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Clinical Efficacy Analysis of Unilateral Modified Arytenoidectomy for Bilateral Vocal Fold Paralysis

World Journal of Otorhinolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Purpose To explore the clinical efficacy of unilateral modified arytenoidectomy (UMA) in the treatment of bilateral vocal fold paralysis(BVFP) based on animal models. Methods The UMA which had been tested in excised canine larynges with simulated BVFP was adapted into a clinical technique. The characteristics of this surgical technique involve
Lu Xing, Shu‐Yi Zeng, Pei‐Yun Zhuang
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A comparative study of endotracheal intubation as per intubation difficulty score, using Airtraq and McCoy laryngoscopes with manual-in-line axial stabilization of cervical spine in adult patients [PDF]

, 2016
Background: The different types of laryngoscopes have been invented to improve the laryngoscopic view of the glottis in normal and difficult airway which helps anaesthesiologists to safeguard the airway during anaesthesia.
Sarvaiya, Nilesh, Tendolkar, Bharati Anil, Thakur, Deepali Pankaj   +2 more
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Contamination of laryngoscope handles

Journal of Hospital Infection, 2010
Despite use of sterile or disposable laryngoscope blades for each patient, disinfection of laryngoscope handles does not routinely occur, and these devices present a potential route of transmission of pathogens between patients and staff. A total of 192 specimens from 64 laryngoscope handles deemed 'ready for patient use' in the anaesthetic rooms of 32
N. Berry, John Dingley, Damien J. Williams, C. Jones   +3 more
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Spasmodic Dysphonia

World Journal of Otorhinolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Spasmodic dysphonia is a laryngeal dystonia that can present as adductor, abductor, or mixed types, with or without tremor. The etiology is not understood fully. Comprehensive evaluation is required to establish the diagnosis. Treatments include voice therapy, medications, botulinum toxin injection, laryngeal surgery, deep brain stimulation ...
Aaron J. Jaworek, Robert T. Sataloff
wiley   +1 more source

Laryngeal Tiririt (Bridge): for Microlaryngeal Surgery Shake

Philippine Journal of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, 2007
Objective: To design an instrument for steadying instrument handling during microlaryngeal surgery using an operating laryngoscope. Method: Our device design takes its cue (pun intended) from professional billiards players like our very own Efren ...
Brent P. Lavarias, Archimedes B. Bagnes, Gil M. Vicente   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

INTUBACI 3N OROTRAQUEAL CON AIRTRAQ VERSUS LARINGOSCOPIA CONVENCIONAL EN PACIENTES CON OBESIDAD TIPO I PROGRAMADOS PARA CIRUG\ucdA ELECTIVA. [PDF]

, 2014
El presente estudio tuvo como objetivo comparar la eficacia de la intubaci\uf3n orotraqueal con laringoscopia Airtraq versus laringoscopia convencional en pacientes con obesidad tipo I programados para cirug\ueda electiva.
Meza R., Roccio
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Management of Vocal Fold Leukoplakia

World Journal of Otorhinolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Vocal fold leukoplakia (VFL) is a descriptive term for a white plaque in the true vocal folds (TVF). It is estimated at 10.2 cases per 100,000 males and 2.1 per 100,000 females. The most critical aspect of managing a VLF is achieving an accurate pathological diagnosis, since a white plaque in the TVF can have numerous differential diagnoses ...
Isabela H. Schettini, Thomas L. Carroll
wiley   +1 more source

Using a disposable flexible fiberoptic scope as a bougie for difficult intubation

Journal of Emergencies, Trauma and Shock
In this case report, we describe two difficult intubations in which an endotracheal tube was threaded over a fiberoptic bronchoscope that was acting as a bougie.
Daher K Rabadi, Sami A Almasarweh, Ahmad K Abubaker, Nedal Shawaqfeh, Salem R Alsalman, Zaid Madain   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

Pattern of anaesthetic equipment contamination and infection prevention in anaesthesia practice at university hospitals

Indian Journal of Anaesthesia, 2018
Background and Aims: Infection control is essential in anaesthetic practice for both personnel and equipment used. This study aims to evaluate knowledge of anaesthesiologists about infection control practices and to detect the pattern of anaesthetic ...
Rehab M Elsaid Tash, Ahmed A Wegdan, Fatma A Amer, Rasha H A Bassyouni, Joseph M Botros   +4 more
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How Well Will AI Help Recognize Voice Disorders? A State‐of‐the‐art Review of Current Acoustic Assessment Strategies and Future Applications

World Journal of Otorhinolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objective To discuss the current clinical application and usefulness, shortcomings and future directions of traditional and artificial intelligence (AI)‐driven acoustic assessment techniques to detect voice dysfunction. Data Sources Literature review.
Meike Brockmann‐Bauser
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