The Journal of laryngology and otology
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To evaluate the effect of body mass index and neck length on endotracheal tube movement during neck extension in thyroidectomy. ⋯ Neck extension results in upward displacement of the endotracheal tube. The amount of displacement is significantly higher in patients with a larger body mass index or shorter neck length. This has particular relevance for nerve monitoring in thyroidectomy.
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To identify and systematically evaluate user-friendly smartphone snoring apps. ⋯ Select smartphone apps are user-friendly for recording and playing back snoring sounds. Preliminary comparison of more than 1500 individual snores demonstrates the potential clinical utility of such apps; however, further validation testing is recommended.