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Effect of Streptococcus sanguinis/Porphyromonas gingivalis single and combined biofilms upon platelet aggregationEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions:  In the static or dynamic flow system, platelets adhered to S. sanguinis or P. gingivalis. However, if S. sanguinis was mixed with P. gingivalis, the aggregation magnitude (%) was significantly reduced.© 2012 John Wiley & Sons A/S (Source: Oral Diseases)
Source: Oral Diseases - February 2, 2012 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Yan TuWujing HuangZhiwen PanHu HuHui Chen Source Type: research

Technology transferEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
(Source: The Laryngoscope)
Source: The Laryngoscope - February 2, 2012 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: David Eibling Tags: Editorial Source Type: research

A functional variation in the hypocretin neuropeptide precursor gene may be associated with obstructive sleep apnea syndrome in JapanEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions:Our genetic association study, followed by functional and quantitative phenotyping assays, demonstrated a functional locus within the HCRT gene, which may act to increase HCRT expression and lead to a protective effect against the development of OSAS. (Source: The Laryngoscope)
Source: The Laryngoscope - February 2, 2012 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Wael A. AhmedMakiko TsutsumiSeiichi NakataTerumi MoriYoichi NishimuraToshiyuki FujisawaIchiro KatoMayuki NakashimaHiroki KurahashiKenji Suzuki Tags: Sleep Medicine Source Type: research

Radiofrequency volumetric tissue reduction of the inferior turbinate in a sheep modelEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions:The sheep model is useful for study of both the anatomic and histopathologic effects of endonasal procedures. Standard endoscopic instruments and acoustic rhinometry can be used in this model with reproducible results. In this pilot animal study, radiofrequency devices for inferior turbinate reduction demonstrated greater preservation of normal nasal mucosal respiratory epithelium when compared to monopolar electrosurgery. (Source: The Laryngoscope)
Source: The Laryngoscope - February 2, 2012 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Kiran KakaralaWilliam C. FaquinMichael J. Cunningham Tags: Rhinology Source Type: research

Topical corticosteroids applied with a squirt system are more effective than a nasal spray for steroid‐dependent olfactory impairmentEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions:The application of topical corticosteroids with a squirt system was more effective than with a spray in maintaining olfactory improvement with oral corticosteroid treatment. Nevertheless, it only partially maintained the improvement so that topical corticosteroid treatment using a squirt system needs to be combined with intervals of short‐term oral corticosteroids to treat steroid‐dependent olfactory loss while avoiding the side effects of long‐term oral corticosteroid use. (Source: The Laryngoscope)
Source: The Laryngoscope - February 2, 2012 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Chih‐Hung ShuPo‐Lei LeeAn‐Suey ShiaoKee‐Tak ChenMing‐Ying Lan Tags: Rhinology Source Type: research

In reference to high BMI value is a risk factor but not a contraindication for CO2 retention in HFJV during airway surgeryEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
(Source: The Laryngoscope)
Source: The Laryngoscope - February 2, 2012 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Fang TangLian‐Hua Chen Tags: Letter to the Editor Source Type: research

Mediastinal goiter presenting with ventricular tachycardiaEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
ConclusionTo our knowledge, this case represents the first documented presentation of ventricular tachycardia as a unique and sole feature of mediastinal goiter. © 2012 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. Head Neck, 2012 (Source: Head and Neck)
Source: Head and Neck - February 2, 2012 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Kevin C. GilbertMuthuswamy DhiwakarWilliam S. StevensK. Thomas Robbins Tags: Case Report Source Type: research

Increased radioresistance via G12S K‐Ras by compensatory upregulation of MAPK and PI3K pathways in epithelial cancerEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
ConclusionWith our data we confirmed our hypothesis of postradiogenic constitutive activation of the 2 pathways both required for Ras‐mediated radioresistance in epithelial cells. If this effect should prove itself as a general mechanism in Ras‐mutated tumors, application of specific inhibitors to block both cascades in parallel could contribute to enhance radiosensitivity in these types of cancer. © 2012 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. Head Neck, 2012 (Source: Head and Neck)
Source: Head and Neck - February 2, 2012 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Annette AffolterMartynas DrigotasKai FruthIrene SchmidtmannChristoph BrochhausenWolf J. MannJürgen Brieger Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

AlloDerm and DermaMatrix implants for parotidectomy reconstruction: A histologic study in the rat modelEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
ConclusionsAlloDerm reacts similarly when comparing the postparotidectomy bed to the dorsum. DermaMatrix induces a more marked inflammatory reaction in the postparotidectomy bed when compared with the dorsum. © 2012 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. Head Neck, 2012 (Source: Head and Neck)
Source: Head and Neck - February 2, 2012 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Sanjay M. AthavaleSanjeet RangarajanLatif DharamsiSabrina WentzSharon PhillipsTheodore McRackanWendell G. Yarbrough Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Clinical value of endosonography in the assessment of laryngeal cancerEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
ConclusionsThis study confirms that endosonography is highly effective in staging laryngeal cancer. Therefore, the latter may constitute a complementary diagnostic tool in these tumors and additionally may assist in choosing an adequate treatment. © 2012 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. Head Neck, 2012 (Source: Head and Neck)
Source: Head and Neck - February 2, 2012 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Marcel KraftNina BrunsMonika Hügens‐PenzelChristoph Arens Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Multimodality approach for advanced‐stage juvenile nasopharyngeal angiofibromasEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
ConclusionAn efficient strategy in the management of extensive JNAs is the use of a multimodality approach, in which surgical resection is followed by the treatment with radiosurgery in critical locations. These therapeutic schemes are safe and offer long‐term tumor control. © 2012 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. Head Neck, 2012 (Source: Head and Neck)
Source: Head and Neck - February 2, 2012 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Fernando López ÁlvarezVanessa SuárezCarlos SuárezJosé L. Llorente Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Hyalinizing clear cell adenocarcinoma of the oropharynxEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
ConclusionImmunohistochemical staining is essential for narrowing the differential diagnosis of these lesions. Treatment is controversial but usually consists of wide local excision and possibly a neck dissection. © 2012 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. Head Neck, 2012 (Source: Head and Neck)
Source: Head and Neck - February 2, 2012 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Eelam AdilDhave SetabutrKael MikesellDavid Goldenberg Tags: Case Report Source Type: research

Venous thromboembolism in patients with head and neck cancer after surgeryEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
ConclusionThe incidence of VTE in patients with head and neck cancer after resection and microvascular reconstruction ranged from 1.4% to 5.8%. © 2012 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. Head Neck, 2012 (Source: Head and Neck)
Source: Head and Neck - February 2, 2012 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Leo ThaiKate McCarnWilliam StottTammara WattsMark K. WaxPeter E. AndersenNeil D. Gross Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Hyperparathyroidism–jaw tumor syndromeEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
ConclusionHPT‐JT is a complex syndrome with phenotypic manifestations that can seem physiologically and temporally unrelated. The risk of parathyroid carcinoma is elevated in patients with HPT‐JT, necessitating rapid treatment and complete tumor resection to reduce the morbidity and mortality associated with intractable hypercalcemia due to local recurrence or metastatic disease. © 2012 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. Head Neck, 2012 (Source: Head and Neck)
Source: Head and Neck - February 2, 2012 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Matthew R. KutcherMatthew H. RigbyMartin BullockJonathan TritesS. Mark TaylorRobert D. Hart Tags: Case Report Source Type: research

Life‐threatening cervical spine collapse as a result of postradiation osteonecrosis—case report and review of the literatureEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
ConclusionDelayed diagnosis of cervical ORN can result in marked disability and pain due to spinal cord compression, as well as serious deformity and instability requiring surgical intervention, and even death. It is important for otolaryngologists who treat head and neck malignancies to be aware of this potential complication so that patients may be diagnosed as early as possible and treated with conservative measures. © 2012 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. Head Neck, 2012 (Source: Head and Neck)
Source: Head and Neck - February 2, 2012 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Valerie A. SmithEric J. Lentsch Tags: Case Report Source Type: research

Total thyroidectomy with ultrasonic scalpel: A multicenter, randomized controlled trialEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
ConclusionsThe use of an ultrasonic scalpel was as safe as that of the conventional technique and had the advantage of a shorter operative time and lower postoperative drainage. Costs were not different between groups. © 2012 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. Head Neck, 2012 (Source: Head and Neck)
Source: Head and Neck - February 2, 2012 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Luiz P. KowalskiAlvaro SanabriaJosé Guilherme VartanianRoberto Araujo LimaUllianov Bezerra Toscano de MendoncaCarlos Roberto dos SantosDomingos Boldrini JúniorLuis Eduardo Barbalho de MelloFernando Paiva PintoCarlos Neutzling LehnLuiz Artur Costa Correa Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Superficial temporal artery aneurysm: Diagnosis and treatment optionsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
ConclusionPseudoaneurysms are mostly the result of blunt trauma as opposed to true aneurysms which usually occur spontaneously. Surgical resection is a safe treatment modality, but endovascular treatment might be considered in a selected group of patients. © 2012 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. Head Neck, 2012 (Source: Head and Neck)
Source: Head and Neck - February 2, 2012 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Dominique J. P. van UdenMaarten TruijersEllis E. SchipperClark J. ZeebregtsMichel M.P.J. Reijnen Tags: Clinical Review Source Type: research

IndexEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
(Source: Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Clinics)
Source: Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Clinics - February 1, 2012 Category: ENT & OMF Source Type: research

Revision RhinoplastyEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
We partition this discussion of revisional surgery based on perceived problems with the primary rhinoplasty. This will focus on either underresection or overresection of tissues and the ensuing clinical result. We also discuss some select problems associated with manipulation of tissues via suturing or grafting and briefly discuss functional considerations in secondary surgery. We advocate an open approach when performing most revision rhinoplasty. Visualization and access provided by the open approach enables the surgeon to achieve treatment goals in a more predictable fashion, however, particularly in cases requiring ext...
Source: Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Clinics - February 1, 2012 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Angelo Cuzalina, Clement Qaqish Source Type: research

Correction of the Crooked NoseEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Correction of the deviated nose is one of the most difficult tasks in rhinoplasty surgery and should be approached in a systematic manner to ensure a satisfied patient and surgeon. Correction of the deviated nose is unique in that the patient's complaints frequently include aesthetic and functional characteristics. Equal importance should be given to the preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative aspects of the patient's treatment to ensure a favorable outcome. (Source: Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Clinics)
Source: Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Clinics - February 1, 2012 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Jason K. Potter Source Type: research

Nasal Base SurgeryEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
This article presents an overview of conventional concepts of alar base surgeries, which have remained unchanged over many years. Indications and limitations of each technique are discussed, followed by a more detailed description of alar release and medialization. (Source: Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Clinics)
Source: Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Clinics - February 1, 2012 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Behnam Bohluli, Nima Moharamnejad, Amin Yamani Source Type: research

Dorsal Hump Surgery and Lateral OsteotomyEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Lateral osteotomy is a controversial step in rhinoplasty, which is usually performed to narrow a wide nose, widen a narrow bony pyramid, straighten a deviated nose, or close an open roof deformity. The osteotomy is performed using several methods, although the internal continuous and external perforator are the main ways to perform the lateral osteotomy. Most other techniques are modifications of these basic methods. The purpose of this article is to review the essential concepts of nasal hump surgery and lateral osteotomy as used in cosmetic rhinoplasty. (Source: Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Clinics)
Source: Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Clinics - February 1, 2012 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Behnam Bohluli, Nima Moharamnejad, Mohammad Bayat Source Type: research

Grafting in Cosmetic RhinoplastyEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
This article reviews the various graft materials and the techniques and indications for their use. (Source: Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Clinics)
Source: Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Clinics - February 1, 2012 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: James Koehler, Landon McLain Source Type: research

Primary Cosmetic RhinoplastyEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
This article outlines the basic concepts that are essential in performing cosmetic rhinoplasty. (Source: Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Clinics)
Source: Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Clinics - February 1, 2012 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Shahrokh C. Bagheri Source Type: research

Applied Surgical Anatomy of the NoseEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Although anatomy often seems static, the continual innovation of new surgical techniques and approaches, in reality, make it a dynamic field. The first essential principal of any surgery is the comprehensive knowledge of the anatomic area and its physiology. This assertion is especially true in functional and or cosmetic nasal surgery. (Source: Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Clinics)
Source: Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Clinics - February 1, 2012 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Mark R. Stevens, Hany A. Emam Source Type: research

Rhinoplasty: Initial Consultation and ExaminationEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
This article describes the components and complexities of the initial examination in cosmetic rhinoplasty. (Source: Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Clinics)
Source: Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Clinics - February 1, 2012 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Husain Ali Khan Source Type: research

History of RhinoplastyEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
This article discusses the various methods (eg, endonasal approach, external approach, and osteoplastic operations) surgeons have tried throughout history to give their patients a more attractive face by altering the one physical anatomic structure that one usually notices first. (Source: Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Clinics)
Source: Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Clinics - February 1, 2012 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Louis S. Belinfante Source Type: research

Forthcoming IssuesEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
(Source: Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Clinics)
Source: Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Clinics - February 1, 2012 Category: ENT & OMF Source Type: research

ContentsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
(Source: Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Clinics)
Source: Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Clinics - February 1, 2012 Category: ENT & OMF Source Type: research

ContributorsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
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Source: Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Clinics - February 1, 2012 Category: ENT & OMF Source Type: research

Direct cauterization of the nasal septal artery for epistaxisEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
AbstractEmergency management of epistaxis may include the use of local pressure and vasoconstrictors, chemical or electric cautery, hemostatic agents, nasal packing, embolization and surgical arterial ligation. There is no definitive protocol for the management of epistaxis although various protocols have been proposed in the literature. As approaches to surgical ligation of the arterial supply of the nasal cavity have undergone evolution from external carotid ligation to minimally invasive approaches, surgical management of epistaxis has become more cost‐effective than embolization and may be less risky. In the surgical...
Source: The Laryngoscope - February 1, 2012 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Sarah E. CooperVijay R. Ramakrishnan Tags: How I Do It Source Type: research

Computational fluid dynamics for investigation of saliva pressure in parotid obstructionEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions:CT sialography was effectively used for analysis of the intraductal pressure distribution in patients with parotid obstruction. Analysis of salivary fluid dynamics in the Stensen's duct may provide a further pathophysiological mechanism for obstructive diseases. (Source: The Laryngoscope)
Source: The Laryngoscope - February 1, 2012 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Yue XuWenyan ZhouPing ZhuYi HanYouhua ZhengJibin LiZhiguang Zhang Tags: Original Report Source Type: research

Predictive index for lymph node management of major salivary gland cancerEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions:A predictive index using the clinicopathologic factors described in this report can effectively stratify patients into risk groups for nodal metastasis. Comprehensive management based on this risk index should improve treatment outcomes for patients with salivary gland cancer. (Source: The Laryngoscope)
Source: The Laryngoscope - February 1, 2012 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Yu‐Long WangDuan‐Shu LiHua‐Lei GanZhong‐Wu LuHui LiGuo‐Pei ZhuCai‐Ping HuangYong‐Xue ZhuTong‐Zhen ChenYu WangGuo‐Hua SunZhuo‐Ying WangQiang ShenYi WuQing‐Hai Ji Tags: Original Report Source Type: research

Pulmonary complications after major head and neck surgery: A retrospective cohort studyEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions:Patients undergoing major head and neck surgery are at high risk of PPCs. Advanced age and hypertension significantly correlated with PPCs. PPCs correlate with prolonged ICU and hospital stays, and increased mortality. Further research is needed to define risk factors, useful investigations, and effective optimization strategies to mitigate PPCs. (Source: The Laryngoscope)
Source: The Laryngoscope - February 1, 2012 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Steven PetrarClark BartlettRobert D. HartPeter MacDougall Tags: Original Report Source Type: research

New technology applications: knotless barbed suture for tracheal resection anastomosisEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusion:Tracheal anastomosis with running v‐loc suture is a feasible alternative to conventional closure with interrupted vicryl suture. V‐loc suture provided a surgical advantage by improved ease of use. (Source: The Laryngoscope)
Source: The Laryngoscope - February 1, 2012 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Carrie M BushJohn D ProsserMichele P MorrisonGuri SandhuKarl H WengerDavid H PashleyMartin A BirchallGregory N. PostmaPaul M. Weinberger Tags: Original Report Source Type: research

Bevacizumab nasal spray: non‐invasive treatment of epistaxis in patients with Rendu‐Osler diseaseEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions:The intranasal spray application of 50mg bevacizumab was found to be an effective symptomatic treatment over a period of 2 months for patients with a pre‐treatment ESS of <7, with no adverse effects being noted. (Source: The Laryngoscope)
Source: The Laryngoscope - February 1, 2012 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Guldmann Romain Tags: Original Report Source Type: research

Cochlear implant performance in geriatric patientsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions:Geriatric cochlear implant patients have a similar learning curve to the younger adults and in speech tests in quiet show a comparable performance. However their performance is significantly lower in noisy surroundings. This may be due to the central presbycusis in patients older than 70 years and should be taken into account in postoperative fitting of geriatric patients. Further prospective studies are required to evaluate the role of special rehabilitation methods and cognitive training to improve the speech perception in noise in geriatric CI patients. (Source: The Laryngoscope)
Source: The Laryngoscope - February 1, 2012 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Minoo LenarzHasibe SönmezGert JosephAndreas BüchnerThomas Lenarz Tags: Original Report Source Type: research

Synthesis of atrial natriuretic peptide in the rabbit inner earEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions:Our findings suggest that ANP and its precursor protein are synthesized in the ear tissues and secreted to perilymph. This hormone may play a role in control of water and/or ion homeostasis of the fluids in the ear that are responsible for normal hearing. (Source: The Laryngoscope)
Source: The Laryngoscope - February 1, 2012 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Yong Joo YoonEun Jung LeeSuhn Hee Kim Tags: Original Report Source Type: research

Will a crushed concha bullosa form again?Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusion:The CB crushing technique is an easy, conservative treatment modality. As the CB does not appear to reform after crushing, this technique can be considered a definitive treatment. Nevertheless, these patients should be followed for the long term. (Source: The Laryngoscope)
Source: The Laryngoscope - February 1, 2012 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Hasan TanyeriElif Ayanoglu AksoyGediz Murat SerinSenol PolatAli TürkÖmer Faruk Ünal Tags: Original Report Source Type: research

Modification and comparison of minimally‐invasive cochleostomy techniques: a pilot studyEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions:CO2 laser can create cochleostomies comparable in operative time and intracochlear temperature to drilling while decreasing intracochlear sound levels. Further investigation is warranted to minimize trauma and maximize auditory function during cochleostomy. (Source: The Laryngoscope)
Source: The Laryngoscope - February 1, 2012 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Michael J. CipollaPritish IyerClaudia DomeD. Bradley WellingMatthew L. Bush Tags: Original Report Source Type: research

Watch PAT in the diagnosis of obstructive sleep apnea: Influence of agingEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusion:Beside the good agreement confirmed between PSG and Watch PAT data in each group, aging did not negatively impact Watch PAT recorded data in terms of included parameters, except the difference in ΔPSG‐Watch PAT of sleep stage 3, which may be attributable to aging and impaired vascular tone. (Source: The Laryngoscope)
Source: The Laryngoscope - February 1, 2012 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Nilgun Surmen OnderMeltem Esen AkpinarOzgur YigitAyse Pelin Gor Tags: Original Report Source Type: research

Unilateral neck therapy in the human papillomavirus ERA: Accepted regional spread patternsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
ConclusionIn the human papillomavirus (HPV) era, bilateral neck disease is increasingly common. This seems to be a consequence of the increasing incidence of tonsillar cancer rather than a new biologic behavior. © 2012 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. Head Neck, 2012 (Source: Head and Neck)
Source: Head and Neck - February 1, 2012 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Thomas J. GallowayMiriam N. LangoBarbara BurtnessRanee MehraKaren RuthJohn A. Ridge Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Movement of the external ear in human embryoEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusion: The results indicate that movement of all anatomical landmarks, including external and internal ears, can be explained by differential growth. Also, when the external ear is recognized as one of the facial landmarks and having a relative position to other landmarks such as the eyes and mouth, the external ears seem to move cranially. (Source: Head and Face Medicine)
Source: Head and Face Medicine - February 1, 2012 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Miho KagurashoShigehito YamadaChigako UwabeKatsumi KoseTetsuya Takakuwa Source Type: research

Canadian guidelines for rhinosinusitis: practical tools for the busy clinicianEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Patients with acute bacterial rhinosinusitis (ABRS) or chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) are seen frequently in clinical practice. Guidelines for the management of these two conditions have been published extensively in the past. However, guidelines that addressed issues specific to the Canadian healthcare environment while offering clear guidance for first-line clinicians was needed, and resulted in the recent publication of Canadian clinical practice guidelines for ABRS and CRS. In addition to addressing issues specific to Canadian physicians, the presented guidelines are applicable internationally, and offer single algorithm...
Source: BMC Ear, Nose and Throat Disorders - February 1, 2012 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Shaun Kilty Source Type: research

Tissue remodeling gene expression in a murine model of chronic rhinosinusitisEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions:Induction of CRS is associated with time‐dependent changes in tissue remodeling cytokine expression occurring in conjuction with inflammatory tissue changes. Antibody staining for upregulated cytokines suggests local production within the sinonasal mucosa. Further study is required to better understand the association between BMP, FGF, and MMP regulation and tissue remodeling changes resulting from chronic inflammation. (Source: The Laryngoscope)
Source: The Laryngoscope - January 31, 2012 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Nathan B. SautterKatherine L. DelaneyFrances A. HausmanDennis R. Trune Tags: Sinonasal Source Type: research

In ResponseEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
(Source: The Laryngoscope)
Source: The Laryngoscope - January 31, 2012 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Edward D. McCoulVijay K. AnandFrank E. Lucente Tags: Letter to the Editor Source Type: research

Comparison of computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging for evaluation of cholesteatoma with labyrinthine fistulaeEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions:SIR was more strongly correlated than CT findings to the clinical status of patients with labyrinthine fistulae caused by cholesteatoma. Adhesion of the cholesteatoma matrix to the membranous labyrinth correlated with the SIR; thus, SIR may accurately reflect the extent of inner ear dysfunction with a labyrinthine fistula. (Source: The Laryngoscope)
Source: The Laryngoscope - January 31, 2012 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Michihiko SoneTadao YoshidaShinji NaganawaHironao OtakeKen KatoRui SanoMasaaki TeranishiTsutomu Nakashima Tags: Otology/Neurotology Source Type: research

mTHPC mediated interstitial photodynamic therapy of recurrent nonmetastatic base of tongue cancers: Development of a new methodEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
ConclusionThe initial results are encouraging. There is room for improvement to control the destructive potential of iPDT through planning and monitoring tools. © 2012 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. Head Neck, 2012 (Source: Head and Neck)
Source: Head and Neck - January 31, 2012 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Baris KarakullukcuHeike J. NystRobert L. van VeenFrank J. P. HoebersOlga Hamming–VriezeMax J. H. WitjesSebastiaan A. H. J. de VisscherFred R. BurlagePeter C. LevendagHenricus J. C. M. SterenborgI. Bing Tan Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Cephalometric analysis for microvascular head and neck reconstructionEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
ConclusionWhen premorbid craniofacial anatomy cannot be discerned in the setting of extensive trauma or tumor involvement, normative dimensions may be a helpful guide for flap design and should be in the armamentarium of surgeons engaged in complex head and heck reconstruction. © 2012 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. Head Neck, 2012 (Source: Head and Neck)
Source: Head and Neck - January 31, 2012 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Edward I. ChangMark W. ClemensPatrick B. GarveyRoman J. SkorackiMatthew M. Hanasono Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Anti‐proliferative effect of glucocorticoids on mesenchymal cells in juvenile angiofibromasEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
ConclusionExpression of GRs and antiproliferative effects of GCs on juvenile angiofibroma fibroblasts offer novel options for the treatment of this unique fibrovascular tumor. © 2012 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. Head Neck, 2012 (Source: Head and Neck)
Source: Head and Neck - January 31, 2012 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Olaf WendlerJulia DlugaiczykStephanie BirkBernhard Schick Tags: Original Article Source Type: research