Balloon dilation of the pediatric airway: potential for disaster
Abstract Objective The aim of this study was to report on a serious adverse event during balloon dilation of pediatric subglottic stenosis. Method This study is a case report on…
OTOLARYNGOLOGY
Human papillomavirus, smoking, and head and neck cancer
Abstract Aims Smoking and human papillomavirus (HPV) are both distinct risk factors for head and neck cancer, but the nature of interaction between these 2 risk factors in the development…
Single photon emission computed tomography/computed tomography of the skull in malignant otitis externa
Abstract Malignant otitis externa is a severe, rare infective condition of the external auditory canal and skull base. The diagnosis is generally made from a range of clinical, laboratory, and…
Evaluation of the efficacy of caffeine cessation, nortriptyline, and topiramate therapy in vestibular migraine and complex dizziness of unknown etiology
Abstract Objective The aim of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of a therapeutic pathway for vestibular migraine (VM) and complex dizziness of undetermined etiology (CDUE) with caffeine cessation…
Epistaxis after partial middle turbinectomy: the role of sphenopalatine artery ligation
Abstract Purpose Extensive nasal polyposis could involve the middle turbinate inducing the surgeon to partially remove it. We initiated this retrospective study to evaluate the effect of a partial middle…
The tough tracheoesophageal puncture
Abstract Educational Objective At the conclusion of this presentation, the participants should be aware of the technique and success of in-office transnasal esophageal (TNE)–guided tracheoesophageal puncture (TEP) placement in patients…
Topical sucralfate for pain after oral CO 2laser surgery: a prospective, randomized, controlled trial
Abstract Purpose The aim of this study was to assess the effect of topical sucralfate on postoperative pain scores and other secondary outcomes including the frequency and duration of analgesic…
Early death from papillary thyroid carcinoma
Abstract Purpose The natural history of papillary thyroid carcinoma (PTC) is characterized by a slow growth rate and an excellent prognosis at 20 and 30 years. However, there is a…
Intended single-modality management of T1 and T2 tonsillar carcinomas: retrospective comparison of radical tonsillectomy vs radiation from a single institution
Abstract Background T1 and T2 tonsillar squamous cell cancer with limited neck disease can be managed with single-modality radiation or surgery. Over 11 years, 17 patients underwent radical tonsillectomies; and…
A retrospective study of induction chemotherapy with docetaxel, cisplatinum, and 5-fluorouracil followed by concurrent radiotherapy with cetuximab in locally advanced head and neck cancer
Abstract Background The objective was to study the results of induction chemotherapy followed by external beam radiation therapy with concurrent cetuximab in the treatment of locally advanced head and neck…
