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 2007
Clinical experience with angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor-induced angioedema.
To understand the presentation and clinical course of angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor-induced angioedema and to determine management factors associated with progression to airway compromise. ⋯ This is the largest series to date of ACE inhibitor-related angioedema that challenges theories on the etiology and treatment of this condition.
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Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg · Nov 2007
Randomized Controlled TrialProphylactic antiemetic effect of midazolam after middle ear surgery.
To investigate the prophylactic antiemetic effect of midazolam after middle ear surgery. ⋯ Midazolam 0.075 mg/kg is effective for reducing nausea and vomiting after middle ear surgery.
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Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg · Nov 2007
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative StudyThe effect of saline solutions on nasal patency and mucociliary clearance in rhinosinusitis patients.
To compare the effect of two saline nasal sprays on nasal patency and mucociliary clearance in patients with rhinosinusitis. ⋯ Buffered physiological and buffered hypertonic saline nasal sprays both improve mucociliary clearance, which is beneficial for treatment of rhinosinusitis. Additionally, buffered physiological saline improves nasal airway patency, whereas buffered hypertonic saline has no effect. Both solutions provide symptomatic relief, but buffered hypertonic saline is more irritating.
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Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg · Nov 2007
Comparative StudyThermal injury to the tongue from an operative laryngoscope.
To understand risk and possible mechanisms of thermal injury to the tongue during suspension laryngoscopy. ⋯ Tissue heating may occur from contact with operative laryngoscopes. This is an important patient safety issue in laryngology.
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Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg · Nov 2007
The protective effect of intratympanic dexamethasone on cisplatin-induced ototoxicity in guinea pigs.
The purpose of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of intratympanic dexamethasone injection as a protection agent against cisplatin-induced ototoxicity. ⋯ Intratympanic dexamethasone injection did not cause any ototoxic effect; in contrast, it might have a significant protective effect after cisplatin injection.