News tagged with skull base
Researchers urge caution when buying noisy toys
While Road Rippers Lightning Rods, Let's Rock Elmo and the I Am T-Pain musical microphone might be sought-after gifts this holiday season, parents should ensure that their children don't risk permanent hearing damage by misusing ...
Dec 16, 2011 |
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Neurosurgeons champion brain bypass in select patients
A microsurgical procedure that has lost some ground to advances in endovascular therapy still plays a critical role in the management of selected neurovascular disorders, according to a University Hospitals Case Medical Center ...
Medicine & Health / Neuroscience
Nov 07, 2011 |
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New 'scarless' surgery takes out tumors through natural skull opening
A technique developed by Johns Hopkins surgeons is providing a new route to get to and remove tumors buried at the base of the skull: through the natural hole behind the molars, above the jawbone and beneath the cheekbone.
Oct 26, 2011 |
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UA surgeons remove brain tumors through nose
(PhysOrg.com) -- An innovative surgical technique now performed at University Medical Center involves removing skull base brain tumors entirely through the nose and sinuses without incisions to the face or ...
Jan 05, 2011 |
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Jackler on removing a tumor, saving a smile
(PhysOrg.com) -- Every doctor carries at least one patient in his or her head -- a memory of a difficult case, perhaps, or of a tragic outcome. And sometimes there’s a patient who simply touches the heart. ...
Feb 22, 2010 |
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Laser microsurgery for tongue cancer is as effective as invasive open surgery according to new study
Transoral (through-the-mouth) laser surgery to remove cancer at the base of the tongue is as effective as more invasive open surgery and may improve quality of life according to a new study by Rush University Medical Center. ...
Jul 20, 2009 |
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Risk of facial fractures in motor vehicle crashes decreasing
Facial fractures from motor vehicle crashes appear to be decreasing, most likely due to design improvements in newer vehicles, according to a report in the May/June issue of Archives of Facial Plastic Surgery.
May 18, 2009 |
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