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Advances in inner ear gene therapy : exploring cochlear protection and regeneration. 20050914 (62 views) To review the application of gene therapyin the inner ear. Genedelivery to the inner earwas |
The basic science of Meniere 's disease and endolymphatic hydrops. 20050914 (62 views) Meniere's disease is characterized by the triad of fluctuating hearing loss, episodic vertigo, and tinnitusand by endolymphatic hydropsfound on post-mortem examination . The cause of Meniere's disease remains unclear . Numerous factors play a... |
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Temporal bone encephaloceles. 20050914 (78 views) This paper reviews the latest literature relating to the diagnosisand treatment of temporal boneencephaloceles , defined as the herniation of meningesor brain tissueinto areas of the temporal bone, for example , the petrous apex , tegmen... |
Acquired external auditory canal stenosis : assessment and management. 20050914 (78 views) Although uncommon , acquired external auditory canal stenosisis an entity that is encountered by many otolaryngologists . This paper reviews the causes , pathogenesis, assessment , and management options for external auditory canal stenosis. ... |
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Bilateral cochlear implantation : current concepts. 20050914 (86 views) Recent experience has shown an advantage of bilateral cochlear implantation over unilateral implantation . These documented benefits include improved speech perception in noisy environments and improved sound localization . Recently ,... |
Update on eustachian tube dysfunction and the patulous eustachian tube. 20050914 (86 views) The purpose of this review is to summarize the recent knowledge on eustachian tubedysfunction and the patulous eustachian tube. RECENT FINDINGS: A clinically useful test for eustachian tubefunction is still lacking . Narrowing of the isthmus... |
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Acquired external auditory canal stenosis : assessment and management. 20050914 (75 views) Although uncommon , acquired external auditory canal stenosisis an entity that is encountered by many otolaryngologists . This paper reviews the causes , pathogenesis, assessment , and management options for external auditory canal stenosis. ... |
Strategies to preserve or regenerate spiral ganglion neurons. 20050914 (75 views) Degeneration of spiral ganglion neuronsfollowing hair cellloss carries critical implications for efforts to rehabilitate severe cases of hearing losswith cochlear implants or hair cellregeneration . This review considers recently identified... |
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Update on eustachian tube dysfunction and the patulous eustachian tube. 20050914 (78 views) The purpose of this review is to summarize the recent knowledge on eustachian tubedysfunction and the patulous eustachian tube. RECENT FINDINGS: A clinically useful test for eustachian tubefunction is still lacking . Narrowing of the isthmus... |
Temporal bone encephaloceles. 20050914 (78 views) This paper reviews the latest literature relating to the diagnosisand treatment of temporal boneencephaloceles , defined as the herniation of meningesor brain tissueinto areas of the temporal bone, for example , the petrous apex , tegmen... |