Rare But Risky: Clinical Impacts of Pneumothorax After Thyroidectomy and Parathyroidectomy
The Laryngoscope, EarlyView.Postoperative pneumothorax (PPTX) is rare after thyroidectomy or parathyroidectomy, occurring in up to 0.10% of cases. However, it is associated with increased risks of all‐cause mortality, adverse respiratory events, and healthcare utilization rates in up to 1 year after surgery, deeming PPTX as a potential marker of increased postoperative ...
Jessan A. Jishu +7 more
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Revision Surgical Management of Refractory Nasal Vestibular Stenosis in an Exotic Shorthair Cat Using a Combined Surgical Technique and a Steroid-Eluting Implant (PROPEL Contour). [PDF]
Vet SciKim HM, Son SJ, Jeon SH, Kim HY.
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Transoral Ultrasound in the Diagnostic Workup of Peritonsillar Abscess—A Randomized Clinical Trial
The Laryngoscope, EarlyView.Peritonsillar abscess frequently mimics peritonsillar cellulitis, exposing many patients to unnecessary and often painful blind needle aspirations. In this multicenter randomized clinical trial of 95 patients, adding transoral ultrasound to standard examination reduced needle aspiration attempts by nearly one third.
Tobias Todsen +8 more
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Fibrosing Mediastinitis in Pregnancy: A Rare Case With Antepartum Hemoptysis and Airway Obstruction. [PDF]
JACC Case RepChinmay P +7 more
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Utility of Preoperative Cardiac Workup for Children With Very Severe Obstructive Sleep Apnea
The Laryngoscope, EarlyView.In this retrospective study, we aimed to examine the prevalence and utility of obtaining a preoperative cardiac workup in children with very severe obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) prior to adenotonsillectomy. Of 144 patients with very severe OSA, 38 patients (26.4%) underwent a preoperative cardiac workup, and three of those 38 had abnormal findings ...
Danny A. Elias +3 more
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Case Report: Long-term survival of adenoid cystic carcinoma with central airway stenosis treated by bronchoscopic ablation combined with para-toluenesulfonamide injection. [PDF]
Front OncolWu Y, Zhang L.
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Superior Labial Artery Flap for Septal Perforation Repair: The Boxer's Flap
The Laryngoscope, EarlyView.The nasal floor flap, or Boxer's flap, is an anteriorly pedicled, superior labial artery–based mucosal flap that provides excellent closure rates in septal perforation repair when traditional septal flaps are not feasible. The schematic shows: (A) preoperative perforation, (B) nasal floor flap elevation (with the pedicle maintained at the inferior ...
Nicholas J. Campion +5 more
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Tracheal schwannoma presenting as pneumonia: A rare case report in an adolescent. [PDF]
Respir Med Case RepXiong W, Deng Z.
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Pregabalin Efficacy in Treatment of Chronic Neurogenic Cough
The Laryngoscope, EarlyView.The use of neuromodulators for chronic cough has increased; however, the choice of medication, dosing regimen, and duration are still unclear. This longitudinal study of 95 adults taking pregabalin, 75 mg twice daily, for CNC demonstrated 78% improvement or resolution of cough, 17% unchanged, 1% worse cough, with a mean of 6 weeks of therapy, and only ...
Jacqui Allen +3 more
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The effects of upper airway obstruction on oxygen consumption and ventilatory variables in Colombian criollo horses. [PDF]
J Vet Intern MedMassie SL +5 more
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