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Complications of hydroxyapatite bone cement reconstruction of retrosigmoid craniotomy: Two cases.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
We describe 2 cases of hydroxyapatite resorption and subsequent seroma formation in patients who had undergone retrosigmoid craniotomy. The presentation in both cases mimicked a CSF leak. In both cases, the fragmented cement was removed, and the patient experienced no further complications. While hydroxyapatite cement is a highly useful product for the reconstruction of some craniofacial or skull base defects, we believe that it should not be used for the reconstruction of retrosigmoid/suboccipital craniotomies because it is associated with unacceptably high complication rates. Surgeons must exercise caution in selecting c...
Source: Ear, Nose and Throat Journal - November 1, 2009 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Benson AG, Djalilian HR Tags: Ear Nose Throat J Source Type: journals

Laser-induced thermal therapy and cisplatin for recurrent head and neck cancer: A case characterized by an unusually long disease-free survival.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Recurrent squamous cell carcinoma after major surgery and microvascular reconstruction with a free-flap transfer is difficult to handle via conventional treatment methods. Based on our experience with laser-induced thermal therapy for recurrent head and neck tumors, we explored an aggressive treatment protocol using laser thermal ablation with concurrent cisplatin chemotherapy as a minimally invasive option for the treatment of a patient with recurrent squamous cell carcinoma of the neck who had previously undergone a reconstructive free-flap transfer. Because of the very favorable outcome we observed in this patient w...
Source: Ear, Nose and Throat Journal - November 1, 2009 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Joo J, Sercarz JA, Paolini AA, Castro DJ, Paiva MB Tags: Ear Nose Throat J Source Type: journals

Extranasopharyngeal angiofibroma of the nasal septum: A case report.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
We report here a case of a 22-year-old man with a vascular mass arising from his nasal septum. The histopathology report was consistent with angiofibroma. We also review other cases in the literature of angiofibroma arising from the nasal septum and discuss a theory of the likely origin of angiofibroma. PMID: 19924651 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Ear, Nose and Throat Journal)
Source: Ear, Nose and Throat Journal - November 1, 2009 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Mohindra S, Grover G, Bal AK Tags: Ear Nose Throat J Source Type: journals

Giant retropharyngeal abscess in an adult as a complication of acute tonsillitis: Case report.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
We describe the case of a 22-year-old man with a massive retropharyngeal abscess that was caused by inadequate treatment of acute tonsillitis. He responded well to surgical drainage and empiric antibiotic therapy. PMID: 19924652 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Ear, Nose and Throat Journal)
Source: Ear, Nose and Throat Journal - November 1, 2009 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Ozbek C, Dagli S, Tuna EE, Ciftci O, Ozdem C Tags: Ear Nose Throat J Source Type: journals

An acute ischemic stroke secondary to sphenoid sinusitis.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
We report the case of a 28-year-old woman with acute sphenoid sinusitis complicated by ischemic stroke in the left caudate nucleus, lentiform nucleus, and posterior part of the internal capsule. The stroke was diagnosed on magnetic resonance imaging. Also, magnetic resonance angiography showed a narrowing of the internal carotid artery and a narrowing of the first part of the left anterior and middle cerebral arteries (A1 and M1 segments). The patient was treated with medical therapy, including antibiotics, and surgical drainage of the sphenoid sinus via an endoscopic approach. Her outcome was good, and she experienced min...
Source: Ear, Nose and Throat Journal - November 1, 2009 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Righini CA, Bing F, Bessou P, Boubagra K, Reyt E Tags: Ear Nose Throat J Source Type: journals

Sclerosing mucoepidermoid carcinoma of the parotid gland: Case report.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
This report describes a case involving a 57-year-old woman with an intermediate-grade sclerosing mucoepidermoid carcinoma of the parotid gland. She underwent superficial parotidectomy and radiation therapy with excellent results. Diagnosis and options for treatment are discussed, as well as a review of the literature, which demonstrates that this is an extremely rare malignancy with no strict protocol for treatment. PMID: 19924654 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Ear, Nose and Throat Journal)
Source: Ear, Nose and Throat Journal - November 1, 2009 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Shinhar SY Tags: Ear Nose Throat J Source Type: journals

Oropharyngeal reconstruction using a myomucosal uvular transposition flap following transoral resection of oropharyngeal carcinoma.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
We describe our experience with using a myomucosal uvular transposition flap for oropharyngeal reconstruction in a series of 11 patients. Unlike flap techniques that involve the use of palatal or uvular tissue, our technique does not require release incisions in the contralateral palate. This simple technique can be used to reconstruct defects as large as 50% of the soft palate and lateral oropharynx with minimal postoperative morbidity and only a minimal increase in surgical time compared with free-tissue transfer and myocutaneous pedicled flaps. PMID: 19924655 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Ear, Nose and Throat Journal)
Source: Ear, Nose and Throat Journal - November 1, 2009 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Hussain A, Evans A Tags: Ear Nose Throat J Source Type: journals

Synchronous presentation of extramedullary plasmacytoma in the nasopharynx and the larynx.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
We report a new case, which occurred in a 46-year-old woman. She was treated with a combination of surgery, radiotherapy, and chemotherapy. At 2 years of follow-up, no evidence of recurrence or progression to multiple myeloma was noted. We discuss the clinical features and treatment of plasma cell neoplasms in general and their three variants in particular. PMID: 19924656 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Ear, Nose and Throat Journal)
Source: Ear, Nose and Throat Journal - November 1, 2009 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Iseri M, Ozturk M, Ulubil SA Tags: Ear Nose Throat J Source Type: journals

Electronic medical records: Federal incentives.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
PMID: 19924657 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Ear, Nose and Throat Journal)
Source: Ear, Nose and Throat Journal - November 1, 2009 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Sataloff RT Tags: Ear Nose Throat J Source Type: journals

Complete obstruction of the stapes footplate by a dehiscent facial nerve in stapedectomy.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
PMID: 19924658 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Ear, Nose and Throat Journal)
Source: Ear, Nose and Throat Journal - November 1, 2009 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Rothholtz VS, Djalilian HR Tags: Ear Nose Throat J Source Type: journals

First branchial cleft cyst (type II).Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
PMID: 19924659 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Ear, Nose and Throat Journal)
Source: Ear, Nose and Throat Journal - November 1, 2009 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Ankur G, Bhalla AS, Sharma R Tags: Ear Nose Throat J Source Type: journals

Cholesteatoma.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
PMID: 19924660 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Ear, Nose and Throat Journal)
Source: Ear, Nose and Throat Journal - November 1, 2009 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Caponetti G, Thompson LD, Pantanowitz L Tags: Ear Nose Throat J Source Type: journals

Epidemiologic study to explore links between Ménière syndrome and migraine headache.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
In this study the data collected from the NHIS for the years 1986 to 1988 and 1994 were analyzed to determine the incidence of Ménière syndrome and migraine headache. A total of 423,400 individuals were interviewed over the combined 4 years included in this evaluation. The incidence of migraine headache was calculated at 3.8%, and the incidence of Ménière syndrome was estimated at 0.14%. The incidence of migraine headache in patients with Ménière syndrome was estimated at 4.5%. The incidence of migraine headache was not substantially elevated in patients with Ménière syndrome when co...
Source: Ear, Nose and Throat Journal - November 1, 2009 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Gopen Q, Viirre E, Anderson J Tags: Ear Nose Throat J Source Type: journals

External auditory canal cholesteatoma: A rare complication of tympanoplasty.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
The author describes a rare case of external auditory canal cholesteatoma. This particular case occurred in a 20-year-old woman who had undergone a tympanoplasty 1 year earlier. Previous tympanoplasty is one of several known predisposing factors for external auditory canal cholesteatoma. The mass was excised, and it was diagnosed on histopathology. The patient recovered uneventfully. PMID: 19924662 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Ear, Nose and Throat Journal)
Source: Ear, Nose and Throat Journal - November 1, 2009 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Viswanatha B Tags: Ear Nose Throat J Source Type: journals

Granulocytic sarcoma of the nasal cavity: A case report.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
We describe the case of a 55-year-old man who presented with an intranasal mass that was later diagnosed as a granulocytic sarcoma. The mass was treated with rapid initiation of chemotherapy, which produced a substantial decrease in tumor bulk. Granulocytic sarcoma is often mistaken for lymphoma or other poorly differentiated malignancies, and the correct diagnosis requires a high index of clinical suspicion. PMID: 19924663 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Ear, Nose and Throat Journal)
Source: Ear, Nose and Throat Journal - November 1, 2009 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Gorman M, Ahmed KA, Pallera A, Samant S Tags: Ear Nose Throat J Source Type: journals

Validation of a pediatric cough questionnaire.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
We conducted a study to determine if a five-item pediatric cough questionnaire (PCQ) is a valid and reliable means of measuring cough-specific quality of life in children. The five questions, which are answered by the child's parent or caregiver, cover cough frequency (Q1), sleep disturbance of the child (Q2), sleep disturbance of the parent (Q3), cough severity (Q4), and the degree of bothersomeness to the child (Q5). Each of the five items was scored on a 6-point Likert scale. The PCQ was administered three times. The first occurred when the parent telephoned to schedule an appointment for the child at a pediatric pu...
Source: Ear, Nose and Throat Journal - November 1, 2009 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Hartnick CJ, Zurakowski D, Haver K Tags: Ear Nose Throat J Source Type: journals

Mylohyoid cysticercosis: A rare submandibular mass.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Cysticercosis is endemic in developing countries such as India. This infection is acquired via ingestion of cysticerci, the larvae of the Taenia solium (tapeworm, or cestode), in uncooked/undercooked pork or fecally contaminated food or water. Although skeletal muscle commonly harbors the cysticerci, we report a case in which they had infested the mylohyoid muscle in the floor of mouth, a site that has not been mentioned previously in the literature. PMID: 19924665 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Ear, Nose and Throat Journal)
Source: Ear, Nose and Throat Journal - November 1, 2009 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Virk RS, Panda N, Ghosh S Tags: Ear Nose Throat J Source Type: journals

Bilateral atticoantral chronic suppurative otitis media presenting as bilateral cutaneous mastoid fistulas.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Postauricular cutaneous mastoid fistula secondary to chronic suppurative otitis media (CSOM) is an unusual complication. Bilateral manifestation along with primary acquired cholesteatoma and atelectasis of the pars tensa as an end-stage complication in the natural course of atticoantral CSOM is rare. This kind of complication has a very morbid effect on the ear, and it poses a therapeutic challenge in terms of eradicating disease and restoring function. In this article, we describe the unusual course of an atticoantral CSOM that (1) began as a primary acquired cholesteatoma simultaneously in both ears, (2) proceeded to...
Source: Ear, Nose and Throat Journal - September 30, 2009 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Bhat KV, Udayashankar SG, Venkatesha BK, Kumar P Tags: Ear Nose Throat J Source Type: journals

Atypical lipomatous tumor/well-differentiated liposarcoma of the parotid gland: Case report and literature review.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
We report a new case of primary atypical lipomatous tumor/well-differentiated liposarcoma of the parotid gland in a 77-year-old man. Because only a very limited number of case reports and small series have been published on liposarcoma in the head and neck, we also provide a review of the literature on this uncommon disease entity. PMID: 19826985 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Ear, Nose and Throat Journal)
Source: Ear, Nose and Throat Journal - September 30, 2009 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Mahmood U, Nguyen JD, Chang J, Gu M, Wong BJ Tags: Ear Nose Throat J Source Type: journals

Is a head bandage useful after otoplasty? A quasi-randomized controlled study of complications and patient satisfaction.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
We conducted a prospective, quasi-randomized, controlled study to evaluate the incidence of postoperative complications and the degree of long-term patient satisfaction associated with the use or nonuse of a head bandage following otoplasty (pinnaplasty). Our study population was made up of 84 consecutively presenting patients who had undergone bilateral otoplasty (either an antihelical or conchaplasty procedure) for the correction of prominent ears under general anesthesia from January 2000 through March 2005. Patients ranged in age from 5 to 56 years (median: 13); 69 patients (82%) were aged 19 years and younger. Of ...
Source: Ear, Nose and Throat Journal - September 30, 2009 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Orabi AA, Chintamani BH, Timms MS Tags: Ear Nose Throat J Source Type: journals

Voice and swallowing disorders: Functional results and quality of life following supracricoid laryngectomy with cricohyoidoepiglottopexy.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
We conducted a prospective study of 11 patients with laryngeal cancer who underwent supracricoid laryngectomy with cricohyoidoepiglottopexy. Our goal was to evaluate their postoperative voice and swallowing function and to ascertain the impact that surgery had on patient-perceived quality of life. Postoperative assessments were made by auditory perception analyses, objective voice analyses, the Voice Handicap Index questionnaire, the Quality of Life in Swallowing Disorders questionnaire, and videofluoroscopy. Following surgery, 8 patients experienced severe dysphonia and 3 experienced moderate dysphonia. Also, 5 patien...
Source: Ear, Nose and Throat Journal - September 30, 2009 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Portas JG, Queija Ddos S, Arine LP, Ferreira AS, Dedivitis RA, Lehn CN, Barros AP Tags: Ear Nose Throat J Source Type: journals

Adult presentation of a fourth branchial pouch sinus.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
We report a rare case of an intrathyroidal fourth branchial pouch sinus in an adult. A 36-year-old man presented with a recurrent left-sided deep neck abscess. A diagnostic evaluation by barium pharyngoesophagography in conjunction with computed tomography revealed the presence of a sinus tract that extended inferiorly from the left piriform sinus to the left thyroid lobe. The synchronous use of both of these imaging modalities with shared contrast enabled us both to establish the diagnosis and formulate a successful surgical approach. The patient underwent elective neck exploration with resection of the left thyroid lobe ...
Source: Ear, Nose and Throat Journal - September 30, 2009 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Robitschek J, Bothwell N, Takahashi G, Hall D, Sniezek J Tags: Ear Nose Throat J Source Type: journals

Correlation of central auditory processing deficits and vascular loop syndrome.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
We report a case involving a 49-year-old woman with vascular loop syndrome. The patient was evaluated because of complaints of decreased hearing sensitivity in her right ear. Central auditory tests were performed. The patient was found to have an asymmetry on pure-tone audiometry and an auditory processing deficit, suggesting central pathology. Magnetic resonance imaging confirmed central involvement, revealing a vascular loop extending into the right internal auditory canal. This case report demonstrates that auditory deficits may result from vascular loop compression and that these deficits may benefit from a battery of ...
Source: Ear, Nose and Throat Journal - September 30, 2009 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Shinn JB, Bush ML, Jones RO Tags: Ear Nose Throat J Source Type: journals

Columellar schwannoma.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
We report a case of a columellar schwannoma in a 57-year-old white man. The mass was easily palpated on physical examination, and it was removed surgically. We summarize this case and discuss the incidence, general characteristics, radiographic findings, pathology, and treatment of schwannomas. PMID: 19826990 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Ear, Nose and Throat Journal)
Source: Ear, Nose and Throat Journal - September 30, 2009 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Tidmore T, Calhoun KH, Hirschi S, Miick R Tags: Ear Nose Throat J Source Type: journals

Alveolar soft-part sarcoma of the tongue in a 17-month-old.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
We report a new case of lingual ASPS in a young child. Our patient was a 17-month-old girl whose tumor was located at the base of the tongue. She was successfully treated with surgical excision without adjuvant radiation or chemotherapy. Postoperatively, she has remained disease-free during 4 years of follow-up. PMID: 19826991 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Ear, Nose and Throat Journal)
Source: Ear, Nose and Throat Journal - September 30, 2009 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Hillyer S, Vicens JC, Levinson H, Bhayani R, Mesea L, Chaudhry R, Fayans E, Fogler R Tags: Ear Nose Throat J Source Type: journals

Asbestos exposure and laryngeal cancer: Is there an association?Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
PMID: 19826992 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Ear, Nose and Throat Journal)
Source: Ear, Nose and Throat Journal - September 30, 2009 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Ahmad SM, Sataloff RT Tags: Ear Nose Throat J Source Type: journals

Cricoid chondrosarcoma presenting as breathy dysphonia.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
PMID: 19826993 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Ear, Nose and Throat Journal)
Source: Ear, Nose and Throat Journal - September 30, 2009 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Rickert S, Buckmire R, Sulica L Tags: Ear Nose Throat J Source Type: journals

Endoscopic view of secretion transport from a maxillary antrostomy to the nasopharynx.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
PMID: 19826994 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Ear, Nose and Throat Journal)
Source: Ear, Nose and Throat Journal - September 30, 2009 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Christmas DA, Mirante JP, Yanagisawa E Tags: Ear Nose Throat J Source Type: journals

Synovial sarcoma of the cheek.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
PMID: 19826995 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Ear, Nose and Throat Journal)
Source: Ear, Nose and Throat Journal - September 30, 2009 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Mettman A, Myers LL, Carrick K Tags: Ear Nose Throat J Source Type: journals

Posterior glottic web in a 6-year-old boy.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
PMID: 19826996 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Ear, Nose and Throat Journal)
Source: Ear, Nose and Throat Journal - September 30, 2009 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Costa DJ, Stith JA Tags: Ear Nose Throat J Source Type: journals

Accomplishment and opportunity in geriatric otolaryngology.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Geriatric otolaryngology is an emerging medical subspecialty developed in response to a pressing societal need. In this article, the author explains the rationale for this new subspecialty, reviews the landmark events that led to the creation of an organizational structure, celebrates the accomplishments that have been achieved thus far, and discusses the challenges that remain and the opportunities for future growth. PMID: 19826997 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Ear, Nose and Throat Journal)
Source: Ear, Nose and Throat Journal - September 30, 2009 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Chalian AA Tags: Ear Nose Throat J Source Type: journals

Geriatric otolaryngology toolbox: What you and your nurse can do to improve outcomes for older adults.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Interest in addressing the health needs of older adults and improving their outcomes is burgeoning in otolaryngology, but the availability of practical strategies to achieve these aims is limited. In this article, we describe how otolaryngologists can capitalize on collaboration with nurses to create a toolbox of quick and effective strategies that can be incorporated into outpatient otolaryngology practice. The toolbox was compiled by a collaborative team of three: an otolaryngologist-head and neck surgeon who specializes in microvascular reconstruction, a geriatrician completing a second residency in otolaryngology, ...
Source: Ear, Nose and Throat Journal - September 30, 2009 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: van Vuuren PA, Kagan SH, Chalian AA Tags: Ear Nose Throat J Source Type: journals

Jugular fossa meningioma: Presentation and treatment options.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
We describe a case of primary jugular fossa meningioma in a 45-year-old man who presented with complaints of chronic left aural fullness, hearing loss, and difficulty understanding voices. Imaging revealed the presence of a destructive jugular fossa mass. The patient underwent surgical resection without complication, and he was free of recurrence at 1 year of follow-up. PMID: 19826999 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Ear, Nose and Throat Journal)
Source: Ear, Nose and Throat Journal - September 30, 2009 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Rutt AL, Chen X, Sataloff RT Tags: Ear Nose Throat J Source Type: journals

Primary sinonasal tuberculosis in a Nigerian woman presenting with epistaxis and proptosis: a case report.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
We report a case of primary sinonasal tuberculosis without pulmonary involvement, which is rare, in a 27-year old female Nigerian fish farmer. She had a 3-year history of right-eye proptosis, bilateral nasal masses, and epistaxis. Cranial computed tomography suggested an extensive sinonaso-orbital neoplastic lesion. We performed a right external frontoethmoidectomy. Histologically, the excised nasal polyps revealed tuberculosis. Six months of antituberculosis therapy provided satisfactory improvement. Sinonasal tuberculosis, despite its rarity, should be added to the differential diagnosis of nasal and paranasal sinus diso...
Source: Ear, Nose and Throat Journal - August 31, 2009 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Alabi BS, Afolayan EA, Aluko AA, Afolabi OA, Adepoju FG Tags: Ear Nose Throat J Source Type: journals

Parathyroid carcinoma: a rare cause of primary hyperparathyroidism.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
We describe the case of a 72-year-old woman with a long history of hypercalcemia and arthritic shoulder and neck pain who was admitted with an elevated calcium level and acute renal failure secondary to bilateral obstructing ureteral calculi. A sestamibi scan and magnetic resonance imaging detected the presence of what appeared to be a right inferior parathyroid adenoma. Her intact parathyroid hormone (PTH) level was 2,257 pg/ml. Following placement of bilateral ureteral stents and adequate hydration, the patient was taken to the operating room for a neck exploration and removal of a parathyroid adenoma with rapid intraope...
Source: Ear, Nose and Throat Journal - August 31, 2009 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Kung B, Winokur R, Cognetti D, O'Hara B, Rosen D Tags: Ear Nose Throat J Source Type: journals

Bean sprout impaction in the pharynx: two cases of this unusual foreign body.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
We report 2 cases of bean sprout impaction in the pharynx. To the best of our knowledge, pharyngeal impaction of a bean sprout has not been previously described in the literature. We also comment on the theoretical infective risks associated with the long-term impaction of organic foreign bodies and the validity of a thorough ENT examination, even when the foreign body appears to be insignificant. PMID: 19750463 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Ear, Nose and Throat Journal)
Source: Ear, Nose and Throat Journal - August 31, 2009 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Mendis D, Thorne S Tags: Ear Nose Throat J Source Type: journals

A case of nasogastric tube perforation of the nasopharynx causing a fatal mediastinal complication.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
We report the case of a 79-year-old woman who died of mediastinal complications following the improper insertion of a nasogastric tube that resulted in a nasopharyngeal perforation. We also review the proper technique for inserting these tubes. PMID: 19750464 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Ear, Nose and Throat Journal)
Source: Ear, Nose and Throat Journal - August 31, 2009 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Ronen O, Uri N Tags: Ear Nose Throat J Source Type: journals

Expect the unexpected: two cases of penetrating head and neck trauma from Operation Iraqi Freedom.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
We describe two cases we encountered at our combined medical clinic in Western Baghdad--one involving a 4-year old Iraqi child with an ammunition round lodged in her neck and one involving a 38-year-old female U.S. soldier with a round lodged in her right superolateral orbit. Both cases were transferred to combat support hospitals for further treatment after our initial assessment and treatment, and both had successful outcomes. PMID: 19750465 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Ear, Nose and Throat Journal)
Source: Ear, Nose and Throat Journal - August 31, 2009 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Sarkar D, Demma A, Stulz D, Hsue G Tags: Ear Nose Throat J Source Type: journals

Tympanum-canal angles anteriorly, anteroinferiorly, and inferiorly: a postmortem study of 41 adult crania.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
The angles formed by the tympanic membrane and the external ear canal anteriorly, anteroinferiorly, and inferiorly can pose surgical challenges, and the spaces they form can harbor iatrogenic cholesteatoma. The range of values previously reported for these angles--27 degrees to 60 degrees--seems not to have been determined in a clinically applicable manner. To clinically describe the tympanum-canal angles, assess bilateral symmetry, assess the angles relative to mastoid pneumatization, and assess the relationship of the angles to manubrium orientation in the skull, the author conducted a postmortem anatomic study of 41...
Source: Ear, Nose and Throat Journal - August 31, 2009 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Todd NW Tags: Ear Nose Throat J Source Type: journals

Pyogenic granuloma of the hard palate: a case report and review of the literature.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
We describe the case of a 35-year-old man who presented with a 4 x 4-cm ulcerated swelling over the hard palate that had progressed over 6 months. The lesion was associated with recurrent bleeding and occasional pain. Based on the lesion's clinical appearance and other characteristics (i.e., the slow progression, ulceration, and lack of regional lymphadenopathy), a provisional diagnosis of pyogenic granuloma was made, even though pyogenic granulomas of such size are rare. The mass was excised via a transoral route with a 0.5-cm margin of healthy mucosa, and the base was curetted. Histopathologic examination of the excised ...
Source: Ear, Nose and Throat Journal - August 31, 2009 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Bakshi J, Virk RS, Verma M Tags: Ear Nose Throat J Source Type: journals

Chondrocalcinosis of the temporomandibular joint: a rare but important diagnosis.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
We describe a case of chondrocalcinosis of the TMJ that manifested as a preauricular swelling and mimicked a parotid tumor, and we discuss the pathophysiology and radiographic characteristics of this disease. PMID: 19750468 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Ear, Nose and Throat Journal)
Source: Ear, Nose and Throat Journal - August 31, 2009 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Kamani T, Moloney J, Howlett D, Ramesar K, Violaris N Tags: Ear Nose Throat J Source Type: journals

Fellowship training in otolaryngology.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
PMID: 19750469 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Ear, Nose and Throat Journal)
Source: Ear, Nose and Throat Journal - August 31, 2009 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Sataloff RT Tags: Ear Nose Throat J Source Type: journals

Fistulography: a useful imaging modality for identifying the exact location and extent of complete branchial fistulas.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
PMID: 19750470 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Ear, Nose and Throat Journal)
Source: Ear, Nose and Throat Journal - August 31, 2009 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Bist SS, Varshney S, Kumar R, Gupta N Tags: Ear Nose Throat J Source Type: journals

Applebaum incudostapedial prosthesis.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
PMID: 19750471 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Ear, Nose and Throat Journal)
Source: Ear, Nose and Throat Journal - August 31, 2009 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Lin J, Fayad JN Tags: Ear Nose Throat J Source Type: journals

Ophthalmology microscalpel for super-sharp skin edges.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
PMID: 19750472 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Ear, Nose and Throat Journal)
Source: Ear, Nose and Throat Journal - August 31, 2009 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Chang CW Tags: Ear Nose Throat J Source Type: journals

Pathology Clinic. Kikuchi-Fujimoto disease.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
PMID: 19750473 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Ear, Nose and Throat Journal)
Source: Ear, Nose and Throat Journal - August 31, 2009 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Kulak J, Smith LP, Acar BC, Weed DT Tags: Ear Nose Throat J Source Type: journals

Partial esophageal obstruction from anterior cervical spine hardware.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
PMID: 19750474 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Ear, Nose and Throat Journal)
Source: Ear, Nose and Throat Journal - August 31, 2009 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Portone C, Golub JS, Johns MM Tags: Ear Nose Throat J Source Type: journals

Osseous metaplasia of the maxillary sinus with formation of a well-developed haversian system and bone marrow.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
We present a case of postoperative osseous metaplasia in the maxillary sinus that led to the formation of mature bone with a well-developed haversian system and bone marrow. Such a finding has not been previously reported as a complication of endoscopic sinus surgery. This case highlights the importance of keeping in mind the possibility of osteogenesis within the maxillary sinus in patients who experience a recurrence of symptoms following sinus surgery. PMID: 19750475 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Ear, Nose and Throat Journal)
Source: Ear, Nose and Throat Journal - August 31, 2009 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Maitra S, Gupta D, Radojkovic M, Sood S Tags: Ear Nose Throat J Source Type: journals

Intraoperative bupivacaine for reduction of post-tonsillectomy pain: a randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blind study of 26 patients.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
We conducted a randomized, controlled, double-blind, prospective study to evaluate the effect of intraoperative bupivacaine injection on postoperative pain control following Bovie cautery-assisted tonsillectomy in 26 adults. Sixteen patients were injected with 10 ml of 0.5% bupivacaine with 1:200,000 epinephrine, and 10 were injected with 10 ml of normal saline solution. For 10 days after surgery, patients completed a questionnaire to rate their overall pain and to record their narcotic consumption and oral intake. At study's end, there was no statistically significant difference in pain scores, narcotic use, and oral ...
Source: Ear, Nose and Throat Journal - August 31, 2009 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Watts TL, Kountakis SE Tags: Ear Nose Throat J Source Type: journals

MALT lymphoma of the floor of the mouth: a case report.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
MALT (mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue) lymphomas are low-grade extranodal B-cell lymphomas that may involve various sites in the head and neck including the thyroid, salivary, and lacrimal glands. Development of MALT lymphoma in the head and neck is often associated with autoimmune diseases such as Sjögren syndrome or Hashimoto thyroiditis. Here we report a case of a MALT lymphoma of the floor of the mouth that likely arose in the sublingual gland. The patient was successfully treated with external-beam radiation therapy and remained disease-free at the 4-year follow-up. PMID: 19688701 [PubMed - in process] ...
Source: Ear, Nose and Throat Journal - July 31, 2009 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Gadre S, Ryan MW, Logroño R Tags: Ear Nose Throat J Source Type: journals