Thrombo-Phlebitis of Lateral Sinus and Jugular Bulb. Operations on Bulb

Aplasia of sigmoid sinus with high-lying jugular bulb.

A 25-year-o ld woman was admitted with a 20 year history of pulsatile tinnitus. She had been aware of " buzzing " in her right ear since she was a ch ild. There was no history of otalgia, hearing loss, nor ear discharge. Th e physical examination revealed a blue hypotympanic mass medial to an intact right tympanic membrane. Increasing the air pressure in the external canal failed to cause a bla...

Normal jugular bulb oxygen saturation.

BACKGROUND Normal values of the jugular bulb oxygen saturation were obtained in 1942 and in 1963. Correct catheter positioning was not confirmed radiologically. OBJECTIVES To replicate the measurements during angiographic catheterisation of the jugular bulb. METHODS Oxygen saturation in the jugular bulb (SjO(2)), inferior petrosal sinus (SipsO(2)), and internal jugular vein was bilaterally ...

A clinical and histopathologic study of jugular bulb abnormalities.

OBJECTIVE To further define the spectrum of clinical presentation and explore the histologic sequelae of jugular bulb abnormalities (JBAs). DESIGN Retrospective review. SETTING Academic medical center. PATIENTS Thirty patients with radiologic evidence of inner ear dehiscence by JBA. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURE Thirty patients with radiologic inner ear dehiscence by JBA and 1579 temporal bone s...

An easy technique for catheterization of the internal jugular bulb.

A simplified technique for cannulation of the jugular bulb.

A Simplified Technique for Cannulation of the Jugular Bulb • A method of jugular bulb cannulation is discussed which is quick and easy to perform, ensures accurate placement of the catheter tip and causes minimal discomfort to the patient. Advantages of this technique are discussed. Additional