Archives of otolaryngology--head & neck surgery
-
Arch. Otolaryngol. Head Neck Surg. · Aug 2008
Comparative StudyComparison of Pediatric Voice Outcome Survey, Reflux Symptom Index, Reflux Finding Score, and esophageal biopsy results.
To examine correlations between the Pediatric Voice Outcome Survey (PVOS) score, the Reflux Symptom Index (RSI) score, the Reflux Finding Score (RFS), and esophageal biopsy findings in children undergoing upper aerodigestive tract endoscopy. ⋯ The RSI may be a useful parent-proxy instrument in addition to the PVOS for pediatric voice patients. The RFS is reliable in children, but its validity could not be demonstrated in this patient population.
-
Arch. Otolaryngol. Head Neck Surg. · Aug 2008
Improved outcomes in patients with head and neck cancer using a standardized care protocol for postoperative alcohol withdrawal.
To show clinical benefit in the main outcome measures by the use of a standardized protocol for identification, characterization, and treatment of alcohol withdrawal syndrome (AWS) in postoperative patients with head and neck cancer. ⋯ Use of the standardized AWS symptom-triggered protocol decreased delirium, violence, and AWS-related ICU transfers without significantly increasing hospital charges.
-
Arch. Otolaryngol. Head Neck Surg. · Aug 2008
Matrix metalloproteinase-2 gene polymorphisms in nasal polyps.
To systematically investigate the role of matrix metalloproteinase-2 (MMP2) tagging single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) and promoter functional polymorphism in the development of nasal polyps in a Chinese population in Taiwan. ⋯ The MMP2 gene does not play a crucial role in conferring risk for nasal polyps in a Taiwanese population.