2024
Distinct Localization, Transcriptional Profiles, and Functionality in Early Life Tonsil Regulatory T Cells.
Verma S, Bradley M, Gray J, Dogra P, Caron D, Maurrasse S, Grunstein E, Waldman E, Jang M, Pethe K, Farber D, Connors T. Distinct Localization, Transcriptional Profiles, and Functionality in Early Life Tonsil Regulatory T Cells. The Journal Of Immunology 2024, 213: 306-316. PMID: 38905110, PMCID: PMC11304551, DOI: 10.4049/jimmunol.2300890.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchRegulatory T cellsT cellsTreg biologyCD4+ regulatory T cellsCD8+ T cellsIncreased Foxp3 expressionProportion of TregsProduction of IL-10Paired blood samplesHigher proliferative capacityTranscriptional profilesAdult TregsTreg activityFoxp3 expressionTreg identityExtrafollicular regionsTregsIL-10Primary siteProtective immunityProliferative capacityImmune responseImmunological developmentAdult subjectsImmune system
2023
Two‐Year Outcomes After Pediatric In‐Office Tympanostomy Using Lidocaine/Epinephrine Iontophoresis and an Automated Tube Delivery System
Waldman E, Ingram A, Vidrine D, Gould A, Zeiders J, Ow R, Thompson C, Moss J, Mehta R, McClay J, Brenski A, Gavin J, Ansley J, Yen D, Chadha N, Murray M, Kozak F, York C, Brown D, Grunstein E, Sprecher R, Sherman D, Schoem S, Puchalski R, Hills S, Harfe D, England L, Syms C, Lustig L. Two‐Year Outcomes After Pediatric In‐Office Tympanostomy Using Lidocaine/Epinephrine Iontophoresis and an Automated Tube Delivery System. Otolaryngology 2023, 169: 692-700. PMID: 37003297, DOI: 10.1002/ohn.336.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsEpinephrine iontophoresisTube placementTube retentionOperating roomChildren ages 6 monthsCohort of patientsTwo-Year OutcomesAge 6 monthsDelivery systemComplication rateGeneral anesthesiaLocal anesthesiaOtolaryngology practiceTympanostomyPatientsMonthsIontophoresisTympanic membraneAnesthesiaTube displacementAdditional leadsCohortDelivery resultsOutcomesEar
2021
Signature of Enhanced Effector Function Defines Early Life Regulatory T Cells
Connors T, Bradley M, Verma S, Waldman E, Jang M, Grunstein E, Maurrasse S, Pethe K, Dogra P, Farber D. Signature of Enhanced Effector Function Defines Early Life Regulatory T Cells. The Journal Of Immunology 2021, 206: 98.27-98.27. DOI: 10.4049/jimmunol.206.supp.98.27.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchRegulatory T cellsT cellsImmune responseEarly lifeGut-specific homingPrimary antigenic challengeIntestinal immune homeostasisConventional T cellsPotential effector mechanismsInflammatory immune responseEnhanced effector functionMulti-parameter flow cytometryAdult TregsImmunosuppressive mechanismsAntigenic challengeImmune homeostasisEffector mechanismsTregsImmune developmentEffector functionsSuppressive functionImmunological challengeHigh proliferative capacityCell cycleBulk RNA sequencingDirect Laryngoscopy and Bronchoscopy: Purpose & Setup
Maurrasse S, Moushey A, Valika T, Waldman E. Direct Laryngoscopy and Bronchoscopy: Purpose & Setup. CSurgeries 2021 DOI: 10.17797/2021030301.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMyringotomy and Tympanostomy Tube (Ear Tube) Placement
Maurrasse S, Waldman E. Myringotomy and Tympanostomy Tube (Ear Tube) Placement. CSurgeries 2021 DOI: 10.17797/2021030302.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchDirect Laryngoscopy and Bronchoscopy: Performing a Diagnostic Exam
Maurrasse S, Moushey A, Valika T, Waldman E. Direct Laryngoscopy and Bronchoscopy: Performing a Diagnostic Exam. CSurgeries 2021 DOI: 10.17797/2021033101.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2017
An unusual presentation of a rare soft tissue tumor in the tongue: Inflammatory myofibroblastic tumor
Dodhia S, Merea V, Hibshoosh H, Nedumcheril M, Gudis D, Rahmati R, Waldman E. An unusual presentation of a rare soft tissue tumor in the tongue: Inflammatory myofibroblastic tumor. International Journal Of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology Case Reports 2017, 15: 1-3. DOI: 10.1016/j.pedex.2016.11.003.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchInflammatory myofibroblastic tumorMyofibroblastic tumorPediatric patientsTongue lesionsUnusual presentationRare soft tissue neoplasmRare soft tissue tumorSoft tissue tumorsIntermediate biologic potentialSoft tissue neoplasmOral tongueAtypical presentationDifferential diagnosisTissue tumorsMalignant processBiologic potentialLiterature suggestiveTumorsPatientsLesionsPresentationTongueNeoplasmsDiagnosisAn unusual presentation of a rare soft tissue tumor in the tongue: Inflammatory myofibroblastic tumor.
Dodhia S, Merea VS, Hibshoosh H, Nedumcheril M, Gudis DA, Rahmati R, Waldman EH. International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology Extra 15 (2017) 1-3Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2014
CPAS: Surgical approach with combined sublabial bone resection and inferior turbinate reduction without stents
Merea V, Lee AH, Peron DL, Waldman EH, Grunstein E. CPAS: Surgical approach with combined sublabial bone resection and inferior turbinate reduction without stents. The Laryngoscope 2014, 125: 1460-1464. PMID: 25475763, DOI: 10.1002/lary.25001.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsInferior turbinate reductionUse of stentsSymptomatic improvementTurbinate reductionRetrospective chart reviewCPA patientsNasal scarringAirway obstructionAperture stenosisChart reviewConsecutive patientsNasal obstructionPatent airwaySurgical managementSurgical approachMedical recordsSurgical correctionBone resectionInferior turbinateStent useCongenital narrowingSublabial approachAlar necrosisNasal stentsPatients
2013
Factors contributing to cost in partial versus total tonsillectomy
Stucken EZ, Grunstein E, Haddad J, Modi VK, Waldman EH, Ward RF, Stewart MG, April MM. Factors contributing to cost in partial versus total tonsillectomy. The Laryngoscope 2013, 123: 2868-2872. PMID: 23529896, DOI: 10.1002/lary.24025.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsTotal tonsillectomyPartial intracapsular tonsillectomyPartial tonsillectomyRetrospective reviewIntracapsular tonsillectomyPediatric intensive care unit stayUniversity-based tertiary care hospitalIntensive care unit stayPostoperative emergency room visitsPostanesthesia care unit timeEmergency department visitsNumber of readmissionsTertiary care hospitalEmergency room visitsNumber of patientsPostoperative admissionUnit stayObstructive symptomsPostoperative hemorrhageCare hospitalDepartment visitsPediatric patientsOperative timePostoperative managementPACU time
2010
Not a "sound" decision: is cochlear implantation always the best choice?
O'Brien LC, Kenna M, Neault M, Clark TA, Kammerer B, Johnston J, Waldman E, Thomas SP, Forbes P, Licameli GR. Not a "sound" decision: is cochlear implantation always the best choice? International Journal Of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology 2010, 74: 1144-8. PMID: 20692711, DOI: 10.1016/j.ijporl.2010.07.002.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2009
Controversies in Pediatric Cochlear Implantation
On Audio-Digest Otolaryngology CD Volume 42, Issue 03; February 2009, Observations in Assisted HearingPeer-Reviewed Original Research
2007
Ablation studies on the developing inner ear reveal a propensity for mirror duplications
Waldman EH, Castillo A, Collazo A. Ablation studies on the developing inner ear reveal a propensity for mirror duplications. Developmental Dynamics 2007, 236: 1237-1248. PMID: 17394250, DOI: 10.1002/dvdy.21144.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMedical diseases and disorders of the ear
Waldman EH, Brewer CC (2007). In RS Ackley, TN Decker, and CJ Limb, An Essential Guide to Hearing and Balance Disorders (p. 13-41). New Jersey: Lawrence Erlbaum Associates, Inc.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2006
Pathology Quiz Case 1
Glazer CA, Waldman EH, Ansari-Lari AM, Broussard JN, Brahmer J, Tufano RP. Pathology Quiz Case 1. JAMA Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery 2006, 132: 1012-1012. PMID: 16982980, DOI: 10.1001/archotol.132.9.1012-a.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchVenous malformation of the sternomastoid muscle
Waldman EH, Goldenberg D, Califano J, Sciubba J, Tunkel DE. Venous malformation of the sternomastoid muscle. Otolaryngology 2006, 135: 325-327. PMID: 16890092, DOI: 10.1016/j.otohns.2005.04.003.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2005
Sir Charles Alfred Ballance: Contributions to Otology and Neurotology
Waldman EH, Lustig LR. Sir Charles Alfred Ballance: Contributions to Otology and Neurotology. Otology & Neurotology 2005, 26: 1073-1082. PMID: 16151361, DOI: 10.1097/01.mao.0000176176.79517.8b.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCerebellopontine angle tumorsFacial nerve anastomosisVIIIth cranial nerveSkull base surgeryIntractable vertigoSpinal accessoryFacial palsyAngle tumorsPatient survivalNerve anastomosisSuppurative infectionCranial nervesSir Charles BallanceLateral sinusJugular veinMastoid cavityNeurotologic proceduresTemporal boneNeurologic surgerySurgical societiesSurgeryMastoid operationPrimary authorOriginal articlesNeurotologyThe avoidance and treatment of scalp flap complications in cochlear implant surgery
Waldman E, Niparko J. The avoidance and treatment of scalp flap complications in cochlear implant surgery. Operative Techniques In Otolaryngology-Head And Neck Surgery 2005, 16: 149-153. DOI: 10.1016/j.otot.2005.03.006.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchCochlear implantationProper surgical principlesSuccessful cochlear implantationCochlear implant surgeryAggressive therapyIdeal flap designMinor complicationsMost complicationsDevice explantationFlap complicationsImplant surgeryPatient discomfortSurgical principlesSurgical siteComplicationsScalp flapPostauricular areaFlap designSurgeryImplant systemAcceptable appearanceTreatmentImplantationMorbidityPatientsPathology Quiz Case
Waldman EH, Desantis E, Lustig LR, Tunkel DE. Pathology Quiz Case. JAMA Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery 2005, 131: 363-363. PMID: 15837911, DOI: 10.1001/archotol.131.4.363.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchThe management and avoidance of scalp flap complications in cochlear implant surgery
Operative Techniques in Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery 2005 June; 16 (2): 149-153Peer-Reviewed Original Research