Publications by authors named "Brady J Tucker"
Evolving microbial patterns of acute mastoiditis in pediatric patients undergoing mastoidectomy.
Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol
September 2023
Article Synopsis
- The study aimed to analyze the microbial patterns and outcomes of pediatric patients who underwent mastoidectomy for acute coalescent mastoiditis, focusing on factors linked to poor outcomes.
- Researchers examined 46 patients from a large hospital database, noting that S. pyogenes and S. pneumoniae were the most common bacteria found, while a significant portion of cultures showed no growth.
- Results indicated that patients with negative cultures had longer hospital stays and a higher need for additional medical interventions, with female gender emerging as a significant factor associated with positive culture results.
Background: It is well established that biallelic mutations in transmembrane protease, serine 3 () cause hearing loss. Currently, there is controversy regarding the audiological outcomes after cochlear implantation (CI) for -associated hearing loss. This controversy creates confusion among healthcare providers regarding the best treatment options for individuals with -related hearing loss.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjective: To determine root causes leading to misplaced cochlear implant (CI) electrode arrays and discuss their management using a case series and contemporary literature review.
Study Design: Retrospective case review and contemporary literature review.
Setting: Single tertiary-referral center.
Sarcopenia is associated with blood transfusions in head and neck cancer free flap surgery.
Laryngoscope Investig Otolaryngol
April 2021
Objective: To determine if sarcopenia is a predictor of blood transfusion requirements in head and neck cancer free flap reconstruction (HNCFFR).
Methods: A single-institution, retrospective review was performed of HNCFFR patients with preoperative abdominal imaging from 2014 to 2019. Demographics, comorbidities (modified Charlson Comorbidity Index [mCCI]), skeletal muscle index (cm/m), oncologic history, intraoperative data, and 30-day postoperative complications (Clavien-Dindo score [CD]) were collected.
Objectives/hypothesis: Patients with spontaneous cerebrospinal fluid leaks (sCSF-L) of the temporal bone have isolated calvarial and skull base thinning that is independent of obesity. This study determines if anterior skull base (ASB) sCSF-L patients also have calvarial thinning.
Study Design: Retrospective Cohort Study.
Objectives: To identify the frequency and primary site of metastatic pathologies to the temporal bone and characterize the associated symptomatology.
Methods: The MEDLINE, Embase, and Web of Science databases were systematically reviewed according to the PRISMA guidelines to identify all cases of pathologically confirmed distant temporal bone metastases published with English translation until October 2019. Descriptive statistics were performed.