In 2009 Dr. Andrew Fishman presented on a consensus opinion panel regarding the management of newly diagnosed acoustic neuromas and the management of Neurofibromatosis type 2 (NF2).   Among the issues discussed included novel image guided applications for minimally invasive skull base approaches to tumors with the intent of preserving residual hearing. http://anausa.org

Mierzwinski J, Van Den Heuvel E, Fishman AJ , Rivera A, Skrivan J, Application of "Banana Cochleostomy" for Cochlear Implantation in Children with Common Cavity Malformation.  International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology 112 (2018) 16–23.  Puricelli M, Newby M, Fishman AJ , Rivera A, The Petrosquamous Stalactite: Anatomic Characterization and Mastoid Surgical Implications. Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery. (2017) Vol. 156(3) 549-553. Mierzwinski J, Fishman AJ,

Abstract Objective To describe and evaluate a modified orthodromic temporalis tendon transfer technique for facial reanimation in patients with long-standing facial paralysis, incorporating transfer of the coronoid process to improve stability and aesthetic outcomes. Study Design Retrospective case series. Setting Tertiary care teaching hospital. Subjects and Methods Ten consecutive patients with long-standing facial paralysis (>2 years) or irreversible facial nerve injury un

See Video Demonstration Below INTRODUCTION  Many techniques have been described for repair of tympanic membrane perforation and often the decision as to which technique to employ is made during the procedure. The site of the perforation, size of the perforation, the condition of the eustachian tube, and surgeon’s experience all influence the decisions. The extent of a tympanic membrane defect is judged at the outset of surgery, including any additional loss of area that may r