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Thyroid Cartilage Reconstruction With Titanium Mesh in Advanced Papillary Thyroid Carcinoma
The Laryngoscope, EarlyView.We report the first case of titanium mesh reconstruction of the thyroid cartilage following resection of papillary thyroid carcinoma with preservation of the laryngeal mucosa. This technique provided excellent functional outcomes while maintaining oncologic resection in a patient with locally advanced disease.
Anna Christina Clements +5 more
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Tracheostomy in mechanical ventilation
, 2012 Endotracheal intubation is commonly used for airway control, while tracheostomy is a procedure indicated for patients who suffer from respiratory failure and need prolonged mechanical ventilation.
C. Faggiano +8 more
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Maxillomandibular Advancement Outcomes in Obstructive Sleep Apnea by Age and Gender
The Laryngoscope, EarlyView.This systematic review and meta‐analysis of 36 studies (608 patients) found that maxillomandibular advancement significantly improves polysomnographic, cephalometric, and subjective measures of obstructive sleep apnea across both sexes and throughout the lifespan. Odds of surgical cure decline roughly 3% per year of age.
Matthew O. Herbst +7 more
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MEK Inhibitor Associated Airway Injury in an Infant With Noonan Syndrome: A Case Report
The Laryngoscope, EarlyView.An infant with Noonan syndrome treated with trametinib developed extensive mucosal sloughing of the upper and lower airway, followed by severe supraglottic scarring. Clinicians should consider airway toxicity as a potential adverse effect of MEK inhibitor therapy.
Veronica Drozdowski‐Nuccio +4 more
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ChildrenBackground/Objectives: Children with neurological impairments, especially those who are non-ambulatory, may require additional care services beyond what is available for the general pediatric population, and tracheostomy may be necessary for addressing ...
Young Tae Lim, Jung Eun Kwon
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Outcomes of Recurrent Laryngeal Nerve Reinnervation for Pediatric Unilateral Vocal Fold Paralysis
The Laryngoscope, EarlyView.The objective of this study was to describe voice outcomes from the largest single‐center, single‐surgeon experience with recurrent laryngeal nerve reinnervation for pediatric unilateral vocal fold paralysis. In 102 patients who underwent reinnervation, we demonstrate that reinnervation is an effective and durable intervention for treatment of ...
Theodore A. Gobillot +2 more
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Plea for routine endoscopic tracheostomy tube adjustment
Frontiers in Rehabilitation SciencesIntroductionTracheostomy is one of the standard procedures in intensive care medicine. In the context of tracheostomy tube-, dysphagia- and decannulation management the selection of the appropriate tracheostomy tube model (angle, diameter, length) is ...
Bettina Otto +5 more
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[Tracheotomy and tracheostomy techniques]
, 2005 Tracheostomy has become the method of choice in managing patients requiring long-term mechanical ventilation. At present, there are several alternatives to conventional surgical tracheostomy such as percutaneous dilatational techniques according to ...
Bartels, H
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Effects of Intubation Duration on Trachea: A Histopathological Study
The Laryngoscope, EarlyView.This study evaluated the histopathological effects of prolonged endotracheal intubation on the human trachea using biopsy specimens obtained during tracheotomy. Prolonged intubation was associated with progressive inflammatory and structural changes, with tracheal dilatation and perichondritis increasing significantly after 14 days.
Osman Kilic +6 more
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