Flow versus uptake comparisons of thallium-201 with technetium-99m perfusion tracers in a canine model of myocardial ischemia

MJ Meleca, AJ McGoron, MC Gerson… - The Journal of …, 1997 - search.proquest.com
We investigated the myocardial flow kinetics of six putative radioperfusion agents (99mTc-Q3,
99mTc-Q4, 99mTc-Q12, 99mTc-sestamibi, 99mTc-tetrofosmin and 99mTcN-NOET) and …

Previously unrecognized intrapericardial hematoma leading to refractory abdominal ascites

MJ Meleca, BD Hoit - Chest, 1995 - Elsevier
Delayed traumatic pericardial syndromes are well recognized. We describe a case in which
a patient presented 3 years after an initial trauma with manifestations of constrictive …

Transoral versus extraoral reduction of mandible fractures: a comparison of complication rates and other factors

…, RH Mathog, RS Toma, RJ Meleca - … —Head and Neck …, 2003 - journals.sagepub.com
OBJECTIVE: This retrospective study evaluates results and complications of the transoral
and extraoral approaches for open reduction and internal fixation of mandibular body, angle, …

Anterolateral thigh fascia lata rescue flap: a new weapon in the battle against osteoradionecrosis

JB Meleca, RP Kerr, BL Prendes, MA Fritz - The Laryngoscope, 2021 - Wiley Online Library
Objectives To demonstrate that the anterolateral thigh fascia lata (ALTFL) rescue flap may
be effectively used for management of osteoradionecrosis (ORN) in selected patients. Study …

Free vascularized fascia lata flap for total columella reconstruction

RE Aliotta, J Meleca, A Vidimos, MA Fritz - American Journal of …, 2022 - Elsevier
Introduction Despite their relatively small size, columellar defects, including both external and
internal elements, are exceedingly difficult to reconstruct. Local, regional, and distant flaps …

Early discharge after free-tissue transfer does not increase adverse events

A Hanick, JB Meleca, MA Fritz - American Journal of Otolaryngology, 2020 - Elsevier
Introduction Demonstrate that carefully selected free flap patients may be discharged early
after surgery without increasing the rates of postoperative complications or readmissions. …

Evaluation of Anterolateral Thigh Fascia Lata Rescue Flap for Mandibular Osteoradionecrosis

K Arianpour, JB Meleca, SW Liu… - … –Head & Neck …, 2023 - jamanetwork.com
Importance Mandibular osteoradionecrosis (ORN) is a progressive disease that can be
difficult to treat. Conservative measures often fail, while conventional definitive management …

Poster 54: Beaded Nerve Terminals in the Feline Laryngeal Mucosa

T Shin, J Miyazaki, T Maeyama - Otolaryngology–Head and …, 1996 - journals.sagepub.com
Various reflexes are elicited by stimulation of sensory receptors in the laryngeal mucosa. Many
morphologic investigations of the sensory receptors have been reported. As far as we are …

The profunda artery perforator flap for head and neck reconstruction

SW Liu, AL Hanick, JB Meleca, M Roskies… - American Journal of …, 2023 - Elsevier
Introduction The profunda artery perforator (PAP) fasciocutaneous flap is underutilized in
head and neck reconstruction, with advantages including ease of harvest and minimal donor …

Magnetic resonance imaging of the facial nerve in children with idiopathic facial paralysis

…, S Siddique, M Haupert, RJ Meleca - … —Head and Neck …, 2000 - journals.sagepub.com
The role of gadolinium-enhanced MRI (Gd-MRI) in the diagnosis of idiopathic facial paralysis
(IFP) in children is not well defined. Fourteen children with IFP were evaluated to assess …