Preoperative predictors of difficult oropharyngeal exposure for transoral robotic surgery: The Pharyngoscore

xlomafota13 shared this article with you from Inoreader Preoperative predictors of difficult oropharyngeal exposure for transoral robotic surgery: The Pharyngoscore Via Head & Neck Abstract Background Insufficient exposure may require termination of procedure in transoral robotic surgery (TORS). The aim of study was to develop a "Pharyngoscore" to quantify the risk of difficult oropharyngeal exposure (DOE) before TORS. Methods Three-hundred six patients undergoing any surgical procedure at one Academic Hospital were prospectively enrolled. Oropharynx was exposed with Feyh–Kastenbauer retractor. Exposure was evaluated by direct and endoscopic visualization of the four oropharyngeal subsites. Preoperative clinical/anthropometric parameters were studied in good oropharyngeal exposure and DOE groups. Logistic regression was performed to explore association between clinical/anthropometric parameters and DOE. Statistically significant parameters at multivariate analysis were incorporated into a nomogram. Results Sixty-five (21.2%) subjects were characterized by DOE. Variables associated with DOE at univariate analysis were male (p = 0.031), modified Mallampati Class (MMC) ≥ III (p < 0.001), smaller interincisor gap (p < 0.001), and larger neck circumference (p = 0.006). MMC, interincisor gap, and neck circumference were significant at multivariate analysis and were presented with a nomogram for creating the Pharyngoscore. Conclusions The Pharyngoscore is a promising tool for calculating DOE probability before TORS. View on the web Inoreader. Take back control of your news feed. Follow us on Twitter and Facebook.

Effect of socioeconomic status on survival in patients with head and neck cancer

xlomafota13 shared this article with you from Inoreader Effect of socioeconomic status on survival in patients with head and neck cancer Via Head & Neck Abstract Background The aim of this study was to assess the survival outcomes of head and neck cancer (HNC) by socioeconomic status. Methods A national retrospective population-based cohort of HNC patients diagnosed in Israel between 2000 and 2017 was conducted. Site of residence and socioeconomic status were correlated with overall survival (OS), controlling for prognostic factors that included tumor site, stage, age, sex, and ethnic group. Results Overall, 11 826 patients were identified. Patients from high socioeconomic areas had better overall 5-year survival than patients from low socioeconomic areas (p < 0.005). Patients in stage 3 from a high socioeconomic status had a longer median survival rate of 1.5 years than patients in the low-status group. In a cox proportional hazards analysis, we found age >65 (HR 2.91, 95% confidence interval [CI]: 2.75–3.09, p < 0.001) and low socioeconomic group (HR 1.25, 95% CI: 1.18–1.33, p < 0.001) to be correlated with inferior OS. Conclusion Our findings show that patients with HNC living in low socioeconomic areas had worse OS. View on the web Inoreader. Take back control of your news feed. Follow us on Twitter and Facebook.

Acute control of carotid bleed with vascularized nasoseptal flap (with video)

xlomafota13 shared this article with you from Inoreader Acute control of carotid bleed with vascularized nasoseptal flap (with video) Via European Annals of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Diseases Publication date: Available online 16 June 2021 Source: European Annals of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Diseases Author(s): M. Kim, J. Bruce, D.A. Gudis View on the web Inoreader. Take back control of your news feed. Follow us on Twitter and Facebook.

Complex Airway Management in Patients with Tracheal Cartilaginous Sleeves

xlomafota13 shared this article with you from Inoreader Complex Airway Management in Patients with Tracheal Cartilaginous Sleeves Via The Laryngoscope Objectives/Hypothesis A tracheal cartilaginous sleeve (TCS) is a rare anomaly characterized by anterior fusion of tracheal cartilages. TCS is associated with syndromic craniosynostoses including Apert, Crouzon and Pfeiffer syndromes and FGFR2, FGFR3, and TWIST1 variants. This study presents a 30-year review of patients with syndromic craniosynostosis and TCS and describes diagnostic methods, genetic variants, surgical interventions, and long-term outcomes. Study Design Retrospective, single-institution review. Methods This review included patients with syndromic craniosynostosis and TCS treated at Seattle Children's Hospital from 1990 to 2020. Tracheostomy, genetic variants, and additional surgery were primary measures. Fisher's exact test compared need for tracheostomy in patients with proposed high-risk (FGFR2 p.W290 or FGFR2 p.C342) versus low-risk genetic variants. Results Thirty patients with TCS were identified. Average age at diagnosis was 12 months (range 2-weeks to 7.9-years; standard deviation 19.8 months). Syndromes included Pfeiffer (37%), Apert (37%), and Crouzon (26%). Severe obstructive sleep apnea was present in 76% of patients. Tracheostomy was performed in 17 patients (57%); five were successfully decannulated. Additional interventions included adenotonsillectomy (57%), nasal (20%), laryngeal (17%), and craniofacial skeletal surgery (87%). All patients with Pfeiffer syndrome and FGFR2 p.W290C variants and 83% of patients with FGFR2 p.C342 variants required tracheostomy, differing from other variants (P = .02, odds ratio 33, 95% confidence interval 1.56–697.96). One patient (3%) died. Conclusion TCS contributes to multilevel airway obstruction in patients with syndromic craniosynostosis. Genetic testing in patients with FGFR2-related syndromic craniosynostoses may identify those at risk of TCS and facilitate early intervention. A better understanding of this patient population may foster individualized airway management strategies and improve outcomes. Level of Evidence 4 Laryngoscope, 2021 View on the web Inoreader. Take back control of your news feed. Follow us on Twitter and Facebook.

Speech Performance among Healthy Malay Female Speakers during Dual-Task and Sentence Complexity

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Mdivi‐1 alleviates atopic dermatitis through the inhibition of NLRP3 inflammasome

xlomafota13 shared this article with you from Inoreader Mdivi‐1 alleviates atopic dermatitis through the inhibition of NLRP3 inflammasome Via Experimental Dermatology Abstract Atopic dermatitis (AD) is chronic inflammatory cutaneous disorder with few treatment options. Dynamin related protein 1 (Drp1)-dependent mitochondrial fission contributes to the activation of NLRP3 inflammasome, and inhibiting Drp1 has been become an attractive therapeutic strategy for inflammatory diseases. This study aimed to investigate the effect of Drp1 inhibitor mdivi-1 on experimental AD. We firstly detected the effects of mdivi-1 on primary human keratinocytes in an inflammatory cocktail-induced AD-related inflammation in vitro. Results showed that mdivi-1 inhibited NLRP3 inflammasome activation and pyroptosis which were evidenced by decreased expression of NLRP3, ASC, cleavage of caspase-1, GSDMD-NT, mature interleukin (IL)-1β and IL-18 in keratinocytes under AD-like inflammation. Next, mouse model of AD-like skin lesions was induced by epicutaneous application of 2,4-dinitrochlorobenzene (DNCB) and mdivi-1 (25 mg/kg/day, days 5-33 during construction of AD model) was intraperitoneally injected into DNCB-induced mice. AD mice with mdivi-1 treatment exhibited ameliorated AD symptoms, lower serum IgE level, and reduced epidermal thickening, mast cells infiltration, and production of IL-4, IL-5 and IL-13 in the lesional tissues. Indeed, mdivi-1 significantly inhibited NLRP3 inflammasome activation and pyroptotic injury occurred in DNCB-treated skin tissues. Mechanically, mdivi-1 regulated the expression of mitochondrial dynamic proteins and suppressed the activation of NF-κB signal pathway which is an upstream of NLRP3 inflammasome both in vitro and in vivo. This study demonstrated that mdivi-1 could protect against experimental AD through inhibiting the activation of NLRP3 inflammasome and subsequent inflammatory cytokine release, and mdivi-1 might exert this function by inhibiting mitochondrial fission and subsequently blocking NF-κB pathway. View on the web Inoreader. Take back control of your news feed. Follow us on Twitter and Facebook.

Nasal Septal Angiofibroma

xlomafota13 shared this article with you from Inoreader Nasal Septal Angiofibroma Via ear nose throat Ear Nose Throat J. 2021 Jun 16:1455613211026517. doi: 10.1177/01455613211026517. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT Juvenile nasopharyngeal angiofibroma is a benign vascular tumor seen predominantly in adolescent males in the second decade of life. Extranasopharyngeal angiofibroma includes vascular fibrous masses that occur outside the nasopharynx. The diagnosis of an angiofibroma is based on the clinical presentation and imaging, with biopsies being avoided to avoid excessive bleeding. Computed tomography scan is considered sufficient for the diagnosis of extranasopharyngeal angiofibroma as it clearly delineates and identifies the tumor. PMID:34134540 | DOI:10.1177/01455613211026517 View on the web Inoreader. Take back control of your news feed. Follow us on Twitter and Facebook.

Malignant Peripheral Nerve Sheath Tumor in the Nasal Cavity of a Neonate: A Case Report

xlomafota13 shared this article with you from Inoreader Malignant Peripheral Nerve Sheath Tumor in the Nasal Cavity of a Neonate: A Case Report Via ear nose throat Ear Nose Throat J. 2021 Jun 16:1455613211014103. doi: 10.1177/01455613211014103. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT Malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumor (MPNST) is a rare tumor that can develop on the lining of nerves and within the network of nerve fibers in different organs, and it is commonly found in the head and neck, limbs, and trunk. These tumors can occur in patients of any age. They most commonly occur in adults aged 20 to 50 years; however, fewer cases of this tumo r in children have been reported. To date, no neonatal case of MPNST in the nasal cavity has been reported. Here, we report the case of a 4-day-old female newborn who presented with a nasal mass that re-enlarged after surgery and was diagnosed as MPNST of the nasal cavity on the basis of pathological results. This is the first report of MPNST in the nasal cavity of a neonate. Differential diagnosis and treatment of nasal masses have been proposed in the related literature. PMID:34134529 | DOI:10.1177/01455613211014103 View on the web Inoreader. Take back control of your news feed. Follow us on Twitter and Facebook.

Sweat Gland Carcinoma of the Head and Neck: Case Report and Literature Review

xlomafota13 shared this article with you from Inoreader Sweat Gland Carcinoma of the Head and Neck: Case Report and Literature Review Via ear nose throat Ear Nose Throat J. 2021 Jun 16:1455613211016717. doi: 10.1177/01455613211016717. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT INTRODUCTION: The main aim of this article is to discuss and summarize the research advancements and the treatment methods for sweat gland carcinoma (SGC) based on 2 cases of SGC in our hospital and the related literature. CASE REPORT: This article presents 2 patients with SGC who were treated in the China Medical University, Liaoning Provincial Key Laborato ry of Oral Diseases from 2007 to 2019. We analyzed the clinical features, therapies, and prognosis of the patients and searched for related literatures. DISCUSSION: Two patients underwent extended resection for local lesions with no adjuvant radiotherapy. Neither local recurrence nor distant metastasis was detected during follow-up. Reviewing previous literature, the treatment of SGC includes surgical resection, radiotherapy, and chemotherapy. We have not found an effective treatment. The prognosis of SGC occurred in head and neck is relatively good compared with another primary-site location, primary surgical excision with safe resection margins and neck dissection is recommended. PMID:34134535 | DOI:10.1177/01455613211016717 View on the web Inoreader. Take back control of your news feed. Follow us on Twitter and Facebook.

Functional Olfactory Neuroblastoma Inducing Symptomatic SIADH

xlomafota13 shared this article with you from Inoreader Functional Olfactory Neuroblastoma Inducing Symptomatic SIADH Via ear nose throat Ear Nose Throat J. 2021 Jun 16:1455613211022102. doi: 10.1177/01455613211022102. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT Olfactory neuroblastoma (ONB) is a rare malignancy of the sinonasal cavity, originating from neuroepithelial olfactory cells. Olfactory neuroblastoma can be difficult to diagnose due to its anatomic position and variable symptomatic presentation, leading to diagnosis at a more advanced stage. Here, we present the case of a 35-year-old man with no previous medical history who had a bicycle accident secondary to syncope. He was found to be hyponatremic and suspected to have syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone secretion (SIADH). In the workup of SIADH, a brain magnetic resonance imaging revealed a mass in the left middle meatus. The lesion secreted inappropriate amounts of ADH, resulting in symptomatic paraneoplastic SIADH. This ultimately led to the early recognition and successful resection of this rare ONB. The patient has remained disease-free for over 5 years. This case is a fortunate example of a functional malignancy of the sinonasal tract that was discovered early and successfully treated as a result of symptomatic SIADH. PMID:34134537 | DOI:10.1177/01455613211022102 View on the web Inoreader. Take back control of your news feed. Follow us on Twitter and Facebook.

A Retrospective Review of 589 Percutaneous Tracheostomies in a Canadian Community Teaching Hospital

xlomafota13 shared this article with you from Inoreader A Retrospective Review of 589 Percutaneous Tracheostomies in a Canadian Community Teaching Hospital Via ear nose throat Ear Nose Throat J. 2021 Jun 16:1455613211025744. doi: 10.1177/01455613211025744. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE: The primary objective of this study was to review the complication rate of percutaneous tracheostomies performed by a single surgeon in a community teaching hospital. METHODS: This retrospective study reviewed the patients who underwent percutaneous tracheostomy with bronchoscopic guidance in a community hospital setting between 2009 and 2017. Pat ients older than the age of 18 requiring percutaneous tracheostomy were chosen for this retrospective study. Patients who were medically unstable, had no palpable neck landmarks, and inadequate neck extension were excluded. Indications for percutaneous tracheostomy included patients who had failed to wean from mechanical ventilation, required pulmonary toileting, or in whom airway protection was required. RESULTS: Of the 600 patients who received percutaneous tracheostomy, 589 patients were included in the study. Intraoperative complication (2.6%) and postoperative complication rates (11.4%) compared similarly to literature reported rates. The most common intraoperative complications were bleeding, technical difficulties, and accidental extubation. Bleeding, tube obstruction, and infection were the most common postoperative complications. Overall burden of comorbidity, defined by Charlson Comorbidity Index, and coagulopathy were also found to be associated with higher complica tion rates. The decannulation rate at discharge was 46.3%. CONCLUSION: Percutaneous tracheostomy is a safe alternative to open tracheostomies in the community setting for appropriately selected patients. PMID:34134536 | DOI:10.1177/01455613211025744 View on the web Inoreader. Take back control of your news feed. Follow us on Twitter and Facebook.

Advances in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia

xlomafota13 shared this article with you from Inoreader Advances in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia Via JAMA Otolaryngology–Head & Neck Surgery Online First This review discusses the diagnostic testing for primary ciliary dyskinesia and its potential novel molecular therapeutic targets, with a focus on the otolaryngological manifestations of the disease. View on the web Inoreader. Take back control of your news feed. Follow us on Twitter and Facebook.