Prognostic factors of head and neck sarcomas
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OTOLARYNGOLOGY
Erratum to “Postoperative radiotherapy for diffuse pigmented villonodular synovitis of the temporomandibular joint” [(American Journal of Otolaryngology) vol. 36 (2015) 106–113]
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Persistent, severe post-thrombolysis angioedema: Simple management of a difficult problem
Abstract Post-thrombolysis orolingual angioedema in the setting of managing acute stroke is reported in the literature as most often being mild and self-limiting. We present a case of severe angioedema…
Sudden sensorineural hearing loss after non-otologic surgery
Abstract Sudden sensorineural hearing loss following non-otologic surgery is a rare event described in the medical literature. Cardiopulmonary bypass surgery is most commonly associated with this type of hearing loss….
Ipsilateral single stage conversion from BAHA to cochlear implant
Abstract Profound unilateral sensorineural hearing loss is an indication for the placement of a bone anchored hearing aid. In a few unfortunate patients who later develop contralateral hearing loss, a…
Omalizumab therapy for refractory allergic fungal rhinosinusitis patients with moderate or severe asthma
Abstract Purpose 1. To assess the efficacy of omalizumab therapy in improving sinonasal outcomes in refractory allergic fungal rhinosinusitis (AFRS) patients with moderate or severe asthma. 2. To determine if…
Trans-oral robotic surgery and surgeon-performed trans-oral ultrasound for intraoperative location and excision of an isolated retropharyngeal lymph node metastasis of papillary thyroid carcinoma
Abstract Background Retropharyngeal metastases are uncommon but a well-known location for regional spread of well-differentiated thyroid carcinoma (WDTC). Surgeon-performed, trans-oral ultrasound (SP-TO-US) and trans-oral robot-assisted surgical (TORS) excision represent a…
Isolated congenital maxillomandibular synechiae
Abstract Introduction Congenital maxillomandibular syngnathia, or fusion of the jaws, is a rare condition that has a broad spectrum of presentations. The restricted mouth opening can lead to issues with…
Features of coexisting granulomatosis with polyangiitis in a patient with pemphigus vulgaris: a case report
Abstract Pemphigus vulgaris (PV) and granulomatosis with polyangiitis (Wegener’s or GPA) are two rare autoimmune disorders. Both can involve the upper airways, and diagnosis can be difficult in the absence…
Percutaneous ultrasound-guided alcohol ablation of solitary parathyroid adenoma in a patient with primary hyperparathyroidism
Abstract Parathyroidectomy is considered the definitive cure for primary hyperparathyroidism due to a single parathyroid adenoma, which represents the most common cause of chronic hypercalcemia. However, in few cases, surgery…
