A5052915885- Hearing, Cochlea, Tinnitus, Genetics
- Vestibular and auditory disorders
- Ear Surgery and Otitis Media
- Hearing Loss and Rehabilitation
- Head and Neck Surgical Oncology
- Cerebral Venous Sinus Thrombosis
- Noise Effects and Management
- Meningioma and schwannoma management
- Sinusitis and nasal conditions
- Cardiovascular and exercise physiology
- Ear and Head Tumors
- Vasculitis and related conditions
- Sports Performance and Training
- Salivary Gland Tumors Diagnosis and Treatment
- Otolaryngology and Infectious Diseases
- Craniofacial Disorders and Treatments
- Body Image and Dysmorphia Studies
- Congenital gastrointestinal and neural anomalies
- Digital Radiography and Breast Imaging
- Voice and Speech Disorders
- Lower Extremity Biomechanics and Pathologies
- Trigeminal Neuralgia and Treatments
- Glaucoma and retinal disorders
- Drug-Induced Adverse Reactions
- CNS Lymphoma Diagnosis and Treatment
Angiologica (Italy)
2025
Association of Black Cardiologists
2024
Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria Pisana
2010-2019
Google (United States)
2019
University of Pisa
2013-2017
University of Southern California
1995-1996
Picker Institute Europe
1996
The unpredictability of idiopathic sudden sensorineural hearing loss (ISSNHL) presents a challenge to preventive care. Our study confirms the potentially important role 3-T magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), and in particular 3-dimensional fluid-attenuated inversion-recovery (3D-FLAIR) sequence, diagnosis prognosis ISSNHL guide medical treatment.To confirm diagnostic, clinical, prognostic 3D-FLAIR MRI patients with (ISSNHL).Retrospective tertiary referral center consecutive sample 23...
Abstract Aims Valvular heart disease (VHD) is the third leading cause of cardiovascular morbidity, with its incidence and public health impact projected to increase significantly. This study adopts a novel perspective, focusing on elderly individuals residing in rural areas, highlighting unique dynamics small-town settings. Methods multicenter, observational was conducted from May 2022 September 2023, under coordination AOU Careggi Echo Core-Lab, which managed entire screening program. In 10...
The aim of this study was to evaluate the results after cochlear implant (CI) in elderly patients and compare them those obtained younger adult patients. A possible correlation between older CI recipients some variables also investigated.The sample consisted 107 over 40 years age at surgery divided into 3 subgroups according implantation. Results terms speech perception silence with background noise were compared groups. completed Glasgow Benefits Inventory (GBI) questionnaire.Older achieved...
Objectives/Hypothesis To evaluate the clinical features of audiologic impairment and its relationship with nasal, vestibular, rheumatologic profile in a cohort patients eosinophilic granulomatosis polyangiitis (EGPA), formerly named Churg‐Strauss syndrome. Study Design Prospective cross‐sectional study. Methods Thirty‐nine EGPA, considered controlled according to Birmingham Vasculitis Activity Score Damage Index, underwent complete evalutaion otomicroscopy, impedance audiometry, speech...
Objective Recent literature has shown a growing interest in the relationship between presbycusis and cognitive decline, but significant evidence about long-term benefit of rehabilitation on functions not been reported yet. The aim study was to analyze audiological neuropsychological performances patients with cochlear implant (CI) or hearing aids (HAs) over time. Materials Method Forty-four bilaterally deaf aged more than 60 years (25 CI candidacy 19 HA candidacy) were enrolled. Patients...
To evaluate the long-term stability of intratympanic steroids and investigate 'real' impact sudden sensorineural hearing loss on patients.A total 14 patients treated with were evaluated by audiometric vestibular examinations. The modified Glasgow Benefit Inventory was used to quality life changes after steroid treatment.There no significant difference between pure tone average post-intratympanic at follow up. general score not significantly associated presence tinnitus or dizziness, patient...
Abstract Background: The frequency with which a scientific article is cited by other studies one way to measure its academic influence. Methods: A comprehensive search was performed identify journal articles in the otorhinolaryngology subject category of 2013 Journal Citation Report Science Edition over last 30 years (1985–2014). 100 most were reviewed and basic information including publication year, country origin, source journal, type research field collected. Results: published 15 44...
The aim of this study is to report our results in a group prelingually deafened adults, who followed an oralist rehabilitation programme, and submitted cochlear implant at institution. We evaluated 30 adult patients, 18 males 12 females, median age 35 years, 36 patients consecutively unilateral implantation the ENT Unit University Pisa. After implantation, achieved significant benefits terms speech perception skills, including ability have telephone conversations some cases, quality life...
Objectives/Hypothesis The objective was to explore the role of specific patient‐related and operator‐related factors in pain perception during flexible laryngoscopy, which is one most common ENT procedures. Study Design Monocentric, randomized, individual prospective study. Methods A total 532 patients (145 men 387 women), without any relevant diseases, underwent laryngoscopy performed by otolaryngologists with various degrees experience. Patient discomfort reported using visual analog...
Lymphomas represent the second most frequent malignant tumor (incidence 2.5%) in head and neck region. Non-Hodgkin lymphomas (NHLs) present with cervical lymph node involvement, but 40% extranodal site could be primary involved: nasopharynx, lacrimal sac, temporal bone, or others areas. NHLs of ear are rarely reported. In this report, we described a patient NHL external canal who was successfully treated surgical excision chemotherapy.
Salivary gland tumors are rare. The majority of these benign and about 70% pleomorphic adenomas (PA). Nasopharynx is an unusual site for the PA tumor. Only six cases presented in literature from 1990 to 2011. diagnosis this disease linked sum imaging tests, clinical histological study mass above. radiologic features noninvasion surrounding structures give first clue lesion. From review our experience identified as gold standard surgical treatment condition. Thanks endoscopic surgery, we can...
Abstract Background: Sudden sensorineural hearing loss is a true audiological emergency, and its management much discussed. Currently, no single therapy has been proven effective according to evidence criteria. Recently, intratympanic application of steroids increasingly used in refractory cases; however, it only rarely reported as first-line therapy. Materials methods: Twenty consecutive patients with sudden treated between July 2008 January 2010 were enrolled this prospective, case–control...
Uno studio retrospettivo è stato condotto su 31 pazienti, giunti all’osservazione della cinica ORL Audiologia e Foniatria dell’Università di Pisa dal 2007 al 2013, affetti da ipoacusia neurosensoriale improvvisa, fluttuante o progressiva nell’unico orecchio udente. L’intero gruppo pazienti valutato con una adeguata anamnesi, otomicroscopia, esami imaging (TC RMN), test audiologici (audiometria tonale vocale, impedenziometria, potenziali evocati uditivi otoemissioni acustiche). Questo...
<title>Abstract</title> Aims Valvular heart disease (VHD) is the third most common cause of cardiovascular morbidity, and its incidence impact on public health expected to rise substantially. This study explores an unconventional perspective, focusing elderly subjects living in rural areas, emphasizing evolving landscape little towns. Methods We conducted a multicenter, observational study, enrolling by voluntary participation without previous history VHD, aged ≥ 65y, 10 small villages...
Hearing loss greater than 30 dB over three contiguous pure-tone frequencies occurring within a day period is defined as sudden hearing loss. It usually sensorineural (SSNHL), unilateral and appears an otologic emergency. SSNHL has many possibile etiologies such as: labyrinthine viral infection, ischemic or hemorrhagic illness, trauma, immuno-mediated inner ear disease, tumor, malformation, imbalance between perilymphatic endolymphatic fluid pressure. Nevertheless in almost 80% of cases...