Otolaryngology--head and neck surgery : official journal of American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
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Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg · Jan 2008
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative StudyEtoricoxib for pain management during thyroid surgery--a prospective, placebo-controlled study.
To assess the efficacy of etoricoxib in pain treatment during thyroid surgery. ⋯ Etoricoxib 120 mg reduced pain in the 7 to 24 postsurgical time period but did not have opioid-sparing effect during the first 6 hours after surgery.
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Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg · Jan 2008
Comparative StudyRadiation carotid blowout syndrome in nasopharyngeal carcinoma: angiographic features and endovascular management.
To report clinical manifestations, angiographic features, and outcomes of endovascular management in 14 patients with 15 radiation carotid blowout syndromes of nasopharyngeal carcinomas. ⋯ Radiation carotid blowout syndrome in nasopharyngeal carcinoma may occur in various periods or arteries. Endovascular embolization provides both safe and effective management.