Publications by authors named "Carlotto Elena"
Background: We present a feasibility study on the development of a 3D-printed (3DP) model of benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) and its validation as an educational tool for training in therapeutic maneuvers.
Methods: A 1.5:1 3DP model of the human labyrinth, supplemented by a 1:1 3DP model of the skull, was obtained from a computed tomography scan.
Damage to the middle ear (ME) caused by penetrating welding sparks can lead to a variety of adverse outcomes. An exhaustive review of the literature is lacking, particularly with regard to clinical presentation, diagnostic-therapeutic work-up, and outcomes. Here we describe the clinical details of an injury caused by the largest welding foreign body ever reported in the ME.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFEndolymphatic hydrops has been documented as a possible complication of cochlear implantation; however, few studies have addressed its treatment. We describe the first case ever reported of delayed endolymphatic hydrops after a cochlear implant successfully treated with intratympanic gentamicin injection. A detailed discussion of this case with a focus on its management and outcomes will be provided in comparison with literature data.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFDespite the spread of novel-generation cochlear-implant (CI) magnetic systems, access to magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) for CI recipients is still limited due to safety concerns. The aim of this study is to assess and record the experiences of Hires Ultra 3D (Advanced Bionics) recipients who underwent an MRI examination. A multicentric European survey about this topic was conducted focusing on safety issues, and the results were compared with the current literature.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFArticle Synopsis
- This text discusses a rare but significant complication called pneumatocoele that can occur after cochlear implantation, particularly following lateral petrosectomy surgery, and emphasizes the need for surgical intervention rather than conservative treatment.
- The case presented is only the second documented instance of this complication, which arose after vigorous nose-blowing in a patient with nasal polyposis, highlighting the specific challenges associated with the patient's condition.
- The authors argue that revision surgery is crucial to prevent serious infections and complications linked to Eustachian tube dysfunction, underlining the importance of maintaining patency in patients undergoing these procedures.
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- Ossiculoplasty is a surgical procedure aimed at repairing the ossicular chain in the middle ear with prosthetics to improve hearing.
- This study investigates a new biohybrid prosthesis made of titanium and a bone extracellular matrix to enhance its performance and prevent extrusion, using human stem cells to test its effectiveness.
- Preliminary results show that the titanium scaffolds support the growth and differentiation of stem cells into bone-forming cells, suggesting potential for further research into this innovative approach for ear surgery.
Titanium middle ear (ME) prostheses are widely used in surgical practice due to their acoustic properties. However, they present a significant drawback shared by all synthetic materials currently in use for ME reconstruction: they can be rejected by the organism of the host. In this study, we aim to review the current literature on titanium partial ossicular replacement prostheses (PORPs) and total ossicular replacement prostheses (TORPs) extrusion and dislocation.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjective: To establish the safety and effectiveness of subtotal petrosectomy with cochlear implantation in patients affected by chronic middle ear disorders to refractory to previous surgical treatments.
Methods: A multicentre, retrospective study was conducted on patients affected by recalcitrant chronic middle ear disorders who underwent cochlear implantation in combination with subtotal petrosectomy. Patients' details were collected from databases of 11 Italian tertiary referral centres.
Objective: To assess artifact size and MRI visibility when applying the "Orthopedic-Metal Artifact Reduction" (O-MAR) algorithm for cochlear implant (CI) scanning.
Methods: Two volunteers were submitted to 1.5 T MRI with an Ultra 3D CI receiver stimulator placed on their head.
Objective: To report the personalized decision-making pro- cess adopted for a cochlear implant (CI) candidate requiring magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) brain surveillance.
Study Design: Clinical capsule report.
Setting: Tertiary academic referral center.
We reviewed the current published literature on the impact of oral microbiota on oral cavity leukoplakia (OLK), aiming at clarifying its role in disease transformation. The analysis unveiled that bacterial richness and diversity in the oral cavity tend to be decreased in OLK compared to healthy controls, with a reduction in the prevalent commensals, such as , and elevation of anaerobes. Moreover, , and are recurrent findings, and they already have been linked to periodontal disease.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPurposes: To investigate the effects for Ultra 3D cochlear implant (CI) positioning on MR imaging quality, looking at a comprehensive description of intracranial structures in cases of unilateral and bilateral CI placement.
Methods: Four CI angular positions (90°, 120°, 135° and 160°) at 9 cm distance from the outer-ear canal were explored. The 1.
Isolated Eustachian tube osteomata are a very rare entity indeed, with the last case being reported in 1979. We describe a case of the otoscopic finding of a blue-yellowish eardrum and successive identification by computed tomography scan of an osteoma localized in the Eustachian tube. Clinical presentation and diagnostic and therapeutic phases in comparison with the literature will be discussed.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: A 3D printing custom-made mask model was tested in terms of feasibility and accuracy for frameless neuronavigation during retrosigmoid approach.
Methods: A virtual 3D model of a cadaveric injected head was obtained from a high-resolution Computed Tomography (CT) scan and 3D Printed (3DP). The course of the transverse and sigmoid sinus was marked.
Background: A 3D printing custom-made mask model was tested in terms of feasibility and accuracy for frameless neuronavigation during retrosigmoid approach.
Methods: A virtual 3D model of a cadaveric injected head was obtained from a high-resolution Computed Tomography (CT) scan and 3D Printed (3DP). The course of the transverse and sigmoid sinus was marked.