Skull Base Surgery in the Pediatric Population—The 2nd International Collaborative Study (1995–2015)
ABSTRACT Background The current study presents the efforts of a global collaborative group to review the management and outcomes of malignant tumors of the skull base in the pediatric population worldwide. Patients and Methods A total of 28 institutions contributed data on 3061 patients. From this, there were 64 pediatric patients (2.1%).
Dan M. Fliss +50 more
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Congenital cholesteatoma of the mastoid process
We report an extremely rare case of CC isolated to the mastoid process, with no middle ear involvement. An 18-year-old male presented with an ear ache and minimal discharge for 4 months. On examination, external auditory canal was found narrowed with granulations and bony defect present in the posteroinferior part of the canal.
Anju Chauhan +3 more
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A new genus and species of sabretooth, Oriensmilus liupanensis (Barbourofelinae, Nimravidae, Carnivora), from the middle Miocene of China suggests barbourofelines are nimravids, not felids [PDF]
Since the early 2000s, a revival of a felid relationship for barbourofeline sabretooths has become popular due to recent discoveries of fragmentary fossils from Africa.
Guan, Jian +2 more
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Transoral Styloidectomy Approach: A Systematic Review and Enhanced Endoscopic Approach
ABSTRACT Background Synthesize transoral styloidectomy approaches, highlight advantages, disadvantages, surgical outcomes, and describe an improved endoscopic transoral technique. Methods A systematic review of peer‐reviewed articles was conducted on November 11, 2025 in PubMed, Embase, the Cochrane Library, and Medline.
Nana‐Hawwa Abdul‐Rahman +4 more
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An unusual foreign body in the mastoid process
The interest in reporting this case is the unusual manner in which the foreign body entered the mastoid process without any clinical symptoms and remained covered by the skin from outside. Plastic refill of the dot pen (metallic end) pierced the mastoid bone in a child is rather atypical due to a fall.
J N, Gurtu, B K, Jha
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Context dependence of the event-related brain potential associated with reward and punishment
The error-related negativity (ERN) is an event-related brain potential elicited by error commission and by presentation of feedback stimuli indicating incorrect performance. In this study, the authors report two experiments in which participants tried to
Cohen, Jonathan D. +2 more
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The Influence of Emotional Material on Encoding and Retrieving Intentions: An ERP Study in Younger and Older Adults [PDF]
Prospective memory is a cognitive process that comprises the encoding and maintenance of an intention until the appropriate moment of its retrieval. It is of highly relevance for an independent everyday life, especially in older adults; however, there is
Bisiacchi, Ps +3 more
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Abstract Background The incarcerated population in the United States is underserved and aging rapidly; there is a dearth of information regarding their health, including hospital care. Epidemiological information is crucial to guide policymakers’ planning.
Farah Acher Kaiksow +5 more
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Objective: This study examined how the stylomastoid foramen (SMF) relates anatomically to the mastoid process apex, analyzing variations by cranial type (brachy-, meso-, dolichocranic) and age groups, aiming to guide facial nerve blocks and surgical ...
Gulnara Kerimzade, Nariman Movsumov
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Mastoid Surgery Does Not Normalize Tympanometric Middle Ear Pressure in Children With Cholesteatoma
Conflicting mechanism‐based hypotheses have been used to promote selection of different approaches to management of the mastoid in order to optimize middle ear pressure homeostasis after removal of cholesteatoma. For example: (a) conservation of mastoid mucosa and opening of ventilation pathways endoscopically to normalize function, (b) removal of ...
Adrian L. James
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