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Comments on peritonsillar infections: a prospective study of 100 consecutive cases.
PMID: 23122362 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Acta Otorrinolaringologica Espanola - October 30, 2012 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: García-Callejo FJ, Escorihuela-García V, Pla-Gil I, Calvo-Martínez J Tags: Acta Otorrinolaringol Esp Source Type: research

Severe vestibulocochlear involvement in Wegener's granulomatosis: a rare presentation.
PMID: 23122363 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Acta Otorrinolaringologica Espanola - October 30, 2012 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Tulsidas-Mahtani B, Pérez-Garrigues H, Muñoz-Fernández N, Morera C Tags: Acta Otorrinolaringol Esp Source Type: research

Laryngotracheal reconstruction with cryopreserved aortic allograft as a salvage technique when cricotracheal resection complications occur in paediatrics.
PMID: 23122364 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Acta Otorrinolaringologica Espanola - October 30, 2012 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Zanetta A, Cuestas G, Rodríguez H, Tramonti N, Boglione M Tags: Acta Otorrinolaringol Esp Source Type: research

Congenital disorders of glycosylation: first deaf patient treated with a cochlear implant.
PMID: 23122365 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Acta Otorrinolaringologica Espanola - October 30, 2012 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Guerra-Jiménez G, Borkoski-Barreiro SA, Osorio-Acosta A, Ramos-Macías A Tags: Acta Otorrinolaringol Esp Source Type: research

Intestinal-type sinonasal adenocarcinomas. Immunohistochemical profile of 66 cases.
CONCLUSIONS: Intracranial invasion was the worst prognostic associated event. Solid and mucinous tumours were the most aggressive histological subtypes. Intracranial invasion was more frequent in mucinous subtype tumours. Immunohistochemical results were similar in all tumour subtypes, except for mucinous tumours, which showed weak expression of E-cadherin and β-catenin. Comparing with previous studies, we found a lower expression of EGFR, HER2/neu and COX-2. The p16 expression was associated with worse survival and metastatic disease. PMID: 23122366 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Acta Otorrinolaringologica Espanola - October 30, 2012 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Vivanco Allende B, Perez-Escuredo J, Fuentes Martínez N, Fresno Forcelledo MF, Llorente Pendás JL, Hermsen M Tags: Acta Otorrinolaringol Esp Source Type: research

Spectrum analysis in postural strategy on static tests in a healthy population.
CONCLUSIONS: Brief movements are needed to maintain the quiet stance. The distinctive feature of these movements is a fundamental frequency at 1.4Hz and a harmonic frequency at 8.4Hz. Proprioceptive input is essential for balance. PMID: 23122367 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Acta Otorrinolaringologica Espanola - October 30, 2012 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Oliva Domínguez M, Bartual Magro J, Roquette Gaona J, Bartual Pastor J Tags: Acta Otorrinolaringol Esp Source Type: research

Hypocalcaemia after total thyroidectomy: incidence, control and treatment.
CONCLUSIONS: Postoperative hypocalcaemia is a frequent complication of total thyroidectomy, but it is seldom permanent. Patients with Graves-Basedow disease have a higher incidence of postoperative hypocalcaemia and need closer follow-up. Postoperative calcium level analysis at 24 and 48hours after surgery is not useful for rapid identification of patients at high risk of hypocalcaemia. PMID: 23122368 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Acta Otorrinolaringologica Espanola - October 30, 2012 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Herranz González-Botas J, Lourido Piedrahita D Tags: Acta Otorrinolaringol Esp Source Type: research

[Congenital cervical salivary fistula: A case report.]
Abstract Cyst and fistulas of the gills grooves and thyro-glossal tracts are well documented. On the contrary, congenital neck salivary fistulas are uncommon. PMID: 23121805 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Revue de Stomatologie et de Chirurgie Maxillo-Faciale - October 30, 2012 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Talbi M, Froment N Tags: Rev Stomatol Chir Maxillofac Source Type: research

Primary intraosseous squamous cell carcinoma of the jaw: two new cases and review of the literature
Conclusion Our two cases have no recurrence, and panoramic radiography was a useful tool in the detection of mandible disease. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Case ReportPages 1-5DOI 10.1007/s00405-012-2235-9Authors Tsutomu Nomura, Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, NTT Medical Center, 5-9-22 Higashi Gotanda, Shinagawa Ku, Tokyo, 141-8625 JapanHiroko Monobe, Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, NTT Medical Center, 5-9-22 Higashi Gotanda, Shinagawa Ku, Tokyo, 141-8625 JapanNoriko Tamaruya, Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, NTT Medical Center, 5-9-...
Source: European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology - October 29, 2012 Category: ENT & OMF Tags: European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology Source Type: research

Hyperventilation-induced nystagmus in vestibular schwannoma and unilateral sensorineural hearing loss
Abstract We evaluated the incidence and characteristics of hyperventilation-induced nystagmus (HVN) in 49 patients with gadolinium-enhanced magnetic resonance imaging evidence of vestibular schwannoma and 53 patients with idiopathic unilateral sensorineural hearing loss and normal radiological findings. The sensitivity and specificity of the hyperventilation test were compared with other audio-vestibular diagnostic tests (bedside examination of eye movements, caloric test, auditory brainstem responses) in the two groups of patients. The hyperventilation test scored the highest diagnostic efficiency (sensitiv...
Source: European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology - October 29, 2012 Category: ENT & OMF Tags: European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology Source Type: research

Radical neck dissection: is it still indicated?
Content Type Journal ArticleCategory EditorialPages 1-4DOI 10.1007/s00405-012-2237-7Authors Marc Hamoir, Department of Head and Neck Surgery, St. Luc University Hospital and Cancer Center, Université Catholique de Louvain, Brussels, BelgiumCarl E. Silver, Departments of Surgery and Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Montefiore Medical Center, Bronx, NY, USASandra Schmitz, Department of Head and Neck Surgery, St. Luc University Hospital and Cancer Center, Université Catholique de Louvain, Brussels, BelgiumRobert P. Takes, Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Radbo...
Source: European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology - October 29, 2012 Category: ENT & OMF Tags: European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology Source Type: research

Otoacoustic Emissions in Otitis Media with Effusion: Do They Carry any Clinical Significance?
This study was conducted to find factor that can differentiate otitis media with effusion from other common causes of hearing loss in children. Children were enrolled in the study and divided in four groups consisting of 25 ears each after pure tone and impedance audiometry: (1) Otitis media with effusion group, (2) Normal ear group, (3) Sensory-neural hearing loss group, (4) Chronic suppurative otitis media group. Otoacoustic emissions were recorded and results were analyzed statistically. The normal hearing group had significant difference from other groups but total band reproducibility of transient evoked otoacous...
Source: Indian Journal of Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery - October 29, 2012 Category: ENT & OMF Tags: Indian Journal of Otolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery Source Type: research

Assessment of Auditory and Psychosocial Handicap Associated with Unilateral Hearing Loss Among Indian Patients
Abstract In order to assess psychosocial and auditory handicap in Indian patients with unilateral sensorineural hearing loss (USNHL), a prospective study was conducted on 50 adults with USNHL in the ENT Outpatient clinic of a tertiary care centre. The hearing handicap inventory for adults (HHIA) as well as speech in noise and sound localization tests were administered to patients with USNHL. An equal number of age-matched, normal controls also underwent the speech and sound localization tests. The results showed that HHIA scores ranged from 0 to 60 (mean 20.7). Most patients (84.8 %) had either mild to ...
Source: Indian Journal of Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery - October 29, 2012 Category: ENT & OMF Tags: Indian Journal of Otolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery Source Type: research

Quality of Life Following Surgical Treatment of Benign Parotid Disease
Abstract To evaluate the quality of life after surgery for benign neoplastic disease of the parotid gland. Forty-nine patients who underwent surgery for benign parotid disease between January 2004 and December 2008 were included in this retrospective study. EORTC QLQ-C30 and EORTC QLQ-H&N35 questionnaires were used to determine the quality of life. The variables of these questionnaires were compared with age, gender, educational status, histopathologic diagnosis and Frey syndrome. A statistically significant correlation was noted between the female gender and post-surgical pain, sleeplessness and the use of ...
Source: Indian Journal of Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery - October 29, 2012 Category: ENT & OMF Tags: Indian Journal of Otolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery Source Type: research

Index
Source: Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Clinics - October 29, 2012 Category: ENT & OMF Source Type: research

Biomaterials for Reconstruction of the Internal Orbit
Orbital floor injuries, alone or combination with other facial fractures, are one of the most commonly encountered midface fractures. Techniques for orbital reconstruction have migrated away from autogenous bone grafts to well-tolerated alloplasts, such as titanium and Medpor. Material for reconstructing the orbit can then be selected based on requirements of the defect matched to the mechanical properties of the material. Material selection is largely and ultimately dependent upon surgeon preference.
Source: Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Clinics - October 29, 2012 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Jason K. Potter, Michael Malmquist, Edward Ellis Source Type: research

Traditional and Contemporary Surgical Approaches to the Orbit
Traditional orbital approaches are nearly a century old and still comprise the foundation of techniques used today. Computer-assisted planning and intraoperative navigation have recently been reported with more prevalence in the literature. The purpose of this article was to review commonly used approaches to the orbit: old and new.
Source: Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Clinics - October 29, 2012 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Michael R. Markiewicz, R. Bryan Bell Source Type: research

Growth and Development of the Orbit
Every surgeon operating on the face, and particularly around the eye, should possess a working knowledge of the critical details related to development of the human orbit and recognized changes that occur during the course of aging. The anatomy of the orbit and periorbital region is complex, and the diagnosis and treatment of patients with orbital/periorbital disease requires expertise in congenital differences and awareness of the changes that occur as individuals age.
Source: Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Clinics - October 29, 2012 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Aaron J. Berger, David Kahn Source Type: research

Orbital Anatomy for the Surgeon
An anatomic description of the orbit and its contents and the eyelids directed toward surgeons is the focus of this article. The bone and soft tissue anatomic nuances for surgery are highlighted, including a section on osteology, muscles, and the orbital suspensory system. Innervation and vascular anatomy are also addressed.
Source: Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Clinics - October 29, 2012 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Timothy A. Turvey, Brent A. Golden Source Type: research

Forthcoming Issues
Source: Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Clinics - October 29, 2012 Category: ENT & OMF Source Type: research

Contents
Source: Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Clinics - October 29, 2012 Category: ENT & OMF Source Type: research

Contributors
Source: Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Clinics - October 29, 2012 Category: ENT & OMF Source Type: research

Ex-vivo production of oral mucosa keratinocytes by the direct explant method
Abstract: The authors describe a simple and time saving technique for the ex-vivo production of oral mucosa keratinocytes by the direct explant method.
Source: International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery - October 29, 2012 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: G.R. Bayar, A. Gulses Tags: Research and Emerging Technologies Source Type: research

Variations in the anatomical dimensions of the mandibular ramus and the presence of third molars: its effect on the sagittal split ramus osteotomy
This study found that, unlike the presence of third molars, there was no single anatomical measurement that contributed to the level of difficulty of the sagittal split osteotomy. For descriptive purposes the authors proposes a classification of the four typical patterns of unfavourable splits.
Source: International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery - October 29, 2012 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: J. Beukes, J.P. Reyneke, P.J. Becker Tags: Orthognathic Surgery Source Type: research

A commentary on “Suppurative osteomyelitis, bisphosphonate induced osteonecrosis, osteoradionecrosis: A blinded histopathologic comparison and its implications for the mechanism of each disease” by R.E. Marx and R. Tursun [Int. J. Oral Maxillofac. Surg. 41 (2012) 283–289]
The current manuscript attempts to compare and contrast the microscopic features from jaw lesions of patients with suppurative osteomyelitis, bisphosphonate-induced osteonecrosis of the jaws (BIONJ) and osteoradionecrosis (ORN). The authors, however, provide no underlying hypothesis or rationale for their research design and statistical evidence to support the claim of a significant number of study cases is never provided (despite use of “statistically” in the abstract). Furthermore, no subsequent statistical analyses of any results are provided. In addition, several other issues confound interpretation of this work. F...
Source: International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery - October 29, 2012 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: John R. Kalmar Tags: Letters to the Editor Source Type: research

Photoangiolytic Laser Treatment of Recurrent Respiratory Papillomatosis: A Scaled Assessment
Conclusions: UOLS results in patient benefit from disease regression, reduced voice handicap, and improved voice quality without the risks associated with direct laryngoscopy and general anesthesia. UOLS is an effective, safe, nonexperimental treatment modality for RRP that has shifted the therapeutic paradigm while decreasing patient morbidity.
Source: Journal of Voice - October 29, 2012 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Mong-Loon Kuet, Michael J. Pitman Source Type: research

Isolated Myoclonus of the Vocal Folds
Conclusion: Isolated VFM is an unusual manifestation of pontine injury, resulting in a sudden, involuntary, and non-rhythmic vocal fold movement. This laryngeal pathology is not associated with either dyspnea or dysphonia and most likely not with inefficient swallowing.
Source: Journal of Voice - October 29, 2012 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Tal Marom, Haim Flaksman, Nophar Ben-David, Ron Dabby, Ronit Gilad, Yael Oestreicher-Kedem, Yehudah Roth Source Type: research

Defining the Lived Experience of Older Adults With Voice Disorders
Conclusions: Aging adults demonstrated a strong urge to communicate; however, they tended to describe their voice quality in negative terms and were emotionally impacted by these associations. They admitted to withdrawing from some activity or social event because their voice did not meet their expectations or voice needs; thought their voice quality was part of normal aging; and had resigned to accept their current voice.
Source: Journal of Voice - October 29, 2012 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Nicole M. Etter, Joseph C. Stemple, Dana M. Howell Source Type: research

Cytotoxicity Testing of Methyl and Ethyl 2-Cyanoacrylate Using Direct Contact Assay on Osteoblast Cell Cultures
Conclusions: Within the limits of this study, the MTT method supported the conclusion that ethyl 2-cyanoacrylate is biocompatible according to a direct contact assay on human osteoblast cell cultures and suggests its usefulness in bone graft fixation.
Source: Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery - October 29, 2012 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Willian Morais De Melo, William Marcatti Amarú Maximiano, Antônio Azoubel Antunes, Marcio Mateus Beloti, Adalberto Luiz Rosa, Paulo Tambasco de Oliveira Tags: Dental Implants Source Type: research

Laryngeal leishmaniasis. A case report.
PMID: 23116572 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Acta Otorrinolaringologica Espanola - October 29, 2012 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Monzó-Gandía R, García-Callejo FJ, Calatayud-Blas AM, Calvo-González J Tags: Acta Otorrinolaringol Esp Source Type: research

Multiple craniocervical chordomas presenting as a parapharyngeal mass
ConclusionsMeticulous radiological workup is essential in order to identify the exact extension of the tumor and to reveal possible multifocal lesions. The current literature and treatment recommendations for this rare tumor at this localization are discussed. © 2012 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. Head Neck, 2012
Source: Head and Neck - October 29, 2012 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Andreas Anagiotos, Simon Florian Preuss, Uta Drebber, Masen Dirk Jumah Tags: Case Report Source Type: research

Comparison of ultrasound‐guided core biopsy versus fine‐needle aspiration biopsy in the evaluation of salivary gland lesions
In this report we: (1) compare the relative benefits of each procedure, (2) review evidence regarding tumor seeding in each procedure, (3) discuss time course and patient numbers necessary to detect tumor recurrence, and (4) describe how these uncertainties should be factored into clinical considerations. © 2012 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. Head Neck, 2012
Source: Head and Neck - October 29, 2012 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Nicholas J. Douville, Carol R. Bradford Tags: Clinical Review Source Type: research

International head and neck cancer epidemiology consortium: Update no. 8
Source: Head and Neck - October 29, 2012 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Erich M. Sturgis Tags: Updates Source Type: research

Evaluation of optical coherence tomography to discriminate lesions of the upper aerodigestive tract
ConclusionOCT complements visual inspection for differentiating UADT‐lesions. Head Neck, 2012
Source: Head and Neck - October 29, 2012 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Veronika Volgger, Herbert Stepp, Stephan Ihrler, Marcel Kraft, Andreas Leunig, Parag M. Patel, Malavika Susarla, Kathleen Jackson, Christian S. Betz Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

p16 Expression in cutaneous squamous carcinomas with neck metastases: A potential pitfall in identifying unknown primaries of the head and neck
Conclusionsp16 expression is relatively common in lymph node‐positive cutaneous head and neck SCCs; thus, p16 expression as an independent biomarker and mechanism to determine the oropharyngeal source of an unknown primary is not advised. © 2012 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. Head Neck, 2012
Source: Head and Neck - October 29, 2012 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Beth M. Beadle, William N. William, Michael S. McLemore, Erich M. Sturgis, Michelle D. Williams Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Isolation and genomic characterization of stem cells in head and neck cancer
ConclusionsThis study suggested that CD44 may be the most promising cell‐sorting strategy to isolate and investigate the impact of stem cells in head and neck squamous cell cancer (HNSCC). © 2012 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. Head Neck, 2012
Source: Head and Neck - October 29, 2012 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: George D. Wilson, Brian Marples, Sandra Galoforo, Timothy J. Geddes, Bryan J. Thibodeau, Reidar Grénman, Jan Akervall Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

The use of research questionnaires with hearing impaired adults: online vs. paper-and-pencil administration
Background: When evaluating hearing rehabilitation, it is reasonable to eh use self-report questionnaires as outcome measure. All questionnaires used in audiological research are developed and validated for the paper-and-pencil format. As computer and Internet use is increasing, standardized questionnaires used in the audiological context should be evaluated to determine the viability of the online administration format.The aim of this study was to compare administration of questionnaires online versus paper- and pencil of four standardised questionnaires used in hearing research and clinic. We included the Hearing Handica...
Source: BMC Ear, Nose and Throat Disorders - October 29, 2012 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Elisabet Sundewall ThorénGerhard AnderssonThomas Lunner Source Type: research

Longitudinal soft-tissue profile changes in adolescent Class I subjects
Conclusion These results can be used by orthodontists as representative of the soft tissue profile changes during the developmental period. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original articlePages 1-14DOI 10.1007/s00056-012-0099-7Authors L. Vahdettin, Department of Orthodontics, School of Dentistry, Near East University, Krete Street 5, 1060 Nicosia, Lefkosa, Kibris, CyprusZ. Altuğ, Department of Orthodontics, School of Dentistry, University of Ankara, Ankara, Turkey Journal Journal of Orofacial Orthopedics/Fortschritte der Kieferorthopädie Online ISSN 1615-6714Print ISSN 1434-5293
Source: Journal of Orofacial Orthopedics/Fortschritte der Kieferorthopadie - October 28, 2012 Category: ENT & OMF Tags: Journal of Orofacial Orthopedics/Fortschritte der Kieferorthopädie Source Type: research

Multipurpose use of orthodontic mini-implants to achieve different treatment goals
Conclusion Mini-implants inserted in the palate for skeletal anchorage can be used to achieve more than one treatment goal in the same patient. Such multipurpose application can succeed consecutively and simultaneously. The latter option can significantly expedite treatments and should, therefore, be preferred when feasible, depending on the nature of coexisting therapeutic indications in a given patient. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original articlePages 1-10DOI 10.1007/s00056-012-0107-yAuthors M. Nienkemper, Policlinic of Orthodontics, University Hospital Düsseldorf, Moorenstr. 5, 40225 ...
Source: Journal of Orofacial Orthopedics/Fortschritte der Kieferorthopadie - October 28, 2012 Category: ENT & OMF Tags: Journal of Orofacial Orthopedics/Fortschritte der Kieferorthopädie Source Type: research

High Incidence of Post-Tonsillectomy Secondary Haemorrhage Following Coblation Tonsillectomy
Abstract To examine the incidence of haemorrhage following tonsillectomy, to explore the usefulness of antibiotic in preventing postoperative haemorrhage and to examine if the haemorrhage depended on the level of expertise of the surgeon. A retrospective review analysing tonsillectomy method, the rate secondary haemorrhage, the grade of operating surgeon. A χ2 analysis was used to determine the statistical difference between the haemorrhage rates of different tonsillectomy methods. One thousand three hundred and thirty-six tonsillectomies were performed during this period by four different methods: 615 by c...
Source: Indian Journal of Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery - October 28, 2012 Category: ENT & OMF Tags: Indian Journal of Otolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery Source Type: research

Anomalous Interposition Of Air Cells Between The Middle And Inner Ear
We describe a case where there was inner and middle ear anomaly on the right side and inner ear anomaly on the left side. This patient also had anomalous interposition of air cells between the middle and inner ear on the right side which precluded the use of cochlear implant. No such findings have been reported till date to the best of our knowledge. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Clinical ReportPages 1-4DOI 10.1007/s12070-012-0582-xAuthors Uma Devi Murali Appavoo Reddy, Sri Ramachandra University & Research Institute, Porur, Chennai, 600116 Tamil Nadu, IndiaRajeswaran Rangasami, Sri Ramachandra University ...
Source: Indian Journal of Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery - October 28, 2012 Category: ENT & OMF Tags: Indian Journal of Otolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery Source Type: research

Teeth in the line of mandibular fractures
Conclusions It is suggested that rigid fixation systems and the use of antimicrobial agents have reduced the incidence of infection in cases of teeth in the line of MFs. Tooth buds in the line of MFs should not be removed or replaced in the (alleged) proper position despite the degree of displacement, since studies showed that even tooth buds in the early stage of calcification and those involved in widely displaced fracture sites continued development and erupted. Its removal should be considered in cases of infection, which is a predictive factor of abnormality and/or impaction. Intact teeth in the fractur...
Source: Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery - October 28, 2012 Category: ENT & OMF Tags: Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Source Type: research

Peroxisome proliferator‐activated receptor (PPAR) γ polymorphism, vitamin D, bone mineral density and periodontitis in postmenopausal women
ConclusionsPPARgPro12Ala polymorphism was not independently associated with periodontitis or BMD. However, the polymorphism might be a modulator of the relationship between the two conditions in postmenopausal Japanese women.
Source: Oral Diseases - October 28, 2012 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Y Wang, N Sugita, A Yoshihara, M Iwasaki, H Miyazaki, K Nakamura, H Yoshie Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

How to assess tonsilloliths and styloid chain ossifications on cone beam computed tomography 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.
Source: Oral Diseases - October 28, 2012 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: BS Centurion, TSN Imada, O Pagin, ALA Capelozza, JRP Lauris, IRF Rubira‐Bullen Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Phagenesis Launches First Treatment For Acute Dysphagia
Phagenesis has launched the world's first approved treatment for acute dysphagia following stroke. The Phagenyx™ system delivers calibrated electrical stimulus to the throat (oropharynx) for 10 minutes a day for three consecutive days to patients who suffer from dysphagia - the inability to swallow safely - a debilitating condition that affects about half of all stroke patients[1]. Randomised controlled clinical trials show that this protocol leads to statistically significant improvements in patients' swallowing function...
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - October 27, 2012 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Ear, Nose and Throat Source Type: news

The evaluation of ozone and betahistine in the treatment of tinnitus
Abstract The aim of the study is to evaluate the effectiveness of ozone and betahistine treatments in the treatment of tinnitus. Sixty-eight patients were enrolled in this randomized, prospective controlled study. The ozone group consisted of 27, betahistine group consisted of 26 and control group consisted of 15 patients. The patients in ozone group received 10 sessions of ozone treatment via major autohemotherapy. Betahistine group received 48 mg/day betahistine tablets per oral for 3 months duration. The control group was followed up without any treatment given. The evaluation of tinnitus was ma...
Source: European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology - October 26, 2012 Category: ENT & OMF Tags: European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology Source Type: research

Follow-up strategies in head and neck cancer other than upper aerodigestive tract squamous cell carcinoma
Abstract Post-therapy follow-up for patients with head and neck cancer other than upper aerodigestive tract squamous cell carcinoma should meet several objectives: to detect both local, regional or distant recurrences, to evaluate acute and long-term treatment-related side effects, to guide the rehabilitation process, and to provide psychosocial support when needed. To our knowledge, there are no published reports in the literature dedicated to the follow-up of patients with these tumours. A comprehensive literature search for post-treatment follow-up strategies spanning from 1980 to 2012 was performed on se...
Source: European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology - October 26, 2012 Category: ENT & OMF Tags: European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology Source Type: research

Transnasal endoscopic management of petrous apex and clivus selected lesions
The objective of this study was to report a series of selected primary skull base benign lesions midline located by transnasal endoscopic transsphenoidal approach. A retrospective review of 5 cases is presented: four cholesterol granuloma of the petruos apex and one of the clivus. All patients have been successfully treated via transnasal endoscopic transsphenoidal approach. The mean duration of follow-up was 27 months (range 12–50 months). No postoperative complication such as CSF leak, meningitis, or encephalocele and no signs of recurrence have been noticed. The transnasal route is a minimally invasive, ...
Source: European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology - October 26, 2012 Category: ENT & OMF Tags: European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology Source Type: research

Inner ear decompression sickness in scuba divers: a review of 115 cases
We report our experience over a 13-year period. We also thought to demonstrate that the development of this injury is mainly attributed to a mechanism of vascular origin. Diving information, clinical data, presence of circulatory right-to-left shunt (RLS), and laboratory investigations of 115 recreational divers were retrospectively analyzed. A follow-up study at 3 months was possible with the last 50 consecutive cases. IEDCS (99 males, 44 ± 11 years) represented 24 % of all the patients treated. The median delay of onset of symptoms after surfacing was 20 min. Violation of decompression...
Source: European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology - October 26, 2012 Category: ENT & OMF Tags: European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology Source Type: research

Age-related changes in rat intrinsic laryngeal muscles: analysis of muscle fibers, muscle fiber proteins, and subneural apparatuses
Abstract We compared age-related changes in the intrinsic laryngeal muscles of aged and young adult rats by determining the number and diameter of muscle fibers, contractile muscle protein (myosin heavy chain isoforms, MHC) composition, and the morphology of the subneural apparatuses. In aged rats, both the numbers and the diameters of muscle fibers decreased in the cricothyroid (CT) muscle. The number of fibers, but not diameter, decreased in the thyroarytenoid (TA) muscle. In the posterior cricoarytenoid (PCA) muscle, neither the number nor the diameter of fibers changed significantly. Aging was associated...
Source: European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology - October 26, 2012 Category: ENT & OMF Tags: European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology Source Type: research