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The Reliability of Intraoperative Frozen Section for Glottic Lesions Suspected of Early Malignancy
Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery, EarlyView.Abstract Objective Glottic lesions suspected of malignancy may be treated by laser cordectomy. Although obviating the preoperative biopsy can expedite treatment and preserve the surgical planes, it poses a risk of mistreatment. This study sought to determine if intraoperative frozen section (FS) prior to cordectomy can reliably guide lesion management.
Gal Levi +5 more
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F1000Research, 2014 The purpose of this correspondence is to discuss recent findings related to current trends in airway management and to discuss the utilization rates of video laryngoscopes versus traditional techniques in USA, UK, and Canada.
Davide Cattano +4 more
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Children, 2023 This meta-analysis was performed to determine whether an indirect laryngoscope is more advantageous than a direct laryngoscope for tracheal intubation in the setting of a difficult pediatric airway.
Risa Takeuchi +8 more
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Dysphagia Is Associated With Need for Surgical Voice Restoration in Unilateral Vocal Fold Immobility
World Journal of Otorhinolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Objective To evaluate the association between patient‐reported dysphagia symptoms, measured by the Eating Assessment Tool‐10 (EAT‐10), and the need for surgical voice restoration in patients with unilateral vocal fold immobility (UVFI). Methods A retrospective chart review was conducted on adult patients (≥ 18 years) diagnosed with UVFI at a ...
Julian Purrinos +5 more
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Active Emergency Management of Adult Acute Epiglottitis: An Analysis of 570 Cases
World Journal of Otorhinolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Objective Acute epiglottitis, which is primarily caused by bacterial infection, can quickly progress to life‐threatening airway obstruction. The first 24 h after symptom onset is a critical window for management. However, few studies have evaluated the effect of emergency management during this period or have identified the factors that ...
Bo‐Jun Shen +7 more
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Disinfection of laryngoscopes: A survey of practice
Indian Journal of Anaesthesia, 2017 Background and Aims: The laryngoscope is a common piece of equipment used by anaesthesiologists. It has been identified as a potential source of cross infection.
Vaishali Prabhakar Chaskar +3 more
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The Impact of BMI on the Differences Between Drug‐Induced Sleep Endoscopy and Müller Maneuver
World Journal of Otorhinolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Purpose To explore the differences in drug‐induced sleep endoscopy (DISE) and Müller Maneuver (MM) results and study the impact of body mass index (BMI) on these differences. Study Design Prospective observational study. Methods Forty patients with OSAHS were included in this study.
Jun‐Fang Xue +6 more
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