Clinical otolaryngology : official journal of ENT-UK ; official journal of Netherlands Society for Oto-Rhino-Laryngology & Cervico-Facial Surgery
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Predictive factors for recurrent laryngeal nerve palsy and hypoparathyroidism after thyroid surgery.
To evaluate the incidence and risk factors of recurrent laryngeal nerve palsy and hypoparathyroidism following thyroidectomy. ⋯ Extentended thyroidectomy and repeat surgery had a significant effect on the incidence of recurrent laryngeal nerve palsy and postoperative hyperparathyroidism respectively following thyroid surgery.
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Comment Letter
An RCT of endoscopic versus microscopic removal of ear wax.
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To establish the reliability and validity of a new self-administered questionnaire to assess valved speech and its related issues in patients who have undergone a total laryngectomy operation. ⋯ The voice prosthesis questionnaire is the first validated and reliable self-administered questionnaire designed specifically for evaluating valved speech and its related issues in patients who have undergone total laryngectomy. The voice prosthesis questionnaire has significant utility for audit, outcomes research and monitoring in this unique group of patients.
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Comparative Study
A comparison of temporal bone fracture classification systems.
To compare the traditional and otic capsule classification system of temporal bone fractures for clinical relevance. ⋯ We acknowledge that the relatively small size of our cohort diminishes the statistical power of our conclusions. However, we found that the otic capsule-based classification system was not significantly better than the traditional system in predicting the likelihood of sustaining specific injuries from fractures of the temporal bone.
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Topical adrenaline in the control of intraoperative bleeding in adenoidectomy: a randomised, controlled trial.
To evaluate the efficacy of topical racemic adrenaline (RA) (Micronefrin; Bird Products, Palm Springs, CA, USA) in the control of intraoperative bleeding and the prevention of postoperative bleeding, laryngeal spasm and postoperative pain in adenoidectomy among children <6 years of age. ⋯ Use of topical adrenaline can be recommended in adenoidectomy among children. It helps control the intraoperative bleeding, reduces the use of electrocautery and shortens the durations of procedure and stay in the OR.