Prognostic factors of head and neck sarcomas
We read with great interest the recent article by Tajudeen et al. who claimed that their study was “the first report of predictors of survival and recurrence in head and…
Dysphagia, hoarseness, and globus in a postoperative patient
Abstract Sore throat, hoarseness, and dysphagia are known and recognized postoperative complications of laryngeal mask airway use during operative procedures. The patient’s symptoms, present immediately after surgery, are thought related…
Malignant melanoma of the nasal cavity treated with stereotactic radiotherapy using CyberKnife: report of 2 cases
Abstract Radiotherapy with high doses per fraction may have the potential to control radioresistant tumors, such as malignant melanoma. Here we report 2 cases with malignant melanoma of the nasal…
Acute vocal fold dystonic reaction to propofol: a case report
Abstract A 67-year old male underwent uneventful robotic-assisted thoracoscopic resection of a solitary pulmonary fibrous tumor. Immediately following extubation at the completion of the surgical procedure, the patient developed respiratory…
Cholesteatoma of the maxillary sinus: a case report and review of the literature
Abstract Cholesteatoma is a relatively common disease entity within the middle ear cavity, but it is rarely found in the paranasal sinuses. We describe a rare case of cholesteatoma in…
Endoscopic transcanal removal of symptomatic external auditory canal exostoses
Abstract Exostoses are bony outgrowths of the external auditory canal (EAC) that can lead to cerumen entrapment, recurrent infections, and conductive hearing loss. When surgical removal is indicated, a drill…
Late presentation of subcutaneous emphysema and pneumomediastinum following elective tonsillectomy
Abstract Subcutaneous emphysema and pneumomediastinum are rare complications following elective tonsillectomy. Although the mechanism of injury is unclear, air is thought to enter through either the buccopharyngeal mucosa during surgery…
Retained nasal tube bridle system insertion stylet presenting as nasal foreign body: A report of two cases
Abstract Objectives We aim to present two cases of a retained insertion stylet from nasal feeding tube bridle systems. Study design Case series of two patients. Methods Patients were evaluated…
Repair of tegmen defect using cranial particulate bone graft
Abstract Bone paté is used to repair cranial bone defects. This material contains bone-dust collected during the high-speed burring of the cranium. Clinical and experimental studies of bone dust, however,…
Primary fibrosarcoma of the trachea presenting with acute airway loss
Abstract Primary sarcomas of the trachea are rare occurrences that present with nonspecific symptoms, making timely diagnosis difficult. We report a case of primary fibrosarcoma of the trachea that presented…
