Management of deep space infections of the neck [PDF]
Infections of the deep neck spaces often present a clinical challenge for the ENT surgeon. Management of these complex suppurations of the neck requires in fact a multidisciplinary approach due to possible complications like mediastinitis, septic shock ...
Bălălău, Cristian +9 more
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A retrospective analysis comparing mandibular fibula reconstruction by transoral versus submandibular approach [PDF]
Objective To compare the clinical and functional differences between transoral and submandibular approach in mandibular segmental resection and reconstruction with free fibula flaps (FFFs).
XU Fan, MIAO Dongqing, WANG Yuli, BIAN Yifeng, XIAO Na, DU Yifei, DING Xu
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Pneumoperitoneum after transoral endoscopic thyroidectomy vestibular approach [PDF]
AbstractBackgroundTransoral endoscopic thyroidectomy vestibular approach (TOETVA) is a relatively safe procedure with comparable safety profile as open thyroidectomy. While gas insufflation complications such as subcutaneous emphysema and pneumomediastinum have been reported postoperatively, there have been no reports of pneumoperitoneum.Case reportOur
James Wei Ming Kwek +2 more
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Endoscopy-assisted transoral resection of the styloid process in Eagle's syndrome. Case report
Eagle's syndrome is often associated with elongated styloid process or ossified stylohyoid or stylomandibular ligament. Patients with this syndrome present with recurrent cervicofacial pain. Surgical removal of the elongated styloid process is a standard
Matsumoto Fumihiko +5 more
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Anterior cervical osteophytes causing dysphagia: Choice of the approach and surgical problems
Background: Anterior cervical osteophytes (ACOs) may rarely cause dysphagia, dysphonia, and dyspnea. Symptomatic ACOs are most commonly located between C3 and C7, whereas those at higher cervical (C1–C2) levels are rarer.
Francesco Maiuri +4 more
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Pre-radiotherapy feeding tube identifies a poor prognostic subset of postoperative p16 positive oropharyngeal carcinoma patients [PDF]
BACKGROUND: This study explores variables associated with poor prognosis in postoperative p16 positive oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma (OPSCC) patients undergoing adjuvant radiotherapy or chemoradiotherapy.
Adkins, Douglas R +11 more
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Injectate distribution patterns in posterior infrazygomatic and transoral approaches to the pterygopalatine fossa [PDF]
Background Injectate distribution patterns in the pterygopalatine fossa may differ based on the drug administration approach used. This study primarily aimed to assess and compare injectate distribution following the posterior infrazygomatic and ...
Anže Jerman +4 more
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The temporalis muscle flap for reconstruction of soft palate and lateral oropharyngeal wall after transoral robotic surgery [PDF]
Trans Oral Robotic Surgery (TORS) is a prominent surgical approach for the resection of oropharyngeal tumors without division of the lip and mandible. Some defects following TORS are large and complex enough to benefit soft-tissue coverage.
Bellini Chiara +6 more
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Purpose This review aimed to describe the preoperative management and postoperative complications associated with transoral decompression of the upper cervical spine, and to clarify the risk factors, related issues and complication management.
Wenqiang Li +4 more
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American college of radiology appropriateness criteria ® treatment of stage I T1 glottic cancer [PDF]
Background Controversy surrounds the appropriate therapy for T1 glottic cancer. Both transoral endolaryngeal resection and radiation offer excellent local control and voice quality; some lesions are best addressed with resection and others with ...
Abdurehim +56 more
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