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Postoperative Hemoglobin and Transfusion Rates Do Not Influence Revision of Head and Neck Free Flap in a Cohort of 259 Patients

Head &Neck, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Introduction Recent literature advocates restrictive transfusion thresholds (Hb < 7 g/dL). The aim of this study was to evaluate if postoperative hemoglobin levels and transfusions influence Free Flap Revision (FFR). Methods This single center retrospective study included all patients who underwent head and neck surgery with free flap ...
Olivier Gilbert, Agnès Dupret‐Bories, Olivier Staes, Guillaume Ducos, Luc Nguyen Van Phi, Claire Cabos, Muriel Picard, Charline Berthier, Mathilde Morisseau, Emilien Chabrillac   +9 more
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Canadian Association of Gastroenterology Practice Guidelines: Evaluation of Dysphagia

Canadian Journal of Gastroenterology, 1998
Dysphagia may be defined as difficulty in swallowing. Dysphagia may be classified as oropharyngeal or esophageal; oropharyngeal dysphagia arises from a structural or functional abnormality in the oropharynx, and esophageal dysphagia occurs as a result of
Alan W Cockeram
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Relação da escala de coma de Glasgow com a introdução de dieta via oral em pacientes com traumatismo crânioencefálico [PDF]

, 2013
TCC(graduação) - Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina. Centro de Ciências da Saúde. Fonoaudiologia.Introdução: Conceitua-se o Traumatismo Crânioencefálico (TCE) como qualquer agressão de ordem traumática que acarrete comprometimento anatômico ou ...
Dutra, Fernanda Pizani
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Species Distribution and in Vitro Antifungal Susceptibility of Oral Yeast Isolates from Tanzanian HIV-Infected Patients With Primary and Recurrent Oropharyngeal Candidiasis. [PDF]

, 2008
\ud In Tanzania, little is known on the species distribution and antifungal susceptibility profiles of yeast isolates from HIV-infected patients with primary and recurrent oropharyngeal candidiasis.
Rijs Antonius JMM, Mugusi Ferdinand, Simon Elison NM, van der Ven, A.J., Rijs, A.J.M.M, Verweij, P.E., Verweij, P.E, Simon, Elison N M, Matee, Mecky I N, Palenstein Helderman, W.H. van, Moshi, M.J, Van Palenstein Helderman, W.H, Moshi, Mainen J, Rijs, Antonius J M M, Hamza, O.J.M., Wim Helderman, Frans HM Mikx, Simon, E.N.M., Verweij, Paul E, Ferdinand Mugusi, Mugusi, Ferdinand, Hamza, Omar J M, van der Ven André JAM, Antonius JMM Rijs, Mikx, F.H.M., Rijs, A.J.M.M., Elison NM Simon, Ven, A.J.A.M. van der, Mikx Frans HM, Matee Mecky IN, Matee, M.I.N, Simon, E.N., Verweij Paul E, Paul E Verweij, Helderman, W.H.P., Moshi, M.J., Moshi Mainen J, Simon, E.N.M, Helderman, Wim H van Palenstein, André JAM van der Ven, Mecky IN Matee, Mikx, Frans H M, Omar JM Hamza, Mugusi, F., van der Ven, André J A M, Mainen J Moshi, Matee, M.I.N., Mikx, F.H.M, Van der Ven, A.J.A.M, Hamza, O.J.M, Hamza Omar JM, Helderman Wim   +51 more
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A comparison of the upright seated versus left lateral decubitus position during pediatric sedation‐free transnasal endoscopy

JPGN Reports, EarlyView.
Abstract Objectives Although sedation‐free transnasal endoscopy (TNE) is conventionally performed in an upright seated position in pediatric patients, emerging data suggest that the left lateral decubitus (LLD) position may improve both endoscopic visualization and patient comfort and safety.
Catherine Nguyen, Molly Mackensen, Sophie Branen, Katherine Vaidy, Rose Lee   +4 more
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Approach to Patients with Dysphagia: Clinical Insights

Brain Sciences
Dysphagia is a commonly encountered condition in clinical practice, with a rising incidence reported particularly in South Korea. It can be broadly classified into oropharyngeal dysphagia and esophageal dysphagia, and distinguishing between the two is ...
Min-Su Kim
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Dysphagia in Gastrointestinal Cancer Patients [PDF]

, 2017
Dysphagia is one of the common symptoms that are encountered in clinical practice. However, dysphagia is still crucial and must be thoroughly investigated because it may be a key symptom of several malignancies.
허철웅, 윤영훈
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Transoral Robotic Surgery in Head and Neck Oncology: A Scoping Review of Evidence, Technological Advancements, and Future Trajectories

Journal of Surgical Oncology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Robotic surgery has transformed head and neck cancer (HNC) treatment. This scoping review synthesizes evidence on transoral robotic surgery (TORS), focusing on applications, limitations, and future directions. Following PRISMA‐ScR guidelines, this review used the PCC framework (Population: HNC patients; Concept: technological advancements ...
Anna Luíza Damaceno Araújo, Karthik N. Rao, Juan P. Rodrigo, Vincent Vander Poorten, Orlando Guntinas‐Lichius, Alfio Ferlito, Luiz Paulo Kowalski   +6 more
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Identifying Velopharyngeal Dysfunction in Head and Neck Cancer Patients

The Laryngoscope, EarlyView.
We evaluated the clinical presentation and treatment patterns of velopharyngeal dysfunction (VPD) following head and neck cancer therapy across three academic institutions. VPD demonstrated a highly variable and delayed onset, with radiation‐associated cases developing after a mean of 8.5 years and many patients presenting more than 10 years after ...
Kenneth Newman, Andrew Neevel, Holly Hess, Margaret Tiner, Lauren Boeckermann, Peter Larner, Hilary McCrary, Robbi A. Kupfer, Vanessa Torrecillas   +8 more
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The Subhyoid Approach for Base of Tongue Tumors: Description of A Novel Surgical Technique

The Laryngoscope, EarlyView.
The sub‐hyoid approach is a novel open surgical technique for selected deeply infiltrative base of tongue tumors, providing direct access and allowing full‐thickness resection while preserving the tongue neurovascular structures. Thyro‐hyoido‐pexy restores hyo‐laryngeal suspension without flap reconstruction, with the aim of preserving swallowing ...
Livio Presutti, Nicola Amato, Francesco Mattioli, Giuseppe Mercante, Daniele Marchioni, Matteo Fermi, Edoardo Serafini   +6 more
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