ENT & OMF Research 
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Arecoline‐stimulated placenta growth factor production in gingival epithelial cells: Modulation by curcumin
ConclusionArecoline‐induced PlGF synthesis is probably mediated by reactive oxygen species/ERK pathways and curcumin may be a useful agent in controlling oral carcinogenesis.© 2012 John Wiley & Sons A/S
Source: Oral Diseases - October 18, 2012 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Shih‐Jung Cheng, Hui‐Hsin Ko, Shih‐Lung Cheng, Jang‐Jaer Lee, Hsin‐Ming Chen, Hao‐Hueng Chang, Sang‐Heng Kok, Mark Yen‐Ping Kuo, Chun‐Pin Chiang Tags: Original Manuscript Source Type: research
Significant reduction of homocysteine level with multiple B vitamins in atrophic glossitis patients
ConclusionSupplementations with vitamin BC capsules plus corresponding deficient hematinics or with vitamin BC capsules only can reduce the high serum homocysteine levels to significantly lower levels in AG patients.© 2012 John Wiley & Sons A/S
Source: Oral Diseases - October 18, 2012 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Andy Sun, Yi‐Ping Wang, Hung‐Pin Lin, Hsin‐Ming Chen, Shih‐Jung Cheng, Chun‐Pin Chiang Tags: Original Manuscript Source Type: research
Anaphylactic reaction following administration of nose drops containing benzalkonium chloride
We describe a case of anaphylactic reaction in a 46-year-old female post application of decongestant nose drops containing benzalkonium chloride (BAC). With some latency, the patient complained of cough, dyspnea, sensation of heat, croakiness and pruritus. Since she showed all of these symptoms, typical of an anaphylactic reaction, we proceeded some weeks later with a prick test with solutions containing BAC, a cationic surfactant commonly used as an antibacterial preservative in many medical solutions. The prick test was positive, confirming the assumption of a hypersensitive reaction to BAC.
Source: Head and Face Medicine - October 18, 2012 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Elke MezgerOlaf WendlerSusanne MayrAlessandro Bozzato Source Type: research
AAOMS Author Disclosure Forms
Source: Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery - October 17, 2012 Category: ENT & OMF Tags: Frontmatter Source Type: research
Table of Contents
Source: Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery - October 17, 2012 Category: ENT & OMF Tags: Frontmatter Source Type: research
Editorial Board
Source: Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery - October 17, 2012 Category: ENT & OMF Tags: Frontmatter Source Type: research
Masthead
(ISSN 0278-2391) is published monthly by Elsevier Inc, for the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, 360 Park Avenue South, New York, NY 10010-1710. Business Office: 1600 John F. Kennedy Blvd, Ste 1800, Philadelphia, PA 19103-2899. Periodicals postage paid at New York, NY and additional mailing offices.
Source: Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery - October 17, 2012 Category: ENT & OMF Tags: Frontmatter Source Type: research
Reader's Circle Continuing Education Program
Readers now have the opportunity to participate in the Reader's Circle Program via the JOMS Web site. By using the electronic system, readers will be able to immediately access the answers and receive CE credit. We will continue to offer the print version of Reader's Circle, but highly encourage all readers to use the online version.
Source: Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery - October 17, 2012 Category: ENT & OMF Tags: Reader's Circle Continuing Education Program Source Type: research
News and Announcements
Effective with the January 2013 issue of the Journal, the Reader's Circle will be available as an online-only continuing education program. The Reader's Circle will continue to offer 2 CDE/CME credits for each successfully completed examination. The fee for the online program is $40/examination.
Source: Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery - October 17, 2012 Category: ENT & OMF Tags: News and Announcements Source Type: research
Gustatory Sweating in the Submandibular Region Following Neck Dissection: A Case With Thermographic Evaluation and Review of the Literature
Gustatory sweating is a fairly common complication after surgery or injury of the parotid gland. The pathogenesis is based on aberrant nerve regeneration between the parasympathetic fibers of the salivary glands and the sympathetic fibers of the cutaneous sweat glands or blood vessels. Inappropriate innervation leads to local cutaneous sweating and vasodilation during mastication. A similar condition has been reported in the cervical region after neck surgery, such as neck dissection, submandibular gland excision, and cervical lymphadenectomy, but the frequency of this condition is extremely rare. Since 1934, when the orig...
Source: Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery - October 17, 2012 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Hitoshi Yoshimura, Takayoshi Tobita, Masanobu Kumakiri, Kazuo Sano Tags: Surgical Oncology and Reconstruction Source Type: research
Myofascial Pain Syndrome May Interfere With Recovery of Facial Nerve Palsy After Orthognathic Surgery—A Case Report
Facial nerve palsy is a rare but serious complication after orthognathic surgery (OgS), with a reported incidence of 0.1% to 0.75%. Possible etiologies for this condition include facial nerve compression, complete or incomplete nerve transection, nerve traction, and nerve ischemia from injection of vasoconstrictors.
Source: Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery - October 17, 2012 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Hsiu-An Hsu, Yen-Ching Chang, Shiao-Ping Lee, Yuan-Wu Chen Tags: Craniomaxillofacial Deformities/Cosmetic Surgery Source Type: research
Evaluation of the Mandibular Ramus Fracture Line After Sagittal Split Ramus Osteotomy Using 3-Dimensional Computed Tomography
Conclusion:
A desirable splitting pattern occurred when a short lingual cut just above the lingula and a lateral bone cut of the mandibular angle were made, extending to the inside through the inferior border of the mandible. These observations also proved that the split patterns of the mandibular ramus could be controlled by the position of the lateral bone cut end.
Source: Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery - October 17, 2012 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Toshitaka Muto, Masayuki Takahashi, Kazuki Akizuki Tags: Craniomaxillofacial Deformities/Cosmetic Surgery Source Type: research
Pharyngeal Airway Changes in Class III Patients Treated With Double Jaw Orthognathic Surgery—Maxillary Advancement and Mandibular Setback
Conclusions:
A correlation between skeletal movements and changes in the measurements of pharyngeal airway was found between maxillary advancement and the nasopharynx, with proportions of 102.8% and 85.5% in the short and medium terms, respectively, and between mandibular setback and the low oropharynx, with proportions of 44.8% and 43.5% in the short and medium terms. A correlation for pharyngeal airway measurements was found between those located anatomically near each other, showing the importance of the pharyngeal muscles in this relation.
Source: Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery - October 17, 2012 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Otávio Emmel Becker, Rafael Linard Avelar, Juliana Gonçalvez Göelzer, André do Nascimento Dolzan, Orion Luíz Haas Júnior, Rogério Belle De Oliveira Tags: Craniomaxillofacial Deformities/Cosmetic Surgery Source Type: research
Development and Demonstration of a Novel Computer Planning Solution for Predefined Correction of Enophthalmos in Anophthalmic Patients Using Prebended 3D Titanium-Meshes—A Technical Note
Ablative surgery of the orbit is often associated with dramatic changes in facial geometry. Surgical intervention is often necessary to correct the functional and esthetic appearance in those patients who are anophthalmic, having an intact eyelid appearance and an orbital prosthesis. The outcome of the surgical correction depends on the shape of the orbital implants and their adequate placement. In the case of comparatively small rearrangements, the effect of implants on soft tissues can be estimated by surgeons on the basis of their experience. However, large deformities in complex cases (including large deformation of so...
Source: Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery - October 17, 2012 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Majeed Rana, Harald Essig, Martin Ruecker, Nils-Claudius Gellrich Tags: Craniomaxillofacial Deformities/Cosmetic Surgery Source Type: research
Evaluation of Deformation, Mass Loss, and Roughness of Different Metal Burs After Osteotomy for Osseointegrated Implants
Conclusions:
The 2.0-mm zirconia burs had a greater loss of substrates and abrasive wear in the cutting area. They also presented an increased roughness when compared with the steel and the tungsten carbide coating film in carbon matrix. There was no statistically significant difference (P < .05) between G1 and G2 in any mechanical test carried out.
Source: Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery - October 17, 2012 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Elisa Mattias Sartori, Élio Hitoshi Shinohara, Daniela Ponzoni, Luis Eduardo Marques Padovan, Laiz Valgas, Alexsander Luiz Golin Tags: Dental Implants Source Type: research
Novel Technique to Repair Maxillary Sinus Membrane Perforations During Sinus Lifting
After the first report of maxillary sinus lifting in an atrophic maxilla by Boyne and James, sinus lifting for implant placement progressed rapidly to become an established procedure in implantology. It is a predictable method used when augmenting the bone in the posterior maxilla is necessary. The increase in sinus lifting procedures and bone grafting for the purpose of implant placement in the posterior maxilla has in turn increased the rate of complications. The most common complication during open sinus lifting is perforation of the sinus membrane during surgery; if left untreated, this may result in loss of graft mate...
Source: Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery - October 17, 2012 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Ali Hassani, Mohammad Hosein Kalantar Motamedi, Sarang Saadat, Roya Moshiri, Solaleh Shahmirzadi Tags: Dental Implants Source Type: research
Anterior Alveolar Segmental Osteodistraction With a Bone-Borne Device: Clinical and Radiographic Evaluation
Conclusions:
Bone-borne anterior alveolar osteodistraction is sufficient for enlargement of the apical base and the dentoalveolar arch of the mandible. Skeletal movement of the alveolar segment was predictable and dental tipping was clinically irrelevant. This technique presents further indications and approaches in orthognathic surgery.
Source: Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery - October 17, 2012 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Philipp Metzler, Joachim Anton Obwegeser, Christine Jacobsen, Wolfgang Zemann Tags: Dental Implants Source Type: research
Comparison of Er:YAG Laser and Surgical Drill for Osteotomy in Oral Surgery: An Experimental Study
Conclusions:
The Er:YAG laser produced preparations with regular and sharp edges, without bone fragments and debris, in a shorter time, and with less generated heat. Thermal alterations in the treated surface were minimal.
Source: Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery - October 17, 2012 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Dragana Gabrić Pandurić, Ivona Bago, Davor Katanec, Janez Žabkar, Ivana Miletić, Ivica Anić Tags: Dentoalveolar Surgery Source Type: research
Putting Literature Into Clinical Practice
The residency training program at Lincoln Medical and Mental Health Center has a long-standing tradition of reviewing the current issue of the Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery monthly. Recently, an article by Hsu et al entitled “Manual Reduction of Mandibular Fractures Before Internal Fixation Leads to Shorter Operative Duration and Equivalent Outcomes When Compared With Reduction With Intermaxillary Fixation,” published in the July 2012 edition, was reviewed.
Source: Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery - October 17, 2012 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Benjamin F. Bush, Rawle F. Philbert, Malcolm B. Zola Tags: Letters to the Editor Source Type: research
Who Is at Fault?
This letter to the editor is strictly based on my opinion; there is no scientific research to back this up. It is based on my personal observation and communications with my colleagues, both in academics and in private practice. Hopefully, this will cause some thought and consideration by you, my fellow oral-maxillofacial surgeons.
Source: Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery - October 17, 2012 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Ronald B. Marks Tags: Letters to the Editor Source Type: research
National Dental Boards Go Pass/Fail—Why It Matters to Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
All oral-maxillofacial surgeons with full licenses to practice dentistry in the United States had to pass national dental board examinations at some point. If you were like me, you worked hard preparing for these examinations because of their high-stakes nature, ie, you could not be licensed without a passing score. Also, because it was and remains common for oral-maxillofacial surgery (OMS) program directors to use the results of board scores as a key discriminator in their residency admissions process, those seeking entrance into a desired program are especially keen to obtain a Part I board score in the 90s or at least ...
Source: Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery - October 17, 2012 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: James R. Hupp Tags: Editorial Source Type: research
A Study of Flexible Fiberoptic Bronchoscopy Aided Tracheal Intubation for Patients Undergoing Elective Surgery Under General Anesthesia
Abstract A difficult airway complicates up to one tenths of cases of elective general anesthesia. Such situations can be anticipated
and tackled by fiberoptic flexible bronchoscopy (FFB) assisted tracheal intubation. To study the indications and outcomes
of FFB assisted tracheal intubation in patients with anticipated difficult airway, who are undergoing surgery under general
anesthesia. Cases who were intubated using FFB assistance were included in the study. Detailed examination was done pre operatively
to be able to predict the difficult airway. Intubation was done with the help of a FFB after induction o...
Source: Indian Journal of Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery - October 17, 2012 Category: ENT & OMF Tags: Indian Journal of Otolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery Source Type: research
Lidocine Infiltration Test: An Useful Test in the Prediction of Results of Styloidectomy for Eagle’s Syndrome
Abstract Eagle’s syndrome is caused by elongated styloid process. Its accepted treatment is styloidectomy. However more than one-fourths
of patients undergoing styloidectomy do not experience relief. To find the utility of the lidocaine infiltration test to predict
the results of styloidectomy in patients clinically diagnosed as having stylalgia. Twenty-six patients undergoing styloidectomy
for Eagle’s syndrome were included in the study. They were divided into two groups depending on their response to lidocaine
infiltration in the tonsillar fossa. Patients were followed up till 3 months after stylo...
Source: Indian Journal of Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery - October 17, 2012 Category: ENT & OMF Tags: Indian Journal of Otolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery Source Type: research
Effect of platelet rich plasma on bone regeneration in maxillary sinus augmentation (randomized clinical trial)
This study evaluates bone quality in sinus augmented with autogenous bone with or without platelet rich plasma (PRP) mix. 15 partially edentulous patients requiring maxillary sinus floor augmentation, followed by implant insertion were studied. In Group I, 5 patients underwent maxillary sinus lifting with autogenous bone augmentation and implant insertion at 6months post grafting. In Group II, 10 patients underwent maxillary sinus lifting with autogenous bone augmentation mixed with PRP prepared from the patient's own blood with implant insertion at 4 or 6months post grafting (n=5 for each implantation time). A core biopsy...
Source: International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery - October 17, 2012 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: N.M. Khairy, E.E. Shendy, N.A. Askar, D.H. El-Rouby Tags: Pre-Implant Surgery and Dental Implants Source Type: research
Journal Oracle
Source: The British Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery - October 17, 2012 Category: ENT & OMF Source Type: research
The Mozart effect in patients suffering from tinnitus.
Conclusion: The study suggests that Mozart therapy could be a valid alternative to the common sound therapy methods in tinnitus patients. Objectives: The aim of the study was to evaluate the presence of the Mozart effect as indexed by a variation in tinnitus intensity and tolerability. Method: Sixty-two individuals aged between 22 and 78 years, reporting tinnitus for at least 1 year, were enrolled for the study. All patients attended a 1 h cognitive behavioral counseling session and listened to Mozart's sonata k448 for 1 h per day for a month. Afterwards patients listened to Beethoven's Für Elise sonata for 1 h per day fo...
Source: Acta Oto-Laryngologica - October 16, 2012 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Attanasio G, Cartocci G, Covelli E, Ambrosetti E, Martinelli V, Zaccone M, Ponzanetti A, Gueli N, Filipo R, Cacciafesta M Tags: Acta Otolaryngol Source Type: research
Long-term follow-up and salvage surgery in patients with T2N0M0 squamous cell carcinoma of the glottic larynx who received concurrent chemoradiation therapy with carboplatin (CBDCA) - AUC 1.5 vs AUC 2.0.
Conclusion: Patients who received concurrent chemoradiation therapy with carboplatin were followed up on a long-term basis. In 25 patients treated with carboplatin at an AUC of 2.0 mg/ml, the complete response (CR), 10-year survival, and 10-year larynx preservation rates were 96.0%, 91.1%, and 75.2%, respectively, and the safety margin for partial laryngectomy was 4 mm from the gross tumor. Objectives: To perform long-term follow-up of the therapeutic outcomes of concurrent chemoradiation therapy and salvage surgery to determine the additive and synergistic effects of anticancer drugs combined with chemoradiotherapy. Metho...
Source: Acta Oto-Laryngologica - October 16, 2012 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Furusaka T, Matsuda H, Saito T, Katsura Y, Ikeda M Tags: Acta Otolaryngol Source Type: research
Anatomic distribution of hematolymphoid malignancies in the head and neck: 7 years of experience with 122 patients in a single institution.
Conclusion: Most hematolymphoid malignancies in the head and neck were malignant lymphomas that most often occurred in sexagenarian men. Approximately 80% of them were B-cell lymphomas with a predominance of diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) in both nodal and extranodal sites. Our results were compatible with those in a previous study that was conducted in the central part of Japan. Objectives: This analysis was performed to describe the anatomic distribution of hematolymphoid malignancies that were diagnosed by biopsy in our department. Methods: Clinical medical records of 122 patients with hematolymphoid malignancies...
Source: Acta Oto-Laryngologica - October 16, 2012 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Iguchi H, Wada T, Matsushita N, Oishi M, Yamane H Tags: Acta Otolaryngol Source Type: research
Children with severe or moderate obstructive sleep apnoea syndrome show a high incidence of persistence after adenotonsillectomy.
Conclusion: Persistent obstructive sleep apnoea syndrome (OSAS) occurs in approximately 20% of normal-weight children after adenotonsillectomy (T&A) and, in nearly 70% of them, it is caused by adenoid regrowth. Patients with severe or moderate OSAS showed a high incidence of persistent disease even after T&A. Allergic disease, severity and large adenoid size are associated with adenoid regrowth and persistent disease. Objectives: To investigate factors contributing to persistent OSAS and adenoid regrowth after T&A in normal-weight children. Methods: This was a prospective, observational study at a single instit...
Source: Acta Oto-Laryngologica - October 16, 2012 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Tagaya M, Nakata S, Yasuma F, Mitchell RB, Sasaki F, Miyazaki S, Morinaga M, Otake H, Teranishi M, Nakashima T Tags: Acta Otolaryngol Source Type: research
Effects of temporal fine structure stimulation on Mandarin speech recognition in cochlear implant users.
Conclusion: The investigated experimental coding strategies significantly improved tone identification as compared with the participants' everyday audio processor settings. However, this benefit could not be attributed entirely to temporal fine structure stimulation but seems to be caused by decreasing the lower corner frequency of the filter bank. The 6 week habituation period used in this study might have been too short to allow the listeners to derive additional lexical information from the unfamiliar stimulation patterns. Objectives: To evaluate a cochlear implant coding strategy that explicitly conveys temporal fine s...
Source: Acta Oto-Laryngologica - October 16, 2012 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Qi B, Krenmayr A, Zhang N, Dong R, Chen X, Schatzer R, Zierhofer C, Liu B, Han D Tags: Acta Otolaryngol Source Type: research
Temporal Processing in the Auditory System
Abstract Central auditory processing in humans was investigated by comparing the perceptual effects of temporal parameters of electrical
stimulation in auditory midbrain implant (AMI) and cochlear implant (CI) users. Four experiments were conducted to measure
the following: effect of interpulse intervals on detection thresholds and loudness; temporal modulation transfer functions
(TMTFs); effect of duration on detection thresholds; and forward masking decay. The CI data were consistent with a phenomenological
model that based detection or loudness decisions on the output of a sliding temporal integration win...
Source: JARO - Journal of the Association for Research in Otolaryngology - October 16, 2012 Category: ENT & OMF Tags: JARO - Journal of the Association for Research in Otolaryngology Source Type: research
Tuberculous retropharyngeal abscess presenting with symptoms of obstructive sleep apnea
Abstract Chronic retropharyngeal abscess (RPA) caused by tuberculosis is an uncommon manifestation of extrapulmonary tuberculosis within
the head and neck. Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in adults is a common condition with many etiologies that have been well
described. Here, we present a case of retropharyngeal abscess caused by chronic tuberculosis with an unusual and interesting
presenting symptom in an adult that has not been mentioned in literature, new-onset and worsening stertor or snoring, with
signs and symptoms of OSA. The purpose of this manuscript is to present our experience with this case, as we...
Source: European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology - October 16, 2012 Category: ENT & OMF Tags: European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology Source Type: research
Parotidectomy and submandibulectomy for benign diseases in Thuringia, Germany: a population-based study on epidemiology and outcome
Abstract Although salivary gland surgery for benign diseases is an integral part of clinical routine of head and neck surgeons, there
is not many population-based data published on incidence and efficiency of this surgery. Parotidectomy was performed in 180
patients and submandibulectomy in 97 patients for benign diseases in eight otorhinolaryngology and two maxillofacial surgery
departments in Thuringia, Germany, in 2005. All patients were analysed regarding patients’ characteristics, therapy, complications
and further course of disease. Predominant indications were epithelial tumours for parotidectomy (7...
Source: European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology - October 16, 2012 Category: ENT & OMF Tags: European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology Source Type: research
BAOMS Surgery Prize 2011—Ms Carrie Newlands
I regard it as both an honour and a pleasure to write a few words on behalf of this year's recipient of the BAOMS Surgery Prize, a prize awarded to a fellow who, in the first ten years as consultant, is judged to have made a significant contribution to the art and science of our specialty.
Source: The British Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery - October 16, 2012 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Cyrus J. Kerawala Tags: Editorials Source Type: research
Down Surgical Prize 2011—Mr Ian C Martin
The Down Surgical Prize is the highest honour that can be bestowed by this Association, and its presentation is recognition of a major contribution made by the recipient to our specialty. Reading through the list of previous award holders is like looking through a Who’s Who that stretches back to some of our founders such as Paul Toller and Norman Rowe, through Peter Banks and Kursheed Moos in the 1980s to David Vaughan, Andy Brown, and Peter Ward Booth more recently. I am sure that some of the previous recipients might forgive me for suggesting that many were given this prestigious award towards the end of their careers...
Source: The British Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery - October 16, 2012 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Cyrus J. Kerawala Tags: Editorials Source Type: research
Office-Based Laryngeal Procedures
This article discusses office-based laser procedures and laryngeal biopsies. Indications, procedural techniques, postprocedural care, and potential complications are reviewed in detail.
Source: Otolaryngologic clinics of North America - October 16, 2012 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Manish D. Shah, Michael M. Johns Source Type: research
Use of botulinum neurotoxin A in uncontrolled salivation in children with cerebral palsy: a pilot study
This study investigated the safety and efficacy of botulinum neurotoxin type-A (BNT-A) injections into the salivary glands for treatment of sialorrhea in children with cerebral palsy (CP) and assessed the clinical factors that affect treatment outcome. The parotid and submandibular glands of nine CP patients were injected with BNT-A 1.4U/kg in each parotid gland, and 0.6U/kg in each submandibular gland. All children had neurological disorders. Gross motor function classification system levels ranged from I to V. All children had moderate to severe intellectual disability. A telephone interview with one parent determined re...
Source: International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery - October 16, 2012 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: J. Tiigimäe-Saar, E. Leibur, A. Kolk, I. Talvik, T. Tamme Tags: Oral Medicine Source Type: research
Rapidly progressing subperiosteal orbital abscess: an unexpected complication of a group-A streptococcal pharyngitis in a healthy young patient
Conclusion:
The case highlights the possible unusual complication of a group-A streptococcal pharyingitis in a immunocompetent child and the needing of a prompt surgical and medical approach toward the maxillofacial complications associated to the infection.
Source: Head and Face Medicine - October 15, 2012 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Fulvia CostantinidesRoberto LuzzatiDaniele TognettoGabriele BazzocchiMatteo BiasottoGian Carlo Tirelli Source Type: research
Long-term functional results after endoscopic cricopharyngeal myotomy with CO2 laser: a retrospective study of 32 cases
We present
the results of a retrospective study including 32 of the 65 consecutive patients who underwent ECPM in our center between
2002 and 2009. The aim of this study is to evaluate the postoperative complications and complaints, the improvement of swallowing
after surgery, the global satisfaction of the surgery and the swallowing improvement according to the deglutition handicap
index (DHI). No major postoperative complication was reported. Postoperative pain was present in 46.9 % of the patients and
estimated on an analog scale at 4.4/10. For the others, this surgery was painless. Improvement in swallowing l...
Source: European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology - October 15, 2012 Category: ENT & OMF Tags: European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology Source Type: research
Experience of 11 years use of cidofovir in recurrent respiratory papillomatosis
Abstract Recurrent respiratory papillomatosis (RRP) is a viral induced disease, associated with exophytic epithelial lesions affecting
the upper airways. Problem of treatment is the high recurrence of papilloma growth after surgical removal; therefore adjuvant
therapy schemes have been established. Cidofovir was one of the agents used off-label in adjuvant therapy in the last years.
However, there is ongoing discussion about the effectiveness and possible side effects. Aim of our study was to share our
experience in treatment of RRP with cidofovir during the last 11 years. We analyzed all the data of pa...
Source: European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology - October 15, 2012 Category: ENT & OMF Tags: European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology Source Type: research
Multidisciplinary clinical approach to the management of head and neck cancer
Content Type Journal ArticleCategory EditorialPages 1-4DOI 10.1007/s00405-012-2209-yAuthors
Patrick J. Bradley, Emeritus Consultant ORL-HNS, Nottingham University Hospitals, Queens Medical Centre Campus, Nottingham, NG7 2UH UK
Journal European Archives of Oto-Rhino-LaryngologyOnline ISSN 1434-4726Print ISSN 0937-4477
Source: European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology - October 15, 2012 Category: ENT & OMF Tags: European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology Source Type: research
Transoral robotic resection of selected parapharyngeal space tumors
Abstract Currently, transoral robotic surgery (TORS) with the daVinci robot is mainly used for squamous cell carcinoma of the oropharynx
and supraglottic larynx. The safety, efficacy, and functional outcomes regarding this approach have previously been described.
In addition to transoral resection of squamous cell carcinoma, we have found use for this technique in removing selected tumors
of the parapharyngeal space. Three patients with benign or malignant tumors of the parapharyngeal space who underwent successful
transoral resection using the daVinci robot were included in the study. In all three cases, co...
Source: European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology - October 15, 2012 Category: ENT & OMF Tags: European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology Source Type: research
Report of a case of solitary fibrous tumour of the orbit
Discussion Solitary fibrous tumors, though uncommon, should be considered in the differential diagnosis of orbital expansive lesions.
The key point to diagnosis is finding CD34 positivity in immunohistochemical examination. Such tumors have a tendency for
recurrence, even after more than 5 years.
Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Case ReportPages 1-3DOI 10.1007/s10006-012-0366-1Authors
Tufi Neder Meyer, UNINCOR, Três Corações, Minas Gerais, BrazilBruno Henrique Figueiredo Matos, UNINCOR, Três Corações, Minas Gerais, BrazilLucinei Roberto Oliveira, UNINCOR, Três Corações, Minas Gerais, Br...
Source: Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery - October 15, 2012 Category: ENT & OMF Tags: Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Source Type: research
Treatment modalities and outcomes of olfactory neuroblastoma
Conclusions:Endoscopic surgery for advanced ONB showed successful survival results compared with nonendoscopic surgery on multivariate analysis, and limited morbidities. Modified Kadish classification best predicted DFS for ONB. Long‐term follow‐up is necessary due to its late recurrence. Laryngoscope, 2012
Source: The Laryngoscope - October 15, 2012 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Chang Myeon Song, Tae‐Bin Won, Chul Hee Lee, Dong‐Young Kim, Chae‐Seo Rhee Tags: Cranial Base Source Type: research
The effect of antimicrobial photodynamic therapy on human ciliated respiratory mucosa
Conclusions:aPDT is a safe treatment for CRS resulting in no histologic alteration of human ciliated respiratory mucosa as is found in the human sinuses. Laryngoscope, 2012
Source: The Laryngoscope - October 15, 2012 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Merrill A. Biel, John W. Jones, Lisa Pedigo, Aaron Gibbs, Nicolas Loebel Tags: Allergy/Rhinology Source Type: research
Cholesteatoma growth and proliferation: Relevance with serpin B3
Conclusions:The data in this study suggested serpin B3, STAT3, cathepsin K, and cathepsin L are associated with the proliferation and growth of cholesteatoma, and these proteins may be influential factors in cholesteatoma growth. Laryngoscope, 2012
Source: The Laryngoscope - October 15, 2012 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Kuen‐Yao Ho, Han Hsiang Huang, Kuo‐Feng Hung, Jiing‐Chuan Chen, Chee‐Yin Chai, Wan‐Tzu Chen, Shih‐Meng Tsai, Chen‐Yu Chien, Hsun‐Mo Wang, Yu‐Jen Wu Tags: Otology/Neurotology Source Type: research
Cognitive speed as an objective measure of tinnitus
Conclusions:In severe tinnitus, BST provides an objective measure of the functional impact of tinnitus. Cognitive processing speed and psychiatric state are independent predictors of self‐reported tinnitus severity. These measures help define clinical subgroups within tinnitus: one subgroup whose functional impact is primarily cognitive and another whose functional impact is primarily psychiatric. Laryngoscope, 2012
Source: The Laryngoscope - October 15, 2012 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Sunil K. Das, Andre Wineland, Dorina Kallogjeri, Jay F. Piccirillo Tags: Otology/Neurotology Source Type: research
Endonasal odontoidectomy for basilar impression and brainstem compression due to radiation fibrosis
Source: The Laryngoscope - October 15, 2012 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Rounak B. Rawal, Rupali N. Shah, Adam M. Zanation Tags: Cranial Base Source Type: research
Women otolaryngologist representation in specialty society membership and leadership positions
Conclusion:Women have achieved parity in otolaryngology leadership positions. As the number and seniority of women increase, the specialty should continue to monitor representation of women in leadership positions. Laryngoscope, 2012
Source: The Laryngoscope - October 15, 2012 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Sukgi S. Choi, Robert H. Miller Tags: General Otolaryngology Source Type: research
Anatomical basis and clinical application of the ulnar forearm free flap for head and neck reconstruction
Conclusions:The ulnar forearm flap is a reliably consistent source of free flap transfer because it harbors constant septocutaneous perforators and produces minimal donor site morbidities for head and neck reconstructive surgery. Laryngoscope, 2012
Source: The Laryngoscope - October 15, 2012 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Jung‐Ju Huang, Chih‐Wei Wu, Wee Leon Lam, Dung H. Nguyen, Huang‐Kai Kao, Chia‐Yu‐ Lin, Ming‐Huei Cheng Tags: Facial Plastics and Reconstructive Surgery Source Type: research
