Sociodemographic disparities in choice of therapy and survival in advanced laryngeal cancer

Aug 23, 2017 by in OTOLARYNGOLOGY Comments Off on Sociodemographic disparities in choice of therapy and survival in advanced laryngeal cancer

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…

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Oral dyclonine hydrochloride mucilage versus tetracaine spray in electronic flexible laryngoscopy: A prospective, randomized controlled trial

Aug 23, 2017 by in OTOLARYNGOLOGY Comments Off on Oral dyclonine hydrochloride mucilage versus tetracaine spray in electronic flexible laryngoscopy: A prospective, randomized controlled trial

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…

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Adenoid cystic carcinoma of the lacrimal gland

Aug 23, 2017 by in OTOLARYNGOLOGY Comments Off on Adenoid cystic carcinoma of the lacrimal gland

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…

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Sternocleidomastoid contour restoration: an added benefit of the anterolateral thigh free flap during facial reconstruction

Aug 23, 2017 by in OTOLARYNGOLOGY Comments Off on Sternocleidomastoid contour restoration: an added benefit of the anterolateral thigh free flap during facial reconstruction

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…

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Cochlear changes in serous labyrinthitis associated with silent otitis media: A human temporal bone study

Aug 23, 2017 by in OTOLARYNGOLOGY Comments Off on Cochlear changes in serous labyrinthitis associated with silent otitis media: A human temporal bone study

Abstract Purpose To determine histopathological findings in the cochlea of human temporal bones with serous labyrinthitis. Materials and methods We compared human temporal bones with serous labyrinthitis (20 cases) associated…

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