Analysis of surgical margins in cases of mandibular osteoradionecrosis that progress despite extensive mandible resection and free tissue transfer

Aug 25, 2017 by in OTOLARYNGOLOGY Comments Off on Analysis of surgical margins in cases of mandibular osteoradionecrosis that progress despite extensive mandible resection and free tissue transfer

Abstract Introduction Approximately 1 of 4 patients with osteoradionecrosis (ORN) of the mandible develop ongoing disease despite extensive mandible resection to margins determined by the presence of bleeding bone at…

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Laser-assisted nasal decolonization of Staphylococcus aureus, including methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus

Aug 25, 2017 by in OTOLARYNGOLOGY Comments Off on Laser-assisted nasal decolonization of Staphylococcus aureus, including methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus

Abstract Objectives Methicillin-sensitive Staphylococcus aureus (MSSA) and methicillin-resistant S aureus (MRSA) contribute to 25% of nosocomial infections, increasing complications, health care cost, and growing antibiotic resistance. Nasal decolonization (ND) can…

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On chronic rhinosinusitis and the prevalence of fungal sinus disease: problems of diagnostic accuracy and a proposed classification of chronic rhinosinusitis

Aug 25, 2017 by in OTOLARYNGOLOGY Comments Off on On chronic rhinosinusitis and the prevalence of fungal sinus disease: problems of diagnostic accuracy and a proposed classification of chronic rhinosinusitis

Abstract There is considerable controversy in the diagnosis and classification of the type of inflammation that is attributed to various forms of chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS). Specimens obtained during surgical treatment…

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Short-term audiologic effect of intratympanic gadolinium contrast agent application in patients with Ménière’s disease

Aug 25, 2017 by in OTOLARYNGOLOGY Comments Off on Short-term audiologic effect of intratympanic gadolinium contrast agent application in patients with Ménière’s disease

Abstract Objectives The aim of this study was to assess whether gadolinium-based contrast agent influences short-term hearing function in patients with Ménière’s disease undergoing intratympanically enhanced inner-ear magnetic resonance imaging….

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Comparison of repositioning maneuvers for benign paroxysmal positional vertigo of posterior semicircular canal: advantages of hybrid maneuver

Aug 25, 2017 by in OTOLARYNGOLOGY Comments Off on Comparison of repositioning maneuvers for benign paroxysmal positional vertigo of posterior semicircular canal: advantages of hybrid maneuver

Abstract Objective The prevalence of benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) is becoming more frequent in elderly population. The presence of comorbid factors has to be considered before assessment as well…

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