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Impact of the “July effect” in head and neck microvascular reconstruction: A retrospective review
Abstract Objective The “July effect,” a theory that the beginning of the academic year has worse operative outcomes and complication rates, remains controversial. We evaluated the “July effect” as a risk factor for negative operative outcomes in head and neck microvascular reconstruction.
Emma De Ravin+11 more
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Type I tympanoplasty is one of the first operations to be performed by ear surgeons in training and is increasingly performed using the endoscopic technique.
Eduardo Machado Rossi Monteiro+5 more
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The Current Situation and Development of Endoscopic Ear Surgery in China
ABSTRACT Endoscopic ear surgery has been widely performed in China since 2015 due to the development and rapid popularization of endoscopic technology. Due to the relative shortness of the auditory meatus, only a fixed endoscope is required in many cases, rather than a motion similar to a nasal endoscope, and uncontrollable bleeding is virtually non ...
Meng‐Wen Shi, Ge Yin, Yu Sun
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We report an individual with mucopolysaccharidosis type IIIB and chronic pancytopenia. Hematological studies in a mouse model revealed microcytic anemia and decreased monocyte count. Hence, pancytopenia is thought to be secondary to mucopolysaccharidosis type IIIB, and we suggest that a complete blood count should be included in the clinical ...
Éliane Beauregard‐Lacroix+3 more
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Percutaneous Bone Implant Surgery: A MIPS Modified Technique
Since their introduction, passive percutaneous hearing aids have undergone substantial evolution, including changes in implant production, improvements in the sound processor, and simplification of surgical implantation techniques. The latest innovation comes from the minimally invasive technique proposed for the PONTO system (MIPS), which does not ...
Sofia Pizzolante+3 more
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A STUDY ON EFFICACY OF AUTOLOGOUS PLATELET RICH PLASMA IN MYRINGOPLASTY [PDF]
Objective: To study the efficacy and advantage in using autologus platelet rich plasma during myringoplasty in closure of tympanic membrane perforation preventing the graft displacement, promoting quicker healing & improving overall outcome.Methods
Gopalakrishnan, Sankaranarayanan+2 more
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Adverse Effects of Steroid Therapy in Sudden Sensorineural Hearing Loss: A Scoping Review
ABSTRACT Objective Sudden sensorineural hearing loss (SSNHL) is an otologic emergency and is treated with steroid therapy. Despite adverse events (AEs) associated with long‐term steroid use being well evidenced, there is sparsity of literature regarding the AEs of short‐course prescriptions in the SSNHL cohort, which limits the quality of patient ...
M. Achanta+5 more
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Myringotomy and ventilation tube insertion with endoscopic or microscopic technique in adults: a pilot study [PDF]
The purpose of this study is to assess the feasibility of endoscopic-assisted myringotomy and ventilation tube insertion in adults affected by chronic otitis media with effusion, comparing the outcomes of this approach with those obtained with the ...
Andrea Gallo+8 more
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Lateral Migration of a Eustachian Tube Shim Into the Middle Ear
This is the first report of lateral displacement of a shim into the middle ear space, resulting in chronic otomastoiditis and the need for surgical removal by tympanomastoidectomy. Long‐term monitoring and suturing the shim to prevent displacement should be considered.
Yoav Hahn, Hongzhao Ji, Hitomi Sakano
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Otitis media (OM) or middle ear inflammation is a spectrum of diseases, including acute otitis media (AOM), otitis media with effusion (OME; ‘glue ear’) and chronic suppurative otitis media (CSOM).
Casselbrant, ML+6 more
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