Auris, nasus, larynx
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Auris, nasus, larynx · Apr 2012
Acute supraglottitis in adults: what's the optimal airway intervention?
To validate the Friedman stage and define the proper timing for airway intervention in adult cases of acute supraglottitis, we evaluated the clinical courses and management of adult patients. ⋯ The airway intervention threshold should be raised from Friedman stages II-III. And, airway intervention should not be needed if patients are tolerant of their respiratory discomfort.
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Auris, nasus, larynx · Apr 2012
Clinical impact of iodine staining for diagnosis of carcinoma in situ in the floor of mouth, and decision of adequate surgical margin.
The use of iodine staining has been recommended for the early detection of squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) in the upper aerodigestive tract. The purpose was to verify the effectiveness of iodine staining in detecting early squamous cell carcinoma in the floor of mouth. ⋯ The use of iodine staining as a part of otolaryngological examinations may be beneficial for the early detection of CFOM, including carcinoma in situ and micro-invasive SCC. Moreover, it would be very useful to determine an adequate surgical margin for locally mucosal resection.