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The Application of Airtraq (fibreoptic intubation device) to Otolaryngology [PDF]

, 2011
The anaesthetic laryngoscope Airtraq is designed for the difficult airway. This disposable laryngoscope requires minimal cervical manipulation and unlike other common anaesthetic larynmgoscopes contains a channel for the guidance of an endotracheal tube.
Mendis, D, Oates, J
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Chinese Guidelines for the Diagnosis and Surgical Treatment of Adult Obstructive Sleep Apnea (2024)

World Journal of Otorhinolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a common chronic disorder characterized by abnormal breathing during sleeping. OSA can damage various organs throughout the body and is burdensome, both socially and economically. Moreover, as OSA has been increasingly studied in recent years, new evidence‐based guidelines for its diagnosis and surgical ...
Working Group of Guideline for the Diagnosis and Surgical Treatment of Adult OSA, Subspecialty Group of Laryngopharyngology, Society of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Chinese Medical Association, Subspecialty Group of Voice, Society of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Chinese Medical Association, Editorial Board of Chinese Journal of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery   +7 more
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Preoperative radiological indicators for prediction of difficult laryngoscopy in patients with atlantoaxial dislocation

Heliyon
Background: Difficult airway remains a great challenge in patients with atlantoaxial dislocation (AAD). Preoperative evaluation and reliable prediction are required to facilitate the airway management.
Yinyin Qu, Yang Tian, Jingchao Fang, Yinglun Tian, Dengyang Han, Linyu Ren, Nanfang Xu, Chao Wang, Xiangyang Guo, Shenglin Wang, Yongzheng Han   +10 more
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Dysphagia in Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Scoping Review

World Journal of Otorhinolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objective There are four phases of swallowing: oral preparatory, oral transit, oropharyngeal, and esophageal. Disruption of any phase(s) can lead to dysphagia. Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) children have a high rate of dysphagia compared with neurotypical peers.
Chase Hintelmann, Sharwani Kota, Pamela Hargwood, Lilun Li   +3 more
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Research Progress on Upper Airway Cough Syndrome

World Journal of Otorhinolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Upper airway cough syndrome (UACS) has been identified as a significant contributor to chronic cough in various national guidelines. However, the complexity of its pathogenesis, the lack of clarity surrounding its diagnostic criteria, and its overlap with other etiologies of chronic cough present considerable challenges in both diagnosis and ...
Wan‐Ting Huang, Jia Chen
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Inflammatory Markers‐Based Surgical Pathological Complete Response Prediction After Neoadjuvant Immunotherapy Combined With Chemotherapy in Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma

World Journal of Otorhinolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objective To explore the predictive value of blood routine parameters for surgical pathological complete response (PCR) following neoadjuvant immunotherapy combined with chemotherapy (NICC) in patients with locally advanced head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (LAHNSCC).
Yu‐Dong Ning, Yi‐Xuan Song, Han Li, Yu‐Qin He, Shao‐Yan Liu   +4 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, Xu‐Lan Tang, Chun‐Yan Li, Yang‐Jun Liu, Hong‐Liang Yi, Shan‐Kai Yin, Kai‐Ming Su, Su‐Ru Liu   +7 more
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Extensive Subcutaneous Emphysema and Pneumomediastinum Following Eustachian Tube Dilation and PET Insertion: A Rare Complication

World Journal of Otorhinolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Introduction Eustachian tube dilation (ETD) is an increasingly popular and seemingly safe method of treating ETD. We present a rare case of subcutaneous emphysema and pneumomediastinum following ETD. Methods Retrospective chart review. Patient consent was obtained for data collection, analysis, drafting, and publication of information ...
Mihai A. Bentan, Nam K. Lee, Scott E. Mann, Emily Ambrose   +3 more
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Assessment of difficult laryngoscopy by electronically measured maxillo-pharyngeal angle on lateral cervical radiograph: A prospective study

Saudi Journal of Anaesthesia, 2010
Background: Difficult airway continued to be a major cause of anesthesia-related morbidity and mortality. Successful airway management depends on direct laryngoscopy and tracheal intubation.
Gupta Kumkum, Gupta Prashant
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Guidelines for Essential Trauma Care: Second Edition (2026)

World Journal of Surgery, EarlyView.
Injury is a major cause of death and disability globally, with the highest burden in low‐ and middle‐income countries (LMICs). Strengthening the organization and planning for trauma care (care of the injured) can improve care and lower mortality. In 2004, the International Association for Trauma Surgery and Intensive Care (IATSIC) and the World Health ...
Charles Mock, Timothy C. Hardcastle, Christine Gaarder, Amit Gupta, Adam Gyedu, Manjul Joshipura, Elmin Steyn, on behalf of the Essential Trauma Care revision author group, Valencia Adjei, Roger Alcock, Vanda Amado, Michael Boampong, Sanjeev Booi, Petra Brysiewicz, Corazon Cabanilla‐Manuntag, Cristiane de Alencar Domingues, Ghada Elhadari, Ranjith Nanda Ellawala, Sarnai Erdene, Ama Akoma Essuman, Jorge Esteban Foianini, Filippo Gatti, Armando Garcia Guererra, Greg Hynes, Adil Haider, Sandy Ingless, Balavenkata Jagannathan, Helen Jowett, Knut Magne Kolstadbråten, Sonja Krofak, Aireen Patricia Madrid, Tina Tomić Mahečić, Claude Martin, Daniel Ntogwrachu, Bisola Onajin‐Obembe, Nhobojit Roy, Andres Rubiano, Niisoja Mensah Torto, Ben Wachira, Meg Walmsley, Torben Wisborg, Elma Wong   +41 more
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