Ryan Rimmer, MD
Assistant Professor of Surgery (Otolaryngology)
Research & Publications
Biography
Research Summary
My research interests include clinical outcomes for endoscopic sinus, skull base, and orbital surgery. I have published extensively on these topics and authored several otolaryngology book chapters.
Coauthors
Research Interests
Meningioma; Nasal Polyps; Paranasal Sinus Neoplasms; Pituitary Neoplasms; Rhinitis, Vasomotor; Sinusitis; Papilloma, Inverted; Graves Ophthalmopathy; Rhinitis, Allergic; Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak
Selected Publications
- Sporadic pituitary adenoma with somatic double-hit loss of MEN1Hong C, Alanya H, DiStasio M, Boulware S, Rimmer R, Omay S, Erson-Omay E. Sporadic pituitary adenoma with somatic double-hit loss of MEN1. Pituitary 2023, 26: 488-494. PMID: 37438451, DOI: 10.1007/s11102-023-01336-1.
- Portable MRI to assess optic chiasm decompression after endoscopic endonasal resection of sellar and suprasellar lesions.Hong C, Lamsam L, Yadlapalli V, Parasuram N, Mazurek M, Chavva I, Lalwani D, Zabinska J, Schiff S, Manes R, Vining E, Rimmer R, Kimberly W, Sheth K, Omay S. Portable MRI to assess optic chiasm decompression after endoscopic endonasal resection of sellar and suprasellar lesions. Journal Of Neurosurgery 2023, 1-7. PMID: 37347618, DOI: 10.3171/2023.5.jns23174.
- 3D printing for virtual surgical planning of nasoseptal flap skull‐base reconstruction: A proof‐of‐concept studyKayastha D, Wiznia D, Manes R, Omay S, Khoury T, Rimmer R. 3D printing for virtual surgical planning of nasoseptal flap skull‐base reconstruction: A proof‐of‐concept study. International Forum Of Allergy & Rhinology 2023 PMID: 37026426, DOI: 10.1002/alr.23165.
- Trends in clinical trials for olfactory dysfunction in the COVID‐19 eraWang V, Abdou H, Sheth A, Manes R, Rimmer R. Trends in clinical trials for olfactory dysfunction in the COVID‐19 era. International Forum Of Allergy & Rhinology 2023, 13: 1958-1961. PMID: 36851905, DOI: 10.1002/alr.23144.
- Subdural empyema secondary to pansinusitis after coronavirus disease 2019 infection in an immunocompetent patient: illustrative case.Hong C, Prust M, Manes R, Rimmer R, Omay S. Subdural empyema secondary to pansinusitis after coronavirus disease 2019 infection in an immunocompetent patient: illustrative case. Journal Of Neurosurgery Case Lessons 2023, 5 PMID: 36806010, DOI: 10.3171/case22525.
- Portable MRI to Assess Optic Nerve Decompression after Endoscopic Endonasal Resection of Sellar LesionsHong C, Lamsam L, Crawford A, Sheth K, Rimmer R, Omay S. Portable MRI to Assess Optic Nerve Decompression after Endoscopic Endonasal Resection of Sellar Lesions. Journal Of Neurological Surgery Part B Skull Base 2023, 84: s1-s344. DOI: 10.1055/s-0043-1762183.
- Defining the Clival Recess Surgical Corridor and Clival Classification System for Approach to Sellar PathologyYaghi N, Mazur-Hart D, Larson E, Munger D, Nugent J, Richie E, Rimmer R, Fleseriu M, Dogan A, Geltzeiler M, Ciporen J. Defining the Clival Recess Surgical Corridor and Clival Classification System for Approach to Sellar Pathology. Operative Neurosurgery 2023, 24: e315-e321. PMID: 36716036, DOI: 10.1227/ons.0000000000000609.
- Endoscopic Medial Orbitotomy for Lateral Access to Anterior Cranial Base PathologyRimmer R, Geltzeiler M. Endoscopic Medial Orbitotomy for Lateral Access to Anterior Cranial Base Pathology. The Laryngoscope 2022, 133: 1336-1338. PMID: 36259774, DOI: 10.1002/lary.30445.
- Profiles of Odorant Specific Performance in Olfactory TestingSchlosser RJ, Soler ZM, Mace J, Farrell N, Rimmer R, Alt JA, Ramakrishnan VR, Edwards TS, Smith TL. Profiles of Odorant Specific Performance in Olfactory Testing. American Journal Of Rhinology And Allergy 2022, 37: 26-34. PMID: 36069003, DOI: 10.1177/19458924221124692.
- Endoscopic Endonasal Eustachian Tube Obliteration as a Treatment for Tension Pneumocephalus After Translabyrinthine Resection of Vestibular SchwannomaJi KSY, Rimmer R, Dogan A, Cetas JS, Ciporen JN, Sanusi O, Gupta S, Geltzeiler M. Endoscopic Endonasal Eustachian Tube Obliteration as a Treatment for Tension Pneumocephalus After Translabyrinthine Resection of Vestibular Schwannoma. Otology & Neurotology 2022, 43: e856-e860. PMID: 35970161, DOI: 10.1097/mao.0000000000003606.
- Evaluating Distance Bias in Chronic Rhinosinusitis OutcomesGill AS, Beswick DM, Mace JC, Menjivar D, Ashby S, Rimmer RA, Ramakrishnan VR, Soler ZM, Alt JA. Evaluating Distance Bias in Chronic Rhinosinusitis Outcomes. JAMA Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery 2022, 148: 507-514. PMID: 35511170, PMCID: PMC9073660, DOI: 10.1001/jamaoto.2022.0268.
- Endoscopic Endonasal Eustachian Tube Obliteration for Cerebrospinal Fluid Rhinorrhea: A Case Series and Scoping ReviewRimmer R, Lilly G, Gupta S, Ciporen J, Detwiller K, Cetas J, Dogan A, Geltzeiler M. Endoscopic Endonasal Eustachian Tube Obliteration for Cerebrospinal Fluid Rhinorrhea: A Case Series and Scoping Review. Operative Neurosurgery 2022, 22: 345-354. PMID: 35867077, DOI: 10.1227/ons.0000000000000158.
- Defining the Clival Recess Surgical Corridor and Classification System for Sellar/Suprasellar PathologyYaghi N, Mazur-Hart D, Rimmer R, Dogan A, Geltzeiler M, Ciporen J. Defining the Clival Recess Surgical Corridor and Classification System for Sellar/Suprasellar Pathology. Journal Of Neurological Surgery Part B Skull Base 2022, 83: s1-s270. DOI: 10.1055/s-0042-1743899.
- Determinants of survival in sinonasal and skull base chondrosarcoma: An analysis of the National Cancer DatabaseRimmer RA, Mace JC, Andersen PE, Cetas JS, Ciporen JN, Dogan A, Smith TL, Geltzeiler M. Determinants of survival in sinonasal and skull base chondrosarcoma: An analysis of the National Cancer Database. International Forum Of Allergy & Rhinology 2021, 12: 699-713. PMID: 34704402, DOI: 10.1002/alr.22909.
- Association of statins with quality of life and olfaction in patients with chronic rhinosinusitisRimmer RA, Mace JC, Gill A, Alt J, Detwiller K, Geltzeiler M, Smith TL, Farrell NF. Association of statins with quality of life and olfaction in patients with chronic rhinosinusitis. International Forum Of Allergy & Rhinology 2021, 12: 237-239. PMID: 34510817, DOI: 10.1002/alr.22880.
- Opioid use after endoscopic skull base surgery: A descriptive, prospective, longitudinal cohort studyRimmer RA, Scott B, Pailet J, Farrell NF, Mace JC, Detwiller KY, Smith TL, Dogan A, Gupta S, Andersen P, Cetas J, Geltzeiler M. Opioid use after endoscopic skull base surgery: A descriptive, prospective, longitudinal cohort study. International Forum Of Allergy & Rhinology 2021, 12: 160-171. PMID: 34309220, DOI: 10.1002/alr.22871.
- Cumulative comorbidity burden does not worsen outcomes in management of chronic rhinosinusitisGill AS, Mace JC, Rimmer R, Ramakrishnan VR, Beswick DM, Soler ZM, Manor J, Orlandi RR, Smith TL, Alt JA. Cumulative comorbidity burden does not worsen outcomes in management of chronic rhinosinusitis. International Forum Of Allergy & Rhinology 2021, 12: 28-38. PMID: 34259379, PMCID: PMC8716416, DOI: 10.1002/alr.22866.
- Factors Influencing Postoperative Opioid Use following Endoscopic Skull Base SurgeryRimmer R, Scott B, Pailet J, Detwiller K, Smith T, Dogan A, Gupta S, Andersen P, Cetas J, Geltzeiler M. Factors Influencing Postoperative Opioid Use following Endoscopic Skull Base Surgery. Journal Of Neurological Surgery Part B Skull Base 2021, 82: s65-s270. DOI: 10.1055/s-0041-1725374.
- Quantitative determination of the optimal temporoparietal fascia flap necessary to repair skull‐base defectsSiu A, Rangarajan SV, Rabinowitz MR, Luginbuhl A, Rimmer RA, Chitguppi C, Farrell C, Nyquist GG, Rosen MR, Evans JJ. Quantitative determination of the optimal temporoparietal fascia flap necessary to repair skull‐base defects. International Forum Of Allergy & Rhinology 2020, 10: 1249-1254. PMID: 32634294, DOI: 10.1002/alr.22609.
- Postoperative Anatomic Position of Mandibular Free Flap Neocondyles Affects Patient SymptomsSwendseid B, Philips R, Rimmer R, Goldman RA, Luginbuhl AJ, Curry J, Krein H, Heffelfinger R. Postoperative Anatomic Position of Mandibular Free Flap Neocondyles Affects Patient Symptoms. Facial Plastic Surgery & Aesthetic Medicine 2020, 23: 36-41. PMID: 32614617, DOI: 10.1089/fpsam.2020.0110.
- Management of Orbital Masses: Outcomes of Endoscopic and Combined Approaches With No Orbital ReconstructionRimmer RA, Graf AE, Fastenberg JH, Bilyk J, Nyquist GG, Rosen MR, Rabinowitz MP, Rabinowitz MR. Management of Orbital Masses: Outcomes of Endoscopic and Combined Approaches With No Orbital Reconstruction. Therapeutic Advances In Allergy And Rhinology 2020, 11: 2152656719899922. PMID: 31984165, PMCID: PMC6961138, DOI: 10.1177/2152656719899922.
- Preoperative Screening for Obstructive Sleep Apnea Prior to Endoscopic Skull Base Surgery: A Survey of the North American Skull Base SocietyRimmer RA, Chitguppi C, D’Souza G, Rosen MR, Nyquist GG, Toskala E, Evans JJ, Farrell C, Boon M, Huntley C, Rabinowitz MR. Preoperative Screening for Obstructive Sleep Apnea Prior to Endoscopic Skull Base Surgery: A Survey of the North American Skull Base Society. Therapeutic Advances In Allergy And Rhinology 2020, 11: 2152656720968801. PMID: 33240561, PMCID: PMC7672726, DOI: 10.1177/2152656720968801.
- Endoscopic Nasopharyngectomy Combined with a Nerve‐sparing Transpterygoid ApproachGeltzeiler M, Turner M, Rimmer R, Zenonos G, Hebert A, Snyderman C, Gardner P, Fernandez‐Miranda J, Wang EW. Endoscopic Nasopharyngectomy Combined with a Nerve‐sparing Transpterygoid Approach. The Laryngoscope 2019, 130: 2343-2348. PMID: 31841236, DOI: 10.1002/lary.28479.
- Rate of rhinosinusitis and sinus surgery following a minimally destructive approach to endoscopic transsphenoidal hypophysectomyRimmer RA, Vimawala S, Chitguppi C, Reilly EK, Graf AE, Fastenberg JH, Evans JJ, Rosen MR, Rabinowitz MR, Nyquist GG. Rate of rhinosinusitis and sinus surgery following a minimally destructive approach to endoscopic transsphenoidal hypophysectomy. International Forum Of Allergy & Rhinology 2019, 10: 405-411. PMID: 31765522, DOI: 10.1002/alr.22482.
- Phosphaturic mesenchymal tumor of the nasal cavity: Clinicopathologic correlation is essential for diagnosisKerr A, Rimmer R, Rosen M, Evans J, Tuluc M, Mardekian S. Phosphaturic mesenchymal tumor of the nasal cavity: Clinicopathologic correlation is essential for diagnosis. Human Pathology Case Reports 2019, 15: 33-36. DOI: 10.1016/j.ehpc.2018.10.013.
- Evaluation of cranial base repair techniques utilizing a novel cadaveric CPAP modelChitguppi C, Rimmer RA, Garcia HG, Koszewski IJ, Fastenberg JH, Nyquist GG, Rosen MR, Huntley C, Rabinowitz MR, Evans JJ. Evaluation of cranial base repair techniques utilizing a novel cadaveric CPAP model. International Forum Of Allergy & Rhinology 2019, 9: 795-803. PMID: 30748124, DOI: 10.1002/alr.22313.
- How Effective Are Skull Base Repair Techniques Against CPAP? Lessons Learnt through a Novel Cadaver ModelChitguppi C, Rimmer R, Garcia H, Koszewski I, Nyquist G, Rosen M, Huntley C, Rabinowitz M, Evans J. How Effective Are Skull Base Repair Techniques Against CPAP? Lessons Learnt through a Novel Cadaver Model. Journal Of Neurological Surgery Part B Skull Base 2019, 80: s1-s244. DOI: 10.1055/s-0039-1679808.
- The Role of Free Tissue Transfer in the Management of Chronic Frontal Sinus OsteomyelitisRimmer R, Duffy A, Knops A, Rabinowitz M, Koszewski I, Rosen M, Ortlip T, Heffelfinger R, Garcia H, Evans J, Nyquist G, Curry J. The Role of Free Tissue Transfer in the Management of Chronic Frontal Sinus Osteomyelitis. Journal Of Neurological Surgery Part B Skull Base 2019, 80: s1-s244. DOI: 10.1055/s-0039-1679501.
- A Cadaveric Model for Measuring Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) in the Nasal Cavity and Paranasal Sinuses: A Proof of Concept StudyRimmer R, Chitguppi C, Garcia H, Koszewski I, Nyquist G, Rosen M, Huntley C, Evans J, Rabinowitz M. A Cadaveric Model for Measuring Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) in the Nasal Cavity and Paranasal Sinuses: A Proof of Concept Study. Journal Of Neurological Surgery Part B Skull Base 2019, 80: s1-s244. DOI: 10.1055/s-0039-1679476.
- Management and Surveillance of Frontal Sinus Violation following CraniotomyFarag A, Rosen MR, Ziegler N, Rimmer RA, Evans JJ, Farrell CJ, Nyquist GG. Management and Surveillance of Frontal Sinus Violation following Craniotomy. Journal Of Neurological Surgery Part B Skull Base 2019, 81: 001-007. PMID: 32021743, PMCID: PMC6997004, DOI: 10.1055/s-0038-1676826.
- The Role of Free Tissue Transfer in the Management of Chronic Frontal Sinus OsteomyelitisRimmer RA, Duffy AN, Knops AM, Rabinowitz MR, Koszewski IJ, Rosen MR, Ortlip T, Heffelfinger RN, Garcia HG, Evans JJ, Nyquist GG, Curry JM. The Role of Free Tissue Transfer in the Management of Chronic Frontal Sinus Osteomyelitis. The Laryngoscope 2018, 129: 1497-1504. PMID: 30549281, DOI: 10.1002/lary.27669.
- A cadaveric model for measuring sinonasal continuous positive airway pressure—a proof‐of‐concept studyRimmer RA, Chitguppi C, Garcia HG, Koszewski IJ, Nyquist GG, Rosen MR, Huntley C, Evans JJ, Rabinowitz MR. A cadaveric model for measuring sinonasal continuous positive airway pressure—a proof‐of‐concept study. International Forum Of Allergy & Rhinology 2018, 9: 197-203. PMID: 30431712, DOI: 10.1002/alr.22235.
- Multifocal Warthin’s Tumor: An Uncommon Presentation of Bilateral Cervical LymphadenopathyRimmer RA, Cottrill EE. Multifocal Warthin’s Tumor: An Uncommon Presentation of Bilateral Cervical Lymphadenopathy. Case Reports In Otolaryngology 2018, 2018: 3791825. PMID: 30254781, PMCID: PMC6140128, DOI: 10.1155/2018/3791825.
- Telemedicine in otolaryngology outpatient setting—single Center Head and Neck Surgery experienceRimmer RA, Christopher V, Falck A, de Azevedo Pribitkin E, Curry JM, Luginbuhl AJ, Cognetti DM. Telemedicine in otolaryngology outpatient setting—single Center Head and Neck Surgery experience. The Laryngoscope 2018, 128: 2072-2075. PMID: 29446446, DOI: 10.1002/lary.27123.
- Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus nsp9 dimerization is essential for efficient viral growth.Miknis ZJ, Donaldson EF, Umland TC, Rimmer RA, Baric RS, Schultz LW. Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus nsp9 dimerization is essential for efficient viral growth. Journal Of Virology 2009, 83: 3007-18. PMID: 19153232, PMCID: PMC2655571, DOI: 10.1128/JVI.01505-08.