Otolaryngology--head and neck surgery : official journal of American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
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Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg · Jul 2007
Comment Letter Case ReportsPharyngeal injury related to GlideScope videolaryngoscope.
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Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg · Jun 2007
Percutaneous dilation tracheotomy in intensive care unit patients.
In our department, we routinely use percutaneous dilation tracheotomy (PDT) in select intensive care unit (ICU) patients requiring prolonged intubation and mechanical ventilation. We present our experience with this technique and discuss the pros and cons of PDT in the intensive care setting. ⋯ PDT is advantageous for the patient as it is performed at bedside in the ICU. It is our conclusion that this technique is suitable for many, but not all, critical care patients.
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Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg · Jun 2007
Surgical outcomes and safety of transnasal endoscopic resection for anterior skull tumors.
To report the surgical outcomes and safety of transnasal endoscopic resection (TER) for anterior skull base (ASB) tumors. ⋯ TER for ASB tumors appears to be safe in properly selected patients. In light of the small sample size and limited follow-up, the major complication rate directly attributable to surgery was 11 percent, and the overall local control rate was 95 percent. A larger multi-institutional series with longer follow-up is warranted.
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Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg · Jun 2007
Template-based registration for image-guided skull base surgery.
To evaluate whether patient-to-image registration with the use of a maxillary template is sufficiently accurate for image guided skull base surgery. ⋯ Template-based registration is an accurate yet noninvasive registration method for frontal skull base surgery.
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Awake tracheotomy is performed for patients with impending airway obstruction. Few studies to date have addressed the issues surrounding awake tracheotomy. We sought to review the indications, complications, and outcome of awake tracheotomy for urgent airway control. ⋯ Awake tracheotomy should be performed for impending airway obstruction and in a timely manner before complete obstruction occurs.