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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

Clinical Interests

Otolaryngology

Acoustic Neuroma (Vestibular Schwannoma)

Facial Paralysis

Glomus Tumors

Hearing Loss

Malignancies of the Temporal Bone

Meniere's Disease

Vertigo

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