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Gastroesophageal reflux evaluation in patients affected by chronic cough: Restech versus multichannel intraluminal impedance/pH metry
Conclusion:OP pH metry detected less reflux episodes than MII/pH; 35% of the OP events were swallows according to impedance. Time correlation between cough and reflux could not be demonstrated with OP pH metry.
Source: The Laryngoscope - September 28, 2012 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Dario Ummarino, Liv Vandermeulen, Bart Roosens, Daniel Urbain, Bruno Hauser, Yvan Vandenplas Tags: Laryngology Source Type: research
Transoral power‐assisted marsupialization of vallecular cysts under local anesthesia
Source: The Laryngoscope - September 28, 2012 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Fabio Pagella, Alessandro Pusateri, Elina Matti, Guido Tinelli, Marco Benazzo Tags: Head and Neck Source Type: research
Readability analysis of healthcare‐oriented education resources from the american academy of facial plastic and reconstructive surgery (AAFPRS)
Conclusions:Modifications of the patient education section of the AAFPRS Web site can increase the readability of the literature, and allow greater comprehension among a wider audience.
Source: The Laryngoscope - September 28, 2012 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Poonam Misra, Nitin Agarwal, Khushabu Kasabwala, David R. Hansberry, Michael Setzen, Jean Anderson Eloy Tags: Facial Plastics and Reconstructive Surgery Source Type: research
Neck dissection through a facelift incision
Conclusions:Open neck dissection through a facelift incision is feasible and offers an alternate approach to traditional incisions. This can be performed without requiring robotic assistance and with endoscopic assistance only in certain cases. Endoscopic assistance can offer enhanced visualization of the surgical field and complement open direct approaches in neck dissection. Although FLND offers improved cosmetic outcomes when compared to those of traditional neck incisions, further study is required to determine its efficacy and indications.
Source: The Laryngoscope - September 28, 2012 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Thuy‐Anh N. Melvin, Steven J. Eliades, Patrick K. Ha, Carole Fakhry, John M. Saunders, Joseph A. Califano, Ray G. F. Blanco Tags: Head and Neck Source Type: research
An in vitro study of osteoblast vitality influenced by the vitamins C and E
Vitamin C and vitamin E are known as important cellular antioxidants and are involved in several other non-antioxidant processes. Generally vitamin C and vitamin E are not synthesized by humans and therefore have to be applied by nutrition. The absence or deficiency of the vitamins can lead to several dysfunctions and even diseases (e.g. scurvy). The main interest in this study is that vitamin C and E are known to influence bone formation, e.g. vitamin C plays the key role in the synthesis of collagen, the major component of the extracellular bone matrix.In the present study we evaluate the effect of ascorbic acid (vitamin...
Source: Head and Face Medicine - September 28, 2012 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Kent UrbanHans Jürgen HöhlingBeate LüttenbergThomas SzuwartUlrich Plate Source Type: research
Extended voice‐sparing surgery in selected pyriform sinus carcinoma: Techniques and outcomes
ConclusionsIn selected patients, extended conservative laryngopharyngectomy challenges the oncologic results of organ‐preservation protocols and allows a good quality of life. © 2012 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. Head Neck, 2012
Source: Head and Neck - September 28, 2012 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Marc Hamoir, Juliette Fievez, Sandra Schmitz, Dorris Velasco, Benoît Lengele Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
Residual nodal disease in patients with advanced‐stage oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma treated with definitive radiation therapy and posttreatment neck dissection: Association with locoregional recurrence, distant metastasis, and decreased survival
ConclusionsIn advanced OPSCC pN+, patients have higher rates of LRR and DM. Neither clinicopathologic factors nor posttreatment imaging was predictive of pN+, although increased use of modern imaging may reduce the rate of negative neck dissections. © 2012 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. Head Neck, 2012
Source: Head and Neck - September 28, 2012 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Vlad C. Sandulache, Thomas J. Ow, Shiva P. Daram, Jackson Hamilton, Heath Skinner, Diana Bell, David I. Rosenthal, Beth M. Beadle, K. Kian Ang, Merrill S. Kies, Faye M. Johnson, Adel K. El‐Naggar, Jeffrey N. Myers Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
Value of human papillomavirus testing in the diagnostic workup of lymph node metastases from an unknown primary tumor to the neck
Source: Head and Neck - September 28, 2012 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Jos M. J. A. A. Straetmans, Ernst Jan Speel, Bernd Kremer Tags: Letter to the Editor Source Type: research
Reply to the letter to the editor by Straetmans et al
Source: Head and Neck - September 28, 2012 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Primoz̆ Strojan, Alfio Ferlito, Jesus E. Medina, Julia A. Woolgar, Alessandra Rinaldo, K. Thomas Robbins, Johannes J. Fagan, William M. Mendenhall, Vinidh Paleri, Carl E. Silver, Kerry D. Olsen, June Corry, Carlos Suárez, Juan P. Rodrigo, Johannes A. La Tags: Letter to the Editor Source Type: research
Case of high‐risk epithelioid hemangioendothelioma of the neck
ConclusionThe finding that a high‐risk EHE arising from the head and neck region is characterized by expression of VEGF and its receptor provides further support for the development of targeted molecular therapies. © 2012 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. Head Neck, 2012
Source: Head and Neck - September 28, 2012 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Shingo Matsuzawa, Takeharu Kanazawa, Takehiko Yamaguchi, Hiroshi Nishino, Kazumi Kawada, Keiichi Ichimura Tags: Case Report Source Type: research
The role of elective neck dissection in patients undergoing salvage laryngectomy
ConclusionThe risk of neck metastases in patients who undergo either central or central/lateral neck radiotherapy is similar. Elective neck dissection seems appropriate in patients undergoing SLR. © 2012 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. Head Neck, 2012
Source: Head and Neck - September 28, 2012 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Moran Amit, Ohad Hilly, Leonor Leider–Trejo, Aharon Popovtzer, Orit Gutfeld, Jacob Shvero, Dan M. Fliss, Jacob T. Cohen, Gideon Bachar, Ziv Gil Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
Porphyromonas gingivalis and Escherichia coli lipopolysaccharides causes resistin release from neutrophils
ConclusionsResistin release from neutrophils was induced both by P.g.‐LPS and E.coli‐LPS. This was decreased by CD14, CD18 and TLR4, and was dependent on PI3K, JNK, and p38 MAPK, but not ERK1/2 in intracellular pathways of neutrophils.© 2012 John Wiley & Sons A/S
Source: Oral Diseases - September 27, 2012 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Reiko Furugen, Hideaki Hayashida, Toshiyuki Saito Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
Improving Understanding Of Radiation Sensitivity In HPV-Positive Oropharyngeal Cancer
UC Davis cancer researchers have discovered significant differences in radiation-therapy response among patients with oropharyngeal cancer depending on whether they carry the human papillomavirus (HPV), a common sexually transmitted virus. The findings, published online in The Laryngoscope Journal, could lead to more individualized radiation treatment regimens, which for many patients with HPV could be shorter and potentially less toxic...
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - September 27, 2012 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Ear, Nose and Throat Source Type: news
A clinical study on the effectiveness of implant supported dental restoration in patients with chronic periodontal diseases
This study evaluated the efficacy of implant supported dental restorations in patients with chronic periodontal diseases at various stages within 2years of completing treatment. 30 patients with periodontal diseases and 30 patients without periodontal diseases were studied. Total counts of 276 implant bodies were divided into group A (patients with periodontal diseases; a total of 149 implants) and group B (patients with healthy periodontium; a total of 127 implants). In group A subjects, periodontitis was treated prior to implant placement. The study focused on patients’ modified sulcus bleeding index, modified plaque i...
Source: International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery - September 27, 2012 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: B.Q. Jiang, J. Lan, H.Y. Huang, J. Liang, X.N. Ma, L.D. Huo, X. Xu Tags: Pre-Implant Surgery and Dental Implants Source Type: research
Differentiating solid variants of keratocystic odontogenic tumors and keratoameloblastomas
As Ide and colleagues mention, Robert Brannon demonstrated the possibility of an odontogenic keratocyst (OKC)–ameloblastoma transformation half a century ago. Furthermore, Ide et al. suggested that a keratoameloblastoma (KAB) might be derived from a preexisting odontogenic keratocyst. Previous cases, including ours, strongly imply that there is a progression from an OKC to solid variant of keratocystic odontogenic tumors (KCOT)/KAB and finally to ameloblastoma. We also agree with the suggestion from Ide et al. that pathologists should regard solid variants of KCOT as keratoameloblastomas.
Source: Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology, Oral Radiology, and Endodontics - September 27, 2012 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Ning Geng, Yu Chen Tags: Letters to the Editor Source Type: research
A review of trauma and trauma-related papers published in the British Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery in 2010–2011
Abstract: This review summarises all trauma and related papers published in the British Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (BJOMS) from January 2010 to December 2011. In total 45 articles were published, of which 42% (19) were full-length articles. These articles primarily focused on the management of mandibular condyle and orbital fractures, with several papers discussing maxillofacial surgery by the British military. There were no articles discussing midfacial fractures or massive facial trauma. The remaining papers included short communications, technical notes, and letters; and provided discussion of interesting...
Source: The British Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery - September 27, 2012 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Karl F.B. Payne, Arpan Tahim, Alexander M.C. Goodson, Serryth Colbert, Peter A. Brennan Tags: CPD Articles Source Type: research
18F‐fluorodeoxythymidine micro–positron‐emission tomography versus 18F‐fluorodeoxyglucose micro–positron‐emission tomography for in vivo minimal residual disease imaging
Conclusions:18F‐FLT identified tumor cells before tumors were palpable and can potentially be used for early detection of persistence/recurrence of HNSCC. In addition, this radioisotope can be used to monitor adjuvant therapy with novel targeted therapeutics in preclinical models of persistent disease.
Source: The Laryngoscope - September 27, 2012 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Oleksandr Ekshyyan, Don Sibley, Gloria C. Caldito, John Sunderland, Chris Vascoe, Cherie‐Ann O. Nathan Tags: General Otolaryngology Source Type: research
Transoral resection of pharyngeal cancer: Summary of a National Cancer Institute Head and Neck Cancer Steering Committee Clinical Trials Planning Meeting, November 6–7, 2011, Arlington, Virginia
Abstract
Recent advances now permit resection of many pharyngeal tumors through the open mouth, an approach that can greatly reduce the morbidity of surgical exposure. These transoral techniques are being rapidly adopted by the surgical community and hold considerable promise. On November 6–7, 2011, the National Cancer Institute sponsored a Clinical Trials Planning Meeting to address how to further investigate the use of transoral surgery, both in the good prognosis human papillomavirus (HPV)–initiated oropharyngeal cancers, and in those with HPV‐unrelated disease. The proceedings of this meeting are summarized. © 2...
Source: Head and Neck - September 26, 2012 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: David J. Adelstein, John A. Ridge, David M. Brizel, F. Christopher Holsinger, Bruce H. Haughey, Brian O'Sullivan, Eric M. Genden, Jonathan J. Beitler, Gregory S. Weinstein, Harry Quon, Douglas B. Chepeha, Robert L. Ferris, Randal S. Weber, Benjamin Movsas Tags: Original Article–Special Proceedings Source Type: research
Phase I clinical study of vascular targeting fluorescent cationic liposomes in head and neck cancer
Abstract The aim of this first-time-in-human non-randomized dose-escalating prospective phase I clinical trial was to analyze safety
of two doses of fluorescent rhodamine-labeled cationic liposomes (LDF01) in head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC).
Patients had resectable UICC stadium I–IV A HNSCCs. LDF01 was administered before tumor resection under general anesthesia
as an intravenous infusion with effective lipid doses of 0.5 or 2 mg/kg b.w., respectively. In addition to clinical monitoring
for safety assessment, tumor biopsies were taken during the surgical procedure for fluorescence histol...
Source: European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology - September 26, 2012 Category: ENT & OMF Tags: European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology Source Type: research
Endoscopic or external approach revision surgery for pharyngeal pouch following primary endoscopic stapling: which is the favoured approach?
This study aimed to assess outcomes of revision endoscopic stapling and external excision of pharyngeal pouch. A 5-year prospective
study was performed on all patients requiring revision pouch surgery following primary endoscopic stapling. Data were collected
retrospectively. Eighteen patients underwent revision pouch surgery. In seven patients, pouch size was down-graded from 3
to 2, and these were stapled endoscopically. Two leaks resulted. Eleven patients with grade 1 or 3 pouches underwent external
excision of pouch, with no post-operative complications. As per results external excision of pouch is safe for grade 1...
Source: European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology - September 26, 2012 Category: ENT & OMF Tags: European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology Source Type: research
Exposure to school-age children ups severity of cold infections
Exposure to school-age children raises the odds that a person with lung disease who catches a cold will actually suffer symptoms like a runny nose, sore throat and cough. While many studies have found that being around school-age children increases the risk of infection, the new findings go one step further: Of people who come down with colds, the course of the infection is much more likely to be worse in people exposed to children.
Source: ScienceDaily Headlines - September 26, 2012 Category: Science Source Type: news
Neurologic manifestations of Fusobacterium infections in children
Conclusions: Neurologic manifestations are common at presentation of children with Fusobacterium infections. In young children, the most common source of infection is otogenic. Thrombotic complications are common, and
imaging should be considered in all children with Fusobacterium infections arising from the head or neck region. There was a recent increase in the isolation of this bacterium, either because
of better culturing techniques and increased awareness to this entity or a true increase in infections due to this organism.
Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ArticlePages 1-7DOI 10.1007/s00431-012-184...
Source: European Journal of Pediatrics - September 26, 2012 Category: Pediatrics Tags: European Journal of Pediatrics Source Type: research
Neck metastases in oropharyngeal cancer: Necessity and extent of bilateral treatment
ConclusionsBilateral neck disease in OPSCC is more common than once thought. Patients with OPSCC with cT4 or cN2a+ would benefit from bilateral neck treatment. Posttreatment high‐risk features should guide treatment escalation. © 2012 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. Head Neck, 2012
Source: Head and Neck - September 26, 2012 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Peter T. Dziegielewski, Daniel A. O'Connell, Jacek Szudek, Brittany Barber, Arjun Joshi, Jeffrey R. Harris, Hadi Seikaly Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
Evaluation of trigeminal nerve injuries in relation to third molar surgery in a prospective patient cohort. Recommendations for prevention
This study reports the signs and symptoms that are the features of trigeminal nerve injuries caused by mandibular third molar (M3M) surgery. 120 patients with nerve injury following M3M surgery were assessed. All data were analysed using the SPSS statistical programme and Microsoft Excel. 53 (44.2%) inferior alveolar nerve (IAN) injury cases and 67 (55.8%) lingual nerve injury (LNI) cases were caused by third molar surgery (TMS). Neuropathy was demonstrable in all patients with varying degrees of paraesthesia, dysaesthesia (in the form of burning pain), allodynia and hyperalgesia. Pain was one of the presenting signs and s...
Source: International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery - September 26, 2012 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: T. Renton, Z. Yilmaz, K. Gaballah Tags: Oral Surgery Source Type: research
Late Correction of Orbital Deformities
Orbital fractures are some of the most challenging injuries the oral surgeon deals with on a daily basis. Delay of the treatment of orbital fractures impacts the final result. Late orbital reconstruction is sometimes necessary for inadequate primary reconstruction or for severe injuries with adequate primary reconstruction. Healing and wound contraction make secondary reconstruction more difficult to restore the orbital contents back to normal. There are different materials available for orbital reconstruction, and there is no consensus about which is best. Early surgical intervention may improve the ultimate outcome, but ...
Source: Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Clinics - September 26, 2012 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Celso F. Palmieri, G.E. Ghali Source Type: research
Evidence of Oral Diseases' impact
Source: Oral Diseases - September 26, 2012 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Bruce Baum, Crispian Scully Tags: EDITORIAL Source Type: research
Synergic effect of curcumin or lycopene with irradiation upon oral squamous cell carcinoma cells
ConclusionsCurcumin and lycopene increase cytotoxic activity in the PE/CA‐PJ15 cell line and reduce cell migration capacity, while the combination of curcumin or lycopene with irradiation exerts a synergic effect.© 2012 John Wiley & Sons A/S
Source: Oral Diseases - September 26, 2012 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: F. Camacho‐Alonso, P. López‐Jornet, Tudela‐Mulero Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
How to assess tonsilloliths and styloid chain ossifications on CBCT images
ConclusionBased on the results, we can suggest that CBCT images are more suitable to differentiate tonsilloliths and SCO than panoramic images. The guideline was more important to diagnosis SCO than tonsilloliths. SCO was misclassified in 34% without the guideline.© 2012 John Wiley & Sons A/S
Source: Oral Diseases - September 26, 2012 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Bruna Stuchi Centurion, Thais Sumie Nozu Imada, Otávio Pagin, Ana Lúcia Alvares Capelozza, José Roberto Pereira Lauris, Izabel Regina Fischer Rubira‐Bullen Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
Exposure to snot-nosed kids ups severity of cold infections
(University of Rochester Medical Center) Exposure to school-age children raises the odds that a person with lung disease who catches a cold will actually suffer symptoms like a runny nose, sore throat and cough. While many studies have found that being around school-age children increases the risk of infection, the new findings go one step further: Of people who come down with colds, the course of the infection is much more likely to be worse in people exposed to children.
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - September 26, 2012 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: news
Use Of Corticosteroid For Children Undergoing Tonsillectomy Does Not Appear To Increase Risk Of Serious Bleeding
Administration of the corticosteroid dexamethasone to children during a tonsillectomy was not associated with excessive, serious bleeding events following surgery compared to patients who received placebo, according to a study in the September 26 issue of JAMA. Tonsillectomy is exceedingly common, with a reported increase in tonsillectomy rates in children younger than 15 years from 287,000 to 530,000 per year over the past decade. Although safe, adenotonsillectomy can result in significant complications, according to background information in the article...
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - September 25, 2012 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Ear, Nose and Throat Source Type: news
Importance of occlusal plane reproduction on the semi-adjustable articulator in planning maxillary impactions for orthognathic surgery
Discussion This information means that if an error in the occlusal plane transference occur, it will not be clinically significant, because
differences smaller than 1 mm does not have influence on soft and hard tissue final result.
Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ArticlePages 1-6DOI 10.1007/s10006-012-0353-6Authors
Érica Cristina Marchiori, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Division, Department of Oral Diagnosis, Piracicaba Dental School, State University of Campinas-UNICAMP, Av. Limeira, 901, 52, 13.414-903 Piracicaba, SP, BrazilRobson Rodrigues Garcia, Oral and Maxillofacial Surger...
Source: Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery - September 25, 2012 Category: ENT & OMF Tags: Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Source Type: research
Impact of video-endoscopy on the results of retrosigmoid-transmeatal microsurgery of vestibular schwannoma: prospective study
Abstract Endoscopy-assisted microsurgery represents modern trend of treatment of the cerebellopontine angle (CPA) pathologies including
vestibular schwannoma (VS). Endoscopes are used in adjunct to microscope to achieve better functional results with less morbidity.
Angled optics, magnification and illumination enable superior view in the operative field. Consecutive 89 patients with untreated
unilateral sporadic vestibular schwannoma undergoing tumor resection via a retrosigmoid approach during 2008–2010 were prospectively
analysed. Endoscopy-assisted microsurgical (EA-MS) removal was performed in 39 case...
Source: European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology - September 25, 2012 Category: ENT & OMF Tags: European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology Source Type: research
The temporary effect of short-term endotracheal intubation on vocal function
The objective of the study was to assess and perceive the vocal and pharyngeal symptoms and acoustic changes of voice after
short-term endotracheal intubation and to evaluate the relation between these changes and the endotracheal tube parameters,
number of intubation attempts, duration of anaesthesia, experience of anaesthesiologist. A total of 108 patients were evaluated
preoperatively, 1–2 and 24 h after extubation. The vocal and pharyngeal symptoms, voice acoustic characteristics and maximum
phonation time (MPT) were evaluated to find the relationship with endotracheal tube parameters, number of intubation a...
Source: European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology - September 25, 2012 Category: ENT & OMF Tags: European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology Source Type: research
Comparison of incus interpositioning technique versus glass ionomer cement application in type 2 tympanoplasty
Abstract Objective of this study is to compare glass ionomer cement application and incus interpositioning techniques in patients who
have chronic otitis media, conductive hearing loss with intact tympanic membrane and who undergo hearing reconstruction of
staged surgery using a retrospective chart review in the setting of Ministry of Health Ankara Training and Research Hospital
ENT Clinic, Turkey. We retrospectively evaluated patients who underwent otological surgery and hearing reconstruction with
auto graft incus during 2005–2008 or glass ionomer cement during 2008–2010. Patients who had cholesteatoma...
Source: European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology - September 25, 2012 Category: ENT & OMF Tags: European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology Source Type: research
A prognostic role for Nm23-H1 in laryngeal carcinoma treated with postoperative radiotherapy: an introductory investigation
Abstract Postoperative RT is generally recommended for laryngeal carcinomas (LSCCs) at high risk of recurrence after surgery. There
are currently no clinicopathological parameters available to predict response to such adjuvant RT in LSCC, and only a few
potentially predictive biomarkers have been investigated. Nm23-H1 protein is reportedly related to the tumor cells’ metastatic
potential, and low Nm23-H1 expression levels in human carcinomas often correlate with a poor prognosis. The novel aim of the
present preliminary study was to investigate the prognostic value of Nm23-H1 expression and subcellular loc...
Source: European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology - September 25, 2012 Category: ENT & OMF Tags: European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology Source Type: research
Exploring the characteristics of children with obstructive adenoid responding to mometasone fuorate monohydrate: preliminary results
This study aimed at observing the efficacy of mometasone fuorate monohydrate nasal spray on obstructive adenoids in children
and identifying the characteristics of responders using a pilot study including children aged 2–11 years, with evidence of
more than 50 % obstruction. Allergic rhinitis and nasal obstruction were evaluated on baseline (V0), 6- (V1), and 12-week
(V2) visits. Degree of obstruction was evaluated by nasopharyngoscopy at V0 and V2. Subjects received 100 μg mometasone fuorate
daily. Results were compared with those of a matching control group. Nineteen children (8 females, 11 males; 2...
Source: European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology - September 25, 2012 Category: ENT & OMF Tags: European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology Source Type: research
Comparison of three techniques in adult tonsillectomy
This study aimed at investigating the thermal welding (TW), classic dissection (CD) and bipolar cautery dissection (BCD) tonsillectomy
in adults. 120 adults with chronic tonsillitis, who were scheduled for elective tonsillectomy between January 2009 and April
2012, were randomized to tonsillectomy with the TW, CD and BCD methods. Operation time, intraoperative blood loss, post-operative
haemorrhage rate and especially post-operative pain were evaluated. The difference between operative time of the TW and BCD
groups against CD group was statistically significant (p < 0.05). The difference between intraopera...
Source: European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology - September 25, 2012 Category: ENT & OMF Tags: European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology Source Type: research
From external to internal auditory canal: surgical anatomy by an exclusive endoscopic approach
The objective of
this study is to analyze the morphology, and surgical and anatomic findings of an exclusive endoscopic transcanal approach
(EETA) to the IAC. Cadaveric dissections were performed on 11 temporal bones, approaching the internal auditory meatus directly
through the external ear canal and avoiding mastoidectomy. In all cases, it was possible to dissect the internal carotid artery
and jugular bulb with a 0° endoscope, and with good control of these two structures. The medial wall of the bony labyrinth
guaranteed good landmarks for IAC dissection, such as the spherical recess, and the labyrinthine tract of...
Source: European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology - September 25, 2012 Category: ENT & OMF Tags: European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology Source Type: research
Antibiotics do not reduce post-tonsillectomy morbidity in children
The objectives are to assess the efficacy of antibiotics in reducing post-tonsillectomy morbidities in children. This is a
clinical trial study that was undertaken at the Jordan University Hospital during the period from June 2008 to July 2009.
All patients undergoing tonsillectomy were randomly divided into two matched groups on alternating basis: group A included
patients who received antibiotics (amoxicillin with clavulanic acid) for 5 days in the post-tonsillectomy period and group
B included patients who received none. The two groups were compared with respect to fever, secondary bleeding, throat pain,
and t...
Source: European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology - September 25, 2012 Category: ENT & OMF Tags: European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology Source Type: research
Vowel Identification by Amplitude and Phase Contrast
Abstract Vowel identification is largely dependent on listeners’ access to the frequency of two or three peaks in the amplitude spectrum.
Earlier work has demonstrated that, whereas normal-hearing listeners can identify harmonic complexes with vowel-like spectral
shapes even with very little amplitude contrast between “formant” components and remaining harmonic components, listeners
with hearing loss require greater amplitude differences. This is likely the result of the poor frequency resolution that often
accompanies hearing loss. Here, we describe an additional acoustic dimension for emphasizing for...
Source: JARO - Journal of the Association for Research in Otolaryngology - September 25, 2012 Category: ENT & OMF Tags: JARO - Journal of the Association for Research in Otolaryngology Source Type: research
Temporal-Envelope Reconstruction for Hearing-Impaired Listeners
This study aimed to assess whether cochlear damage affects this capacity to
reconstruct temporal-envelope information from FM. This was achieved by measuring the ability of 40 normal-hearing listeners
and 41 listeners with mild-to-moderate hearing loss to identify syllables processed to degrade AM cues while leaving FM cues
intact within three broad frequency bands spanning the range 65–3,645 Hz. Stimuli were presented at 65 dB SPL for both normal-hearing
listeners and hearing-impaired listeners. They were presented as such or amplified using a modified half-gain rule for hearing-impaired
listeners. Hearin...
Source: JARO - Journal of the Association for Research in Otolaryngology - September 25, 2012 Category: ENT & OMF Tags: JARO - Journal of the Association for Research in Otolaryngology Source Type: research
Risk Factors for the Development of Lower Border Defects After Bilateral Sagittal Split Osteotomy
Conclusions: Inclusion of the full thickness of the lower mandibular border, the age of the patient, and the magnitude of advancement during BSSO are important predictors of whether a postoperative mandibular defect will remain after surgery. Surgeons should ensure that the lingual cortex of the lower border is not included in the split in large mandibular advancements.
Source: Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery - September 25, 2012 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Jimoh Olubanwo Agbaje, Yi Sun, Luc Vrielinck, Serge Schepers, Ivo Lambrichts, Constantinus Politis Tags: Craniomaxillofacial Deformities/Cosmetic Surgery Source Type: research
Management of Ranula: 9 Years' Clinical Experience in Pediatric and Adult Patients
Conclusions: The surgical experience in the authors' department confirms the different treatments that are offered for ranula. Sublingual gland excision should be the preferred treatment, but marsupialization may be useful as an alternative minimally invasive procedure, with a success rate higher than 85% and no risk of increased complications if revision surgery is needed. Ultrasound is the recommended diagnostic tool, in addition to the clinical examination, for the differential diagnosis and during follow-up.
Source: Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery - September 25, 2012 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Paolo Enrico Sigismund, Alessandro Bozzato, Mariano Schumann, Michael Koch, Heinrich Iro, Johannes Zenk Tags: Pathology Source Type: research
Prefabricated Iliac Crest Transplant
Conclusions: The results suggest that carefully prefabricated pedicled transplants can augment an atrophied mandibular alveolar crest.
Source: Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery - September 25, 2012 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Günter Schultes, Hans Kärcher, Lucia Gerzanic Tags: Surgical Oncology and Reconstruction Source Type: research
Oral Tori Are Associated With Local Mechanical and Systemic Factors: A Case-Control Study
Conclusions:
This study provides clinical evidence showing significant associations between oral tori and various dental factors, medications, and medical conditions. These findings add to the list of environmental factors believed to contribute to the formation of oral tori.
Source: Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery - September 25, 2012 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Matthew Daniel Morrison, Faleh Tamimi Tags: Dentoalveolar Surgery Source Type: research
Predicting Third Molar Surgery Operative Time: A Validated Model
Conclusions:
Fair agreement was seen between the β-coefficients for our multiple models in the index and validation populations, with no significant difference in the predicted and observed operating times.
Source: Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery - September 25, 2012 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Srinivas M. Susarla, Thomas B. Dodson Tags: Dentoalveolar Surgery Source Type: research
Dental Implant Stability Is Influenced by Implant Diameter and Localization and by the Use of Plasma Rich in Growth Factors
Conclusions:
The diameter and localization of implants and the application of plasma rich in growth factors influenced the stability of implants measured at 12 weeks of wound healing. Accordingly, stability was less with a narrower implant diameter and maxillary localization and greater with implants humidified with plasma rich in growth factors.
Source: Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery - September 25, 2012 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Ma. Pilar Quesada-García, Estrella Prados-Sánchez, Ma. Victoria Olmedo-Gaya, Esther Muñoz-Soto, Manuel Vallecillo-Capilla, Manuel Bravo Tags: Dental Implants Source Type: research
Quantitative Evaluation of Neurosensory Disturbance After Bilateral Sagittal Split Osteotomy Using Semmes-Weinstein Monofilaments: A Systematic Review
Conclusions:
After bilateral sagittal split osteotomy, at 1 month after surgery, the sensory threshold increases approximately 35- to 85-fold compared with the presurgery threshold. Within 1 year, the threshold normally decreases almost to presurgery levels, representing 96% to 98% sensory recovery. Studies should aim to quantitatively use the Semmes-Weinstein monofilament method and standardize the presentation of results.
Source: Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery - September 25, 2012 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Gregory S. Antonarakis, Panagiotis Christou Tags: Anesthesia/Facial Pain Source Type: research
Abstracts
Source: Head and Neck - September 25, 2012 Category: ENT & OMF Tags: Abstract Source Type: research
