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Myles L. Pensak, MD,FACS

Professor Emeritus Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery College of Medicine

Education/Credentials
  • Fellowship: The Otolaryngology Group/The Ear Foundation (Otolaryngology and Neurotology)
  • Residency: Yale University School of Medicine (Otolaryngology)
  • Resident Training: State University of New York Upstate Medical Center (Surgery)
  • Internship: State University of New York Upstate Medical Center (Surgical Internship)
  • Medical Degree: New York Medical College
  • Bachelor of Arts: State University of New York at Binghamton (History)
Board Certifications & Licenses

American Board of Otolaryngology (Neurotology) (Certification Date: 2004-04-25) - (Recertification Date: 2014-06-01)
American Board of Otolaryngology (Certification Date: 1983-10-25)

Contact Information
Research Interests

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

Peer Reviewed Publications

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, , 1-7

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

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-e434

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, 289-294

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, 701-702

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-e412

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 Neurotology, ,

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-e1157

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, ,

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, 437-440

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

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 Surgery, ,

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, 551-4

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, 1102-7

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 67

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

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, 1204-8

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, 581-3

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, 212-5

Pensak, Myles L 2011. Change. Current opinion in otolaryngology & head and neck surgery, ,

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 Laryngoscope, ,

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, 1012-6

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, 574-6

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, 929-32

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, 882-6

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

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 E

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, 2391-8

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, 327-30

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 , S219

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, 591-7

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, 280-5

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 5

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, 2079-82

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

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, 1060-6

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; discussio

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, 195-203

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, 1001-4

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, 405

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

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, 872-5

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, 697-704

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

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

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, 319-22

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

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

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, 703-11

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

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

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

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, 814-20

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, 1327-31

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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, 1660-6

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

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

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

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

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

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; 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; 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

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

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

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

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

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, 814-20

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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, 702-6

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

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, 373-5

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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; 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; 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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, 1373-1377

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

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

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, 251-253

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

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, 321-324

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, 894-895

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

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, 305-308

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,

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

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

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

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

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

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

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. 10-01-2003. Fenestra nov-ovalis revisited Current Opinion in Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, 11 5, 315

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

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

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, 493-498

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, 543-552

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, 536-537

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, 260-268

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 , 186

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

Pensak M. 08-01-2002. Commentary Skull Base, 12 3, 173

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

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

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, 212-218

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, 90-94

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, 924-932

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

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, 321-327

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, 423-428

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, 534-542

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

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-e272

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, 114-120

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, 147-158

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, 437-440

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, 253-259

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

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, 415-424

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

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

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

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

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

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

Kveton J.;Pensak M. 01-01-1995. Modified Radical Mastoidectomy: Problems and Pitfalls Otolaryngology- Head and Neck Surgery, 112 5, P88

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, 461-469

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

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, 3-6

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, 138-150

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

Angel, M F; Stewart, A; Pensak, M L; Pillsbury, H R; Sasaki, C T . Mechanisms 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 T . Facial 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

Shumrick, K A; Pensak, M L . Early 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

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