Radiation-induced malignancies from simultaneous integrated boost-VMAT for oropharyngeal cancer delivered with four different fractionation schemes. [PDF]
Mazonakis M, Lyraraki E, Damilakis J.
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Abstract Objective Postoperative radiation therapy (PORT) initiation within 6 weeks of surgery is associated with improved oncologic outcomes in head and neck cancer, but delays remain common. Oncology nurse navigators (ONN) may improve care coordination.
Vera Bzhilyanskaya +9 more
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Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Head and Neck Cancer Survivors: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. [PDF]
Chitnis O +7 more
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Abstract Objective Mandibular advancement devices (MADs) are a recognized alternative to continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) for treating obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), though patient selection is still challenging. Tailored MAD guided through drug induced sleep endoscopy (DISE) with a mandibular titratable positioner (SAM) offers a stable and ...
Patricia Fernández‐Sanjuán +11 more
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Tonsillar Post-transplant Lymphoproliferative Disorder Presenting With Hemoptysis After Heart Transplantation: A Case Report and Review of the Literature. [PDF]
Surma J +3 more
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Awake Blue Laser Excision and Balloon Dilation of Oropharyngeal Stenosis in High‐Risk Patients
Abstract Oropharyngeal stenosis is a rare condition that can develop following head and neck cancer treatment, leading to progressive dyspnea, dysphagia, and dysphonia. Patients with symptomatic dyspnea may benefit from endoscopic surgery. However, head and neck cancer survivors can have severe trismus, limited neck extension, and altered laryngeal ...
Abbey L. Landini +2 more
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Longitudinal Monitoring of Abscess Microbiota in a Wild California Sea Lion (<i>Zalophus californianus</i>) Using Next-Generation Sequencing. [PDF]
Archambeau J +4 more
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Abstract Objective The primary length of stay (PLOS) metric fails to capture added time, costs, and reduced patient quality of life (QOL) associated with readmissions. To address these limitations, we propose a novel metric, the hospitalization utilization metric (HUM), which integrates PLOS and readmission LOS (RLOS). Study Design Retrospective review
Nana‐Hawwa Abdul‐Rahman +6 more
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Solitary Fibrous Tumor of the Oropharyngeal Lateral Wall: A Case Report and Review of Diagnostic and Therapeutic Challenges. [PDF]
Zahlaka M +5 more
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Drug‐Induced Sleep Endoscopy Findings in Obese Adolescents With Sleep Apnea
Abstract Objective Data regarding drug‐induced sleep endoscopy (DISE) findings in obese adolescents with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) are lacking; such information could be used to direct and improve management as there is controversy whether adenotonsillectomy (AT) or positive airway pressure is standard therapy for this population.
Timothy Kearney +2 more
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