ABSTRACT Background Standardized surgical approaches to advanced pre‐auricular cutaneous squamous cell carcinomas (cSCC) are lacking. Methods Fifty–four patients who underwent lateral temporal bone resection (LTBR) for pre‐auricular cSCC were grouped into “Levels” of increasing disease spread.
Michael Schachtel+4 more
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Comorbidity Patterns and Temporal Associations of Multiple Long-Term Conditions in Adults with Intellectual Disability: an observational study in the United Kingdom [PDF]
Objectives: To examine the distribution, temporal associations, and age/sex-specific patterns of multiple long-term conditions (MLTCs) in adults with intellectual disability (ID). Study Design: Observational study using longitudinal healthcare data.
arxiv
Prolonged painful dysphagia of the back of the throat as a diagnostic symptom of the three periods of syphilis [PDF]
Scheppegrell
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Transoral Robotic Surgery in Chronic Lingual Tonsillitis: An Observational Cohort Study
ABSTRACT Background Chronic lingual tonsillitis (CLT) entails persistent inflammation of the lingual tonsils (LT), presenting in recurrent infections, throat discomfort, dyspnea, dysphagia, and LT hypertrophy. Methods A retrospective observational study at a nonacademic general hospital described outcomes of CLT patients undergoing base of tongue (BOT)
Alexandra G. L. Toppenberg+2 more
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Aim Postoperative dysphagia after emergency abdominal surgery (EAS) in patients of advanced age has become problematic, and appropriate dysphagia management is needed.
Tomohiro Iguchi+9 more
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Toxicity and Quality of Life After Locoregional Radiotherapy in Patients With Thyroid Cancer
ABSTRACT Background Locoregional external beam radiotherapy (EBRT) is selectively used in thyroid cancer patients to induce locoregional control. However, despite technological advances, EBRT remains associated with toxicities. We evaluated thyroid‐cancer specific toxicities and long‐term Quality of Life (QoL) post‐EBRT.
Job W. van den End+8 more
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Etiological and clinical profiles of patients with dysphagia: A teaching institution experience
Background: Dysphagia can involve any structure from the mouth to the lower esophageal sphincter. The etiologies vary from benign causes to malignant lesions. There is dearth of data regarding dysphagia in our population. Methods: A total of 208 patients
Sandeep Goyal+3 more
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An investigation of nutrition risk among hospitalised adults of advanced age admitted to the AT&R wards at North Shore and Waitakere Hospitals : a thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics at Massey University, Albany, New Zealand [PDF]
Background: In line with the global trend of an ageing population, the number and proportion of New Zealanders aged 65 years and older is increasing.
Popman, Amy
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ABSTRACT Background Subtotal and total glossectomies for advanced tongue cancer result in significant speech‐ and swallow‐related morbidity, impairing quality of life. This prospective pilot study compares the safety and functional outcomes associated with using a chimeric innervated muscle and fasciocutaneous flap for soft tissue reconstruction ...
Emma Charters+7 more
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