Ann Oto Rhinol Laryn
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We report the common surgical approaches, incidence of sinus tracts, and recurrence rates of floor of mouth dysontogenic (epidermoid, dermoid, and teratoid) cysts in the pediatric population. ⋯ Floor of mouth dysontogenic cysts most commonly present in the sublingual space, and most can be excised by an intraoral approach. Multiple dysontogenic cysts often require a combination of intraoral and extraoral approaches. Recurrence of a dysontogenic cyst may be secondary to a tract not identified at the time of surgery.
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Ann Oto Rhinol Laryn · Mar 2010
Comparative StudyManagement of recurrent laryngeal sensory neuropathic symptoms.
We identify management strategies for the treatment of upper respiratory tract symptoms stemming from dysfunction of the recurrent laryngeal nerve. ⋯ Patients with suspected neuropathy of the recurrent laryngeal nerve frequently respond to neuromodulator therapy. The addition of reflux precautions and acid suppression therapy is helpful in cases of chronic and recurrent laryngospasm. Patients with evidence of motor neuropathy appear to have better outcomes with neuromodulator therapy.