Abstract Intraoral midline mandibulotomy is a technique that can be used to increase exposure for transoral endoscopic laser microsurgery (TLS). We describe the case of a 51 year old male…
Abstract Objective We report a case of a parotid-facial caseating granulomatous infection caused by atypical mycobacteria ( Mycobacterium avium ) in an immuno-competent child. The size and depth of the…
Abstract Objectives To determine if monitoring weight growth curves is a sensitive objective parameter for evaluating operative outcomes after supraglottoplasty. Study design Retrospective chart review. Methods An IRB approved retrospective…
Abstract Purpose To determine if sociodemographic factors are associated with treatment choice and survival in patients with advanced stage laryngeal cancer in the U.S. Design/setting/subjects/methods Population-based, non-concurrent cohort study of…
Abstract Background Topical anesthesia is important for electronic flexible laryngoscopy (EFL) utilization. We hypothesized that oral dyclonine hydrochloride mucilage (ODHM) is superior to tetracaine spray (TS) in patients undergoing EFL…
Abstract Objective To study the long-term radiological findings after endonasal endoscopic approach to the skull base. Material and methods Prospective study that included 55 patients who underwent advance endoscopic skull…
Abstract Purpose The purpose of this study is to assess implant stability, implant loss, adverse skin reactions and quality of life benefit following surgical implantation and early processor loading (3-weeks…
Abstract Objective To investigate the feasibility of direct application of basic fibroblast growth factor (bFGF) without edge trimming on human subacute traumatic tympanic membrane perforation (TMP). Methods A total of…
Abstract Purpose This is a retrospective analysis of the 50-year University of Florida experience treating adenoid cystic carcinoma of the lacrimal gland with radiation therapy. Materials and methods Between 1965…
Abstract Purpose To demonstrate the potential of the anterolateral thigh free flap for neck contour restoration. Study design Retrospective chart review at a tertiary care medical center of patients who…
