The role of cVEMPs and vHIT in the evaluation of otosclerosis and its eventual vestibular impairment: preliminary findings.
CONCLUSIONS: These findings indicate a probable traumatic saccular impairment in patients with vestibular symptoms. However, a longer follow-up may help in understanding the behaviour of cVEMPs in post-stapes surgery vertigo.
PMID: 29557560 [PubMed - in process] (Source: B-ENT)
Source: B-ENT - March 24, 2018 Category: ENT & OMF Tags: B-ENT Source Type: research
Residual cholesteatoma revealed by endoscopy after microsurgery.
CONCLUSION: Endoscopy is advantageous for the assessment of residual cholesteatoma in hidden areas.
PMID: 29557561 [PubMed - in process] (Source: B-ENT)
Source: B-ENT - March 24, 2018 Category: ENT & OMF Tags: B-ENT Source Type: research
Bipolar diathermy-assisted coblation really affects post-tonsillectomy haemorrhage rate and white membrane in paediatric tonsillectomy.
CONCLUSION: bipolar diathermy-assisted coblation can reduce post-tonsillectomy haemorrhage (PTH) rate, operation time, the volume of blood loss during surgery and the white membrane thickness of tonsillar fossa. The thickness of the white membrane of tonsil fossa is positively correlated with postoperative pain degree. The time needed to resume a regular diet showed no significant differences between the two groups.
PMID: 29557562 [PubMed - in process] (Source: B-ENT)
Source: B-ENT - March 24, 2018 Category: ENT & OMF Tags: B-ENT Source Type: research
Unexpected overnight stay following ENT day-case surgery: a 5-year audit.
CONCLUSIONS: Our present findings highlight the various reasons for unexpected overnight admission after day-case surgery. To reduce the rate of unexpected overnight stays, we need to better understand these different reasons to support the ongoing search for possible solutions.
PMID: 29557563 [PubMed - in process] (Source: B-ENT)
Source: B-ENT - March 24, 2018 Category: ENT & OMF Tags: B-ENT Source Type: research
Plunging ranula with prestyloid parapharyngeal space, masticator space, and parotid gland extension.
CONCLUSION: The case is unique due to ranula extension into multiple spaces. For optimal treatment, the sublingual gland along with its tract and contents needs to completely removed.
PMID: 29557564 [PubMed - in process] (Source: B-ENT)
Source: B-ENT - March 24, 2018 Category: ENT & OMF Tags: B-ENT Source Type: research
Stridor caused by a blue laryngeal mass in an infant: case report.
We describe an infant who had inspiratory stridor that began a few weeks after birth. Flexible upper airway endoscopy while the infant was awake showed a large blue mass at the posterior glottis, above the esophageal inlet. The lesion was only visible upon crying or coughing; it was undetectable when we examined the infant in the supine position during spontaneous breathing and did not respond to systemic treatment with propranolol. Based upon these typical features, we established a diagnosis of pressure- dependent postcricoid mass.
PMID: 29557565 [PubMed - in process] (Source: B-ENT)
Source: B-ENT - March 24, 2018 Category: ENT & OMF Tags: B-ENT Source Type: research
Endoscopic endonasal removal of median palatine cyst.
CONCLUSIONS: A median palatine cyst is mostly asymptomatic and painless at palpation. However, its structure, with chronic inflammation and detritus, can be regarded as a focus of chronic infection. Surgery is the only effective method of treatment, and relapse after surgery is rare.
PMID: 29557566 [PubMed - in process] (Source: B-ENT)
Source: B-ENT - March 24, 2018 Category: ENT & OMF Tags: B-ENT Source Type: research
Mucosal cavernous hemangioma of the maxillary sinus: a series of 3 cases.
CONCLUSION: CH is rare in the sinonasal tract but must be considered in the differential diagnosis of benign and malignant sinonasal tumors in adults. An endonasal endoscopic medial maxillectomy enabled complete tumor removal with optimal control of its extensions and vascular supply. This approach is associated with less morbidity than an open approach. When nosebleeds are present, injection of a contrast agent and a preoperative arterial embolization are recommended.
PMID: 29557567 [PubMed - in process] (Source: B-ENT)
Source: B-ENT - March 24, 2018 Category: ENT & OMF Tags: B-ENT Source Type: research
Natural history of a squamous cell carcinoma of the lower lip.
CONCLUSION: Despite the tumor stage and co-morbidities, the patient makes the treatment decisions; therefore, the implications of these decisions must be discussed.
PMID: 29557568 [PubMed - in process] (Source: B-ENT)
Source: B-ENT - March 24, 2018 Category: ENT & OMF Tags: B-ENT Source Type: research
Facial trauma.
Authors: Peeters N, Lemkens P, Leach R, Gemels B, Schepers S, Lemmens W
Abstract
Facial trauma. Patients with facial trauma must be assessed in a systematic way so as to avoid missing any injury. Severe and disfiguring facial injuries can be distracting. However, clinicians must first focus on the basics of trauma care, following the Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) system of care. Maxillofacial trauma occurs in a significant number of severely injured patients. Life- and sight-threatening injuries must be excluded during the primary and secondary surveys. Special attention must be paid to sight-threate...
Source: B-ENT - March 24, 2018 Category: ENT & OMF Tags: B-ENT Source Type: research
Traumatic CSF leaks of the anterior skull base.
Authors: Van Zele T, Dewaele F
Abstract
Traumatic CSF leaks of the anterior skull base. Skull base fractures are a frequent complication of high-impact trauma; due to the inherent anatomic relationships of the skull base, they may be associated with significant intracranial complications, including CSF leakage, and their detection is therefore important. The ethmoid roof and the cribriform plate region are the sites most vulnerable to fractures and dural tears. Rhinorrhoea is a non-specific finding; the presence of CSF in a sample must be confirmed with beta 2 transferin or beta trace protein. Accurate ide...
Source: B-ENT - March 24, 2018 Category: ENT & OMF Tags: B-ENT Source Type: research
Severe traumatic epistaxis.
Authors: Halewyck S, Depuydt C, Michel O
PMID: 29558574 [PubMed - in process] (Source: B-ENT)
Source: B-ENT - March 24, 2018 Category: ENT & OMF Tags: B-ENT Source Type: research
Post-injury smell disorders.
CONCLUSIONS: This paper highlights the importance of an adequate assessment of PTOL for an early start in olfactory training.
PMID: 29558575 [PubMed - in process] (Source: B-ENT)
Source: B-ENT - March 24, 2018 Category: ENT & OMF Tags: B-ENT Source Type: research
Long-term Complications after facial trauma: literature review.
CONCLUSIONS: Long-term post-trauma complications are inevitable, but it is important to be aware of these complications so as to provide the best possible treatment.
PMID: 29558576 [PubMed - in process] (Source: B-ENT)
Source: B-ENT - March 24, 2018 Category: ENT & OMF Tags: B-ENT Source Type: research
Direct and indirect injuries of the pharynx and larynx.
Authors: Berget J, Tonglet M, Ransy P, Gillet A, D'Orio V, Moreau P, Ghuysen A, Demez P
Abstract
Direct and indirect injuries of the pharynx and larynx. The neck is characterized by a relatively complex anatomy and a very compact content. It therefore forms an extremely vulnerable part of the human body. Although uncommon, aero-digestive tract injuries caused by trauma present a challenging situation for both the emergency doctor and the head and neck surgeon. Clinical presentations may vary from severe acute distress with immediate life-threatening airway obstruction to apparently more reassuring situatio...
Source: B-ENT - March 24, 2018 Category: ENT & OMF Tags: B-ENT Source Type: research
