Publications by authors named "Amanda Romesberg"
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- A 44-year-old morbidly obese woman had a history of a removed right carotid body tumor and presented with a symptomatic, nonfunctional left tumor.
- Due to the tumor's proximity to the skull base, traditional surgery methods were not possible, leading to the decision to sacrifice the common carotid artery and accept the risk of losing some cranial nerve function.
- The recommendation for similar future cases is to prioritize surgery followed by radiation therapy for any remaining tumor to achieve the best chance for a complete cure.
Aneurysmal degeneration of the thoracoabdominal aorta after aortic dissection is a well-documented sequela of Marfan syndrome (MFS). Hybrid technique (HT), an emerging treatment modality for complex aortic pathologies, decreases morbidity and mortality relative to open surgery. However, outcome data regarding HT in genetic aortopathies such as MFS is limited.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFWrist pain is common among competitive tennis players. Subluxation of the extensor carpi ulnaris (ECU) tendon has gained recognition as a cause of ulnar-side wrist pain in athletes. In tennis, the wrist is forcibly flexed, supinated, and ulnar deviated.
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