Friday, January 20th 2012
Cochlear Implantation Surgery - The Doctor's Channel
Gregory J. Artz, MD, Assistant professor of
otolaryngology - head and neck surgery, Thomas Jefferson University
Hospital discusses the benefits of cochlear implant surgery among
elderly patients with hearing loss that cannot be addressed by hearing
aids.
Gregory J. Artz, MD's Folders: Videos, Cochlear Implants
Microvascular Decompression Surgery - The Doctor's Channel
Gregory J. Artz, MD, Assistant Professor of
Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Thomas Jefferson University
Hospital, discusses the use of microvascular decompression surgery for
treatment of trigeminal neuralgia, hemifacial spasm and severe tinnitus.
Gregory J. Artz, MD's Folders: Videos
Bone-anchored hearing aid - The Doctor's Channel
Gregory J. Artz, MD, Assistant professor of
otolaryngology - Head and neck surgery, Thomas Jefferson University
Hospital, describes how bone-anchored hearing aids can help certain
patients with conductive hearing loss and single-sided deafness. View full resource
Gregory J. Artz, MD's Folders: Videos, Hearing Aids
Stapedectomy surgery for hearing loss caused by otosclerosis - The Doctor's Channel
Gregory J. Artz, MD, Assistant Professor of
Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Thomas Jefferson University
Hospital, discusses otosclerosis, one of the most common causes of
hereditary conductive hearing loss and stapedectomy, the procedure used
to... View full resource
Gregory J. Artz, MD's Folders: Videos, Dr. Artz Describes Options for Otosclerosis
Thursday, December 22nd 2011
Patulous Eustachian Tube — NEJM
A patulous eustachian tube is associated with pregnancy, rapid weight loss, mucosal atrophy (e.g., that due to atrophic rhinitis or occurring after radiotherapy), or muscular dysfunction. In many instances, however, a satisfactory explanation cannot be found. See... View full resource
Gregory J. Artz, MD's Folders: Patulous Eustachian Tube
Vestibular Neuronitis: Middle and Inner Ear Disorders: Merck Manual Home Edition
Vestibular neuronitis is probably caused by a virus. It may occur as a
single, isolated attack of vertigo lasting several days, although many
people have additional attacks of milder vertigo for several weeks
thereafter. The first attack of vertigo is usually... View full resource
Gregory J. Artz, MD's Folders: Labyrinthitis and Vestibular Neuronitis
CDC - Swimmer's Ear - Recreational Water Illness (RWI) - Healthy Swimming & Recreational Water - Healthy Water
In the United States, swimmer’s ear results in an estimated 2.4 million health care visits every year and nearly half a billion dollars in health care costs. Learn more about swimmer's ear from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. View full resource
Gregory J. Artz, MD's Folders: Swimmer's Ear
HealthyChildren.org - Swimmer's Ear in Children
Swimmer's ear, which doctors call otitis externa, is an inflammation of the external ear canal. It occurs when water gets into the ear—usually during swimming or bathing—and does not properly drain. Learn more from the American Academy of Pediatrics. View full resource
Gregory J. Artz, MD's Folders: Swimmer's Ear
Malignant Tumors of the Nasal Cavity
Exposures to industrial fumes, wood dust, nickel refining, and leather
tanning have all been implicated in the carcinogenesis of various types
of sinonasal malignant tumors. In particular, wood dust and leather
tanning exposures are well associated with increased... View full resource
Gregory J. Artz, MD's Folders: Sinonasal Cancer
What Is Sinusitis?
"Sinusitis" simply means your sinuses are inflamed―red and swollen―because of an infection or another problem. There are several types of sinusitis. Learn more about each type from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases. View full resource
Gregory J. Artz, MD's Folders: Sinusitis
Gregory J. Artz, M.D., recently joined the Department of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, and was named an assistant professor at Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University. Dr. Artz specializes... View full resource
Gregory J. Artz, MD's Folders: Press
Wednesday, December 21st 2011
Stapedotomy Surgical Video - Dr. Gregory Artz
Dr. Gregory Artz performs a stapedotomy. View full resource
Gregory J. Artz, MD's Folders: Stapes Surgery (Stapedotomy)
Details of the Surgical Procedure - Stapedotomy
Dr. Artz describes the details of stapedotomy. View full resource
Gregory J. Artz, MD's Folders: Stapes Surgery (Stapedotomy)
Vestibular Schwannoma (Acoustic Neuroma) and Neurofibromatosis
A vestibular schwannoma (also known as acoustic neuroma, acoustic neurinoma, or acoustic neurilemoma) is a benign, usually slow-growing tumor that develops from the balance and hearing nerves supplying the inner ear. The tumor comes from an overproduction of Schwann... View full resource
Gregory J. Artz, MD's Folders: Basic Acoustic Neuroma Information
Postoperative Care Instructions - Stapedotomy
Postoperative Care Instructions - Stapedotomy View full resource
Gregory J. Artz, MD's Folders: Stapes Surgery (Stapedotomy)
