The Laryngoscope
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Multicenter Study Comparative Study
Chronic rhinosinusitis increased the risk of chronic periodontitis: a population-based matched-cohort study.
Although chronic periodontitis (CP) and chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) both share immunological disturbances as pathological factors, no prior study has investigated the risk for CP among patients with CRS. This study set out to provide an estimation of risk by utilizing a cohort study design to leverage the statistical power of a population-based dataset in Taiwan. ⋯ This study detected an increased risk for CP among patients suffering from CRS. CRS patients should be alerted to pay particular attention to their oral hygiene practices to prevent both CP and its downstream sequelae.
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Comparative Study
Transnasal endoscopic steroid injection: a practical and effective alternative treatment for benign vocal fold disorders.
Emerging literature has documented the effectiveness of intralesional steroid injection as an alternative treatment for benign vocal fold disorders. However, clinical application is frequently limited by the associated technical demands for adequate anesthesia and precise needle placement. This study investigated the applicability and effectiveness of the more practical and less technically demanding method of transnasal endoscopic steroid injection (TESI). ⋯ 4.
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Comparative Study
Lipomas of the cerebellopontine angle and internal auditory canal: Primum Non Nocere.
To describe the presentation and clinical course of cerebellopontine angle (CPA) and internal auditory canal (IAC) lipomas. ⋯ While rare, lipomas should be included in the differential diagnosis of CPA and IAC lesions. Owing to a generally benign clinical course and high morbidity associated with resection, microsurgery should only be considered in cases of definite tumor enlargement with intractable symptoms from mass effect. Careful radiological evaluation is critical for establishing an accurate diagnosis in order to prevent unnecessary morbidity associated with resection.