Ann Oto Rhinol Laryn
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Ann Oto Rhinol Laryn · Oct 2012
Characteristics of vocal fold immobility following endotracheal intubation.
We investigated the clinical and laryngeal electromyography (LEMG) characteristics and the outcome of closed reduction of arytenoid cartilage dislocation in patients with vocal fold immobility (VFI) following endotracheal intubation. ⋯ Vocal fold immobility following endotracheal intubation is typically caused by arytenoid dislocation. Some instances were accompanied by an abnormality of the recurrent laryngeal nerve. A timely closed arytenoid reduction should be performed to restore patients' normal voices and vocal fold mobility. Our reduction technique under local anesthesia can be performed easily and obtains satisfactory outcomes within 6 weeks after endotracheal intubation.
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Ann Oto Rhinol Laryn · Sep 2012
Bioactive glass S53P4 in mastoid obliteration surgery for chronic otitis media and cerebrospinal fluid leakage.
We evaluated the results of cases of chronic otitis media treated with mastoid obliteration surgery using bioactive glass S53P4. ⋯ Bioactive glass S53P4 is a noteworthy material in mastoid obliteration surgery.
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Ann Oto Rhinol Laryn · May 2012
Analysis of clinical negligence claims following tonsillectomy in England 1995 to 2010.
We determined the characteristics of medical negligence claims following tonsillectomy. ⋯ Clinical negligence claims following tonsillectomy have a high success rate. Although postoperative bleeding is the most common cause of negligence claims, a significant proportion of claims are due to rare complications of surgery. Informed consent should be tailored to the individual patient and should include a discussion of common and serious complications.
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Ann Oto Rhinol Laryn · Jan 2012
Validation of a pediatric vocal fold nodule rating scale based on digital video images.
We sought to create a validated scale of vocal fold nodules in children, based on digital video clips obtained during diagnostic fiberoptic laryngoscopy. ⋯ The use of a dynamic scale of pediatric vocal fold nodule size most realistically represents the clinical assessment of nodules during an office visit. The results of this study show a high level of agreement between experienced and inexperienced raters. This scale can be used with a high level of reliability by clinicians with various levels of experience. A validated grading scale will help to assess long-term outcomes of pediatric patients with vocal fold nodules.
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Ann Oto Rhinol Laryn · Nov 2011
Benchmarks for the durations of ambulatory surgical procedures in otolaryngology.
I undertook to determine benchmarks and variability for the surgical times associated with ambulatory otolaryngological procedures in the United States. ⋯ The surgical times for the performance of the most common otolaryngological ambulatory procedures are remarkably consistent in the United States. Given the volume and consistency of these surgical procedures, they are ideal candidates for studies of cost and efficiency.