Education and Training:
MD: 1985, University of California, San Francisco, California.
Residency: University of Washington, Seattle, Washington.
Fellowship: Hearing Development Laboratories, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington.
Clinical Interests: Head and neck surgery; micro vascular surgery, facial plastic and reconstructive surgery.
Research Interests: Cochlear hair cell regeneration, micro vascular surgery.

PUBLICATIONS
Girod, D.A. Management of thyroid eye disease. In Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. Editors - CW Cummings et al., 5th Edition, Mosby Year Book, Philadelphia, PA, In Press, 2005.

Girod, D.A., Tsue, T.T. Free Tissue Transfer. In Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. Editors - CW Cummings et al., 5th Edition, Mosby Year Book, Philadelphia, PA, In Press, 2005.

Tsue, T.T., Kriet, J.D., Wallace, D.I, Girod, D.A. Planning and Diagnostic Evaluation in Oral Cavity Reconstruction. In Oral Cavity Reconstruction. Editors – T. Day and D.A. Girod, Marcel-Dekker, Inc, New York, NY, In Press, 2005.

Tsue, T.T., Girod, D.A. Patient evaluation for oral cavity reconstruction. In Oral Cavity Reconstruction. Editors – T. Day and D.A. Girod, Marcel-Dekker, Inc, New York, NY, In Press, 2005.

Girod, D.A., Tsue, T.T. Composite Defects of the Oromandibular Complex. In Oral Cavity Reconstruction. Editors – T. Day and D.A. Girod, Marcel-Dekker, Inc, New York, NY, In Press, 2005.

Oral Cavity Reconstruction. Editors - Day, T., Girod, D.A. Marcel-Dekker, New York, NY, In Press, 2005.

Militsakh, O.N., Werle, A., Mohyuddin, N., Toby, E.B., Kriet, J.D., Wallace, D.I., Girod, D.A., Tsue, T.T. Comparison of radial forearm to fibula and scapula osteocutaneous free flaps for oromandibular reconstruction. Archives of Otolaryngol, In Press, 2005.

Merati, A.L., Rieder, A.A., Park, D.L., Patel, N.J., Girod, D.A. Does successful tracheal resection require releasing maneuvers? Otolaryngol Head and Neck Surg, In Press, 2005.

Militskah, O., Wallace, D.I., Kriet, J.D., Tsue, T.T., Girod, D.A. The osteocutaneous radial forearm free flap for management of osteoradionecrosis of the mandible. Otolaryngol Head and Neck Surg., In Press, 2005.

Smittkamp, S.E., Girod, D.A., Durham, D. Role of cochlear integrity in cochlear nucleus neuron activity and number after cochlea removal in aging broiler chickens. Hearing Research, 204:48-59, 2005.

Kaiser, C.L., Girod, D.A., Durham, D. Breed-dependent susceptibility to acute sound exposure in young chickens. Hearing Research, 203:101-111, 2005.

Lichtenhan, J.T., Chertoff, M.E., Smittkamp, S.E., Durham, D., Girod, D.A. Predicting severity of cochlear hair cell damage in adult chickens using DPOAE input-output functions. Hearing Research, 201:109-120, 2005.

Bunting E.C., Park D.L., Durham D., Girod D.A. Gentamicin pharmacokinetics in the chicken inner ear. J. Assoc. Res. Otolaryngol. 5:144-52, 2004.
Militsakh, O.N., Wallace, D.I., Kriet, J.D., Girod, D.A., Olvera, M.S., Tsue, T.T. Use of the 2.0-mm locking reconstruction plate in primary oromandibular reconstruction after composite resection. Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery. 131:660-5, 2004.

Sale, K, Wallace, D.I., Girod, D.A., Tsue, T.T. Radiation-induced malignancies of the head and neck. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg, 131:643-5, 2004.

Girod, D.A., Weed, D. Pedicled Flap Module. National Online Resident Study Guide, American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, 2003.

Smittkamp SE, Park PL, Girod DA, Durham D (2003) Effects of age and cochlear damage on the metabolic activity of the avian cochlear nucleus. Hearing Research, 175:101-111.

Durham D, Park DL, Girod DA (2002) Breed differences in cochlear integrity in adult, commercially raised chickens. Hearing Research, 166:82-95.

Park DL, Girod DA, Durham D (2002) Avian brainstem neurogenesis is stimulated during cochlear hair cell regeneration. Brain Research 949:1-10.

Smittkamp SE, Colgan AL, Park DL, Girod DA, Durham D (2002) Time course and quantification of changes in cochlear integrity observed in commercially-raised broiler chickens. Hearing Research, 170:139-154.

Johnson PL, Eckert DA, Brecheisen MA, Girod DA, Tsue TT (2002) Percutaneous ethanol sclerotherapy of venous malformations of the tongue. Am J Neuroradiology, 23:1-4.

Girod DA (2001) Head and Neck Cancer in the VA Population. VHSJ, 3(6):9-10.

Jaeckel EC, Raja S, Tan J, Das SK, Dey SK, Girod DA, Tsue TT, Sanford TR (2001) Expression of Cox-2, VEGF, and PPARis correlated with head and neck squamous cell carcinoma. Arch Otolaryngology, 127(10):1253-9.

Shulze S, DeWitt A, Fan F, Girod DA, Tsue TT (2001) Woman presenting with a postauricular mass. Am J Otolaryngology, 22(2):132-7.

Girod DA, Hanna E, Marontette L (2001) Esthesioneuroblastoma. Head and Neck, 23(6):500-505.

Raju GS, Hershberger J, Crawford G, Girod DA, Tsue,TT, Merati A (2001) Laryngeal-jack assisted retrograde esophageal membranotomy through a PEG. Gastrointest Endoscopy, 53:239-240.

Werle AH, Tsue TT, Toby EB, Girod DA (2000) Osteocutaneous radial forearm flap use without donor site morbidity. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg, 123:711-717.

Nuckols D, Tsue TT, Toby EB, Girod DA (2000) Preoperative evaluation of radial forearm vasculature using the Objective Allen’s Test. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg, 123:553-557.

Edmonds JE, Bowers K, Toby EB, Girod DA: (2000) Torsional strength of the radius following osteofascio-cutaneous free flap harvest with and without primary bone plating. Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surg, 123:400-408.

Girod DA, Park RH, Park D, Durham D: (2000) Morphological and functional changes in the avian cochlea after single high dose gentamicin. American Journal of Otolaryngology, 21:379-388.

Durham D, Park DL, Girod DA (2000) Central nervous system plasticity during hair cell loss and regeneration. Hearing Research, 147:145-159.

Girod, DA (2000) The Osteocutaneous Radial Forearm Free Flap for the Reconstruction of Composite Defects in the Oral Cavity. Proceedings on Head and Neck Cancer, 5:605-611.

Bowers KW, Edmonds JE, Girod DA, Jayaraman GL, Chua CP, Toby EB (2000) Osteocutaneous radial forearm free flaps– the necessity of internal fixation of the donor-site defect to prevent pathological fracture. J Bone and Joint Surg, 82:694-703.

Edmonds JE, Woodruff JM, Girod DA (1999) Venous valves in the head and neck: implications for micro-vascular surgery. Archives of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, 125:1151-1153.

Park DL, Girod DA, Durham D (1999) Tonotopic changes in 2-deoxyglucose activity in chick cochlear nucleus during hair cell loss and regeneration. Hearing Research, 138:45-55.

Park D, Girod DA, Durham D (1998) Evidence for the loss and recovery of chick brainstem auditory neurons during gentamicin-induced cochlear damage and regeneration. Hearing Research, 126:84-98.

Husmann KR, Morgan AS, Girod DA, Durham D (1998) Round window administration of gentamicin: A new method for the study of ototoxicity of cochlear hair cells. Hearing Research, 125:109-119.

Wilson CJ, Woodroof JM, Girod DA (1998) Octreotide scanning in otolaryngology: The first report of Hurthle Cell Carcinoma. Annals Otol Rhinol Laryngol, 107:847-850.

Edmonds JE, Girod DA, Woodruff JM, Bruegger DE (1997) Third branchial anomalies: avoiding recurrences. Arch Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg, 123(4):438-441.

McCulloch TM, Girod DA, Tsue TT, Jensen N, Weymuller EA Jr (1997) Risk factors for pulmonary complications in the postoperative head and neck surgery patient. Head and Neck, 19(5):372-377.

Girod DA (1997) Effects of second hand smoke in otolaryngology. Current Opinions in Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, 5:187-190.

O'Malley T, Postma GN, Holtel M, Girod DA (1995) The effect of local epinephrine on cutaneous blood flow in the human neck. Laryngoscope, 105:140-143.

Girod DA, McCulloch TM, Tsue TT, Weymuller EA Jr (1995) Risk factors for complications in clean-contaminated head and neck surgical procedures. Head and Neck, 17:7-13

Tsue TT, McCulloch TM, Girod DA, Couper DJ, Weymuller EA, Glenn MG (1994) Predictors of carcinomatous invasion of the mandible. Head and Neck, 16:116-126.

Girod DA, Bigler SA, Coltrera MD (1992) Riedel's Thyroiditis: Report of a lethal case and review of the literature. Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, 107:591-595.

Girod DA, Orcutt JC, Cummings CW (1993) Orbital decompression for the preservation of vision in Graves' ophthalmolopathy. Arch of Otolaryngol Head and Neck Surgery, 119:229-233.

Girod DA, Rubel EW (1991) Hair cell regeneration in the avian cochlea. Ear Nose and Throat Journal, 70:343-354.

Girod DA, Tucci DL, Rubel EW (1991) Anatomical correlates of functional recovery in the avian inner ear following aminoglycoside ototoxicity. Laryngoscope, 101:1139-1149.

Girod DA, Duckert LG, Rubel EW (1989) Possible precursors of regenerated hair cells in the avian cochlea following acoustic trauma. Hearing Research, 42:175-194.

BOOK CHAPTERS
Girod DA (1998) Management of thyroid eye disease. In Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. Editors - CW Cummings et al., Mosby Year Book, Philadelphia, PA, 1092-1106.

Girod DA (1995) Surgery of the Orbit. In Otolaryngology. Editor - GM English, J.B. Lippincott, Philadelphia, PA, 4:1-40.

Tsue TT, Girod DA (2001) Osteocutaneous Radial Forearm Flap. In Otolaryngology and Facial Plastic Surgery/Reconstructive Surgery. Editors – G Branham et al. eMedicine.com, Inc

Girod DA, Tsue TT (2003) Composite Defects of the Oromandibular Complex. In Oral Cavity Reconstruction. Editors – T Day and DA Girod, Marcel Dekker, Inc, New York, NY (in print).

Girod DA, Tsue TT (2003) Free Tissue Transfer. In Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. Editors - CW Cummings et al. 5th Edition, Mosby Year Book, Philadelphia, PA, (in preparation).

Girod DA, Weed D (2003) Pedicled Flap Module. National Online Resident Study Guide, American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery.

TEXTBOOKS
Oral Cavity Reconstruction. Editors: Day T, Girod DA. Marcel-Dekker, New York, NY, projected for print 2003.

Daniel E. Bruegger, MD
Associate Professor and Co-Vice Chairman
Director, Division of Pediatric Otolaryngology

Education and Training:
MD: 1986, University of Kansas School of Medicine, Kansas City, KS.
Internship: St. Luke's Hospital, Kansas City, MO.
Residency: University of Kansas Medical Center., Kansas City, KS.
Clinical Interests: Pediatric otolaryngology, cystic fibrosis, and general otolaryngology.
Research Interests: Sinusitis in cystic fibrosis, pediatric sinusitis, and recurrent respiratory papilloma.

Publications:
Kirse, D.J., Werle, A.H., Murphy, J.V., Eyen, T.P., Bruegger, D.E., Hornig, G.W., Torkelson, R.D. Vagus nerve stimulator implantation in children. Archives of Otolaryngology -- Head & Neck Surgery. 128:1263-8, 2002.

Werle A.H., Nicklaus P.J., Kirse D.J., Bruegger D.E. A retrospective study of tonsillectomy in the under 2-year-old child: indications, perioperative management, and complications. International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology. 67:453-60, 2003.

Bruegger D, Hoover LA: “Hyperparathyroidism”. Current Therapy in Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, 6th Edition, 1998, 307-311.

Nuckols DA, Tsue TT, Woodroof JM, Bruegger DE, Hoover LA: “Elderly man presenting with asymptomatic hypercalcemia”. American Journal of Otolaryngology, 1998, 19(5): 311-5.

Edmonds JL, Girod DA, Woodroof JM, Bruegger DE: “Third branchial anomalies. Avoiding recurrences”. Archives of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, 1997, 123(4): 438-41.

Terance T. Tsue, MD, FACS
Associate Professor and Co-Vice Chairman
Residency Program Director

Education and Training:
MD: 1989, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland.
Internship: University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle, Washington.
Residency: University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle, Washington.
Fellowship: Virginia Merrill Bloedel Hearing Research Center, Seattle, Washington.
Clinical Interests: Head and Neck Surgery, Microvascular Surgery, Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.
Research Interests: Vestibular Hair Cell Regeneration, Microvascular Free Flap Reconstruction.

Publications:
Tsue, T.T., Girod, D.A. Patient evaluation for oral cavity reconstruction. In Oral Cavity Reconstruction. Editors – T. Day and D.A. Girod, Marcel-Dekker, Inc, New York, NY, In press, 2005.

Girod, D.A., Tsue, T.T. Composite Defects of the Oromandibular Complex. In Oral Cavity Reconstruction. Editors – T. Day and D.A. Girod, Marcel-Dekker, Inc, New York, NY, In press, 2005.
Tsue, T.T., Kriet, J.D., Wallace, D.I, Girod, D.A. Planning and Diagnostic Evaluation in Oral Cavity Reconstruction. In Oral Cavity Reconstruction. Editors – T. Day and D.A. Girod, Marcel-Dekker, Inc, New York, NY, In press, 2005.

Girod, D.A., Tsue, T.T. Free Tissue Transfer. In Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. Editors - CW Cummings et al., 5th Edition, Mosby Year Book, Philadelphia, PA, In Press, 2005.

Militsakh, O.N., Wallace, D.I., Kriet, J.D., Tsue, T.T., Girod, D.A. The osteocutaneous radial forearm free flap for management of osteoradionecrosis of the mandible. Otolaryngol Head and Neck Surg., In Press, 2005.

Militsakh, O.N., Wallace, D.I., Kriet, J.D., Girod, D.A., Olvera, M.S., Tsue, T.T. Use of the 2.0-mm locking reconstruction plate in primary oromandibular reconstruction after composite resection. Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery. 131:660-5, 2004.

Morgan, A.S., McIff, T., Park, D.L., Tsue, T.T., Kriet, J.D. Biomechanical properties of materials used in static facial suspension, Archives of Facial Plastic Surgery, 6:308-310, 2004.

Sale, K., Wallace, D.I., Girod, D.A., Tsue, T.T. Radiation-induced malignancy of the head and neck, Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, 131:643-645, 2004.

Okeyumi, Kola, Tsue, T.T.: “Role of diagnostic techniques in the management of sinusitis”. American Family Physician, 2002; 66:1882-1886.

Johnson, P., Brecheisen, M.A., Girod, D.A., Tsue, T.T., Eckard, D.A.: "Percutaneous ethanol sclerotherapy of venous malformations of the tongue", Journal of Neuroradiology, 2002 , 23(5): 779-782

Tsue, T.T., Girod, D.A.: “Osteocutaneous radial forearm free flap”. Otolaryngology and Facial Plastic Surgery/Reconstructive Surgery-emedicine.com, 2001.

Jaeckel, E.C., Raja, S., Tan, J., Das, S.K., Dey, S.K., Girod, D.A., Tsue, T.T., Sanford, T.R.: “Correlation of Expression of Cyclooxygenase-2, Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor, and Peroxisome Proliferator-Activated Receptor-delta with Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma”. Archives of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, 2001, 127(10):1253-9.

Schulze, S., Tsue, T.T., Dewitt, A., Fan, F., Girod, D.A.: “Woman presenting with a postauricular mass”. American Journal of Otolaryngology, 2001, 22(2):132-137.

Raju, G.S., Hershberger, J., Crawford, G., Girod, D.A., Tsue, T.T., Merati, A.: “Laryngeal jack assisted retrograde esophageal membranotomy through a gastrostomy”. Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, 2001, 53:239-240.

Chang, C.W.D., Tsue, T.T., Hermreck, A.S., Baxter, K.G., Hoover, L.A.: “Efficacy of pre-operative dual-phase sestamibi scanning in hyperparathyroidism”. American Journal of Otolaryngology, 2000, 21(6):355-359.

Werle, A.H., Tsue, T.T., Toby, E.B., Girod, D.A.: “The osteocutaneous radial forearm free flap: its use without significant donor site morbidity”. Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, 2000, 123:711-717.

Nuckols, D., Tsue, T.T., Toby, E.B., Girod, D.A.: “Preoperative evaluation of radial forearm free flap patient using the Objective Allen’s Test”. Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, 2000, 123:553-557.

Raju, G.S., Ahmed, I., Bunting, E., Tsue, T.T.: “A novel approach to radiation-induced post-cricoid esophageal stricture: the ‘laryngeal jack’ to facilitate dilation”. Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, 2000, 52(2):282-285.

Tawfik, O., Tsue, T.T., Pantazis, C., Nuckols, D.A., Younes, S., Webb, P.: “Salivary gland neoplasms with basaloid cell features: Report of two cases diagnosed by fine-needle aspiration cytology”. Diagnostic Cytopathology, 1999, 21(1): 46-50.

Wilson, C.J., Woodruff, J.M., Tsue, T. T.: “Pathologic Quiz Case: A Case of a Laryngeal Saccular Cyst”. Archives of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, 1999, 125(4):462-465.

Nuckols, D.A., Tsue, T.T., Woodroof, J.M., Bruegger, D.E., Hoover, L.A.: “Elderly male presenting with asymptomatic hypercalcemia”. American Journal of Otolaryngology, 1998, 19(5): 311-315.

Folpe, A.L., Tsue, T.T., Weymuller, E.A.Jr., Oda, D., True, L.D.: “Odontogenic ghost cell carcinoma: A case report with immunohistochemical and ultrastructural characterization”. Journal of Oral Pathology and Medicine, 1998, 27:185-9.

McCulloch, T.M., Jensen, N.F., Girod, D.A., Tsue, T.T., Weymuller, E.A.Jr.: “Risk factors for pulmonary complications in the postoperative head and neck surgery patient”. Head and Neck, 1997, 19(5):372-377.

Tsue, T.T., Desyatnikova, S.S., Deleyiannis, F.W.-B., Futran, N.D., Stack, B.C.Jr., Weymuller, E.A.Jr., Glenn, M.G.: “Comparison of cost and function in reconstruction of the posterior oral cavity and oropharynx: Free versus pedicled soft-tissue transfer”. Archives of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, 1997, 123:731-737.

Tsue, T.T., Bailet, J.W., Barlow, D.W., Makielski, K.H.: “Bilateral sinonasal papillomas in aplastic maxillary sinuses”. American Journal of Otolaryngology, 1997, 18(4): 263-268.

Oesterle, E.C., Tsue, T.T., Rubel, E.W: “Induction of cell proliferation in avian inner ear sensory epithelia by insulin-like growth factor-I and insulin”. Journal of Comparative Neurology, 1997, 380:262-274.

Tsue, T.T., Oesterle, E.C., Rubel, E.W: “In vitro analysis of hair cell regeneration in the avian inner ear”. Auditory System Plasticity and Regeneration. New York, Thieme Medical Publishers, Incorporated, 1996: 13-29.

Tsue, T.T., Stanley, R.B.Jr.: "Intradiploic arachnoid cyst presenting as a frontal sinus mass". Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, 1996, 114(1): 110-2.

Tsue, T.T., Wood, D.E., True, L.D., Weymuller, E.A.Jr.: "Grand Rounds: Male presenting with hoarseness and a thyroid mass". American Journal of Otolaryngology, 1995, 16(3): 158-164.

Weisleder, P., Tsue, T.T., Rubel, E.W: “Hair cell replacement in avian vestibular epithelium: Supporting cell to Type I hair cell”. Hearing Research, 1995, 82: 125-133.

Girod, D.A., McCulloch, T.M., Tsue, T.T., Weymuller, E.A. Jr.: “Risk factors for complications in clean-contaminated head and neck surgical procedures”. Head and Neck, 1995, 17(1): 7-13.

Tsue, T.T., Oesterle, E.C., Rubel, E.W: “Hair cell regeneration in the inner ear”. Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, 1994, 111: 281-301.

Bauer, C.A., Redleaf, M.I., Gartlan, M.G., Tsue, T.T., McCulloch, T.M.: "Carotid sinus syncope in head and neck cancer". Laryngoscope, 1994, 104(4): 497-503.

Tsue, T.T., Oesterle, E.C., Rubel, E.W: "Diffusible factors regulate hair cell regeneration in the avian inner ear". Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences USA, 1994, 91(4): 1584-1588.

Tsue, T.T., McCulloch, T.M., Girod, D.A., Couper, D.J., Weymuller, E.A. Jr., Glenn, M.G.: “Predictors of carcinomatous invasion of the mandible”. Head and Neck, 1994, 16(2): 116-126.

Tsue, T.T., Watling, D.L., Weisleder, P., Coltrera, M.D., Rubel, E.W: "Identification of hair cell progenitors and intermitotic migration of their nuclei in the normal and regenerating avian inner ear". Journal of Neuroscience, 1994, 14(1): 140-152.

Oesterle, E.C., Tsue, T.T., Reh, T.A., Rubel, E.W: "Hair-cell regeneration in organ cultures of the postnatal chicken inner ear". Hearing Research, 1993, 70(1): 85-108.

Widlus, D.M., Lammert, G.K., Brant, A., Tsue, T.T., Samphillipo, M.A., Magee, C., Starr, F.L., Anderson, J.H., White, R.I. Jr.: "In vivo evaluation of iophendylate-cyanoacrylate mixtures". Radiology, 1992; 185(1): 269-273.

Mori, T., Tsue, T.T., Marmor, M.F.: "Electrical responses from detached retina inside the intact rabbit eye". Investigative Ophthalmology and Visual Science, 1988; 29(7): 1040-1043.

Gregory A. Ator, MD, FACS
Associate Professor
Director, Division of Otology/Neurotology
Director, Audiology/Vestibular Rehabilitation Laboratory

Education and Training:
MD: 1985, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas.
Residency: University of California at Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California.
Fellowship: Neurotology – Skull Base Surgery, Baylor College of Medicine Houston, Texas.
Clinical Interests: Otology, neurotology, disorders of the facial nerves.
Research Interests: Endolymphatic hydrops, Meniere's Disease, Cochlear non-linearity.

Publications:
Ator, G.A., Moriarty, P.M., Morgan, A., Gibson, C.A., Nunnelee, A. Heparin-Induced Extracorporeal Low-Density Lipoprotein Precipitation (H.E.L.P.) Apheresis for the Treatment of Idiopathic Sudden Sensorineural Hearing Loss: A 4 Patient Case Report. Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery, Submitted, 2005.

A. Devaiah, Kristen L. Dawson, J. A. Ferraro, G.A. Ator: Area curve ratios significantly improve diagnostic sensitivity of electrocochleography in early Meniere’s Disease. In press June 2003. Archives of Otolaryngology.

Jenkins, H.A., Ator, G.A. Traumatic Facial Paralysis. In Otologic Surgery, 2nd Edition, Editors - D. Brackman, C. Shelton, M.Arriaga, W.B. Saunders, Philadelphia, PA, 318-331, 2001.

A Devaiah, G.A. Ator: Clinical indicators useful in predicting response to the medical management of Meniere's Disease. Laryngoscope 110:1861-1865, 2000.

J.L. Edmonds, J.M. Woodroof, G.A. Ator: Middle-ear lipoma as a cause of otomastoiditis. Journal of Laryngology and Otology. 111: 1162-5, 1997.

M.E. Chertoff, T. Steele, G.A. Ator: Characterizing Cochlear Mechano-Electric Transduction via a Non-Linear Systems Identification Procedure. Journal of the Acoustical Society of America. 100: 3741-3753, 1996.

G.A. Ator: Vestibular Disorders: A Therapeutic Update. Audio Digest 26:4, 1993.

G.A. Ator: Meniere's Disease. Kansas Medicine 94:322-325, 1993.

G.A. Ator, J.C Andrews, D.S. Maxwell: Preparation of the Human Skull for Anatomical Study. Skull Base Surgery 3: 1-6,
1993.

H.A. Jenkins, G.A. Ator: Long-term compensation following vestibular nerve section. Proc. XV11th Barany S 371-4,1992.

J.C. Andrews, G.A. Ator, V. Honrubia: The Exacerbation of Symptoms in Meniere's Disease During the Premenstrual Period. Archives of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery 118: 74-82, 1992

G.A. Ator, E. Abemayor, R. Lufkin, W.N. Hanafee, P.H. Ward: Evaluation of Mandibular Tumor Invasion with Magnetic
Resonance Imaging. Archives of Otolaryngology 116: 454-459, 1990.

N.J. Coker, G.A. Ator, H.A. Jenkins, C.R. Neblett, James R. Morris: Carbon Dioxide Laser Stapedotomy: A Histopathological Study. American Journal of Otolaryngology 7:253-257, 1986.

N.J. Coker, G.A. Ator, H.A. Jenkins, C.R. Neblett, J.R. Morris: Carbon Dioxide Laser Stapedotomy: Thermal Effects in
Vestibule. Archives of Otolaryngology 111:601-605,1985

G.A. Ator, N.J. Coker, H.A. Jenkins: Thermal Injury to the Intratemporal Facial Nerve Following CO2 Laser Application.
American Journal of Otolaryngology 6:437-442, 1985.

Thomas Cotton, MD
Clinical Assistant Professor

Education and Training:
BA: 1962, University of Illinois, Urbana, IL.
MD: 1965, University of Illinois College of Medicine, Chicago, IL
Residency: University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE

Dianne Durham, PhD
Professor
Director, Division of Research

Education and Training:
BS: 1982, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana.
PhD: 1986, Washington University, St. Louis, Missouri.
Post doctoral Fellow: University of Virginia Medical Center, Charlottesville, Virginia.
Research Interests: Effects of altered auditory and vestibular experience on the central nervous system, CNS neuronal cell death.

Publications:
Imig, T.J., Durham, D. Effect of unilateral noise exposure on the tonotopic distribution of spontaneous activity in the cochlear nucleus and inferior colliculus of the rat. J.Comp. Neurol., In Press, 2005.

Smittkamp, S.E., Girod, D.A., Durham, D. Role of cochlear integrity in cochlear nucleus neuron activity and number after cochlea removal in aging broiler chickens. Hearing Research, 204:48-59, 2005.

Kaiser, C.L., Girod, D.A., Durham, D. Breed-dependent susceptibility to acute sound exposure in young chickens. Hearing Research, 203:101-111, 2005.

Smittkamp, S.E., Durham, D. Effect of cochlear integrity on cochlear nucleus neuron glucose metabolism in aged adult broiler chickens. Hearing Research, 202:209-221, 2005.

Bunting E.C., Park D.L., Durham D., Girod D.A. Gentamicin pharmacokinetics in the chicken inner ear. J. Assoc. Res. Otolaryngol., 5:144-52, 2004.

Smittkamp, S.E., Durham, D. Contributions of age, cochlear integrity, and auditory environment to avian cochlear nucleus metabolism. Hearing Research, 195: 79-89, 2004.

Smittkamp, S.E., Park, D.L., Girod, D.A. and Durham, D. Effects of age and cochlear damage on the metabolic activity of the avian cochlear nucleus. Hearing Research, 175:101-111, 2003.

Morgan, AS, Nuckols, D., Durham D. and Girod, DA, Anatomical and functional recovery of chicken cochlea following topic unilateral application of gentamicin. Hearing Research, Submitted 2003.

Tucci, D.L., Cant, N.B., and Durham, D. Conductive hearing loss results changes in cytochrome oxidase activity in gerbil central auditory system. J. Assoc. Res. Otolaryngol, 3:89-106, 2002.

Durham, D., Park, D.L. and Girod, D.A. Breed differences in cochlear integrity in adult, commercially raised chickens. Hearing Research, 166:82-95, 2002.

Park, D.L., Girod, D.A. and Durham, D. Avian brainstem neurogenesis is stimulated during cochlear hair cell regeneration. Brain Resesarch, 949:1-10, 2002.

Smittkamp, S.E., Colgan, A.L., Park, D.L., Girod, D.A., and Durham, D. Time course and quantification of changes in cochlear integrity observed in commercially-raised broiler chickens. Hearing Research, 170:139-154, 2002.

Bunting, E.C., Park, D.L. Durham, D. and Girod, D.A. Gentamicin pharmacokinetics in the chick cochlea. Laryngoscope, Submitted 2002.

Tucci, D.L., Cant, N.B., and Durham, D. Conductive hearing loss results changes in cytochrome oxidase activity in gerbil central
auditory system. J. Assoc. Res. Otolaryngology, 3:89-106, 2002.

Tucci, D.L., Cant, N.B., and Durham, D. Effects of conductive hearing loss on gerbil central auditory system activity in silence. Hearing Research, 155:124-132, 2001.

Durham, D., Park, D.L., and Girod, D.A. Central nervous system plasticity during hair cell loss and regeneration. Hearing Research, 147:145-159, 2000.

Lurie, D.I. and Durham, D. Neuronal death, not axonal degeneration, results in significant gliosis within the cochlear nucleus of adult chickens. Hearing Research, 149:178-188, 2000.

Girod, D.A., Park, R.H., Park, D.L. and Durham,D. Morphological and functional changes in the avian cochlea after single high-dose gentamicin. Am. J. Otolaryngology, 21:379-388; 2000.

Edmonds, J., Hoover, L.A., and Durham, D. Breed differences in deafferentation-induced neuronal cell death and shrinkage in chick cochlear nucleus. Hearing Research, 127:62-76, 1999.

Tucci, D.L., Cant, N.B., and Durham, D. Conductive hearing loss results in a decrease in central auditory system activity in the young gerbil. Laryngoscope, 109:1359-1371, 1999

Park, D.L., Girod, D.A. and Durham, D. Tonotopic changes in 2-deoxyglucose activity in chick cochlear nucleus during hair cell loss and regeneration. Hearing Research, 138:45-55, 1999.

Husmann, K.R., Morgan, A.S., Girod, D.A., and Durham, D. Round window administration of gentamicin: A new method for the study of ototoxicity of cochlear hair cells. Hearing Research, 125:109-119, 1998.

Park, D.L., Girod, D.A., and Durham, D.: Evidence for loss and recovery of chick brainstem auditory neurons during gentamicin-induced cochlear damage and regeneration. Hearing Research, 126:84-98, 1998.

Hyde, G.E. and Durham, D.: Rapid increase in mitochondrial volume in nucleus magnocellularis neurons following cochlea
removal. J. Comp. Neurol. 339:27-48, 1994.

Hyde, G.E. and D. Durham: Increased deafferentation-induced cell death in chick brainstem auditory neurons following
blockade of mitochondrial protein synthesis with chloramphenicol. J. Neuroscience 14:291-300, 1994.

Durham, D., Matschinsky, F.M., and Rubel, E.W : Altered malate dehydrogenase activity in n. magnocellularis of the
chicken following cochlea removal. Hearing Research, 70:151-159, 1993.

Born, D.E., Durham, D. and Rubel, E.W : Afferent influences on brainstem auditory nuclei in the chick: Nucleus
magnocellularis neuronal activity following cochlea removal. Brain Research 557:37-47, 1991.

Rubel, E.W, Hyson, R.L. and Durham, D.: Afferent regulation of neurons in the brain stem auditory system. J. Neurobiol.
21:169-196, 1990.

Richardson, B.E. and Durham, D.: Blood flow changes in chicken brain stem auditory nuclei following cochlea removal.
Hearing Research 46:53-62, 1990.

Hyde, G.E. and Durham, D.: Cytochrome oxidase response to cochlea removal in chicken auditory brainstem neurons. J.
Comp. Neurol. 297:329-339, 1990.

Code, R.A., Durham, D. and Rubel, E.W : Effects of cochlea removal on GABAergic terminals in nucleus magnocellularis of the chicken. J. Comp. Neurol. 301:643-654, 1990.

Durham, D., Rubel, E.W and Steel, K.S.: Cochlear ablation in deafness mutant mice: 2-deoxyglucose analysis suggests no
spontaneous activity of cochlear origin. Hearing Research 43:39-46, 1989.

Durham, D. and Rubel, E.W: Afferent influences on brain stem auditory nuclei of the chicken: Changes in succinate
dehydrogenase activity following cochlea removal. J. Comp. Neurol. 231:446-456, 1985.

Durham, D. and Woolsey, T.A.: Functional organization in cortical barrels of normal and vibrissae-damaged mice: A (3H) 2-deoxyglucose study. J. Comp. Neurol. 235:97-110, 1985.

Simons, D.J., Durham, D., and Woolsey, T.A.: Functional organization of mouse and rat SmI barrel cortex following vibrissal damage on different postnatal days. Somatosens. Res. 1:207-245, 1984.

Durham, D. and Woolsey, T.A.: Effects of neonatal whisker lesions on mouse central trigeminal pathways. J. Comp. Neurol.223:424-447, 1984.

Rubel, E.W., Born, D.E., Deitch, J.S., and Durham, D.: Recent advances toward understanding auditory system development. In: Hearing Science. C.I. Berlin (Ed.) College Hill Press, San Diego, pp. 109-157, 1984.

Dietrich, W.D., Durham, D., Lowry, O.H., and Woolsey, T.A.: "Increased" sensory stimulation leads to changes in energy
related enzymes in the brain. J. Neurosci. 2:1608-1613, 1982.

Durham, D., Woolsey, T.A., and Kruger, L.: Cellular localization of 2-[3H]deoxy-D-glucose from paraffin-embedded brains.
J. Neurosci. 1:519-526, 1981.

Dietrich, W.D., Durham, D., Lowry, O.H., and Woolsey, T.A.: Quantitative histochemical effects of whisker damage on
single identified cortical barrels in the adult mouse. J. Neurosci. 1:929-935, 1981.

Woolsey, T.A., Durham, D., Harris, R.M., Simons, D.J., and Valentino, K.L.: Somatosensory Development. In:
Development of Perception. Psychobiological Perspectives. R.N. Aslin, J.R. Roberts and M.R. Peterson (Eds.) Academic
Press, New York, pp. 259-292, 1981.

Durham, D. and Woolsey, T.A.: Acute whisker removal reduces neuronal activity in barrels of mouse SmI cortex. J. Comp. Neurol. 178:629-644, 1978.

Green, M.C., Durham, D., Mayer, T.C., and Hoppe, P.C.: Evidence from chimaeras for the pattern of proliferation of
epidermis in the mouse. Genet. Res. (Camb.) 29:279-284, 1977.

Durham, D. and Woolsey, T.A.: Barrels and columnar cortical organization: Evidence from 2-deoxyglucose (2-DG)
experiments. Brain Res. 137:169-174, 1977.

David Garnett, MD
Associate Professor

Education and Training:
MD: 1989, University of Virginia School of Medicine, Morgantown, West Virginia
Internship: West Virginia University, Morgantown, West Virginia
Residency: West Virginia University, Morgantown, West Virginia
Fellowship: Vanderbilt University, Nashville, Tennessee
Clinical Interest: Laryngology
Research Interest: Larynx Micro Anatomy; Surgical Repair of Glottic Webs; Neuro Physiologic of Voice Disorders

Publications:
Bhuta, T, Patrick, L, Garnett, J.D. Perceptual Evaluation of Voice Quality and its Correlation with Acoustic Measurements. Journal of Voice 18: 299-304, 2004.

Sheppert, A.D., Spirou, G.A., Berrebi A.S., Garnett, J.D. Three-dimensional reconstruction of immunolabeled neuromuscular junctions in the human thyroarytenoid muscle. Laryngoscope 113: 1973-1976, 2003.

Garnett JD: “Tobacco and Laryngeal Pathology.” West Virginia State Medical Association Medical Journal. January/February 2001, Vol 97, No. 1: 13-16.

Wax MK, Garnett JD, Graeber G: "Thorascopic Staging of Stomal Recurrence." Head and Neck. September/October 1995: 409-413.

Garnett JD. Ramadan HH: "Swallowing Dysfunction Following Tonsillectomy." Otolarvngologv -Head and Neck Surgery. 1996 Vol.114, No 6: 813-17.

Garnett JD, Cook CB: "Primary Bronchopulmonary Fibrosarcoma of the Trachea in a Child." Southern Medical Journal. 1993 Vol.86, No 11: 1283-5.

Jacquelyne Holdcraft, MD
Clinical Assistant Professor

Education and Training:
MD: 1963, Louisiana State University, New Orleans, Louisiana
Residency: University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, Kansas
Fellowship: Otolaryngic Pathology, Armed Forces Institute of Patholoty, Washington, DC
Clinical Interest: Otolaryngic Allergy

Publications:
Gallagher, J.C., Holdcraft, J: (1969) Maliganant Melanomas of the Nasal and Paranasal Sinus Mucosa. Annals Otology,
Rhinology and Laryngology 78: 5-20.

Kirchner, F.R., Holdcraft, J: (1969) Fixation in Vivo by Preassessed Intralabyrinthine Perfussion in Cats’ Inner Ears, Laryngoscopy 79: 857

Pinsker, O.T., Holdcraft, J.: (1971) Surgical Management of Anterior Epistaxis. Transactions of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology 75: 492

Larry A. Hoover, MD, FACS
Professor

Education and Training:
MD: 1971, Ohio State University College of Medicine, Columbus, Ohio.
Internship: Los Angeles County-USC Medical Center, Los Angeles, California.
Residency: Oregon Health Sciences University Hospital, Portland, Oregon.
Fellowship: Head and Neck Oncology and Reconstructive Surgery, University Liverpool, England.

Publications:
Devaiah, A.K., Larsen, C., Tawfik, O., O'Boynick, P., Hoover, LA., Esthesioneuroblastoma: endoscopic nasal and anterior craniotomy resection. Laryngoscope. 113:2086-90, 2003.

Chang, CW, Tsue, TT, Hermreck, AS, Baxter, KG, Hoover, LA: “Efficacy of Pre-operative Dual-phase Sestamibi Scanning in Hyperparathyroidism,” American Journal of Otolaryngology, Vol. 21, No. 6 (November-December), 2000: pp 355-359.

Glynn, M., Sanford, T., Hoover, LA, et al: “Characterization of Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) in Airway Papillomas by Histologic and Biochemical Analysis,” Annals of Otology, Rhinology & Laryngology, 1999, 108: 11, 1073-1077.

Edmonds, JE Jr., Hoover, LA, Durham, D: “Breed Differences in Chick Cochlear Nucleus Neuronal Cell Death and Shrinkage after Cochlea Removal,” Hearing Research, 1999, 127: 62-76.

Robinson, AB, Das, SK, Bruegger, DE, Hoover, LA, Sanford, TR: “Characterization of Cyclooxygenase in Laryngeal Papilloma by Molecular Techniques,” Laryngoscopy, 1999, 109: 1137-1141.

Bruegger, D, Hoover, LA: “Hyperparathyroidism,” In Sixth Edition of Current Therapy in Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery, 1998, 307-311.

Nuckols, D, Tsue, TT, Woodroof, JM, Bruegger, DE, Hoover, LA: “Elderly Male Presenting with Asymptomatic Hypercalcemia,” American Journal of Otolaryngology, 1998, 19(5): 311-5.

Christensen, EC, Hoover, LA: “Malignant Tumors of the Nasal Cavity,” Rhinology & Allergy Year Book, 1996, 138-139.

Wilson, CJ, Garcia, FU, Hoover, LA: “Sinonasal Hemangiopericytoma: DNA Content and Pathological Features,” American Journal of Rhinology, 1996, 10:1, 39-44.

Hoover, LA: “Mucosal Factors in Sinus Disease,” Triologic Thesis, Honorable Mention, Accepted as supplement to the Laryngoscope, 1996.

Shaw, GY, Searl, J, Hoover, LA: “Diagnosis and Treatment of Unilateral Cricothyroid Muscle Paralysis with a Modified Isshiki Type 4 Thyroplasty,” Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery, 1995, 113(6): 679-688, and Yearbook of Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery.

Wagner, D., Khan, J., Hoover, LA, Tiojanco, JK: “Combined Transconjunctival and External Approach for Endoscopic Orbital Apex Decompression in Grave’s Disease,” Laryngoscope, 1995, 105: 203-206.

Shaw, GY., Searle, J., Hoover, LA: “Advances in the Management of Voice Disorders,” Kansas Medicine Journal, 1994, 95: 12, 274-277.

Christensen, EC, Hoover, LA: “Malignant Tumors of the Nasal Cavity,” American Journal of Rhinology, 1994, 8(3): 129-137.

Christensen, EC, Fu, Y, Wilson, LJ, Hoover, LA: “Teratoid Carcinosarcoma of the Nasal & Paranasal Cavities,” Journal of Rhinology, 1992, 6(5): 169-172.

Fu, Y, Hoover, LA, Franklin, MD, Cheng, L, Stoler, MH: “Human Papillomavirus Identified by Nucleic Acid Hybridization in Concomitant Nasal and Genital Papillomas,” Laryngoscope, 1992, 102(9): 1014-1019.

Hoover, LA, Lando, M, Zuckerbraun, L: “Surgical Strategy in Thyroid Disease,” Archives of Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery, 1990, 116: 1378-1383.

Kioumehr, F, Yaghmai, I, Rodriguez, L, Hoover, LA, et al: “Giant Cell Tumor of the Sphenoid Bone: Case Report & Review of the Literature,” Journal of Canadian Association of Radiology, 1990, 41: 155-157.

Tartell, P, Hoover, LA, Friduss, M, Zuckerbraun, L: “Pharyngoesophageal Intubation Injuries,” American Journal of Otolaryngology, 1990, 11: 256-260.

Fyfe, S, Hoover, LA, Zuckerbraun, L, Goodman, D: “Parathyroid Carcinoma: Clinical Presentation and Treatment,” American Journal of Otolaryngology, 1990, 11: 268-273.

Bredenkamp, J, Hoover, LA, Shaw, A: “Congenital Muscular Torticollis,” Archives of Otolaryngology, 1990, 116: 212-216.

Whyte, A, Lufkin R, Bredenkamp, J, Hoover, LA: “Sternocleidomastoid Fibrosis in Congenital Muscular Torticollis: MR Appearance,” J Computed Tomography, 1989, 13(1): 163-166.

Lando, M, Hoover, LA, Finerman, G: “Stabilization of Hearing Loss in Paget's Disease with Calcitonin and Etidronate,” Archives of Otolaryngology, 1988, 114(8): 891-894.

J. David Kriet, MD, FACS
Associate Professor
Director, Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

Education and Training:
MD: 1991, University of Oklahoma, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Internship: University of Washington, Seattle, Washington
Residency: University of Washington, Seattle, Washington
Fellowship: Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, Oregon Health Sciences Center,Portland, Oregon
Clinical Interests: Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, Rhinoplasty, Nasal Reconstruction and Cleft Palate Surgery.

Publications:
Tsue, T.T., Kriet, J.D., Wallace, D.I, Girod, D.A. Planning and Diagnostic Evaluation in Oral Cavity Reconstruction. In Oral Cavity Reconstruction. Editors – T. Day and D.A. Girod, Marcel-Dekker, Inc, New York, NY, In press, 2005.

Tollefson, T.T., Kriet, J.D. Complex nasal defects: structure and internal lining. Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America. 13:333-43, 2005.

Morgan, A.S., McIff, T., Park, D.L., Tsue, T.T., Kriet, J.D. Biomechanical properties of materials used in static facial suspension. Archives of Facial Plastic Surgery, 6:308-310, 2004.

Tollefson T.T., Kriet, J.D., Wang, T.D., Cook, T.A. Self-induced nasal ulceration. Archives of Facial Plastic Surgery. 6:162-6, 2004.

Stanley, R.B., Farwell, G., Kriet, J.D., Sires, B. Endoscopic repair of orbital blowout fractures. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. Submitted, 2004.

Kriet, J.D., Stanley, R.B. Self-Inflicted Submental and Transoral Gunshot Wounds that Produce Non-fatal Brain Injuries: Patterns of Injury and Management. Archives of Otolaryngology, Submitted, 2004.

Bunting, E.C., Brown, C.W., Jr., Goldstein, G.D., Kriet, J.D. Basal Cell Carcinoma Arising in Association with En Coup de Sabre. Archives of Facial Plastic Surgery, Submitted, 2004.

Kriet JD, Yang C, Wang TD, Cook TA. Evaluation of Pericranial-Skull Adherence During Healing in the Rabbit Model. Archives of Facial Plastic Surgery. Arch Facial Plast Surg. 2003;5:67-69.

Tollefson T, Murakami CM, Kriet JD. Cheek repair. Otolaryngology Clinics of North America.2001; 34(3):627-46.

Kriet JD, Goco PE. Browplasty. In Otolaryngology and Facial Plastic Surgery, eMedicine World Medical Library, 2001.

Kriet JD, Murakami CS: Nasal Fractures. In Calhoun KH, editor: Expert Guide to Otolaryngology, Philadelphia, 2001, American College of Physicians.

Kriet JD, Wang TD. The Internet and the World-Wide-Web. Facial Plastic Surgery. 1999;15(2):145-148.

Alsarraf R, Kriet JD, Weymuller EA. Quality of Life Outcomes After Osteoplastic Frontal Sinus Obliteration. Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery. 1999;121(4):435-440.

Becker GD, Cook TA, Wang TD, Park SS, Kriet JD, Tardy E, Gross CW. A 3-Year Multi-institutional Experience with the Liposhaver. Archives of Facial Plastic Surgery. 1999; 1(3):171-176.

Kriet JD, Murakami CS, Ierokomos AP. Nasal Reconstruction Using the Inferior Turbinate Mucosal Flap. Archives of Facial Plastic Surgery. 1999;1(2):97-100.

Kriet JD, Murakami CS, Sherris DA, Cupp CL. The Extended Abbé Flap. Laryngoscope. 1995;105(9):988-992.

Itoh Y, Kriet JD, Reichlin M. Organ Distribution of the Ro(SS-A) Antigen in the Guinea Pig. Arthritis and Rheumatism. 1990;33(12):1815-1821.

Leu RW, Kriet D, Zhou A, Herriott M, Rummage J, Shannon, B. Reconstitution of Murine Resident Peritoneal Macrophages for Antibody-Dependent Cellular Cytotoxicity by Homologous Serum C1q. Cellular Immunology. 1989;122(1):48-61.

Adrianne (DeWitt) Latz, MD
Assistant Professor

Education and Training:
MD: 1998, University of Texas Health Science Center Medical School, San Antonio, Texas
Residency: University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, Kansas
Fellowship: Boston Children’s Hospital, Boston, Massachussetts
Clinical Interest: Pediatric Otolaryngology

Publications:
Latz, A.D., Kenna, M. Otitis Media. In Head & Neck Surgery- Otolaryngology, 4th Edition, Editors – B.J. Bailey et al., Lippincott, Williams and Wilkins, Philadelphia, PA, In Press, 2005.

Greene RM, DeWitt AI, Otto RA: Management of T3N0 and T4N0 glottic carcinoma: Results of national survey. Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery 2003 Feb;128 (2):191-195

Shulze S., DeWitt A., Fan, F., Girod, D.A., Tsue, T.T. Woman presenting with a postauricular mass. Am J Otolaryngology, 22:132-7, 2001.

Pessa JE, Zaddo VP, Mutimer KL, Haffner C, Yuan C, DeWitt AI, Garza JR: Relative maxillary retrusion as a natural consequence of aging: combining skeletal and soft-tissue changes into an integrated model of midfacial aging. Plastic Reconstructive Surgery, 1998 July; 102(1):205-12.

Pessa JE, Zadoo VP, Garza PA, Adrian EK, DeWitt AI, Garza JR: The double of bifid zygomaticus major muscle: anatomy, incidence, and clinical correlation. Clinical Anatomy 1998; 11(5):310-3.

Pam Nicklaus, MD
Associate Professor

Education and Training:
MD: 1984, University of Kansas School of Medicine, Kansas City, Missouri
Internship: University of Rochester Strong Memorial Hospital Rochester, New York
Residency: University of Rochester Strong Memorial Hospital Rochester, New York
Fellowship: University of Toronto Hospital for Sick Children, Pediatric Otolaryngology
Clinical Interests: Pediatric Otolaryngology
Research Interests: Production of Cytokines in Relationship to Middle Ear Disease

Publications:
Werle, A.H., Nicklaus, P.J., Kirse, D.J., Bruegger, D.E. A retrospective study of tonsillectomy in the under 2-year-old child: indications, perioperative management, and complications. International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology. 67:453-60, 2003.

Nicklaus PJ: Deep Neck Infections. Current Infectious Disease Reports, 1:3-12, 1999.

Nassif PS, Simpson SQ, Izzo AA, Nicklaus PJ: Epidermal Growth Factor & Transforming Growth Factor-alpha in Middle Ear Effusion. Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, 119: 564-568, 1998.

Nassif PS, Simpson SQ, Izzo AA, Nicklaus PJ: Interleukin-8 Concentration Predicts the Neutrophil Count in Middle Ear Effusion. Laryngoscope, 107: 1223-7, 1997.

Martin D, Winter SS, Gardner MO, Nicklaus PJ, Gonzales JL: Rhabdomyosarcoma Treated with Chemotherapy During the Third Trimester. Obstetrics and Gynecology, 89:828-831, 1997.

Martin D, Gonzalez JL, Izquierdo LA, Kelley PE, Nicklaus PJ, Curet LB: Multidisciplinary Approach to the Management of an Anterior Cericomediastinal Cystic Hygroma: Case Report and Review of the Literature. Journal of Maternal and Fetal Investigation, 7:41-43, 1997.

Herzon F, Nicklaus P: Pediatric Peritonsillar Abscess: Management Guidelines. Current Problems in Pediatrics, 26:270-279, 1996.

Kelley PE, Nicklaus PJ: Aerodigestive Tract Foreign Bodies. CurrentOpinion in Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, 4:424-428, 1996.

Nicklaus PJ, Herzon FS, Steinle EW: Short Stay Outpatient Tonsillectomy. Archives of Otolaryngology, 121:521-524, 1995.

Nicklaus PJ: Long and Short Term Complications of Jet Ventilation in Neonates. Annals Otology, Rhinology, and Laryngology, 104: 24-30, 1995.

Nicklaus P, Forte V, Friedberg J: Congenital Midline Cervical Cleft. Journal of Otolaryngology, 21:241-243, 1992.

Nicklaus P, Forte V, Thorner P: Hairy Polyp of Eustachian Tube. Journal of Otolaryngology, 20:254-257, 1991.

Nicklaus P, Crysdale W, Conley S, et al: Evaluation of Neonatal Subglottic Stenosis: A 3-Year Prospective Study. Laryngoscope, 100:1185-1190, 1990.

Nicklaus P, Dutcher P, Kido DK, et al: New Imaging Techniques in Localization Cerebrospinal Fluid Fistula. Laryngoscope, 98:1065-1068, 1988.

Lee Reussner, MD
Clinical Assistant Professor

Education and Training:
MD: 1989, University of Kansas School of Medicine, Kansas
Residency: University of Rochester School of Medicine
Clinical Interest: Laryngology

Publications:
Vincent DA, Garrett JD, Radionoff SL, Reussner LA, Stasney CR: The Proximal Probe in Esophageal pH Monitoring: Development of a Normative Database. Journal of Voice, 14(2):247-254, 2000

Reussner LA, Price LW, Mersmann S: Fine Needle Biopsy of Head and Neck Masses. Operative Techniques in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, 9:103-106, 1999

Reussner LA, Dutcher PO, House WF: Large Vestibular Aqueduct Syndrome with Massive Endolymphatic Hydrops. Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, 113:606-610, 1995

Reussner LA, Blebea J, Peterson P, Ouriel K: Nasopharyngeal Perforation as a Complication of Nasogastric Intubation. ENT Journal, 72:755-757, 1993

Reussner, LA, Coniglio JU: Acinic Cell Carcinoma of the Parotid Gland, Surgical Rounds, Pathology Picture of the Month, 16:805-806, 1993

Reussner, LA, King C: Chronic Villus Sampling: First Trimester Fetal Diagnosis. Kansas Medicine, 90:109-112, 1989

Keith Sale, MD
Assistant Professor

Education and Training:
MD: 1999, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, South Carolina.
Residency: University of Kansas School of Medicine
Clinical Interest: Otolaryngologic Allergy and Rhinology
Research Interest: Rhinology

Publications:
Merati, A.L., Sale, K.A., Toohill, R.J. The utility of routine chest radiography following jet ventilation in elective laryngotracheal surgery. Laryngoscope. 114:1399-402, 2004.

Sale, K.A., Wallace, D.I, Girod, D.A., Tsue, T.T. Radiation-induced malignancies of the head and neck. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg, 131:643-5, 2004
Halstead, L., Brown, E., Sale, KA. Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura as Post-Myringotomy Hemorrhage. Submitted to Archives of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery

Hinrich Staecker, MD, PhD
Associate Professor

Education and Training:
MD: 1991, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, New York
PhD: 1995, University of Liege, Liege, Belgium
Residency: Montefiore Medical Center, Bronx, New York
Fellowship: Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts
Clinical Interest: Otology and Neuro-Otology
Research Interest: Inner Ear regeneration

Publications:
Do, K., Praetorius, M., Staecker, H. A mouse model of implantation trauma. International Congress Series, In Press, 2005.

Baker,K., Wei, X., Staecker, H. Both apoptotic and necrotic cell death follows low dose oxidative hair cell injury in vitro. Hearing Research, In press, 2005.

Staecker, H., Liu, W., Wei, X., Malgrange, B., Lefebvre, P., Van De Water, T.R. Over expression of bcl-2 modulates oxidative stress-induced apoptosis of auditory sensory cells. ORL Journal, In press, 2005.

Staecker, H., Brough, D.E., Praetorius, M., Baker, K. Drug delivery to the inner ear using gene therapy. Otolaryngol Clin North Am. 37:1091-108, 2004.

Van De Water, T.R., Lallemend, F. , Eshraghi, A.A. , Ahsan, S., He, J. ,Guzman, J., Polak, M., Malgrange, B, Lefebvre, P.P, Staecker, H., Balkany, T.J. Caspases, the enemy within, their role in oxidative stress-induced apoptosis of inner ear sensory cells. Otol Neurotol. 25:627-32, 2004.

Van De Water, T.R., , Kojima, K., Tateya, I., Ito, J., Malgrange, B., Lefebvre, P.P., Staecker, H., Mehler, M. Stem Cell Biology of The Inner Ear and Potential Therapeutic Applications. In Adult Stem Cells. Editor – K. Turksen, The Humana Press, Totowa, NJ, 2004

Staecker H. Otolaryngology in the Elderly. In Surgical care of the elderly patient. John Hartfort Foundation Monograph, 2004.

Rodrigues, M., O'Malley, B.W. Jr, Staecker, H., Tamargo, R. Extended pericranial flap and bone graft reconstruction in anterior skull base surgery. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 131:69-76, 2004.

Praetorius, M., Baker, K., Weich, C.M., Plinkert, P.K., Staecker, H. Hearing preservation after inner ear gene therapy: the effect of vector and surgical approach. ORL J Otorhinolaryngol Relat Spec. 65:211-4, 2003.

Berry, J, O'Malley, BW Jr., Humphries, S, Staecker, H. Making image-guidance work: Understanding control of accuracy. Ann of Otol Rhinol Laryngol. 112:689-92, 2003.

Lee, D.J., Westra, W.H., Staecker, H., Long, D., Niparko, J.K., Slattery, W.H. 3rd. Clinical and histopathologic features of recurrent vestibular schwannoma (acoustic neuroma) after stereotactic radiosurgery. Otol Neurotol. 24:650-60, 2003.

Scarpidis, U., Madnani, D., Shoemaker, C., Staecker, H., Lefebvre, P., Malgrange, B., Fletcher, C., Balkany, T.J., Van De Water, T.R. Arrest of Apoptosis in Auditory Neurons: Implications for Sensorineural Preservation in Cochlear Implantation. Otology/Neurotology. 24:409-17, 2003.

Kakarlapudi, V. , Sawyer, R., Staecker, H.. The Effect of Diabetes On Sensorineural Hearing Loss. Otology/Neurotology, 24:382-6, 2002.

Berry, J., Gold, S.L., Alvarez-Frederick, E., Gray, W.C., Staecker, H. Patient-based outcomes in patients with primary tinnitus undergoing tinnitus retraing therapy. Arch Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg, 128:1153-1157, 2002.

Lefebvre, P., Staecker, H. Steroid Perfusion of the Inner Ear for Sudden Sensorineural Hearing Loss after Failure of Conventional Therapy: A Pilot Study. Acta Otolaryngologica, 122:698-702, 2002.

Staecker, H., Lefebvre, P.P. Autoimmune sensorineural hearing loss improved by tumor necrosis Factor-alpha blocker: a case report. Acta Otolaryngologica, 122:684-7, 2002.

Lefebvre, P.P., Staecker, H., Van De Water, T, Moonen, G., Malgrange, B. Microperfusion of the inner ear. Acta Otorhinolaryngol Belg. 56:365-8, 2002.

Fantry, L.E., Staecker, H. Vertigo and abacavir. AIDS Patient Care and Stds. 16:5-7, 2002.

Lefebvre P.P., Staecker H., Van de Water T., Moonen G., Malgrange B. Pharmacologic treatment of inner ear: from basic science to the patient. Acta Otorhinolaryngol Belg., 5:45-9, 2002.

Lefebvre, P.P., Malgrange, B., Lallemend, F., Staecker, H., Moonen, G, Van De Water, T.R. Mechanisms of cell death in the injured auditory system: otoprotective strategies. Audiol Neurootol, 7:165-70, 2002.

Staecker H., McKenna, M. An overview of tumor biology. In: Tumors of the Ear and Temporal Bone. Editors – R.K. Jackler and C.L. Driscoll, Lippincott, Williams and Wilkins, Philadelphia, PA, 2001.

Staecker, H., Zheng, Q.Y., Van De Water, T.R. Oxidative stress in aging in the 57B16/J mouse. Acta Oto-Laryngologica, 121:666-672, 2001.

Staecker, H., O’Malley, B.W., Eisenberg, H., Yoder, B.E. Use of the LandmarXTM surgical navigation system in lateral skull base and temporal bone surgery. Skull Base 11: 245-255, 2001.

Staecker, H., Li, D., O’Malley, B., Van De Water, T.R. Gene expression in the mammalian cochlea: a study of multiple vector systems. Acta Otolaryngol, 121:157-163, 2001.

Staecker, H, Apfel, S, Van De Water, T.R. The role of neurotrophic factors in the development and maintenance of innervation in the mouse inner ear. In Handbook of Mouse Auditory Research. Editor - J.F.Willott, CRC Press, Boca Raton, FL, 157-170, 2001.

Nadol, J.B. Jr., Staecker, H., Gliklich, R.E. Outcomes assessment for chronic otitis media: the EOS study. Laryngoscope, 110: 32-5, 2000.

Schönberger, J., Levy, H, Grünig, E, Sangwatanaroj, S., Fatkin, D., MacRae, C., Staecker, H., Halpin, C., Eavey, R., Philbin, E.F., Katus, H., Seidman, J.G., Seidman, C.E. Dilated cardiomyopathy and sensorineural hearing loss: a heritable syndrome that maps to 6q 23-24. Circulation. 101:1812-8, 2000.

Staecker, H. and Merchant, S.N. Temporal bone pathology case of the month. Congenital fixation of the incus. Am J Otol., 21:137-8, 2000.

Robert Weatherly, MD
Associate Professor
Associate Residency Program Director

Education and Training
MD: 1986, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas
Residency: 1992 Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas
Fellowship: Children’s Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA
Past Faculty Appointments: Sept. 2000 to June 2003, University of Michigan, Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
Clinical Interest: Pediatric Otolaryngology

Publications:
Chervin, R., Ruzicka, D.L., Giordani, B.J., Weatherly, R.A., Dillon, J.E., Hodges, E.K., Marcus, C.L., Guire, K.E., Brown, M.B. Sleep Disordered Breathing, Behavior, and Cognition in Children Before and After Adenotonsillectomy. American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, Submitted, 2005.

Tlumak, A., Weatherly, R.A., Kileny, P., Lesperance, M. Universal Newborn Hearing Screening: A Survey of Statewide Primary Care Practitioners. Pediatrics, Submitted, 2005.

Weatherly, R.A., Ruzicka, D.A., Marrott, D.J., Chervin, R.A. Polysomnography in Children Scheduled for Adenotonsillectomy. Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surg, 131:727-31, 2004.

Grimmer, J.F., Gunnlaugsson, C.B., Alsberg, E., Murphy, H.S., Kong, H.J., Mooney, D.J., Weatherly, R.A., Tracheal Reconstruction Using Tissue Engineered Cartilage. Arch. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg, 130:1191-6, 2004.

Reynolds, P., Weatherly, R.A. Laser therapy for laryngeal papillomas, In Paediatric Anaesthesia, 1st ed. Taylor and Francis, London, Editors – P.A. Stoddart, G.R. Lauder, 93-97, 2004.

Chervin, R.D., Ruzicka, D.L., Wiebelhaus, J.L., Hegeman, G.K., Marriott, D.J., Marcus, C.L., Giordani, B.J., Weatherly, R.A., Dillon, J.E. Tolerance of Esophageal Pressure Monitoring During Polysomnography in Children. Sleep, 26:1022-1026, 2003.

Weatherly, R.A., Mai, E.F., Ruzicka, D.L., Chervin, R.D. Identification and evaluation of obstructive sleep apnea prior to adenotonsillectomy in children: a survey of practice patterns, Sleep Medicine, 4:297-307, 2003.

Lesperance MM, Schneider B, Garetz SL, Weatherly RA, Koopmann CF Jr: Substituting a telephone call for pediatric adenotonsillectomy postoperative visits. Arch Otolaryngology Nead and Neck Surgery, 127(2):227-8, 2001

Robey TC, Eiselt PM, Murphy HS, Mooney J, Weatherly RA: Biodegradable external tracheal stents and their use in a rabbit tracheal reconstruction model. Laryngoscope, 110(11):1936-42, 2000

Robey TC, Välimaa T, Murphy HS, Mooney J, Weatherly, RA: The use of internal bioasorbable PLGA “Finger Type” sterns in a rabbit tracheal reconstruction model. Arch Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, 126(8):985-991, 2000

Sun J, Weatherly RA, Koopman CF, Carey TE: Mucosal swabs detect HPV in laryngeal papillomatosis patients but not family members. Int. Journal Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology, 53:95-103, 2000

Prasannan L, PU A, Hoff P, Weatherly R, Castle V: Parotid Carcinoma as a Second Maliganancy Following Treatment of Childhood Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia. J Periatric Hematoloty Oncology, 21(6):535-538, 1999

Beck JC, Devaney KO, Weatherly RA, Koopmann CF, Lesperance MM: Pediatric Myofibromatosis of the Head and Neck. Arch of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, 125(1):39-44, 1999

Weiner DH, Weatherly RA, DiPietro MA, Sanders GM: Tracheal Schwannoma Presenting as Status Asthmaticus in a 16 Year Old. Pediatric Pulm, 25(6):393-397, 1998

Innis JW, Sieving PA, McMillan P, Weatherly RA: Apparently new syndrome of sensorineural hearing loss, retinal pigment epithelium lesions, and discolored teeth. American Journal Med Gen, 75(1):13-17,1998

Henley CM III, Weatherly RA, Ou CN, Brown RD: Pharmacokinetics of kanamycin in the developing rat. Hear Res, 99(1-2):85-90, 1996

Henley CM, Weatherly RA, Marting GK, Lonsbury-Martin B: Sensitive Developmental Periods for Kanamycin Ototoxic Effects on Distortion-Product Otoacoustic Emissions. Hear Res, 98(1-2):93-103, 1996

Weatherly RA. Owens JJ. Catlin FI. Mahoney DH. Cis-platinum ototoxicity in children. Laryngoscope. 101(9):917-24, 1991.

Miller RH. Weatherly RA. Experience with anterior cricoid split for difficult neonatal extubation. Archives of Otolaryngology -- Head & Neck Surgery. 112(9):972-5, 1986.

Julie Wei, MD
Assistant Professor

Education and Training:
MD: 1996, New York Medical College, New York
Residency: Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota
Fellowship: Childrens Memorial Hospital, Chicago, Illinois

Publications:
Wei, J.L., Barretto, R., Gerber, M.E. Otolaryngological Management of Sleep Related Breathing Disorders. In Principles and Practice of Pediatric Sleep Medicine, 1st Edition, Editors – S. Sheldon, M. Kryger, R. Ferber, Elsevier Saunders, New York NY, 2005.
Shah, A.R., Wei, J.L., Maddalozzo, J. Cervical Lipoblastoma: An uncommon diagnosis of neck mass. Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, 130:504-507, 2004.

Wei, J.L., Holinger, L.D. Management of Foreign Bodies of the Airway. In General Thoracic Surgery, 6th Ed., Editors – T.W. Shields MD, J. LoCicero III, R.B. Ponn, V.W. Rusch, Lippincott, Williams, and Wilkins, Philadelphia, PA, 2004.

Wei, J.L., Suresh, S., Maddalozzo, J., Gerber, M.E. Marble in the right main-stem bronchus: Management. Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, 128:287-9, 2003.

Wei, J.L., Kita, H., Sherris, D.A., Ponikau, J., Kern, E.B. The chemotactic behavior of eosinophils and identification of chemokines in patients with chronic rhinosinusitis. Laryngoscope 113:303-306, 2003.

Wei, J.L,, Rodeberg, D., Thompson, D.T. Tracheal agenesis with anomalies found in both VACTERL and TACRD associations. International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology. 67:1013-1017, 2003.

Johnston, R., Wei, J.L., Maddalozzo, J. Intrathyroid thyroglossal duct cyst as a differential diagnosis of thyroid nodule. International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology, 67:1027-1030, 2003.

Wei JL, Kasperbauer JL, Weaver AL, Boggust AJ: Efficacy of single dose dexamethasone as adjuvant therapy for acute pharyngitis. Laryngoscope, 2002:112:87-93

Wei JL, Scheithauer BW, Ebersold MJ, et al: Isolated neuroblastoma of the maxillary sinus. Int J Pediatric Otolaryngology, 2002:63(2):155-62

Wei JL, Schwartz KM, Orvidaas LJ: Pseudotumor of Infacy and Congenital Muscular Torticollis: A Review of 170 Cases. Laryngoscope, 2001;111: 688-695

Bijelic L, Wei JL, McDOnald TJ: Hemangioma of the Tympanic Membrane. Otolaryngolgy Head and Neck Surgery 2001;125:272-3.

Wei JL, Beatty CW, Gustafson RO; Evaluation of Post tonsillectomy Hemorrhage and Risk Factors. Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, 2000;122:229-35

Wei JL, Remington WJ, Sherris DA; Work up and Evaluation of Patients with Nasal Obstruction. Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America. Volume 7, No. 3, pp 263-277, August 1999

Vicki Bouckhout, B.S.
Clinical Instructor, Physical Therapy

Education and Training:
BS: 1988, Rockhurst College, Kansas City, MO.
Clinical Interests: Vestibular and balance disorders, vestibular rehabilitation.
Research Interests: Disorders of balance and equilibrium.

Kristin Linnenmyer, CCC-SLP
Speech Language Pathologist
KUMC Voice and Swallowing Laboratory

Education and Training: University of Kansas
Clinical Interests: Voice pathology, professional voice, singing voice, head and neck cancer, dysphagia, craniofacial anomalies
Research Interests: Biomechanics of the larynx, vocal pathology, and treatment efficacy in speech, voice, and dysphagia.

Rebecca Hanneman, M.A., CCC-A
Audiologist

Education and Training:
Bachelor of General Studies: University of Kansas
Master of Arts in Audiology: University of Kansas
Clinical Interests: Clinical Audiology

Nicole Niehues, M.A., CCC-A
Audiologist

Education and Training:
Bachelor of General Studies: University of Kansas
AuD: University of Kansas
Clinical Interests: Clinical Audiology

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