OTOLARYNGOLOGY

Use of AlloDerm in primary reconstruction after resection of squamous cell carcinoma of the lip and oral commissure

Aug 24, 2017 by in OTOLARYNGOLOGY Comments Off on Use of AlloDerm in primary reconstruction after resection of squamous cell carcinoma of the lip and oral commissure

Abstract AlloDerm (LifeCell Corporation, Branchburg NJ) is an acellular dermal homograft processed from human cadaveric skin. AlloDerm has been used successfully for soft tissue reconstruction due to its lack of…

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Avastin and diode laser: A combined modality in managing epistaxis in hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia

Aug 24, 2017 by in OTOLARYNGOLOGY Comments Off on Avastin and diode laser: A combined modality in managing epistaxis in hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia

Abstract A patient with hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia is a rare presentation to the otolaryngologist in clinical practice. They almost present with epistaxis, which is recurrent, spontaneous and can be functionally…

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Adverse effects of health anxiety on management of a patient with benign paroxysmal positional vertigo, vestibular migraine and chronic subjective dizziness

Aug 24, 2017 by in OTOLARYNGOLOGY Comments Off on Adverse effects of health anxiety on management of a patient with benign paroxysmal positional vertigo, vestibular migraine and chronic subjective dizziness

Abstract Introduction Care of patients with vestibular symptoms focuses primarily on physical otoneurologic disorders; however, psychological factors can sustain symptoms, confound assessment, and adversely affect treatment. Health anxiety is a…

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A schwannoma of the greater petrosal nerve located within the petrous apex and treated with stereotactic radiotherapy

Aug 24, 2017 by in OTOLARYNGOLOGY Comments Off on A schwannoma of the greater petrosal nerve located within the petrous apex and treated with stereotactic radiotherapy

Abstract A 26 year-old female experienced progressive left sided pulsatile tinnitus and conductive hearing loss for two years, which following an extensive clinical workup, was diagnosed as a left greater…

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