Barry M. Rasgon

The Role of the Parotid-Mastoid Fascia in Identification of the Facial Nerve Trunk During Parotidectomy

Steven Micucci, Siri Sunderi Cheng, Tara Song, Barry M. Rasgon

OBJECTIVE: We aim to describe the parotid fascia as a landmark that can help identify the immediately underlying facial nerve trunk. METHODS: Dissection of the parotid fascia and identification of the facial nerve trunk were carried out on 8 fresh cadaveric parotid …

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Early case ascertainment and prospective multidisciplinary review for management of new melanoma diagnoses within an integrated healthcare system: The Kaiser Permanente Northern California experience.

Thach‐Giao Truong, Kirun Chohan, Angeles Price, Helene Fevrier et autres

6523 Background: Appropriate surgical treatment of early-stage melanoma yields a high cure rate, but this management can be nuanced. In particular, surgical management, including sentinel lymph node biopsy (SLNB), of thin melanoma (≤1.0mm) is not well-defined. Methods: Biopsies with new melanoma diagnoses …

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Bilateral Basaloid Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Parotid Gland: A Case Report and Review of the Literature

Alexander Rivero, Christopher G. Tang, Barry M. Rasgon

INTRODUCTION: We describe the first known case of bilateral basaloid squamous cell carcinoma of the parotid gland, and we review existing literature. CASE PRESENTATION: A previously healthy, 70-year-old white man presented with a 2-cm enlarging mass in the tail of the right …

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Analysis of 129 Cases

Timothy D. Frantz, Barry M. Rasgon, Charles P. Quesenberry

Given the changing epidemiologie pat¬ tern and the current relative predomi¬ nance of adult cases, we reviewed cases of adult epiglottitis that occurred from 1986 through 1991. We studied clinical, diagnostic, therapeutic, and outcome variables and endeavored to identify fac¬ tors associated …

The Coccidioidomycosis Conundrum: A Rare Parotid Mass

Christopher G. Tang, Brian Nuyen, Balaram Puligandla, Barry M. Rasgon

A man, age 62 years, presented to the clinic with a 2-week history of increased nontender, nonerythematous, indurated right-sided parotid swelling. A 4 × 6-cm firm, well-circumscribed mass was palpated in the right parotid gland. A fine-needle aspiration biopsy was performed on …

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Manual Dexterity Aptitude Testing

Christopher G. Tang, Raymond L. Hilsinger, Raul M. Cruz, Luke J. Schloegel et autres

IMPORTANCE: Currently there are few validated metrics for predicting surgical skill among otolaryngology residency applicants. OBJECTIVE: To determine whether manual dexterity aptitude testing in the form of soap carving during otolaryngology residency interviews at Kaiser Permanente Medical Center Oakland predicts surgical skill …

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Cochlear Implantation in a Residency Training Program: The Kaiser Permanente Oakland Experience

Black Jennifer, Ethan B. Handler, Barry M. Rasgon

Objectives: Assess the complications of cochlear implantation and determine whether resident physicians can perform this procedure safely. Methods: Retrospective chart review of consecutive cochlear implant recipients who underwent primary cochlear implantation performed with extensive resident surgeon involvement between January 1, 2005 and …

The Role of the Parotid Fascia in Identification of the Facial Nerve during Parotidectomy

Tara Song, Barry M. Rasgon

Objectives: At the conclusion of the presentation, participants should be able to appreciate that performing a safe parotidectomy requires identification and preservation of the facial nerve. Participants will demonstrate understanding of the relationship between the parotid fascia and the location of the …

Lymphoepithelial Carcinoma: A Case of a Rare Parotid Gland Tumor

Christopher G. Tang, Thomas M. Schmidtknecht, Grace Y. Tang, Luke J. Schloegel et autres

A 29-year-old woman presented from another hospital with a 10-month history of an enlarging left-sided facial mass. Computed tomographic scan revealed a mass in the superficial lobe of the left parotid gland with left-sided cervical lymphadenopathy. The patient received a total left …

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Manual Dexterity Aptitude Testing: A Soap Study

Christopher G. Tang, Raymond L. Hilsinger, Raul M. Cruz, Luke J. Schloegel et autres

Objective To determine whether or not manual dexterity aptitude testing in the form of soap carving during otolaryngology residency interviews at Kaiser Permanente Oakland Medical Center predicts surgical skill at the time of graduation from otolaryngology residency programs. Methods Over the past …

Immunization and Bell's Palsy in Children: A Case-Centered Analysis

Ali Rowhani‐Rahbar, Nicola P. Klein, Ned Lewis, Bruce Fireman et autres

Bell's palsy (BP) is an acute and idiopathic paralysis of the facial nerve, with an estimated incidence ranging from 11.5 per 100,000 person-years to 53.3 per 100,000 person-years in different populations. BP has been reported following immunization with inactivated trivalent influenza vaccine …

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Rowhani-Rahbar et al. Respond to "Immunization and Bell's Palsy in Children"

Ali Rowhani‐Rahbar, Bruce Fireman, Ned Lewis, Paula Ray et autres

We appreciate Dr. Shapiro’s comments (1) on our article (2), which appears in this issue of the Journal. He raises 2 issues as the main limitations of our study. We wish to address both concerns. In immunization safety research, individuals are often …

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