Neuroimaging clinics of North America
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Neuroimaging Clin. N. Am. · Feb 2019
ReviewCommon Otologic Surgical Procedures: Clinical Decision-Making Pearls and the Role of Imaging.
Neuro-otologists rely on the expertise and judgment of a skilled neuroradiologist to identify radiographic abnormalities in the complicated regional anatomy of the temporal bone and middle and posterior fossa, and more importantly, to alert the surgeon to potential operative pitfalls. This article highlights some of the common otologic surgical procedures that stress this important dynamic. The surgical perspective on quick and effective clinical decision-making pearls to keep in mind during a thorough radiographic analysis of the ear and lateral skull base is presented.
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Neuroimaging Clin. N. Am. · Feb 2019
ReviewImaging of Temporal Bone Trauma: A Clinicoradiologic Perspective.
Imaging plays an important role in the evaluation of temporal bone trauma. Certain imaging findings can significantly change patient management or change surgical approach. Precise knowledge of clinical or surgical management can guide the review of imaging to detect these key findings. This article reviews the clinical and imaging findings as well as management of complications from temporal bone trauma, including hearing loss, vertigo, perilymphatic fistula, cerebrospinal fluid leak, facial nerve injury and vascular injury.
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Neuroimaging Clin. N. Am. · Feb 2019
ReviewManagement of Vestibular Schwannomas for the Radiologist.
Vestibular schwannomas are the most common tumor of the cerebellopontine angle. The history of their management has driven advances in imaging, lateral skull base surgery, as well as radiosurgery. With these advances, a shift has occurred from life-saving treatment for late-stage disease to quality of life focused management of smaller tumors. The complicated treatment paradigms involving observation, stereotactic radiosurgery and surgery require close communication between the treatment and neuroradiology teams.