Surgical and demographic predictors of free flap salvage after takeback: A systematic review
Abstract Background Microsurgical free tissue transfer (FTT) is a widely employed surgical modality utilized for reconstruction of a broad range of defects, including head and neck, extremity, and breast. Flap survival is reported to be 90%–95%. When FTT fails, salvage procedures aim at establishing reperfusion while limiting ischemia time—with salvage
Scott K. Odorico+7 more
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Clinical Features of Laryngeal Tuberculosis in Iran
Tuberculosis is a major health problem in Iran and its laryngeal involvement is not uncommon. Laryngeal tuberculosis is so infectious and delay in diagnosis and treatment could result spread of disease and causes divesting complications.
Mehrdad Hasibi+4 more
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An integrative microenvironment approach for laryngeal carcinoma: the role of immune/methylation/autophagy signatures on disease clinical prognosis and single-cell genotypes [PDF]
Xueran Kang+8 more
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A Classification Benchmark for Artificial Intelligence Detection of Laryngeal Cancer from Patient Speech [PDF]
Cases of laryngeal cancer are predicted to rise significantly in the coming years. Current diagnostic pathways cause many patients to be incorrectly referred to urgent suspected cancer pathways, putting undue stress on both patients and the medical system.
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ABSTRACT Background Data connecting PTEN mutations with thyroid cancer risk for indeterminate nodules remain limited due to the rare nature of these mutations. The aim of this study was to determine the relationship between PTEN mutations identified in cytologically indeterminate nodules and final pathology and clinical outcomes.
Lauren E. Schlegel+5 more
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Spicy Food and Chili Peppers and Multiple Health Outcomes: Umbrella Review
To assess the quality and strength of the associations between spicy food and chili pepper consumption and different health outcomes. An umbrella review is performed in humans. Direct correlations exist in esophageal cancer, gastric cancer, and gallbladder cancer.
Zhimin Ao, Zongyue Huang, Hong Liu
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ABSTRACT Objectives To determine if the assessment of CD8+ tumor‐infiltrating lymphocytes (TILs) adds prognostic information to the PD‐L1 combined positive score (CPS) in recurrent/metastatic (R/M) head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC). Methods A retrospective case series was performed of 77 patients with R/M HNSCC between 2003 and 2019.
Catherine T. Haring+8 more
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Isolated laryngeal amyloidosis nodular: a case report
Introduction: Isolated amyloidosis of the larynx is rare, being the single most common location in head and neck. Can be divided into diffuse and nodular, and the surgical treatment priority.
Azevedo, Andréia Aparecida de+1 more
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Can We Use Neutrophil: Lymphocyte Ratio, Platelet: Lymphocyte Ratio, and Systemic Immune-Inflammation Index Values to Differentiate Larynx Carcinoma from Benign and Premalignant Laryngeal Diseases in the Elderly? [PDF]
Mehmet Emre Sivrice+3 more
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Vision Changes After Head and Neck Cancer Treatment
ABSTRACT Background Literature about ocular toxicity after head and neck cancer (HNC) treatment is scarce. This study aimed to describe visual function and ocular symptoms among HNC patients. Methods The study used a cross‐sectional design. Two surveys, The National Eye Institute Visual Functioning Questionnaire (NEI‐VFQ) and an Ocular Symptom Scale ...
Hsiao‐Lan Wang+7 more
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