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Head &Neck, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Background Segmental tracheal resection is rarely needed for advanced thyroid cancer but is among the most complex, high‐risk thyroid surgeries. Methods Retrospective study of patients undergoing segmental tracheal resection for thyroid cancer at MD Anderson Cancer Center (2005–2024).
Anastasios Maniakas +19 more
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Quality of Life After Surgical Treatment of Head and Neck Paragangliomas
Head &Neck, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Background Head and neck paragangliomas (HNPGLs) are rare neuroendocrine tumors and often arise in the head and neck. Due to their localization, the tumor and its surgical treatment pose a risk for cranial nerve impairments. Few studies have focused on the health‐related quality of life (HRQOL) in patients with HNPGLs and their relation to ...
Christina Sauter +5 more
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Role of COL1A1 and CD44 in Modulating JAK1/STAT3‐Mediated Autophagy for Spinal Cord Injury Recovery
The Kaohsiung Journal of Medical Sciences, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Spinal cord injury (SCI) is a severe trauma to the central nervous system that often leads to motor and sensory dysfunction in patients, severely affecting their quality of life. Autophagy plays a role in the pathological process of SCI, but the specific mechanism of autophagy in this case is unknown.
Chun‐Lei Li +3 more
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Early Masseter to Facial Nerve Transfer May Improve Smile Excursion in Facial Paralysis
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Global Open, 2018 Background: Masseter-to-facial nerve transfer has been shown to be an effective and safe treatment option in patients with acute and subacute facial palsy. The present article aims to characterize whether there is a benefit in early nerve transfers while
Shuhao Zhang +4 more
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Neural Plasticity, 2022 Purpose. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the clinical efficacy of peripheral repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) in the treatment of idiopathic facial paralysis, to explore an ideal treatment scheme for idiopathic facial ...
Zicai Liu +7 more
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How I Do It: Middle Fossa Approach of Facial Nerve Decompression
The Laryngoscope, EarlyView.We present a reproducible, stepwise middle fossa approach for facial nerve decompression focused on the labyrinthine segment, geniculate ganglion, and meatal foramen, with consistent anatomical landmarks to preserve hearing. The article and video detail patient setup, safe corridor creation, and retrograde drilling with practical tips to avoid cochlear
Stéphane Gargula +7 more
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Outcomes and Innervation of Gracilis for Pediatric Facial Paralysis: A Systematic Review
The Laryngoscope, EarlyView.This systematic review compares innervation techniques for gracilis free muscle transfer in pediatric facial paralysis. Masseteric innervation produced the greatest commissure excursion, cross‐facial nerve grafting enabled spontaneous smiles, and dual innervation balanced both with high satisfaction and low complication rates across techniques ...
Kaiwen Chen +6 more
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Mesna in Otologic Surgery: Efficacy and Safety—A Scoping Review
The Laryngoscope, EarlyView.PRISMA flow diagram indicating the process of systematic inclusion and exclusion of articles. ABSTRACT Objective Mesna (Sodium 2‐mercaptoethanesulfonate) is widely used as a mucolytic agent and uroprotective agent. Recently, its disulfide bond‐breaking property has been applied in otologic surgery to facilitate safer dissection of cholesteatoma and ...
Kevork H. Atamian +4 more
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4362 The Utilization of Polyethylene Glycol Fusion to Improve Facial Reanimation
Journal of Clinical and Translational Science, 2020 OBJECTIVES/GOALS: This study’s goal is to determine whether intraoperative treatment of facial nerves with polyethylene glycol (PEG) fusion technology improves facial paralysis outcomes.
Marissa Suchyta +5 more
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Movement Disorders Clinical Practice, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Background Classifying abnormal tongue movements is challenging due to their varied presentations and limited visibility compared to other body parts. Accurate identification of the phenomenology guides physical examination and can point to specific diagnoses.
Nathaniel Bendahan +4 more
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