Utility of Preoperative Cardiac Workup for Children With Very Severe Obstructive Sleep Apnea
In this retrospective study, we aimed to examine the prevalence and utility of obtaining a preoperative cardiac workup in children with very severe obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) prior to adenotonsillectomy. Of 144 patients with very severe OSA, 38 patients (26.4%) underwent a preoperative cardiac workup, and three of those 38 had abnormal findings ...
Danny A. Elias +3 more
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Intraoperative radiotherapy IORT applicators for treatment of small skin lesions a phantom and planning study. [PDF]
Lee US +8 more
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Awake Blue Light vs. KTP Laser Treatment for Vocal Fold Lesions: A Randomized Controlled Trial
In this pilot randomized controlled clinical trial, the BL laser demonstrated clinical efficacy comparable to the KTP laser for office‐based treatment of benign vocal fold lesions. Both laser modalities were associated with significant improvements in patient‐perceived voice handicap, minimal post‐procedural pain, and favorable stroboscopic outcomes ...
R. Jun Lin +4 more
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Intra-cavitary radiotherapy for surgically resected brain metastases: a comprehensive analysis including an individual patient data meta-analysis of intraoperative radiotherapy (IORT) and brachytherapy (IBT). [PDF]
Guranda A +5 more
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Thyroid Cartilage Reconstruction With Titanium Mesh in Advanced Papillary Thyroid Carcinoma
We report the first case of titanium mesh reconstruction of the thyroid cartilage following resection of papillary thyroid carcinoma with preservation of the laryngeal mucosa. This technique provided excellent functional outcomes while maintaining oncologic resection in a patient with locally advanced disease.
Anna Christina Clements +5 more
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Long term effectiveness of intraoperative radiotherapy given as a boost in adjuvant treatment for oral cavity cancers. [PDF]
Woźniak G +10 more
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ABSTRACT Objective To compare operative metrics, postoperative complications, and radiographic osseous union among surgeon‐specific plates (SSPs), patient‐specific plates (PSPs), and conventional un‐bent plates (CPs) in microvascular mandibular reconstruction. Methods A retrospective review was performed of 171 patients who underwent osseous mandibular
Nina Patel +8 more
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The effect of intraoperative radiotherapy in musculoskeletal malignancy: A population study from US SEER database. [PDF]
Xu Y +8 more
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Sentio Bone‐Conduction Implant: Early Outcomes in Patients With Conductive or Mixed Hearing Loss
This study evaluated the initial clinical outcomes, safety, and audiological performance of the Sentio active bone‐conduction implant in patients with conductive or mixed hearing loss. Implantation resulted in significant improvements in hearing thresholds, speech recognition, speech perception in noise, and patient‐reported hearing benefit, with no ...
Katarzyna Beata Cywka +4 more
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