Publications by authors named "Matthew T Sdano"
Radiology quiz case 3: bilateral congenital dacryocystoceles.
JAMA Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg
January 2013
Purpose Of Review: This paper reviews the latest literature relating to the diagnosis and treatment of temporal bone encephaloceles, defined as the herniation of meninges or brain tissue into areas of the temporal bone, for example, the petrous apex, tegmen tympani or mastoid cavity.
Recent Developments: The diagnosis of temporal bone encephaloceles can be challenging. The condition is commonly presented as cerebrospinal fluid otorrhea or rhinorrhea in addition to a variety of symptoms such as conductive hearing loss.
Efficacy of thyroid hormone suppression for benign thyroid nodules: meta-analysis of randomized trials.
Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg
September 2005
Objective: To determine the efficacy of thyroid hormone suppressive therapy (THST) to decrease benign thyroid nodule volume.
Design: Meta-analysis.
Methods: Systematic search using electronic databases (PubMed, Medline, Cochrane Library) through August 2004, paper review, and contacting experts and drug manufacturers.