Internal jugular phlebectasia in children.

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Cell adhesion molecules are cell surface proteins that allow specific cell-cell interactions among leukocytes, as well as between leukocytes and other cells. Because middle ear cholesteatoma is characterized by the presence of leukocyte infiltrates, the presence of the two molecule types of intercellular a...

journal_title：American journal of otolaryngology

authors： Bujía J,Holly A,Kim C,Scanady N,Kastenbauer E

更新日期：1994-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Lymph node density(LND) has been shown to be a better prognosticator than conventional nodal classification to predict prognosis for squamous cell carcinoma(SCC) of the oral cavity. However, studies focusing on subsites of oral cancer are meager. The role of LND for buccal SCC was evaluated in this study. METH...

journal_title：American journal of otolaryngology

authors： Chow TL,Kwan WWY,Fung SC,Ho LI

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Eustachian tube balloon dilation (ETBD) has been recently described as feasible treatment for patients with refractory Eustachian tube dysfunction (ETD). The aim of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of ETBD in the treatment of symptomatic Eustachian tube dysfunction (SETD) by subjective and objective anal...

journal_title：American journal of otolaryngology

authors： Xiong H,Liang M,Zhang Z,Xu Y,Ou Y,Chen S,Yang H,Zheng Y

更新日期：2016-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Rupture of the carotid artery has been one of the most feared postoperative complications in head and neck cancer patients. Traditional management of carotid artery rupture has been disappointing, and morbidity and mortality have been high. Experience with carotid artery rupture at the authors' institution over the pa...

journal_title：American journal of otolaryngology

authors： Porto DP,Adams GL,Foster C

更新日期：1986-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To discuss the presentation of localized amyloidosis affecting the nasopharynx and discuss the management options. Amyloidosis in the head and neck is a rare and benign condition that usually takes the form of localized amyloidosis. Because systemic amyloidosis markedly shortens life expectancy owing to its inv...

journal_title：American journal of otolaryngology

authors： Patel A,Pambuccian S,Maisel R

更新日期：2002-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We aimed to investigate the relationship between peripheral vertigo and inflammation by using the neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR) as an inflammatory marker. We recruited 103 patients with peripheral vertigo (71 women, 32 men; mean age, 39.8 ± 14.7 years) who presented to the Otolaryngology Department of Dumlupina...

journal_title：American journal of otolaryngology

authors： Ozbay I,Kahraman C,Balikci HH,Kucur C,Kahraman NK,Ozkaya DP,Oghan F

更新日期：2014-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:This study identifies how recurrent Zenker's diverticula are treated. METHODS:A retrospective chart review was performed from four tertiary referral academic voice and swallowing centers to identify individuals who underwent surgery for recurrent Zenker's diverticulum. Demographic data, surgical modalities f...

journal_title：American journal of otolaryngology

authors： Berger MH,Weiland D,Tierney WS,Bryson PC,Weissbrod PA,Shah PV,Shah RN,Buckmire RA,Verma SP

更新日期：2021-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To review our results with elective superior mediastinal dissections for thyroid carcinomas. STUDY DESIGN:Retrospective review. METHODS:We searched operative case logs for all patients with thyroid carcinoma treated with an elective superior mediastinal dissection by the senior author (Y.D.) during a 6-yea...

journal_title：American journal of otolaryngology

authors： Ducic Y,Oxford L

更新日期：2009-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Carbonic anhydrase appears to be involved in the process of otoconial formation. The purpose of this investigation was to observe the morphologic change in the surface structure of the otolithic organ in developing chick embryos after injection of the carbonic anhydrase inhibitor, acetazolamide. Acetazolamide (1.5, 3,...

journal_title：American journal of otolaryngology

authors： Kido T,Sekitani T,Yamashita H,Endo S,Masumitsu Y,Shimogori H

更新日期：1991-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Conflicting locations of the spinal accessory nerve (SAN) with respect to the internal jugular vein (IJV) are reported in the literature and anatomy texts. The objective of this study is to analyze this anatomic relationship specifically at the level of the posterior belly of the digastric muscle where it is en...

journal_title：American journal of otolaryngology

authors： Taylor CB,Boone JL,Schmalbach CE,Miller FR

更新日期：2013-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Meniere's disease is a peripheral audiovestibular disorder characterized by vertigo, hearing loss, tinnitus, and aural fullness. Management of these symptoms includes medical and surgical treatment. Many patients with Meniere's disease can be managed using nonablative therapy, such as intratympanic steroids and endoly...

journal_title：American journal of otolaryngology

authors： Christopher LH,Wilkinson EP

更新日期：2021-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Syphilis is a sexually transmitted infection with various presentations. Although, oropharyngeal manifestations are known to occur, the purpose of this study is to present the first case series in which the lesions were initially mistaken for human-papillomavirus (HPV)-related oropharyngeal squamous cell carc...

journal_title：American journal of otolaryngology

authors： Jategaonkar A,Klimczak J,Agarwal J,Badhey A,Portnoy WM,Damiano A,Chai RL

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Pyriform sinus fistula is a rare branchial anomaly that manifests as recurrent cervical infection resulting from contamination of the fistula internal orifice in the pyriform sinus. Although open neck surgery to resect the fistula has been recommended as a definitive treatment, identifying the fistula within the scar ...

journal_title：American journal of otolaryngology

authors： Kamide D,Tomifuji M,Maeda M,Utsunomiya K,Yamashita T,Araki K,Shiotani A

更新日期：2015-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Langerhans cell histiocytosis (LCH) is a rare clinical disorder. We retrospectively analysed the clinical manifestations, treatments and prognoses of LCH cases involving the ear, nose, and neck. MATERIALS AND METHODS:28 cases with confirmed LCH in ear, nose or neck were reviewed. We recorded patient age, sex...

journal_title：American journal of otolaryngology

authors： Guo Y,Ning F,Wang G,Li X,Liu J,Yuan Y,Dai P

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Currently described endoscopic techniques for subtotal resections of the maxilla include endoscopic medial maxillectomy and extended endoscopic medial maxillectomy; however, a complete resection of the maxilla is sometimes warranted. We describe a combined transoral and endoscopic technique for total and sub...

journal_title：American journal of otolaryngology

authors： Rivera-Serrano CM,Terre-Falcon R,Duvvuri U

更新日期：2011-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The technique of intraoperative evoked electromyography is described in detail. Direct intraoperative stimulation of the exposed facial nerve identified the sites of nerve impulse conduction blocks in 16 of 18 patients who needed decompression for Bell' s palsy. In order to determine the site of impulse conduction blo...

journal_title：American journal of otolaryngology

authors： Gantz BJ,Gmür A,Fisch U

更新日期：1982-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Merkel cell carcinoma is a rare malignant tumor of the skin. The face and extremities are the most common locations. We present a case of Merkel cell carcinoma of the auricle in a 93-year-old man subsequently treated with surgery and radiotherapy. The clinical features, prognosis, and treatment of the Merkel cell carc...

journal_title：American journal of otolaryngology

authors： Pagella F,Semino L,Corno S,Colombo A,Benazzo M

更新日期：2005-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Wegener granulomatosis is an immune-mediated, systemic vasculitis with unknown etiology that can be seen in almost any anatomical site. Positivity for antineutrophil cytoplasmic antigene, which is a serological marker, and presence of granulomatous vasculitis in histopathologic specimens from the lesions are accepted ...

journal_title：American journal of otolaryngology

authors： Yildirim N,Arslanoglu A,Aygun N

更新日期：2008-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Sildenafil, a selective inhibitor of phosphodiesterase type 5, is widely used for the treatment of erectile dysfunction. Although cochlear effects of phosphodiesterase type 5 inhibitors remain still unclear because of inadequate data, some evidence that recently emerged indicates that these medications may b...

journal_title：American journal of otolaryngology

authors： Bakir S,Firat U,Gün R,Bozkurt Y,Yorgancilar E,Kiniş V,Penbegül N,Gökalp O,Topçu I

更新日期：2012-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To demonstrate the potential of the anterolateral thigh free flap for neck contour restoration. STUDY DESIGN:Retrospective chart review at a tertiary care medical center of patients who underwent radical parotidectomy with sternocleidomastoid sacrifice, with or without temporal bone resection, and reconstructi...

journal_title：American journal of otolaryngology

authors： Naunheim M,Seth R,Knott PD

更新日期：2016-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The first case of the endoscopic intranasal excision of chondromyxoid fibroma as an outgrowth of the ethmoid bone is reported. This case appears to represent the second reported type of recurrence of CMF in the head and neck area and the second type of CMF originating in the ethmoid. ...

journal_title：American journal of otolaryngology

authors： Isenberg SF

更新日期：1995-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:An immunohistologic study was performed on temporal bones from 30 LP/J mice and 17 CBA/J mice to assess the role of immunologic injury in the pathogenesis of dysplastic bony lesions in LP/J mice. Temporal bones were harvested from animals aged 2 to 31 months to evaluate the progression of the disease. As early as 2 mo...

journal_title：American journal of otolaryngology

authors： Brodie HA,Chole RA

更新日期：1987-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The purpose of the study was to determine the prognostic significance of the ratio between metastatic and examined lymph nodes to the survival rate of patients with squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck. MATERIALS AND METHODS:The study included 142 patients in whom metastatic lymph nodes were observed i...

journal_title：American journal of otolaryngology

authors： Süslü N,Hoşal AS,Sözeri B

更新日期：2010-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Lateralization of bilaterally applied bone-conducted signals could be accomplished by variation of time (delta t) or intensity (delta I) differences between signals. The task was relatively easy with clicks and with tone pips with short rise times. When rise times were made longer than 1 msec the ability to localize d...

journal_title：American journal of otolaryngology

authors： Jahn AF,Tonndorf J

更新日期：1982-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Sensorineural hearing loss (SNHL) is a known complication of cryptococcal meningitis; however, it is unusual for a patient to present with isolated otologic symptoms. We review the case of a patient who is not immunocompromised and who presented with progressive gait instability and sudden onset of left-sided SNHL fol...

journal_title：American journal of otolaryngology

authors： Moberly AC,Naumann IC,Cordes SR

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In a group of patients with unilateral labyrinthine dysfunction, the maximal velocity of the slow component response to caloric stimulation was compared with that to horizontal vestibular rotatory stimulation by a low-frequency stimulus. It was found that the larger the magnitude of the caloric response, the larger we...

journal_title：American journal of otolaryngology

authors： Honrubia V,Jenkins HA,Minser K,Baloh RW,Yee RD

更新日期：1984-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Observations from clinical and research applications of brain stem evoked response audiometry and electrocochleography have suggested that tone bursts of only a few milliseconds' duration can elicit frequency specific responses. Because such brief stimuli are not perceived as being total, the extent to which the audit...

journal_title：American journal of otolaryngology

authors： Durrant JD,Gabriel S,Walter M

更新日期：1981-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Edema of the arytenoid and wound hematoma are principal causes of inspiratory distress after arytenoid adduction and type I thyroplasty. The purpose of the present study was demonstrate esophageal regurgitation one of the causes of inspiratory distress after thyroplastic surgeries. STUDY DESIGN:Two case rep...

journal_title：American journal of otolaryngology

authors： Yumoto E,Samejima Y,Kumai Y,Haba K

更新日期：2006-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The supracricoid laryngectomies (SCLs) are conservative surgical techniques for the treatment of selected laryngeal carcinomas. The advantage of SCL is that a permanent tracheostoma is not required, thus, maintaining the principal laryngeal functions. The aim of the study is to report objective, subjective, and...

journal_title：American journal of otolaryngology

authors： Schindler A,Favero E,Nudo S,Albera R,Schindler O,Cavalot AL

更新日期：2006-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Rare diseases are often poorly understood, and this study sought to investigate the incidence of a rare disease entity, basaloid squamous cell carcinoma (BSCC) of the oral cavity (OC) at a tertiary care medical center and to assess its clinical outcomes. METHODS:The aim of this study was to collect data in ...

journal_title：American journal of otolaryngology

authors： Hicks MD,Lin D,Buczek EP

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00