MedWorm.com provides a medical RSS filtering service. Over 6000 RSS medical sources are combined and output via different filters. This feed contains the latest items from the 'Acta Otorrinolaringologica Espanola' source. Sat, 20 Mar 2010 14:15:14 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3383554&cid=s_36880_16_f&fid=36880&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20236621%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: In healthy adults, coagulation tests results are irrelevant for the course of tonsillectomy and postoperative bleeding event. Personal medical history is important in predicting PTH. PMID: 20236621 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Acta Otorrinolaringologica Espanola) Acta Otorrinolaringologica Espanola journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3383554 Mon, 15 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3383554 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3383553&cid=s_36880_16_f&fid=36880&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20236622%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: The Spanish version of the translated SVHI questionnaire is a validated tool with proper internal consistency and reliability. The average score of the SVHI singers in a healthy population is 20% of the maximum possible questionnaire score, well above the average score in a healthy population for the spoken voice with the 30-item specific VHI. PMID: 20236622 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Acta Otorrinolaringologica Espanola) Acta Otorrinolaringologica Espanola journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3383553 Mon, 15 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3383553 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3383552&cid=s_36880_16_f&fid=36880&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20236623%26dopt%3DAbstract We present an extremely rare case of a 32-year-old male who presented a sudden appearance of a right lateral neck mass that was identified by an image study as a double branchial cleft cyst. A review of simultaneous branchial cleft cyst in the literature is also made. PMID: 20236623 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Acta Otorrinolaringologica Espanola) Acta Otorrinolaringologica Espanola journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3383552 Mon, 15 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3383552 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3374978&cid=s_36880_16_f&fid=36880&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20227668%26dopt%3DAbstract We present a pilot study to evaluate the benefit of static facial suspension with Silhouette sutures. We operated on a female patient with complete facial palsy secondary to otic tuberculosis. The patient has currently achieved satisfactory facial symmetry, mastication and speech production. As a result, self-esteem and social interaction have also been recovered. Static facial suspension with Silhouette sutures is an alternative to dynamic techniques in patients who do not wish to or cannot undergo those more complex surgeries. PMID: 20227668 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Acta Otorrinolaringologica Espanola) Acta Otorrinolaringologica Espanola journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3374978 Fri, 12 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3374978 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3363167&cid=s_36880_16_f&fid=36880&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20223435%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Conservative management is suggested for AM and subperiosteal abscess in children with cochlear implants. Surgical treatment should be avoided to prevent CI contamination. The first option is intravenous antibiotics and simple puncture of the abscess. If surgical drainage is needed, radiological study should be performed to locate the CI electrodes. PMID: 20223435 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Acta Otorrinolaringologica Espanola) Acta Otorrinolaringologica Espanola journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3363167 Tue, 09 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3363167 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3363166&cid=s_36880_16_f&fid=36880&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20223436%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Domínguez-Pérez AD, Monreal-Rodríguez C, Esteban-Ortega F PMID: 20223436 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Acta Otorrinolaringologica Espanola) Acta Otorrinolaringologica Espanola journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3363166 Tue, 09 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3363166 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3363165&cid=s_36880_16_f&fid=36880&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20223437%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Charlone Granucci R, Saibene Bonillo A, Rodríguez Ruiz P PMID: 20223437 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Acta Otorrinolaringologica Espanola) Acta Otorrinolaringologica Espanola journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3363165 Tue, 09 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3363165 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3350672&cid=s_36880_16_f&fid=36880&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20207339%26dopt%3DAbstract We report eight cases seen in our hospital in recent years (1997-2007). Four were female and four male, aged between 36 and 86 years. The mean age at diagnosis was 57 and all had a predisposing factor. The treatment carried out was that of the underlying disease, systemic antifungal therapy and surgery. PMID: 20207339 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Acta Otorrinolaringologica Espanola) Acta Otorrinolaringologica Espanola journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3350672 Fri, 05 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3350672 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3298839&cid=s_36880_16_f&fid=36880&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20172500%26dopt%3DAbstract We describe a case of a phosphaturic mesenchymal tumour in the infratemporal fossa that caused oncogenic osteomalacia, resolved by means of surgical excision. PMID: 20172500 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Acta Otorrinolaringologica Espanola) Acta Otorrinolaringologica Espanola journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3298839 Fri, 19 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3298839 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3280630&cid=s_36880_16_f&fid=36880&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20152953%26dopt%3DAbstract We report a case of biphasic sinovial sarcoma located in the infratemporal fossa treated at our hospital and we make a review of the literature. PMID: 20152953 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Acta Otorrinolaringologica Espanola) Acta Otorrinolaringologica Espanola journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3280630 Wed, 10 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3280630 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3280629&cid=s_36880_16_f&fid=36880&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20152954%26dopt%3DAbstract We present a case of spontaneous haemorrhage of a thyroid nodule with diffusion of the haematoma to cervical spaces and mediastinum, which began as a progressive cervical mass affecting the airway and which required surgical treatment for control. The diagnosis was made using ultrasonography and cervicothoracic CT scan, giving high quality images to determine the site of bleeding as well as the extent of the process. PMID: 20152954 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Acta Otorrinolaringologica Espanola) Acta Otorrinolaringologica Espanola journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3280629 Wed, 10 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3280629 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3280628&cid=s_36880_16_f&fid=36880&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20152955%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Visa L, Caballero M, Grau JJ Formerly, salivary gland cancer was considered to be chemoresistant. Chemotherapy is indicated when distant metastases or inoperable locorregional disease are observed, although the chemotherapy schedule is not well defined. Data on chemotherapy treatment for adenoid cystic carcinoma consist of phaseII trials. Most of these studies analyze therapies with a combination of agents at full dose, although there is no clear evidence that such treatment improves survival. The administration of cytotoxic agents with low doses at frequent, regular intervals with no drug-free interruptions is known as metronomic chemotherapy. Most head-to-head studies show similar or even superior therapeutic results with metronomic scheduling than with a maximum tolerated d... Acta Otorrinolaringologica Espanola journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3280628 Wed, 10 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3280628 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3270339&cid=s_36880_16_f&fid=36880&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20149337%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: A reduced flow of the expiratory phase is correlated to inferior obstructions observed through NE. In the narrow nasal vestibule this correlation is not predictive. PMID: 20149337 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Acta Otorrinolaringologica Espanola) Acta Otorrinolaringologica Espanola journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3270339 Mon, 08 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3270339 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3259166&cid=s_36880_16_f&fid=36880&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20137770%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: The classical posterior packing with gauze is less rapid and comfortable to adapt, but it ensures a higher success rate in the control of epistaxis, produces fewer local injuries and reduces sanitary costs in comparison with inflatable balloon packing. PMID: 20137770 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Acta Otorrinolaringologica Espanola) Acta Otorrinolaringologica Espanola journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3259166 Thu, 04 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3259166 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3259165&cid=s_36880_16_f&fid=36880&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20138249%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: The surgical technique of reimplantation and multireimplantation technique has characteristic peculiarities at each step, but in general terms, its complexity is similar to that of implantation in virgin ears and the rate of complications is also similar. The introduction of the new electrodes is simple and complete in the immense majority of cases, given that the cochlea remains permeable, as long as it houses the electrodes; otherwise it tends to become reossified. The functional auditory outcome of the new implant is in relation with its capacities. If they are equal to those of the initial implant then the auditory outcome will be similar and if they are better, then so will the outcome be, with the exception of ears with long periods of auditive deprivation. PMID: 201... Acta Otorrinolaringologica Espanola journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3259165 Thu, 04 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3259165 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3259164&cid=s_36880_16_f&fid=36880&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20138250%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Pérez-Grau M, Miró N, Prades J, Vergés J, Lareo S, Roca-Ribas F Type 2 neurofibromatosis (NF2) is an invalidating, inherited, dominant, autosomal disease. It is commonly confused with type 1 neurofibromatosis, although the two disorders are different. All subjects who inherit a mutated NF2 gene will develop the disease, which is characterised by the growth of schwannomas, generally affecting the vestibular nerve bilaterally, as well as meningiomas and other benign central nervous system tumours, before their third decade of life. It is currently possible to identify the NF2 mutation in most affected families. Up to about 20% of NF2 patients with no family history, apparently sporadic cases, are actually individuals with mosaicism for this mutation. Much of the m... Acta Otorrinolaringologica Espanola journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3259164 Thu, 04 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3259164 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3247364&cid=s_36880_16_f&fid=36880&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20129596%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: García-López I, Gavilán Bouzas J Singing voice is a special subgroup within the field of voice. In addition to the differences in physiology between singing and speaking voice, singer patients are often regarded as a challenge for the otolaryngologist. The reason for this is probably that the field of voice has not received as much attention as others in our speciality. Moreover, in the case of singers, empathy is vital in the doctor-patient relationship, and, as in many other cases, it forms part of the therapeutic effect. In order to achieve this, the physician has to know what singers are and which are the main pathologies they suffer, how they are formed and how they are expressed. This review offers an overlook of the pathological-physiology of singing voic... Acta Otorrinolaringologica Espanola journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3247364 Mon, 01 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3247364 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3232304&cid=s_36880_16_f&fid=36880&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20116778%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: The induced nasal airflow technique enables an important recovery of olfaction and improvement of taste after total laryngectomy. This technique is easy to learn and to repeat. It does not require expensive materials. The recovery of olfaction and taste implies an improvement in quality of life for the patient, so this technique should be included in all protocols of comprehensive rehabilitation after total laryngectomy. PMID: 20116778 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Acta Otorrinolaringologica Espanola) Acta Otorrinolaringologica Espanola journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3232304 Thu, 28 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3232304 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3232305&cid=s_36880_16_f&fid=36880&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20116043%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: In the light of these findings we feel that the middle ear does not play a merely passive role in hearing but rather that the contraction of the endotympanic muscles makes possible variations in impedance such that the resonance frequency of the ear shifts towards higher frequencies, thus enhancing sound discrimination in noisy environments. PMID: 20116043 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Acta Otorrinolaringologica Espanola) Acta Otorrinolaringologica Espanola journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3232305 Wed, 27 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3232305 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3221449&cid=s_36880_16_f&fid=36880&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20106464%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Gamboa Mutuberría FJ PMID: 20106464 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Acta Otorrinolaringologica Espanola) Acta Otorrinolaringologica Espanola journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3221449 Mon, 25 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3221449 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3221448&cid=s_36880_16_f&fid=36880&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20106465%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: García Callejo FJ PMID: 20106465 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Acta Otorrinolaringologica Espanola) Acta Otorrinolaringologica Espanola journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3221448 Mon, 25 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3221448 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3208820&cid=s_36880_16_f&fid=36880&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20097320%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: The use of the FNAB in the study of parotid gland tumors is a useful and simple tool that guides us in the diagnosis and planning of treatment. Nevertheless, it is not exempt from limitations in its diagnostic accuracy. PMID: 20097320 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Acta Otorrinolaringologica Espanola) Acta Otorrinolaringologica Espanola journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3208820 Fri, 22 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3208820 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3208819&cid=s_36880_16_f&fid=36880&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20097321%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: The controversial issues identified, due either to discrepancies or lack of enough evidence, were: the diagnostic role of MRI, the validity and usefulness of FNAB, the indications of surgical treatment, the need for facial nerve monitoring and the consideration of cosmetic aspects, in particular the indications of rhytidectomy incision. PMID: 20097321 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Acta Otorrinolaringologica Espanola) Acta Otorrinolaringologica Espanola journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3208819 Fri, 22 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3208819 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3208818&cid=s_36880_16_f&fid=36880&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20097322%26dopt%3DAbstract We report the case of a 67-year-old male diagnosed with prostate adenocarcinoma, who referred dysphagia, dysphonia and noticed the appearance of a laterocervical mass. A CT scan revealed an osteolytic soft tissue neck lesion, which was resected. Its anatomical-pathological study was compatible with metastasis of prostate adenocarcinoma. PMID: 20097322 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Acta Otorrinolaringologica Espanola) Acta Otorrinolaringologica Espanola journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3208818 Fri, 22 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3208818 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3208821&cid=s_36880_16_f&fid=36880&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20096816%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: Low grade head and neck chondrosarcomas have a good prognosis while high grade chondrosarcomas tend to recur, despite radical surgical treatment. PMID: 20096816 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Acta Otorrinolaringologica Espanola) Acta Otorrinolaringologica Espanola journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3208821 Thu, 21 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3208821 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3208822&cid=s_36880_16_f&fid=36880&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20096394%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Extradural approaches imply anatomical regions which are familiar for otolaryngologists. Specific knowledge about the limitations of each approach is essential in order to avoid unnecessary morbidity and incomplete resections. PMID: 20096394 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Acta Otorrinolaringologica Espanola) Acta Otorrinolaringologica Espanola journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3208822 Wed, 20 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3208822 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3201976&cid=s_36880_16_f&fid=36880&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20092805%26dopt%3DAbstract We present a 46-year-old male patient with a history of rhinoscleroma diagnosed and treated 15 years ago, with subglottal stenosis as a late sequela of this disease. PMID: 20092805 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Acta Otorrinolaringologica Espanola) Acta Otorrinolaringologica Espanola journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3201976 Tue, 19 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3201976 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3201975&cid=s_36880_16_f&fid=36880&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20092806%26dopt%3DAbstract We present the case of a patient with HD with extranodal involvement, given the rarity of this entity. PMID: 20092806 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Acta Otorrinolaringologica Espanola) Acta Otorrinolaringologica Espanola journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3201975 Tue, 19 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3201975 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3201974&cid=s_36880_16_f&fid=36880&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20092807%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Hernández Sandemetrio R, Nieto Curiel P, Dalmau Galofre J, Forcada Barona M The management of voice disorders requires a close collaboration between the throat surgeon and the speech therapy team. The diagnosis of cordal lesions is essential to an accurate therapy. Stroboscopy contributes functional information which is useful to decide between microsurgery, vocal reeducation or a combined treatment. We have reviewed our phonomicrosurgery cases for the past five years and analyzed the correlation between preoperative diagnosis obtained by stroboscopy and intraoperative findings. In 90% of cases there exists a relation between both diagnoses. We consider stroboscopy as an essential means of evaluation to establish an adequate management and guidance for surgical treatment.... Acta Otorrinolaringologica Espanola journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3201974 Tue, 19 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3201974 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3201973&cid=s_36880_16_f&fid=36880&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20092808%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Avilés Jurado FJ, Salvadó E, Domènech E, Merán Gil JL, Tobed Secall M, Figuerola Massana E PMID: 20092808 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Acta Otorrinolaringologica Espanola) Acta Otorrinolaringologica Espanola journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3201973 Tue, 19 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3201973 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3179549&cid=s_36880_16_f&fid=36880&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20074688%26dopt%3DAbstract We present the case of a newborn girl diagnosed with this pathology associated with a solitary maxillary central incisor. Observation with conservative measures was the attitude chosen. One year after diagnosis the patient shows adequate height and weight development. PMID: 20074688 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Acta Otorrinolaringologica Espanola) Acta Otorrinolaringologica Espanola journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3179549 Tue, 12 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3179549 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3167575&cid=s_36880_16_f&fid=36880&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20061205%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Obeso S, Rodrigo JP, Sánchez R, López F, Díaz JP, Suárez C Since the beginning of the 80s, numerous clinical trials have shown a significant reduction in the incidence of infections in clean-contaminated upper respiratory tract surgery, due to perioperative use of antibiotics; however, there is no consensus about the best antibiotic protocol. Moreover, there are no universally accepted guidelines about flap reconstructive procedures. In otological and rhinological surgery, tonsillectomy, cochlear implant and laryngo-pharyngeal laser surgery, the use of antibiotics frequently depends on institutional or personal preferences rather than the evidence available. We reviewed clinical trials on different otorhinolaryngological procedures, assessing choice of anti... Acta Otorrinolaringologica Espanola journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3167575 Fri, 01 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3167575 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3167574&cid=s_36880_16_f&fid=36880&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20061206%26dopt%3DAbstract We report a case of a 24-year-old patient operated on at our centre for bilateral carotid artery parangliomas who developed baroreceptor failure after their resection. Albeit an infrequent complication, it is important to be aware of it in order to ensure is speedy diagnosis and treatment so as to avoid major post-surgical complications. PMID: 20061206 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Acta Otorrinolaringologica Espanola) Acta Otorrinolaringologica Espanola journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3167574 Fri, 01 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3167574 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3167573&cid=s_36880_16_f&fid=36880&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20061207%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Pujol Olmo A, Piñeiro Aguín Z, Virós Porcuna D, Zarraonandia Andraca I, Quer Agustí M An atypical case of deep neck infection is presented with muscular involvement as the main feature. Streptococcus pyogenes was the causal agent and abrupt haemodynamic impairment and severe systemic failure characterized its clinical course, requiring emergency surgical examination and subsequent admission to the critical care unit. After the diagnosis of Streptococcal Myositis was obtained and the antibiotic treatment adjusted, the patient progressively recovered completely. PMID: 20061207 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Acta Otorrinolaringologica Espanola) Acta Otorrinolaringologica Espanola journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3167573 Fri, 01 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3167573 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3167572&cid=s_36880_16_f&fid=36880&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20061208%26dopt%3DAbstract We report a case of a 70 year-old woman, admitted to the Neurology department of our centre due to an ischaemic cerebral accident who presented acute dyspnoea requiring emergency tracheotomy following prolonged nasogastric intubation. PMID: 20061208 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Acta Otorrinolaringologica Espanola) Acta Otorrinolaringologica Espanola journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3167572 Fri, 01 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3167572 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3167571&cid=s_36880_16_f&fid=36880&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20061209%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Neves M, Azevedo P, Rodrigues E Rodrigues M PMID: 20061209 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Acta Otorrinolaringologica Espanola) Acta Otorrinolaringologica Espanola journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3167571 Fri, 01 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3167571 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3101305&cid=s_36880_16_f&fid=36880&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20004878%26dopt%3DAbstract We report 7 cases of rhinocerebral mucormycosis in a retrospective study of 8 years (2000-2008) in hematologyc patients. An early diagnosis is essential, and therefore there must be a high level of clinical suspicion in patients with predisposing factors. Certainty diagnosis requires fungal cultures or biopsies of the affected areas which prove an invasion of the tissues by the characteristic hyphae. The key to treatment is early and aggressive surgical treatment, together with high intravenous doses of B amphotericyn. Despite this, prognosis is poor and mortality is about 70-80%. PMID: 20004878 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Acta Otorrinolaringologica Espanola) Acta Otorrinolaringologica Espanola journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3101305 Wed, 09 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3101305 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3101304&cid=s_36880_16_f&fid=36880&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20004879%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: The typical pattern of the patients admitted to our department for epistaxis is a middle-aged or elderly male with underlying co-morbidity and posterior epistaxis. PMID: 20004879 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Acta Otorrinolaringologica Espanola) Acta Otorrinolaringologica Espanola journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3101304 Wed, 09 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3101304 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3068077&cid=s_36880_16_f&fid=36880&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19963198%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Myringoplasty is an effective technique in the recovery of hearing thresholds secondary to a tympanic membrane perforation. PMID: 19963198 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Acta Otorrinolaringologica Espanola) Acta Otorrinolaringologica Espanola journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3068077 Fri, 04 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3068077 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3068078&cid=s_36880_16_f&fid=36880&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19962682%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Trinidad-Ramos G, de Aguilar VA, Jaudenes-Casaubón C, Núñez-Batalla F, Sequí-Canet JM Newborn hearing screening is currently performed routinely in many regional health-care systems in Spain. Despite the remarkable expansion in newborn hearing screening since 2000, its feasibility and the benefits of early identification and intervention, many major challenges still remain. In this article, the Committee for the Early Detection of Hearing Loss (Comisión para la Detección Precoz de la Hipoacusia, CODEPEH) updates the recommendations that are considered important for the future development of early hearing detection and intervention (EDHI) systems in the following points: 1. Screening protocols: Separate protocols are recommended for NICU (Neonatal ... Acta Otorrinolaringologica Espanola journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3068078 Thu, 03 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3068078 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3068079&cid=s_36880_16_f&fid=36880&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19962123%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Our classification system appears to be a simple and easy way to define the surgery performed in each case, which simplifies the description of the resection performed, even in unusual resections. PMID: 19962123 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Acta Otorrinolaringologica Espanola) Acta Otorrinolaringologica Espanola journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3068079 Wed, 02 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3068079 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3045307&cid=s_36880_16_f&fid=36880&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19945693%26dopt%3DAbstract We report the cases of three patients seen at the Otolaryngology Department after presenting a laryngeal carcinoma that required total laryngectomy, followed by trachaeo-oesophageal puncture and Provox voice prosthesis positioning. In all cases the growth of granulomatous tissue totally incarcerated the prosthesis in the trachaeo-oesophageal mucosa. In two of the cases the prosthesis could be extracted by oesophagoscopy and a new prosthesis was positioned in the same surgery. In the other case an external approach was performed using a peristomal wound to extract the prosthesis. In this case a new trachaeo-oesophageal puncture was performed 3 months after the extraction. PMID: 19945693 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Acta Otorrinolaringologica Espanola) Acta Otorrinolaringologica Espanola journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3045307 Fri, 27 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3045307 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3034643&cid=s_36880_16_f&fid=36880&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19939340%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: In our study we found that sequelae are more frequent after facial palsy when there is significant axonal loss. This work shows other risk factors so far not mentioned in the literature, such as female gender and left-side involvement. PMID: 19939340 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Acta Otorrinolaringologica Espanola) Acta Otorrinolaringologica Espanola journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3034643 Mon, 23 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3034643 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3017312&cid=s_36880_16_f&fid=36880&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19926066%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: With careful selection of patients, laser supraglottic laryngectomy is a safe and effective treatment for cancer of the supraglottic larynx. PMID: 19926066 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Acta Otorrinolaringologica Espanola) Acta Otorrinolaringologica Espanola journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3017312 Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3017312 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3004745&cid=s_36880_16_f&fid=36880&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19914594%26dopt%3DAbstract We present the case of a 61-year-old man in whom the magnetic resonance imaging performed prior to left cochlear implant surgery revealed a lesion in the right internal auditory canal resembling a vestibular Schwannoma. Left cochlear implant surgery was performed and three months later, the right internal auditory canal lesion was removed. The final histopathological analysis revealed it to be a meningioma. PMID: 19914594 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Acta Otorrinolaringologica Espanola) Acta Otorrinolaringologica Espanola journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3004745 Fri, 13 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3004745 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3004744&cid=s_36880_16_f&fid=36880&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19914595%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Rosell Ferrer R, Aguilà Artal A, Escamilla Carpintero Y PMID: 19914595 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Acta Otorrinolaringologica Espanola) Acta Otorrinolaringologica Espanola journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3004744 Fri, 13 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3004744 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2981468&cid=s_36880_16_f&fid=36880&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19897170%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: We consider cartilage myringoplasty a technique that could be used in "high risk" perforations where a technique using fascia or perichondrium may have a higher risk of failure. PMID: 19897170 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Acta Otorrinolaringologica Espanola) Acta Otorrinolaringologica Espanola journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2981468 Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100 2981468 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2931561&cid=s_36880_16_f&fid=36880&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19853835%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Tamarit-Conejeros JM, Cuesta González MA, Dalmau Galofre J PMID: 19853835 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Acta Otorrinolaringologica Espanola) Acta Otorrinolaringologica Espanola journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2931561 Thu, 22 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0100 2931561 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2925175&cid=s_36880_16_f&fid=36880&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19850269%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: de la Fuente Cañibano R, Sgambatti Celis L, Gil Melcón M PMID: 19850269 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Acta Otorrinolaringologica Espanola) Acta Otorrinolaringologica Espanola journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2925175 Tue, 20 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0100 2925175 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2925174&cid=s_36880_16_f&fid=36880&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19850270%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: The literature reviewed shows that occupational exposure to formaldehyde may be associated with an increased risk of nasopharyngeal and hypopharyngeal cancer. The results regarding other occupational exposures are not consistent, therefore additional studies with more statistical power and better design are needed to ascertain if occupation is really a relevant risk factor for these types of cancer. PMID: 19850270 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Acta Otorrinolaringologica Espanola) Acta Otorrinolaringologica Espanola journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2925174 Tue, 20 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0100 2925174 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2925173&cid=s_36880_16_f&fid=36880&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19850271%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Rodríguez-Paradinas M, Rivera T Schwannomas are tumours which grow from the most external layer of the peripheral nerves. They can appear in any part of the human anatomy, but are especially common in the head and neck region. Within this area, the most frequent location is the VIII cranial nerve (80%). Treatment is surgical. PMID: 19850271 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Acta Otorrinolaringologica Espanola) Acta Otorrinolaringologica Espanola journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2925173 Tue, 20 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0100 2925173 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2925172&cid=s_36880_16_f&fid=36880&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19850272%26dopt%3DAbstract We present a patient who was born with intranasal hemangioma, we study the various therapeutic options and we expose the final resolution of the case, which was vaporization using CO(2) laser. PMID: 19850272 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Acta Otorrinolaringologica Espanola) Acta Otorrinolaringologica Espanola journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2925172 Tue, 20 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0100 2925172 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2925171&cid=s_36880_16_f&fid=36880&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19850273%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: There is a need for an interdisciplinary management between physician and specialized dentist in cases of craniofacial pain. PMID: 19850273 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Acta Otorrinolaringologica Espanola) Acta Otorrinolaringologica Espanola journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2925171 Tue, 20 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0100 2925171 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2925170&cid=s_36880_16_f&fid=36880&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19850274%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: FNA has good sensitivity in clinical suspicion of thyroid papillary carcinoma, although it should be complemented by extemporaneous biopsy due to its better specificity. In the case of follicular carcinoma there is a tendency towards conservative treatment, without carrying out extemporaneous biopsy previously and with reintervention in case of definitive malignancy. PMID: 19850274 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Acta Otorrinolaringologica Espanola) Acta Otorrinolaringologica Espanola journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2925170 Tue, 20 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0100 2925170 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2905828&cid=s_36880_16_f&fid=36880&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19837378%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Luqui-Albisua I, Estéfano-Rodríquez J, Algaba-Guimerá J PMID: 19837378 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Acta Otorrinolaringologica Espanola) Acta Otorrinolaringologica Espanola journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2905828 Fri, 16 Oct 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2905828 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2905827&cid=s_36880_16_f&fid=36880&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19837379%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: The combined assessment of the results of the sensory organization test using both the equipment analysis and the Cevette formulae provides much better and real information of clinical differences amongst patients with Menière's disease when the result is normal or of vestibular deficiency. PMID: 19837379 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Acta Otorrinolaringologica Espanola) Acta Otorrinolaringologica Espanola journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2905827 Fri, 16 Oct 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2905827 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2905829&cid=s_36880_16_f&fid=36880&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19836006%26dopt%3DAbstract We describe the treatment and clinical evolution of the case. PMID: 19836006 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Acta Otorrinolaringologica Espanola) Acta Otorrinolaringologica Espanola journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2905829 Tue, 13 Oct 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2905829 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2891527&cid=s_36880_16_f&fid=36880&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19819415%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Sánchez Gómez S, Suárez Nieto C, Cobeta Marco I Several concurrent circumstances have created an impression through the media of a presumed lack of specialists in Spain, which has one of the highest densities of doctors per population in the world: simultaneous creation of jobs in many newly built hospitals; accepting garbage contracts (for months, half/thirds of days, shifts) in relevant hospitals rather than moving to unattractive positions; full dedication to the field of public or private healthcare rather than matching them; bad public healthcare working conditions (low wages, excessive healthcare pressure, lack of respect from the public and from healthcare managers, shifts, scarce professional promotion, difficult family reunification); decreased mobility... Acta Otorrinolaringologica Espanola journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2891527 Thu, 08 Oct 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2891527 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2891532&cid=s_36880_16_f&fid=36880&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19818426%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Sánchez Barrueco A, Zayas Pavón G, García Fernández A PMID: 19818426 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Acta Otorrinolaringologica Espanola) Acta Otorrinolaringologica Espanola journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2891532 Tue, 06 Oct 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2891532 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2891531&cid=s_36880_16_f&fid=36880&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19818427%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Use of LigaSure((R)) decreased bleeding and surgical time in CBTs. Lesions of the artery are mainly caused by infiltration or by muscular hypotrophy of the artery, which frequently requires vascular reconstruction. Nerve injury continues to be an important postoperative complication, which may result in a reduction in the quality of life for the patient. The rates of nerve injury as a result of surgery were unchanged. PMID: 19818427 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Acta Otorrinolaringologica Espanola) Acta Otorrinolaringologica Espanola journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2891531 Tue, 06 Oct 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2891531 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2891530&cid=s_36880_16_f&fid=36880&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19818428%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: This study provides objective data on a lesser closure of the TSS in cases of cholesteatoma vs healthy ears. We correlate this finding with the aetiopathogenesis of attical cholesteatoma. PMID: 19818428 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Acta Otorrinolaringologica Espanola) Acta Otorrinolaringologica Espanola journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2891530 Tue, 06 Oct 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2891530 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2891529&cid=s_36880_16_f&fid=36880&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19818429%26dopt%3DAbstract We report the case of a 35-year-old woman presenting hamartoma in the posterosuperior part of the right nasal cavity. Complete surgical resection by functional endoscopic sinus surgery was the treatment of choice to remove it completely. Hamartomas must be included in the differential diagnostic of unilateral nasal masses, along with inverted papillomas and malignant tumours. PMID: 19818429 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Acta Otorrinolaringologica Espanola) Acta Otorrinolaringologica Espanola journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2891529 Tue, 06 Oct 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2891529 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2891528&cid=s_36880_16_f&fid=36880&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19818430%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Armengot Carceller M, Mata Roig M, Milara Payá X, Cortijo Gimeno J Primary ciliary dyskinesia is a genetically inherited syndrome characterized by cilia immotility or dysmotility. Deficiency in mucociliary clearance produces chronic respiratory infections since birth, male sterility by spermatozoid immotility and situs inversus in 40-50% of patients (Kartagener's syndrome). Diagnosis is made by analyzing cilia motility with high-speed digital video and ciliar ultrastructure. The wide distribution and functions of the cilia in the body mean that this dysfunction can generate other ciliopathies apart from primary ciliary dyskinesia. PMID: 19818430 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Acta Otorrinolaringologica Espanola) Acta Otorrinolaringologica Espanola journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2891528 Tue, 06 Oct 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2891528 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2880197&cid=s_36880_16_f&fid=36880&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19814981%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Peripheral vestibular disorder is often present in the population with VKH. PMID: 19814981 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Acta Otorrinolaringologica Espanola) Acta Otorrinolaringologica Espanola journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2880197 Mon, 31 Aug 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2880197 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2880196&cid=s_36880_16_f&fid=36880&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19814982%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Our results are in line with other publications showing differences in auditory performance when comparing children with early implants versus children receiving the implants at a later age. We found the greatest differences at 4 years of age. Nevertheless, these findings should not exclude children over this age from implantation. PMID: 19814982 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Acta Otorrinolaringologica Espanola) Acta Otorrinolaringologica Espanola journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2880196 Mon, 31 Aug 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2880196 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2880195&cid=s_36880_16_f&fid=36880&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19814983%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Despite the great development and new surgical techniques, CSF fistulae are still a frequent complication after VS surgery. There might be other aetiological factors such as intracranial pressure. There was no significant relationship between CSF fistula and BMI. Adequate management and early conservative measures led to reduced reintervention rates of less than 5% in all patients. PMID: 19814983 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Acta Otorrinolaringologica Espanola) Acta Otorrinolaringologica Espanola journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2880195 Mon, 31 Aug 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2880195 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2880194&cid=s_36880_16_f&fid=36880&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19814984%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: A high prevalence of behavioural and neurocognitive abnormalities was observed in children with sleep-related breathing disorders compared to a control group of healthy children. The use of objective assessment such as psychological tests revealed more abnormalities than were expressed by parents in response to clinical interviews. PMID: 19814984 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Acta Otorrinolaringologica Espanola) Acta Otorrinolaringologica Espanola journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2880194 Mon, 31 Aug 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2880194 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2880193&cid=s_36880_16_f&fid=36880&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19814985%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Endoscopic marsupialization is a safe approach with a low rate of recurrence. The endoscopic approach may be unsuitable for frontal lateral sinus mucoceles or those with significant bone blockage. PMID: 19814985 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Acta Otorrinolaringologica Espanola) Acta Otorrinolaringologica Espanola journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2880193 Mon, 31 Aug 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2880193 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2880192&cid=s_36880_16_f&fid=36880&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19814986%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Parotid tumours are the most common salivary gland tumours. Most of them are benign, but Warthin's tumour is more frequent than usual in our series. Early and late complications from parotidectomy are uncommon, although sialocele is a common transitory complication in our series. PMID: 19814986 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Acta Otorrinolaringologica Espanola) Acta Otorrinolaringologica Espanola journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2880192 Mon, 31 Aug 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2880192 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2880191&cid=s_36880_16_f&fid=36880&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19814987%26dopt%3DAbstract We present the cases of 6 patients (aged between 26 and 62 years) with asymmetric bone marrow distribution or trapped mucous fluid secretions in the petrous apex, collected over a 6-year period. Diagnosis was made with the use of CT scans and MRI. All of the patients were referred for skull base surgery. In all cases a non-pathologic asymmetry was diagnosed in the petrous apex. Certain non-pathologic conditions of the petrous apex must be treated expectantly without any surgery. PMID: 19814987 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Acta Otorrinolaringologica Espanola) Acta Otorrinolaringologica Espanola journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2880191 Mon, 31 Aug 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2880191 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2880190&cid=s_36880_16_f&fid=36880&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19814988%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: With Pictorrino((c)) we have achieved a multicultural tool that allows a more direct communication with laryngectomized patients. PMID: 19814988 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Acta Otorrinolaringologica Espanola) Acta Otorrinolaringologica Espanola journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2880190 Mon, 31 Aug 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2880190 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2880189&cid=s_36880_16_f&fid=36880&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19814989%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Rubinstein M, Schalch P, Di Silvio M, Betancourt MA, Wong BJ Optical coherence tomography is a novel imaging technique providing high-resolution bidimensional images of tissue microstructures. Several studies have been published on the use of this technique in different fields of medicine, particularly ophthalmology. There are very few studies in the field of otolaryngology. This paper presents various applications of optical coherence tomography in the different sub-specialties of otolaryngology, as well as the benefits of this technique over traditional diagnostic methods. PMID: 19814989 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Acta Otorrinolaringologica Espanola) Acta Otorrinolaringologica Espanola journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2880189 Mon, 31 Aug 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2880189 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2880188&cid=s_36880_16_f&fid=36880&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19814990%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Suárez C, Sánchez S, Cobeta I The aim of this study was to obtain information on the current educational offer of the authorized Units with the intention of evaluating their teaching capacity and identify their weaknesses and shortcomings. For this purpose an electronic, self-completing questionnaire was sent to the various teaching units. In addition, information on the most important aspects of the management of hospitals was also collected. Fifty-eight forms were received and except for 5 cases the information from the management of the hospitals was also received. The resources for external consultation, the number of special examinations in Audiology, Speech and Otoneurology, the resources in the operating room and the number of surgical interventions as well as... Acta Otorrinolaringologica Espanola journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2880188 Mon, 31 Aug 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2880188 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2880187&cid=s_36880_16_f&fid=36880&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19814991%26dopt%3DAbstract We present a case of atypical presentation of actinomycosis, in the shape of repetitive mass in the tonsillar fossa with complex therapeutic management. PMID: 19814991 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Acta Otorrinolaringologica Espanola) Acta Otorrinolaringologica Espanola journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2880187 Mon, 31 Aug 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2880187 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2880186&cid=s_36880_16_f&fid=36880&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19814992%26dopt%3DAbstract We present a rare case of ophthalmoplegia, labyrinthitis and abscess of cavum secondary to skull base osteomyelitis by malignant external otitis. Since symptoms persisted in spite of antibiotic therapy, surgical drainage using a transnasal endoscopic approach was performed. PMID: 19814992 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Acta Otorrinolaringologica Espanola) Acta Otorrinolaringologica Espanola journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2880186 Mon, 31 Aug 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2880186 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2880185&cid=s_36880_16_f&fid=36880&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19814993%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Taha M, Esteban A, Plaza G PMID: 19814993 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Acta Otorrinolaringologica Espanola) Acta Otorrinolaringologica Espanola journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2880185 Mon, 31 Aug 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2880185 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2880184&cid=s_36880_16_f&fid=36880&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19814994%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Lasso-Luis O, Chacón-Martínez J PMID: 19814994 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Acta Otorrinolaringologica Espanola) Acta Otorrinolaringologica Espanola journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2880184 Mon, 31 Aug 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2880184 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2880211&cid=s_36880_16_f&fid=36880&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19814967%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: The efficacy of aerosol therapy is comparable to that obtained with classic treatments. We have found no differences in the outcomes obtained in the group previously treated with surgery. We found no indicators of poor response in those patients where the treatment failed. PMID: 19814967 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Acta Otorrinolaringologica Espanola) Acta Otorrinolaringologica Espanola journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2880211 Tue, 30 Jun 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2880211 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2880210&cid=s_36880_16_f&fid=36880&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19814968%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Staging of otitis allows comparisons of the level of involvement and treatment recommendations: aspiration is advisable in stages II, III and IV; placement of a wick inside the canal is necessary in stages III and IV. Ototopical drops seem to be needed in every case and systemic antibiotics almost only in stage IV. Acidifying agents and topic glycerine vehicles access the canal better than aqueous solutions and would be the first choice in advanced stages. PMID: 19814968 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Acta Otorrinolaringologica Espanola) Acta Otorrinolaringologica Espanola journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2880210 Tue, 30 Jun 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2880210 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2880209&cid=s_36880_16_f&fid=36880&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19814969%26dopt%3DAbstract DISCUSSION: We did not find that these patients to have a lower rate of cure with the repositioning manoeuvres or a higher rate of recurrence. But in our protocol the first manoeuvre had a lower success rate than in the rest of the patients. PMID: 19814969 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Acta Otorrinolaringologica Espanola) Acta Otorrinolaringologica Espanola journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2880209 Tue, 30 Jun 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2880209 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2880208&cid=s_36880_16_f&fid=36880&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19814970%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Although some of the characteristics of IAR cannot be explained by purely mechanical hypotheses, the appearance of this effect in a corpse and its non-disappearance with muscular relaxation means that we consider its origin to be a purely mechanical effect not mediated by any muscular reflex contraction in the human middle ear. PMID: 19814970 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Acta Otorrinolaringologica Espanola) Acta Otorrinolaringologica Espanola journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2880208 Tue, 30 Jun 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2880208 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2880207&cid=s_36880_16_f&fid=36880&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19814971%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Most of the patients with Vogt Koyanagi Harada syndrome had objective peripheral audiological abnormalities, although few revealed any symptoms. PMID: 19814971 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Acta Otorrinolaringologica Espanola) Acta Otorrinolaringologica Espanola journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2880207 Tue, 30 Jun 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2880207 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2880206&cid=s_36880_16_f&fid=36880&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19814972%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: The response to chemotherapy in oral cavity tumours was greater in patients with stage III and in those receiving bleomycin. Chemotherapy may improve survival in palliative cases. In neo-adjuvant cases, no great influence was seen in the conversion of doubtful cases into candidates for surgery. PMID: 19814972 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Acta Otorrinolaringologica Espanola) Acta Otorrinolaringologica Espanola journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2880206 Tue, 30 Jun 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2880206 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2880205&cid=s_36880_16_f&fid=36880&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19814973%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: Monitoring of the thyroid function on a six-month or annual basis, at least during the first 5 post-treatment years, has to be included in the follow-up and control protocols of every patient undergoing neck RT, and patients with TSH values over 4.5mIU/L should be referred to the endocrinologist for hormone replacement, whether they present symptoms or not. PMID: 19814973 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Acta Otorrinolaringologica Espanola) Acta Otorrinolaringologica Espanola journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2880205 Tue, 30 Jun 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2880205 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2880204&cid=s_36880_16_f&fid=36880&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19814974%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Our results suggest that microvessel density is not a useful prognostic marker in surgically treated supraglottic squamous cell carcinomas. PMID: 19814974 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Acta Otorrinolaringologica Espanola) Acta Otorrinolaringologica Espanola journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2880204 Tue, 30 Jun 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2880204 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2880203&cid=s_36880_16_f&fid=36880&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19814975%26dopt%3DAbstract We present a new longitudinal incision with the fixture out of the incision. PMID: 19814975 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Acta Otorrinolaringologica Espanola) Acta Otorrinolaringologica Espanola journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2880203 Tue, 30 Jun 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2880203 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2880202&cid=s_36880_16_f&fid=36880&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19814976%26dopt%3DAbstract This article reviews the most current options on reconstructive techniques in pharyngeal defects. PMID: 19814976 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Acta Otorrinolaringologica Espanola) Acta Otorrinolaringologica Espanola journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2880202 Tue, 30 Jun 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2880202 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2880201&cid=s_36880_16_f&fid=36880&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19814977%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Coscarón Blanco E, Blanco Sanchón JJ, Martín Garrido EP, Pérez Liedo MC, García García I Infrequent variants of extrapulmonary tuberculosis pose a challenging public health problem because of the delay in their diagnosis and treatment. Joint involvement is usually encountered in major joints (hip, elbow, knee and ankle). Tuberculous involvement of the temporomandibular joint is extremely uncommon but must be considered in patients with pain, inflammation or joint stiffness not resolved with conventional treatment. PMID: 19814977 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Acta Otorrinolaringologica Espanola) Acta Otorrinolaringologica Espanola journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2880201 Tue, 30 Jun 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2880201 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2880200&cid=s_36880_16_f&fid=36880&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19814978%26dopt%3DAbstract We report a case of myxoid liposarcoma occurring in the retropharyngeal space in a middle-aged male with clinical symptoms of obstructive sleep apnoea. PMID: 19814978 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Acta Otorrinolaringologica Espanola) Acta Otorrinolaringologica Espanola journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2880200 Tue, 30 Jun 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2880200 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2880199&cid=s_36880_16_f&fid=36880&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19814979%26dopt%3DAbstract We report a case of mucocutaneous Leishmaniasis, an uncommon illness in our area. Leishmaniasis covers a group of diseases caused by protozoa of the genus Leishmania with several pathogenic species transmitted by Phlebotomus mosquitoes. Leishmania braziliensis is endemic in parts of South America and is responsible for the mucocutaneous Leishmaniasis reported here. The initial lesion is cutaneous and appears as an ulcer on arms or legs, leaving a scar. In some untreated cases, a late phase may affect the ENT area with hard to treat chronic destructive and mutilating lesions. PMID: 19814979 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Acta Otorrinolaringologica Espanola) Acta Otorrinolaringologica Espanola journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2880199 Tue, 30 Jun 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2880199 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2880198&cid=s_36880_16_f&fid=36880&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19814980%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: García Navalón C, Armengot Carceller M, Sabater Marco V, Reboll Ferrer RM, Frías Moya-Angeler S, Basterra Alegría J, Gutiérrez J Several histopathological modalities of tumours can grow in the rhinopharynx. Solitary extramedullary plasmocytoma (SEP) is a low frequent variety of low-grade lymphoma. The aim of this work is to present a new case of SEP localized in rhinopharynx and to perform a review of diagnostic and therapeutic protocols of these neoplasias. They must be taken into account in the differential diagnosis of nasopharyngeal tumours. PMID: 19814980 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Acta Otorrinolaringologica Espanola) Acta Otorrinolaringologica Espanola journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2880198 Tue, 30 Jun 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2880198 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2561729&cid=s_36880_16_f&fid=36880&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19558899%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: The stability limits and rhythmic weight shift tests are of little utility in the functional evaluation of the elderly with vestibular disorders and in the detection of patients with greater risk of falls. PMID: 19558899 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Acta Otorrinolaringologica Espanola) Acta Otorrinolaringologica Espanola journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2561729 Thu, 30 Apr 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2561729 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2561728&cid=s_36880_16_f&fid=36880&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19558900%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: In patients with whiplash, the most frequent equilibrium symptom is the sensation of fleeting dizziness associated with head movements, while only a small group suffer from vertigo. Although vestibular tests are normal in most patients, we cannot rule out the existence of otolithic lesions. PMID: 19558900 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Acta Otorrinolaringologica Espanola) Acta Otorrinolaringologica Espanola journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2561728 Thu, 30 Apr 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2561728 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2561727&cid=s_36880_16_f&fid=36880&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19558901%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: These results demonstrate that fMRI is a useful imaging technique to investigate the auditory cortex. The contralateral auditory cortex is more responsive than the ipsilateral cortex to tones presented monaurally. PMID: 19558901 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Acta Otorrinolaringologica Espanola) Acta Otorrinolaringologica Espanola journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2561727 Thu, 30 Apr 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2561727 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2561726&cid=s_36880_16_f&fid=36880&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19558902%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Perforation closure in our series (75.9 %) is similar to that reported in the literature. We found contralateral ear pathology and the perforation extension to be associated with poor prognosis after myringoplasty. PMID: 19558902 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Acta Otorrinolaringologica Espanola) Acta Otorrinolaringologica Espanola journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2561726 Thu, 30 Apr 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2561726 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2561725&cid=s_36880_16_f&fid=36880&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19558903%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Our larynx preservation protocol including induction chemotherapy for patients with advanced carcinomas who are candidates for total laryngectomy achieved a total survival rate of 73 % with a 42 % larynx preservation rate. The response to the induction chemotherapy was the factor contributing most to larynx preservation. PMID: 19558903 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Acta Otorrinolaringologica Espanola) Acta Otorrinolaringologica Espanola journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2561725 Thu, 30 Apr 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2561725 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2561724&cid=s_36880_16_f&fid=36880&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19558904%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Most of the fistulas can be managed with conservative treatment. Pectoralis major myocutanenous flap is appropriate when conservative treatment has failed. In small fistulas, nasogastric or gastrostomy tube for feeding can be successfully managed in the ambulatory follow up. The cost-benefit relation must be better analyzed. PMID: 19558904 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Acta Otorrinolaringologica Espanola) Acta Otorrinolaringologica Espanola journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2561724 Thu, 30 Apr 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2561724 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2561723&cid=s_36880_16_f&fid=36880&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19558905%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Chronic maxillary sinusitis showing FBMS is rare and it must be suspected with a prior history of dental procedures. The most frequent source of FBMS is material of odontogenic origin, and non-odontogenic origin secondary to an external injury in an accident or assault is much more unusual. We also review the nature of these foreign bodies, their clinical implications and treatment options. PMID: 19558905 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Acta Otorrinolaringologica Espanola) Acta Otorrinolaringologica Espanola journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2561723 Thu, 30 Apr 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2561723 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2561722&cid=s_36880_16_f&fid=36880&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19558906%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Strict control of a unilateral tonsillar enlargement is possible, but it is mandatory to perform a tonsillectomy when the appearance of the tonsil raises suspicions or there are enlarged lymphatic nodes. PMID: 19558906 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Acta Otorrinolaringologica Espanola) Acta Otorrinolaringologica Espanola journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2561722 Thu, 30 Apr 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2561722 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2561721&cid=s_36880_16_f&fid=36880&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19558907%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Targa-Stramandinoli R, Torres-Pereira C, Piazzetta CM, Giovanini AF, Amenábar JM Salivary gland tumours represent between 2 % and 6.5 %, approximately, of all head and neck tumours. The aim of this paper was to identify the frequency of minor salivary gland tumours among patients in the Oral Medicine Clinic of the Federal University of Paraná during the period from 1997 to 2007. A retrospective study was conducted on 1,923 histopathological analyses of oral lesions. Fourteen cases of salivary gland tumours were found, of which 7 were benign and 7 malignant. The lesions were localized mainly in the palate (71.5 %). By histological type, 50 % of the lesions were characterized as pleomorphic adenoma, 28.6 % mucoepidermoid carcinoma, 14.3 % cystic adenoid carcinoma and 7... Acta Otorrinolaringologica Espanola journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2561721 Thu, 30 Apr 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2561721 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2561720&cid=s_36880_16_f&fid=36880&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19558908%26dopt%3DAbstract In conclusion, the natural course and long-term prognosis of childhood obstructive sleep apnoea syndrome are not well-known and further studies are needed in this area. PMID: 19558908 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Acta Otorrinolaringologica Espanola) Acta Otorrinolaringologica Espanola journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2561720 Thu, 30 Apr 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2561720 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2561719&cid=s_36880_16_f&fid=36880&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19558909%26dopt%3DAbstract We present the case of a 4-year-old girl with PFAPA syndrome who underwent tonsillectomy in January, 2008, and we review the literature. PMID: 19558909 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Acta Otorrinolaringologica Espanola) Acta Otorrinolaringologica Espanola journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2561719 Thu, 30 Apr 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2561719 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2561718&cid=s_36880_16_f&fid=36880&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19558910%26dopt%3DAbstract We present a case of SBFP. PMID: 19558910 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Acta Otorrinolaringologica Espanola) Acta Otorrinolaringologica Espanola journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2561718 Thu, 30 Apr 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2561718 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2561717&cid=s_36880_16_f&fid=36880&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19558911%26dopt%3DAbstract We present the case of a 65-year-old woman with pain and tinnitus in the left ear lasting for one week. Physical examination in the emergency room showed numerous dipteran larvae totally occupying the external auditory canal. After the diagnosis of otic myiasis, the larvae were removed and the patient was discharged after 24 hours of medical observation. The diagnosis of otic myiasis is by means of direct visualization of the larvae in the ear cavities and treatment includes the removal of larvae from the ear. Prognosis is generally good. PMID: 19558911 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Acta Otorrinolaringologica Espanola) Acta Otorrinolaringologica Espanola journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2561717 Thu, 30 Apr 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2561717 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2561716&cid=s_36880_16_f&fid=36880&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19558912%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Fernández-Rodríguez A, Benito-Orejas JI, Jiménez-Pérez AE, Morais-Pérez D PMID: 19558912 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Acta Otorrinolaringologica Espanola) Acta Otorrinolaringologica Espanola journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2561716 Thu, 30 Apr 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2561716 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2533082&cid=s_36880_16_f&fid=36880&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19401072%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: At our centre, myringoplasty achieves anatomical (78%) and functional (56%) success comparable to the results described in the literature. We consider medium-term follow-up to be of the utmost importance because of reperforation phenomena, which may occur as much as 2 years or more after surgery. PMID: 19401072 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Acta Otorrinolaringologica Espanola) Acta Otorrinolaringologica Espanola journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2533082 Sun, 01 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0100 2533082 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2533080&cid=s_36880_16_f&fid=36880&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19401073%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: The high prevalence of complications and after-effects after grommet emplacement needs long-term follow-up in patients. The results obtained suggest the use of grommets with a smaller internal diameter. PMID: 19401073 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Acta Otorrinolaringologica Espanola) Acta Otorrinolaringologica Espanola journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2533080 Sun, 01 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0100 2533080 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2533078&cid=s_36880_16_f&fid=36880&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19401074%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: After assessing our experience, we can conclude that, in the Nucleus Freedom with Contour Advance Electrode cochlear implant, there is a positive statistical relationship between the levels of acoustic reflex induction obtained at the peri-operative stage and the levels of maximum auditory comfort, as determined by behavioural observation techniques for each of the different electrodes, in children up to 14 years old. PMID: 19401074 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Acta Otorrinolaringologica Espanola) Acta Otorrinolaringologica Espanola journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2533078 Sun, 01 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0100 2533078 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2533076&cid=s_36880_16_f&fid=36880&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19401075%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Intratympanic dexamethasone appears to be an effective therapeutic option for patients with sudden onset sensorineural hearing loss who, for whatever reason, cannot be treated with systemic steroids. Nonetheless, randomized controlled trials should be instituted to improve levels of scientific evidence. PMID: 19401075 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Acta Otorrinolaringologica Espanola) Acta Otorrinolaringologica Espanola journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2533076 Sun, 01 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0100 2533076 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2533075&cid=s_36880_16_f&fid=36880&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19401076%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Symptoms appearing after iatrogenic damage to the chorda tympani nerve have, in general, little clinical relevance, especially in the long term, regardless of whether the nerve is dissected or manipulated to various degrees. PMID: 19401076 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Acta Otorrinolaringologica Espanola) Acta Otorrinolaringologica Espanola journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2533075 Sun, 01 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0100 2533075 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2533074&cid=s_36880_16_f&fid=36880&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19401077%26dopt%3DAbstract DISCUSSION: The development of a valid and reliable parent satisfaction questionnaire is important for improving hearing screening programs. PMID: 19401077 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Acta Otorrinolaringologica Espanola) Acta Otorrinolaringologica Espanola journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2533074 Sun, 01 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0100 2533074 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2533073&cid=s_36880_16_f&fid=36880&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19401078%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Microtia may be directly or indirectly associated with the early onset of labour. Future studies should include long-term follow up of the patients in order to detect possible anomalies of the oculo-auriculo-vertebral spectrum. It is also important to take anthropometric measurements to increase the likelihood of detecting cases of grade I microtia and mid-face hypoplasia, and to define with greater accuracy whether isolated microtia is the mildest form of the oculo-auriculo-vertebral syndrome. PMID: 19401078 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Acta Otorrinolaringologica Espanola) Acta Otorrinolaringologica Espanola journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2533073 Sun, 01 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0100 2533073 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2533072&cid=s_36880_16_f&fid=36880&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19401079%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: We have found two main differences with previously reported studies: the elevated mean age of patients with malignant tumours and, probably as a result of this advanced age, the high incidence of squamous cell carcinoma due to metastatic dissemination of skin cancers. PMID: 19401079 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Acta Otorrinolaringologica Espanola) Acta Otorrinolaringologica Espanola journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2533072 Sun, 01 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0100 2533072 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2533071&cid=s_36880_16_f&fid=36880&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19401080%26dopt%3DAbstract This study reviews the need to evaluate the current surgical criteria for this specific condition. PMID: 19401080 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Acta Otorrinolaringologica Espanola) Acta Otorrinolaringologica Espanola journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2533071 Sun, 01 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0100 2533071 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2533070&cid=s_36880_16_f&fid=36880&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19401081%26dopt%3DAbstract This study provides an overview of the natural history of these tumours and the main therapeutic options: observation, surgery and radiosurgery, with comments on their indications, advantages and disadvantages. Due to the completely different approach and peculiar features of bilateral VS in patients with type II neurofibromatosis, these are excluded. PMID: 19401081 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Acta Otorrinolaringologica Espanola) Acta Otorrinolaringologica Espanola journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2533070 Sun, 01 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0100 2533070 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2533069&cid=s_36880_16_f&fid=36880&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19401082%26dopt%3DAbstract We report a case of desmoplastic small round cell tumour of the sub-maxillary gland, with an evolution of 8 months, affecting a 36 year old male. He suffered chronic lymphatic leukaemia five years ago and needed a bone marrow transplant. There was a 4x3 cm tumour. There were no signs of malignancy on the CT scan. A right sub-maxillectomy was performed. The pathology analysis gave a diagnosis of DSRCT. Post-surgical radiotherapy was given. The definitive diagnosis was reached using immunohistochemical techniques, such as polyphenotypical differentiation (epithelial, mesenchymal and neural), and by demonstration of translocation (11;22)(p13;q12). Sub-maxillary location is very rare. PMID: 19401082 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Acta Otorrinolaringologica Espanola) Acta Otorrinolaringologica Espanola journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2533069 Sun, 01 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0100 2533069 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2533068&cid=s_36880_16_f&fid=36880&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19401083%26dopt%3DAbstract We report here the case of a patient who presented first-bite syndrome after being operated on for a cervical sympathetic chain schwannoma. PMID: 19401083 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Acta Otorrinolaringologica Espanola) Acta Otorrinolaringologica Espanola journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2533068 Sun, 01 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0100 2533068 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2533067&cid=s_36880_16_f&fid=36880&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19401084%26dopt%3DAbstract We describe here a case of ossifying fibroma in the temporal bone with a review of the current literature. PMID: 19401084 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Acta Otorrinolaringologica Espanola) Acta Otorrinolaringologica Espanola journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2533067 Sun, 01 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0100 2533067 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2533066&cid=s_36880_16_f&fid=36880&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19401085%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Sánchez-Legaza E, Sanmartín Anaya A, Rodríguez Fernández-Freire A PMID: 19401085 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Acta Otorrinolaringologica Espanola) Acta Otorrinolaringologica Espanola journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2533066 Sun, 01 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0100 2533066 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2533065&cid=s_36880_16_f&fid=36880&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19245769%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Sánchez-Granjel M, Benito González F, Batuecas Caletrío A The development of knowledge of paragangliomas has been inextricably linked to the development of all fields of medicine. Throughout history, both knowledge of diseases and technical improvements in diagnosis have served to understand these tumors, although unanswered questions remain. From the XVIII century to the XXI century events sometimes unexpected and other times intensely sought have occurred that have helped to identify the characteristics of these tumors. These events have ranged from description of paragangliomas to their genetic diagnosis. The incidence of paragangliomas is not high. Nevertheless, the variability of these tumors in terms of their localization, forms of presentation, possibilit... Acta Otorrinolaringologica Espanola journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2533065 Sun, 01 Feb 2009 00:00:00 +0100 2533065 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2533064&cid=s_36880_16_f&fid=36880&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19245770%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Carretero González J, Blanco Pérez P, Vázquez Osorio MT, Benito González F, Sañudo Tejedo JR Paragangliomas are tumors that arise in the extraadrenal paraganglia and result from migration of neural crest cells during embryonic development. Based on their anatomical distribution, innervation and microscopic structure, these tumors can be classified into interrelated families: branchiomeric paraganglia (related to the branchial clefts and arches), intravagal, aortic-sympathetic and visceral-autonomic. Head and neck paragangliomas belong mainly to the first two of these families. The present article is divided into two parts. The first part reviews the embryological origin of these tumors. Special emphasis is placed on the process of neurulation or neural... Acta Otorrinolaringologica Espanola journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2533064 Sun, 01 Feb 2009 00:00:00 +0100 2533064 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2533062&cid=s_36880_16_f&fid=36880&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19245771%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Antúnez Plaza P, Santos-Briz Terrón A, Sáncho de Salas M, Flores Corral T Paragangliomas arise from the extra-adrenal paraganglion system. Histologically, paragangliomas are usually easy to diagnose, with well-defined characteristics. These lesions are clearly delimited and highly vascular and are composed of cell balls (Zellballen) separated by thin fibrous septa. These cell balls are composed of two types of cells: chief cells and sustentacular cells. Other, less frequent patterns, which are nearly always focal, can also be found and hamper diagnosis: angiomatoid, fusocellular and clear cell. Some paragangliomas show intense fibrosis, which can compress and distort the cell balls, giving rise to a pseudoinfiltrative appearance (sclerosing paragangliomas). With... Acta Otorrinolaringologica Espanola journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2533062 Sun, 01 Feb 2009 00:00:00 +0100 2533062 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2533060&cid=s_36880_16_f&fid=36880&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19245772%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Núñez Lozano M, González Sarmiento R Paragangliomas and pheochromocytomas are neuroendocrine tumors arising in the extraadrenal and adrenal medulla, respectively. These tumors appear in certain familial syndromes, such as multiple endocrine neoplasia types 1 and 2, Von Hippel Lindau disease, neurofibromatosis type 1 and familial paraganglioma syndromes. The latter syndromes show a strong association with germline mutations of succinate dehydrogenase subunits, such as SDHB, SDHC and SDHD. This enzyme complex is related to tumorigenesis through mechanisms involved in cell proliferation, apoptosis, and alterations in oxygen sensing function, although none of these factors has been clearly identified as a cause of tumoral development. In the last few years, several ... Acta Otorrinolaringologica Espanola journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2533060 Sun, 01 Feb 2009 00:00:00 +0100 2533060 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2533058&cid=s_36880_16_f&fid=36880&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19245773%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Pérez Plasencia D, Gutiérrez Fonseca R, Ramos Macías A The terms glomus or chemodectoma arose with knowledge of the histological structure of these tumors; their paraganglionic cells, together with autonomic ganglion cells, form the paraganglia, and consequently the most appropriate term to describe these tumors is paraganglioma. Classification of these tumors varies according to the parameter chosen: patient age, secretory capacity or biochemical behavior, whether the tumor is isolated or syndromic, or benign or malignant, etc. Moreover, there are other classifications based on other features such as localization, extension, the recommended surgical approach, immunohistochemical characteristics of the tumor, whether the tumor is hereditary, etc. None of these c... Acta Otorrinolaringologica Espanola journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2533058 Sun, 01 Feb 2009 00:00:00 +0100 2533058 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2533056&cid=s_36880_16_f&fid=36880&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19245774%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Sánchez Marcos AI, Santos Gorjón P, Sánchez González F, Muñoz Herrera A Head and neck paragangliomas are slow-growing tumors and the initial symptoms are sometimes non-specific, often hampering and delaying diagnosis. These tumors may be asymptomatic, even when they have reached a considerable size. Symptomatology is highly varied in terms of anatomical location, stage (degree of invasion, local involvement and the presence of metastasis) and catecholamine secretion (pheochromocytoma), which not only produces a series of systemic manifestations but also serves as a guide to the search for specific genetic diseases, of which these tumors may be a component. Thus, in addition to identifying their anatomical location, excess catecholamine production must ... Acta Otorrinolaringologica Espanola journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2533056 Sun, 01 Feb 2009 00:00:00 +0100 2533056 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2533054&cid=s_36880_16_f&fid=36880&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19245775%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Paniagua Escudero JC, de la Mano González S, Asensio Calle JF Cross-sectional imaging techniques [magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and computed tomography (CT)] are essential in the presurgical evaluation of paragangliomas. These techniques provide data on tumoral hypervascularity, tumoral margins, invasion of neighboring structures, tumoral multifocality and the presence of metastasis. These imaging techniques are also essential for sequential volume assessment in non-surgical cases, postoperative evaluation and screening of familial forms. MRI is the technique of choice in paraganglioma assessment due to high contrast resolution among tissues, optimizing visualization of tumoral delimitation and the degree of local invasion. In addition, with the new dynamic MR angiogra... Acta Otorrinolaringologica Espanola journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2533054 Sun, 01 Feb 2009 00:00:00 +0100 2533054 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2533052&cid=s_36880_16_f&fid=36880&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19245776%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Pérez Higueras A, Saura Lorente P, García Alonso J, de las Heras García JA The present article aims to describe the current role of interventional neuroradiology in the diagnosis and treatment of head and neck paragangliomas, based on our experience and a literature review. The cellular polymorphism of head and neck paragangliomas confers these tumors with their characteristics hypervascularization (angioarchitecture) with characteristic arteriographic signs and hemorrhage that justify presurgical embolization. The main indications of digital angiography in head and neck paragangliomas are to confirm diagnosis and identify functional involvement of the large cervical vessels, as well as their possible vascular replacement. Extensive carotid or jugular involvemen... Acta Otorrinolaringologica Espanola journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2533052 Sun, 01 Feb 2009 00:00:00 +0100 2533052 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2533050&cid=s_36880_16_f&fid=36880&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19245777%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Tamayo Alonso P, Ruano Pérez R, Muñoz Herrera A Head and neck paragangliomas are neuroendocrine tumors that express somatostatin type 2 receptors and can consequently be visualized through nuclear imaging techniques, using radionuclide-labelled somatostatin analogs, specifically 111In-pentetreotide. 111In-pentetreotide scintigraphy is a safe and non-invasive technique that can be used to explore the entire body; thus, multifocal paragangliomas as well as malignant paragangliomas with local and distant metastasis can be detected. Because this technique is functional, it is highly useful to confirm recurrence or residual tumors, as well as to follow-up patients undergoing surgery. Paragangliomas can be familial and consequently this technique can be used for screening ... Acta Otorrinolaringologica Espanola journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2533050 Sun, 01 Feb 2009 00:00:00 +0100 2533050 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2533048&cid=s_36880_16_f&fid=36880&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19245778%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: López Correa T, Sánchez Hernández MV, Briz Sánchez E, Estévez Amores FI Head and neck paragangliomas are infrequent tumors that, for various reasons, may pose a particular challenge to anesthesiologists. It is especially important to rule out vasoactive amine secretion by the tumor and, when this occurs, to establish appropriate medical treatment before surgery as well as to maintain hemodynamic stability in the perioperative period. Balanced anesthetic techniques that allow early awakening and neurological evaluation are recommended. Bleeding, which can be profuse, must be closely monitored. In the postoperative period, special attention must be paid to the risk of bronchial aspiration and the development of compressive cervical hematoma, as well as t... Acta Otorrinolaringologica Espanola journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2533048 Sun, 01 Feb 2009 00:00:00 +0100 2533048 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2533046&cid=s_36880_16_f&fid=36880&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19245779%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Lozano Sánchez FS, Muñoz Herrera A The present article reviews the current panorama of the surgical treatment of carotid paragangliomas. The article begins by discussing surgical indications and preoperative aspects (Shamblins classification, the value of genetic study, informed consent, the utility of embolization, etc). Intraoperative aspects (surgical team) and features of the surgical technique (the patients position, incision and exposition, vessel control and identification of nerves, subadventitial or periadventitial tumoral excision, the need for arterial resection and reconstruction, etc.) are discussed in depth. Postoperative aspects, morbidity (neurological and vascular) and mortality, as well as how to follow-up these patients, are discussed at the end of... Acta Otorrinolaringologica Espanola journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2533046 Sun, 01 Feb 2009 00:00:00 +0100 2533046 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2533044&cid=s_36880_16_f&fid=36880&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19245780%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Suárez Nieto C, Llorente Pendás JL, Gómez Martínez J Vagal paragangliomas are much less frequent than carotid and jugulo-tympanic paragangliomas and, like these other forms, can be sporadic or familial. The familial forms usually occur as isolated tumors or within syndromic entities such as multiple endocrine neoplasia type IIA-B, Von Hippel- Lindau syndrome and neurofibromatosis type 1. The genes causing the disease are located in three loci: SDHD (11q23), SDHC (1q21) and SDHB (1p36.1p35). Approximately one-third of apparently sporadic paragangliomas also show germline SDH mutations. In familial forms, the rate of multicentric tumors is up to 30-40%. Vagal paragangliomas arise from arise from paraganglia associated with the vagus nerve. Lower cranial nerve... Acta Otorrinolaringologica Espanola journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2533044 Sun, 01 Feb 2009 00:00:00 +0100 2533044 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2533042&cid=s_36880_16_f&fid=36880&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19245781%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: de la Cruz A, Teufert KB, Santa Cruz S Today's imaging studies accurately delineate the extent of glomus tumors of the temporal bone. Microsurgical techniques allow total removal of even the largest tumors with acceptable morbidity. While surgical management is the principal treatment of glomus tumors, stereotactic fractionated radiation therapy may be used as an alternative treatment when there is a risk of cranial neuropathy with surgical management. We should be aware of the full range of management options and base treatment choice on the age and medical condition of the patient and location and size of the tumor. PMID: 19245781 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Acta Otorrinolaringologica Espanola) Acta Otorrinolaringologica Espanola journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2533042 Sun, 01 Feb 2009 00:00:00 +0100 2533042 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2533040&cid=s_36880_16_f&fid=36880&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19245782%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Jaume Bauzá G, Tomás Barberán M, Sarría Echegaray P, Epprecht González P, The most common sequelae in the treatment of head and neck chemodectomas are cranial nerve lesions; of these, the most frequently affected are the trigeminal, facial, glossopharyngeal, vagus and hypoglossus nerves. The lesions of the lower cranial nerves (IX, X, XI and XII) affect the oral and pharyngeal phases of swallowing and frequently lead to aspiration. The frequency with which these nerves are affected varies according to several factors, being 30% in glomus vagale tumors and 20% in carotid tumors. If the V and VII cranial nerves are affected, defects in oral preparation, bolus transport and drooling may occur. Lesions of the XI and X cranial nerves are associated with de... Acta Otorrinolaringologica Espanola journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2533040 Sun, 01 Feb 2009 00:00:00 +0100 2533040 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2533038&cid=s_36880_16_f&fid=36880&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19245783%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Nieto Palacios A, Martínez Alvarez R, del Barco Morillo E Paragangliomas are rare tumors and most are benign: less than 10% show criteria for malignancy. In the head and neck, the main locations are carotid, jugulo-tympanic and vagal. Surgery continues to be the mainstay of treatment but both external beam radiotherapy (EBRT) and stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) have been shown to be effective therapeutic alternatives. EBRT requires large volumes to cover the lesion, while radiosurgery allows administration of a high dose in a smaller volume, with high precision, which should reduce the number of long-term complications. The results in terms of local control with both treatment modalities are good, as reflected in published series. The role of chemotherapy is restricted to... Acta Otorrinolaringologica Espanola journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2533038 Sun, 01 Feb 2009 00:00:00 +0100 2533038 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2251504&cid=s_36880_16_f&fid=36880&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19268123%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Hypopharyngeal cancer is still the one with the worst prognosis in the head and neck area. The poor survival rate seems to be related primarily to advanced stage disease at presentation and particularly to the status of cervical lymph-node metastases. PMID: 19268123 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Acta Otorrinolaringologica Espanola) Acta Otorrinolaringologica Espanola journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2251504 Thu, 01 Jan 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2251504 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2251502&cid=s_36880_16_f&fid=36880&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19268124%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: In this study the diagnosis, extension and surgical management were supported in the imaging. A closed separation between the anterior cranial fossa ant the sinus is necessary after the resection. The reconstruction was performed using a pedicled pericranial flap and titanium mesh in most of the cases. PMID: 19268124 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Acta Otorrinolaringologica Espanola) Acta Otorrinolaringologica Espanola journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2251502 Thu, 01 Jan 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2251502 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2251497&cid=s_36880_16_f&fid=36880&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19268125%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Most parapharyngeal space tumours can be removed surgically with a low rate of complications and recurrence. The transcervical approach is the most frequently used. PMID: 19268125 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Acta Otorrinolaringologica Espanola) Acta Otorrinolaringologica Espanola journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2251497 Thu, 01 Jan 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2251497 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2251491&cid=s_36880_16_f&fid=36880&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19268126%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: 27 patients were studied. The clinical profile of the patient type is a middle-aged individual from rural areas, with a 1:1 male/female ratio, asymptomatic but affected by growing laterocervical lymphadenopathies, often appearing in summer, and notable on palpation, without any demonstrable entranceway. However, the profile is subject to variable patterns. The suspected diagnosis was confirmed on the basis of serological determinations (93 %). Two groups were observed: one formed by those with less evident clinical manifestations and an early ganglionar stage that mostly evolved well with specific antibiotic therapy, and another one with major clinical manifestations or advanced stage in which surgical procedures were required although subsequent evolution was good. In areas o... Acta Otorrinolaringologica Espanola journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2251491 Thu, 01 Jan 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2251491 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2251482&cid=s_36880_16_f&fid=36880&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19268127%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: The rising demand for emergency attention in hospitals must be meticulously analyzed because it might become even worse, taking epidemiological trends into account. Different foci and new policies regarding emergency centres should be proposed. PMID: 19268127 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Acta Otorrinolaringologica Espanola) Acta Otorrinolaringologica Espanola journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2251482 Thu, 01 Jan 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2251482 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2251477&cid=s_36880_16_f&fid=36880&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19268128%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: The progressive open-field application of nature sounds has been effective in eliminating hyperacusis in a short space of time. PMID: 19268128 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Acta Otorrinolaringologica Espanola) Acta Otorrinolaringologica Espanola journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2251477 Thu, 01 Jan 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2251477 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2251474&cid=s_36880_16_f&fid=36880&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19268129%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: A positive result could help in the design of amplification systems to improve speech intelligibility. In addition, the exploratory tool could allow neuro-acoustic exploration, useful in the central auditory pathology studies. PMID: 19268129 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Acta Otorrinolaringologica Espanola) Acta Otorrinolaringologica Espanola journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2251474 Thu, 01 Jan 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2251474 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2251471&cid=s_36880_16_f&fid=36880&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19268130%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Nowadays, vestibular evoked myogenic potentials make it possible to advance further in the study of Vestibular Neuritis. Complete and superior vestibular neuritis are much more frequent than inferior vestibular neuritis. Clinical behaviour is similar in the sub-types found. PMID: 19268130 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Acta Otorrinolaringologica Espanola) Acta Otorrinolaringologica Espanola journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2251471 Thu, 01 Jan 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2251471 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2251467&cid=s_36880_16_f&fid=36880&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19268131%26dopt%3DAbstract We report our experience in eight patients with oropharyngeal tularaemia with cervical adenopathies. The mean age was 45 years (11-76), with 5 males. All suffered oropharyngeal pain, fever and asthenia. The time elapsed between the onset of symptoms and attending our clinic varied from 8 to 60 days. Mean duration of oropharyngeal symptoms was 11.7 days, and adenopathies appeared in the first three days. Resolution of adenopathies occurred at 2 to 3.5 months. Three cases needed surgical drainage and two fistulized spontaneously. Seven patients were treated with ciprofloxacin and one with erythromycin. A correct and precocious antibiotic therapy, and sometimes surgical drainage, could accelerate the healing process. PMID: 19268131 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Acta Otorrinolaringologica... Acta Otorrinolaringologica Espanola journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2251467 Thu, 01 Jan 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2251467 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2251464&cid=s_36880_16_f&fid=36880&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19268132%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Peralta Fernández G Following a dramatic fall in tuberculosis, the last two decades have seen not only an increase in its overall frequency but also the extrapulmonary forms, including head and neck tuberculosis, have increased in proportion. Despite this rise, head and neck tuberculosis is still very rare, except for cervical adenitis. This fact and the non-specific nature of its presentation explain that tuberculosis is often an unexpected finding in biopsy results. Notwithstanding the advances in the diagnosis of tuberculosis, with ever speedier and more reliable tests such as polymerase chain reaction, its detection almost always requires the performance of invasive procedures such as punctures or biopsies. On the other hand, the diagnostic gold standard is still the ... Acta Otorrinolaringologica Espanola journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2251464 Thu, 01 Jan 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2251464 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2251461&cid=s_36880_16_f&fid=36880&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19268133%26dopt%3DAbstract We present a case of frontal mucocele secondary to ostium drainage obstruction due to herniated orbital content. This entailed difficulties for intranasal surgical resolution so a combined approach was used. The different surgical options for treating such cases are discussed. PMID: 19268133 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Acta Otorrinolaringologica Espanola) Acta Otorrinolaringologica Espanola journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2251461 Thu, 01 Jan 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2251461 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2251458&cid=s_36880_16_f&fid=36880&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19268134%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Pérez-Fernández CA, Armengot-Carceller M, Gracia Lozano de Arnilla C, Pérez Vallés A, Basterra-Alegría J Chondromyxoid fibroma is an infrequent bone tumour in the craniofacial bones and exceptional in the paranasal sinuses. This unusual location, its non-specific clinical manifestation and aggressive behaviour with local destruction and a high recurrence rate can complicate precise diagnosis and treatment. PMID: 19268134 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Acta Otorrinolaringologica Espanola) Acta Otorrinolaringologica Espanola journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2251458 Thu, 01 Jan 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2251458 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2251456&cid=s_36880_16_f&fid=36880&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19268135%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Serradilla López JM, Coscarón Blanco E, Jáñez Moral M, Muñoz Herrera A PMID: 19268135 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Acta Otorrinolaringologica Espanola) Acta Otorrinolaringologica Espanola journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2251456 Thu, 01 Jan 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2251456 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2251453&cid=s_36880_16_f&fid=36880&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19268136%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Mesa Marrero M, Villarreal Salcedo M PMID: 19268136 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Acta Otorrinolaringologica Espanola) Acta Otorrinolaringologica Espanola journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2251453 Thu, 01 Jan 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2251453 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2251450&cid=s_36880_16_f&fid=36880&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19268137%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: PMID: 19268137 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Acta Otorrinolaringologica Espanola) Acta Otorrinolaringologica Espanola journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2251450 Thu, 01 Jan 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2251450 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2041149&cid=s_36880_16_f&fid=36880&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19080782%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: We did not find any effect of ambient humidity variation between 42 % and 67 % on human olfactory sensitivity for pyridine. PMID: 19080782 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Acta Otorrinolaringologica Espanola) Acta Otorrinolaringologica Espanola journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2041149 Mon, 01 Dec 2008 05:00:00 +0100 2041149