The Laryngoscope
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Comparative Study
The role of indeterminate fine-needle biopsy in the diagnosis of parotid malignancy.
To examine the significance of indeterminate fine needle aspiration biopsy in the diagnosis of parotid gland malignancy. ⋯ In the context of an indeterminate fine-needle aspiration biopsy, an elevated index of suspicion for parotid malignancy may be warranted.
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Free tissue transfer has success rates greater than 95%. Approximately 10% will require reexploration for vascular compromise. Return to the operating room within 48 hours yields the highest rate of successful salvage. Our aim was to determine whether an implantable Doppler used for intraoperative/postoperative monitoring would 1) alter the pattern of detecting flap failure and 2) alter the overall incidence of flap survival. ⋯ Intraoperative Doppler's increase the detection of immediate/incipient vascular problems. Patients requiring revision in the operating room require revision more often in the postoperative period (P = .03) and are less likely to have successful salvage and a lower flap survival rate (P = .05).
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To evaluate the endoscopic surgical management of adult subglottic stenosis and describe treatment outcomes. ⋯ Subglottic stenosis remains a treatment challenge. Although patients are often symptomatically improved after endoscopic dilation, recurrence rates remain high.
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Our objectives were to study effects of orally administered resveratrol (RV) against cisplatin (CDDP) ototoxicity in different doses and to investigate ultrastructural changes in the cochlea and brainstem. ⋯ Our results implied that there were noticeable differences between different oral RV doses used for cisplatin ototoxicity. Especially in higher doses, RV was observed to enhance cisplatin ototoxicity.