Prosthetic voice rehabilitation after laryngoesophagectomy: surgical and functional outcomes

xlomafota13 shared this article with you from Inoreader Prosthetic voice rehabilitation after laryngoesophagectomy: surgical and functional outcomes Via http://link.springer.com/journal/405,European archives of oto-rhino-laryngology,The European Federation of Oto-Rhino-Laryngological Societies (EUFOS) : affiliated with the German Society for Oto-Rhino Eur Arch Otorhinolaryngol. 2022 Jan 16. doi: 10.1007/s00405-022-07251-8. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT PURPOSE: Quality of Life (QoL) after extensive head and neck resections is of paramount importance, especially after pharyngolaryngectomy or pharyngolaryngoesophagectomy where complex digestive tract reconstruction is required (with gastric pull-up or colon transposition). Tracheodigestive puncture (TDP) is the only vocal restoration option in this group of patients. The aim of this study is to evaluate postoperative complications, vocal outcomes, voice-related and swallowing-related QoL after secondary TDP in this cohort of patients. METHODS: A retrospective study was conducted in the tertiary referral center of Verona Hospital between June 2014 and June 2020. Patient demographics, clinical and surgical data were assessed. Speech objective and subjective evaluation was performed. QoL was assessed with Voice Handicap Index-10 (VHI-10) and M.D. Anderson Dysphagia Inventory (MDADI) questionnaires. RESULTS: Seven patients met the inclusion criteria, but two had died before questionnaires were administered. No intraoperative complications were noted after TDP surgery. There were delayed complications in four cases (57.1%) and all were treated with restoration. Intelligible voice was restored in all patients. Maximum phonation time and maximal voice intensity recorded were 5.42 ± 3.27 s and 65.20 ± 5.45 dB, respectively. Acceptable average VHI-10 and MDADI scores were obtained in all patients. CONCLUSIONS: Secondary TDP performed after gastric pull-up or colon transposition reconstructions are feasible and effective procedures. An intelligible voice was restored in all patients, with satisfactory patient-perceived voice-related and dysphagia-related quality-of-life outcomes. PMID:35034188 | DOI:10.1007/s00405-022-07251-8 View on the web Inoreader. Take back control of your news feed. Follow us on Twitter and Facebook.

Inner ear MRI enhancement based on 3D‐real IR sequence in patients with Meniere's disease after intravenous gadolinium injection: comparison of different doses used and exploration of a appropriate dose

xlomafota13 shared this article with you from Inoreader Inner ear MRI enhancement based on 3D‐real IR sequence in patients with Meniere's disease after intravenous gadolinium injection: comparison of different doses used and exploration of a appropriate dose Via Clinical Otolaryngology Abstract Objectives Three-dimensional inversion-recovery sequence with real reconstruction (3D-real IR) magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) can detect endolymphatic hydrops of the inner ear. We aimed to explore a appropriate dose for intravenous gadolinium injection. Design Observational prospective study. Setting Tertiary referral center. Participants We collected 90 unilateral definite Meniere's disease patients. Main outcome measures All enrolled patients were divided into three groups randomly (patients in group A, B and C received gadolinium injection in 1/1.5/2 times doses, respectively). After 4 hours, inner ear MRI scans were applied. Results The signal intensities of B-affected ears and C-affected ears were significantly higher than A-affected ears (p < 0.05), however, no difference was found between B-affected ears and C-affected ears (p=0.267). The same conditions also appeared in the three unaffected-ear groups. Moreover, the signal intensities of affected-ear in group A, B and C were significantly higher than that of the corresponding unaffected-ear groups (p < 0.05). Besides, the subjective visual evaluation scores of group B and C were significantly better than that of group A (p < 0.05). Conclusions Intravenous injection of gadolinium in a single dose may be unbefitting for the inner ear imaging based on 3D-real IR MRI, both the applications of gadolinium in 1.5 times and double doses can have a good perilymphatic enhancement effect of inner ear. In order to minimize the use of dose for avoiding or mitigating the adverse reactions and renal damage, 1.5 times dose may be preferred in clinical practice. View on the web Inoreader. Take back control of your news feed. Follow us on Twitter and Facebook.

Development of advanced practice nursing in oncology and hematology-oncology

xlomafota13 shared this article with you from Inoreader Development of advanced practice nursing in oncology and hematology-oncology in France: Early status report Via Association française pour l'étude du cancer Bull Cancer. 2022 Jan 13:S0007-4551(21)00570-1. doi: 10.1016/j.bulcan.2021.11.009. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Advanced practice nursing was introduced in France in 2018, in response to health needs. The first advanced practice nurses were graduated since 2019 and were trained in one among four medical areas including oncology and onco-hematology. The purpose of this article is to make an early assessment of the development of the profession of oncology Advanced Practice Nurse in France. METHOD: An exploratory study was conducted. A sample of 44 onco-hematology IPA graduated in 2019 and 2020 was recruited from June 2021 to end of July 2021. The 44 participants completed a questionnaire, by phone interviews or self-administered. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION: The distribution of the 44 participants concerns 12 of the 13 regions of metropolitan France. This profession shows an employability for 86% of the first gradu ates. These professionals practice in health care institutions and rather in oncology, 71% in the framework of an organizational protocol established with the oncologist. They appear to be well accepted by patients and oncology teams. Further studies on performance and quality indicators will make it possible to evaluate the added value of the oncology Advanced Practice Nurses in the cancer patient's pathway. PMID:35034787 | DOI:10.1016/j.bulcan.2021.11.009 View on the web Inoreader. Take back control of your news feed. Follow us on Twitter and Facebook.

How do we get around the barriers to integrating palliative care in oncology?

xlomafota13 shared this article with you from Inoreader How do we get around the barriers to integrating palliative care in oncology? Via Association française pour l'étude du cancer Bull Cancer. 2022 Jan 13:S0007-4551(21)00684-6. doi: 10.1016/j.bulcan.2021.12.006. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT Supported by numerous scientific publications showing its clinical benefits, early palliative care has become a gold standard in oncology since 2017, recommended for patients with advanced cancer by the major societies of oncology. Nevertheless, palliative care team integration is still too late in France and the intervention of palliative care teams in oncology is still often limited to the management of patients and their relatives at the end of life. First, we will look at the main obstacles: the lack of staff in palliative care teams and the complex functioning of palliative care identified beds; also, the difficulties of communication with the patient and his relatives for the introduction of palliative care. We will then discuss the prospects for development, moving from the concept of early palliative care (systemat ic from the advanced phase) to integrated palliative care (targeted to patients' needs). Standardization of the integrated palliative care pathway requires the description of referral criteria, screening modalities, different clinical missions, and collaboration modalities with oncologists. Palliative care and oncology teams, working together, can enable holistic medicine that focuses on the needs of patients and their loved ones, giving voice to their preferences and aiming to improve their quality of life. PMID:35034784 | DOI:10.1016/j.bulcan.2021.12.006 View on the web Inoreader. Take back control of your news feed. Follow us on Twitter and Facebook.

Respiratory problems and associated factors following endoscopic balloon dilatation procedure in children with acquired subglottic stenosıs

xlomafota13 shared this article with you from Inoreader Respiratory problems and associated factors following endoscopic balloon dilatation procedure in children with acquired subglottic stenosıs Via http://link.springer.com/journal/405,European archives of oto-rhino-laryngology,The European Federation of Oto-Rhino-Laryngological Societies (EUFOS) : affiliated with the German Society for Oto-Rhino Eur Arch Otorhinolaryngol. 2022 Jan 17. doi: 10.1007/s00405-021-07208-3. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT OBJECTIVES: Endoscopic balloon dilatation (EBD) offers a safe and non-invasive surgical option for the treatment of subglottic stenosis. Patient selection is important to achieve good results and to detect which patients are more prone to the development of complications. The aim of this study was to determine predictors of postoperative problems and early complications in primary EBD surgeries. METHODS: A retrospective analysis was made of patients with acquired subglottic stenosis who were operated on with the EBD technique between January 2010 and December 2019 in the Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Department of Baskent University Hospital. Demographic data including the age and sex of the patients were collected together with etiology, presence of chromosomal or craniofacial anomaly (C/CA), duration of prolonged intu bation (DPI), and extubation dilatation timeframe (EDT). Intra and postoperative follow-up data were recorded of the need for intubation or tracheotomy, development of desaturation, and grade and type of stenosis. RESULTS: The male to female ratio was 2:1. The patients comprised 42 males and 22 females with a mean age of 296.52 ± 551.93 days. The cause of prolonged intubation was surgery for congenital heart disease in 50 (78.1%) patients and prematurity in 14 (21.9%). The type of lesion was acute granulation in 44 (72.1%) and chronic granulation in 17 (27.9%) patients. C/CA was determined in 13 patients, the mean grade of stenosis was 76.33 ± 15.21%, mean DPI was 25.25 ± 35.49 days, and mean EDT was calculated as 78.23 ± 373.82 days. Desaturation following endoscopic balloon dilatation developed in 26 (40.6%), orotracheal intubation was required in 10 (15.6%), tracheotomy in 10 (15.6%), and cardiopulmonary arrest occurred in 4 (6.25%). Prematurity, a longer duration of pr eoperative intubation, longer time from extubation to dilatation, older age, and higher grade of stenosis were determined as factors associated with postoperative early respiratory complications. CONCLUSION: EBD indication should be carefully considered in children with acquired subglottic stenosis. To achieve better results and minimise complications, EBD should be performed without delay. PMID:35037169 | DOI:10.1007/s00405-021-07208-3 View on the web Inoreader. Take back control of your news feed. Follow us on Twitter and Facebook.

A Rare Cause of Secondary Otalgia

xlomafota13 shared this article with you from Inoreader Message: PrivacyPrivacy Skip to main content Intended for healthcare professionals SAGE Journals Search search-icon Browse Resources Access Options: You are not signed in to your personal profile Sign In You are not signed in via an institution Institution You are not authenticated via a society Society Cart Ear, Nose & Throat Journal 1.697 Impact Factor 5-Year Impact Factor 1.745 Journal Indexing & Metrics » Journal Home Browse Journal Journal Info Stay Connected Submit Paper Search Article Menu Download PDF [PDF] Open EPUB Full Article Content List Significance Statement ORCID iDs References Figures & Tables Article Metrics Cite Share Request Permissions Related Articles A Rare Cause of Secondary Otalgia Show all authors Evropi Forozidou, MD, Nikolaos Tsetsos, MD, MSc, Paraskevi Karamitsou, MD, MSc, ... First Published January 17, 2022 Research Article https://doi.org/10.1177/01455613221075226 Article information Open AccessCreative Commons Attribution, Non Commercial 4.0 License Significance Statement Secondary otalgia is defined as pain felt in the ear although originating from a non-otologic source. The complex innervation of ear structures makes the identification of the responsible region a challenging procedure. The 2 most common causes of secondary otalgia are the temporomandibular joint dysfunction and dental infections. We present a rare case of secondary otalgia caused by a foreign body hidden deeply in the lateral surface of the tongue. A 61-year-old male ironworker presented to our emergency Ear, Nose and Throat department complaining about left otalgia accompanied by difficulty in swallowing. Symptoms had started 1 week before in his work environment. The patient was prescribed a 5-day course of antibiotics with ciprofloxacin ear drops combined with painkillers by his family doctor without, however, any signs of improvement. His past medical history was otherwise normal. A thorough clinical examination combined with otomicroscopy was unremarkable for any ear pathology. Fiberoptic nasolaryngoscopy and laboratory tests were also normal. Inspection of the oral cavity showed no signs of inflammation; however, a tender area on the left lateral surface of the tongue was noted. After careful observation, a tiny hole was recognized in the same area (Figure 1). An exploration of the area under local anesthesia was conducted and a metallic iron bar of approximately 1.5 cm in length was removed (Figure 2). Symptoms were completely subsided and the patient remained pain free at 1-week follow-up. figure Figure 1. Oral cavity inspection. Recognition of the painful area on the left lateral surface of the tongue. figure Figure 2. The extracted foreign body. A metallic iron bar. Otalgia is a rather common symptom seen in the primary care setting with many diverse causes. Primary otalgia is related to clinical entities affecting the outer, middle, and inner ear.1 Inflections such as acute or chronic media otitis, external otitis, folliculitis, mastoiditis, and myringitis constitute the most common etiologic factors. Cerumen obstruction, ear neoplasms, and trauma may also be responsible for primary otalgia. The origin of primary otalgia is almost always easy to be established with otomicroscopy or radiographic imaging.2 On the other hand, when the cause of pain cannot be localized to the affected ear, it is referred to as secondary otalgia. There is a considerable overlap between the innervation of the ear and the related areas in the head and neck. Innervation of the ear structures comprises multiple lower cranial, upper cervical, and peripheral nerves. They innervate the spine, skull base, salivary glands, pharynx, larynx, oral cavity, orbits, face, paranasal sinuses, and deep neck spaces. The most common causes of secondary otalgia are temporomandibular joint syndrome and dental infections. Additionally, other potential causes of otalgia are Bell's palsy, salivary gland disorders, pharyngitis, tonsillitis, oral disorders, and cervical osteoarthritis.2,3 Clinicians should be aware that otalgia could be the primary symptom of a head and neck malignancy. Therefore, a thorough clinical examination of the whole head and neck area is imperative to exclude neoplasms.3,4 Inflammation, trauma, and neoplasms of the tongue often cause secondary otalgia via the trigeminal (CN V) and the glossopharyngeal nerve (CN IX). The third branch of the trigeminal, the mandibular nerve (V3), is a mixed nerve. The auriculotemporal nerve is a branch of the V3 that provides sensation to the anterosuperior pinna, anterior external auditory canal, and the anterior lateral aspect of the tympanic membrane. Other branches include the lingual, buccal, and inferior alveolar nerves that provide sensory innervation to the oral cavity, the floor of the mouth, and the anterior two-thirds of the tongue.5 The glossopharyngeal nerve (CN IX) directly innervates the inner surface of the tympanic membrane as well as the middle ear cavity through sensory fibers of the tympanic nerve (Jacobson nerve). It also provides mixed innervation to the posterior third of the tongue.6 Secondary otalgia may be caused from anywhere along the course of this nerve. In cases that thorough clinical investigation fails to establish the source of otalgia, a computed tomography or magnetic resonance imaging studies should be considered to define the diagnosis.5 Declaration of Conflicting Interests The author(s) declared no potential conflicts of interest with respect to the research, authorship, and/or publication of this article. Funding The author(s) received no financial support for the research, authorship, and/or publication of this article. ORCID iDs Nikolaos Tsetsos https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1884-6824 Konstantinos Garefis https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3905-5650 Alexandros Poutoglidis https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4591-8347 References 1. Neilan, RE, Roland, PS. Otalgia. Med Clin North Am. 2010;94:96171. Google Scholar | Crossref 2. Norris, CD, Koontz, NA. Secondary Otalgia: Referred Pain Pathways and Pathologies. AJNR Am J Neuroradiol. 2020;41(12):2188-2198. Google Scholar | Crossref | Medline 3. Earwood, JS, Rogers, TS, Rathjen, NA. Ear pain: diagnosing common and uncommon causes. Am Fam Physician. 2018;97(1):20-27. Google Scholar | Medline 4. Charlett, SD, Coatesworth, AP. Referred otalgia: a structured approach to diagnosis and treatment. Am J Med Sci Med. 2017;5(3):56-61. Google Scholar 5. Scarbrough, TJ, Day, TA, Williams, TE, et al. Referred otalgia in head and neck cancer: a unifying schema. Am J Clin Oncol. 2003;26:e157-e162. Google Scholar | Crossref | Medline 6. Naraev, BG, Linthicum, FH. Traumatic neuroma of the tympanic (Jacobson's) nerve as a possible cause of otalgia. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2008;138:735-737. 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Comparison of endoscopic over-underlay technique with and without packing for repairing chronic perforation

xlomafota13 shared this article with you from Inoreader Comparison of endoscopic over-underlay technique with and without packing for repairing chronic perforation Via http://link.springer.com/journal/405,European archives of oto-rhino-laryngology,The European Federation of Oto-Rhino-Laryngological Societies (EUFOS) : affiliated with the German Society for Oto-Rhino Eur Arch Otorhinolaryngol. 2022 Jan 17. doi: 10.1007/s00405-022-07254-5. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE: This study was performed to compare the efficacy of the endoscopic modified cartilage over-underlay technique with and without packing for repairing chronic tympanic membrane (TM) perforations. METHODS: A total of 70 cases of chronic TM perforation were randomly allocated to endoscopic modified cartilage over-underlay myringoplasty groups with (n = 35) and without (n = 35) packing. The graft success rate and hearing outcomes were compared between the two groups. In addition, neovascularization scores were subjectively obtained. RESULTS: At 12 months postoperatively, the difference in graft success rate between the packing and no-packing groups was not significant (94.3% vs. 100.0%, P = 0.473). In addition, there were no significant differences between the two groups in the pre- or postoperative air-bone gap (A BG) (15.18 ± 2.73 vs. 15.07 ± 4.02, P = 0.623 and 8.63 ± 3.03 vs. 8.52 ± 4.50, P = 0.591) or mean ABG gain (6.56 ± 3.23 vs. 6.54 ± 2.83, P = 0.751). However, the average operating times were 43.6 ± 7.1 and 32.7 ± 2.1 min in the packing and no-packing groups, respectively (P < 0.001). CONCLUSIONS: Surgical and hearing outcomes were comparable between patients with chronic TM perforation treated using the endoscopic modified over-underlay technique with and without packing. However, without packing, the procedure was less invasive and had a shorter operating time. PMID:35038027 | DOI:10.1007/s00405-022 -07254-5 View on the web Inoreader. Take back control of your news feed. Follow us on Twitter and Facebook.

Benefit on daily listening with technological advancements: comparison of basic and premium category hearing aids

xlomafota13 shared this article with you from Inoreader Benefit on daily listening with technological advancements: comparison of basic and premium category hearing aids Via http://link.springer.com/journal/405,European archives of oto-rhino-laryngology,The European Federation of Oto-Rhino-Laryngological Societies (EUFOS) : affiliated with the German Society for Oto-Rhino Eur Arch Otorhinolaryngol. 2022 Jan 17. doi: 10.1007/s00405-021-07240-3. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT PURPOSE: The aim of the study was to compare the user-rated benefit of two categories of hearing aids, mainly the basic and premium categories of hearing aids. METHODS: A questionnaire was administered on 102 hearing aids users (47 basic and 55 premium category users) with severity of hearing loss ranging from mild to moderately severe sensorineural hearing loss. The questionnaire administered was divided into mainly seven subscales which included speech intelligibility in quiet and in noise, ease of communication, the efficiency of noise reduction, localization, quality of music perception and cost effectiveness. The effect of duration of daily usage of hearing aids on performance among these different subscales was also assessed. RESULTS: Ease of communication was rated better by premium hearing aid users, whereas the cost effectiveness was rated to be better by basic users. There was no significant difference observed between performances of basic versus premium category of hearing aids in other listening domains assessed. There was no significant difference in any of the listening domains with daily usage duration for both categories of hearing aid users. CONCLUSION: The users of premium category devices revealed better ease of communication in daily environments, whereas performance of these devices on other listening domains remains questionable. Cost effectiveness was reported to be better by the users of basic hearing aids. A prospective and controlled paired series comparison of hearing aid performance needs to be performed to confirm these findings. PMID:35038028 | DOI:10.1007/s00405-021-07240-3 View on the web Inoreader. Take back control of your news feed. Follow us on Twitter and Facebook.