Myles L. Pensak, MD, FACS

Bachelor of Arts: State University of New York at Binghamton Binghamton, New York, 1974 (History)

Medical Degree: New York Medical College New York, New York, 1978

Internship: State University of New York Upstate Medical Center Syracuse, New York, 1979 (Surgical Internship)

Resident Training: State University of New York Upstate Medical Center Syracuse, New York, 1980 (Surgery)

Residency: Yale University School of Medicine New Haven, CT, 1983 (Otolaryngology)

Fellowship: The Otolaryngology Group/The Ear Foundation Nashville, TN, 1984 (Otolaryngology and Neurotology)

American Board of Otolaryngology (Neurotology) (Certification Date: 04-25-2004 ) - (Recertification Date: to 06-01-2014 )

American Board of Otolaryngology (Certification Date: 10-25-1983 )

Otolaryngology, Ear, Nose & Throat, Hearing Disorders, Acoustic Neuromas, Balance Disorders, Cochlear Implants, Neurotology, Skull Base Surgery

Peer Reviewed Publications

Sun, Gordon H; Shoman, Nael M; Theodosopoulos, Philip V; Kendler, Ady; Pensak, Myles L  (2012). Intravascular papillary endothelial hyperplasia of the internal auditory canal. The Laryngoscope, 122 (1) , 212-5More Information

Prager, Jeremy D; Perkins, Jonathan N; McFann, Kim; Myer, Charles M; Pensak, Myles L; Chan, Kenny H  (2011). Standardized letter of recommendation for pediatric fellowship selection. The LaryngoscopeMore Information

Shoman, Nael M; Patel, Biraj; Cornelius, Rebecca S; Samy, Ravi N; Pensak, Myles L  (2011). Contemporary angiographic assessment and clinical implications of the vein of labbé in neurotologic surgery. Otology & neurotology : official publication of the American Otological Society, American Neurotology Society [and] European Academy of Otology and Neurotology, 32 (6) , 1012-6More Information

Pensak, Myles L  (2011). Change. Current opinion in otolaryngology & head and neck surgeryMore Information

Sun, Gordon H; Shoman, Nael M; Samy, Ravi N; Pensak, Myles L  (2011). Analysis of carotid artery injury in patients with basilar skull fractures. Otology & neurotology : official publication of the American Otological Society, American Neurotology Society [and] European Academy of Otology and Neurotology, 32 (5) , 882-6More Information

Theodosopoulos, Philip V; Pensak, Myles L  (2011). Contemporary management of acoustic neuromas. The Laryngoscope, 121 (6) , 1133-7More Information

Sun, Gordon H; Shoman, Nael M; Samy, Ravi N; Cornelius, Rebecca S; Koch, Bernadette L; Pensak, Myles L  (2011). Do contemporary temporal bone fracture classification systems reflect concurrent intracranial and cervical spine injuries?. The Laryngoscope, 121 (5) , 929-32More Information

Shoman, Nael M; Samy, Ravi N; Pensak, Myles L  (2011). Double-barrel stenting in infracochlear approach for drainage of petroux apex cholesterol granulomas. The Laryngoscope, 121 (3) , 574-6More Information

Prager, Jeremy D; Myer, Charles M; Hayes, Kay M; Myer, Charles M; Pensak, Myles L  (2010). Improving methods of resident selection. The Laryngoscope, 120 (12) , 2391-8More Information

Prager, Jeremy D; Myer, Charles M; Pensak, Myles L  (2010). Improving the letter of recommendation. Otolaryngology--head and neck surgery : official journal of American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, 143 (3) , 327-30More Information

Guthikonda, Bharat; Pensak, Myles L; Theodosopoulos, Philip V  (2010). Delayed facial palsy after the anterior petrosal approach: case report and review of the literature. Neurosurgery, 66 (4) , E845-6; discussion EMore Information

Sun, Gordon H; Leung, Randal; Samy, Ravi N; McAfee, Jacob S; Hearst, Matthew J; Savage, Christopher R; Choo, Daniel I; Pensak, Myles L  (2010). Analysis of hearing preservation after endolymphatic mastoid sac surgery for Meniere's disease. The Laryngoscope, 120 (3) , 591-7More Information

Samy, R N; Shoman, N M; Cornelius, R S; Pensak, M L  (2010). Radiologic comparison of density of mastoid obliteration vs. cortical bone and otic capsule. The Laryngoscope, 120 Suppl 4, S219More Information

Lucente, Frank E; Miller, Robert H; Pensak, Myles L; Crumley, Roger L; Johnson, Jonas T; Brookhouser, Patrick E; Blaugrund, Stanley M; Neel, H Bryan  (2009). Brief history of the Triological Society and The Laryngoscope. The Laryngoscope, 119 (11) , 2079-82More Information

Pensak, Myles L  (2009). Healthcare transformation: implications for implantation. Current opinion in otolaryngology & head and neck surgery, 17 (5) , 333More Information

Pensak, Myles L; Kerr, Robert G; Leung, Randal; Keller, Jeffrey T  (2009). The enigmatic trigeminal caroticodural fold: an anatomic description and surgical relevance to anterior petrosectomy. The Laryngoscope, 119 (6) , 1060-6More Information

Kerr, Robert G; Hearst, Matthew J; Samy, Ravi N; van Loveren, Harry R; Tew, John M; Pensak, Myles L; Theodosopoulos, Philip V  (2009). Delayed extrusion of hydroxyapatite cement after transpetrosal reconstruction. Neurosurgery, 64 (3) , 527-31; discussion 5More Information

Hildebrand, Michael S; Tack, Dylan; Deluca, Adam; Hur, In Ae; Van Rybroek, Jana M; McMordie, Sarah J; Muilenburg, Ann; Hoskinson, David P; Van Camp, Guy; Pensak, Myles L; Storper, Ian S; Huygen, Patrick L M; Casavant, Thomas L; Smith, Richard J H  (2009). Mutation in the COCH gene is associated with superior semicircular canal dehiscence. American journal of medical genetics. Part A, 149A (2) , 280-5More Information

Lee, Lisa; Pensak, Myles L  (2008). Contemporary role of endolymphatic mastoid shunt surgery in the era of transtympanic perfusion strategies. The Annals of otology, rhinology, and laryngology, 117 (12) , 871-5

Pensak, Myles L  (2008). Innovation. Current opinion in otolaryngology & head and neck surgery, 16 (5) , 405More Information

Hearst, Matthew J; Kadar, Aleem; Keller, Jeffrey T; Choo, Daniel I; Pensak, Myles L; Samy, Ravi N  (2008). Petrous carotid canal dehiscence: an anatomic and radiographic study. Otology & neurotology : official publication of the American Otological Society, American Neurotology Society [and] European Academy of Otology and Neurotology, 29 (7) , 1001-4More Information

Froelich, Sebastien C; Abdel Aziz, Khaled M; Levine, Nicholas B; Pensak, Myles L; Theodosopoulos, Philip V; Keller, Jeffrey T  (2008). Exposure of the distal cervical segment of the internal carotid artery using the trans-spinosum corridor: cadaveric study of surgical anatomy. Neurosurgery, 62 (5 Suppl 2) , ONS354-61; discussioMore Information

Guthikonda, Bharat; Theodosopoulos, Philip V; van Loveren, Harry; Tew, John M; Pensak, Myles L  (2008). Evolution in the assessment and management of trigeminal schwannoma. The Laryngoscope, 118 (2) , 195-203More Information

Royer, Mark C; Pensak, Myles L  (2007). Cholesterol granulomas. Current opinion in otolaryngology & head and neck surgery, 15 (5) , 319-22More Information

Samy, Ravi N; Krishnamoorthy, Kumaresh; Pensak, Myles L  (2007). Use of a novel ultrasonic surgical system for decompression of the facial nerve. The Laryngoscope, 117 (5) , 872-5More Information

Statham, Melissa McCarty; Pensak, Myles L  (2006). Who should be a stapes surgeon? An otologist or a generalist?. Current opinion in otolaryngology & head and neck surgery, 14 (5) , 319-22More Information

Pensak, Myles L  (2006). Competency in the clinical venue. Current opinion in otolaryngology & head and neck surgery, 14 (5) , 297-8More Information

Miller, Robert Sean; Pensak, Myles L  (2006). An anatomic and radiologic evaluation of access to the lateral internal auditory canal via the retrosigmoid approach and description of an internal labyrinthectomy. Otology & neurotology : official publication of the American Otological Society, American Neurotology Society [and] European Academy of Otology and Neurotology, 27 (5) , 697-704More Information

Samy, Ravi N; Pensak, Myles L  (2006). Revision ossiculoplasty. Otolaryngologic clinics of North America, 39 (4) , 699-712, viMore Information

Sdano, Matthew T; Pensak, Myles L  (2005). Temporal bone encephaloceles. Current opinion in otolaryngology & head and neck surgery, 13 (5) , 287-9

Pensak, Myles L  (2005). Neurodiagnostics: the cost of elucidation. Current opinion in otolaryngology & head and neck surgery, 13 (5) , 271-2

Ryzenman, John M; Pensak, Myles L; Tew, John M  (2005). Facial paralysis and surgical rehabilitation: a quality of life analysis in a cohort of 1,595 patients after acoustic neuroma surgery. Otology & neurotology : official publication of the American Otological Society, American Neurotology Society [and] European Academy of Otology and Neurotology, 26 (3) , 516-21; discussion 5

Andaluz, N; Pensak, M L; Zuccarello, M  (2005). Multiple, peripheral aneurysms of the anterior inferior cerebellar artery. Acta neurochirurgica, 147 (4) , 419-22; discussion 4More Information

Ryzenman, John Martin; Pensak, Myles L; Tew, John M  (2005). Headache: a quality of life analysis in a cohort of 1,657 patients undergoing acoustic neuroma surgery, results from the acoustic neuroma association. The Laryngoscope, 115 (4) , 703-11More Information

Darakchiev, Borimir J; Pensak, Myles L  (2004). Cerebrospinal fluid dynamics in skull base surgery. Current opinion in otolaryngology & head and neck surgery, 12 (5) , 404-7

Ryzenman, John M; Pensak, Myles L; Tew, John M  (2004). Patient perception of comorbid conditions after acoustic neuroma management: survey results from the acoustic neuroma association. The Laryngoscope, 114 (5) , 814-20More Information

Maheshwar, Arcot A; Kim, Eun-Young; Pensak, Myles L; Keller, Jeffrey T  (2004). Roof of the parapharyngeal space: defining its boundaries and clinical implications. The Annals of otology, rhinology, and laryngology, 113 (4) , 283-8

Miller, Robert Sean; Pensak, Myles L  (2003). The superior petrosal triangle as a constant anatomical landmark for subtemporal middle fossa orientation. The Laryngoscope, 113 (8) , 1327-31More Information

Choo, Daniel I; Steward, David L; Pensak, Myles L  (2002). Meningioma involving Meckel's cave: transpetrosal surgical anatomy and clinical considerations. The Annals of otology, rhinology, and laryngology, 111 (9) , 850-4

Pensak, Myles L  (2002). Commentary. Skull base : official journal of North American Skull Base Society ... [et al.], 12 (3) , 173

Pensak, Myles L  (2002). Commentary. Skull base : official journal of North American Skull Base Society ... [et al.], 12 (2) , 71

Gustafson, Mark; Pensak, Myles L  (2002). Commentary. Skull base : official journal of North American Skull Base Society ... [et al.], 12 (2) , 58

Witiak, Debora G; Pensak, Myles L  (2002). Limitations to mobilizing the intrapetrous carotid artery. The Annals of otology, rhinology, and laryngology, 111 (4) , 343-8

Steward, David L; Pensak, Myles L  (2002). Transpetrosal surgery techniques. Otolaryngologic clinics of North America, 35 (2) , 367-91

Sherman, Jonathan D; Dagnew, Elias; Pensak, Myles L; van Loveren, Harry R; Tew, John M  (2002). Facial nerve neuromas: report of 10 cases and review of the literature. Neurosurgery, 50 (3) , 450-6

Shumrick, K A; Pensak, M LEarly perioperative use of polytef suspension for the management of facial paralysis after extirpative skull base surgery. Archives of facial plastic surgery : official publication for the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Inc. and the International Federation of Facial Plastic Surgery Societies, 2 (4) , 243-8

Steward, D L; Choo, D I; Pensak, M L  (2000). Selective indications for the management of extensive anterior epitympanic cholesteatoma via combined transmastoid/middle fossa approach. The Laryngoscope, 110 (10 Pt 1) , 1660-6More Information

Abdel Aziz, K M; Sanan, A; van Loveren, H R; Tew, J M; Keller, J T; Pensak, M L  (2000). Petroclival meningiomas: predictive parameters for transpetrosal approaches. Neurosurgery, 47 (1) , 139-50; discussion 1

Ruhl, C M; Pensak, M L  (1999). Role of aerating mastoidectomy in noncholesteatomatous chronic otitis media. The Laryngoscope, 109 (12) , 1924-7More Information

Friedman, R A; Bykhovskaya, Y; Sue, C M; DiMauro, S; Bradley, R; Fallis-Cunningham, R; Paradies, N; Pensak, M L; Smith, R J; Groden, J; Li, X C; Fischel-Ghodsian, N  (1999). Maternally inherited nonsyndromic hearing loss. American journal of medical genetics, 84 (4) , 369-72

Friedman, R A; Pensak, M L; Osterhaus, D; Tew, J M; van Loveren, H R  (1999). Trigeminal schwannomas: the role of the neurotologist in multidisciplinary management. Otolaryngology--head and neck surgery : official journal of American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, 120 (3) , 355-60

Pensak, M L; Friedman, R A  (1998). The role of endolymphatic mastoid shunt surgery in the managed care era. The American journal of otology, 19 (3) , 337-40

Pensak, M L; Jackler, R K  (1997). Removal of jugular foramen tumors: the fallopian bridge technique. Otolaryngology--head and neck surgery : official journal of American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, 117 (6) , 586-91

Pensak, M L; Friedman, R A  (1997). Fallopian bridge technique in surgery for chronic ear disease. The Laryngoscope, 107 (11 Pt 1) , 1451-6

Pensak, M L; Nestok, B R; Van Loveren, H; Shumrick, K A  (1997). Desmoplastic fibroma of the temporal bone. The American journal of otology, 18 (5) , 627-31

Friedman, R A; Pensak, M L; Tauber, M; Tew, J M; van Loveren, H R  (1997). Anterior petrosectomy approach to infraclinoidal basilar artery aneurysms: the emerging role of the neuro-otologist in multidisciplinary management of basilar artery aneurysms. The Laryngoscope, 107 (7) , 977-83

Abrams, M J; Pensak, M L; Buhrer, K  (1997). Perspectives on a state enacted hearing screening assessment program in the newborn population. The American journal of otology, 18 (3) , 368-72

Pensak, M L; Gleich, L L; Gluckman, J L; Shumrick, K A  (1996). Temporal bone carcinoma: contemporary perspectives in the skull base surgical era. The Laryngoscope, 106 (10) , 1234-7

Pensak, M L  (1996). Alford and Guilford: "A Comprehensive Study of Tumors of the Glomus Jugulare." (Laryngoscope. 1962;72:765-787). The Laryngoscope, 106 (9 Pt 1) , 1063-6

Schwaber, M K; Pensak, M L; Reiber, M E  (1995). Transmastoid labyrinthectomy in older patients. The Laryngoscope, 105 (11) , 1152-4More Information

Sinha, P K; Keith, R W; Pensak, M L  (1994). Predictability of recovery from Bell's palsy using evoked electromyography. The American journal of otology, 15 (6) , 769-71

Pensak, M L; Gluckman, J L; Shumrick, K A  (1994). Parapharyngeal space tumors: an algorithm for evaluation and management. The Laryngoscope, 104 (9) , 1170-3More Information

Pensak, M L; Van Loveren, H; Tew, J M; Keith, R W  (1994). Transpetrosal access to meningiomas juxtaposing the temporal bone. The Laryngoscope, 104 (7) , 814-20More Information

Cressman, W R; Pensak, M L  (1994). Surgical aspects of congenital aural atresia. Otolaryngologic clinics of North America, 27 (3) , 621-33

Pensak, M L; Willging, J P; Keith, R W  (1994). Intraoperative facial nerve monitoring in chronic ear surgery: a resident training experience. The American journal of otology, 15 (1) , 108-10

Silver, F M; Orobello, P W; Mangal, A; Pensak, M L  (1993). Asymptomatic osteomas of the middle ear. The American journal of otology, 14 (2) , 189-90

Shott, S R; Pensak, M L  (1992). Perilymphatic fistula. Ear, nose, & throat journal, 71 (11) , 568, 571-2

Brody, T; Pensak, M L  (1991). The fluoroquinolones. The American journal of otology, 12 (6) , 477-9

Willging, J P; Pensak, M L  (1991). Temporal bone resection. Ear, nose, & throat journal, 70 (9) , 612-7

Keith, R W; Pensak, M L  (1991). Central auditory function. Otolaryngologic clinics of North America, 24 (2) , 371-9

Keith, R W; Pensak, M L; Katbamna, B  (1991). Prediction of bithermal caloric response from monothermal stimulation. Otolaryngology--head and neck surgery : official journal of American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, 104 (4) , 499-502

Silver, F M; Pensak, M L  (1991). Viral hepatitis. The American journal of otology, 12 (2) , 150-5

Pensak, M L; Shumrick, K A; Gluckman, J L  (1991). Techniques of and reconstruction after temporal bone resection. Otolaryngology--head and neck surgery : official journal of American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, 104 (1) , 145

Pensak, M L; Tew, J M; Keith, R W; Vanloveren, H R  (1991). Management of the acoustic neuroma in an only hearing ear. Skull base surgery, 1 (2) , 93-6

McDonald, J S; Pensak, M L; Phero, J C  (1990). Thoughts on the management of chronic facial, head, and neck pain. The American journal of otology, 11 (5) , 378-82

McDonald, J S; Pensak, M L; Phero, J C  (1990). Differential diagnosis of chronic facial, head, and neck pain conditions. The American journal of otology, 11 (4) , 299-303

Wiatrak, B J; Pensak, M L  (1989). Rhabdomyosarcoma of the ear and temporal bone. The Laryngoscope, 99 (11) , 1188-92More Information

Pensak, M L; Van Loveren, H; Tew, J M  (1989). The surgical anatomy and approaches to lesions of the lower basilar artery and vertebral artery union. The American journal of otology, 10 (5) , 351-7

Pensak, M L; Keith, R W; Dignan, P S; Stowens, D W; Towbin, R B; Katbamna, B  (1989). Neuroaudiologic abnormalities in patients with type 1 neurofibromatosis. The Laryngoscope, 99 (7 Pt 1) , 702-6More Information

Jackson, C G; Gulya, A J; Knox, G W; Glasscock, M E; Pensak, M L; Poe, D S; Johnson, G D  (1989). A paraneoplastic syndrome associated with glomus tumors of the skull base? Early observations. Otolaryngology--head and neck surgery : official journal of American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, 100 (6) , 583-7

Schwaber, M K; Pensak, M L; Bartels, L J  (1989). The early signs and symptoms of neurotologic complications of chronic suppurative otitis media. The Laryngoscope, 99 (4) , 373-5More Information

Pensak, M L; Shumrick, K A  (1988). Contemporary surgical management of high cervical metastases: an anatomic approach. The Laryngoscope, 98 (11) , 1268-70More Information

Willis, R A; Pensak, M L  (1988). Local anesthetics. The American journal of otology, 9 (5) , 434-7

Keith, R W; Garza-Holquin, Y; Smolak, L; Pensak, M L  (1987). Acoustic reflex dynamics and auditory brain stem responses in multiple sclerosis. The American journal of otology, 8 (5) , 406-13

Gulya, A J; Glasscock, M E; Pensak, M L  (1987). Neural choristoma of the middle ear. Otolaryngology--head and neck surgery : official journal of American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, 97 (1) , 52-6

Ball, J B; Pensak, M L  (1987). Fundamentals of magnetic resonance imaging. The American journal of otology, 8 (1) , 81-5

Seiden, A M; Pensak, M L  (1986). Postoperative deep venous thrombosis and pulmonary embolism: diagnosis, management, and prevention. The American journal of otology, 7 (5) , 377-83

Gulya, A J; Glasscock, M E; Pensak, M L  (1986). Primary adenocarcinoma of the temporal bone with posterior fossa extension: case report. The Laryngoscope, 96 (6) , 675-7

Pensak, M L  (1986). Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). The American journal of otology, 7 (3) , 229-31

Pensak, M L; Jackson, C G; Glasscock, M E; Gulya, A J  (1986). Perioperative evaluation and care of patients with lesions involving the skull base. Otolaryngology--head and neck surgery : official journal of American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, 94 (4) , 497-503

Berelowitz, M; Pensak, M L  (1986). Diabetes mellitus: current concepts. The American journal of otology, 7 (2) , 157-8

Pensak, M L; Jackson, C G; Glasscock, M E; Gulya, A J  (1986). Facial reanimation with the VII-XII anastomosis: analysis of the functional and psychologic results. Otolaryngology--head and neck surgery : official journal of American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, 94 (3) , 305-10

Gulya, A J; Glasscock, M E; Jackson, C G; Pensak, M L; Harris, P F; Bond, A  (1986). Skull-base surgery: operative refinements. Otolaryngology--head and neck surgery : official journal of American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, 94 (3) , 315-21

Pensak, M L; Glasscock, M E; Gulya, A J; Hays, J W; Smith, H P; Dickens, J R  (1986). Cerebellopontine angle lipomas. Archives of otolaryngology--head & neck surgery, 112 (1) , 99-101

Pensak, M L; Waner, M  (1985). Hypertension. The American journal of otology, 6 (6) , 514-7

Pensak, M L; Glasscock, M E; Josey, A F; Jackson, C G; Gulya, A J  (1985). Sudden hearing loss and cerebellopontine angle tumors. The Laryngoscope, 95 (10) , 1188-93

Pensak, M L; Seiden, A M  (1985). Surgery and the patient with heart disease. The American journal of otology, 6 (5) , 428-32

Glasscock, M E; Pensak, M L; Gulya, A J; Baker, D C  (1985). Lyme disease. A cause of bilateral facial paralysis. Archives of otolaryngology (Chicago, Ill. : 1960), 111 (1) , 47-9

Glasscock, M E; Gulya, A J; Pensak, M L; Black, J N  (1984). Medical and surgical management of Meniere's disease. The American journal of otology, 5 (6) , 536-42

Glasscock, M E; Gulya, A J; Pensak, M L  (1984). Surgery of the posterior fossa. Otolaryngologic clinics of North America, 17 (3) , 483-97

Pensak, M L; Yanagisawa, E  (1984). Tympanic membrane photography: historical perspective. The American journal of otology, 5 (4) , 324-32

Yanagisawa, E; Hausfeld, J N; Pensak, M LSudden airway obstruction due to pedunculated laryngeal polyps. The Annals of otology, rhinology, and laryngology, 92 (4 Pt 1) , 340-3

Angel, M F; Stewart, A; Pensak, M L; Pillsbury, H R; Sasaki, C TMechanisms of hypercalcemia in patients with head and neck cancer. Head & neck surgery, 5 (2) , 125-9

Pensak, M L; Casuccio, J R; Lesnick, T H; Sasaki, C TFacial paralysis resulting from parotid branchial cyst. Otolaryngology--head and neck surgery : official journal of American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, 90 (5) , 676-8

Golub, Justin S; Weber, Jon D; Leach, James L; Pottschmidt, Natalie R; Zuccarello, Mario; Pensak, Myles L; Samy, Ravi N  (2015). Feasibility of the Ultrasonic Bone Aspirator in Retrosigmoid Vestibular Schwannoma Removal. Otolaryngology--head and neck surgery : official journal of American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck SurgeryMore Information

Weber, Jon D; Samy, Ravi N; Nahata, Amit; Zuccarello, Mario; Pensak, Myles L; Golub, Justin S  (2015). Reduction of bone dust with ultrasonic bone aspiration: implications for retrosigmoid vestibular schwannoma removal. Otolaryngology--head and neck surgery : official journal of American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, 152 (6) , 1102-7More Information

Schutt, Christopher A; Neubauer, Paul; Samy, Ravi N; Pensak, Myles L; Kuhn, Jeffery J; Herschovitch, Meir; Kveton, John F  (2015). The correlation between obesity, obstructive sleep apnea, and superior semicircular canal dehiscence: a new explanation for an increasingly common problem. Otology & neurotology : official publication of the American Otological Society, American Neurotology Society [and] European Academy of Otology and Neurotology, 36 (3) , 551-4More Information

Anaizi, Amjad N; Gantwerker, Eric A; Pensak, Myles L; Theodosopoulos, Philip V  (2014). Facial nerve preservation surgery for koos grade 3 and 4 vestibular schwannomas. Neurosurgery, 75 (6) , 671-5; discussion 67More Information

Myer, Charles M; Willging, Jay P; Choo, Daniel I; Pensak, Myles L  (2014). Duty bound. The Laryngoscope, 124 (7) , 1507-8More Information

Son, Hwa J; Karkas, Alexandre; Buchanan, Patrick; Giurintano, Jonathan P; Theodosopoulos, Philip; Pensak, Myles L; Samy, Ravi N  (2014). Spontaneous cerebrospinal fluid effusion of the temporal bone: repair, audiological outcomes, and obesity. The Laryngoscope, 124 (5) , 1204-8More Information

Shoman, Neal; Donaldson, Angela M; Ksiazek, Jeffrey; Pensak, Myles L; Zimmer, Lee A  (2013). First stage in predicative measure for transnasal transsphenoidal approach to petrous apex cholesterol granuloma. The Laryngoscope, 123 (3) , 581-3More Information

Raghavan A.;Lipschitz N.;Kohlberg G.;Samy R.;Zuccarello M.;Pensak M.;Breen J.  (02-01-2020). Is Longer Surgery More Dangerous? Operative Duration Not Associated with Complications after Vestibu. Otology and Neurotology, 41 (2) , e268-e272More Information

Lipschitz N.;Kohlberg G.;Walters Z.;Tawfik K.;Samy R.;Pensak M.;Zuccarello M.;Andaluz N.;Dinapoli V.;Breen J.  (12-01-2019). Obesity Is Not Associated with Postoperative Complications after Vestibular Schwannoma Surgery in a . Otology and Neurotology, 40 (10) , 1373-1377More Information

Breen J.;Edwards C.;Cornelius R.;Hazenfield J.;Kohlberg G.;Samy R.;Pensak M.  (09-01-2019). Utility of Magnetic Resonance Imaging in Differentiating Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak from Middle Ear Ef. Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery (United States), 161 (3) , 493-498More Information

Stevens S.M.;Dougherty H.;Wenstrup L.;Hammer T.;Cole T.;Redmann A.;Pensak M.L.;Samy R.N.  (03-01-2019). Is Hard Failure Still a Common Indication for Revision Surgery in Adult Cochlear Implant Recipients?. Otology and Neurotology, 40 (3) , 321-327More Information

Lipschitz N.;Kohlberg G.;Tawfik K.;Walters Z.;Breen J.;Zuccarello M.;Andaluz N.;Dinapoli V.;Pensak M.;Samy R.  (01-01-2019). Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak Rate after Vestibular Schwannoma Surgery via Middle Cranial Fossa Approach. Journal of Neurological Surgery, Part B: Skull Base, 80 (4) , 437-440More Information

Kosty J.A.;Stevens S.M.;Gozal Y.M.;DiNapoli V.A.;Patel S.K.;Golub J.S.;Andaluz N.O.;Pensak M.;Zuccarello M.;Samy R.N.  (01-01-2019). Middle fossa approach for resection of vestibular schwannomas: A decade of experience. Operative Neurosurgery, 16 (2) , 147-158More Information

Kohlberg G.;Lipschitz N.;Tawfik K.;Walters Z.;Breen J.;Zuccarello M.;Andaluz N.;Dinapoli V.;Pensak M.;Samy R.  (01-01-2019). Application of Ultrasonic Bone Aspirator for Decompression of the Internal Auditory Canal via the Mi. Otology and Neurotology, 40 (1) , 114-120More Information

Stevens S.;Hock K.;Samy R.;Pensak M.  (09-01-2018). Are Patients with Spontaneous CSF Otorrhea and Superior Canal Dehiscence Congenitally Predisposed to. Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery (United States), 159 (3) , 543-552More Information

Stevens S.;Crane R.;Pensak M.;Samy R.  (09-01-2017). Response to “Middle Ear Obliteration with Blind-Sac Closure of the External Auditory Canal for Spont. Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery (United States), 157 (3) , 536-537More Information

Tawfik K.O.;Stevens S.M.;Mihal D.;Costello M.S.;Cornelius R.S.;Samy R.N.;Pensak M.L.  (08-01-2017). Radiographic Evidence of Occult Intracranial Hypertension in Patients with Ménière’s Disease. Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery (United States), 157 (2) , 260-268More Information

Stevens S.;Crane R.;Pensak M.;Samy R.  (05-01-2017). Analysis of Audiometric Outcomes following Combined Middle Cranial Fossa/Transmastoid Approaches for. Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery (United States), 156 (5) , 924-932More Information

Stevens S.;Crane R.;Pensak M.;Samy R.  (03-01-2017). Middle Ear Obliteration with Blind-Sac Closure of the External Auditory Canal for Spontaneous CSF Ot. Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery (United States), 156 (3) , 534-542More Information

Poon C.;Stevens S.;Golub J.;Pensak M.;Samy R.  (03-01-2017). Pilot Study Evaluating the Impact of Otology Surgery Videos on Otolaryngology Resident Education. Otology and Neurotology, 38 (3) , 423-428More Information

Stevens S.M.;Manning A.;Pensak M.L.;Samy R.N.  (01-01-2017). Long-term symptom-specific outcomes for patients with petrous apex cholesterol granulomas: Surgery v. Otology and Neurotology, 38 (2) , 253-259More Information

Shoman N.;Samy R.;Pensak M.  (08-01-2016). Contemporary neuroradiographic assessment of the cochleo-carotid partition. ORL, 78 (4) , 193-198More Information

Hasanbelliu A.;Andaluz N.;Di Somma A.;Keller J.;Zimmer L.;Pensak M.;Samy R.;Zuccarello M.  (08-01-2016). 220?Expanded Anterior Petrosectomy Through the Transcranial Middle Fossa and Extended Endoscopic Tra. Neurosurgery, 63, 186More Information

Anaizi A.N.;Dinapoli V.V.;Pensak M.;Theodosopoulos P.V.  (06-01-2016). Small Vestibular Schwannomas: Does Surgery Remain a Viable Treatment Option?. Journal of Neurological Surgery, Part B: Skull Base, 77 (3) , 212-218More Information

Shoman N.;Samy R.;Pensak M.  (03-01-2016). Radiographic assessment and surgical implications of arcuate eminence pneumatization. ORL, 78 (1) , 9-15More Information

Altman A.;Golub J.;Pensak M.;Samy R.  (11-01-2015). Bilateral Facial Palsy following Ipilimumab Infusion for Melanoma. Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery (United States), 153 (5) , 894-895More Information

Pensak M.L.  (01-01-2015). Historical classics: Editorial. Laryngoscope, 125 (9) , 2002More Information

Prager J.;Perkins J.;McFann K.;Myer C.;Pensak M.;Chan K.  (01-01-2012). Standardized letter of recommendation for pediatric fellowship selection. Laryngoscope, 122 (2) , 415-424More Information

Pensak M.;Diaz R.;Hamid M.  (10-01-2010). Current Opinion in Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery: Editorial introductions. Current Opinion in Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, 18 (5) More Information

Prager J.;Myer IV C.;Hayes K.;Myer C.;Pensak M.  (10-01-2010). Improving methods of resident selection. Laryngoscope, 120 (SUPPL. 3) More Information

Samy R.N.;Pensak M.;Tew J.M.  (04-25-2010). Commentary. Neurologia Medico-Chirurgica, 50 (4) , 304-305

Pensak M.;Diaz R.  (10-01-2009). Editorial introductions. Current Opinion in Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, 17 (5) More Information

Pensak M.;Doyle K.  (10-01-2007). Editorial introductions. Current Opinion in Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, 15 (5) More Information

Pensak M.L.;Doyle K.J.  (10-01-2006). Editorial introductions. Current Opinion in Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, 14 (5) More Information

Krishnamoorthy K.;Pensak M.;Samy R.  (10-01-2006). Delayed extrusion of hydroxyapatite after transpetrosal reconstruction. Laryngoscope, 116 (10) , 1817-1819More Information

Miller R.;Tami T.;Pensak M.  (10-01-2006). Spontaneous intracranial hypotension mimicking Menière's disease. Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, 135 (4) , 655-656More Information

Chung S.;Pensak M.  (12-01-2005). Tumors of the Temporal Bone. Neurotology, 1028-1036More Information

Pensak M.;Doyle K.  (10-01-2004). Current Opinion in Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery: Editorial introductions. Current Opinion in Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, 12 (5)

Pensak M.  (01-01-2004). Obesity epidemic. Current Opinion in Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, 12 (5) , 373More Information

Pensak M.  (10-01-2003). Fenestra nov-ovalis revisited. Current Opinion in Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, 11 (5) , 315More Information

Pensak M.  (10-01-2002). Conservative trends in facial neuroma management. Current Opinion in Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, 10 (5) , 371-372More Information

Pensak M.  (08-01-2002). Commentary. Skull Base, 12 (3) , 173More Information

Pensak M.  (07-23-2002). Preface: Contemporary neurotology. Otolaryngologic Clinics of North America, 35 (2) More Information

Gustafson M.;Pensak M.L.  (07-22-2002). Commentary. Skull Base, 12 (2) , 58

Pensak M.L.  (01-01-2002). Commentary. Skull Base, 12 (2)

Pensak M.  (10-09-2001). Need for nurses. Current Opinion in Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, 9 (5) , 271More Information

Pensak M.;Chung S.  (10-09-2001). Role of cytoreductive surgery and postoperative radiation therapy in managing benign skull base tumo. Current Opinion in Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, 9 (5) , 305-308More Information

Jean W.;Haverbusch M.;Pensak M.;Van Loveren H.  (01-01-2001). Giant cell tumor of the petrous temporal bone: a case presentation and literature review. Skull Base, 11 (SUPPL. 1) , 23

Gustafson L.;Pensak M.  (12-01-2000). Inner ear perfusion therapy: An update. Current Opinion in Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, 8 (5) , 398-402More Information

Pensak M.  (12-01-1999). A neurotologic perspective on basilar artery aneurysms. Current Opinion in Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, 7 (5) , 254-256More Information

Miller G.M.;Cunningham R.F.;Pensak M.L.  (12-01-1999). Current status of infant hearing screening program. Current Opinion in Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, 7 (5) , 251-253More Information

Pensak M.L.  (11-10-1998). Current diagnostics and surgical techniques: Brainstem and non-axial cavernous malformations. Current Opinion in Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, 6 (5) , 321-324More Information

Toohill R.;Pensak M.  (01-01-1998). Middle Section Meeting; Wyndham Milwaukee Center Hotel, Milwaukee, WI; January 22-24, 1999. Laryngoscope, 108 (11) , 1752-1755More Information

Pensak M.L.;Rizk N.  (01-01-1997). Current surgical techniques. Surgical anatomy and approaches to tumors of Dorello's canal. Current Opinion in Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, 5 (5) , 298-301

Pensak M.;Bagger-Sjoback D.;Shea J.;Goebel J.;Blakley B.  (01-01-1997). Clinical forum: A review of intratympanic therapy: Invited comments. American Journal of Otology, 18 (4) , 527-531

Van Loveren H.;Liu S.;Pensak M.;Keller J.  (06-01-1996). Anatomy of the jugular foramen: The neurosurgical perspective. Operative Techniques in Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, 7 (2) , 90-94More Information

Pensak M.;Gleich L.;Gluckman J.;Shumrick K.  (01-01-1996). Temporal bone carcinoma: Contemporary perspectives in the skull base surgical era. Laryngoscope, 106 (10) , 1234-1237More Information

Kveton J.;Pensak M.  (01-01-1995). Modified Radical Mastoidectomy: Problems and Pitfalls. Otolaryngology- Head and Neck Surgery, 112 (5) , P88More Information

Miller C.;Van Loveren H.;Keller J.;Pensak M.;El-Kalliny M.;Tew J.  (01-01-1993). Transpetrosal approach: Surgical anatomy and technique. Neurosurgery, 33 (3) , 461-469More Information

Grosso J.;Pensak M.  (01-01-1992). Complications in tympanoplasty. Operative Techniques in Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, 3 (4) , 279-284More Information

Pensak M.  (10-01-1991). Skull base surgery issues. Ear, Nose and Throat Journal, 70 (10) , 673-674

Pensak M.;Grosso J.  (01-01-1991). Surgical anatomy of the endolymphatic sac, internal auditory canal, and cerebellopontine angle. Operative Techniques in Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, 2 (1) , 3-6More Information

Lee K.;Goodrich I.;Pensak M.  (01-01-1984). Pituitary surgery: Current status, including transsphenoidal surgery. American Journal of Otolaryngology--Head and Neck Medicine and Surgery, 5 (2) , 138-150More Information

Pensak M.;Pillsbury H.;Angel M.;Ment L.  (01-01-1982). Basilar artery migraine in children. Ear, Nose and Throat Journal, 61 (4) , 190-192

Lipschitz, Noga; Kohlberg, Gavriel D; Tawfik, Kareem O; Walters, Zoe A; Breen, Joseph T; Zuccarello, Mario; Andaluz, Norberto; Dinapoli, Vincent A; Pensak, Myles L; Samy, Ravi N  (2019). Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak Rate after Vestibular Schwannoma Surgery via Middle Cranial Fossa Approach. Journal of neurological surgery. Part B, Skull base, 80 (4) , 437-440More Information

Costello, Mark S; Golub, Justin S; Barrord, John V; Pater, Luke; Pensak, Myles L; Samy, Ravi N  (2016). Cochlear implantation after radiation therapy for acoustic neuroma. Journal of radiosurgery and SBRT, 4 (1) , 69-74

Shapiro, Scott B; Lipschitz, Noga; Kemper, Nathan; Zuccarello, Mario; Breen, Joseph T; Pensak, Myles L; Samy, Ravi N  (2020). Early Experience With Telemedicine in Patients Undergoing Otologic/Neurotologic Procedures. Otology & neurotology : official publication of the American Otological Society, American Neurotology Society [and] European Academy of Otology and Neurotology, 41 (9) , e1154-e1157More Information

Kohlberg, Gavriel D; Lipschitz, Noga; Raghavan, Arun M; Breen, Joseph T; Pensak, Myles L; Zuccarello, Mario; Samy, Ravi N  (2020). Middle Cranial Fossa Approach to Vestibular Schwannoma Resection in the Older Patient Population. Otology & neurotology : official publication of the American Otological Society, American Neurotology Society [and] European Academy of Otology and NeurotologyMore Information

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Hasanbelliu, Aurel; Andaluz, Norberto; Di Somma, Alberto; Keller, Jeffrey T; Zimmer, Lee A; Samy, Ravi N; Pensak, Myles L; Zuccarello, Mario  (2020). Extended Anterior Petrosectomy Through the Transcranial Middle Fossa Approach and Extended Endoscopic Transsphenoidal-Transclival Approach: Qualitative and Quantitative Anatomic Analysis. World neurosurgery, 138, e405-e412More Information

Vesole, Adam S; Shapiro, Scott B; Samy, Ravi N; Pensak, Myles L; Breen, Joseph T  (2023). Quantification of Fat Graft Retention in the Translabyrinthine Approach Using Magnetic Resonance Imaging Volumetric Analysis. Otology & neurotology : official publication of the American Otological Society, American Neurotology Society [and] European Academy of Otology and Neurotology, 44 (6) , e428-e434More Information

Hoz, Samer S; Palmisciano, Paolo; Albairmani, Sama S; Kaye, Joel; Muthana, Ahmed; Johnson, Mark D; Doyle, Edward J; Forbes, Jonathan A; Prestigiacomo, Charles J; Samy, Ravi; Pensak, Myles L; Zuccarello, Mario; Andaluz, Norberto  (2023). A proposed classification system for presigmoid approaches: a scoping review. Journal of neurosurgery, 1-7More Information

Lee, Kenneth H; Thompson, Dana M; Pensak, Myles L  (2023). Evaluation of Current Triological Society Thesis Trends and Membership Demographics. The Laryngoscope, 133 (1) , 73-78More Information

Shapiro, Scott B; Grojean, Meghan; Hong, Michael; Lipschitz, Noga; Breen, Joseph T; Pensak, Myles L; Samy, Ravi N  (2022). Predictive Effect of Bone Conduction Pattern on Hearing Outcomes of Stapes Surgery. Otology & neurotology : official publication of the American Otological Society, American Neurotology Society [and] European Academy of Otology and Neurotology, 43 (3) , 289-294More Information

Selesnick, Samuel H; Pensak, Myles L  (2021). A Violation of the Laryngoscope and the Resultant Injury It Has Caused to Human Beings. The Laryngoscope, 131 (4) , 701-702More Information

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