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The Internet is considered by some as one of the most important advances of the late 20th century. The Internet is the functional linking of personal computers via telephone lines to a worldwide network of millions of other computers, which enables them to exchange information freely. Although the Internet crops up in daily conversation, many persons are not aware of its usefulness and relevance for ear, nose and throat specialists. The Internet is accessed by special software that maximizes the potential of this vast computer network. The most important tools are e-mail and the World Wide Web. These tools make it possible to consult multimedia medical publications, access Medline, and carry out information searches, etc. The Internet and its most important uses in otolaryngology are summarized and a list of useful addresses is given. Although its advantages still are not widely appreciated, widespread Internet use is imminent and we think that it is a useful technology to know and use. Moreover, access is becoming easier and cheaper.
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Redes de Comunicación de Computadores , Otolaringología , HumanosRESUMEN
The value of imaging methods for the diagnosis of different forms of chronic otitis media is debated, in spite of widespread use. A retrospective study was made of 50 patients who underwent tympanoplasty, with or without mastoidectomy, in our department. Otoscopic, radiological, and computed tomographic findings were analyzed and correlated statistically with surgical findings. Attic perforation was associated significantly with presence of cholesteatoma. Computed tomography was inadequate for differentiating forms of chronic otitis media.
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Otitis Media/diagnóstico , Colesteatoma/complicaciones , Colesteatoma/diagnóstico , Enfermedad Crónica , Humanos , Otitis Media/complicaciones , Otitis Media/cirugía , Estudios Retrospectivos , Tomografía Computarizada por Rayos X , TimpanoplastiaRESUMEN
A case of tympanic glomic tumor associated with vascular malformation of the perifacial plexus is reported. The case and its possible relation with persistent stapedial artery are discussed. The embryological development of the middle-ear vessels and blood supply to glomic tumors were reviewed.