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Vocal cord palsy after vincristine treatment in a child and the inefficacy of glutamic acid in the prevention of relapse: a case report

Journal of Medical Case Reports, 2012
Introduction Vincristine is an antineoplastic drug with a well known efficacy for the treatment of acute lymphoblastic leukemia and many solid tumors. No more than 20 pediatric patients with vincristine-induced vocal cord palsy have been reported, and to
Farruggia Piero, Tropia Serena, Cannella Sonia, Bruno Giuseppa, Oddo Gaspare, D’Angelo Paolo   +5 more
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A standardized comparison of peri-operative complications after minimally invasive esophagectomy: Ivor Lewis versus McKeown. [PDF]

, 2018
BACKGROUND: While our institutional approach to esophageal resection for cancer has traditionally favored a minimally invasive (MI) 3-hole, McKeown esophagectomy (MIE 3-hole) during the last five years several factors has determined a shift in our ...
Berger, Adam C., Brown, Andrew M., Evans III, Nathaniel R., Palazzo, Francesco, Pucci, Michael J., Rosato, Ernest L., Tatarian, Talar   +6 more
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Vocal cord dysfunction: Beyond severe asthma [PDF]

Respiratory Medicine, 2010
Vocal cord dysfunction (VCD) is the abnormal adduction of the vocal cords during inspiration causing extrathoracic airway obstruction. VCD has been described as a confounder of severe asthma. The influence of VCD among less severe asthmatics has not been previously defined.We retrospectively reviewed the medical records of 59 patients with ...
Parsons, Jonathan P., Benninger, Cathy, Hawley, Miles P., Philips, Gary, Forrest, L. Arick, Mastronarde, John G.   +5 more
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Feeding difficulties in children with esophageal atresia: A parent‐reported multicenter study

Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition, EarlyView.
Abstract Objective Feeding difficulties (FDs) are common among children with esophageal atresia (EA) and tracheoesophageal fistula (TEF), but knowledge about their prevalence and risk factors is limited. This multicenter study aimed to assess the prevalence, subtypes, and associated factors of FD in children with EA/TEF. Methods Parents of children who
Tut Galai, Shlomi Cohen, Batia Weiss, Ron Shaoul, Ari Silbermintz, Kim Shemer, Dana L. Gal, Hadar Moran‐Lev   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Is voice therapy an effective treatment for dysphonia? A randomised controlled trial [PDF]

, 2001
OBJECTIVES: To assess the overall efficacy of voice therapy for dysphonia. DESIGN: Single blind randomised controlled trial. SETTING: Outpatient clinic in a teaching hospital.
Deary, I.J., MacKenzie, K., Millar, A., Sellars, C., Wilson, J.A.   +4 more
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Trends in Laryngology Fellowship Training: A Survey Study of Graduates and Directors

The Laryngoscope, EarlyView.
A survey study of laryngology fellowship Graduates and Directors reveals overall high level of confidence in preparedness to practice in the care of most laryngologic disorders. Respondents reported less exposure to swallowing disorders in fellowship with resulting lower confidence to practice independently in this area, despite seeing a good ...
Vanessa Torrecillas, Michael M. Johns III, Al Merati, Robbi Kupfer, Robert J. Morrison   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Late-onset thymidine kinase 2 deficiency: a review of 18 cases [PDF]

, 2019
BACKGROUND: TK2 gene encodes for mitochondrial thymidine kinase, which phosphorylates the pyrimidine nucleosides thymidine and deoxycytidine. Recessive mutations in the TK2 gene are responsible for the 'myopathic form' of the mitochondrial depletion ...
Caballero Eraso, Candelaria, Domínguez González, Cristina, Fernández Torrón, Roberto, Fuiza Luces, Carmen, García García, Jorge M., Hernández Laín, Aurelio, Hernández Voth, Ana R., Paradas, Carmen, Rivas, Eloy, Sayas Catalán, Javier   +9 more
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Dysphagia Characteristics in High Versus Low Vagal Unilateral Vocal Fold Paralysis

The Laryngoscope, EarlyView.
High vagal etiology of unilateral vocal fold paralysis (UVFP) is linked to greater swallowing dysfunction compared to low vagal etiology of UVFP, with higher rates of premature spillage, pharyngeal residue, penetration and aspiration on instrumental swallow assessment; and higher prevalence of diet and behavioral modifications recommended.
Madeline Miles Marker, Liam W. Gallagher, Aanish Puri, Jesse Hoffmeister, Scott Lunos, Heather Erickson, Gina Cruciani, Joslyn Kahn, Stephanie Misono, Raluca Gray   +9 more
wiley   +1 more source

Inflammatory Markers Stratify Surgical Outcomes in Pediatric Airway Reconstruction

The Laryngoscope, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objectives Red blood cell distribution width (RDW) predicts surgical success in adult patients undergoing open airway reconstruction for laryngotracheal stenosis, but similar biomarkers in pediatrics remain unidentified. This study identifies predictors of outcomes in pediatric patients undergoing triple endoscopy or surgical airway ...
Nomongo Dorjsuren, Hrithik Praveen, Kalpnaben Patel, Shilin Zhao, Alexander Gelbard, Christopher Wootten   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Identification of children who may benefit from self-hypnosis at a pediatric pulmonary center

BMC Pediatrics, 2005
Background Emotional difficulties can trigger respiratory symptoms. Thus, children presenting with respiratory complaints may benefit from a psychological intervention.
Geisler Susan C, Anbar Ran D
doaj   +1 more source