J Otolaryngol Head N
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J Otolaryngol Head N · Feb 2010
Randomized Controlled TrialReducing the flavour of oral lidocaine: randomized controlled trial assessing the efficacy of mint-flavoured mouthwash.
To test the hypothesis that using an alcohol-based, mint-flavoured oral mouthwash prior to applying oral lidocaine spray will result in an improvement in the unpleasant taste of the lidocaine. ⋯ A brief rinse with a mint-flavoured, alcohol-based mouthwash prior to administration of topical lidocaine resulted in a significant improvement in the perceived flavour of topical lidocaine with a minimal reduction in subjective analgesia.
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J Otolaryngol Head N · Feb 2010
Office-based treatment of vocal fold polyp with flexible laryngosvideostroboscopic surgery.
To evaluate the usefulness and safety of flexible laryngovideostroboscopic (FLVS) surgery in patients with vocal fold polyp and to discuss its advantages and limitations in comparison with traditional direct microlaryngoscopic technique under general anesthesia. ⋯ FLVS surgery is a highly applicable procedure with low invasiveness and minimal morbidity. It offers a simple and cost-effective alternative to the traditional direct microlaryngoscopic procedure, especially for those who are not candidates for general anesthesia or suspension of the larynx.