach to resection of pituitary tumors has undergone radical changes over the past one hundred years and continues to change. Prolactinomas are the most common indication for hypophysectomy. While transsphenoidal hypophysectomy has now become the standard surgical procedure for gaining access to the pituitary fossa, alternative methods of approaching the sphenoid sinus are advocated. A thorough knowledge of sinonasal anatomy is essential for these transsphenoidal procedures, necessitating otolaryngologic consultation. While mortality is low with any of these procedures, the morbidity of the sublabial approach may be avoided with alternative techniques.</p>","PeriodicalId":76752,"journal":{"name":"Transactions - Pennsylvania Academy of Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology","volume":"42 ","pages":"1002-7"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1990-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"13240680","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
G R Kletzker, J D Schwartz, D P DeMarino, R J Caparosa
{"title":"Otologic manifestations of Wegener's granulomatosis.","authors":"G R Kletzker, J D Schwartz, D P DeMarino, R J Caparosa","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":76752,"journal":{"name":"Transactions - Pennsylvania Academy of Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology","volume":"42 ","pages":"1051-7"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1990-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"13240608","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Observations on intraocular leiomyomas.","authors":"J A Shields, C L Shields","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Intraocular leiomyoma is a rare ophthalmic tumor that is generally believed to be impossible to differentiate clinically from amelanotic uveal malignant melanoma. Based on their personal experience with three cases of intraocular leiomyoma and a review of the literature, the authors describe certain features of leiomyoma that serve to differentiate this tumor from uveal melanoma. The leiomyoma occurs in younger patients and had a distinct predilection for females. It tends to affect the ciliary body and rarely occurs purely in the choroid. The tumor seems to grow in the supraciliary or suprachoroidal space between the uvea and the sclera and it does not seem to arise from the uveal stroma. If the tumor can be recognized clinically the best management seems to be local surgical resection by partial lamellar sclerouvectomy.</p>","PeriodicalId":76752,"journal":{"name":"Transactions - Pennsylvania Academy of Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology","volume":"42 ","pages":"945-50"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1990-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"13240616","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Anomalous facial nerve: the otologic surgeons' abyss.","authors":"R C Hunsicker","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Iatrogenic injury to the facial nerve is certainly the most apparent if not the most feared complication faced by the otologic surgeon. The temporal bone with its tightly packed sensory structures is no place for the \"occasional operator\". A thorough knowledge of temporal bone anatomy is of course required. On occasion, as in other areas of life, one encounters the unexpected and must be prepared to \"adjust\" to the situation at hand. An instructional case involving an anomalous facial nerve is presented. A review of the developmental anatomy of the facial nerve, preoperative diagnostic imaging and landmarks for determining the course of the main facial nerve trunk are discussed.</p>","PeriodicalId":76752,"journal":{"name":"Transactions - Pennsylvania Academy of Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology","volume":"42 ","pages":"1040-4"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1990-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"13240687","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Epiglottitis in the adult.","authors":"J L Rossiter, P Topf","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Much attention has been directed toward the etiology, diagnosis, and management of pediatric epiglottitis. Recently, however, the otolaryngological literature has stressed the importance of recognizing epiglottitis (or supraglottitis) as an adult affliction. Two interesting cases of adult epiglottitis are presented, emphasizing the many differences between the adult and pediatric forms concerning the presentation, diagnosis, treatment, and natural course of the disease. Controversies regarding the diagnosis and management are addressed, as well as the indications for and types of airway intervention. A review of the complications of epiglottitis and their treatment is included.</p>","PeriodicalId":76752,"journal":{"name":"Transactions - Pennsylvania Academy of Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology","volume":"42 ","pages":"1045-50"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1990-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"13240607","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Clinical surgical anatomy of the upper eyelid.","authors":"T S Nowinski","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":76752,"journal":{"name":"Transactions - Pennsylvania Academy of Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology","volume":"42 ","pages":"959-63"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1990-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"13240619","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}