The Laryngoscope
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Review Meta Analysis
Hypoglossal nerve stimulation in the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
Poor adherence to continuous positive airway pressure treatment in obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) adversely affects the effectiveness of this therapy. This study aimed to systematically review the evidence regarding the efficacy and safety of hypoglossal nerve stimulation as an alternative therapy in the treatment of OSA. ⋯ NA
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Evaluation of prophylaxis treatment of Candida in alaryngeal patients with tracheoesophageal voice prostheses.
The objective of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of nystatin and Biotène(®) mouthwash Oral Rinse for controlling Candida in total laryngectomy (TL) patients with a tracheosophageal voice prosthesis (TEP) because Biotène(®) mouthwash Oral Rinse is a less costly alternative to nystatin and requires less adherence time. ⋯ 1b
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Comparison of three different polyvinyl alcohol packs following functional endoscopic Nasal surgery.
To compare the extent of bleeding and patient discomfort during packing removal of three different polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) packs: 1) a standard PVA sponge (s-PVA) (Mondocel Standard 10 cm; Mondomed NV, Hamont-Achel, Belgium); 2) a PVA sponge with oxidized cellulose (oc-PVA) (Merocel Hemox 10 cm; Medtronic Xomed Surgical Products, Jacksonville, FL); and 3) a PVA sponge with polyethylene film (pf-PVA) (Merocel 2000 8 cm; Medtronic Xomed Surgical Products, Jacksonville, FL), after functional endoscopic sinus surgery and inferior turbinoplasty. ⋯ 1b.
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Clinical Trial
Vestibular functions were found to be impaired in patients with moderate-to-severe obstructive sleep apnea.
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and balance disorders are common chronic diseases seen in the general population. The aim of this study was to evaluate vestibular functions in individuals with OSA. ⋯ 4
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Determine the time of onset and microbiology of surgical site infections (SSIs) following head and neck free flap reconstructive surgeries. ⋯ 2b