Auris, nasus, larynx
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Auris, nasus, larynx · Feb 2016
Association of serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D with serum IgE levels in Korean adults.
Studies about the association between vitamin D and allergic disease and the immune-modulatory function of vitamin D have increased in the recent years. However, not enough studies have been conducted for concrete conclusion about the association vitamin D and allergy. We investigate the association between serum immunoglobulin E (IgE) and serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25(OH)D) levels in Korean adults. ⋯ Serum 25(OH)D levels were positively associated with total IgE levels. Furthermore, the association between serum 25(OH)D and total IgE levels could vary depending on sex or allergic sensitization. But, the mean serum 25(OH)D level was lower in participants with asthma or atopic dermatitis history than participants without history of asthma or atopic dermatitis. Prospective further studies will be required to verify this discrepancy.
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Auris, nasus, larynx · Feb 2016
Endoscopic submandibular gland resection preserving great auricular nerve and periaural sensation.
The preservation of periaural sensation is one of the most important things to improve the postoperative quality of life after performing the surgical procedures via retroauricular approach. The aim of this study is to describe the surgical technique of endoscopic submandibular gland (SMG) resection through the potential plane between great auricular nerve (GAN) and sternocleidomastoid muscle (sub-GAN dissection) and to evaluate its technical feasibility and advantage. ⋯ Linear hairline incision and sub-GAN dissection were feasible to acquire the sufficient working space for endoscopic SMG resection without sensory deterioration of GAN. This procedure may be useful to apply the surgery of other upper neck masses or thyroidectomy via retroauricular approach.