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Acousticofacial–Glossopharyngeal Triangle: An Anatomic Model for Rapid Surgical Orientation
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This study examined the relationship between the glossopharyngeal nerve (CN IX) and the acousticofacial complex (AFC). Retrosigmoid suboccipital dissections were preformed on 10 cadaveric specimens. A triangle formed by the AFC, CN IX, and the skull base was consistently observed. The cisternal portions of the AFC and CN IX formed two sides of the triangle. The base was formed by a line traversing the respective dural portals of these nerves at the skull base. Triangular proportions were utilized to predict distances from five points along the course of CN IX to a corresponding point along the course of the AFC. Predicted ...
Source: Skull Base - October 31, 2009 Category: ENT & OMF Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: journals
Prognostic factors of long-term outcomes after ossiculoplasty using multivariate analysisEmail this article to a colleague.
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The objective of the retrospective study is to investigate the prognostic factors of long-term outcomes following ossiculoplasty.
The setting was a tertiary referral and academic center. The series consisted of 269 patients, who underwent ossiculoplasty
by the same surgeon between 1989 and 2003 and were followed for more than 5 years. Postoperative hearing outcomes were considered
successful, if the postoperative air-bone gap was <20 dB. Prognostic factors were analyzed using multivariate analysis with
logistic regression. Successful hearing was achieved in 143 patients (53.2%). The presence of the stapes ...
Source: European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology - October 31, 2009 Category: ENT & OMF Tags: European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology Source Type: journals
Geniculate Ganglion MeningiomaEmail this article to a colleague.
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We present a case of meningioma intrinsic to the geniculate ganglion that presented peculiar features on high-resolution computed tomography (HRCT) and magnetic resonance imaging. On HRCT, we found erosion of the geniculate ganglion with enlargement of the facial canal associated with the appearance of some calcifications within the lesion. These latter findings were confirmed at histological examination. In our patient, the T1- and T2-weighted magnetic resonance images had an intermediate signal and a mild hyperintensity, respectively. Although intracranial meningiomas can have calcifications within the mass, none of the ...
Source: Skull Base - October 31, 2009 Category: ENT & OMF Tags: CASE REPORT Source Type: journals
Allogreffe de face et implantologie basale (implant-disques à appuis corticaux).Email this article to a colleague.
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We report a case of total oral rehabilitation with basal implants (cortically anchored disk-design implants) on a patient who received a facial allograft 1 year earlier. OBSERVATION: A 31-year-old patient was suffering from a plexiforme neurofibroma spread into the soft tissues of the oral cavity with huge deformations of the jaws. The operation consisted in pulling out numerous supernumerary impacted teeth, removing unnecessary soft tissues, settling six basal implants in the maxilla and seven in the mandible. The following day, two resin bridges were adjusted and cemented onto the implant abutments. The permanent bridges...
Source: Revue de Stomatologie et de Chirurgie Maxillo-Faciale - October 31, 2009 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Meningaud JP, Donsimoni JM, Lantieri L Tags: Rev Stomatol Chir Maxillofac Source Type: journals
A Case of High-Grade Undifferentiated Sarcoma after Surgical Resection and Stereotactic Radiosurgery of a Vestibular SchwannomaEmail this article to a colleague.
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Skull BaseDOI: 10.1055/s-0029-1242195ABSTRACTStereotactic radiosurgery has become a more frequently used treatment modality for vestibular schwannomas; a few reports of malignant transformation and/or radiation-associated tumors have surfaced. The majority of these reported cases were in patients with underlying neurofibromatosis. The authors report a case of a 74-year-old man with rapid progression of a cerebellar-pontine angle tumor 14 years after surgical resection of a vestibular schwannoma (VS) from the same site, and 6 years after stereotactic radiosurgery. A pathological study of the recent tumor showed a high-grade...
Source: Skull Base - October 30, 2009 Category: ENT & OMF Tags: CASE REPORT Source Type: journals
Transcondylar Fossa (Supracondylar Transjugular Tubercle) Approach: Anatomic Basis for the Approach, Surgical Procedures, and Surgical ExperienceEmail this article to a colleague.
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Skull BaseDOI: 10.1055/s-0029-1242193ABSTRACTThe authors clarify the anatomic basis and the usefulness of the transcondylar fossa approach (T-C-F A), in which the posterior portion of the jugular tubercle is removed extradurally through the condylar fossa with the atlanto-occipital joint intact. The authors first performed an anatomic study to identify the area to be removed using cadaveric specimens and then applied the T-C-F A to foramen magnum surgeries. The surgeries included clipping a vertebral artery–posterior inferior cerebellar artery aneurysm in 11 cases, microvascular decompression for glossopharyngeal neu...
Source: Skull Base - October 30, 2009 Category: ENT & OMF Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: journals
'Positive Support' Will Mean Better Service Provision For Families Of Young Deaf Children, UKEmail this article to a colleague.
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An innovative four-year project to help families, service providers and policy makers understand the effectiveness of the different types of support available for young deaf children has come to an end, with some interesting findings. Positive Support in the lives of Deaf Children and their Families was a research project funded by the Big Lottery Fund via a partnership with Deafness Research UK.
Source: Ear, Nose and Throat News From Medical News Today - October 30, 2009 Category: ENT & OMF Tags: Hearing / Deafness Source Type: news
Economic analysis of CPAP for sleep apneaEmail this article to a colleague.
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30/10/09 An economic analysis of continuous positive airway pressure for the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea-hypopnea syndrome
Source: NLH Specialist Library for ENT and Audiology Latest News - October 30, 2009 Category: ENT & OMF Source Type: organizations
Median Facial Cleft with a Frontoethmoidal Encephalocele Treated with Craniofacial Bipartition and Free Radial Forearm Flap: A Case ReportEmail this article to a colleague.
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We describe a patient with a median facial cleft with a frontoethmoidal encephalocele, hypertelorism, hydrocephalus, and cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leakage referred to our department due to numerous complications after previous surgical treatments. An 8-year-old girl, born with median cleft syndrome, underwent neurosurgical repair of the encephalocele at another hospital and cleft lip/palate repair later in the same year. Her hydrocephalus was treated with a ventriculoperitoneal shunt, but she underwent numerous shunt revisions due to recurrent intracerebral infections. In 2008, she was rehospitalized due to a gram-negative...
Source: Skull Base - October 30, 2009 Category: ENT & OMF Tags: CASE REPORT Source Type: journals
Additional heterozygous 2507A>C mutation of WFS1 in progressive hearing loss at lower frequenciesEmail this article to a colleague.
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To describe the audiological profiles in a Japanese family with autosomal dominant hereditary sensorineural hearing loss (SNHL) and to identify the causative gene.A family study at an academic tertiary referral center.A family with autosomal dominant hereditary SNHL was enrolled. Hearing loss (HL) of affected members showed mid-frequency SNHL in childhood and progressed at lower frequencies with age, resulting in low-frequency SNHL. To understand the pathology of HL of this family, we performed a genetic analysis of WFS1, TECTA, and GJB2 by direct sequencing, and further audiovestibular examinations, including speech audio...
Source: The Laryngoscope - October 30, 2009 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Taro Fujikawa, Yoshihiro Noguchi, Taku Ito, Masatoki Takahashi, Ken Kitamura Source Type: journals
Long-Term Results of Plastipore Prostheses in Reconstruction of the Middle Ear Ossicular ChainEmail this article to a colleague.
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ORL 2009;71:284-288 (DOI:10.1159/000253487)
Source: ORL - October 29, 2009 Category: ENT & OMF Source Type: journals
Application of bone growth factors—the potential of different carrier systemsEmail this article to a colleague.
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Conclusion The variety of carrier materials requires different strategies to either couple growth factors to the material surface or
to incorporate them into the carrier matrix. The present review outlines current technical approaches and discusses future
trends in the use of carrier materials for bone growth factors.
Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Review ArticleDOI 10.1007/s10006-009-0185-1Authors
Henning Schliephake, George-Augusta-University Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Robert-Koch-Str. 40 37075 Göttingen Germany
Journal Oral and Maxillofacial SurgeryOnline ISSN 1865-1...
Source: Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery - October 29, 2009 Category: ENT & OMF Tags: Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Source Type: journals
Bilateral vocal cord paralysis associated with laryngeal myxedemaEmail this article to a colleague.
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Abstract For managing dyspnea caused by bilateral vocal cord paralysis as a complication of thyroidectomy in the acute postoperative
period, reversible vocal cord lateralisation is performed at the authors’ departments. However, in the later postoperative
period of thyroidectomy when there is no chance for recovery of the recurrent laryngeal nerves, they perform irreversible
procedure. Applying these operative techniques satisfactory breathing can be achieved in about 95% of cases avoiding tracheostomy.
In 5% of cases there are other comorbidities in the background of unsuccessful operative results which c...
Source: European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology - October 29, 2009 Category: ENT & OMF Tags: European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology Source Type: journals
Proliferation, migration and apoptosis of periodontal ligament cells after tooth replantationEmail this article to a colleague.
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Conclusion: These results suggest that both cell proliferation and apoptosis occur in different patterns and at different times to maintain regular spacing of the PDL after tooth replantation.
Source: Oral Diseases - October 29, 2009 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: K Sato, T Muramatsu, Y Tsuchiya, T Masaoka, Y Enokiya, S Hashimoto, M Shimono Source Type: journals
Tissue-engineered allograft tracheal cartilage using fibrin/hyaluronan composite gel and its in vivo implantationEmail this article to a colleague.
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Treatment and management of tracheal defects remain challenging in head and neck surgery. Various reconstruction techniques have been used, with no consensus on the best approach. The purpose of this study was to explore a novel strategy to fabricate tissue-engineered trachea by using fibrin/hyaluronic acid (HA) composite gel and evaluate the feasibility of creating tracheal cartilage.A preliminary animal experiment.Chondrocytes from rabbit cartilage were expanded and seeded into a culture dish at high density to form mechanically stable allograft tracheal cartilage using fibrin/HA composite gel. After a longitudinal cervi...
Source: The Laryngoscope - October 29, 2009 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Dong Young Kim, JungHee Pyun, Jae Won Choi, Jang-Hee Kim, Jin Seok Lee, Hyang Ae Shin, Hyun-Jun Kim, Ha-Neul Lee, Byoung-Hyun Min, Heung Eok Cha, Chul-Ho Kim Source Type: journals
Transoral approach for plunging ranula - 10-Year experienceEmail this article to a colleague.
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In this study, we demonstrated our experience managing PRs via transoral excision of the SLG with marsupialization.Retrospective study.We retrospectively reviewed 20 patients at Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Linkou, between January 1999 and April 2009. All patients received preoperative computed tomography or magnetic resonance imaging and were clinically diagnosed with PR. At surgery, the SLG was excised transorally with preservation of Wharton's duct and lingual nerve. The mucus contents of the PRs were drained through the posterior edge of the mylohyoid muscle.Two patients were found to have final diagnosis of lymphangi...
Source: The Laryngoscope - October 29, 2009 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Shiang-Fu Huang, Chun-Ta Liao, Shy-Chyi Chin, I-How Chen Source Type: journals
Spiral ganglion loss outpaces inner hair cell loss in endolymphatic hydropsEmail this article to a colleague.
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This study quantifies the relationship between neuronal degeneration and hair cell degeneration in ELH to evaluate the hypothesis that a primary neural insult would yield greater loss in the spiral ganglion than at the inner hair cell level.Following induction and histopathologic confirmation of endolymphatic hydrops in guinea pigs, the degree of hydrops, spiral ganglion loss, and hair cell degeneration were quantified and compared.Guinea pigs with surgically induced unilateral hydrops were sacrificed and their cochleas preserved. Hydrops severity and spiral ganglion density were quantified using automated methods. Hair ce...
Source: The Laryngoscope - October 29, 2009 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Suhael R. Momin, Sami J. Melki, Kumar N. Alagramam, Cliff A. Megerian Source Type: journals
Trends in the management of vestibular schwannomas at Johns Hopkins 1997-2007Email this article to a colleague.
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To assess trends in the management of unilateral vestibular schwannomas over an 11-year period and to identify disease- and provider-related influences.Retrospective chart review.Subjects presented to the Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery and the Department of Neurosurgery for management of unilateral vestibular schwannoma from 1997 through 2007, with at least two visits within the first year of presentation. The proportion of patients for whom initial management consisted of observation, surgical resection, or radiation therapy was determined, and the relative influence of study year, patient age, hearing...
Source: The Laryngoscope - October 29, 2009 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Marietta Tan, Oluwaseun A. Myrie, Frank R. Lin, John K. Niparko, Lloyd B. Minor, Rafael J. Tamargo, Howard W. Francis Source Type: journals
Bone chip-induced rhinosinusitisEmail this article to a colleague.
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This case report describes both the pathophysiology and management of chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS). Specifically, we report a case of chronic maxillary rhinosinusitis with a free-floating maxillary sinus calcification (bone chip). After obtaining the computed tomography scan, the patient underwent endoscopic sinus surgery, with removal of the uncinate, enlargement of the diseased natural ostium of the maxillary sinus, and removal of the diseased bone chip. This eliminated the nidus for infection, ultimately restoring mucociliary flow. Laryngoscope, 2009
Source: The Laryngoscope - October 29, 2009 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Brian K. Reilly, David B. Conley Source Type: journals
Clarithromycin inhibits rhinovirus-induced bacterial adhesions to nasal epithelial cellsEmail this article to a colleague.
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We investigated the inhibitory effects of clarithromycin (CM) on the rhinovirus (RV)-induced expression of fibronectin (Fn) and carcinoembryonic antigen-related cell adhesion molecules (CEACAMs), which act as major receptors for Staphylococcus aureus and Haemophilus influenzae, respectively. We further investigated the effects of CM on secondary S. aureus and H. influenzae adhesions to RV-infected primary human nasal epithelial cells (HNECs).Cells were pretreated with 10 [mu]M CM 24 hours before RV-16 infection and for 48 hours thereafter. The expression levels of Fn and CEACAMs were assayed by reverse transcriptase-polyme...
Source: The Laryngoscope - October 29, 2009 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Jong Hwan Wang, Si Hyeong Lee, Hyun Ja Kwon, Yong Ju Jang Source Type: journals
Decoy NF-[kappa]B fortified immature dendritic cells maintain laryngeal allograft integrity and provide enhancement of regulatory T cellsEmail this article to a colleague.
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The increased risk of malignancy associated with post-transplant immunosuppression limits the potential of laryngeal transplantation as a reconstructive option. This risk may be mitigated by utilizing decoy nuclear factor kappa B (NF-[kappa]B) immature dendritic cells (iDC) to provide donor-specific tolerance. The purpose of this study was to explore whether tolerogenic properties of iDC can be applied to composite tissue transplantation.Animal study.Five iDC-injected mice were euthanized at 15, 30, and 60 days post-laryngeal transplant. Control groups included five transplanted mice without immunosuppression, one iDC-inje...
Source: The Laryngoscope - October 29, 2009 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: David G. Lott, Olivia Dan, Lina Lu, Marshall Strome Source Type: journals
Patient reported voice outcome in recurrent respiratory papillomatosisEmail this article to a colleague.
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In this study cohort, 68% scored above the VHI cutoff point, and 18% had an increased risk for depression or anxiety disorders (HADS). VHI scores were related to age, time between consecutive surgeries, time since last surgery, and passive coping. They were not related to gender, onset of RRP, or location. VHI scores were related to the SF-36 subscales social functioning (r = -0.43) and mental health (r = -0.43).Patients with RRP often report voice problems in daily life, and this is related to (a passive) coping style, social functioning, and mental health. Psychosocial intervention targeting an adaptive coping style may ...
Source: The Laryngoscope - October 29, 2009 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Annette J. van Nieuwenhuizen, Rico N. P. M. Rinkel, Remco de Bree, C. René Leemans, Irma M. Verdonck-de Leeuw Source Type: journals
A new mouse laryngeal transplantation rejection grading systemEmail this article to a colleague.
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Development of a rat laryngeal transplantation model allowed for the first total human laryngeal transplantation by the senior author in 1998. In an effort to further our knowledge of the immune system's role in laryngeal rejection, a change to the mouse model was required. Prior to initiating immunosuppressive research protocols, a reliable mouse larynx rejection classification had to be established.Animal study.Thirty-one mouse laryngeal transplants (C57 BL/6 donors to C3H recipients) were performed and allowed to reject. Six time points were evaluated histologically: 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, and 15 days post-transplant. Eight ana...
Source: The Laryngoscope - October 29, 2009 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: David G. Lott, Taha Z. Shipchandler, Olivia Dan, Robert R. Lorenz, Marshall Strome Source Type: journals
Transoral resection of short segment Zenker's diverticulum and cricopharyngeal myotomy: An alternative minimally invasive approachEmail this article to a colleague.
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Transoral treatment of cricopharyngeal bar and small Zenker's diverticulum remains a challenge. We propose a new transoral approach for transoral cricopharyngeal myotomy (TOCPM) for patients with cricopharyngeal spasm and pharyngeal bar, and for transoral resection of diverticula (TORD) with cricopharyngeal myotomy in the patient with small (
Source: The Laryngoscope - October 29, 2009 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Melissa Mortensen, Madeleine R. Schaberg, Eric M. Genden, Peak Woo Source Type: journals
Vocal process granuloma and glottal insufficiency: An overlooked etiology?Email this article to a colleague.
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Vocal process granuloma has been attributed to intubation, laryngopharyngeal reflux, and phonotraumatic/hyperfunctional vocal behaviors. Vocal process granuloma has recurrence rates following surgical excision approaching 92%. We hypothesize that a portion of persistent or idiopathic cases of vocal process granuloma result from underlying glottal insufficiency (GI) caused by paresis, scar, or atrophy. Our goal was to examine our vocal process granuloma population and determine the incidence of GI, treatment interventions, and outcomes.Retrospective chart review.Thirty-four patients with vocal process granuloma were divided...
Source: The Laryngoscope - October 29, 2009 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Thomas L. Carroll, Jackie Gartner-Schmidt, Melissa M. Statham, Clark A. Rosen Source Type: journals
Pediatric cholesteatoma and variants in the gene encoding connexin 26Email this article to a colleague.
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Connexin 26 is a gap junction protein encoded by the GJB2 gene. It is expressed in cholesteatoma, and mutations cause proliferative skin disorders and sensorineural hearing loss (SNHL). Deletions of GJB6, which encodes connexin 30, cause SNHL in a digenic manner with a heterozygous GJB2 mutation. We hypothesize that GJB2 and GJB6 mutations might influence the development of cholesteatoma.Prospective observational study to identify GJB mutations in pediatric cholesteatoma.Peripheral blood samples from 98 children with cholesteatoma were screened for mutations in the GJB2 gene by direct sequencing of the coding region (exon ...
Source: The Laryngoscope - October 29, 2009 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Adrian L. James, Neil K. Chadha, Blake C. Papsin, Tracy L. Stockley Source Type: journals
Chronic vocal fold scar restoration with hepatocyte growth factor hydrogelEmail this article to a colleague.
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Therapeutic challenges exist in the management of vocal fold scarring. We have previously demonstrated the therapeutic potential of hepatocyte growth factor (HGF) in the management of acute phase vocal fold scarring using a novel hydrogel-based HGF drug delivery system (DDS). However, the effect of HGF on matured vocal fold scarring remains unclear. The current study aims to investigate the effect of HGF-DDS on chronic vocal fold scarring using a canine model.Animal model.Vocal folds from eight beagles were unilaterally scarred by stripping the entire layer of the lamina propria; contralateral vocal folds were kept intact ...
Source: The Laryngoscope - October 29, 2009 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Yo Kishimoto, Shigeru Hirano, Yoshiharu Kitani, Atsushi Suehiro, Hiroo Umeda, Ichiro Tateya, Shin-ichi Kanemaru, Yasuhiko Tabata, Juichi Ito Source Type: journals
Improvement of respiratory compromise through abductor reinnervation and pacing in a patient with bilateral vocal fold impairmentEmail this article to a colleague.
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To determine whether respiratory compromise from bilateral vocal fold impairment (paralysis) can be objectively alleviated by reinnervation and pacing.A patient with paramedian vocal folds and synkinesis had a tracheotomy for stridor after bilateral laryngeal nerve injury and Miller Fisher syndrome. One posterior cricoarytenoideus (PCA) received a nerve-muscle pedicle fitted with a perineural electrode for pacemaker stimulation. The airway was evaluated endoscopically and by spirometry for up to 1 year.Bilateral vocal fold patency during quiet breathing was reversed to active vocal fold adduction during tracheal occlusion....
Source: The Laryngoscope - October 29, 2009 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Michael Broniatowski, Sharon Grundfest-Broniatowski, Aaron J. Hadley, Nemath S. Shah, Anca M. Barbu, Sue Ann Phillipbar, Kingman P. Strohl, Harvey M. Tucker, Dustin J. Tyler Source Type: journals
Management of patients treated with chemoradiotherapy for head and neck cancer without prophylactic feeding tubes: The University of Pittsburgh experienceEmail this article to a colleague.
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Mucositis and dysphagia are common complications of chemoradiotherapy (CRT) for head and neck cancer that may necessitate nutritional support with a gastrostomy tube (G-tube).We reviewed records of patients who underwent and completed CRT, which included at least one traditional chemotherapeutic, for previously untreated head and neck cancer. G-tubes were placed as needed. The timing and duration of G-tube placement and treatment-related complications and risk factors for long-term G-tube use were analyzed.A total of 91 consecutive patients who received CRT, 68 as primary and 23 as postoperative treatment, were studied. Ra...
Source: The Laryngoscope - October 29, 2009 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Brian T. McLaughlin, Abhay S. Gokhale, Yongli Shuai, Joyce Diacopoulos, Ricardo Carrau, Dwight E. Heron, Ryan P. Smith, Michael K. Gibson, Robert L. Ferris, Jennifer R. Grandis, Jonas T. Johnson, Athanassios Argiris Source Type: journals
Is severe epistaxis associated with acetylsalicylic acid intake?Email this article to a colleague.
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Epistaxis represents a very common emergency in any ear, nose, and throat (ENT) department around the world. Despite other risk factors, acetylsalicylic acid (ASA) contributes to nosebleeds by its intrinsic ability to impair thrombocyte aggregation. The aim of this study was to investigate the influence of ASA on the severity of epistaxis and to compare it with other potential risk factors.A prospective cohort study was performed at the ENT department of University Hospital Zurich.A total of 591 events were evaluated concerning surgical interventions and the length of in-hospital stay. Further analyses regarding recurrence...
Source: The Laryngoscope - October 29, 2009 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Michael B. Soyka, Kaspar Rufibach, Alex Huber, David Holzmann Source Type: journals
Primary middle ear Epstein-Barr virus-related lymphoepithelial carcinoma: Case reports and systematic reviewEmail this article to a colleague.
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To report two cases of primary lymphoepithelial carcinoma in the middle ear and to determine the optimal treatment for such lesions.Case reports and a systematic review of the literature.Primary lymphoepithelial carcinoma in the middle ear is an exceptionally rare condition with only two other cases reported in the literature. There appears to be an association with Epstein-Barr virus infection and in those patients originating from the Guangdong province of China, much as is the case for similar lesions found in the nasopharynx. Piecemeal rather than en bloc excision, in combination with adjuvant radiotherapy, appears to ...
Source: The Laryngoscope - October 29, 2009 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Matthew P. A. Clark, Brian D. Westerberg, Kenneth W. Berean Source Type: journals
Patterns of recurrence and survival of head and neck adenoid cystic carcinoma after definitive resectionEmail this article to a colleague.
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To determine factors impacting recurrence and long-term survival of adenoid cystic carcinoma (ACC) of the head and neck after definitive resection.Retrospective cohort study at an academic tertiary care hospital.Patients with ACC of the head and neck treated at our institution were reviewed. Those not receiving surgery, or with metastatic disease were excluded. Clinicopathological data on each patient was collected.Of 113 patients identified with ACC, 99 were studied. The overall median survival for the cohort was 71 months (mean ± standard deviation, 94 ± 79 months). American Joint Committee on Cancer (AJCC) tumor stage...
Source: The Laryngoscope - October 29, 2009 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Agnes Oplatek, Enver Ozer, Amit Agrawal, Sumit Bapna, David E. Schuller Source Type: journals
Multifactorial dysphagia: Diffuse idiopathic skeletal hyperostosis and eosinophilic esophagitisEmail this article to a colleague.
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Swallowing is a complex, multistage event with oral, pharyngeal, and esophageal phases. A thorough clinical examination for swallowing complaints begins to differentiate whether the problem is due to anatomic, mechanical, or neurologic etiologies. Based on the clinical suspicion, additional tests may be beneficial, including fluoroscopic and direct imaging methods, and electrophysiologic measurements. A multidisciplinary approach may also be advantageous, as in this case of dysphagia from diffuse idiopathic skeletal hyperostosis and eosinophilic esophagitis, which incorporated care from otolaryngology, speech pathology, or...
Source: The Laryngoscope - October 29, 2009 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Grace Nimmons, Douglas J. Van Daele, Henry T. Hoffman, Satish S. Rao, Charles R. Clark Source Type: journals
Outcomes of minimally invasive endoscopic resection of anterior skull base neoplasmsEmail this article to a colleague.
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This study validated technical feasibility of MIER for diversity of benign and malignant ASB histopathology. Majority of patients were able to avoid adjunct craniotomy, whereas lumbar drainage was utilized in selective cases. This surgical strategy resulted in low complication rate and acceptable disease-free survival in patients with advanced T3 and T4 malignant lesions. Future studies should focus on multicenter trials to facilitate more robust survival analysis and comparison to open surgical approaches. Laryngoscope, 2009
Source: The Laryngoscope - October 29, 2009 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Pete S. Batra, Amber Luong, Seth J. Kanowitz, Burak Sade, Joung Lee, Donald C. Lanza, Martin J. Citardi Source Type: journals
Management of the N0 neck in recurrent laryngeal squamous cell carcinomaEmail this article to a colleague.
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To evaluate the utility of neck dissections in patients undergoing salvage laryngectomy with a clinically negative neck.Retrospective cohort study.This retrospective review identified 71 patients with N0 necks who underwent salvage laryngectomy from 2001 to 2007. The standard practice of surgeons within our institution was different, thus neck dissections were performed on approximately one half of the patients, creating two groups for comparison. The number of neck dissections with positive metastasis were examined. Postoperative complications, overall survival, and site of recurrence were compared between patients with n...
Source: The Laryngoscope - October 29, 2009 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Isaac A. Bohannon, Renee A. Desmond, Lisa Clemons, J. Scott Magnuson, William R. Carroll, Eben L. Rosenthal Source Type: journals
Eco-conservation and healthcare ethics: A call to actionEmail this article to a colleague.
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Source: The Laryngoscope - October 29, 2009 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Robin T. Cotton, Aliza P. Cohen Source Type: journals
The closure of oroantral communications with resorbable PLGA-coated β-TCP root analogs, hemostatic gauze, or buccal flaps: A prospective studyEmail this article to a colleague.
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Conclusion: Closures of OACs with PLGA–β-TCP composite or hemostatic gauze are reliable minimally invasive methods that minimize atrophy of the alveolar ridge, swelling, and pain compared with a buccal flap technique.
Source: Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology, Oral Radiology, and Endodontics - October 29, 2009 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Bojan Gacic, Ljubomir Todorovic, Vladimir Kokovic, Vesna Danilovic, Ljiljana Stojcev-Stajcic, Radojica Drazic, Aleksa Markovic Tags: Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Source Type: journals
Variable-resolution cone-beam computerized tomography with enhancement filtration compared with intraoral photostimulable phosphor radiography in detection of transverse root fractures in an in vitro modelEmail this article to a colleague.
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Conclusions: High-resolution i-Cat CBCT images resulted in an increase in sensitivity without jeopardizing specificity for detection of transverse root fractures compared with lower-resolution CBCT images, which were not more accurate than periapical PSP images. The angio-sharpen high-pass filter improved sensitivity in the high-resolution CBCT images in this in vitro model.
Source: Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology, Oral Radiology, and Endodontics - October 29, 2009 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Ann Wenzel, Fransisco Haiter-Neto, Morten Frydenberg, Lise-Lotte Kirkevang Tags: Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology Source Type: journals
The quality of single cone and laterally compacted gutta-percha fillings in small and curved root canals as evidenced by bidirectional radiographs and fluid transport measurementsEmail this article to a colleague.
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Conclusion: Root fillings of similar quality were confirmed in small and curved root canals filled using either a single cone or laterally compacted gutta-percha and epoxy resin–based sealers.
Source: Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology, Oral Radiology, and Endodontics - October 29, 2009 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Min-Kai Wu, Marius G. Bud, Paul R. Wesselink Tags: Endodontology Source Type: journals
Occurrence of no-function of two electronic apex locators: an in vivo studyEmail this article to a colleague.
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Conclusions: Under the conditions of this assessment in vivo, the 2 apex locators proved to give no value in about 15% of the cases. Further investigations are necessary to clear up the links between no-function and retreatment or age.
Source: Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology, Oral Radiology, and Endodontics - October 29, 2009 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Valerie Chevalier, Reza Arbab-Chirani, Marie Nicolas, Vincent Morin Tags: Online Only Articles Source Type: journals
Implant migration into maxillary sinus: description of two asymptomatic casesEmail this article to a colleague.
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Conclusion Both treatment modalities treatments allowed installation of implant-supported prosthesis.
Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Case ReportDOI 10.1007/s10006-009-0184-2Authors
Leandro Eduardo Kluppel, State University of Campinas Department of Oral Diagnosis, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Division Piracicaba Dental School Piracicaba BrazilSaulo Ellery Santos, State University of Campinas Department of Oral Diagnosis, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Division Piracicaba Dental School Piracicaba BrazilSergio Olate, State University of Campinas Department of Oral Diagnosis, Oral and Maxillofacial...
Source: Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery - October 28, 2009 Category: ENT & OMF Tags: Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Source Type: journals
Three-dimensional imaging of the larynx for pre-operative planning of laryngeal framework surgeryEmail this article to a colleague.
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We examined four cadaver larynx
and one patient larynx. In the five larynges, all relevant structures and landmarks could be 3D visualised. Superimposing
of two HRCT scans shows that when the arytenoids move from ‘respiration’ to ‘phonation’, they perform a rotating, translating
and tilting motion. Moreover, we could demonstrate that the vocal fold elongates by 7% with cricothyroid approximation. We
conclude that MIMCS® is well suited for 3D imaging of the larynx, analysis of laryngeal biomechanics and pre-operative planning of LFS procedures.
Content Type Journal ArticleCategory LaryngologyDOI 10.1007/s004...
Source: European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology - October 28, 2009 Category: ENT & OMF Tags: European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology Source Type: journals
Modified intratympanic treatment for idiopathic sudden sensorineural hearing lossEmail this article to a colleague.
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Abstract Steroids are the only proven drugs in the treatment for idiopathic sudden sensorineural hearing loss. In the recent studies,
it has been suggested that, steroids delivered through the intratympanic route obtained higher perilymph levels, resulting
in better hearing outcomes. The purpose of this study is to compare the hearing outcomes of the two routes of steroid treatment:
intratympanic route and systemic route. In this prospective study, 60 consecutive patients with idiopathic sensorineural hearing
loss treated between January 2005 and September 2008 were enrolled: 29 were in the intratympanic ste...
Source: European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology - October 28, 2009 Category: ENT & OMF Tags: European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology Source Type: journals
Comparison of biofilm formation on new Phonax and Provox 2 voice prostheses - A pilot studyEmail this article to a colleague.
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In voice rehabilitation for laryngectomized patients, voice prosthetic biofilm formation is still an unsolved problem. Design and materials of voice prostheses have been altered by manufacturers to improve function and extend the lifetime of devices. The goal of the study was to investigate biofilm formation on Provox 2 and Phonax, recently introduced voice prostheses made of thermoplastic polyurethane.Five laryngectomized patients were equipped with both Phonax and Provox 2 voice prostheses. Microbial colonization was analyzed using standard microbiological methods. Biofilm formation and material infiltration were illustr...
Source: Head and Neck - October 28, 2009 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Matthias Leonhard, Doris Moser, Adrian Reumueller, Gudrun Mancusi, Wolfgang Bigenzahn, Berit Schneider-Stickler Source Type: journals
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The following article, which ran in the April 2007 issue of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, contained an error. “Biofilm formation in cochlear implants with cochlear drug delivery channels in an in vitro model” by TA Johnson, KA Loeffler, RA Burne, CN Jolly, and PJ Antonelli, pages 577-582. Under the Materials and Methods section, page 579, Quantitative Microbiology subheading, “… and plating 100 mL on 5% sheep blood agar.” should have been “… and plating 100 μL on 5% sheep blood agar.”
Source: Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery - October 27, 2009 Category: ENT & OMF Tags: Corrections Source Type: journals
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The following article, which also ran in the April 2007 issue of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, contained the same typographical error noted in the previous correction.
Source: Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery - October 27, 2009 Category: ENT & OMF Tags: Corrections Source Type: journals
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Due to a printer error, the figure in a letter to the Editor for the June 2008 issue of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery was distorted. Della Santina CC. Cochleostomy placement and vestibular injury. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2008 Jun;138(6):812-3. Please see the correct here.
Source: Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery - October 27, 2009 Category: ENT & OMF Tags: Corrections Source Type: journals
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Source: Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery - October 27, 2009 Category: ENT & OMF Tags: Frontmatter Source Type: journals
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Source: Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery - October 27, 2009 Category: ENT & OMF Tags: Frontmatter Source Type: journals
