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Quantifying Bite Forces for Solid Foods: Implications for Patients Postmandibular Reconstruction
Head &Neck, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Background Bite forces required to masticate different food consistencies remain unknown, complicating dietary guidelines following mandibular reconstruction. This study quantifies the forces required for solid foods and estimates safe bite limits postreconstruction.
Jacob J. Clark +9 more
wiley +1 more source
Multiparametric Ultrasound for Preoperative Assessment of Parotid Tumors: A Novel Diagnostic Pathway
Head &Neck, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Background Accurate preoperative differentiation of parotid gland tumors (PGTs) is essential for facial nerve preservation. This study evaluates a novel, real‐time multiparametric ultrasound (mpUS) approach combining B‐mode, shear wave elastography (SWE), and contrast‐enhanced ultrasound (CEUS), based on qualitative image interpretation ...
Katharina Margherita Wakonig +5 more
wiley +1 more source
The prophylactic effect of intranasal Dexamethasone in reducing postoperative sore throat. A novel clinical trial. [PDF]
, 2023 Hamidreza Shetabi, Ehsan Momeni
openalex +1 more source
Head &Neck, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Background Free flap reconstruction (FFR) following transoral robotic surgery (TORS) is commonly performed using radial forearm free flaps (RFFF). This study compares patterns of functional recovery between RFFFs and anterolateral thigh flaps (ALTFs).
Praneet Kaki +8 more
wiley +1 more source
Head &Neck, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Background The percentage of daily automatic speaking valve use (AU) in laryngectomized patients has remained at ~25% since their invention. To increase this percentage, understanding the performance of existent devices is essential. Therefore, we reviewed studies reporting AU, fixation device lifetime (FDL), compliance, and voice and speech ...
Max J. Dullaart +9 more
wiley +1 more source
Isolation and typing of the influenza viruses in the Caspian littoral of Iran
, 2007 Present study introduces results of common influenza virus strains in the north of Iran. Samples collected from 65 patients with acute respiratory illness by throat washing and swabs, randomly from north of Iran (Mazandaran, Golestan and Guilan provinces)
Hamkar, R. +6 more
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Head &Neck, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Background Patients with head and neck cancer (HNC) often experience deteriorated health‐related quality of life (HRQoL) and loss of body weight and muscle mass. The primary aim was to determine if a home‐based exercise program, aiming to increase physical activity (PA), could reduce muscle mass loss and fatigue.
Camilla Wallmander +8 more
wiley +1 more source