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Gene and miRNA expression changes in squamous cell carcinoma of larynx and hypopharynx
Genes & cancer, 2015 Laryngo-pharyngeal squamous cell carcinomas are one of the most common head and neck cancers. Despite the presence of a large body of information, molecular biomarkers are not currently used in the diagnosis, treatment and management of patients for this
Jayalakshmi Nair +9 more
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The Kaohsiung Journal of Medical Sciences, EarlyView.ABSTRACT The 5‐hydroxytryptamine type 4 receptor agonist mosapride is known to modulate esophageal peristalsis and enhance lower esophageal sphincter compliance. However, its impact on oropharyngeal swallowing physiology remains insufficiently characterized.
Shu‐Wei Liang +7 more
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EPIDEMIOLOGICAL STUDY ON HEAD AND NECK MALIGNANCIES - A STUDY OF 150 CASES [PDF]
, 2013 OBJECTIVE: In the present study we investigate the head and Neck Malignancy cases presenting to the ENT department of our Hospital, and analyze the same to give inputs as to the incidence of head and neck malignancies, the symptoms and stage of ...
Gopalakrishnan, SankaraNarayanan +1 more
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Through the dark continent: African trypanosome development in the tsetse fly [PDF]
, 2013 African trypanosomes are unicellular flagellated parasites causing trypanosomiases in Africa, a group of severe diseases also known as sleeping sickness in human and nagana in cattle.
Rotureau, Brice, Van Den Abbeele, Jan
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The Laryngoscope, EarlyView.Patients with long‐term tracheostomy dependence exhibited the poorest prognosis and the highest recurrence rates. Emergency tracheostomy was identified as a strong predictor of long‐term dependence. Upfront surgery may be more appropriate for patients with impaired baseline laryngeal function.
Chien‐Yi Yang +3 more
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OTO OpenObjective This study aimed to investigate the utility of minor salivary glands in the hypopharynx as novel indicators for safe resection of superficial hypopharyngeal carcinomas with fewer complications. Study Design Cadaveric study.
Tomofumi Sakagami +10 more
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GERD and Upper Aerodigestive Tract Cancer Risk: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis
The Laryngoscope, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Objective Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is highly prevalent, yet its association with upper aerodigestive tract (UADT) cancers beyond esophageal adenocarcinoma remains incompletely defined. This systematic review and meta‐analysis aimed to quantify the risk of specific UADT cancers in individuals with GERD.
Janice Huang +10 more
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Sporadic Burkitt's lymphoma of the hypopharynx: A case report
Saudi Journal of Medicine and Medical Sciences, 2019 Burkitt's lymphoma is a rapidly growing, high-grade B-cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma that has three distinct variants. Of these, sporadic Burkitt's lymphoma most frequently involves the gastrointestinal system, and the hypopharynx is a rare site of occurrence.
Dhari Isa Al Burshaid +3 more
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Upper Airway Obstruction due to Kaposi Sarcoma—Presenting Sign of HIV: Case Report and Review
The Laryngoscope, EarlyView.This study presents a case of undiagnosed HIV presenting with Kaposi sarcoma (KS) of the head and neck with acute upper airway obstruction (UAO) and provides an updated scoping literature review to examine the patient characteristics, lesion characteristics, interventions, and outcomes of KS cases with UAO from the pharynx, larynx, and/or trachea.
Zachary A. Wykoff +3 more
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A tolerable alternative for removal of a fish bone to the pharynx: A case report
Clinical Case Reports, 2021 Aerodigestive tract fish bones are common and often utilize significant hospital resources. Some pharyngeal fish bones can be retrieved with basic equipment thus clinicians should exhaust all simple techniques including that described in this paper.
Krishna M. Brown
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