European archives of oto-rhino-laryngology : official journal of the European Federation of Oto-Rhino-Laryngological Societies (EUFOS) : affiliated with the German Society for Oto-Rhino-Laryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
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Eur Arch Otorhinolaryngol · Nov 2019
Cross-cultural adaption and validation of the Chronic Otitis Media Questionnaire 12 (COMQ-12) in the Italian language.
The evaluation of Health-Related Quality of Life (HRQoL) in patients with chronic otitis media COM has gained attention over the past years and several questionnaires have been developed to evaluate it in affected patients. The Chronic Otitis Media Questionnaire 12 (COMQ-12) is a widely used disease-specific tool that evaluates the severity of symptoms, the specific impact on work and lifestyle, the effects on the health service, and general impact of the disease in patients with COM. The COMQ-12 questionnaire has been translated and validated into different languages; however, an Italian version is not yet available. The aim of this original study was to translate the COMQ-12 questionnaire into the Italian language and validate this new Italian language version in Italian-speaking patients with COM. ⋯ Our study showed evidence that the Italian version of the COMQ-12 questionnaire is a valid and reliable tool to evaluate HRQoL in Italian-speaking patients with COM.
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Eur Arch Otorhinolaryngol · Sep 2019
Penetrating neck trauma: radiological predictors of vascular injury.
Vascular injury in penetrating neck trauma predicts a poorer outcome and usually requires surgical neck exploration. Multi-detector computed tomography (MDCT) angiography is a readily available non-invasive diagnostic tool that can identify direct and indirect signs of vascular injury in stable patients. This study aims to investigate the diagnostic accuracy of radiological signs of vascular injury on MDCT, and their implications on patient management in the setting of penetrating neck trauma. ⋯ The use of direct and indirect radiological signs of vascular injury can increase the accuracy of diagnosis when used in conjunction with clinical signs. Combining clinical assessment and radiological investigation, specifically contrast-enhanced MDCT, improves the specificity in pre-operative assessment of potential vascular injury in PNI. MDCT is recommended in stable patients with clinical signs of vascular injury to reduce the rate of negative neck exploration.
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Eur Arch Otorhinolaryngol · Sep 2019
Endoscopic skull base reconstruction with the nasoseptal flap: complications and risk factors.
The endoscopic endonasal approach is increasingly being used for resection and reconstruction of anterior skull base lesions. The vascularized nasoseptal flap (NSF) has become the workhorse for reconstruction of anterior skull base defects, resulting in a significant decrease in the incidence of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leak. This study presents a single center's experience with NSFs and reports associated complications. ⋯ NSF is an extremely effective tool for skull base reconstruction. While it is associated with a low rate of major complications, minor complications are frequent and require local treatment, although they tend to resolve in the late postoperative period.
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Eur Arch Otorhinolaryngol · Sep 2019
Comprehensive analysis of gene expression and DNA methylation for human nasopharyngeal carcinoma.
Nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC) is one of the most malignant head and neck carcinomas with unique epidemiological features. In this study, we aimed to identify the novel NPC-related genes and biological pathways, shedding light on the potential molecular mechanisms of NPC. ⋯ Our study was helpful to elucidate the underlying mechanism of NPC and provide clues for therapeutic methods.
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Eur Arch Otorhinolaryngol · Jul 2019
Parotid salivary duct carcinoma: a single institution's 20-year experience.
The aim of the study was to assess the treatment results of the parotid gland salivary duct carcinoma (SDC). ⋯ SDC is a clinically aggressive cancer with high risk of local recurrence and distant metastases, however, with a chance of curing of around 40%. In the majority of patients, a radical surgical treatment is necessary due to the high clinical stage of disease. Worse prognosis have patients with preoperative 7th nerve palsy and in whom SDC develops in pleomorphic adenoma.