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Technical performance and diagnostic utility of the new Elecsys (R) neuron-specific enolase enzyme immunoassay [PDF]

open access: yes, 2003
This international multicenter study was designed to evaluate the technical performance of the new double-monoclonal, single-step Elecsys neuron-specific enolase (NSE) enzyme immunoassay (EIA) and to assess its utility as a sensitive and specific test ...
Chang SF   +18 more
core   +1 more source

The Human Respiratory Virome in Health and Disease: Interactions, Dysbiosis, and Methodological Challenges

open access: yesAdvanced Genetics, EarlyView.
This article examines how the respiratory virome contributes to health and disease, highlighting its interactions with the host and bacteriome. Key disease associations and present knowledge gaps are outlined. The review discusses challenges in sample collection and preprocessing, and presents future research directions for understanding virome ...
Xiaoxuan Yao, Xiaohui Zou, Bin Cao
wiley   +1 more source

Applied anatomy of the submental island flap and its clinical application in the repair of defects following hypopharyngeal carcinoma resection

open access: yesWorld Journal of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, 2015
Objective: To explore the feasibility of the submental island flap in the repair of hypopharyngeal defects. Methods: We collected wet specimens of fresh cadaveric heads from the Han Chinese adult population for applied anatomy of the submental island ...
Xi Chen   +7 more
doaj   +1 more source

Laryngotracheobronchial papillomatosis: findings on computed tomography scans of the chest [PDF]

open access: yes, 2008
OBJECTIVE: To present the findings of computed tomography (CT) scans of the chest in patients with laryngotracheobronchial papillomatosis. METHODS: We retrospectively analyzed CT scans of eight patients, five males and three females, ranging from 5 to 18
Araujo Neto, Cesar de   +6 more
core   +3 more sources

Partial Laryngectomy for Thyroid Cancer: A Single Institution Case Series With Operative Techniques

open access: yesHead &Neck, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Partial laryngectomy has been well described as a management option for T1–3 laryngeal squamous cell cancers. However, there are a few case reports of partial laryngeal surgery for locally advanced thyroid carcinoma. Methods This is a case series of five patients with thyroid carcinoma (one primary and four recurrent) with laryngeal
Ella E. Hawes   +17 more
wiley   +1 more source

Diagnosis and Treatment of Tracheal or Bronchuotracheal Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma [PDF]

open access: yes, 2010
Background and objective Adenoid cystic carcinoma is primary bronchopulmonary carcinoma with low malignancy, and 43 patients treated in the past 50 years in our hospital were retrospectively studied.
Daping YU   +5 more
core  

Safety and Efficacy Findings From a Phase Ib/II Study of ASP‐1929 Photoimmunotherapy With Pembrolizumab in Recurrent and/or Metastatic Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma

open access: yesHead &Neck, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background ASP‐1929 photoimmunotherapy—cetuximab conjugated to IRDye 700DX and red light (690 nm) for localized drug activation—results in rapid, selective cell killing. Methods This phase Ib/II open‐label study evaluated ASP‐1929 photoimmunotherapy plus pembrolizumab in patients with recurrent/metastatic HNSCC (≥ 1 accessible lesion, PD‐L1 ...
David M. Cognetti   +17 more
wiley   +1 more source

Segmental Tracheal Resection for Thyroid Cancer: Perioperative Morbidity, Locoregional Control, and Survival

open access: yesHead &Neck, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Segmental tracheal resection is rarely needed for advanced thyroid cancer but is among the most complex, high‐risk thyroid surgeries. Methods Retrospective study of patients undergoing segmental tracheal resection for thyroid cancer at MD Anderson Cancer Center (2005–2024).
Anastasios Maniakas   +19 more
wiley   +1 more source

The Performance of Automatic Speaking Valves and Fixation Devices Enabling Hands‐Free Speech Following Total Laryngectomy—A Systematic Review

open access: yesHead &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

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