Moises Alberto Arriaga, M.D., F.A.C.S.

Director, Hearing and Balance Center
Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh PA.
 

 
Career and Publications
Treatment Specialties:

Acoustic Tumors
Skull Base Tumors
Meniere's Disease
Chronic Vertigo
Hearing Loss
Tinnitus



Director, Hearing and Balance Center 
Allegheny University Hospitals - Allegheny General 
320 East North Avenue 
Pittsburgh, PA 15212 
(412) 359-6724 Fax: (412) 359-5257 

Pittsburgh Ear Associates
420 East North Avenue Suite 402
Pittsburgh, PA 15212
(412)359-6690 Fax:(412) 321-3229

Fluent Languages: English, Spanish

ACADEMIC APPOINTMENTS

June 1996 - Present Clinical Associate Professor (Otolaryngology).
 University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine

June 1996 - Present Adjunct Associate Professor of Surgery (Otorhinolaryngology and  Neurosurgery) Medical College of Pennsylvania Hahnemann, Allegheny
 General Hospital

July 1992 - Present Clinical Assistant Professor of Surgery, Department of Surgery Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences,  F Edward Hebert School of Medicine

July 1991 - May 1996 Director of Otology and Neurotology,  Department of Otolaryngology, Wilford Hall USAF Medical Center

October 1991 - May 1996 Clinical Associate Professor of Otolaryngology
 University of Texas Health Science Center, San Antonio, Texas

September 1991 - May 1996  Faculty 
School of Aerospace Medicine, Brooks Air Force Base, Texas

PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION

    UNDERGRADUATE

1978-1982 Brown University, Providence, Rhode Island 
 Human Biology ScB , with honors 

    GRADUATE

1981-1985 Brown University Medical School, M.D.

   POST GRADUATE TRAINING

1985-1986 Ochsner Foundation Hospital

1986-1990 University of Pittsburgh

1990-1991 House Ear Clinic and House Ear Institute Providence, Rhode Island
 General Surgery Internship

 Otolaryngology Residency   New Orleans, Louisiana 
       Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Neurotology/Otology Los Angeles, Clinical Fellowship California

CERTIFICATION AND LICENSURE

      NATIONAL BOARD CERTIFICATION

1986 National Board of Medical Examiners

       MEDICAL LICENSURE

1987 Pennsylvania
1989 California
1992 Texas

SPECIALTY CERTIFICATION

MD-037934E G-066176 J3038

1990 American Board of Otolaryngology

Professional Journal Editorial Review Boards and Article Reviewer

1)  American Journal of Otology 

 Article Review Board (1991 - 1994)
 Book Review Editor  (1996 - Present)
2) Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery (1992-Present)
3) Mayo Clinic Proceedings (1996 - Present)
4) Archives of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery (1996-Present)
5) Aviation Space and Environmental Medicine (1998)
6) ACTA OTORRINOLINGOLOGICA ESPANA (1998 - Present)

Professional Committees

American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery:

Task Force on New Materials
Home Study Course Faculty
IFOS Committee on Prevention of Hearing Impairment
Implantable Hearing Devices Subcommittee
American Neurotology Society - Chairman of the Facial Nerve Committee

Public Service Activities

Board of Directors, Latin American Otitis Media Research and Training Program: International Voluntary Organization of Otolaryngologists and Pediatricians which trains primary care providers in the diagnosis and management of otitis media in Latin America.

Additional Special Training

1994 Stereotactic Radiosurgery (Linear Accelerator Xknife-2) Radionics, Burlington, MA 

1994 Executive Training in Total Quality Management (Lackland AFB, TX) 

1994 Outcomes Medical Management Training (St Lukes Center for Management Innovation, Houston, TX) 

1995 Executive Management, Lackland AFB, TX 

1997 Design, Measurement and Analysis of Health Outcomes Studies. Harvard School of Public Health, Boston, MA 1997 CLARION Surgical Training Workshop, Pittsburgh, PA 

1998 Medicolegal Assessment of Hearing Loss, Hilton Head, South Carolina 2000 CORT OTO Cement Course, Raleigh, North Carolina

HONORS

1978 National Forensic League Debate Championship, Evanston, Illinois 
1982 Sigma Chi Scientific Honor Society 
1984 Faculty Scholar Award, Brown University, Providence, Rhode Island 
1985 Brown University Medical School Commencement Class Speaker 
1989 Finalist, American Society of Head and Neck Surgery Scholastic Award 
1989 Frances Davison Award for Best Clinical Research Paper 
1989 George Schein Memorial Award, Annual Resident Research Competition 
1989 AMA-Burroughs Welcome Resident Leadership Award for Community Service 
1990 George Schein Memorial Award, Annual Resident Research Competition 
1993 Staff Physician of the Quarter Wilford Hall Medical Center, Lackland AFB, TX 
1994 Promotion to Lieutenant Colonel USAF Medical Corps Two Years "Below-the-Zone"
1995 USAF Meritorious Service Medal
1996 USAF Achievement Medal
1997 1997 Honor Award - American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
1997 1997 Physicians Recognition Award of American Medical Association
1998 Awarded listing in Outstanding Young Men qfAmerica
1998 Awarded listing in The Best Doctors in America
1999 Honorary Member - Academy of Science of Galicia, Spain

Multicenter Clinical Trials

1. Cochlear 24 Channel Cochlear Implant - Adult Trials
2. Clinical Otologic Research Team - New Technology Trials
3. A Twelve-Month, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Study to Evaluate the Quality of Life and Safety Associated with the Long-Term Use of Alosetron in Subjects with Irritable Bowel Syndrome
4. Symphonics Sound Bridge Implantable Hearing Device Trial (USA Study)
5. Implex Corporation: Total Implantable Cochlear Amplifier Trial (USA Study)
6. Use of the CLARION Multi-Strategy Cochlear Implant System in Severely and Profoundly Hearing Impaired Adults

MEMBERSHIPS IN PROFESSIONAL AND SCIENTIFIC SOCIETIES

Allegheny County Medical Society
American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
American Board of Otolaryngology - Training Exam Committee
American College of Surgeons - Fellow
American Medical Association
American Neurotology Society - Fellow
House Ear Institute Fellows Alumni Group (Past President)
North American Skull Base Society
Pennsylvania Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Chairman of Otology and Hearing Conservation Committee
Pennsylvania Medical Society
Sir Charles Bell Society
Society of Ear, Nose, and Throat Advances in Children

PUBLICATIONS

TEXTBOOKS

I. Brackmarm D, Shelton C, Arriaga M (editors): Otologic Surgery, W.B. Saunders Co. Philadelphia, PA, September 1994.

2. Fukushima T, Arriaga MAA, Chen DA: Temporal Bone Dissection Manual Allegheny Neuroscience Institute, Pittsburgh, PA. 1996.

3. Arriaga MA, Day J: Neurosurgery and OtolanMgology: Principles and Practice of Collaborative Surgery. Lippincott Press. New York. September, 1999.

4. Syms CA, Arriaga MA: Rehabilitation of Neuro-Otologic Deficits. Otolaryngologic Clinics of North America 30:5, October 1997.

5. De La Cruz A, Arriaga MA: Essentials of Neuro-otology. Thieme Press (In press, preparation for scheduled publication 2000.

6. Syms CA, Arriaga MA, De La Cruz A: Board Review in Otolayngology. Thieme Press (In preparation scheduled publication 2000).

7. Brackmann D, Shelton C, Arriaga M (editors): Otologic Surgery Second Edition. W.B. Saunders Co. Philadelphia (In preparation scheduled for publication 2000).

BOOK CHAPTERS

1. Mazur E, Arriaga M, South K, Cohen J: Polypoidization of human megakaryocytes in culture. pp. 193-199. In Levine R, Williams J, Levin J, Evatt B (eds): Megakaryogyte Development and Function. Alan R. Liss, Inc., New York, 1986.

2. Myers EN, Arriaga M: Salivary gland pathology. In Costa SS, Cruz OL (eds): Otorbigola-mg-ologla- A Basic Textbook. Editora Artes Medica Sul Ltda. Sao Paulo, June 1991.

3. Arriaga M, Brackmann D: Differential diagnosis of posterior fossa skull base neoplasms. In Cummings C, Fredrickson J, Krause C, Schuller D (eds): Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery. C.V. Mosby Co., St. Louis, Second Edition, September 1992.

4. Arriaga M, Brackmann. D: Surgical approaches for posterior fossa skull base neoplasms. In Cummings C, Fredrickson J, Krause C, Schuller D (eds): Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surge C.V. Mosby Co., St. Louis, Second Edition, September 1992.

5. Arriaga M, Brackmann D: Surgery for glomus tumors. In Brackmann D, Shelton C, Arriaga M (eds): Otologic Surgery. W.B. Saunders, 1994.

6. Arriaga M: Anatomy of transtemporal surgery. In Janecka IP and Tiedemann K (eds) Skull Base: Anatomy, Biology, and Technology. Raven-Lippincott, Philadelphia, 1997.

7. Arriaga M: Middle fossa approaches. In Fukishima T (ed): ANI Manual of Skull Base Dissection. Allegheny Neuroscience Institute, 1996.

8. Arriaga M, Brackmann D: Posterior fossa skull 'base neoplasms. In Cummings C, Fredrickson J, Krause C, Schuller D (eds): OtolanMgology - Head and Neck Surgery. C.V. Mosby Co., St. Louis, Third Edition, Vol. 4:169; 3294 - 3330, June, 1998.

9. Arriaga MA: Traumatic Facial Paralysis. Current Therapy in Otolaangology, Head and Neck Surg . Gates (edition). Mosby. Pages 121-125, January, 1998.

10. Green JD, De La Cruz A, Arriaga MA et al:"Surgical Management of Glomus Jugular Tumors with Intracranial Extension" in Skull Base Surgery: First Int. Skull Base Congress, Hannover 1992, Sami M (ed) 1006-1009, Karger, 1994.

11. Arriaga MA, Chen DA: Surgical Treatment of Uncompensated Vestibular Disease. In Syms CA, Arriaga MA (eds): Rehabilitation of Neurotologic Disease. WB Saunders Company, Philadelphia, Vol 30:5;759-776, October, 1997.

12. Amedee RG, Derkay C, Tarni TA, Hendrix, RA, Arriaga MA, Benninger MS: Home Study Course - Ethics and Socioeconomic issues in Otolaryngology. American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery Foundation, Inc. Section 2, November - January 1997-1998.

13. Arriaga MA: Glomus Tyrnpanicum Paragangliomas. In Jackler RA and Driscoll C (eds Tumors of the Ear and Temporal Bone (Lippincott Press) schedule for publication 2000.

14. Arriaga MA: Cholesteatorna. In Alper C, Myers EM, Eibling DE (eds) Decision-Making in Ears, Nose and Throat Disorders. W.B. Saunders Co., Philadelphia. Submitted for publication.

15. Arriaga MA: Tumors of the Ear and Temporal Bone. In Alper C, Myers EM, Eibling DE (eds) Decision-Making in Ears, Nose and Throat Disorders. W.B. Saunders Co., Philadelphia. Submitted for publication.

PEER-REVIEWED SCIENTIFIC PUBLICATIONS

1. Arriaga, M, South K Cohen J, Mazur E: Interrelationship between mitosis and endomitosis in cultures of human megakaryocyte progenitor cells. Blood 69(2):492-496, 1987.

2. Arriaga M, Myers E: Ectopic thyroid in the retroesophageal superior mediastinum. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 99(3):338-340, 1998.

3. Arriaga M, Derkay C: Pathology quiz: Kaposi's sarcoma. Arch Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 115(3):390-393, 1989.

4. Arriaga M, Bluestone C, Stool S: The role of tympanocentesis in the management of septic infants. Laryngoscope 99(10):1048-1051, 1989.

5. Arriaga M, Hirsch B, Karnerer D, Myers E: Squamous cell carcinoma of the external auditory meatus. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 101(3):330-337,1989.

6. Arriaga M, Janecka I: Surgical exposure of the nasopharynx: Anatomical basis for a transfacial approach. Surgical Forum 40:547-549, 1989.

7. Arriaga M, Eavey R, Stool S, Guererro J, Odio C, Santos J: Prograrna educativo y de investigaciones sobre diagnostico y tratarniento de otitis media en Latino America. Bol Med Hosp Infantil Mexico 42:2, 1990.

8. Sculerati N, Arriaga, M: Otolaryngologic management of post-transplantation lymphoproliferative disease in children. Ann Otol Rhinol Laryngol 99:445-450,1990.

9. Janecka, I, Sen C, Sekhar L, Arriaga M: Facial translocation: A new approach to the cranial base. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 103(3):413-419, 1990.

10. Arriaga M, Dindzans L, Bluestone C: Parotid duct communicating with a labial pit and ectopic salivary cyst. Arch Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 116(12):1445-1447, 1990.

11. Rothfield R, Arriaga M, Felder H: Peritonsillar abscess in Kawasaki's disease. Intl J Ped Otolaryngol 20(1990):73-79.

12. Arriaga M, Kanel K, Johnson J, Myers EN: Medical complications in total laryngectomy: Incidence and risk factors. Ann Otol Rhinol Laryngol 99(8):611-615, 1990.

13. Arriaga M, Myers EN: Surgical management of chronic parotitis. Laryngoscope 100(12): 1270-1275,1990.

14. Arriaga M, Curtin H, Takahashi H, Kamerer D: The role of preoperative CT scans in staging external auditory meatus carcinoma: A radiological-pathological correlation study. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 105 (1): 6-11, 1991.

15. Arriaga M, Janecka I: Facial translocation approach to the cranial base: The anatomical basis. Skull Base Surgery l(l):22-30, 1991.

16. Arriaga, M, Curtin H, Takahashi H, Hirsch B, Kamerer D: A TNM staging proposal for external auditory meatus carcinoma based on preoperative clinical examination and CT scan findings. Ann Otol Rhinol Laryngol 99(9):714-721, 1990.

17. Arriaga M, Myers EN: Carcinoma de laringe: experiencia de la Universidad de Pittsburgh en el tratamientode606casos. Anales Otorinolar Mex XXXVI (Ene., Feb. y Mar): 19-22, 1991.

18. Arriaga M, Brackmann D: Technique and outcome of facial nerve repair in cerebellopontine angle tumor surgery. Am J Otology 13(4): 356-359.

19. Arriaga, M, Brackmann D: Differential diagnosis of primary petrous apex lesions. Am J Otology 12(6):470-474,1991.

20. Arriaga M, Luxford W. Impedance induced iatrogenic hearing loss. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 108(l):70-72,1993.

21. Arriaga M, Lo W, Brackmann D: Imaging case study of the month. Magnetic resonance angiography of synchronous bilateral carotid body paragangliomas and bilateral vagal paragangliomas. Ann OtolRhinol Laryngol IOI(Il):950-953,1992.

22. Nassif P, Shelton C, Arriaga M: Hearing preservation: A realistic goal in surgical removal of meningiomas affecting the temporal bone. Proceedings of the Pacific Coast Oto-Ophthalmological Society. Volume 72: 105-107, 199 1.

23. Nassif P, Shelton C, Arriaga M: Hearing preservation following surgical removal of meningiomas affecting the temporal bone. Laryngoscope 102(12):1357-1362, 1992.

24. Arriaga MA, Shelton C, Nassif P: Selection of surgical approach in meningiomas affecting the temporal bone. Otolaryngol Head and Neck Surg 107: 738-744, January, 1993.

25. Arriaga MA, Luxford WM, Atkins J, Kwartler J: Predicting long-term facial nerve outcome following acoustic neuroma surgery. Otolarynigol Head and Neck Surg 108 (3): 220-224,1993.

26. Weissman JL, Arriaga MA, Curtin HD, Hirsch BE: Duplication anomaly of the internal auditory canal. Am J Neurorad 12:867-869, September/October 1991.

27. Arriaga M, Brackmann D, Hitselberger W: The extended middle fossa approach to cavernous sinus and petroclival neoplasms. Laryngoscope 103 (6): 693-698, 1993.

28. Long S, Arriaga M, Nelson R: Acoustic neuroma volume: Nm-based calculations and clinical implications. Laryngoscope 103 (10):1093-1096, October, 1993.

29. Arriaga. M, Long S, Nelson R: Clinical correlates of acoustic neuroma volume. Am J Otology 14 (5): 465-468, September, 1993.

30. Telischi F, Arriaga M, Lo W, De La Cruz A: Lateral extent of internal auditory canal involvement by acoustic neuromas: A surgical-radiological correlation. Am J Otology 14 (5): 446-450, September, 1993.

3 1. Boyd ER, Arriaga, MA, Kluznick RM: Preoperative SPGR NM in surgical planning for petrous apex cholesterol granuloma excision via the transcanal infracochlear approach. Published in Abstract Form, Skull Base Surgery 3 (Supplement), p. 26, January, 1993.

32. Arriaga MA, Carrier D, Chapel P, Kluznick R: Magnetic resonance imaging in surgical planning for cochlear implantation. Southern Medical Journal 86 (9): S90, September, 1993.

33. Wiseman J, Boyd E, Arriaga MA: Reactive fibrous tumor of the facial nerve. Southern Medical Journal 86 (9): S96, September, 1993.

34. Arriaga MA, Gorum M, Griffith M, Haid R, Masel D: Transcochlear exposure of the ventral brainstem. Southern Medical Journal 86 (9): S60, September, 1993.

35. Arriaga MA, Berliner K, Luxford WM: Facial nerve function following middle fossa and translabyrinthine acoustic neuroma surgery. Am J Otology. 15 (5): 620-624, September, 1994.

36. Arriaga MA: Cholesteatoma in children. Otolaryngologic Clinics of North America, 72 (3): 573-591, June, 1994.

37. Arriaga MA, Lo WWM, Brackmann DE: Clinical and imaging characteristics of metastatic melanoma to the cerebellopontine angle. Arch Otolaryngol 121 (9) 1052-1056, 1995.

38. Green JD, Nguyen CD, Arriaga MA et al: Surgical management of previously untreated glomus jugular tumors. Laryngoscope, 104 (8) 917-921, August, 1994.

39. Eavey RD, Santos JI, Arriaga MA et al: An educational model for otitis media care field-tested in LatinAmerica. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg'109 (5): 895-898,1993.

40. Aniaga MA, Haid RM, Massel DM: Antidromic stimulation of the Greater Superficial Petrosal Nerve (GSPN) in Middle Fossa Surgery. Laryngoscope 105 (1): 102-105, 1995.

41. Noordzij JP, Arriaga MA, Stone AB: Differentiating bony lesions of the external auditory canal. Ear Nose Throat Journal 74 (1):49-51, January, 1995. 

42. Arriaga MA, Marks SO: Simultaneous cochlear implantation and acoustic neuroma resection. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 112(2):325-328, February, 1995.

43. Arriaga MA, Carrier D, Houston GD: False positive MRI of small IAC tumors: A clinical, radiologic, pathologic study. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 113 (1):61-70, 1995.

44. Thiringer KD, Arriaga MA: Stapedectomy in military aircrew. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 118(l):9-14, January, 1998.

45. Arriaga MA Gorurn M: Indications and variations of trmscochlear exposure of the ventral brainstern. Laryngoscope, 106(5) pt 1:639-644, May, 1996.

46. Arriaga, MA and Carrier D: MRI and clinical decisions in cochlear implantation. Am J Otology, 17(4):547-553, July, 1996.

47. Arriaga MA: Enhanced retrosigrnoid exposure with posterior semicircular canal resection. Otolaryngol Head and Neck Surg, 11 5(l):46-48, July, 1996.

48. Arriaga MA, Villasenor A, Eavey R, et al: Educational outcomes of an otitis media workshop for primary care providers in Latin America. Otolaryngol Head and Neck Surg. Vol 118, Num. 3, Part 1, page 394-396, March, 1998.

49. Carrier D and Arriaga MA: Cost effective evaluation of asymmetric sensorineural hearing loss with focused MRI. Otolaryngol Head and Neck Surg. Vol 116, Nurn 6, Part 1, page 567-574, June, 1997.

50. Arriaga M, Gorum. M, Kennedy A: Clinical pathways in acoustic neuroma management. Laryngoscope. 107:602-606, May, 1997.

5 1. Arriaga MA: Preservaci6n de la audici6n en neurinomas del nervio, acdstico. Organizaci6n Puertorriquefta de Patologia del Habla y LenguaJe y Audio logia, Volumen 13, Num. 18- 1996.

52. Arriaga M, Carrier D, Dahlen R: Preoperative endovascular occlusion of the inferior petrosal sinus and condylar veins. Am J Otology. Revision submitted.

53. Carrier D, Arriaga M, Dahlen R: Preoperative embolization of anastomoses of the jugular bulb: A new adjuvant in jugular foramen surgery. Am J Neuroradiology. Vol 18, Num 7, 1252-1256, August, 1997.

54. Arriaga MA, Chen DA: Surgical treatment of uncompensated vestibular disease. Otolaryngologic Clinics of North America, Vol. 30, No. 5,759-776, October, 1997.

55. Schulz TY, Arriaga MA: Industrial hearing conservation and cerebellopontine angle tumors. Ear and Hearing. In Press.

56. Ow R, Arriaga MA: Topical EMLA for tympanic membrane surgery. Laryngoscope. Submitted.

57. Arriaga MA: Post-traumatic hydrops. Otolaryngologic Clinics of North America. Vol 30, #6, 1117-1122, December, 1997.

58. Chen DA, Rothfus YYFE, Arriaga MA: Imaging Case of the Month: Cavernous Hemangioma. Am J Otology 18:671-672, 1997.

59. OW RA, Syms CA,, Arriaga MA: Stapedectomy in a managed care environment: Impact on clinical practice. Laryngoscope. Submitted.

60. Chen DA,, Arriaga MA,, Fukushima T: Technical refinements in middle fossa surgery. Am J Otology 19:208-211, March, 1998.

6 1. Arriaga MA,, Dixon P: Cytotoxicity of cytokeratin monoclonal antibody against keratinocytes - A possible therapeutic adjunct for cholesteatorna? Am J Otology 19:26-29, January, 1998.

62. Arriaga MA, Chen DA, Fukushima T: Individualizing hearing preservation in acoustic neuroma surgery. Laryngoscope 107, pages 1043-1047, August, 1997.

63. Arriaga MA, Chen DA: Vestibular nerve section in the treatment of vertigo. Contemporary Neurosurgery. Vol. 19,, Num. 14, page 1-7, July, 1997.

64. Yu KCY, Arriaga MAA, Chen DA: Cerebellopontine angle tumor outcomes in patients with hazardous occupations. Laryngoscope 107:12, part 1, page 1610 - 1613, December, 1997.

65. Arriaga, MA, Chen DA: Tratamiento quirdrgico de la enfermedad vestibular descompensada. ORL Update, Volumen 1, numero 2,1998.

66. Arriaga MA, Goldman S: Hearing results of intratympanic steroids in endolymphatic hydrops. Laryngoscope 108:1682-1685, November, 1998.

67. Bennett JR, Syms CA, Arriaga, MA: Preoperative evaluation of brain hernia within the temporal bone. Submitted Archives of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, December, 1998.

68. Arriaga MA, Chen DA: Facial Function in Hearing Preservation Acoustic Neuroma, Surgery. Submitted Laryngoscope.

69. Arriaga, MA, Chen DA: Lasers in Otology. St. Francis Journal of Medicine. Vol 5, No. 1, 19-21, 1999.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

1. Arriaga M: Letter to the Editor. Cochlear implants and CHAMPUS. ENT Journal 73(11):858-859, 1994.

2. Beerle BJ, Arriaga MA: Letter to the Editor. Myringotomy tube placement - another role for EMLA cream? Anesth Analg 83(2):435, August, 1996.

BOOK REVIEWS

1. Balance Disorders: A Case Study Approach. Joseph Furman, MD, PhD, Stephen Cass, MD, NTH, F.A. Davis Company, Philadelphia, 1996. Ain J Otology, 18:262-264,1997.

2. Clinical Disorders of Balance, Posture and Gait. Edited by Adolfo M. Bronstein, Thomas Brandt, and Madorie Woollacott, published by Arnold Press, London and Oxford University Press, New York, 1996. Am J Otology, 18:262-264, 1997.

3. Hearing Aids, A Manual for Clinicians. Edited by Robert A. Goldenberg, M.D. Lippincott-Raven, 1996. Am J Otology, Am J Otology, 18:532-533, 1997.

4. Microsurgical Anatomy of the Skull Base and Aoroaches to the Cavernous Sinus. Chandranath Sen, M.D., Chan Siang Chen, M.D., Kalmon D. Post, M.D. Thieme Publishers, 1996. Am J Otology, Am J Otology, 18:532-533, 1997.

5. Practical Management of the Balance Disorder Patient. Authors: Neal T. Shepard and Steven A. Tallihan. San Diego:Singular Publishing Group, Inc., 1996. Am J Otology, 18:532-533, 1997.

6. Vestibular Rehabilitation: Protocols and Proprams. Author: Richard E. Gans, Ph.D. San Diego: Singular Publishing Group, Inc, 1996. Am J Otology, 18:686, 1997.

7. Vestibular Rehabilitation. Author: Susan Herdman, Ph.D. Philadelphia:F.A. Davis Company, 1994. Am J Otology, 18:792-794,1997.

8. Acoustic Tumors. Diagnosis and Management, Second Edition. Edited by William F. House, M.D., Charles M. Luetje, M.D. and Karen Jo Doyle, M.D., Ph.D. San Diego:Singular Publishing Group, Inc., 1996. Am J Otology, 18:792-794, 1997.

9. Imaging of the Temporal Bone, Third Edition. Edited by Joel Swartz and H. Ric Harnsberger. New York:Thierne, 1998. Am J Otology, 19:539,1998.

10. Color Atlas of Microneurosurgical ApRroaches. Edited by John Day, Christian Matula, Wolfgang Roos, Johannes Lang. New York:Thieme, 1998. Am J Otology, 19:5;687-688, September, 1998.

11. The CNS in Action Volume II: The Vestibular System - CD ROM. Edited by Jean-Marie Peyronnard, M.D., and Louise Charron, M.D. Montreal: SSB Multimedia Medical Series, 1996. Am J Otology, 20: 1, page 133, January, 1999.

12. Color Atlas of Acoustic Neuroma Microsurgm. Edited by Christian Matula, M.D., Wolfgang T Roos, M.D. and Johannes Lang, M.D. New York:Thieme Publisher, 1998. Am J Otology 20: 1, pages 133-134, January, 1999.

13. Surgery of the Skull Base. Edited by Paul J. Donald. Philadelphia: Lippincott-Raven Publishers, 1998. Am J Otology 20:2, page 280, March, 1999.

14. Guia Para la Disseccion Del Hueso T=oral. Manuel J. Manrique. STM, Barcelona. Am J Otology, 20, No.5, page 698, September, 1999.

15. Atlas of lsmRoral Bone and Lateral Skull Base Surg Edited by Mario Sanna. Co-author: Essamsaleh, M.D., Alessandra, Russo, and Abdol Tiabah. Tbieme Publishers, 1995. Am J Otology 2 1: 1, page 147, January, 2000.

16. Endoscppy in Neuro-Otolo . Edited by Magnan J. Sanna M. Stuttgart, Thieme, 1999. Am J Otology, 2 1: 1, page 146-147, January, 2000.

17. Meniere's Disease: What You Need to Know. HaBach PJ. Edited by Underwood JL. Published by the Vestibular Disorders Association (VEDA), 1998, Am J Otology, 21: 1, page 146, January 2000.

18. Evidence-Based Otitis Media. Rosenfeld RM, Bluestone CD. Ontarior, Canada B.C. Decker Inc. Am J Otology, 21: 1, page 147, January 2000.

AUDIOVISUAL TAPES

1. Arriaga, M: Tyrnpanocentesis in septic infants. Audio-digest Foundation, Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, 22(1 1):June 8, 1989.

2. Stool S, Arriaga M: Otitis media. (Spanish videotape describing basic pathophysiology diagnosis and management of otitis media), 1989.

3. Arriaga. M, Janecka I: Anatomical considerations in a facial transIocation approach to the cranial base, 1990.

4. Arriaga M, Braclanann D: Surgical technique of facial nerve anastomosis in the cerebellopontine angle, 1990.

5. Arriaga, M, Braclanann D: Creating a trouble-free mastoid cavity, House Ear Institute Catalogue, 1991.

6. Arriaga M, Braclanann D: Glomus jugular surgery, House Ear Institute Catalogue, 1991.

7. Arriaga, M: Medical complication in total laryngectomy: Incidence and risk factors. Audio-digest Foundation, Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, 24(4): Feb 28, 1991.

8. Arriaga, M: Facial nerve paralysis following acoustic tumor surgery: Prognosis and Prevention, Otolaryngology Audio?Digest. Volume 33, Issue 08, April 21, 2000

9. Arriaga M: Facial nerve repair techniques: Cerebellopontine angle and intratemporal facial nerve, Otolaryngology Audio-Digest. Volume 33, Issue 08, April 21, 2000.

PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES

PRESENTATIONS

1. "Carcinoma of the Temporal Bone" - 34th Annual Meeting, American College of Surgeons Southwestern Pennsylvania Chapter. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 27 April, 1988.

2. "Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the External Auditory Meatus" - Annual Meeting, Pennsylvania Academy of Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology. Hershey, Pennsylvania, 10-11 June, 198 8.

3. "Temporal Bone Carcinoma: A Review of 26 Patients" - International Symposium on Cranial Base Surgery. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 13-17 September, 1988.

4. "El manejo de Infantes S6pticos Mediante la Tympanocentesis" - Coloquio de infectologia, Colegio de Medicos y Cirujanos. San Jose, Costa Rica, 21 January, 1989.

5. "El Uso, de Tympanocentesis en Infantes S6pticos" - Coloquio de Infecciones Severas Glaxo. Guadalajara, Mexico, 25 January, 1989.

6. "Role of Tympanocentesis in the Management of Septic Infants" - Eastern Section Meeting of the Triological Society. Toronto, Ontario, 27-28 January, 1989.

7. "Staging External Auditory Meatus Carcinoma -- A Radiological-Pathological Study" Pennsylvania Academy of Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 14 April, 1989.

8. "Considerations for the Facial Translocation Approach to the Nasopharynx" - Mid-Atlantic ResidenVs Research Symposium, Uniformed Services University Health Science Center. Bethesda, Maryland, May, 1989.

9. "Surgical Exposure of the Nasopharynx: Anatomic Basis for a Transfacial Approach" - Proceedings for the 45th Annual sessions of the Forum on Fundamental Surgical Problems, 1989 Clinical Congress of the American College of Surgeons. Atlanta, Georgia, 15-20 October, 1989.

10. "Practical Applications of Tympanocentesis in Sepsis" - Interdisciplinary Colloquium on Otitis Media. Tuxtla Guti6rrez, Chiapas, Mexico, 10 January, 1990.

11. "Surgical Management of Chronic Parotitis" - Eastern Section Meeting of the Triological Society. New Haven, Connecticut, 25-27 January, 1990.

12. "Anatomical Considerations in a Facial Translocation Approach to the Cranial Base" - North American Society for Skull Base Surgery. Marina del Rey, California, 18 February, 1990.

13. "Medical Complications in Head and Neck Surgery ? A Comparison Study" - Southwestern Chapter of the American College of Surgeons. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, I I April, 1990.

14. "A TNM Staging Proposal for External Auditory Meatus Carcinoma Based on Clinical Examination and Preoperative CT Scans" - American Otological Society Annual Meeting. Pahn Beach, Florida, 5 May, 1990.

15. "Medical Complications in Total Laryngectomy: Incidence and Risk Factors" - American Laryngological Association Annual Meeting. Palm Beach, Florida, 5 May, 1990.

16. "Clinical Staging of Temporal Bone Cancer" - Otology Mini-seminar, University of Pittsburgh, Department of Otolaryngology. University of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 18-19 May, 1990.

17. "Facial Nerve Repair in Cerebellopontine Angle Tumor Surgery," Second Annual Meeting of the North American Skull Base Surgery Society. Lake Buena Vista, Florida, 1-3 March, 1991.

18. "Selection of Surgical Approaches in Temporal Bone Meningiomas," Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Otolaryngology --Head and Neck Surgery. Kansas City, Missouri, September, 1991.

19. "Chronology of Facial Nerve Recovery Following Acoustic Neuroma Surgery," Accepted for Presentation at the 1991 Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Otolaryngology -Head and Neck Surgery. Kansas City, Missouri, September, 1991.

20. "Extended Middle-Fossa Approach to Petroclival and Cavernous Sinus Neoplasms," Eastern Section Meeting of the Triological Society. Boston, MA, January, 1992.

21. "Acoustic Neuroma Volume: Clinical Implications of MRI- Based Calculations," Spring Meeting of the American Neurotologic Society. Desert Palm Springs, CA, April, 1992.

22. "Imaging Considerations in the Differential Diagnosis of Posterior Fossa Skull Base Tumors," Society of Air Force Clinical Surgeons Annual Meeting. San Antonio, TX, April, 1992.

23. "Practical Considerations in Otologic Diagnosis," University of Pittsburgh Department of Otolaryngology Teaching Day. Pittsburgh, PA, 15 May, 1992.

24. "Clinical Evaluation of the Dizzy Patient," University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, Otolaryngology Basic Science Course. San Antonio, TX, 15 July, 1992.

25. "Aeromedical Implications of Ear Surgery," School of Aerospace Medicine. Brooks AFB, Texas, 21 July, 1992.

26. "Temporal Bone Lymphoma Masquerading as an Intracranial Complication of Otitis Media," Alexis Lane, MD; and Moises Arriaga, I~M., Society for Ear, Nose and Throat Advances in Children.. Toronto, Ontario, 5 December, 1992.

27. "Aspectos pricticos en el diagnostico de otitis media en reci6n nacidos," Jomadas Anuales del Hospital Infantil Federico Gomez. Pachuca, Mexico, 22 November, 1992.

28. "Otitis Media Cr6nica: Casos Especiales," Colegio de Pediatras de Culiacin. Culiacin, Mexico, 18 January, 1993.

29. "Abordajes Neurotologicos? -- Un Resurnen," Dallas Foundation of Otology, International Course, I March, 1993.

30. "Facial Nerve Function after Middle Fossa vs Translabyrinthine Acoustic Neuroma Surgery," American Neurotological. Society. Los Angeles, CA, 16-17 April, 1993.

3 1. "Antidromic Stimulation of the Greater Superficial Petrosal Nerve (GSPN) in Middle Fossa Surgery," American Otological Society. Los Angeles, CA, 17-18 April, 1993.

32. "Cochlear Implants ? Update on the Wilford Hall Experience," Society of Air Force Clinical Surgeons. Biloxi, MS, 20-21 April, 1993.

33. "Neurotology and Aerospace Medicine," School of Aerospace Medicine. Brooks AFB, Texas, 24 August, 1993.

34. "Neurotologic Approaches to the Skull Base," Dallas Foundation of Otology. Dallas, Texas, I September, 1993.

35. "Magnetic Resonance Imaging in Surgical Planning for Cochlear Implantation," Southern Medical Association National Meeting, Otolaryngology Section. New Orleans, Louisiana, 28 October, 1993.

36. "Transcochlear Exposure of the Ventral Brainstem," Southern Medical Association National Meeting, Neurosurgical Section. New Orleans, Louisiana, 29 October, 1993.

37. "Evaluation and Management of Dizziness," Emory University CI~M. Atlanta, Georgia, 9 December, 1993.

38. "Evaluation and Management of Hearing Loss," Emory University CME. Atlanta, Georgia, 9 December, 1993.

39. "Aspectos Pricticos de la Otitis Media," Universidad Aut6noma de Yucatfin. Wrida, Mexico, 17 January, 1994.

40."Neurotologic Approaches to the Ventral Brainstem." Baylor University Medical Center. Dallas, Texas, 25 January, 1994.

41."Outcomes of Neurotologic Surgery in a Military Practice," Society of Air Force Clinical Surgeons, Annual Meeting. San Antonio, Texas, 26 April, 1994.

42. "Computerized Instruction in Skull Base Surgery: The Translabyrinthine Approach," Nadeern Hussain BS, and Moises Arriaga, North American Skull Base Society Annual Meeting. Orlando, Florida, February, 1994.

43. "Selection of Transcochlear Exposure of the Ventral Brainstem," International Symposium on Surgery of the Inner Ear-- Prosper Meniere Society. Aspen, Colorado, 22 July, 1994.

44. "False Positive MRI of Small IAC Tumors," Plenary Session, Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery. San Diego, California, 22 September, 1994.

45. "Otitis Media en el Reci6n Nacido," Simposio Pracrito y Te6rico Sobre la Otitis Media. San Crist6bal, Venezuela, 31 October, 1994.

46. "Otitis Media y Tympanocentesis," Simposio Practico Y Te6rico de Infecciones Respiratorias Morelia. Michoacin, Mexico, 16 January, 1995.

47. "Mastoidectomy in the Cue Ball," Dallas Foundation of Otology. Dallas, Texas, 30 January, 1995.

48. "Technical Considerations in Middle Fossa Surgery," Mayo Medical School. Rochester, Minnesota, 10 February, 1995.

49. "Facial Nerve Outcomes and Their Predication," San Antonio Society of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Annual Symposium. San Antonio, Texas 25 February, 1995.

50. "Nuevas Aplicaciones de Abordajes Neurotologicos," International Temporal Bone Dissection Course, Baylor Medical Center. Dallas, Texas, 20 March, 1995.

5 1. WRI and Clinical Decisions in Cochlear Implantation," Annual Spring Meeting of American Neurotology Society. Desert Palm Springs, California, 30 April, 1995.

52. "New Techniques in Ossiculoplasty!' Carolina Ear Institute. Raleigh, North Carolina, 18 May, 1995.

53. "Neurotologic Skull Base Surgery - New Techniques," Neuroscience Grand Rounds, Allegheny General Hospital. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 24 May, 1995.

54. "Implantes Cocleares y Audio logia," and " Cirugia del Cerebelo y el audiologo," Organization of Puerto Rican Audiologists and Speech Pathologists Annual Convention. Humacao, Puerto Rico, 28 October, 1995.

55. "Otitis Media," San Pedro Sula ENT Society. San Pedro, Honduras, 2 August, 1995.

56. "Abordajes Neurotologicos," Tegucigalpa ENT Society. Tegucigalpa, Honduras 3 August, 1995.

57. "Otitis Media en Honduras - Estudios de Epiderniologia". Tegucigalpa, Honduras, 16 November, 1995.

58. "Individualized Approach to Hearing Conservation CPA Tumor Surgery," Baylor University Medical School. Dallas, Texas, 29 January, 1996.

59. "Hearing Preservation CPA Tumor Surgery," Society of Air Force Clinical Surgeons Annual Meeting. San Antonio, Texas, 5 April, 1996.

60. "Cost Effective Diagnosis of CPA Tumors," University of Pittsburgh Alumni Day. Pittsburgh, PA, 19 April, 1996.

61. "Mastoidectomy in the Diseased Ear"; "Revision Stapedectomy"; "Medial Graft Tympanoplasty and Selection of Technique" Allegheny Neuroscience Institute. Pittsburgh, PA, 26 April, 1996.

62 ."Preoperative Endovascular Occlusion of the Inferior Petrosal Sinus and Condylar Veins," National Meeting of The American Otological Society. Orlando, Florida, 4 May, 1996.

63. "Clinical Pathways in Acoustic Neuroma Management," The Triological Society Annual Meeting. Orlando, Florida, 6 May 1996.

64. "Dizziness, Vertigo and Balance Disorders," Sharon Regional Hospital. Sharon, PA, 3 June, 1996.

65. "Neurophysiology of Hearing/Balance," Neuroscience Lecture Series, Allegheny General Hospital. Pittsburgh, PA, 31 July, 1996.

66. "Hearing Prevention: CPA Surgery," Dallas Foundation of Otology, Baylor University Medical School. Dallas, Texas, I September, 1996.

67. ,Balance Disorders," Department of Medicine Lecture Series, Allegheny General Hospital. Pittsburgh, PA, 3 September, 1996.

68. "Balance Disorders," Update in Primary Care Medicine, Allegheny General Hospital. Pittsburgh, PA, 4 September, 1996.

69. 11 Hearing Preservation Acoustic Neuroma Surgery", Allegheny Neuroscience Institute, Advanced Skull Base Dissection Course. Pittsburgh, PA, 4 October, 1996.

70. "Basic Mastoidectomy Techniques", Allegheny Neuroscience Institute, Temporal Bone Dissection Course. Pittsburgh, PA, 25 October, 1996.

71. "Balance Disorders", Allegheny Neuroscience Institute, Temporal Bone Dissection Course. Pittsburgh, PA, 26 October, 1996.

72  Otitis Media en Niflo", Latin America Otitis Media Research and Training Program. Caracas, Venezuela, 21 November, 1996.

73. 11 Casos Especiales De Otitis Media". Puerto Ordaz, Venezuela, 22 November, 1996.

74. "Pre Congress Course", Pan American Society of Otolaryngology. Cartagena de Indias, Columbia, 23 November, 1996.

75. 11 Advances in Vestibular Diagnosis", Neuroscience Grand Rounds, Allegheny General Hospital. Pittsburgh, PA, 27 November, 1996.

76. 11 Outcomes of CPA Tumors in Hazardous Occupations", Middle Section of The Triological Society. Kansas City, MD, 26 January, 1997.

77. "Pediatric Otology", Indiana Hospital. Indiana, PA, 28 January, 1997.

78. "Individualizing Hearing Preservation Acoustic Neuroma Surgery", Eastern Section of The Triological Society. Boston, MA, 31 January, 1997.

79. "Balance Disorders in the Elderly, Geriatric Orthopedic Update", Allegheny General Hospital. Pittsburgh, PA, I February, 1997.

80. ,Radiologfa en Otologfall, Puerto Rico Academy of Audiology, 2nd Annual State Convention. San Juan, Puerto Rico, 7-9 February, 1997.

81. "Facial Paralysis", Emergency Medicine Lecture Program, Allegheny General Hospital. Pittsburgh, PA, 13 March, 1997.

82. "Management of Common Otologic Problems", Duquesne University School of Nurse Practitioners, Duquesne University. Pittsburgh, PA, 19 March, 1997.

83. 11 Cost Effective Acoustic Neuroma Management: Radiation vs. Surgery", American College of Surgeons, Southeast Pennsylvania Chapter. Pittsburgh, PA, 2 April, 1997.

84. 11 Outcome Based Management of Acoustic Neuromas 11, Pennsylvania Tri-State Chapter of the Acoustic Neuroma Association, Allegheny Valley. Pittsburgh, PA, 12 April, 1997.

85. Moderator: Panel Discussion on Practical Otology. University of Pittsburgh Otolaryngology Alumni Day. Pittsburgh, PA 26 April, 1997.

86. "Technical Modifications in Middle Fossa Surgery", America Neurotology Society Annual Meeting. Scottsdale, AZ, 10 May, 1997.

87. 11 Cytotoxicity of Cytokeratinocytes Monoclonal Antibody Against Keratinocytes; - A Possible Therapeutic Adjunct for Cholesteatoma- II, The American Otological Society Annual Meeting. Scottsdale, AZ, 10 May, 1997.

88. "Revision Stapedectomy", Allegheny Neuroscience Institute Temporal Bone Microanatomy and Hands-On Dissection Workshop. Pittsburgh, PA, 14 June, 1997.

89. "Individualizing Hearing Preservation in Acoustic Neuroma Surgery", Dallas Foundation Temporal Bone Course. Dallas, TX, 13 October, 1997.

90. "Balance Disorders,,, Butler County Medical Society. Butler, PA, 14 October, 1997.

9 1. "Balance Disorders", Jewish Community Center - South HillsChapter. Pittsburgh, PA, I I November, 1997.

92."NuevasAplicacionesdeAbordajesNeuro-otologiocs",XXICongresoVenezolanode Otorrinolaringologfa. San Crist6bal, Venezuela, 12 November, 1997.

93. 11 Desequilibrio y V6rtigo en un Centro Multidisciplinario 11, XXI Congreso Venezolano de Otorrinolaringologfa. San Crist6bal, Venezuela, 12 November, 1997.

94. 11 Implantes Cocleares 11 Simposio, XXI Congreso Venezolano de Otorrinolaringologfa. San Crist6bal, Venezuela, 13 November, 1997.

95. "Tratamiento Quirdrgico de los Para gangliomas de Oido", Conferencia Magistral, XXI Congreso Venezolano de Otorrinolaringologia. San Cristobal, Venezuela, 14 November, 1997.

96. "Mesa Redonda: Mastoidectornias Abierta vs. Cerrada. Ventajas y Desventajas" XXI Congreso Venezolano de Otorrinolaringologia. San Crist6bal, Venezuela, 15 November, 1997.

97. "Parilisis Facial" Simposio, XXI Congreso Venezolano de Otorrinolaringologia. San Crist6bal, Venezuela, 15 November, 1997.

98. "Modem Management of Hearing Loss" Southwest Allegheny County Medical Society. Pittsburgh, PA, 9 December, 1997.

99. "The Management of the Facial Nerve and Carotid Artery in Difficult Head?Neck Tumors at the Skull Base" Western Section of The Triological Society. San Diego, CA, 11 January, 1998.

100. "Hearing Results of Intratympanic Steroids in Endolymphatic Hydrops" Eastern Section of the Triological Society. New York, NY, 31 January, 1998.

101. "Common Disorders: Ears, Nose and Throat". Presented at Duquesne University Management of the Childbearing -Age Family in Health and Illness Course. Pittsburgh, PA 5 March, 1998.

102.  Otology and Neuro-otologic Surgery II. OR Inservice. Allegheny University Hospitals Allegheny General. Pittsburgh, PA, 10 March, 1998.

103. "Jugular Foramen Surgery". Joint Latin American/North American Cerebrovascular Skull Base Workshop. Cancun, MX, 18 March, 1998.

104. "Acoustic Neuroma". Joint Latin American/North American Cerebrovascular Skull Base Workshop. Cancun, MX, 19 March, 1998.

105. "Individualizing Acoustic Neuroma Management through a Multidisciplinary Team". 1998 Acoustic Neuroma Association PA Tri-State Chapter Regional Meeting. Pittsburgh, PA, 4 April, 1998.

106. "Individualizing Surgical Approaches in Acoustic Neuroma Surgery". University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine Alumni Day. Pittsburgh, PA, 1 & 2, May, 1998.

107. "Anatomy, Physiology and Differential Diagnosis of Hearing Loss for the Legal Professional". Medical-Legal Evaluation of Hearing Loss. Hilton Head Island, S.C., 25, June, 1998.

108. 11 Cirugla de Neurinoma Acf1stico con Preservation de Audicion". American Academy of Otolaryngology -Head and Neck Surgery Annual Meeting. San Antonio, TX, 13, September, 1998.

109. ,Expanding Applications ofNeurotologic Skull Base Surgery". University of Texas. Dallas, TX, 2 October, 1998.

110. ,Avoiding Complications in Revision Chronic Ear Surgery". University of Texas. Dallas, TX, 2 October, 1998.

111. Modem Management of Hearing Loss ". Medical Grand Rounds. Somerset Hospital, Somerset, PA. 7 October, 1998.

112.  Individualizing Hearing Preservation in Acoustic Neurinoma Surgery ". XXVI Congreso Pan American Congress of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery Meeting. Panama, 11 - 14, November, 1998.

113. "Infracochlear Approach to the Skull Base". Temporal Bone Course. The House Ear Institute, Los Angeles, CA. January 18, 1999.

114. "Postoperative Facial Function in Hearing Preservation Acoustic Neurorna Surgery". Eastern Section of The Triological Society. Providence, RI, January 30, 1999.

115. “Common Disorders: Ears, Nose, and Throat ". Presented at Duquesne University Management of the Childbearing - Age Family in Health and Illness Course. Pittsburgh, PA 4, March, 1999.

116.  “Facial Nerve Paralysis after Acoustic Tumor Surgery: Prognosis and Prevention". 12th Annual Cherry Blossom Conference: Facial Nerve Update 1999. Arlington, VA, March 27, 1999.

117.  “Facial Nerve Repair Techniques: Cerebellopontine Angle and Infratemporal Facial Nerve". 12th Annual Cherry Blossom Conference: Facial Nerve Update 1999. Arlington, VA, March 27, 1999.

118.  “Evaluation and Treatment of the Dizzy Patient ". Medical Grand Rounds. Somerset Hospital, Somerset, PA. 7 April, 1999.

119.  “Everything you wanted to know about Otitis Media and were afraid to ask? Controversies in Otitis Media". PSHA Convention. Pittsburgh, PA. 22 April, 1999.

120. “Manejo de Wrtigo y Desequilibrio en un Centro Multidisiplanario ". V Jornadas Cientificas GAES presented by CEIG (Centro de Estudios e Investigaci6n). 10 May, 1999, Barcelona, Spain; 12 May, Bilbao, Spain; 14 May, Sevilla, Spain; 17 May, Madrid; 18 May, Valencia, Spain; 19 May Alicante, Spain.

121. “Cirugfa de Tumores Ac6sticos con Preservaci6n de la Audici6n ". V Jornadas Cientf ficas GABS presented by CEIG (Centro de Estudios e Investigacion). 10 May, 1999, Barcelona, Spain; 11 May, Painplona, Spain; 12 May, Bilbao, Spain; 14 May, Sevilla, Spain; 17 May, Madrid; 18 May, Valencia, Spain; 19 May, Alicante, Spain.

122.  “Manejo del Nervio Facial en Casos TraumAticos e latrogenicos ". V Jornadas Cientificas GAES presented by CEIG (Centro de Estudios e Investigacio'n). 10 May, 1999, Barcelona, Spain; I I May, Pamplona, Spain; 12 May, Bilbao, Spain; 14 May, Sevilla, Spain; 17 May, Madrid; 18 May, Valencia, Spain; 19 May, Alicante, Spain; 20 May Coruffa, Spain.

123.  “Mesa Redonda sobre Implantes Cocleares". V Jornadas Cientificas GAES presented by CEIG (Centro de Estudios e Investigaci6n). 10 May, Barcelona; 12 May, 1999, Bilbao, Spain; 14 May, Sevilla,  Spain; 17 May, Madrid; 18 May, Valencia, Spain; 19 May Alicante, Spain; 20 May, Corufta, Spain.

124.  "Nuevas Aplicaciones de Abordajes Neurotologicos". 13 May, 1999, C6rdoba, Spain.

125. "Microanatomy of Otologic Operative Techniques". Allegheny University Hospitals Allegheny General, Pittsburgh, PA. 4?5, June, 1999.

126. Panel Chairman, "Advanced Techniques in Audiologic Diagnosis of Acoustic Neuroma". Fourth International Congress on Acoustic Neuromas. Rome, Italy 13, June 1999.

127. Relationship of Acoustic Neuromas Volume and Preoperative Hearing". Fourth International Congress on Acoustic Neuromas. Rome, Italy 13, June 1999.

128. Individualizing Surgical Management of Small Acoustic Neuromas". Rome, Italy 13, June, 1999.

129. "Facial Nerve Repair in Cerebellopontine Angle Tumor Surgery". Fourth International Congress on Acoustic Neuromas. Rome, Italy 15, June 1999.

130. "Facial Function in Hearing Preservation Acoustic Neuroma Surgery". Pennsylvania Aacademy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery. Hershey, PA 18 June, 1999.

131. "Balance Disorders" Lecture at Health South Monroeville, PA. October 21, 1999.

132. "Northeastern Ohio Society of Otolaryngology, "Neurotology Principles in General Otolaryngology" and "Management of Iatrogenic Facial Palsy". October 21, 1999.

133. "Advances in Facial Paralysis Management - Neuroscience General Rounds, Allegheny General Hospital. Pittsburgh, PA, January 26, 2000.

134. "Facial Nerve Decompression - Dallas Foundation of Otology at Baylor University. Dallas, TX, February 2, 2000.

135. "Hearing Loss and Health Care in Childbearing Ages". Duquesne University School of Nurse Practitioners, Duquesne University. Pittsburgh, PA February 17, 2000.

136. Common Disorders: Ears., Nose and Throat 11. Presented at Duquesne University Management of the Childbearing-Age Family in Health and Illness Course. Pittsburgh, PA 2 March, 2000.

137. "Hearing Loss and Related Syndromes". WISC, Pittsburgh, PA March 21, 2000.

138. "Jugular Foramen Tumors". The Southerwestem. Pennsylvania Chapter American College of Surgeons Annual Meeting and Residents Day. Pittsburgh, PA March 29, 2000.

139. "Posterior Fossa Surgery". The Southwestern Pennsylvania Chapter American College of Surgeons Annual Meeting and Residents Day. Pittsburgh, PA March 29, 2000.

140. "Modem Management of Hearing Loss". Southwest Allegheny County Medical Society. Pittsburgh, PA April 11, 2000.

141. "Cochlear Implantation". Lecture North Hills Passavant Hospital. Pittsburgh, PA April 11, 2000.

142. "Advanced Considerations in Chronic Ear Surgery". Lecture Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA April 14, 2000.

143. "Facial Nerve Paralysis". Lecture Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA April 14, 2000.

POSTER PRESENTATIONS

1. "Ploidy and Size Distribution of Cultured Human Megakaryocyte. Interrelationship Between Mitosis and Endomitosis"- Annual Meeting, American Federation of Clinical Research. Washington, D.C., May 5?7,1986.

2. "Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the External Auditory Canal" -Annual Meeting, American Academy of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery. Chicago, Illinois, 19-23, 1987.

3. "Ectopic Thyroid in the Retroesophageal Superior Mediastinum" - Annual Meeting, American Academy of Otolaryngology- Head and Neck Surgery. Chicago, Illinois, September 19-23, 1987.

4. "Pediatric Airway Obstruction From a Transplant Associated Malignancy" - Annual Meeting, American Society of Pediatric Otolaryngology. Charleston, South Carolina, April 20-23, 1988.

5. "Parotid Duct Communicating with a Labial Pit and Ectopic Salivary Cyst" - Annual Meeting, American Society of Pediatric Otolaryngology. San Diego, California, May, 1989.

6. "The Role of Preoperative CT Scans in Staging External Auditory Meatus Carcinoma - A Radiological-Pathological Correlation Study" - Annual Meeting, American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. New Orleans, Louisiana, September 24-28, 1989.

7. "Preoperative SPGR MRI in Surgical Planning for Petrous Apex Cholesterol Granuloma," Edgar Boyd, MD; Moises Arriaga, MD; and Richard Kulznick, MD. Annual Meeting of the North American Skull Base Society. Saddleback, Arizona, February, 1993.

8. "Bondy Modified Radical Mastoidectomy in Osteoradionecrosis of the Temporal Bone," Joe Wiseman, NO and Moises ArriagaMD. Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Otolaryngology- Head and Neck Surgery. San Diego, CA, September, 1994.

9. "Actinomycosis Infection of a Petrous Apex Epidermoidmasquerading as an Invasive Skull Base Tumor," Randall OW, MD and Moises Arriaga, MD. Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery. New Orleans, LA, September, 1995.

10. "Anatomic Basis for an Enhanced Retrosigrnoid Approach with Posterior Semicircular Canal Resection," Moises Arriaga MD and Michael Gorum MD. Congress of Neurological Surgeons Annual Meeting.~ San Francisco, CA, October 14, 1995.

11. Techniques of Cochlear Implantation in Far Advanced Otosclerosis", Randy Ow, MD and Moises Arriaga, MD. Annual Meeting of American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery. Washington, DC, September 29 - October 2, 1996.

12. "Dural Venous Sinuses in Chronic Otitis Media", Moises A. Arriaga, MD and Douglas A. Chen, MD. Centennial Meeting of The Triological Society. Scottsdale, AZ, May 12-13, 1997.

13. "The Role of Computerized Tomography in Evaluating Temporal Bone Fractures". American Academy of Otolaryngology. San Antonio, TX, September 13 - 16, 1998.

COURSE DIRECTOR

Temporal Bone Dissection Course San Antonio, TX
6-8 February, 1992 Antonio De La Cruz (Guest Instructor) 
19-20 March, 1993 Donald Kamerer (Guest Instructor) 
18-19 March, 1994 John McElveen (Guest Instructor) 
23-25 February, 1995 Derald Brackmann. and Antonio De La Cruz (Guest Instructors) 
6-7 September, 1998

Head and Neck Surgery and Reconstruction Course

3-4 February, 1994 Eugene Myers (Guest Instructor)
Otitis Media Practical Workshop, San Antonio, TX

27-28 July, 1994 Sylvan Stool (Guest Instructor)

Allegheny Neuroscience Institute Temporal Bone Dissection Course (Co?Director)

26-28 April, 1996
25-26 October, 1996
12-14 June, 1997
10-12 October, 1997
16-17 October, 1998
4-5 June, 1999
21-22 October, 1999
14-15 April, 2000

Medicolegal Assessment of Hearing Loss (Co?Director) 25-27 June, 1998 Allegheny University Hospitals held in Hilton Head, South Carolina

Hearing and Balance Disorders in Primary Care. 11 November, 1999 Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA

COURSE INSTRUCTOR

1. Colegio de M6dicos y Cirujanos, Hospital Nacional de Niflos, San Jose, Costa Rica. Latin America Otitis Media Research and Training Group Seminar and Workshop. January 20-23, 1989.

2. Simposio de Infecciones Severas, Guadalajara, Mexico Latin America Otitis Media Research and Training Group Seminar and Workshop. January 24-26, 1989.

3. Curso, de Infecciones en Niflos del Ministerio de Salud de Chiapas; Tuxtla Guti&Tez, Chiapas, Mexico. Latin America Otitis Media Research and Training Group Seminar and Workshop. January 10-14, 1990.

4. Surgical Dissection Course, House Ear Institute Los Angeles, California. April 8-10, 1992.

5. Jornadas de Pediatria de la Asociaci6n de M6dicos del Hospital Infantil de Mexico y la Universidad Aut6noma del Edo. de Hidalgo, Pachuca, Hgo, Mexico. Latin America Otitis Media Research and Training Group Seminar and Workshop. November 18,1992.

6. Curso de Otitis Media de la Asociaci6n de Pediatras de Culiacin, Mexico. Latin America Otitis Media Research and Training Group Seminar and Workshop. January 18, 1993.

7. Dallas Foundation of Otology, Surgical Dissection of the Temporal Bone Course. Dallas, Texas, January 24-26, 1993 

8. Dallas Foundation of Otology, Surgical Dissection of the Temporal Bone Course Dallas, Texas. February 28 -March 3, 1993.

9. Dallas Foundation of Otology, Surgical Dissection of the Temporal Bone Course Dallas, Texas. August 31-September 2, 1993.

9. Neurosurgery and Neurology Update for Primary Care Physicians, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, Georgia. December 10-11, 1993.

10. Curso de Otitis Media de la Associacion de Pediatras de YucatAn, Merida, Mexico. Latin America Otitis Media Research and Training Group Seminar and Workshop. January 17, 1994.

11. " Dallas Foundation of Otology, Surgical Dissection of the Temporal Bone Course, Dallas, Texas. January 23-25, 1994.

12. House Ear Institute, Temporal Bone Dissection Course, Los Angeles, CA. June 8-9, 1994.

13. Dallas Foundation of Otology, Temporal Bone Dissection Course, Dallas, Texas. September 6-7, 1994.

14. Taller Practico Sobre la Otitis Media, Latin American Otitis Media Training Group Seminar and Workshop, San Cristobal, Tachira, Venezuela S.A. October 30-31, 1994.

15. Taller Practico Sobre La Otitis Media, Latin American Otitis Media Training Group Seminar and Workshop, Morelia, MichoacAn, Mexico. January 15-16, 1995.

16. Dallas Foundation of Otology, Temporal Bone Dissection Course, Baylor University Medical School. January 29-31, 1995.

17. Mayo Clinic Temporal Bone Anatomy Course, Rochester, Minnesota. February 10-11, 1995.

18. Carolina Ear Institute Temporal Bone Dissection Course, Raleigh, North Carolina. May 18-20, 1995.

19. Dallas Foundation of Otology, Temporal Bone Dissection Course, Baylor University Medical School, Dallas, Texas. January 28-29, 1996.

20. Dallas Foundation of Otology, Baylor University Medical School, Dallas, Texas. August 31 September 1, 1996.

21. Allegheny Neuroscience Institute Temporal Bone Microanatomy and Hands?On Dissection Workshop, Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA. June 12-14, 1997.

22. Dallas Foundation of Otology, Temporal Bone Dissection Course, Dallas, Texas. October 1-5, 1997.

23. Temporal Bone Surgical Dissection Course, House Ear Institute, Los Angeles, CA. October 13, 1997.

24. American Academy of Otology, Hearing Preservation Acoustic Neuroma Surgery", San Antonio, Texas. September 13, 1998.

25. American Academy of Otology, "Management of latrogenic. Facial Paralysis", San Antonio, TX September 14, 1998.

26. Temporal Bone Surgical Dissection Course, House Ear Institute, Los Angeles, CA. January 18, 1999.

27. Dallas Foundation of Otology, 11 Cirug de Turnores Acusticos 11, Dallas, Texas. 14 March, 1999.

28. Temporal Bone Course, Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA. October 21, 1999.

29. Hearing and Balance Disorders in Primary Care, Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh, November 11, 1999.

VISITING PROFESSOR

1. Emory University, Neurosurgical Grand Rounds, "Selection of Surgical Approaches in Neurotologic Skull Base Surgery" Atlanta, Georgia. December 9, 1993.

2. Mayo Clinic Jacksonville, Otolaryngology Grand Rounds,"Expanding Applications of Neurotologic Skull Base Surgery," Jacksonville, Florida. April 23, 1994.

3. University of Mississippi, Otolaryngology Grand Rounds, "Indications and Applications of Cochlear hnplants" Jackson, Mississippi. June 3, 1994.

4. Mayo Clinic, Otology Grand Rounds, "Decisions in Chronic Otitis Media". June 9, 1995.

5. University of Colorado Department of Otolaryngology Grand Rounds, Expanding Applications of Neurotologic Cranial Base Surgery, Denver, Colorado. November 30, 1995.

6.  Congreso Venezolano de Otorrinolaringologia. San Crist6bal, Venezuela. 12-15, November, 1997.

7. University of Texas Southwestern Medical School. Dallas, TX I-2, October, 1998.

8. Real Academia de Medicina y Cirugia, "Manejo Multidisciplinario de v6rtigo y desequilibrio". La Corona, Spain, 20 May, 1999.
 


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