Otolaryngology--head and neck surgery : official journal of American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
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Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg · Dec 2011
Comparative StudySleep medicine clinical and surgical training during otolaryngology residency: a national survey of otolaryngology residency programs.
The authors sought to assess the otolaryngology residency training experiences in adult sleep medicine and sleep surgery in the United States. ⋯ This survey provides a starting point to further assess the rigor of sleep medicine/sleep surgery training in US residency programs. Continued assessment and strengthening of the current curriculum are crucial to keep residents up to date with this evolving field. This result calls attention to the importance of bolstering sleep medicine and surgery curriculum to meet the academic requirements of otolaryngology training.
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Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg · Dec 2011
Comparative StudyAssessing laryngopharyngeal reflux symptoms with the Reflux Symptom Index: validation and prevalence in the Greek population.
To validate the Reflux Symptom Index (RSI) in Greek patients and estimate the prevalence of laryngopharyngeal reflux (LPR) symptoms in the Greek population. ⋯ The authors evaluated the internal consistency, reliability, and construct validity of the RSI for the Greek population. Factor analysis of the Greek translation of the RSI demonstrated that it can be a reliable tool in the diagnostic approach of LPR patients. Using the RSI, the authors recorded that the prevalence of LPR in a representative sample of the Greek population is 8.5%.
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Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg · Dec 2011
Pontine tegmental cap dysplasia: the neurotologic perspective.
Pontine tegmental cap dysplasia (PTCD) is a rare congenital malformation. Clinical and imaging findings in 3 patients and the authors' experience with bilateral cochlear implantation in 1 patient are described. ⋯ The authors report 3 cases of PTCD with emphasis on imaging of the seventh and eighth cranial nerves and clinical neurotologic findings. All patients manifested duplicated internal auditory canals, a previously unreported finding in PTCD. Bilateral profound sensorineural hearing loss is due to absence of the cochleovestibular nerve. Prognosis for cochlear implantation is poor.
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Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg · Dec 2011
Evaluating the applicability of a biodegradable osteosynthesis plating system in the management of zygomatico-maxillary complex fractures.
The present study was undertaken to evaluate and analyze the efficacy of bioresorbable plates and screws in internal fixation of zygomatico-maxillary complex (ZMC) fractures and to evaluate the incidence of complications associated with the procedure. ⋯ The biodegradable osteosynthesis system exhibits adequate strength and has negligible complications. This system is technique sensitive with satisfactory results in the management of mild to moderately displaced ZMC fractures.