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Narrow band imaging in the diagnosis of intra-epithelial and invasive laryngeal squamous cell carcinoma: A preliminary report of two casesemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
We present two patients with laryngeal squamous cell carcinoma in whom the spread and the depth of invasion was evaluated with transnasal GIE equipped with NBI. Based on our results, the vascular neoplastic changes of carcinoma in situ of the larynx could be similar to carcinoma in situ of the esophagus.
Source: Auris, Nasus, Larynx - October 17, 2009 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Takashi Masaki, Chikatoshi Katada, Meijin Nakayama, Masahiko Takeda, Shunsuke Miyamoto, Yutomo Seino, Wasaburo Koizumi, Satoshi Tanabe, Satoshi Horiguchi, Makito Okamoto Tags: Case Reports Source Type: journals

Management of naso-septal deformity in childhood: Long-term resultsemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Conclusion: Our series results demonstrated that the best results were obtained when we correct all evident alterations of nasal septum and pyramid at a single stage. Unsuccessful results seen in our first group suggest that immediate correction of septum alone with delayed management of nasal pyramid deformity leads to a poorer outcome.
Source: Auris, Nasus, Larynx - October 17, 2009 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Francesco Dispenza, Carmelo Saraniti, Daniela Sciandra, Gautham Kulamarva, Carlo Dispenza Tags: Original Articles Source Type: journals

Localization and infliction pattern of iatrogenic skull base defects following endoscopic sinus surgery at a teaching hospitalemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Conclusion: The obtained data confirm the safety of the endonasal sinus surgery according to Wigand's technique. The incidence of iatrogenic CSF leaks at a teaching hospital is not higher than at specialized rhinology departments. We observed a distinct pattern of inflicted skull base defects with different hot-spot areas, prone to damage in various stages of the surgeon's status of expertise.
Source: Auris, Nasus, Larynx - October 17, 2009 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Klaus Bumm, Jennifer Heupel, Alessandro Bozzato, Heinrich Iro, Joachim Hornung Tags: Original Articles Source Type: journals

A new video laryngo-pharyngoscope with shape-holding coiled tube and surgical forceps: A preliminary studyemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions: We demonstrated that the new video laryngo-pharyngoscope can be used safely and successfully in the inspection and removal of lesions in the oropharynx and supraglottic area of the larynx and will be a useful tool for minimally invasive office-based surgery.
Source: Auris, Nasus, Larynx - October 17, 2009 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Koichi Tamura, Masanobu Kim, Koji Abe, Naoki Toda, Osamu Jinouchi, Bukasa Kalubi, Noriaki Takeda Tags: Original Articles Source Type: journals

Expression of Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor variant III in laryngeal carcinoma tissuesemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Abstract: Objectives: Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor variant III (EGFRvIII) has been believed to be an attractive tumor-specific candidate for molecular targeting therapy. However, there is little literature dealing with this variant of EGFR expressed in laryngeal carcinomas. In the present study, we try to evaluate the expression of EGFRvIII, as well as EGFR, in laryngeal carcinoma tissues and its correlation with clinicopathological features.Methods: Real-time polymerase chain reaction (real-time PCR) with TaqMan probes was applied to detect the expression for EGFR and EGFRvIII mRNA in the 39 pairs of samples of laryng...
Source: Auris, Nasus, Larynx - October 17, 2009 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Beibei Yang, Jia Chen, Xing Zhang, Jiang Cao Tags: Original Articles Source Type: journals

Concurrent chemoradiotherapy with adjuvant chemotherapy for high-risk nasopharyngeal carcinomaemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Conclusion: NPC patients with any two or more of the factors, involvement of the prevertebral space, large primary tumor volume, or advanced parapharyngeal space invasion, had more recurrence and poor survival rates and benefited from concurrent chemoradiotherapy followed by adjuvant chemotherapy.
Source: Auris, Nasus, Larynx - October 17, 2009 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Ching-Chih Lee, Sau-Tung Chu, Pesus Chou Tags: Original Articles Source Type: journals

Ocular flutter associated with a lesion of the right upper pontine tegmentumemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Abstract: Ocular flutter is a relatively rare eye movement disorder characterized by intermittent bursts of conjugate horizontal saccades without an intersaccadic interval. Its anatomical and neurophysiological basis remains controversial. Here we present a case of ocular flutter in which the flutter declined as the clinical stage of the associated ailment declined, until it eventually disappeared. Radiological examination revealed a tiny lesion in the right upper pontine tegmentum that included areas of the reticular formation, superior cerebellar peduncle and locus ceruleus. Because the lesion occupied the upper part of ...
Source: Auris, Nasus, Larynx - October 17, 2009 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Takeshi Tsutsumi, Miho Murakami, Junko Kawaishi, Wakako Chida, Kensuke Watanabe Tags: Case Reports Source Type: journals

Evaluation of tinnitus patients with normal hearing sensitivity using TEOAEs and TEN testemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Conclusion: This work has shown a higher prevalence of OAE abnormalities in tinnitus patients with normal hearing in contrast to TEN test denoting the more vulnerability of OHCs to damage.
Source: Auris, Nasus, Larynx - October 17, 2009 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Elsaeid Mohamed Thabet Tags: Original Articles Source Type: journals

Are postural restrictions after an Epley maneuver unnecessary? First results of a controlled study and review of the literatureemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions: Postural restrictions do not increase the efficacy of the canal-repositioning maneuver despite the fact that patients report a subjective improvement after post-procedural instructions. In the review of the literature, all studies except one conclude that postural restrictions are unnecessary. However, a number of methodological issues such as inadequate sample size are not addressed and more conclusive evidence is required. Based on current evidence, the use of postural restrictions after the canal-repositioning maneuver is unjustified.
Source: Auris, Nasus, Larynx - October 17, 2009 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Georgios Fyrmpas, Demitrios Rachovitsas, Anna Bettina Haidich, Jiannis Constantinidis, Stefanos Triaridis, Victor Vital, Meltiadis Tsalighopoulos Tags: Original Articles Source Type: journals

Hearing loss in vestibular schwannomas: analysis of cochlear function by means of distortion-product otoacoustic emissionsemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Conclusion: Our results confirm that sensorineural hearing loss due to VS can be of sensory and/or neural origin. DPOAEs still remain just a complementary auditory test; nevertheless, in case of severe or profound unilateral hearing loss, recorded acoustic responses may be suspicious for the presence of a vestibular schwannoma.
Source: Auris, Nasus, Larynx - October 17, 2009 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Gian Gaetano Ferri, Giovanni Carlo Modugno, Fabio Calbucci, Alberto Rinaldi Ceroni, Antonio Pirodda Tags: Original Articles Source Type: journals

Musculoskeletal diseases as a causal factor of cervical vertigoemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions: Musculoskeletal diseases might have a role in cervical vertigo. In addition, there seem to be some relations among neck tenderness, psychiatric symptoms, autonomic abnormalities, pain, and age. Furthermore, brain stem abnormalities may participate in cervical vertigo.
Source: Auris, Nasus, Larynx - October 17, 2009 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Setsuko Morinaka Tags: Original Articles Source Type: journals

Risk factors for protracted sinusitis in pediatrics after endoscopic sinus surgeryemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Conclusion: Sinonasal polyposis, history of allergic rhinitis and gender were significant and independent risk factors for protracted nasal discharge after pediatric endoscopic sinus surgery. These risk factors should be taken into consideration during preoperative counseling.
Source: Auris, Nasus, Larynx - October 17, 2009 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Ta-Jen Lee, Chih-Wei Liang, Po-Hung Chang, Chi-Che Huang Tags: Original Articles Source Type: journals

Learning curve of septomeatoplastyemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Conclusion: Surgeon's years of experience could make the difference on the speed of operation and may also shorten hospital stay length. We conclude that it takes at least five years for us to train a well-trained surgeon for septomeatoplasty.
Source: Auris, Nasus, Larynx - October 17, 2009 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Chia-Yu Liu, Eric Chen-Hua Yu, Shih-Hsiang Lin, Ying Piao Wang, Mao-Che Wang Tags: Original Articles Source Type: journals

Editorial Boardemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Source: Auris, Nasus, Larynx - October 17, 2009 Category: ENT & OMF Source Type: journals

The hearing status in 12 female and 15 male Japanese Fabry patientsemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions: The frequency of hearing loss in FD was higher in men than in women. Also, there may be some relationship between renal function and hearing loss in FD.
Source: Auris, Nasus, Larynx - October 17, 2009 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Yuika Sakurai, Hiromi Kojima, Masanori Shiwa, Toya Ohashi, Yoshikatsu Eto, Hiroshi Moriyama Tags: Original Articles Source Type: journals

[Normal and vestibular patterns in dynamic posturography in patients with Meniere's disease.]email this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
CONCLUSION: The combined assessment of the results of the sensory organization test using both the equipment analysis and the Cevette formulae provides much better and real information of clinical differences amongst patients with Menière's disease when the result is normal or of vestibular deficiency. PMID: 19837379 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Acta Otorrinolaringologica Espanola - October 16, 2009 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Doménech-Vadillo E, Montes-Jovellar L, Rey-Martínez J, Pérez-Fernández N Tags: Acta Otorrinolaringol Esp Source Type: journals

[Child sinonasal Burkitt's lymphoma.]email this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
PMID: 19837378 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Acta Otorrinolaringologica Espanola - October 16, 2009 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Luqui-Albisua I, Estéfano-Rodríquez J, Algaba-Guimerá J Tags: Acta Otorrinolaringol Esp Source Type: journals

Bronchial impaction of an implant screwdriver after accidental aspiration: report of a case and revision of the literatureemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Conclusion  Aspiration and ingestion of dental foreign objects are infrequent, but they can occur at large multidisciplinary dental procedures. These episodes have the potential to result in acute medical and life-threatening emergencies since the beginning of the event or at a late stage in proceeding in the underdiagnosed patient. Prevention of such incidents is, therefore, the best approach via the mandatory use of precautions during all dental procedures, and in case of suspicion with no retrievable material, patient must always be submitted to a radiographic study. Content Type Journal ArticleCate...
Source: Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery - October 16, 2009 Category: ENT & OMF Tags: Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Source Type: journals

Tympanic Membrane Boundary Deformations Derived from Static Displacements Observed with Computerized Tomography in Human and Gerbilemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Abstract  The middle ear is too complex a system for its function to be fully understood with simple descriptive models. Realistic mathematical models must be used in which structural elements are represented by geometrically correct three-dimensional (3D) models with correct physical parameters and boundary conditions. In the past, the choice of boundary conditions could not be based on experimental evidence as no clear-cut data were available. We have, therefore, studied the deformation of the tympanic membrane (TM) at its boundaries using X-ray microscopic computed tomography in human and gerbil while stat...
Source: JARO - Journal of the Association for Research in Otolaryngology - October 16, 2009 Category: ENT & OMF Tags: JARO - Journal of the Association for Research in Otolaryngology Source Type: journals

A Quantitative Analysis of the Spatiotemporal Pattern of Transient Receptor Potential Gene Expression in the Developing Mouse Cochleaemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Abstract  TRP genes encode a diverse family of ion channels which have been implicated in many sensory functions. Because several TRP channels have similar properties to the elusive hair cell transduction channel, recent attention has focused on TRP gene expression in the inner ear. At least four TRP genes are known to be expressed in hair cells: TRPC3, TRPV4, TRPA1, and TRPML3. However, there is little evidence supporting any of these as a component of the transduction complex. Other less well-characterized TRP channels are expressed in the inner ear, in particular, within the organ of Corti. Because of thei...
Source: JARO - Journal of the Association for Research in Otolaryngology - October 16, 2009 Category: ENT & OMF Tags: JARO - Journal of the Association for Research in Otolaryngology Source Type: journals

Minimally invasive application of botulinum toxin A in patients with idiopathic rhinitisemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Conclusion: In some patients with therapy-resistant idiopathic rhinitis BTA applied with a sponge is a long-lasting and minimal invasive therapy to reduce nasal hypersecretion.
Source: Head & Face Medicine - October 15, 2009 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Saskia RohrbachKatharina JunghansSibylle KohlerRainer Laskawi Source Type: journals

What is IFF?email this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
PMID: 19837444 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Revue de Stomatologie et de Chirurgie Maxillo-Faciale - October 15, 2009 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Devauchelle B Tags: Rev Stomatol Chir Maxillofac Source Type: journals

Vertigo and autoimmunityemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Abstract  Autoimmune inner ear disease probably accounts for less than 1% of all cases of balance disorders, but its incidence is often overlooked due to the absence of a specific diagnostic test. Furthermore, in several systemic autoimmune diseases the vestibulo-cochlear system may be affected. Clinical features comprise generalized imbalance, ataxia, motion intolerance, episodic vertigo and positional vertigo. An autoimmune mechanism seems to be responsible for 6% of unilateral and 16% of bilateral forms of Ménière’s disease. Oscillopsia and disequilibrium secondary to a bilateral vestibular paresis are...
Source: European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology - October 15, 2009 Category: ENT & OMF Tags: European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology Source Type: journals

Kikuchi–Fujimoto and Kimura diseases: the selected, rare causes of neck lymphadenopathyemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Abstract  Kikuchi–Fujimoto disease (KFD), also known as histiocytic necrotizing lymphadenitis, is a benign and self-limiting disease typically characterized by the enlargement of regional lymph nodes and accompanied by fever. KFD affects predominantly young adult females of Asian origin and is rarely seen in European countries, where it may cause diagnostic difficulties. Kimura disease is a rare and benign chronic inflammatory soft tissue disorder of unknown origin, characterized by a triad of painless subcutaneous masses in the head or neck region accompanied by regional lymphadenopathy, blood and tissue e...
Source: European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology - October 15, 2009 Category: ENT & OMF Tags: European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology Source Type: journals

Concerning the article “The association of lymph node volume with cervical metastatic lesions in head and neck cancer patients” by Liang et al.email this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Letter to the EditorDOI 10.1007/s00405-009-1110-9Authors Ohad Hilly, Rabin Medical Center Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery Petach Tikva IsraelMichal Preis, Rabin Medical Center Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery Petach Tikva IsraelJacob Shvero, Rabin Medical Center Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery Petach Tikva Israel Journal European Archives of Oto-Rhino-LaryngologyOnline ISSN 1434-4726Print ISSN 0937-4477
Source: European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology - October 15, 2009 Category: ENT & OMF Tags: European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology Source Type: journals

How we do it: ‘tonsillectomy mat’, scored rubber sheet to fix the Draffin’s rodsemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
We describe a technique to overcome this problem by using a ‘tonsillectomy mat’. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Short CommunicationDOI 10.1007/s00405-009-1111-8Authors D. Biswas, Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Department of Otolaryngology Gawber Road Barnsley S75 2EP UKBaskaran Ranganathan, Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Department of Otolaryngology Gawber Road Barnsley S75 2EP UKR. King, Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Department of Otolaryngology Gawber Road Barnsley S75 2EP UKN. Siddiqui, Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Department of Otolaryngology Gawber Road Barnsley S75 2...
Source: European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology - October 15, 2009 Category: ENT & OMF Tags: European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology Source Type: journals

Clinical Features of the Microform Cleft Lip and The Ultrastructural Characteristics of the Orbicularis Oris Muscle.email this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Conclusion: The typical gross morphology of the microform cleft lip is a surface manifestation of muscular defect, and the disruption of the muscle further extends down to the ultrastructural level. The clinical features, taken together with the ultrastructural defects of the musculature, might help with a more precise delineation of the microform cleft lip, and provide better understanding of cleft lip in general. Key words: Microform cleft lip; Orbicularis oris; Ultrastructure of cleft lip muscle. PMID: 19860522 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: The Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Journal - October 15, 2009 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Kim E, Khang S, Lee T, Kim TG Tags: Cleft Palate Craniofac J Source Type: journals

Tooth Abnormalities of Number and Position in the Permanent Dentition of Patients with Complete Bilateral Cleft Lip and Palate.email this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Conclusion: Patients with cleft lip and palate presented high prevalence of hypodontia and supernumerary teeth. The prevailing characteristics of their location may suggest the presence of a similar genetic component for the occurrence of hypodontia and cleft. Key words: cleft lip, cleft palate, hypodontia, supernumerary. PMID: 19860521 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: The Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Journal - October 15, 2009 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Tereza G, Carrara C, Costa B Tags: Cleft Palate Craniofac J Source Type: journals

The effects of osteoformin on mineralisation and quality of newly formed bone during mandibular distraction osteogenesis in rabbitsemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Conclusion: The results of this study show that osteoformin improves healing of regenerate in distraction osteogenesis in rabbits.
Source: Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology, Oral Radiology, and Endodontics - October 15, 2009 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: A. Alper Pampu, Özkan Özkaynak, Figen Çizmeci Şenel, Mustafa Çankaya, Doğan Dolanmaz, Şafak Ersöz, Mustafa Cihat Avunduk Tags: Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Source Type: journals

Phosphaturic mesenchymal tumor, mixed connective tissue variant, of the mandible: report of a case and review of the literatureemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
We describe a PMTMCT involving the mandible in a patient with a protracted history of osteomalacia. A review of the current literature is provided with emphasis on the clinical and histologic features, etiopathogenesis, and management of PMTMCT in the setting of TIO.
Source: Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology, Oral Radiology, and Endodontics - October 15, 2009 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Victoria L. Woo, Regina Landesberg, Erik A. Imel, Steven R. Singer, Andrew L. Folpe, Michael J. Econs, Taeyun Kim, Lara R. Harik, Thomas P. Jacobs Tags: Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology Source Type: journals

[Cervical lymph node tuberculosis: Diagnosis and treatment.]email this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
CONCLUSION: Surgery retains an important place in the diagnosis and treatment of cervical lymph node tuberculosis. PMID: 19836725 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Annales d'Oto-laryngologie et de Chirurgie Cervico Faciale - October 14, 2009 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Zaatar R, Biet A, Smail A, Strunski V, Page C Tags: Ann Otolaryngol Chir Cervicofac Source Type: journals

Face skin necrosis following embolization for arteriovenous malformations: a case reportemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
We report the case of a patient who developed face skin necrosis following bilateral facial artery embolization. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Case ReportDOI 10.1007/s10006-009-0180-6Authors Özgür Tarkan, Çukurova University ENT Department, Faculty of Medicine Adana TurkeyÖzgür Sürmelioğlu, Çukurova University ENT Department, Faculty of Medicine Adana TurkeyÜlkü Tuncer, Çukurova University ENT Department, Faculty of Medicine Adana TurkeyErol Akgül, Çukurova University Radiodiagnostic Department, Faculty of Medicine Adana Turkey Journal Oral and Maxillofacial SurgeryOnline ISSN 1865-1569Print ISSN 1865-1550
Source: Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery - October 14, 2009 Category: ENT & OMF Tags: Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Source Type: journals

Simultaneous Grouping in Cochlear Implant Listeners: Can Abrupt Changes in Level Be Used to Segregate Components from a Complex Tone?email this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Abstract  A sudden increase in the amplitude of a component often causes its segregation from a complex tone, and shorter rise times enhance this effect. We explored whether this also occurs in implant listeners (n = 8). Condition 1 used a 3.5-s “complex tone” comprising concurrent stimulation on five electrodes distributed across the array of the Nucleus CI24 implant. For each listener, the baseline stimulus level on each electrode was set at 50% of the dynamic range (DR). Two 1-s increments of 12.5%, 25%, or 50% DR were introduced in succession on adjacent electrodes within the “inner” thre...
Source: JARO - Journal of the Association for Research in Otolaryngology - October 14, 2009 Category: ENT & OMF Tags: JARO - Journal of the Association for Research in Otolaryngology Source Type: journals

The effects of hyperbaric oxygen on tooth movement into the regenerated area after distraction osteogenesis.email this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions: Applying HBO to tooth movement into a distracted area appears to accelerate ossification and vascularization of regenerated bone in the distracted area. Key words: tooth movement, distraction osteogenesis, hyperbaric oxygen, regenerated bone, beagle dog. PMID: 19860529 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: The Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Journal - October 14, 2009 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Inokuchi T, Kawamoto T, Aoki K, Aoki A, Nagahama K, Baba Y, Suzuki S, Shibayama M, Mano Y, Ohya K, Moriyama K Tags: Cleft Palate Craniofac J Source Type: journals

Saethre-Chotzen Syndrome: A Case Report.email this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
We report a young girl with clinical features of Saethre-Chotzen syndrome who has a previously undescribed sequence variant in the TWIST1 gene, corresponding to p.R191M. The location of the altered amino acid in the Twist-box of TWIST1, the high conservation of this amino acid between different species, and the phenotype of the child all support a pathogenic role for this novel TWIST1 sequence alteration. KEY WORDS: Saethre-chotzen syndrome, craniosynostosis, TWIST1, mutation, deletion. PMID: 19860490 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: The Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Journal - October 14, 2009 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Pena W, Slavotinek A, Oberoi S Tags: Cleft Palate Craniofac J Source Type: journals

Clinical grading of oral mucosa by curve-fitting of corrected autofluorescence using diffuse reflectance spectraemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Laser-induced autofluorescence (LIAF) and diffuse reflectance (DR) were collectively used in this clinical study to improve early oral cancer diagnosis and tissue grading.LIAF and DR emission from oral mucosa were recorded on a fiber-optic spectrometer by illumination with a 404-nm diode laser and tungsten halogen lamp in 36 healthy volunteers and 40 lesions of 20 patients.Absorption dips in LIAF spectra at 545 and 575 nm resulting from changes in oxygenated hemoglobin were corrected using DR spectra of the same site. These corrected spectra were curve-fitted using Gaussian spectral functions to determine constituent emiss...
Source: Head and Neck - October 13, 2009 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Rupananda Jayachandra Mallia, Narayanan Subhash, Anitha Mathews, Rejnish Kumar, Shiny Sara Thomas, Paul Sebastian, Jayaprakash Madhavan Source Type: journals

[Early start eosinophilic granuloma of the temporal bone.]email this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
We describe the treatment and clinical evolution of the case. PMID: 19836006 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Acta Otorrinolaringologica Espanola - October 13, 2009 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Rodríguez Rivera V, Lesmas Navarro MJ, de Paula Vernetta C, Donderis Sala J, Morera Faet H Tags: Acta Otorrinolaringol Esp Source Type: journals

[A novel miniplate model for maxillary osteotomies.]email this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
DISCUSSION: This novel miniplate seems to be improved when compared to other available devices. Rigid osteosynthesis of a Le Fort I osteotomy can be problematic because of the repositioning gap and the variable anatomy of the maxilla. The device must be rigid enough, inconspicuous, and well tolerated. Only three plate lengths are necessary to treat all cases, which reduces cost and storage. The only requirement is to mandatorily insert four plates every time. Removal of the plates does not seem necessary. PMID: 19836040 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Revue de Stomatologie et de Chirurgie Maxillo-Faciale - October 13, 2009 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Boutault F, Diallo OR, Jalbert F, Lopez R, Lauwers F Tags: Rev Stomatol Chir Maxillofac Source Type: journals

[Jaw muscle tumors.]email this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Muscular tumors are rare. They hardly ever present in jaws. Rhabdomyoma have never been reported in this localization. Clinical and radiological features are non-specific. The diagnosis is based on histopathological features. It is difficult to make for leiomyosarcoma. Surgical excision is the recommended treatment, conservative for leiomyoma, radical for other malignant tumors. Rhabdomyosarcoma has a good prognosis unlike leiomyosarcoma. PMID: 19836039 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Revue de Stomatologie et de Chirurgie Maxillo-Faciale - October 13, 2009 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Ben Slama L, Zoghbani A, Hidaya S Tags: Rev Stomatol Chir Maxillofac Source Type: journals

[Cherubism.]email this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Cherubism is an extensive cystic-like growth mostly affecting the mandible. It is often diagnosed because of a swollen lower half of the face in children. There are familial and de novo cases. The autosomal dominant cases are related to exon 9 -SH3BP2 mutation. The treatment is mainly surgical combining cyst curettage and modeling resections. Anti-TNF therapy could be a new treatment option. PMID: 19836038 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Revue de Stomatologie et de Chirurgie Maxillo-Faciale - October 13, 2009 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Brix M, Peters H, Lebeau J Tags: Rev Stomatol Chir Maxillofac Source Type: journals

[TNF-alpha inhibitor etanercept and oral cavity carcinoma.]email this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
DISCUSSION: The possible development of an oral cavity carcinoma should be taken into account when following a patient under TNF-alpha inhibitor treatment. Anti-TNF treatment has improved the management of patients with severe chronic inflammatory diseases. They allow for a better quality of life. Nevertheless, their immunosuppressive effect should be taken into account when prescribed and during follow-up. PMID: 19836037 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Revue de Stomatologie et de Chirurgie Maxillo-Faciale - October 13, 2009 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Rousseau A, Taberne R, Siberchicot F, Fricain JC, Zwetyenga N Tags: Rev Stomatol Chir Maxillofac Source Type: journals

[Frontal en plaque meningioma: A rare presentation for a common tumor!]email this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
We present an exceptional case due to its localization and evolution. CASE: A 41-year-old female patient consulted for progressive swelling of the left frontoparietal region. CT-scan revealed thickening of the cranial medulla, without cerebral lesion. The tumor was removed. Histological analysis confirmed en plaque meningioma which recurred 7 years after. DISCUSSION: En plaque meningioma are a rare subtype of meningioma which rarely affects the skull vault. Relapse is frequent. PMID: 19836036 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Revue de Stomatologie et de Chirurgie Maxillo-Faciale - October 13, 2009 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Bouguila J, Khonsari RH, Ayashi K, Neji NB, Yacoub K, Besbes G Tags: Rev Stomatol Chir Maxillofac Source Type: journals

Narrow band imaging and high definition television in the assessment of laryngeal cancer: a prospective study on 279 patientsemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Abstract  Narrow band imaging (NBI) is an optical technique in which a filtered light reveals superficial carcinomas in view of their neoangiogenic pattern. The accuracy of NBI is implemented by combining it with a high definition television (HDTV) camera. The aim of this study was to prospectively evaluate the diagnostic gain of NBI and HDTV in the assessment of laryngeal squamous cell carcinoma (LSCC). Between April 2007 and December 2008, we analyzed by NBI with or without HDTV 279 patients divided in two groups: Group A included 96 patients affected by LSCC and Group B included 183 subjects under follow-u...
Source: European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology - October 13, 2009 Category: ENT & OMF Tags: European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology Source Type: journals

The efficacy of a voice training program: a case–control study in Chinaemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
The objective of this study was to design a voice training program for Chinese speakers, and to evaluate its efficacy. It was a prospective, randomized, case–control study practiced in three middle schools in Beijing, China. Teachers in the treatment group received voice training for 4 weeks, whereas the control group subjects received no treatment. The voice training program, which was adapted for Chinese, contained vocal hygiene education and group voice training. The outcome was assessed by voice handicap index (VHI), maximum phonation time (MPT) and acoustic analysis parameters including, noise to harmonic r...
Source: European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology - October 13, 2009 Category: ENT & OMF Tags: European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology Source Type: journals

Clinical significance of smell and taste disorders in patients with diabetes mellitusemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Abstract  Chemosensory dysfunction has been reported in patients with diabetes mellitus (DM). However, the clinical significance in relation to the disease stage remains unclear. The aim of this investigation was to assess olfactory and gustatory function with valid clinical tests in patients with DM types 1 and 2 with and without accompanying diseases. Seventy-six patients with DM were divided into three groups according to disease stage. Taste function was tested by means of impregnated paper strips and smell function was screened using a five-item smell identification test. The results of the patients with...
Source: European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology - October 13, 2009 Category: ENT & OMF Tags: European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology Source Type: journals

United detection GNAS and TSHR mutations in subclinical toxic multinodular goiteremail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Abstract  The aim of the study was to investigate whether the mutations of the GNAS gene and thyroid-stimulating hormone receptor (TSHR) gene were a potential molecular biological mechanism for subclinical toxic multinodular goiter (sTMG) and to evaluate the association of these mutations with the clinicopathological features of these disorders. Forty-four patients with sTMG and 20 controls (multinodular goiter) from Heilongjiang province of China who underwent subtotal thyroidectomy were recruited. Genes’ mutations were analyzed by direct DNA sequencing of the polymerase chain reaction-amplified the parts ...
Source: European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology - October 13, 2009 Category: ENT & OMF Tags: European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology Source Type: journals

Diagnosis of anterior commissure invasion in laryngeal canceremail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
In conclusion, classical multi-slice CT only on axial planes is not a reliable method to detect the invasion of AC. Preoperative clinical examination by suspension laryngoscopy under general anesthesia has an approximately 30% failure rate. Peroperative examination must not be neglected if possible. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory LaryngologyDOI 10.1007/s00405-009-1124-3Authors Baris Naiboglu, Haydarpasa Numune Education and Research Hospital Department of Otolaryngology Istanbul TurkeyVefa Kinis, Haydarpasa Numune Education and Research Hospital Department of Otolaryngology Istanbul TurkeySema Zer Toros, Hayd...
Source: European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology - October 13, 2009 Category: ENT & OMF Tags: European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology Source Type: journals

Which is the single most important factor in deciding the management and determining the prognosis of head and neck cancer?email this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Content Type Journal ArticleCategory EditorialDOI 10.1007/s00405-009-1114-5Authors Alfio Ferlito, University of Udine, Policlinico Universitario Department of Surgical Sciences, ENT Clinic Piazzale S. Maria della Misericordia 33100 Udine ItalyRobert P. Takes, Radboud University Nijmegen Medical Centre Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Nijmegen The NetherlandsAlessandra Rinaldo, University of Udine, Policlinico Universitario Department of Surgical Sciences, ENT Clinic Piazzale S. Maria della Misericordia 33100 Udine ItalyKenneth O. Devaney, Allegiance Health Department of Pathology Jackson MI USA ...
Source: European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology - October 13, 2009 Category: ENT & OMF Tags: European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology Source Type: journals

Medullary thyroid cancer: RET testing of an archival materialemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
This study shows that genetic testing of archival MTC material is technically possible and might be a way of identifying patients with previously not recognized hereditary MTC. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Head & NeckDOI 10.1007/s00405-009-1115-4Authors Christian Godballe, Odense University Hospital The Department of ENT Head and Neck Surgery Odense DenmarkGita Jørgensen, Odense University Hospital The Department of ENT Head and Neck Surgery Odense DenmarkAnne-Marie Gerdes, Odense University Hospital The Department of Clinical Genetics Odense DenmarkAnnelise S. Krogdahl, Odense University Hospital The Depar...
Source: European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology - October 13, 2009 Category: ENT & OMF Tags: European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology Source Type: journals

Effect of nasal packing and haemostatic septal suture on mucociliary activity after septoplasty: an assessment by rhinoscintigraphyemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Abstract  Nasal packing may influence the mucociliary clearance of the nose in the postoperative healing phase. In an attempt to overcome some of this problem, a haemostatic septal suturing technique was conceived. In this prospective study, we aimed to investigate the effects of nasal packing and septal suturing technique on mucociliary clearance by rhinoscintigraphy. Forty-eight adult patients who had undergone septoplasty were included in the investigation. Preoperatively, the patients were allocated into three groups: group 1, fingerstall packs filled with gauze and smeared with vaseline were used (11 mal...
Source: European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology - October 13, 2009 Category: ENT & OMF Tags: European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology Source Type: journals