Noninvasive ventilation and laser-assisted unilateral posterior cordotomy as novel multidisciplinary approaches for Charcot–Marie–Tooth disease 4B vocal cord paralysis: a case report [PDF]
Journal of Medical Case ReportsBackground Charcot–Marie–Tooth disease (CMT) is one of the most common inherited neuropathies. The disease is generally characterized by sensory loss most prominent in distal extremities, muscle weakness, and muscle wasting.
Seyed Ahmad Tabatabaii +5 more
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Multidisciplinary Team‐Assisted Rescue of Innominate Artery Hemorrhage During Tracheotomy for Bilateral Vocal Cord Paralysis Post‐Thyroidectomy for Thyroid Cancer: A Case Report and Scoping Literature Review [PDF]
Laryngoscope Investigative OtolaryngologyObjectives The purpose of this study is to present a case of innominate artery (IA) rupture during tracheotomy, along with its prevention and emergency management.
Jiang‐Tao Zhong +4 more
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Inducible laryngeal obstruction in a healthcare worker exposed to hydrogen peroxide, peracetic acid, and acetic acid [PDF]
Respiratory Medicine Case ReportsThis report describes a case of severe inducible laryngeal obstruction (ILO) in an emergency department nurse. Onset of the condition occurred after an episode of exposure to a disinfectant product containing hydrogen peroxide, peracetic acid, and acetic
Anne M. Foreman +3 more
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Idiopathic bilateral abductor cord palsy-can it be the cause of obstructive sleep apnea? [PDF]
Sleep Medicine: X, 2023 We describe a case of 27 year old male who presented with history of breathing difficulty with episodes of apnea for 8 years. He was suspected to have obstructive sleep apnea and a nocturnal polysomnography showed Apnea-Hypopnea index of 34/hour and the ...
Roshan Verma, Reshma Raj
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Spinal signalling of C-fiber mediated pleasant touch in humans [PDF]
eLife, 2019 C-tactile afferents form a distinct channel that encodes pleasant tactile stimulation. Prevailing views indicate they project, as with other unmyelinated afferents, in lamina I-spinothalamic pathways.
Andrew G Marshall +4 more
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Office‐Based Cordotomy for the Release of Superficial Injection of Hyaluronic Acid: A Novel Approach [PDF]
OTO Open, 2023 Abdul‐Latif Hamdan +3 more
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Deciphering the enigmatic symptoms of Pancoast tumors: Navigating the complex landscape of pain management—A case report [PDF]
Radiology Case ReportsPancoast tumors, also known as superior sulcus tumors, encompass a diverse spectrum of neoplasms that infiltrate the apex of the chest wall, yielding distinctive clinical presentations.
Ladislav Kočan, MD, PhD +6 more
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A nationwide neurosurgical inter-disciplinary service for cancer-related refractory pain [PDF]
BMC Palliative CarePurpose Neurosurgical ablative procedures, such as cordotomy and cingulotomy, are often considered irreversible and destructive but can provide an effective and individualized solution for cancer-related refractory pain, when all other approaches have ...
Morsi khashan +6 more
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Management of Pediatric Bilateral Vocal Fold Paralysis: A State-of-the-Art Review of Etiologies, Diagnosis, and Treatments [PDF]
ChildrenObjective: This paper reviews the current literature about epidemiology, etiologies, diagnosis, and management of pediatric bilateral vocal fold paralysis (PBVFP).
Jerome R. Lechien
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The use of interventional procedures for cancer pain. A brief review. [PDF]
Support Care CancerCONTEXT: Pain is a common experience in people living with cancer. Concerns around opioid prescribing have seen a move toward a multi-modality management approach, which includes interventional pain procedures.
Lee YC +7 more
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