ABSTRACT Objective To evaluate predictors of postoperative and functional outcomes following salvage oropharyngectomy. Methods In this single‐center retrospective study, we included all patients who underwent an oropharyngectomy in an irradiated neck for recurrent or metachronous cancer between 2014 and 2023. Results We included 94 patients.
Jade Saykaly +7 more
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Protecting Minors From Medical Malpractice Act: Implications for Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery. [PDF]
Sharma S +3 more
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Impact of Infratemporal Fossa Clearance on Survival in Advanced Buccal Mucosa Cancers
ABSTRACT Introduction Buccal mucosa cancers are the most prevalent oral cavity cancers in South Asia, often attributed to widespread tobacco use. The current NCCN guidelines generally advise against primary surgery for locally very advanced (cT4b) buccal cancers involving the masticatory space and infratemporal fossa (ITF).
Sudhir Nair +11 more
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Pediatric Post-Tonsillectomy Hemorrhage Management: A Cross-Sectional Otolaryngology and Emergency Medicine Survey. [PDF]
Erwin DZ +6 more
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ABSTRACT Background Oropharyngeal cancer (OPC) exhibits distinct clinical behaviors according to HPV/p16 status and smoking exposure. While HPV‐positive OPC generally shows superior survival, differences in recurrence patterns remain unclear. Methods A retrospective multicenter analysis of 674 AJCC VII edition Stage III–IVa/b OPC patients treated with ...
Riccardo Gili +16 more
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Disease Site‐Specific Outcomes in p16‐Positive Non‐Oropharyngeal Mucosal Head and Neck Cancer
ABSTRACT Objectives To report disease‐free survival (DFS) in p16‐positive non‐oropharyngeal head‐and‐neck squamous‐cell carcinoma (HNSCC). Methods Curatively‐treated non‐oropharyngeal HNSCC (2009–2021) were reviewed. DFS was compared among p16‐positive, p16‐negative, and p16‐untested cases for the overall cohort and by disease site.
Revadhi C. Chelvarajah +21 more
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A Qualitative Study on the Role of Single-Entry Models in Managing Surgical Backlogs in Pediatric Otolaryngology Part 1: Investigating Perceptions of Referring Physicians and Otolaryngologists. [PDF]
Shapiro J +17 more
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ABSTRACT Background Quality of life (QoL) in head and neck cancer (HNC) is influenced by complex biopsychosocial factors, yet few longitudinal studies have examined these relationships immediately post‐treatment. Methods In this prospective study, 232 patients newly diagnosed with primary HNC completed psychometric assessments, clinical interviews, and
Haley Deamond +18 more
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Hearing impairment and depression in middle-aged and older Chinese adults: the potential intermediary role of sleep duration in the CHARLS cohort. [PDF]
Zhang C +7 more
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ABSTRACT Background Disparities in thyroid cancer care are driven by demographic and socioeconomic factors such as insurance status, income, and access to specialized care. Methods Retrospective chart review. Demographic and clinical data from 281 adult patients who underwent thyroidectomy or hemithyroidectomy for papillary or follicular thyroid cancer
Breanna Dominguez +5 more
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