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Systematic review of cure and recurrence rates following minimally invasive parathyroidectomy [PDF]

open access: yes, 2018
Background The majority of patients with primary hyperparathyroidism (PHPT) have a single overactive adenoma. Advances in preoperative imaging and surgical adjuncts have given rise to minimally invasive parathyroidectomy (MIP), with lower complication ...
Allendorf   +37 more
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Video versus direct laryngoscopy in critically ill patients: an updated systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials

open access: yesCritical Care
Background The utilization of video laryngoscopy (VL) has demonstrated superiority over direct laryngoscopy (DL) for intubation in surgical settings.
Beatriz Araújo   +6 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Tracheal intubation: improving first pass success with smart material solutions [PDF]

open access: yes, 2017
Airway management and intubation procedures continue to challenge anaesthetists. With current equipment not always providing an optimum solution, this can lead to potential serious complications if an airway is not secured quickly. Improvements in airway
Armstrong, J, Breedon, P, Siena, F
core   +2 more sources

Is vocal cord asymmetry seen on transcutaneous laryngeal ultrasonography a significant predictor of voice quality changes after thyroidectomy? [PDF]

open access: yes, 2014
Background: Vocal cord asymmetry (VCA) on laryngoscopic examination (LE) may suggest voice impairment after thyroidectomy, but LE may cause patient discomfort. We aimed to correlate the presence of postoperative VCA assessed by noninvasive transcutaneous
Chan, CT   +5 more
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Etiologies of Dysphonia in Patients Referred to ENT Clinics Based on videolaryngoscopy [PDF]

open access: yesIranian Journal of Otorhinolaryngology, 2014
Introduction: Laryngeal dysfunction may be divided into three categories; organic, neurologic and functional disorders. Dysphonia and hoarseness are the most common symptoms and, in some cases, the only signs of laryngeal dysfunction.
Keyvan Kiakojury   +3 more
doaj   +2 more sources

A Case Report of Angioedema and Anaphylactic Shock Induced by Ingestion of Polyethylene Glycol [PDF]

open access: yes, 2020
Introduction: We report one of few documented cases of a severe anaphylactic reaction with angioedema to polyethylene glycol (PEG).Case Report: The patient presented 30 minutes after onset of his symptoms and quickly developed hypoxia and hypotension ...
Osborn, Lesley, Rossi, Amy
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A novel combined approach to placement of a double lumen endobronchial tube using a video laryngoscope and fiberoptic bronchoscope: a retrospective chart review

open access: yesBMC Anesthesiology
Background The objective of this study was to evaluate a modern combined video laryngoscopy and flexible fiberoptic bronchoscope approach to placement of a double lumen endobronchial tube and further characterize potential strengths and weaknesses of ...
Luiz Maracaja   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source

Changes in practice in managing difficult intubation following the introduction of new airway devices [PDF]

open access: yes, 2011
Introduction Difficult or failed tracheal intubation is a leading cause of anesthesia-related mortality and morbidity, ranging from soft tissue airway trauma to severe hypoxemia [1-3].
GUARNERO, V.
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