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Endoscopic arytenoid abduction lateropexy (EAAL) is an effective minimally invasive technique for managing bilateral vocal fold palsy (BVFP). The application of FEES confirmed that unilateral EAAL in the case of BVFP improves respiratory function without impairing swallowing.
Andrea Ambrus+2 more
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Management of laryngeal chondroradionecrosis: A single‐center experience
Abstract Background Laryngeal chondroradionecrosis (LCRN) is a rare but severe complication of radiation therapy. The study aimed to review the management of LCRN and evaluate the clinical benefit of hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT). Methods We retrospectively analyzed all radiation‐induced LCRN patients between 2006 and 2019 at a tertiary medical ...
Einav G. Levin+7 more
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Spinal signalling of C-fiber mediated pleasant touch in humans
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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This randomized trial indicates that opting complete voice rest (VR) of 7 days over 3 days post‐phonosurgery does not improve the objective voice quality parameters measured. A shorter VR protocol of 3 days reduces the patient's burden of keeping silent and facilitates earlier initiation of voice therapy which could optimize long‐term recovery ...
Liat Voloch+7 more
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Abstract Background Sleep‐disordered breathing (SDB; including stridor and sleep apnea syndromes) is frequent in multiple system atrophy (MSA), but the immediate effect of continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy is incompletely determined.
Giulia Lazzeri+14 more
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Cordotomy for Intractable Cancer Pain: A Narrative Review.
BACKGROUND Cordotomy is an invasive procedure for the management of intractable pain not controlled by conventional therapies, such as analgesics or nerve block.
S. Javed, A. Viswanathan, S. Abdi
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The Global Experience of Laryngeal Transplantation: Series of Eleven Patients in Three Continents
Laryngeal transplantation is a complex procedure with significant morbidity but offers improved quality of life for selected patients with end‐stage laryngeal disorders. An international registry is recommended for better quality pooled data. Future advancements may expand its application.
Estephania Candelo+12 more
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Bilateral Abductor Vocal Fold Paralysis; Outcomes of Surgical Management in Adult Yemeni Patients
Objective: Bilateral vocal fold paralysis is characterised by complete or partial immobilisation of the vocal folds, resulting in narrowing of the airway at the glottic level and breathing difficulty. This study aimed to evaluate the outcomes of surgical
Ali Obaid Muthanna, Nasser Y Al-ozaib
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Background Congenital bilateral vocal cord paralysis is a rare occurrence. Approximately half the cases are associated with a major comorbidity, usually neurological, neuromuscular or malformative.
Camille Brotelande+8 more
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Abstract Objective Peristomal subglottic stenosis (SGS) is a common sequela after tracheostomy, with severe cases precluding decannulation. Predictors of decannulation success in these patients following endoscopic intervention are not well studied.
Nader Wehbi+3 more
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