Does Dr. Sandlin study balance disorders?

Yes, Dr. Sandlin studies conditions like superior semicircular canal dehiscence syndrome (SCDS) that affect balance.

What treatments has Dr. Sandlin researched?

His work focuses on the diagnosis of SCDS, which can inform treatment decisions but does not specifically promote any particular treatment.

Is Dr. Sandlin's work relevant to hearing issues?

Yes, since SCDS can also affect hearing, his research is relevant to individuals experiencing hearing difficulties related to this condition.

DR. MICHAEL E. SANDLIN, M.D.

OKMULGEE, OK

Research Active

Surgery NPI registered 21+ years 3 publications 1984 – 2003 NPI: 1346243102

Surgery

Tomography, X-Ray Computed Magnetic Resonance Imaging Brain Neoplasms Temporal Bone Prevalence Syndrome Postural Balance Headache Vertigo Ear Diseases Ear, Inner Ossification, Heterotopic Semicircular Canals Intracranial Hypotension Lymphangioma, Cystic

Practice Location

1201 S BELMONT AVE
OKMULGEE, OK 74447-6351

Phone: (918) 758-0555

What does MICHAEL SANDLIN research?

Dr. Sandlin studies superior semicircular canal dehiscence syndrome (SCDS), a condition that can impact a person's balance and hearing abilities. Specifically, he examines how often SCDS is detected in scans of the temporal bone and whether these findings correlate with the presence of symptoms in patients. This research is particularly important because it helps differentiate between patients who genuinely need treatment for SCDS and those who may be overdiagnosed based solely on scan results.

Key findings

In his 2003 study, 9% of CT scans showed signs of dehiscent superior semicircular canals.
The majority of patients with positive scan results did not exhibit any related symptoms.
This study emphasizes the risk of overdiagnosing SCDS, which can lead to unnecessary medical treatments.

Frequently asked questions

Does Dr. Sandlin study balance disorders?: Yes, Dr. Sandlin studies conditions like superior semicircular canal dehiscence syndrome (SCDS) that affect balance.
What treatments has Dr. Sandlin researched?: His work focuses on the diagnosis of SCDS, which can inform treatment decisions but does not specifically promote any particular treatment.
Is Dr. Sandlin's work relevant to hearing issues?: Yes, since SCDS can also affect hearing, his research is relevant to individuals experiencing hearing difficulties related to this condition.

Publications in plain English

Coronal computed tomography prevalence of superior semicircular canal dehiscence.

2003

Otolaryngology--head and neck surgery : official journal of American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery

Williamson RA, Vrabec JT, Coker NJ, Sandlin M

Plain English
This study looked at how often a condition called superior canal dehiscence syndrome (SCDS), which can affect balance and hearing, appears in CT scans of the temporal bone. Researchers found that 9% of the scans showed signs of a dehiscent superior semicircular canal, but very few patients had symptoms indicating SCDS. This is important because it highlights that many people might be diagnosed with SCDS based solely on the scan, even if they don’t have related symptoms, which could lead to unnecessary treatments. Who this helps: This helps doctors make better diagnoses and avoid overdiagnosing patients.

PubMed

Spontaneous intracranial hypotension: myelographic findings. Case illustration.

2000

Journal of neurosurgery

Fitzgerald LF, Sandlin M, Carrier D, Grossman RG

PubMed

Deaths in preterm infants associated with intravenous vitamin E supplement.

1984

American journal of hospital pharmacy

Butler J, Hutchison M, Sandlin M

PubMed

Frequent Co-Authors

Robert A Williamson Jeffrey T Vrabec Newton J Coker L F Fitzgerald D Carrier R G Grossman J Butler M Hutchison

Physician data sourced from the NPPES NPI Registry . Publication data from PubMed . Plain-English summaries generated by AI. Not medical advice.