A Neurotologist is a surgeon who specializes in disorders of the ear and hearing, and brain tumors that originate from the cranial nerves or structures adjacent to the temporal bone portion of the skull. The most common tumors include acoustic neuromas, meningiomas, glomus tumors and advanced parotid gland and ear skin cancers. A Neurotologist performs cochlear implants. A Neurotologist also treats Bell’s Palsy and performs facial nerve surgery. A Neurotologist treats inn

Reconstructive surgery of the middle ear bones can be performed in a variety of ways dependent upon the anatomy and clinical circumstances. In some instances it can be performed at the primary operation and other times it is best to delay the reconstruction as a second stage, particularly in cases of intact canal wall cholesteatoma when a 'second look” procedure is planned to ensure the lack of recurrence. The two videos below demonstrate both situations and also utilize di

Musician Huey Lewis Shines Light on Disorder Winfield, IL – The recent news revealing musician Huey Lewis’s struggles with Ménière’s disease has shined a spotlight on the neurological disorder. The symptoms, which include unpredictable bouts of dizziness, hearing loss and ringing in the ears, may get progressively worse over time and can greatly interfere with work, driving and daily activities. 60-year-old Nancy Jackson, of Aurora, Ill., first experienced the symptoms of Mé

Mastoidectomy is a surgical procedure used for a variety of pathologies. It is also the primary access method to insert a cochlear implant. Some of the indications for mastoidectomy include chronic ear infections, cholestaetoma and the removal of tumors It is the foundation of lateral cranial base and otological surgery. The video below has been reproduced from my training archive used to teach surgeons how to properly and safely perform the procedure. Other sections of

Dr. Andrew J. Fishman lectures on his experience using handheld CO2 laser in ear surgery, acoustic neuroma, glomus tumor, meningioma and skull base surgery. Dr. Fishman is not a paid consultant and has no financial interest in the Omniguide Corporation. Dr. Fishman was invited to speak because of his clinical and scientific expertise. May 29, 2009