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The Evaluation of Nasal Mucociliary Activity After Septoplasty and External Septorhinoplasty
Abstract The aim of this study was to evaluate the nasal mucociliary activity after septoplasty (SP) and external septorhinoplasty (eSRP). Twenty patients who had SP operation (group 1) and 15 patients who had eSRP operation (group 2) were enrolled in the study. On each case, mucociliary clearance (MCC) measurement was performed by saccharine test before surgery, and on the first and third months of postoperative period. Saccharine clearance time (SCT) of 28 healthy volunteers were measured to establish control values. The mean SCT in control group was 8.79 ± 2.63 min, in group 1 patients bef...
Source: Indian Journal of Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery - October 12, 2012 Category: ENT & OMF Tags: Indian Journal of Otolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery Source Type: research

Continuation of Smoking after Treatment of Laryngeal Cancer: An Independent Prognostic Factor?
ORL 2012;74:250–254 (DOI:10.1159/000342685)
Source: ORL - October 12, 2012 Category: ENT & OMF Source Type: research

Continuation of Smoking after Treatment of Laryngeal Cancer: An Independent Prognostic Factor
ORL 2012;74:250–254 (DOI:10.1159/000342685)
Source: ORL - October 12, 2012 Category: ENT & OMF Source Type: research

Calendar of Events
Source: International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery - October 12, 2012 Category: ENT & OMF Source Type: research

Editorial Board/Reviewing Committee
Source: International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery - October 12, 2012 Category: ENT & OMF Source Type: research

Endaural access to remove the projectile from a firearm
Discussion For proper exposure of the region, several studies were designed to evaluate the patterns of branching and anastomosis of the facial nerve. As for the best cosmetic result with the different pre-auricular approaches, the endaural approach was described as an approach that offers great cosmetic results because the incision design guides the surgeon in the wound closure and causes a decrease in the tension of flap, unlike that observed by some authors. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Case ReportPages 1-5DOI 10.1007/s10006-012-0364-3Authors Ellen Cristina Gaetti-Jardim, Department of S...
Source: Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery - October 12, 2012 Category: ENT & OMF Tags: Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Source Type: research

Matrix metalloproteinases and their impact on sinusal extension in chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps
The objective of the present study was to evaluate gene expression of MMP-1, MMP-2, MMP-9 and TIMP-1 gene expression in nasal polyps and compare them with normal nasal mucosa. Since MMPs could induce a more prominent tissue edema, we also assessed if these gene expressions could be related to a more extensive disease. For the experimental study, 30 nasal polyp samples from patients with CRSwNP (Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyposis) and 19 middle turbinates (MT) from controls were obtained. Gene expression of MMP-1, MMP-2, MMP-9 and TIMP-1 was assessed by qRT-PCR. The expressions of these genes were compared bet...
Source: European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology - October 12, 2012 Category: ENT & OMF Tags: European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology Source Type: research

Factors affecting recurrence of sinonasal inverted papilloma
Abstract The aim is to study clinical characteristics and recurrence rates for sinonasal inverted papilloma (NIP), to evaluate relevant factors for its recurrence, and to compare the curative rates of different surgical approaches. The Krouse classification for the 156 follow-up cases of the patients with NIP was as following: 26 cases in T1, 33 cases in T2, 94 cases in T3, and 3 cases in T4. A total number of 99 cases of endoscopic sinus surgery were included, of which 26 cases of lateral rhinotomy approach were combined with Caldwell Luc approach, and 31 cases of nasal endoscopy combined with traditional s...
Source: European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology - October 12, 2012 Category: ENT & OMF Tags: European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology Source Type: research

Investigation of lateral pharyngeal walls in OSAS
This study is a prospective cohort study in a setting of Tertiary referral center. The study was performed on 87 patients (59 males and 28 females) with a mean age of 50 ± 10.34 years (range 20–83 years) who presented with the complaints of snoring, apnea, witnessed apnea and daytime sleepiness. The height and body weight of the enrolled patients were measured and the body mass indexes were calculated. The obstruction degrees of the soft palate and lateral pharyngeal walls at the level of the soft palate and the obstruction degrees of the tongue base and lateral pharyngeal walls at the level of ...
Source: European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology - October 12, 2012 Category: ENT & OMF Tags: European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology Source Type: research

Necrotizing periodontitis as a possible manifestation of common variable immunodeficiency
Abstract: Common variable immunodeficiency (CVID) is an inherited disease characterized by hypogammaglobulinaemia and impaired humoural immunoresponse and is mainly associated with recurrent infections of the airway and the digestive tract. An 18-year old female with a diagnosis of CVID associated with a devastating necrotizing periodontitis, ultimately resulting in complete destruction of the periodontium and loss of all teeth, is reported. Clinical, biochemical, microbiological and radiographic examinations are presented. The report highlights the likely importance of immunoglobulin replacement and intensive dental hygie...
Source: International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery - October 12, 2012 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: D. Dalla Torre, D. Burtscher, S. Jank, F.R. Kloss Tags: Oral Medicine Source Type: research

Attic exposure-antrum exclusion as an on demand surgical tecnhique for cholesteatoma.
CONCLUSIONS: AE-AE is a canal-wall-down technique. Its purpose is to remove the lesion and to reduce the recurrence of cholesteatoma. In addition, it allows the entrance of water and reduces the need for 2(nd) look surgery. Non-EPI diffusion-weighted MRI is a reliable technique for follow-up, especially for the excluded mastoid. PMID: 23068573 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Acta Otorrinolaringologica Espanola - October 12, 2012 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Manrique R, Sanhueza I, Manrique M Tags: Acta Otorrinolaringol Esp Source Type: research

A proposal to extend application of laryngeal electromyography (LEMG)-guided vocal fold injection to treatment of unilateral vocal fold paralysis to enhance clinical popularity of LEMG: response to the paper by G.F. Volk et al.
Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Letter to the EditorPages 1-3DOI 10.1007/s00405-012-2211-4Authors Chen-Chi Wang, Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Taichung Veterans General Hospital, No. 160, Sec. 3, Taichung Port Road, Taichung, 40705 TaiwanMing-Hong Chang, Department of Neurology, Taichung Veterans General Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan Journal European Archives of Oto-Rhino-LaryngologyOnline ISSN 1434-4726Print ISSN 0937-4477
Source: European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology - October 11, 2012 Category: ENT & OMF Tags: European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology Source Type: research

Volumetric CBCT analysis of the palatine process of the anterior maxilla: a potential source for bone grafts
Abstract: The aim of this research was to use cone-beam computerized tomography (CBCT) to analyze the available bone volume in the palatine process of the maxilla (PPM), which is a potential source of bone grafts. 20 CBCT scans were evaluated. From the most caudal axial slice of the PPM, the bony surface was calculated cranially up to the nasal floor. The predetermined thickness of each slice was 0.9mm. A 2mm safety margin was established considering the incisive canal and teeth 14–24. A ±0.1mm error deviation was established for all calculations. By connecting these points and those defined at the posterior bone bounda...
Source: International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery - October 11, 2012 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Ramon Bernades-Mayordomo, Raquel Guijarro-Martínez, Federico Hernández-Alfaro Tags: Research and Emerging Technologies Source Type: research

Nasal NK/T cell lymphoma with severe facial disfigurement in a 37-year-old male
This report concerns a 37-year-old male with nasal-type extranodal NK/TCL showing severe facial disfigurement who was initially misdiagnosed as having Aspergillus infection. The report emphasizes the clinical manifestations and the importance of pathological diagnosis.
Source: International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery - October 11, 2012 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Z. Li, C. Liu, X. Huang, Z. Gao Tags: Head and Neck Oncology Source Type: research

Histological assessment of cervical lymph node identifies patients with head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC): Who would benefit from chemoradiation after surgery?
Conclusions:We observed a consistent survival advantage with CRT over RT for patients with positive cervical nodal metastasis, although the difference was not statistically significant. Laryngoscope, 2012
Source: The Laryngoscope - October 11, 2012 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Xiao Chloe Wan, Ann Marie Egloff, Jonas Johnson Tags: Head and Neck Source Type: research

Velopharyngeal insufficiency as the initial manifestation of a Myotonic Dystrophy type 1: A case report
Abstract: Velopharyngeal insufficiency (VPI) is a disorder affecting nasal resonance during speech. The most common cause of VPI is a cleft palate. However, VPI can occur as a consequence of a neuromuscular or neurologic disorder without a palatal malformation. Myotonic Dystrophy type 1 is a hereditary muscular disorder. In these cases, the abnormality is located on the 19q13.3 region, including a myotonic dystrophy protein kinase CTG repeat. This disease has several clinical manifestation features depending of the number of CTG repeats. The myotonic dystrophy can affect several muscle groups. VPI associated with the invol...
Source: International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology Extra - October 11, 2012 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Andres Silva-Rojas, Antonio Ysunza, Daniel Diaz-Torres, Mercedes Bardales-Lazcano, Maria C. Pamplona Tags: Case reports Source Type: research

Accessory parotid gland tumours: 24 years of clinical experience
Abstract: The accessory parotid gland (APG) is salivary tissue anterior to and anatomically separate from the parotid gland. APG is a common anatomical variation, but APG tumours are extremely rare. The authors report 6 patients with APG tumours emphasizing the diagnosis, clinical features, indications and rationales for different treatment approaches. Patients with primary tumours of the parotid gland or APG tumours who underwent surgical treatment were included. APG tumours comprised 1.23% of overall parotid tumours (6/488) and had a malignancy rate of 33.3% (2/6). There were three male and three female patients with a m...
Source: International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery - October 11, 2012 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: I. Lukšić, P. Suton, M. Rogić, S. Dokuzović Tags: Head and Neck Oncology Source Type: research

Histological assessment of cervical lymph node identifies patients with head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC) who would benefit from chemoradiation after surgery
Conclusions:We observed a consistent survival advantage with CRT over RT for patients with positive cervical nodal metastasis, although the difference was not statistically significant. Laryngoscope, 2012
Source: The Laryngoscope - October 11, 2012 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Xiao Chloe Wan, Ann Marie Egloff, Jonas Johnson Tags: Head and Neck Source Type: research

Output capabilities of personal music players and assessment of preferred listening levels of test subjects: Outlining recommendations for preventing music‐induced hearing loss
Conclusions:Safe‐use recommendations were outlined, whereas selecting the lowest volume setting comfortable remained the main suggestion. High background noise attenuating earphones may help in reducing comfortable listening levels and should be preferred. A risk table was elaborated, presenting time limits before reaching a risky exposure. Laryngoscope, 2012
Source: The Laryngoscope - October 11, 2012 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Hayo A. Breinbauer, Jose L. Anabalón, Daniela Gutierrez, Rodrigo Cárcamo, Carla Olivares, Jorge Caro Tags: Otology/Neurotology Source Type: research

The effects of a 1.8 GHz continuous electromagnetic fields on mucociliary transport of human nasal mucosa
Conclusions:EMF may inhibit CBF via an nPKC‐dependent mechanism. Therefore, we have confirmed that EMF could decrease CBF by increasing PKC activity. Laryngoscope, 2012
Source: The Laryngoscope - October 11, 2012 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Seung min In, Hyun Jun Kim, Rae Woong Park, Woojae Kim, Yoon‐Myoung Gimm, Ikmo Park, Sungpyo Hong, Jeong Joo Hong, Jeong Hyun Oh, Hison Kahng, Eun Young Park Tags: Allergy/Rhinology Source Type: research

Neuromuscular Choristoma of the Internal Auditory Meatus
ORL 2012;74:246–249 (DOI:10.1159/000342793)
Source: ORL - October 10, 2012 Category: ENT & OMF Source Type: research

MSX1 gene polymorphisms in non‐syndromic cleft lip and/or palate
ConclusionsThe present study provides no evidence that MSX1 polymorphisms (rs3775261, rs1042484, rs12532, rs6446693, rs4464513 and rs1907998) play a major role in NSCL/P.© 2012 John Wiley & Sons A/S
Source: Oral Diseases - October 10, 2012 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Maria Leila Cardoso, João Felipe Bezerra, Gustavo Henrique M Oliveira, Clélio Diogo Soares, Sandra R Oliveira, Karla Simone C Souza, Heglayne Pereira V da Silva, Vivian N Silbiger, André Ducati Luchessi, Cristina Moreno Fajardo, Rosario DC Hirata, Mari Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Unilateral bony ankylosis of the temporomandibular joint in a case of ankylosing spondylitis
Conclusion TMJ ankylosis in AS patients is rare and very few reports have presented imaging features of the condition through advanced diagnostic techniques. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Case ReportPages 1-5DOI 10.1007/s10006-012-0365-2Authors Luciana Soares de Andrade Freitas Oliveira, Health Sciences Institute, Federal University of Bahia—UFBA, Av. Araújo Pinho, 62–Disciplina de Radiologia, Canela, 40110-150 Salvador, Bahia, BrazilChristiano de Oliveira-Santos, Department of Stomatology, Ribeirão Preto Dental School, University of São Paulo, Avenida do Café, s/n, Bairro Monte Alegre...
Source: Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery - October 10, 2012 Category: ENT & OMF Tags: Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Source Type: research

Echinacea cold study claims analysed
Conclusion This study appears to show that giving healthy adults Echinacea every day for four months may result in an average 26% reduction in the combined number and duration of cold episodes compared to placebo over the same period. Combining outcomes in this way is a potentially useful way of reporting outcomes. However, in some cases it is used to “fish” for statistically significant findings when the individual outcomes fail to reach significance on their own. Indeed, when this combined variable was ‘disaggregated’ the researchers found no significant difference between the numbers of colds that occurred in th...
Source: NHS News Feed - October 10, 2012 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Lifestyle/exercise Source Type: news

Herbal remedy Echinacea 'does protect against colds'
Conclusion This study appears to show that giving healthy adults Echinacea every day for four months may result in an average 26% reduction in the combined number and duration of cold episodes compared to placebo over the same period. Combining outcomes in this way is a potentially useful way of reporting outcomes. However, in some cases it is used to “fish” for statistically significant findings when the individual outcomes fail to reach significance on their own. Indeed, when this combined variable was ‘disaggregated’ the researchers found no significant difference between the numbers of colds that occurred in th...
Source: NHS News Feed - October 10, 2012 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Lifestyle/exercise Source Type: news

Quinoline Ring Derivatives Protect Against Aminoglycoside-Induced Hair Cell Death in the Zebrafish Lateral Line
We examined whether the protective activity of this group of compounds was related to known targets of the quinoline derivatives. The protective effects did not seem linked to either the cholinergic or histaminergic pathways that are regulated by some members of the quinoline family. However, all eight protective drugs were found to reduce the uptake of aminoglycosides into hair cells. Subsequent experiments suggest that reduction of uptake is the primary mechanism of protection among the quinoline drugs. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Research ArticlePages 1-12DOI 10.1007/s10162-012-0353-0Authors Henry C....
Source: JARO - Journal of the Association for Research in Otolaryngology - October 10, 2012 Category: ENT & OMF Tags: JARO - Journal of the Association for Research in Otolaryngology Source Type: research

Analysis of Longitudinal Phase Differences in Vocal-Fold Vibration Using Synchronous High-Speed Videoendoscopy and Electroglottography
Conclusions: Findings indicate longitudinal phase differences in vocal-fold vibration are both common and expected in vocally healthy speakers. The implications for vocal assessment, as well as for the use and interpretation of the EGG signal, are discussed.
Source: Journal of Voice - October 10, 2012 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Robert F. Orlikoff, Maria E. Golla, Dimitar D. Deliyski Source Type: research

Prosthetic Reconstruction of the Orbit/Globe
This article reviews surgical and prosthetic considerations in providing a satisfactory esthetic reconstruction of a variety of orbital defects.
Source: Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Clinics - October 10, 2012 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Ju Yon Sophie Yi, Eric J. Dierks, Larry Michael Over, Matthew J. Hauck Source Type: research

Facial Soft Tissue Dynamics Before and After Primary Lip Repair.
Conclusions : Primary surgical lip repair decreased hypermobility and improved asymmetry of upper lip movement. PMID: 23050657 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: The Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Journal - October 10, 2012 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Trotman CA, Faraway J, Soltmann R, Hartman T, van Aalst J Tags: Cleft Palate Craniofac J Source Type: research

Lip Asymmetry and Smile Aesthetics.
Conclusion : Lip asymmetry affects smile aesthetics. However, cleft patients and dentists were tolerant of minor asymmetries. This suggests that small degrees of lip asymmetry do not affect relative smile aesthetics as much as large degrees of lip asymmetry (2.5 mm or more). PMID: 23050658 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: The Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Journal - October 10, 2012 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Batwa W, McDonald F, Cash A Tags: Cleft Palate Craniofac J Source Type: research

Partial laryngopharyngectomy in the treatment of squamous cell carcinoma of hypopharynx: Analysis of the oncologic results and laryngeal preservation rate.
Conclusion: Partial laryngopharyngectomy (PLP) provides acceptable oncologic results and laryngeal preservation rate in selected patients with squamous cell carcinoma of the hypopharynx. Even when local recurrence develops, the chance of successful salvage is still high. Objectives: To evaluate the oncologic results and laryngeal preservation rate in patients with squamous cell carcinoma of the hypopharynx who underwent PLP. Methods: The results of 39 patients who underwent PLP were compared with those of 91 patients who underwent total laryngectomy (TL). Results: The distribution of the primary T stages were 23 (59%) pT2,...
Source: Acta Oto-Laryngologica - October 10, 2012 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Kuo YL, Chang CF, Chang SY, Chu PY Tags: Acta Otolaryngol Source Type: research

Migration and differentiation of mouse embryonic stem cells transplanted into mature cochlea of rats with aminoglycoside-induced hearing loss.
Conclusion: Mouse embryonic stem cells (ESCs) transplanted into the scala tympani are able to migrate in the cochlea of rats deafened with aminoglycoside and partly restore the structure of sensory epithelia of the inner ear. Objectives: To explore the migration and differentiation of enhanced green fluorescence protein (EGFP)-expressing ESCs by transplanting them into the scala tympani of rats with amikacin sulfate-induced hearing loss. Methods: Adult Sprague-Dawley (SD) rats were deafened with amikacin sulfate. Mouse ESCs expressing EGFP (EGFP-ESCs) were transplanted into the scala tympani. The migration and differentiat...
Source: Acta Oto-Laryngologica - October 10, 2012 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Zhao LD, Li L, Wu N, Li DK, Ren LL, Guo WW, Sun JH, Liu HZ, Chen ZT, Xing GQ, Yang SM Tags: Acta Otolaryngol Source Type: research

Glutaraldehyde-preserved and lyophilized bovine pericardium as materials for medialization of the vocal folds in an animal model.
CONCLUSION: Both GBP and LGBP can be used as implants for VC medialization because they are biocompatible, have easy surgical manoeuvrability, do not suffer absorption, migration or extrusion and produce inflammation reactions similar to those of PTFE. PMID: 23062864 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Acta Otorrinolaringologica Espanola - October 10, 2012 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Olmos-Zuñiga JR, Dorantes-Mancebo Del Castillo I, Avila-Chávez A, Jasso-Victoria R, Gaxiola-Gaxiola M, Sotres-Vega A, Hernández-Jiménez C, Ramírez-García A, Santillan-Doherty P Tags: Acta Otorrinolaringol Esp Source Type: research

Epignathus Teratoma With Duplication of Mandible and Tongue: Report of a Case.
We report a female infant with presentation of epignathus teratoma involving duplication of both the mandible and tongue. Epignathus with duplication of the mandible has rarely been reported in the literature thus far. The location and extent of the tumor, as well as the involvement of adjacent structures, resulted in trismus and upper airway obstruction at birth. Thus, staged operations including debulking and correction of anatomical anomaly were performed on this patient after life-saving tracheostomy. As a result, we not only prevented morbidity associated with the anomaly but also refined the patient's appearance and ...
Source: The Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Journal - October 9, 2012 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Tsai YT, Cala-Or AC, Lui CC, Wang TJ, Lai JP Tags: Cleft Palate Craniofac J Source Type: research

"Are we prophets only at home"? Do national otorhinolaryngologists cite papers by other Spanish ORL colleagues?
CONCLUSION: National otorhinolaryngologists or ORL research groups had a low tendency to cite other national (ORL) authors in their publications. In addition, national authors had low biomedical production compared with their European peers. The biomedical production and the articles published in the Acta ORL had a low citation index by ISI indexed journals. PMID: 23063376 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Acta Otorrinolaringologica Espanola - October 9, 2012 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Langdon C, Vilaseca I, Iñiguez-Cuadra R, Bernal-Sprekelsen M Tags: Acta Otorrinolaringol Esp Source Type: research

Otolaryngological manifestations of Wegener's disease.
CONCLUSION: The otolaryngologist plays an essential role in diagnosis, treatment and follow-up of these patients. Knowing common symptoms makes diagnosis and treatment easier and earlier. PMID: 23063377 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Acta Otorrinolaringologica Espanola - October 9, 2012 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Vega Braga FL, Machado de Carvalho G, Caixeta Guimarães A, Scaramussa L, Jordão Gusmão R Tags: Acta Otorrinolaringol Esp Source Type: research

Abscess secondary to tophaceous gout: a rare cause of parotid region tumour.
PMID: 23063378 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Acta Otorrinolaringologica Espanola - October 9, 2012 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Góngora Lencina JJ, García-Valdecasas Bernal J, Caba Molina M, Sainz Quevedo M Tags: Acta Otorrinolaringol Esp Source Type: research

Bilateral cochlear implants in children: acquisition of binaural hearing.
CONCLUSIONS: The simultaneous and sequential short period implants acquired the advantages of binaural hearing. PMID: 23063379 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Acta Otorrinolaringologica Espanola - October 9, 2012 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Ramos-Macías A, Deive-Maggiolo L, Artiles-Cabrera O, González-Aguado R, Borkoski-Barreiro SA, Masgoret-Palau E, Falcón-González JC, Bueno-Yanes J Tags: Acta Otorrinolaringol Esp Source Type: research

Two patterns of changes in nasal nitric oxide after lysine aspirin nasal challenge in patients with aspirin-exacerbated respiratory disease.
CONCLUSION: nNO levels decrease after lys-ASA nasal challenge in subjects with AERD and a clinically positive result of the challenge. An unexpected trend toward an increase in nNO levels is observed in subjects with AERD and a clinically negative result of the challenge. PMID: 23050514 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: American Journal of Rhinology and Allergy - October 9, 2012 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Tworek D, Kuprys-Lipinska I, Pietruszewska W, Kuna P Tags: Am J Rhinol Allergy Source Type: research

Acute isolated velopharyngeal insufficiency in children: case report and systematic review of the literature
Abstract Acute isolated velopharyngeal insufficiency (VPI) is a clinical entity mainly reported in children. We undertook a systematic review in order to better characterize its features. Following a Medline search (1960–2012), the authors reviewed and analyzed the cases of acute VPI in children; 36 cases were found. The most common presenting features were hypernasal speech (97 %), nasal reflux (73 %), and dysphagia (49 %). 73 % of the children were males and 27 % females, of 8.9 ± 2.5 years. In all the cases the VPI was unilateral. One quarter of the children had ...
Source: European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology - October 8, 2012 Category: ENT & OMF Tags: European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology Source Type: research

Pre-operative tracheostomy does not impact on stomal recurrence and overall survival in patients undergoing primary laryngectomy
Abstract Pre-operative tracheostomy (POT) to secure a critical airway up to several weeks before definitive laryngectomy in patients with laryngeal cancer has been proposed as a risk factor for poor oncologic outcome. Few modern papers, however, examine this question. The aim of this study is therefore to determine whether POT affects oncologic outcome with an emphasis on stomal/peristomal recurrence. This is a retrospective case note review of 60 consecutive patients undergoing curative primary total laryngectomy (TL) for advanced laryngeal squamous cell carcinoma (SCC). Demographic, staging, treatment and ...
Source: European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology - October 8, 2012 Category: ENT & OMF Tags: European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology Source Type: research

Comorbidity is an independent predictor of health-related quality of life in a longitudinal cohort of head and neck cancer patients
In conclusion, we have demonstrated that it is possible to assess comorbidity in HNSCC patients by self-reported questionnaires. Moreover, comorbidities, in particular present lung disease, appear to have an important and unique influence on HRQoL scores. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Head and NeckPages 1-8DOI 10.1007/s00405-012-2207-0Authors Arild André Østhus, Department of Surgical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Bergen, 5020 Bergen, NorwayAnne K. H. Aarstad, Department of Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery, Haukeland University Hospital, 5021 Bergen, NorwayJan Olofsson, De...
Source: European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology - October 8, 2012 Category: ENT & OMF Tags: European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology Source Type: research

Ectomesenchymal Chondromyxoid Tumor: Report of a Case With Description of Histologic and Immunohistochemical Findings
The ectomesenchymal chondromyxoid tumor (ECT) is a rare tumor usually of the anterior tongue, first described by Smith et al in 1995. Since that time, a total of 44 cases of ECT have been reported in the literature. ECT is a painless, slowly growing nodule that is usually seen on the dorsum of the tongue. It can occur over a wide age range and can be present for many months to many years before the patient seeks treatment. Histologically, it is a lobular non-encapsulated proliferation of ovoid, round, and fusiform cells in a chondromyxoid background, often showing blunt infiltration of surrounding tissues. Focal cytologic ...
Source: Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery - October 8, 2012 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: James J. Closmann, Colin A. Eliot, Robert D. Foss Tags: Pathology Source Type: research

Tongue reduction for macroglossia in Beckwith Wiedemann syndrome: review and application of new technique
Abstract: Beckwith Wiedemann syndrome (BWS) is a rare, congenital overgrowth disorder that is characterized by macroglossia, anterior abdominal wall defects, visceromegaly, gigantism, and neonatal hypoglycaemia. Macroglossia may contribute to anterior open bite malocclusion with prognathism, speech articulation disturbances, drooling and the perception of intellectual disability. It was the purpose of this study to review a series of BWS patients who underwent surgical reduction of the tongue by a modified technique with respect to aesthetic and functional outcomes. Seven BWS patients, age 6 months to 21 months, had a ‘s...
Source: International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery - October 8, 2012 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: A.A.C. Heggie, N.J. Vujcich, J.E. Portnof, A.T. Morgan Tags: Cleft Lip and Palate and Craniofacial Anomalies Source Type: research

Cross-Cultural Adaptation and Validation of the Voice Handicap Index Into Croatian
This article presents preliminary results of cultural adaptation and validation of the Croatian version of Voice Handicap Index (VHI). The translated version was completed by 38 subjects with voice disorders and 30 subjects without voice complaints. Compared with the subjects in the control group, subjects with voice disorders had significantly higher average total VHI score and scores in each of the three VHI domains (functional, physical, and emotional). Cronbach alpha for total VHI was .94, and coefficients obtained for the three VHI subscales were as follows: α = .87 for functional, α = .88 for physical, and α = ....
Source: Journal of Voice - October 8, 2012 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Ana Bonetti, Luka Bonetti Source Type: research

Nonlinear Dynamical Analysis of Laryngeal, Esophageal, and Tracheoesophageal Speech of Cantonese
Summary: Esophageal (SE) and tracheoesophageal (TE) speech are the most commonly used alaryngeal voicing types after total laryngectomy—a surgical procedure of removing a pathological larynx. Both SE and TE voices show more aperiodicity than normal laryngeal (NL) voices, and the vocal characteristics of alaryngeal voices are notoriously difficult to extract. The present study investigated the difference in vocal characteristics among NL, SE, and TE voices using perception measures and nonlinear dynamical analysis. Correlation dimension (D2) and sample entropy (SampEn) were obtained from 90 voice samples produced by 10 TE...
Source: Journal of Voice - October 8, 2012 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Nan Yan, Manwa L. Ng, Dongning Wang, Lan Zhang, Victor Chan, Rerrario S. Ho Source Type: research

Connections Between Voice Ergonomic Risk Factors and Voice Symptoms, Voice Handicap, and Respiratory Tract Diseases
Conclusions: Voice ergonomics were poor in the classrooms studied and voice ergonomic risk factors affected the voice. It is important to convey information on voice ergonomics to education administrators and those responsible for school planning and taking care of school buildings.
Source: Journal of Voice - October 8, 2012 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Leena M. Rantala, Suvi J. Hakala, Sofia Holmqvist, Eeva Sala Source Type: research

Incomplete Swallowing and Retracted Tongue Maneuvers for Electromyographic Signal Normalization of the Extrinsic Muscles of the Larynx
Conclusion: The IS with effort and TROM maneuvers should be considered for signal normalization in these muscles, respectively, and may provide conditions for using the SEMG in voice clinic.Significance: The use of normalization standards in researches of SH and IH muscles in the voice area will allow comparisons among future works.
Source: Journal of Voice - October 8, 2012 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Patricia Maria Mendes Balata, Hilton J. Silva, Gerlane Karla O. Nascimento, Klyvia Juliana R. Moraes, Leandro A. Pernambuco, Maria Clara R. Freitas, Leilane M. Lima, Renata S. Braga, Síntia R. Souza, Silvia Regina A. Moraes Source Type: research

Early extraction: A reliable silver bullet to minimize nerve injury in lower third molar removal
The letter by Dr. Szalma replying to our article reveals his substantial and important work in this area, which further highlights the early extraction of lower third molars in order to avoid nerve injury. In our article ‘Early extraction: a silver bullet to avoid nerve injury in lower third molar removal?’, we evaluated the effects (particularly nerve injury) of early extraction of immature third molars in a limited clinical sample (only 808 lower third molar, 518 patients ≤23 years) and emphasized the role of a team consultation before early extraction of third molar. This concept of ‘team consultation’ include...
Source: International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery - October 8, 2012 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Q.-B. Zhang, Z.-Q. Zhang Tags: Letters to the Editor Source Type: research