Design and Development of Novel Airway Device for Transoral Respiratory Monitoring During Sedation
The Laryngoscope, EarlyView.This article describes iterative design factors and results of clinical testing for a novel medical device that promotes transoral respiratory gas exchange for patients during sedation. A minimally viable prototype was 3D printed from thermoplastic polyurethane and demonstrated high levels of oral retention, gas exchange, and satisfaction among ...
Samuel L. Oyer +7 more
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The Musculoskeletal Consequences of Mouth Breathing in Adults: A Systematic Review
The Laryngoscope, EarlyView.Chronic mouth breathing can have a negative impact on posture, cause temporomandibular joint dysfunction (TMD), reduced masticatory muscle activity and efficiency, and suprahyoid muscle overuse. Postural changes include a head forward posture and increased lumbar lordosis.
Raewyn G. Campbell +13 more
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A Rare Case of Oropharyngeal and Nasopharyngeal Stenosis Secondary to Self-Inflicted Gunshot Wound. [PDF]
Case Rep OtolaryngolTran E +4 more
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Taste Dysfunction and Bell's Palsy: A Scoping Review
The Laryngoscope, EarlyView.Taste dysfunction is a well‐recognized but inconsistently reported symptom in Bell's palsy. This scoping review found that taste dysfunction is prevalent in these patients, often precedes facial weakness, and commonly improves within 6 months. Standardized, longitudinal studies employing validated psychophysical measures are needed to clarify the ...
Sherina R. Thomas +2 more
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Tapia syndrome after orthognathic surgery: a case report. [PDF]
Int J Surg Case RepSharifi R, Nomani M, Mousavi R.
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Lasers in Surgery and Medicine, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Objectives This retrospective study evaluated the clinical outcomes associated with a photobiomodulation therapy (PBMT) protocol in patients with inferior alveolar nerve (IAN) injury following oral and maxillofacial surgery. The study specifically investigated whether the etiology of paresthesia, the time elapsed before treatment initiation ...
Halenur Ates, Yavuz Tolga Korkmaz
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Assessment of causality and impairment following unilateral hypoglossal nerve paralysis: A case report. [PDF]
Ulus Travma Acil Cerrahi DergIgde EN +4 more
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Treatment Preferences of Patients With Myasthenia Gravis: A Qualitative Study
Muscle &Nerve, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Introduction/Aims The burden of myasthenia gravis (MG) is often underestimated, and studies usually focus on the symptom burden. However, treatment‐related adverse events also contribute to patients' burdens and affect their treatment decisions.
Meg Mendoza +6 more
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Postoperative Hypoglossal Nerve Palsy in Breast Reconstruction Surgery. [PDF]
Medicina (Kaunas)Lee GJ +10 more
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Congenital Intraoral Synechiae: A Scoping Review of Airway, Feeding, and Surgical Management
Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery, EarlyView.Abstract Objective To map the existing literature on congenital intraoral synechiae and summarize reported anatomic patterns, clinical presentation, associated anomalies/syndromes, and outcomes to inform standardized diagnostic and therapeutic approaches. Data Sources PubMed, CINAHL, Embase, Web of Science, and Google Scholar were searched from January
Jason Bernier, Mathieu Bergeron
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