The Laryngoscope
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Multicenter Study
Complications and mortality following surgery for oral cavity cancer: analysis of 408 cases.
To analyze the postoperative complications and mortality for oral cavity cancers, their time course, and to identify modifiable risk factors associated with their occurrence. ⋯ 4.
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Otologic complaints may place a significant burden on emergency departments (EDs) in the United States; however, few studies have comprehensively examined this discrete patient population. We aimed to identify utilization of EDs by patients with primary otologic complaints. ⋯ 4
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Multicenter Study Observational Study
Impact of postoperative pneumonia following pituitary surgery.
Postoperative pneumonia (PNA) has been identified as a preventable never event by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). The CMS has discussed possibly discontinuing reimbursement for this postoperative complication. In this study, risk factors, patient outcomes, and hospital charges of care associated with postoperative PNA in patients undergoing pituitary surgery were evaluated. ⋯ 2C.
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The larynx is susceptible to irradiation, which causes significant vocal fold (VF) edema and dehydration shortly after radiotherapy for head and neck cancers. However little is known about radiation-induced damage to VF liquid homeostasis. To evaluate the effects of irradiation on VF hydration and lubrication, we investigated changes in water transporters (aquaporins [AQPs]) and mucin production in vivo and ex vivo, as well as morphometric changes in the laryngeal mucosa and glands of irradiated rat larynges. ⋯ N/A.
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Intraoperative acupuncture for posttonsillectomy pain: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial.
To evaluate the effect of intraoperative acupuncture on posttonsillectomy pain in the pediatric population. ⋯ 1b.