Abstract:
:With an unknown or occult primary cancer, the clinical presentation can be either undiagnosed lump or lumps in the neck that has been biopsied and diagnosed as metastatic cancer on the basis of the histopathologic findings.
journal_name
Otolaryngol Clin North Amjournal_title
Otolaryngologic clinics of North Americaauthors
DeSanto LW,Neel HB 3rdsubject
Has Abstractpub_date
1985-08-01 00:00:00pages
505-13issue
3eissn
0030-6665issn
1557-8259journal_volume
18pub_type
杂志文章abstract::Carcinoma of the paranasal sinuses is an insidious and relentless disease with a notoriously poor prognosis. Our diagnostic approach and treatment philosophy are outlined. The more recent results are also presented. ...
journal_title:Otolaryngologic clinics of North America
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:
更新日期:1985-08-01 00:00:00
abstract::Technological advancement in the operating room is evolving into a dynamic system mirroring that of the aeronautics industry. Through data visualization, information is continuously being captured, collected, and stored on a scalable informatics platform for rapid, intuitive, iterative learning. The authors believe th...
journal_title:Otolaryngologic clinics of North America
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1016/j.otc.2017.01.016
更新日期:2017-06-01 00:00:00
abstract::Petroclival meningiomas are most commonly found in women around 50 years of age and have the general tendency to grow and affect several cranial nerves. At presentation, many patients complain of headaches, gait disturbances and cranial neuropathies. Treatment options include surgery, with a variety of surgical approa...
journal_title:Otolaryngologic clinics of North America
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1016/j.otc.2015.02.007
更新日期:2015-06-01 00:00:00
abstract::Rational antibiotic therapy for sinusitis is a difficult goal, made difficult by few satisfactory comparative trials with sufficient clinical power, the large numbers of therapeutic options, prescribing pressures from the pharmaceutical industry, and rapid changes in bacterial resistance patterns. Controversies exist ...
journal_title:Otolaryngologic clinics of North America
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:
更新日期:1997-06-01 00:00:00
abstract::This article describes the anatomy and embryology of the thyroid and parathyroid glands and the recurrent laryngeal nerve, discussing how the anatomy affects function and dysfunction of the glands. ...
journal_title:Otolaryngologic clinics of North America
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1016/j.otc.2010.01.001
更新日期:2010-04-01 00:00:00
abstract::Although many patients with hearing loss benefit from medical or surgical intervention, the vast majority have noncorrectable hearing disorders for which rehabilitation through amplification is indicated. There are three goals for the application of hearing aids: (1) to amplify normal conversational speech to levels t...
journal_title:Otolaryngologic clinics of North America
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:
更新日期:1991-04-01 00:00:00
abstract::The majority of recurrent thyroid carcinomas are histologically differentiated and readily diagnosed by light microscopy or immunohistochemical staining. Infrequently, recurrent carcinoma may be less differentiated than the index lesion, creating diagnostic challenges. Complicating issues include thyroid carcinomas th...
journal_title:Otolaryngologic clinics of North America
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1016/j.otc.2008.08.001
更新日期:2008-12-01 00:00:00
abstract::Cochlear implantation and cochlear implants (CIs) have a long history filled with innovations that have resulted in the high-performing device's currently available. Several promising technologies have been reviewed in this article, which hold the promise to drive performance even higher. Remote CI programming, totall...
journal_title:Otolaryngologic clinics of North America
pub_type: 历史文章,杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1016/j.otc.2015.07.009
更新日期:2015-12-01 00:00:00
abstract::Chronic daily headache (CDH) refers to the daily or almost daily occurrence of headache for a prolonged period of time, with lack of a well-defined attack pattern. It constitutes the vast majority of daily headaches. Hemicrania continua, a condition that closely resembles CDH, will be discussed as part of this article...
journal_title:Otolaryngologic clinics of North America
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1016/s0030-6665(03)00133-6
更新日期:2003-12-01 00:00:00
abstract::Plain films from the routine paranasal sinus examination are used to identify the area occupied by the ethmoid sinuses. Thin-section tomography in coronal and lateral projections illustrates the detailed ethmoid anatomy. These studies are used to illustrate the most common abnormalities of the ethmoid sinuses and demo...
journal_title:Otolaryngologic clinics of North America
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:
更新日期:1985-02-01 00:00:00
abstract::Lateral rhinotomy and medial maxillectomy have evolved in the last 25 years as the treatment of choice for most neoplastic lesions involving the lateral nasal wall. Technical refinements have allowed this procedure to be performed with acceptable and minimal morbidity. This approach has had its widest application in t...
journal_title:Otolaryngologic clinics of North America
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:
更新日期:1995-12-01 00:00:00
abstract::Cholesteatomas (epidermoids) of the middle ear appearing medial to a normal tympanic membrane are identified in increasing numbers of young children. The evidence that these lesions are congenital in origin includes the young mean age of presentation, the normal appearance of the middle ear mucosa in almost all cases ...
journal_title:Otolaryngologic clinics of North America
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:
更新日期:1989-10-01 00:00:00
abstract::Management of head and neck cancer in the elderly patient is particularly challenging given the high morbidity associated with treatment. Surgery, radiotherapy, and chemotherapy have all been demonstrated as effective in older patients; however, older patients are more susceptible to treatment-induced toxicity, which ...
journal_title:Otolaryngologic clinics of North America
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1016/j.otc.2018.03.004
更新日期:2018-08-01 00:00:00
abstract::Telemedicine or the electronic transmission of medical data has become an even more important part of medical practice with developing technology. How to best use this technology to enhance and empower both physician and patient is the challenge. What is there, what is coming, and thoughts regarding how otolaryngologi...
journal_title:Otolaryngologic clinics of North America
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/s0030-6665(05)70051-7
更新日期:1998-04-01 00:00:00
abstract::The optimal treatment of chordomas is maximal safe resection followed by radiation therapy. Data have shown that the use of protons has increased the local control of chordomas. Because of their physical properties, proton therapy has a sharp decline at its distal range, thereby minimizing collateral damage. However, ...
journal_title:Otolaryngologic clinics of North America
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1016/j.otc.2011.08.012
更新日期:2011-10-01 00:00:00
abstract::Painful disease processes that affect the mucous membranes of the upper aerodigestive tract include viral and bacterial infections, hypersensitivity reactions, and immunopathologic disorders. The diagnosis and treatment of the most common diseases that cause pain are described. ...
journal_title:Otolaryngologic clinics of North America
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:
更新日期:1989-12-01 00:00:00
abstract::With fiber-based lasers that may be passed via the working channel of a flexible laryngoscope, in-office laser laryngeal surgery has become possible. The potassium-titanyl-phosphate laser has several features that make it ideal for laryngeal surgery, and it is now the laser of choice for in-office management of a vari...
journal_title:Otolaryngologic clinics of North America
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1016/j.otc.2019.02.011
更新日期:2019-06-01 00:00:00
abstract::The actinic keratotic lesion appearing on the sun-exposed skin of the middle-aged and elderly is a common premalignant lesion that infrequently becomes squamous cell carcinoma. Generally, superficially destructive measures provide adequate therapy for this epidermal dysplastic growth. Because of the rare threat of squ...
journal_title:Otolaryngologic clinics of North America
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:
更新日期:1993-02-01 00:00:00
abstract::The technique of electrocochleography described, although invasive, has proved to be innocuous in our experience. It provides precise information concerning peripheral auditory activity in response to sound stimulation at frequencies across the audible range. The most valuable application of the technique in clinical ...
journal_title:Otolaryngologic clinics of North America
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:
更新日期:1977-02-01 00:00:00
abstract::American health care is facing an epidemic of medical errors. A major cause of these errors is poor teamwork. Crisis resource management (CRM) is a set of teamwork principles derived from the airline industry. Medical simulation is an educational tool that affords health care providers a means of improving teamwork by...
journal_title:Otolaryngologic clinics of North America
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1016/j.otc.2017.05.008
更新日期:2017-10-01 00:00:00
abstract::Meniere's disease can be observed uniquely in revisions of the conservative surgical procedure for endolymphatic sac enhancement, which preserves the labyrinth, unlike destructive procedures. Genetic anatomic abnormalities in patients lead to malabsorption of endolymph and symptoms of Meniere's that are reversed by en...
journal_title:Otolaryngologic clinics of North America
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1016/j.otc.2006.03.001
更新日期:2006-08-01 00:00:00
abstract::A wide range of reconstructive options allows the ablative surgeon to resect tumors completely with wide margins. Wide resection is especially important because of the rich lymphatic drainage and submucosal spread seen with carcinomas in the hypopharyngeal area. Postoperative stenosis can be a difficult, recurring pro...
journal_title:Otolaryngologic clinics of North America
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1016/s0030-6665(02)00034-8
更新日期:2002-10-01 00:00:00
abstract::In summary, autogenous tissue remains the authors' preferred method of augmenting the nasal dorsum. Some authors have tried Supramid mesh, which tends to resorb. Mersilene seems to resist resorption and has been used with notable success. Silicone has had variable success but, because of bad publicity and the possibil...
journal_title:Otolaryngologic clinics of North America
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:
更新日期:1995-04-01 00:00:00
abstract::The technique which should be used for pediatric tracheotomy is controversial. The literature is reviewed regarding animal and human data, and our experience at Henry Ford Hospital with the flap technique is reported. Flap tracheotomy is believed to be a safe technique in children. ...
journal_title:Otolaryngologic clinics of North America
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:
更新日期:1986-02-01 00:00:00
abstract::The incidence of nodal metastasis in differentiated thyroid cancer ranges between 40% to 75%. Elective neck dissection is generally not advised in patients with differentiated thyroid cancer; however, if clinically apparent nodal disease is noted in the tracheoesophageal groove during surgery, central compartment clea...
journal_title:Otolaryngologic clinics of North America
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1016/s0030-6665(05)70090-6
更新日期:1998-10-01 00:00:00
abstract::Successful management of the bony and cartilaginous dorsum requires accurate preoperative assessment and surgical planning. Careful management of the dorsum avoids most of the common pitfalls in rhinoplasty and contributes to patient satisfaction. ...
journal_title:Otolaryngologic clinics of North America
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:
更新日期:1987-11-01 00:00:00
abstract::Olfactory loss can occur through accidental exposure, poor industrial hygiene, or exposure to low levels of toxins in the ambient air over long periods. This loss can lead to transient olfactory disorders, irreversible anosmia, temporary olfactory fatigue, or industrial anosmia. Inevitably, a practicing otolaryngologi...
journal_title:Otolaryngologic clinics of North America
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1016/j.otc.2004.05.003
更新日期:2004-12-01 00:00:00
abstract::The predominant extracranial head and neck cancer in adults is squamous cell carcinoma. The purpose of this article is to discuss the radiographic evaluation of these patients with CT scans or MR imaging before therapeutic intervention. Specific focus is given to the efficacy of CT scans and MR imaging, as an adjunct ...
journal_title:Otolaryngologic clinics of North America
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/s0030-6665(05)70081-5
更新日期:1998-08-01 00:00:00
abstract::The larynx is a highly vascularized organ supplied by the superior and inferior laryngeal arteries. Both microphonosurgery and external laryngeal surgery require excellent hemostasis. Topical agents including adrenalin and fibrin-based products as well as surgical instrumentation, such as coagulation devices or in som...
journal_title:Otolaryngologic clinics of North America
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1016/j.otc.2016.03.009
更新日期:2016-06-01 00:00:00
abstract::This article reviews the most commonly performed intranasal and extranasal sinus operations. The indications, complications, and functional results of each are presented. Endoscopic approaches should be used in conjunction with standard techniques in order to supplement and improve the efficiency of standard technique...
journal_title:Otolaryngologic clinics of North America
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:
更新日期:1989-08-01 00:00:00