Τρίτη 22 Οκτωβρίου 2019


[Spindle-cell sarcoma in the mandibular area of a 5-year-old Holstein Friesian cow].
Related Articles[Spindle-cell sarcoma in the mandibular area of a 5-year-old Holstein Friesian cow]. Tierarztl Prax Ausg G Grosstiere Nutztiere. 2019 Oct;47(5):311-315 Authors: Gaude I, Otzen H, Hoedemaker M, Attig F, Gerhauser I, Hewicker-Trautwein M, Heppelmann M Abstract A 5-year-old German-Holstein cow was presented with a swelling of the head which had been present for 3 months. Clinical examination revealed a 15 × 20 × 15 cm firm mass on the right...
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Tue Oct 22, 2019 14:28
A New Planning Method to Easily Harvest the Superficial Circumflex Iliac Artery Perforator Flap.
Related ArticlesA New Planning Method to Easily Harvest the Superficial Circumflex Iliac Artery Perforator Flap. J Reconstr Microsurg. 2019 Oct 21;: Authors: Pereira N, Parada L, Kufeke M, Troncoso E, Roa R Abstract BACKGROUND:  The superficial circumflex iliac artery perforator flap (SCIP) is a thin, pliable, and versatile flap used mainly for extremities and head and neck reconstruction. Different planning methods have been described, but these are...
Head and Neck
Tue Oct 22, 2019 14:28
Clinical and biological significances of heat shock protein 90 (Hsp90) in human nasopharyngeal carcinoma cells and anti-cancer effects of Hsp90 inhibitor.
Related ArticlesClinical and biological significances of heat shock protein 90 (Hsp90) in human nasopharyngeal carcinoma cells and anti-cancer effects of Hsp90 inhibitor. Biomed Pharmacother. 2019 Oct 18;120:109533 Authors: Liu F, Wang L, Yi S, Liu Q, Xu X, Su M Abstract Nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC) is a malignant tumor in South China, characterized with high death rate. If untreated, NPC cells will be invasiveness and then spread to other tissues....
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Tue Oct 22, 2019 14:28
Trajectory of auditory and language development in the early stages of pre-lingual children post cochlear implantation: A longitudinal follow up study.
Related ArticlesTrajectory of auditory and language development in the early stages of pre-lingual children post cochlear implantation: A longitudinal follow up study. Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol. 2019 Oct 11;128:109720 Authors: Li G, Zhao F, Tao Y, Zhang L, Yao X, Zheng Y Abstract OBJECTIVES: The aim of this longitudinal follow-up study was to explore the trajectories of early auditory and language development in Mandarin speaking children younger...
Head and Neck
Tue Oct 22, 2019 14:28
Presurgical evaluation of basal cell carcinoma using combined reflectance confocal microscopy-optical coherence tomography: A prospective study: Combined Reflectance Confocal Microscopy-Optical Coherence Tomography for Basal Cell Carcinoma.
Related ArticlesPresurgical evaluation of basal cell carcinoma using combined reflectance confocal microscopy-optical coherence tomography: A prospective study: Combined Reflectance Confocal Microscopy-Optical Coherence Tomography for Basal Cell Carcinoma. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2019 Oct 18;: Authors: Aleissa S, Navarrete-Dechent C, Cordova M, Sahu A, Dusza SW, Phillips W, Rossi A, Lee E, Nehal KS Abstract BACKGROUND: Initial biopsy of basal cell carcinoma...
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Tue Oct 22, 2019 14:28
The Role of Transoral Robotic Surgery for Parapharyngeal Space: Experience of a Tertiary Center.
Related ArticlesThe Role of Transoral Robotic Surgery for Parapharyngeal Space: Experience of a Tertiary Center. J Craniofac Surg. 2019 Oct 18;: Authors: Chu F, De Berardinis R, Tagliabue M, Zorzi S, Bandi F, Ansarin M Abstract The parapharyngeal space (PPS) is an anatomically and functionally complex region of the craniofacial district. Tumors that originate from this region are rare, and surgery is currently the best practice in the vast majority of...
Head and Neck
Tue Oct 22, 2019 14:28
Combined Endoscopic and Microscopic Surgery for Perilabyrinthine Lesions: Feasibility and Technique.
Related ArticlesCombined Endoscopic and Microscopic Surgery for Perilabyrinthine Lesions: Feasibility and Technique. Otol Neurotol. 2019 Oct 18;: Authors: Wei X, Gao Z, Tian X, Zhao Y, Feng G Abstract OBJECTIVES: To determine the feasibility of endoscopic-assisted surgery for lesions involving the perilabyrinthine recesses, and develop and validate a technique for this kind of lesions that increases the possibility of preserving the labyrinth and cochlea....
Head and Neck
Tue Oct 22, 2019 14:28
Transcanal Endoscopic Ear Surgery for Congenital Middle Ear Anomalies.
Related ArticlesTranscanal Endoscopic Ear Surgery for Congenital Middle Ear Anomalies. Otol Neurotol. 2019 Oct 18;: Authors: Ito T, Kubota T, Furukawa T, Matsui H, Futai K, Kakehata S Abstract OBJECTIVE: To demonstrate the efficacy of transcanal endoscopic ear surgery (TEES) for congenital middle ear anomalies. STUDY DESIGN: Retrospective case review. SETTING: Tertiary referral center. PATIENTS: Twenty-one patients ranging...
Head and Neck
Tue Oct 22, 2019 14:28
Horizontal Vestibulo-Ocular Reflex Gain Measures During Convergence Using a Monocular Video Technique.
Related ArticlesHorizontal Vestibulo-Ocular Reflex Gain Measures During Convergence Using a Monocular Video Technique. Otol Neurotol. 2019 Oct 18;: Authors: Figtree WVC, Schubert MC, Migliaccio AA Abstract HYPOTHESIS: Vestibulo-ocular reflex (VOR) response measures during convergence, which are clinically important to measure peripheral vestibular organ function during rotational and translational rapid head movements, can be implemented using existing...
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Tue Oct 22, 2019 14:28
Evaluation of Cochlear Duct Length Measurements From a 3D Analytical Cochlear Model Using Synchrotron Radiation Phase-Contrast Imaging.
Related ArticlesEvaluation of Cochlear Duct Length Measurements From a 3D Analytical Cochlear Model Using Synchrotron Radiation Phase-Contrast Imaging. Otol Neurotol. 2019 Oct 18;: Authors: Helpard LW, Rohani SA, Ladak HM, Agrawal SK Abstract HYPOTHESIS: Evaluating the accuracy of cochlear duct length (CDL) measurements from a published three-dimensional (3D) analytical cochlear model using Synchrotron Radiation Phase-Contrast Imaging (SR-PCI) data will...
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Tue Oct 22, 2019 14:28
Obesity Is Not Associated With Postoperative Complications After Vestibular Schwannoma Surgery in a Large Single Institution Series.
Related ArticlesObesity Is Not Associated With Postoperative Complications After Vestibular Schwannoma Surgery in a Large Single Institution Series. Otol Neurotol. 2019 Oct 18;: Authors: Lipschitz N, Kohlberg GD, Walters ZA, Tawfik KO, Samy RN, Pensak ML, Zuccarello M, Andaluz N, Dinapoli VA, Breen JT Abstract OBJECTIVE: Determine whether elevated body mass index (BMI) is associated with postoperative complications after vestibular schwannoma (VS) surgery....
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Tue Oct 22, 2019 14:28
Rate of Initial Hearing Loss During Early Observation Predicts Time to Non-Serviceable Hearing in Patients With Conservatively Managed Sporadic Vestibular Schwannoma.
Related ArticlesRate of Initial Hearing Loss During Early Observation Predicts Time to Non-Serviceable Hearing in Patients With Conservatively Managed Sporadic Vestibular Schwannoma. Otol Neurotol. 2019 Oct 18;: Authors: Carlson ML, Dowling EM, Lohse CM, O'Connell BP, Driscoll CLW, Haynes DS, Link MJ, Hunter JB Abstract OBJECTIVE: To date, prediction models for estimating risk of acquiring non-serviceable hearing in subjects with observed vestibular...
Head and Neck
Tue Oct 22, 2019 14:28
Recidivism After Endoscopic Treatment of Cholesteatoma.
Related ArticlesRecidivism After Endoscopic Treatment of Cholesteatoma. Otol Neurotol. 2019 Oct 18;: Authors: Killeen DE, Tolisano AM, Kou YF, Kutz JW, Isaacson B Abstract OBJECTIVE: To investigate the recidivism rate of cholesteatoma treated via endoscopic ear surgery (EES), either via transcanal endoscopic ear surgery or endoscopic assisted tympanomastoidectomy compared with a microscopic postauricular approach. STUDY DESIGN: Retrospective...
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Tue Oct 22, 2019 14:28
NF2-Related Intravestibular Schwannomas: Long-Term Outcomes of Cochlear Implantation.
Related ArticlesNF2-Related Intravestibular Schwannomas: Long-Term Outcomes of Cochlear Implantation. Otol Neurotol. 2019 Oct 18;: Authors: Jia H, Nguyen Y, Hochet B, Smail M, Mosnier I, Wu H, Sterkers O, Kalamarides M, Bernardeschi D Abstract OBJECTIVE: Intravestibular schwannomas (IVS) are uncommon tumors in Neurofibromatosis type 2 (NF2) and are mainly associated with multiple internal auditory meatus (IAM) and cerebellopontine angle (CPA) tumors....
Head and Neck
Tue Oct 22, 2019 14:28
Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo in the Elderly: A Single-center Experience.
Related ArticlesBenign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo in the Elderly: A Single-center Experience. Otol Neurotol. 2019 Oct 18;: Authors: Nahm H, Han K, Shin JE, Kim CH Abstract OBJECTIVES: Dizziness and balance problems are common in the elderly, and benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) is one of the most common causes of dizziness. The aim of this study is to investigate the subtype distribution of geriatric BPPV in a single tertiary referral center,...
Head and Neck
Tue Oct 22, 2019 14:28
Auditory Characteristics in Patients With Mucopolysaccharidosis.
Related ArticlesAuditory Characteristics in Patients With Mucopolysaccharidosis. Otol Neurotol. 2019 Oct 18;: Authors: Ahn J, Lee JJ, Park SI, Cho SY, Jin DK, Cho YS, Chung WH, Hong SH, Moon IJ Abstract OBJECTIVE: The purpose of the study was to evaluate audiologic findings according to mucopolysaccharidosis (MPS) subtypes and to estimate hearing changes as the disease progressed, as well as the therapeutic effect of enzyme replacement therapy on the...
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Tue Oct 22, 2019 14:28
Incidence and Outcomes of Acute Laryngeal Injury After Prolonged Mechanical Ventilation.
Related ArticlesIncidence and Outcomes of Acute Laryngeal Injury After Prolonged Mechanical Ventilation. Crit Care Med. 2019 Oct 17;: Authors: Shinn JR, Kimura KS, Campbell BR, Sun Lowery A, Wootten CT, Garrett CG, Francis DO, Hillel AT, Du L, Casey JD, Ely EW, Gelbard A Abstract OBJECTIVES: Upper airway injury is a recognized complication of prolonged endotracheal intubation, yet little attention has been paid to the consequences of laryngeal injury...
Head and Neck
Tue Oct 22, 2019 14:28
Supraclavicular Artery Island Flap in Head and Neck Reconstruction: A Case Series and Literature Review.
Related ArticlesSupraclavicular Artery Island Flap in Head and Neck Reconstruction: A Case Series and Literature Review. Perm J. 2019;23: Authors: Wong S, Brennan M, Nishikawa S, Lim JH Abstract INTRODUCTION: Supraclavicular artery island flap (SCAIF) is emerging as an efficient and reliable flap for various complex head and neck defects after tumor extirpation. OBJECTIVE: To examine a series of cases using a SCAIF for head and reconstruction...
Head and Neck
Tue Oct 22, 2019 14:28
Robotic surgery of the anterior skull base.
Related ArticlesRobotic surgery of the anterior skull base. Int Forum Allergy Rhinol. 2019 Oct 21;: Authors: Campbell RG Abstract BACKGROUND: Significant advances have been made in transoral robotic surgery (TORS), yet its application in anterior skull-base surgery has yet to be defined. This work explores the history of endoscopic sinus and anterior skull-base surgery, and its advantages and disadvantages. The development of robotic surgery is then...
Head and Neck
Tue Oct 22, 2019 14:28
Volumetric modulated arc therapy treatment planning based on virtual monochromatic images for head and neck cancer: effect of the contrast-enhanced agent on dose distribution.
Related ArticlesVolumetric modulated arc therapy treatment planning based on virtual monochromatic images for head and neck cancer: effect of the contrast-enhanced agent on dose distribution. J Appl Clin Med Phys. 2019 Oct 21;: Authors: Komiyama R, Ohira S, Kanayama N, Karino T, Washio H, Ueda Y, Miyazaki M, Teshima T Abstract Virtual monochromatic images (VMIs) at a lower energy level can improve image quality but the computed tomography (CT) number...
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Tue Oct 22, 2019 14:28
Association of SLC26A4 mutations, morphology, and hearing in pendred syndrome and NSEVA.
Related ArticlesAssociation of SLC26A4 mutations, morphology, and hearing in pendred syndrome and NSEVA. Laryngoscope. 2019 Nov;129(11):2574-2579 Authors: Mey K, Muhamad AA, Tranebjaerg L, Rendtorff ND, Rasmussen SH, Bille M, Cayé-Thomasen P Abstract OBJECTIVE: To investigate the relations of monoallelic (M1), biallelic (M2), or the absence of mutations (M0) in SLC26A4 to inner ear morphology and hearing levels in individuals with Pendred syndrome (PS)...
Head and Neck
Tue Oct 22, 2019 14:28
Nonselective Reinnervation as a Primary or Salvage Treatment of Unilateral Vocal Fold Palsy.
Related ArticlesNonselective Reinnervation as a Primary or Salvage Treatment of Unilateral Vocal Fold Palsy. Laryngoscope. 2019 Oct 21;: Authors: Marie JP, Hansen K, Brami P, Marronnier A, Bon-Mardion N Abstract OBJECTIVES/HYPOTHESIS: Demonstration of voice improvement and long-term stability following nonselective unilateral laryngeal reinnervation (ULR) in patients with unilateral vocal fold paralysis (UVFP) and severe denervation. A subgroup of patients...
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Tue Oct 22, 2019 14:28
Is Frailty Associated With Worse Outcomes After Head and Neck Surgery? A Narrative Review.
Related ArticlesIs Frailty Associated With Worse Outcomes After Head and Neck Surgery? A Narrative Review. Laryngoscope. 2019 Oct 21;: Authors: Fu TS, Sklar M, Cohen M, de Almeida JR, Sawka AM, Alibhai SMH, Goldstein DP Abstract OBJECTIVE: Frailty has emerged as an important determinant of many health outcomes across various surgical specialties. We examined the published literature reporting on frailty as a predictor of perioperative outcomes in head...
Head and Neck
Tue Oct 22, 2019 14:28
Saddle Deformity After Septoplasty and Immediate Correction.
Related ArticlesSaddle Deformity After Septoplasty and Immediate Correction. J Craniofac Surg. 2019 Oct 17;: Authors: Kim J, Kim CH, Oh JH, Choi G, Kwon JH Abstract OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study is to assess the saddle deformity after septoplasty and the usefulness of immediate correction. DESIGN: Retrospective study. SETTING: University medical center. PATIENTS: Of 658 patients who underwent endonasal septoplasty from January...
Head and Neck
Tue Oct 22, 2019 14:28
Pituitary Adenoma Deposit in the Nasolabial Region Following Sublabial Transsphenoidal Surgery in the Setting of Nelson Syndrome.
Related ArticlesPituitary Adenoma Deposit in the Nasolabial Region Following Sublabial Transsphenoidal Surgery in the Setting of Nelson Syndrome. J Craniofac Surg. 2019 Oct 17;: Authors: Wallace A, Liu P, Cipriani NA, Ginat D, Portugal L Abstract Pituitary adenomas are a group of tumors arising from the anterior pituitary gland, and with the exception of prolactin-secreting adenomas, transsphenoidal resection is the cornerstone of treatment. Although...
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Tue Oct 22, 2019 14:28
Assessment of Radiation-Induced Xerostomia: Validation of the Xerostomia Questionnaire in Chinese Patients With Head and Neck Cancer.
Related ArticlesAssessment of Radiation-Induced Xerostomia: Validation of the Xerostomia Questionnaire in Chinese Patients With Head and Neck Cancer. Cancer Nurs. 2019 Oct 16;: Authors: Jiang N, Wei S, Mårtensson J, Zhao Y, Årestedt K Abstract BACKGROUND: Xerostomia is a common complication in patients with head and neck cancer (HNC) during and after radiotherapy. The lack of a simply-administered and well-validated self-reported instrument has hampered...
Head and Neck
Tue Oct 22, 2019 14:28
Assessment of Clinical and Histological Changes in the Skin Paddle of Pectoralis Major Myocutaneous Flap in Intraoral Reconstruction: A Prospective Cohort Study.
Related ArticlesAssessment of Clinical and Histological Changes in the Skin Paddle of Pectoralis Major Myocutaneous Flap in Intraoral Reconstruction: A Prospective Cohort Study. Ann Plast Surg. 2019 Oct 14;: Authors: Behera S, Mohsina S, Tripathy S, John JR, Sharma RK, Panda NK, Bakshi J, Radotra BD, Sahu RK Abstract PURPOSE: This study was carried out to characterize the clinical and histological changes in the cutaneous portion of the transferred pedicled...
Head and Neck
Tue Oct 22, 2019 14:28
Papillary thyroid microcarcinoma: optimal management versus overtreatment.
Related ArticlesPapillary thyroid microcarcinoma: optimal management versus overtreatment. Curr Opin Oncol. 2019 Oct 16;: Authors: Walgama E, Sacks WL, Ho AS Abstract PURPOSE OF REVIEW: The treatment of small, low-risk papillary thyroid carcinoma has undergone a paradigm shift, with many tumors now initially treated with active surveillance rather than upfront surgery. Further studies on patients enrolled in active surveillance have refined our knowledge...
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Tue Oct 22, 2019 14:28
Dysphagia lusoria: problem or incidentaloma?
Related ArticlesDysphagia lusoria: problem or incidentaloma? Curr Opin Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2019 Oct 16;: Authors: Epperson MV, Howell R Abstract PURPOSE OF REVIEW: To address the incidental versus pathogenic nature of dysphagia lusoria and to provide a review of the cause, clinical presentation, diagnosis, and treatment of this condition with respect to recent literature. RECENT FINDINGS: Case reports comprise the majority of recent...
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Tue Oct 22, 2019 14:28
Oral Cancer: Integration of Studies for Diagnostic and Therapeutic Precision.
Related ArticlesOral Cancer: Integration of Studies for Diagnostic and Therapeutic Precision. Adv Dent Res. 2019 Nov;30(2):45-49 Authors: D'Silva NJ, Gutkind JS Abstract Head and neck cancers are among the 10 most common cancers in the world and include cancers of the oral cavity, hypopharynx, larynx, nasopharynx, and oropharynx. At least 90% of head and neck cancers are squamous cell carcinomas (SCCs). This summary discusses the integration of clinical...
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Tue Oct 22, 2019 14:28
Oral Rehabilitation of Patients Sustaining Orofacial Injuries: The UPenn Initiative.
Related ArticlesOral Rehabilitation of Patients Sustaining Orofacial Injuries: The UPenn Initiative. Adv Dent Res. 2019 Nov;30(2):50-56 Authors: Zhang QZ, Chen C, Chang MB, Shanti RM, Cannady SB, O'Malley BW, Shi S, Le AD Abstract Tissue injuries in the oral and maxillofacial structures secondary to trauma, warfare, ablative cancer, and benign tumor surgery result in significant losses of speech, masticatory and swallowing functions, aesthetic deformities,...
Head and Neck
Tue Oct 22, 2019 14:28
Radiation-induced nausea and vomiting in head and neck cancer: Is it something worth considering in the intensity modulated radiotherapy era? "A narrative review".
Related ArticlesRadiation-induced nausea and vomiting in head and neck cancer: Is it something worth considering in the intensity modulated radiotherapy era? "A narrative review". Head Neck. 2019 Oct 21;: Authors: Paiar F, Cristaudo A, Gonnelli A, Giannini N, Cocuzza P, Montrone S, Bruschini L, Pasqualetti F, Ursino S, Bonomo P Abstract Radiation therapy is one of the cornerstones in the treatment of head and neck squamous cell carcinomas (HNSCC), alone...
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Tue Oct 22, 2019 14:28
Impact of human papillomavirus status on survival and recurrence in a geographic region with a low prevalence of HPV-related cancer: A retrospective cohort study.
Related ArticlesImpact of human papillomavirus status on survival and recurrence in a geographic region with a low prevalence of HPV-related cancer: A retrospective cohort study. Head Neck. 2019 Oct 21;: Authors: De Cicco R, de Melo Menezes R, Nicolau UR, Pinto CAL, Villa LL, Kowalski LP Abstract BACKGROUND: Human papillomavirus (HPV)-positive oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma (OPSCC) is associated with better tumor-response rates and survival outcomes....
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Tue Oct 22, 2019 14:28
Large Laryngeal Lipoma with Extra Laryngeal Component Mimics Mixed Form Laryngocele: A Case Report.
Related ArticlesLarge Laryngeal Lipoma with Extra Laryngeal Component Mimics Mixed Form Laryngocele: A Case Report. Adv J Emerg Med. 2019;3(4):e45 Authors: Azandaryani AR, Eftekharian M, Taghipour M Abstract Introduction: Lipomas are the most common benign neoplasms, occurring in any part of the body where fat is present. Their occurrence in the head and neck is not common. Here, we report a large laryngeal lipoma with extra laryngeal component, mimicking...
Head and Neck
Tue Oct 22, 2019 14:28
Prospective Validation of Facial Nerve Monitoring to Prevent Nerve Damage During Robotic Drilling.
Related ArticlesProspective Validation of Facial Nerve Monitoring to Prevent Nerve Damage During Robotic Drilling. Front Surg. 2019;6:58 Authors: Ansó J, Dür C, Apelt M, Venail F, Scheidegger O, Seidel K, Rohrbach H, Forterre F, Dettmer MS, Zlobec I, Weber K, Matulic M, Zoka-Assadi M, Huth M, Caversaccio M, Weber S Abstract Facial nerve damage has a detrimental effect on a patient's life, therefore safety mechanisms to ensure its preservation are essential...
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Tue Oct 22, 2019 14:28
Deep Learning: A Review for the Radiation Oncologist.
Related ArticlesDeep Learning: A Review for the Radiation Oncologist. Front Oncol. 2019;9:977 Authors: Boldrini L, Bibault JE, Masciocchi C, Shen Y, Bittner MI Abstract Introduction: Deep Learning (DL) is a machine learning technique that uses deep neural networks to create a model. The application areas of deep learning in radiation oncology include image segmentation and detection, image phenotyping, and radiomic signature discovery, clinical outcome...
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Tue Oct 22, 2019 14:28
Deintensification of Adjuvant Treatment After Transoral Surgery in Patients With Human Papillomavirus-Positive Oropharyngeal Cancer: The Conception of the PATHOS Study and Its Development.
Related ArticlesDeintensification of Adjuvant Treatment After Transoral Surgery in Patients With Human Papillomavirus-Positive Oropharyngeal Cancer: The Conception of the PATHOS Study and Its Development. Front Oncol. 2019;9:936 Authors: Hargreaves S, Beasley M, Hurt C, Jones TM, Evans M Abstract PATHOS is a phase II/III randomized controlled trial (RCT) of risk-stratified, reduced intensity adjuvant treatment in patients undergoing transoral surgery...
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Tue Oct 22, 2019 14:28
Case of Incidental Asymptomatic Carotid Body Paraganglioma in a Patient with Infectious Mononucleosis.
Related ArticlesCase of Incidental Asymptomatic Carotid Body Paraganglioma in a Patient with Infectious Mononucleosis. Cureus. 2019 Aug 20;11(8):e5443 Authors: Cox EL, Diponio A, Seel D Abstract A paraganglioma is a rare form of neuroendocrine tumor of neural crest cell origin. These tumors arise from autonomic ganglia, and are classified based on their origin in the autonomic nervous system, with sympathetic paragangliomas being more commonly located...
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Tue Oct 22, 2019 14:28
Systemic Air Embolism Following Computed Tomography-Guided Lung Biopsy.
Related ArticlesSystemic Air Embolism Following Computed Tomography-Guided Lung Biopsy. Cureus. 2019 Aug 17;11(8):e5408 Authors: Abid H, Kumar A, Siddiqui N, Kramer B Abstract A 61-year-old male with a history of poorly differentiated squamous cell carcinoma of tongue who completed chemo-radiation was found to have bilateral lung nodules on follow-up positron emission tomography (PET) scan. He underwent computed tomography (CT)-guided lung biopsy. Sequential...
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Tue Oct 22, 2019 14:28

Failure Pressures of Dural Repairs in a Porcine Ex Vivo Model: Novel Use of Titanium Clips Versus Tissue Glue.
Related ArticlesFailure Pressures of Dural Repairs in a Porcine Ex Vivo Model: Novel Use of Titanium Clips Versus Tissue Glue. Allergy Rhinol (Providence). 2019 Jan-Dec;10:2152656719879677 Authors: Chorath K, Krysinski M, Bunegin L, Majors J, Weitzel EK, McMains KC, Chen PG Abstract Objective: Endoscopic skull base surgery is advancing, and it is important to have reliable methods to repair the resulting defect. The objective of this study was to determine...
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Tue Oct 22, 2019 14:28
Sex differences in the development of upper airway morphology: is this the new kid on the block?
Related ArticlesSex differences in the development of upper airway morphology: is this the new kid on the block? J Thorac Dis. 2019 Sep;11(Suppl 15):S2032-S2033 Authors: Inoshita A, Kasai T, Matsuoka R, Sata N, Shiroshita N, Kawana F, Kato M, Ikeda K PMID: 31632819 [PubMed]
Head and Neck
Tue Oct 22, 2019 14:28
Cervical Vestibular Evoked Myogenic Potentials in Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
Related ArticlesCervical Vestibular Evoked Myogenic Potentials in Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Front Neurol. 2019;10:1043 Authors: Chen G, Yu G, Li Y, Zhao X, Dai X, Wang G Abstract Objective: The objective of our study was to investigate the potential association between the occurrence of benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) and saccular dysfunction using cervical vestibular evoked myogenic potentials...
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Tue Oct 22, 2019 14:28
Cytokine Levels in Inner Ear Fluid of Young and Aged Mice as Molecular Biomarkers of Noise-Induced Hearing Loss.
Related ArticlesCytokine Levels in Inner Ear Fluid of Young and Aged Mice as Molecular Biomarkers of Noise-Induced Hearing Loss. Front Neurol. 2019;10:977 Authors: Landegger LD, Vasilijic S, Fujita T, Soares VY, Seist R, Xu L, Stankovic KM Abstract Sensorineural hearing loss (SNHL) is the most common sensory deficit worldwide, frequently caused by noise trauma and aging, with inflammation being implicated in both pathologies. Here, we provide the first...
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Tue Oct 22, 2019 14:28
Significance of Participants' Expectations in Managing the Placebo Effect in Antidepressant Research.
Related ArticlesSignificance of Participants' Expectations in Managing the Placebo Effect in Antidepressant Research. Front Psychiatry. 2019;10:713 Authors: Curkovic M, Kosec A PMID: 31632308 [PubMed]
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Tue Oct 22, 2019 14:28
Why are olfactory ensheathing cell tumors so rare?
Related ArticlesWhy are olfactory ensheathing cell tumors so rare? Cancer Cell Int. 2019;19:260 Authors: Murtaza M, Chacko A, Delbaz A, Reshamwala R, Rayfield A, McMonagle B, St John JA, Ekberg JAK Abstract The glial cells of the primary olfactory nervous system, olfactory ensheathing cells (OECs), are unusual in that they rarely form tumors. Only 11 cases, all of which were benign, have been reported to date. In fact, the existence of OEC tumors has...
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Tue Oct 22, 2019 14:28
Reactive Oxygen Species Modulator 1 As An Adverse Prognostic Marker In Stage III Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Treated With Radiotherapy: A Retrospective Pilot Study.
Related ArticlesReactive Oxygen Species Modulator 1 As An Adverse Prognostic Marker In Stage III Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Treated With Radiotherapy: A Retrospective Pilot Study. Onco Targets Ther. 2019;12:8263-8273 Authors: Kong M, Sung JY, Lee SH Abstract Purpose: Reactive oxygen species modulator 1 (ROMO1) is a novel protein regulating intracellular reactive oxygen species production. Although increased ROMO1 expression has been associated with poor...
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Tue Oct 22, 2019 14:28
Isolated Congenital Middle Ear Malformations: Comparison of Preoperative High-Resolution CT and Surgical Findings.
Related ArticlesIsolated Congenital Middle Ear Malformations: Comparison of Preoperative High-Resolution CT and Surgical Findings. Ann Otol Rhinol Laryngol. 2019 Oct 21;:3489419883659 Authors: Zhang N, Li Y, Ma X, Wang D, Li S, Yan F, Zhao S Abstract OBJECTIVES: To compare preoperative temporal bone high-resolution computed tomography (HRCT) readings to intraoperative findings during exploratory tympanotomy for suspected cases of isolated congenital...
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Tue Oct 22, 2019 14:28
Cold Technique in Adult Tonsillectomy Reduces Waste and Cost.
Related ArticlesCold Technique in Adult Tonsillectomy Reduces Waste and Cost. Ear Nose Throat J. 2019 Oct 20;:145561319882779 Authors: Meiklejohn DA, Chavarri VM Abstract OBJECTIVES: To quantify differences in waste and cost of disposable equipment between different tonsillectomy techniques. METHODS: Prospective study of waste attributable to disposable waste produced by tonsillectomy surgery. Disposable equipment required for tonsillectomy...
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Tue Oct 22, 2019 14:28
Preoperative Maxillary Sinus Imaging and the Outcome of Sinus Floor Augmentation and Dental Implants in Asymptomatic Patients.
Related ArticlesPreoperative Maxillary Sinus Imaging and the Outcome of Sinus Floor Augmentation and Dental Implants in Asymptomatic Patients. Ann Otol Rhinol Laryngol. 2019 Oct 21;:3489419883292 Authors: Ritter A, Rozendorn N, Avishai G, Rosenfeld E, Koren I, Soudry E Abstract OBJECTIVES: Preoperative maxillary sinus imaging findings have been suggested to be associated with complications and outcomes of sinus lift and dental implant procedures; nonetheless...
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Tue Oct 22, 2019 14:28
[Development of TP53-Targeted Treatment in Esophageal Squamous Cell Carcinoma Using Cancer Genomic Profiling Test].
Related Articles[Development of TP53-Targeted Treatment in Esophageal Squamous Cell Carcinoma Using Cancer Genomic Profiling Test]. Gan To Kagaku Ryoho. 2019 Oct;46(10):1608-1610 Authors: Kamata T, Kano M, Takahashi M, Murakami K, Sakata H, Toyozumi T, Sekino N, Yokoyama M, Okada K, Shiraishi T, Ryuzaki T, Matsubara H Abstract Recently, the interest in cancer genomic medicine has increased, owing to the powerful and cost-effective technology of next-generation...
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Tue Oct 22, 2019 13:29
Additional venous anastomosis in free profunda artery perforator flap transfer using the posterior accessory saphenous vein.
Related ArticlesAdditional venous anastomosis in free profunda artery perforator flap transfer using the posterior accessory saphenous vein. J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg. 2019 Sep 24;: Authors: Iida T, Yoshimatsu H, Karakawa R, Kanayama K, Harima M, Okazaki M Abstract BACKGROUND: The profunda artery perforator (PAP) flap has recently been widely used for head and neck as well as breast reconstruction. Although this flap has various advantages, its vascular...
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Tue Oct 22, 2019 13:29
Modified staging classification of gallbladder carcinoma on the basis of the 8th edition of the American Joint Commission on Cancer (AJCC) staging system.
Related ArticlesModified staging classification of gallbladder carcinoma on the basis of the 8th edition of the American Joint Commission on Cancer (AJCC) staging system. Eur J Surg Oncol. 2019 Oct 12;: Authors: Wang J, Bo X, Shi X, Suo T, Xin Y, Nan L, Wang C, Ni X, Liu H, Pan H, Shen S, Li M, Lu P, Zhang D, Wang Z, Wang Y, Liu H Abstract PURPOSE: The 8th edition of the American Joint Commission on Cancer (AJCC) Staging System for gallbladder cancer...
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Tue Oct 22, 2019 13:29
Genotyping of Candidaalbicans isolates from oropharyngeal candidiasis in head and neck cancer patients in Iran: Molecular epidemiology and SAP2 gene expression.
Related ArticlesGenotyping of Candidaalbicans isolates from oropharyngeal candidiasis in head and neck cancer patients in Iran: Molecular epidemiology and SAP2 gene expression. J Mycol Med. 2019 Sep 11;:100896 Authors: Jahanshiri Z, Manifar S, Hatami F, Arastehnazar F, Shams-Ghahfarokhi M, Razzaghi-Abyaneh M Abstract OBJECTIVE: Multilocus sequence typing is a powerful method for genotyping of clinical isolates of Candidaalbicans. Cross-contamination...
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Tue Oct 22, 2019 13:29
Tumour mismatch repair protein loss is associated with advanced stage in oral cavity squamous cell carcinoma.
Related ArticlesTumour mismatch repair protein loss is associated with advanced stage in oral cavity squamous cell carcinoma. Pathology. 2019 Oct 18;: Authors: Vasan K, Satgunaseelan L, Anand S, Asher R, Selinger C, Low TH, Palme CE, Clark JR, Gupta R Abstract An unexplained increase in the incidence of oral cavity squamous cell carcinoma (oSCC) has been observed despite decreasing smoking rates, particularly in younger patients. Links to defects in...
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Tue Oct 22, 2019 13:29
Critical review and quality-assessment of cost analyses in radiotherapy: How reliable are the data?
Related ArticlesCritical review and quality-assessment of cost analyses in radiotherapy: How reliable are the data? Radiother Oncol. 2019 Oct 17;: Authors: Noémie D, Chris M, Cai G, Yolande L, Lionel P Abstract PURPOSE/OBJECTIVE: Health economic evaluations (HEE) are increasingly having an impact on policymakers, although the results greatly depend on the quality of the methodology used and on transparent reporting. The two main objectives of this study...
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Tue Oct 22, 2019 13:29
Radiotherapy can increase the risk of ischemic cerebrovascular disease in head and neck cancer patients: A Korean population-based cohort study.
Related ArticlesRadiotherapy can increase the risk of ischemic cerebrovascular disease in head and neck cancer patients: A Korean population-based cohort study. Radiother Oncol. 2019 Oct 17;: Authors: Lee JY, Kim YA, Kim HS, Back JH, Jung YH, Lee DH, Kim S Abstract BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE: Several reports suggested that radiotherapy (RT) was related to an increased risk of cerebrovascular disease (CVD) in head and neck cancer (HNC) patients, but other...
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Tue Oct 22, 2019 13:29
Sphenoid sinus development in patients with acquired middle ear cholesteatoma.
Related ArticlesSphenoid sinus development in patients with acquired middle ear cholesteatoma. Auris Nasus Larynx. 2019 Oct 17;: Authors: Arai Y, Sano D, Takahashi M, Nishimura G, Sakamaki K, Sakuma N, Komatsu M, Oridate N Abstract OBJECTIVE: In this study, we examine the relationship between developmental insufficiency of mastoid air cells and abnormal morphology of the paranasal sinuses in patients with chronic otitis media (COM) and acquired middle...
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Tue Oct 22, 2019 13:29
Cost-effectiveness of Molecular Profile Patient Selection for First-line Treatment of Recurrent/Metastatic Head and Neck Cancer.
Related ArticlesCost-effectiveness of Molecular Profile Patient Selection for First-line Treatment of Recurrent/Metastatic Head and Neck Cancer. Clin Ther. 2019 Oct 17;: Authors: Rognoni C, Quaglini S, Vermorken JB, De Cecco L, Licitra L, Bossi P Abstract PURPOSE: Patients with recurrent and/or metastatic head and neck squamous cell cancer are offered platinum-based chemotherapy plus cetuximab; however, this strategy is not cost-effective. We evaluated...
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Tue Oct 22, 2019 13:29
Supra-auricular and post-auricular resection of pre-auricular and post-auricular sinuses.
Related ArticlesSupra-auricular and post-auricular resection of pre-auricular and post-auricular sinuses. J Laryngol Otol. 2019 Oct 21;:1-6 Authors: Ding H, Xie H, Qiao F, Wang T, Huang X, Ning Q Abstract OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to classify the pre-auricular sinus before performing radical dissection, so as to achieve optimal aesthetic results. METHODS: The recent five-year clinical data of 53 patients with a congenital pre-auricular sinus...
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