abstract：PURPOSE:Squamous cell carcinoma is a common entity among adult head and neck cancer patients, with many requiring reconstruction post resection. Conversely, this entity is rare among children with major reconstruction even more unique. This case and the concomitant review of literature highlight the intricacies of pedi...

journal_title：American journal of otolaryngology

authors： Smith A,Petersen D,Samant S,Ver Halen JP

更新日期：2014-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The aim of this study is to evaluate the evolution of supracricoid partial laryngectomy (SCPL) in indications, surgical techniques and outcomes through last decades. MATERIALS AND METHODS:A retrospective analysis of 146 patients affected by laryngeal cancer treated with SCPL was carried on. We defined: (1) gro...

journal_title：American journal of otolaryngology

authors： Mannelli G,Meccariello G,Deganello A,Fiorini FR,Paiar F,Gallo O

更新日期：2014-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:1. Describe the presentation, imaging, and outcome of two cases of paraganglioma of the facial canal at our institution. 2. Summarize existing literature to better understand this lesion. 3. Clarify terminology. METHODS:Retrospective chart review at single tertiary academic referral center. Literature review u...

journal_title：American journal of otolaryngology

authors： Frisch CD,Driscoll CL,Neff BA

更新日期：2014-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Patients with chronic otitis media with/without cholesteatoma present a significant challenge to safe cochlear implantation (CI). The aim of our study is to describe our experience and propose management options for CI in patients with chronic otitis media. STUDY DESIGN:Retrospective case study. SETTING:Ter...

journal_title：American journal of otolaryngology

authors： Yoo MH,Park HJ,Yoon TH

更新日期：2014-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Neck dissection is recommended for patients with head and neck cutaneous melanoma and nodal metastasis. However, there appears to be no clear evidence to guide the extent of nodal resection. METHODS:Loco-regional recurrence (LR), overall survival (OS) and progression free survival (PFS) was retrospectively ...

journal_title：American journal of otolaryngology

authors： Supriya M,Narasimhan V,Henderson MA,Sizeland A

更新日期：2014-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report the case of a man affected by a unilateral Ménière's disease who, after being free from vertigo spells and tinnitus for more than ten years, manifested an exacerbation of symptoms just before the diagnosis of a choroidal melanoma. Melanoma is an aggressive form of cancer derived from neuroectodermal melanocy...

journal_title：American journal of otolaryngology

authors： Barozzi S,Ginocchio D,Cesarani A

更新日期：2014-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The aim of our study was to determine whether the combination of intratympanic (IT) corticosteroid with melatonin could be associated with decreased tinnitus in patients with unilateral acute idiopathic tinnitus developed within 3months. MATERIALS AND METHODS:We evaluated this hypothesis through a prospective,...

journal_title：American journal of otolaryngology

authors： Albu S,Chirtes F

更新日期：2014-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report a case of chondrosarcoma of the larynx, diagnosed by a percutaneous core-needle biopsy (CNB). Cartilaginous tumors of the larynx are usually diagnosed by biopsy with direct laryngomicroscopy under general anesthesia. However, patients find it difficult to undergo a biopsy under general anesthesia, for physic...

journal_title：American journal of otolaryngology

authors： Miyamaru S,Haba K

更新日期：2014-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:CT temporal bone scans are often performed to aid in surgical planning and management of cholesteatomas. With improvements in the resolution of CT scans today, it is now possible to obtain more information from these scans than before. The aim of this study is to compare findings on high resolution CT (HRCT) ...

journal_title：American journal of otolaryngology

authors： Ng JH,Zhang EZ,Soon SR,Tan VY,Tan TY,Mok PK,Yuen HW

更新日期：2014-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This case report describes a patient who was found to have a cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leak originating from the petrous apex. The patient initially presented with multiple bouts of meningitis. The patient was treated surgically via a middle cranial fossa approach but presented five years later with recurrent meningit...

journal_title：American journal of otolaryngology

authors： Kou YF,Allen KP,Isaacson B

更新日期：2014-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Determine correlation of malignancy rates between fine needle aspiration (FNA) biopsy and surgical specimen in an urban academic environment. METHODS:Retrospective review at an academic medical center of fine needle aspiration biopsies and surgical specimens in a head and neck otolaryngology practice between 2...

journal_title：American journal of otolaryngology

authors： Cohen DS,VandeGriend ZP,Yoo GH,Folbe AJ,Lin HS

更新日期：2014-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The clinical use of aminoglycoside antibiotics is limited in most countries because of auditory toxicity side effects. However, their use is common in developing countries because they are inexpensive and convenient. Salvia miltiorrhiza extracts are used clinically in China for their antioxidant properties. W...

journal_title：American journal of otolaryngology

authors： Shi L,An Y,Wang A,Gao Q,Yang Y

更新日期：2014-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Intralabyrinthine schwannomas are rare tumors of the distal ends of the cochlear and vestibular nerve. Their presence can be debilitating secondary to symptoms of hearing loss, vertigo, tinnitus, and imbalance. Currently, treatment to restore hearing in those who have become profoundly deaf is not attempted. Additiona...

journal_title：American journal of otolaryngology

authors： Schutt CA,Kveton JF

更新日期：2014-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We present 3 patients who complained of distorted hearing, tinnitus and otalgia resulting from scalp and facial hair impacting against the tympanic membrane. Removal of the migrated hair with microsuction relieved symptoms immediately. In 2 cases, the patients had presented to the primary care physician earlier, short...

journal_title：American journal of otolaryngology

authors： Hoe YM,Lee TS,Tan B,Loh IC

更新日期：2014-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:A 10-year-old girl presented to the Emergency Department with temporomandibular joint pain, malocclusion, and trismus after a bicycle accident. METHODS:CT of the temporal bones showed displacement of the right mandibular condyle into the middle cranial fossa with small intraparenchymal hemorrhage. The con...

journal_title：American journal of otolaryngology

authors： Oberman B,Setabutr D,Goldenberg D

更新日期：2014-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:HPV-related oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinomas clearly represent a growing entity in the head and neck with distinct carcinogenesis, clinico-pathological presentation and survival profile. We aimed to compare the HPV prevalence rates and clinico-pathological correlations obtained with three distinct commonl...

journal_title：American journal of otolaryngology

authors： Melkane AE,Mirghani H,Aupérin A,Saulnier P,Lacroix L,Vielh P,Casiraghi O,Griscelli F,Temam S

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The cartilaginous columellar strut is a well established, commonly used graft in rhinoplasty which provides support and stability to the nasal base. The risk of such a graft is related to grafts designs, whereby the posterior aspect can cause clicking with movement across the anterior nasal spine. We present an additi...

journal_title：American journal of otolaryngology

authors： Harirchian S,Murray KP,Eloy JA

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The endoscopic brow lift technique relies on brow mobilization and often soft fixation to the underlying calvarium. While the endoscopic brow lift has been used safely, there are anecdotal reports of cerebrospinal fluid leak. We sought to measure calvarial thickness to improve the safety of cranial fixatio...

journal_title：American journal of otolaryngology

authors： Harirchian S,Kuperan AB,Shah AR

更新日期：2013-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Little is known about prognostic factors and treatment outcomes in young patients with anaplastic thyroid cancer (ATC). The goal of this study is to define the clinical features of this subgroup. MATERIAL AND METHODS:Patients age 55 or younger with either ATC or well-differentiated thyroid cancer (WDTC) with a...

journal_title：American journal of otolaryngology

authors： Li M,Milas M,Nasr C,Brainard JA,Khan MJ,Burkey BB,Scharpf J

更新日期：2013-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This case is a single submandibular gland mumps viral infection patient without parotid gland involvement who developed complications of meningitis and orchitis. Since spontaneous remission is common in mumps viral infection, missing opportunities for exact diagnosis is frequent. As in this case, single submandibular ...

journal_title：American journal of otolaryngology

authors： Myung NS,Kim YJ,Kim YJ,Koo SK

更新日期：2013-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The goal of this study is to describe a unique finding of ulcerative lesions of the larynx in two pediatric patients presenting with prolonged acute laryngotracheitis and compare to previously described reports to determine the typical clinical picture, need for intervention, and management model. METHODS:We...

journal_title：American journal of otolaryngology

authors： O'Niel MB,Chun RH,Conley SF

更新日期：2013-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To describe the results of posterior conjunctival plication for the treatment of secondary eyelid ptosis after eyelid retraction repair in Graves disease. METHODS:Case series. All patients were evaluated preoperatively by routine eye examination and eyelid measurements including Margin Reflex Distance 1 and le...

journal_title：American journal of otolaryngology

authors： Shah HA,Patel HR,Shipchandler TZ,Sufyan AS,Nunery WR,Lee HB

更新日期：2013-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Microvascular anastomosis is generally performed by attending surgeons or fellows, with published success rates >95%. Since otolaryngology residents do not typically perform microvascular anastomosis, it is unknown if they achieve similar results. The objective of this study is to determine the success rate a...

journal_title：American journal of otolaryngology

authors： Patel UA,Lin AC

更新日期：2013-09-01 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：PURPOSE:To describe systematic methods developed over 40 years among over 5000 patients at The Taste and Smell Clinic in Washington, DC to evaluate taste and smell dysfunction. MATERIALS AND METHODS:A tripartite methodology was developed. First, methods to determine clinical pathology underlying the multiple disease p...

journal_title：American journal of otolaryngology

authors： Henkin RI,Levy LM,Fordyce A

更新日期：2013-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Sinus nitric oxide (NO) measurements present a novel and promising approach to help overcome difficulties and confounding variables associated with nasal NO measurements such as the nasal cycle, ostial patency, and individual contribution to total NO production of each sinus. Conflicting results reported on nasal NO m...

journal_title：American journal of otolaryngology

authors： Gungor AA,Martino BJ,Dupont SC,Kuo L

更新日期：2013-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Herpes simplex virus infection of the larynx is an exceedingly rare clinical entity, most frequently reported in the pediatric population or in immunocompromised adults. We present a 62-year-old woman presented with neck pain, hoarseness, crepitus over the larynx, and what appeared to be a necrotic mass of the right t...

journal_title：American journal of otolaryngology

authors： Sims JR,Massoll NA,Suen JY

更新日期：2013-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Divided nevus, which is also known as "kissing nevus," "split ocular nevus" and "panda nevus" is a rare congenital dermatological abnormality that occurs on opposing margins of upper and lower eyelids. There is a paucity of literature on this rare anomaly, with most knowledge from this disease process derived from iso...

journal_title：American journal of otolaryngology

authors： Desai SC,Walen S,Holds JB,Branham G

更新日期：2013-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Castleman disease is a rare lymphoproliferative disorder with two primary subtypes that vary in presentation and course. Unicentric Castleman disease (UCD) presents as a solitary mass, most commonly in the mediastinum, and rarely in the head and neck. In contrast to multicentric Castleman disease (MCD), which features...

journal_title：American journal of otolaryngology

authors： Puram SV,Hasserjian RP,Faquin WC,Lin HW,Rocco JW

更新日期：2013-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Malignant otitis externa is a severe and rare infection of the external acoustic meatus. Triphasic bone and (67)Ga scintigraphies are used to initial detect and follow-up the response of therapy. With single photon emission computed tomography/computed tomography images, the diagnostic sensitivity is higher. We presen...

journal_title：American journal of otolaryngology

authors： Chen YH,Hsieh HJ

更新日期：2013-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:A case of pediatric otogenic lateral sinus thrombosis is reported, followed by a substantive literature review. DESIGN:104 patients were reviewed, culled from published case reports from 1993 to 2011 on the PubMed database. METHODS:All full text case reports on the PubMed database from 1993 to 2011 with pa...

journal_title：American journal of otolaryngology

authors： Au JK,Adam SI,Michaelides EM

更新日期：2013-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To further enhance and assess the ability to characterize middle ear effusion (MEE) using non-invasive ultrasound technology. MATERIALS AND METHODS:This is a prospective unblinded comparison study. Fifty-six children between the ages of 6 months and 17 years scheduled to undergo bilateral myringotomy with pres...

journal_title：American journal of otolaryngology

authors： Seth R,Discolo CM,Palczewska GM,Lewandowski JJ,Krakovitz PR

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The study objective is to evaluate the clinical features and outcomes of patients treated for head and neck malignant fibrous histiocytoma at a tertiary care medical facility. MATERIALS AND METHODS:This is a retrospective case series of 17 adult subjects with malignant fibrous histiocytoma of the head and neck...

journal_title：American journal of otolaryngology

authors： Hardison SA,Davis PL 3rd,Browne JD

更新日期：2013-01-01 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：:Cervical necrotizing fasciitis is a rapidly progressive and devastating infection that is usually caused by a polymicrobial infection including group A Streptococcus and anaerobes. We present a case of a newly diagnosed diabetic man who underwent transoral drainage of a Klebsiella pneumoniae paraglottic abscess, which...

journal_title：American journal of otolaryngology

authors： Thomas AJ,Mong S,Golub JS,Meyer TK

更新日期：2012-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Removal of benign vocal fold lesions results in small to moderate-sized mucosal defect on vocal fold, which heals by secondary intention. Microsuturing this defect leads to primary wound healing with fastened recovery and less scar. However, its value has not been determined. MATERIALS AND METHODS:This is pros...

journal_title：American journal of otolaryngology

authors： Yilmaz T,Sözen T

更新日期：2012-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To compare hearing outcomes in patients with far advanced otosclerosis (FAO) undergoing cochlear implantation to an age-matched group of controls, to describe the effects of cochlear ossification on hearing, and to review the adverse effects of implantation in patients with FAO. HYPOTHESIS:Hearing performan...

journal_title：American journal of otolaryngology

authors： Semaan MT,Gehani NC,Tummala N,Coughlan C,Fares SA,Hsu DP,Murray GS,Lippy WH,Megerian CA

更新日期：2012-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:In this study, we aimed to determine the function of the cochlea and peripheral and central auditory pathways with migraine. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Fifty-eight patients with migraine and 40 healthy subjects were assessed using routine diagnostic audiometry along with transient evoked otoacoustic emissions (TOAE...

journal_title：American journal of otolaryngology

authors： Hamed SA,Youssef AH,Elattar AM

更新日期：2012-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 61-year-old woman presented with painful ophthalmoplegia, Tolosa-Hunt syndrome. The patient had undergone a placement of dental implant 5 months before the presentation and had a local maxillary sinusitis 1 month later. She had not been aware of any preceding head trauma or infection. On examination, the patient sho...

journal_title：American journal of otolaryngology

authors： Shimizu Y,Tsutsumi S,Yasumoto Y,Ito M

更新日期：2012-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Tuberculosis is known to affect almost every organ in the body, but its manifestations in the head and neck region are quite rare. A tuberculous retropharyngeal abscess is a very rare condition and can be the cause of oropharyngeal dysphagia. It is usually secondary to tuberculosis of the spine and has the potential o...

journal_title：American journal of otolaryngology

authors： Christoforidou A,Metallidis S,Kollaras P,Agathangelidis A,Nikolaidis P,Vital V,Markou K

更新日期：2012-03-01 00:00:00