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Phenotypic differences in airway obstruction as determined by VOTE score

World Journal of Otorhinolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, EarlyView.
Abstract Objective The objective if this study was to investigate phenotypic differences in airway obstruction, as determined by VOTE score, in a cohort of patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) undergoing drug‐induced sleep endoscopy (DISE). Methods Patients older than 18 years of age scheduled for DISE by one surgeon at a tertiary care center ...
Andrew S. Franklin, Paul M. Putnam, Meghana C. Chanamolu, Chad A. Nieri, M. Boyd Gillespie   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Profound Increase of Lung Airway Resistance in Heart Failure: a Potential Important Contributor for Dyspnea. [PDF]

J Cardiovasc Transl Res, 2019
Liu X, Yang L, Kwak D, Hou L, Shang R, Meyer C, Panoskaltsis-Mortari A, Xu X, Weir EK, Chen Y, Chen Y.   +10 more
europepmc   +1 more source

Selective decontamination of the digestive tract reduces lower airway and bloodstream infection and mortality and prevents emergence of antimicrobial resistance

, 2006
H. K. F. van Saene, L. Silvestri, Miguel A. de la Cal, R. E. Sarginson   +3 more
openalex   +1 more source

Using a customizable L stent for laryngotracheal stenosis: Patterns of success and failure

World Journal of Otorhinolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, EarlyView.
Abstract Background A recent innovation in the management of tracheostomy‐dependent patients with laryngotracheal stenosis (LTS) has been the customizable laryngotracheal stent, made by dividing a T‐tube in half (“L stent”). These L stents can be placed into the subglottis as well as the posterior glottis to prevent rapid re‐stenosis following surgery,
Nicolas J. Casellas, Eytan Keidar, Mursalin M. Anis, David E. Rosow   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Augmentation laryngoplasty: Results and decision plan

World Journal of Otorhinolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, EarlyView.
Abstract Objectives Augmentation laryngoplasty represents a therapeutic choice for patients who suffer from glottic insufficiency of different etiologies. There have been multiple injectables that have been proven effective. The present study examines the short‐term effects of vocal fold augmentation on phonation, swallowing, and breathing in ...
Laura Tissot, Christol Fabre, Marie‐Pierre Aboussouan, Paul F. Castellanos, Ihab Atallah   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Study on the Vocal Fold Movement Characteristics of Canine Models With Nerve Paralysis Caused by Different Site Injuries

World Journal of Otorhinolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objective To explore the specific effects of unilateral injuries to the vagus nerve (VN), recurrent laryngeal nerve (RLN), and superior laryngeal nerve (SLN) on the vocal fold movement characteristics, and investigate the regulation pattern of current intensity on the vocal fold movement after the injuries.
Meng‐Xuan Shi, Lin‐Lin Lan, Pei‐Yun Zhuang   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Laryngopharyngeal Reflux: The Impact of Obesity

World Journal of Otorhinolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT This article provides an overview of gastro‐esophageal (GERD) and laryngopharynegal (LPRD) reflux diseases in the context of obesity as a confounding entity. A detailed review of the clinical presentation, pathogenesis, diagnosis, and treatment of laryngopharyngeal reflux disease may be found elsewhere.
Abdul Latif H. Hamdan, Mary J. Hawkshaw, Robert T. Sataloff   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Ex Vivo Evaluation of Secretion-Clearing Device in Reducing Airway Resistance within Endotracheal Tubes. [PDF]

Crit Care Res Pract, 2018
Waters C, Wiener RC, Motlagh HM.
europepmc   +1 more source

Treatment of Neurogenic Voice Disorders

World Journal of Otorhinolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT This overview serves as a foundational resource for clinicians caring for neurologically complex patients presenting with voice complaints. Neurogenic voice disorders are diverse in their clinical presentations and therapeutic approaches. A thorough medical history, including family history, detailed laryngeal examination, voice assessments ...
Mausumi Syamal
wiley   +1 more source

Analysis of airway resistance and hypoxemia in overlap syndrome. [PDF]

Saudi Med J, 2016
Huang H, Yao L.
europepmc   +1 more source