The Laryngoscope
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Multicenter Study
Late tracheotomy is associated with higher morbidity and mortality in mechanically ventilated patients.
To determine whether the timing of tracheotomy placement impacts ventilation weaning status and mortality. ⋯ 4.
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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.