Accuracy and precision of direct bone conduction measurements.
CONCLUSIONS: Direct bone conduction measurement provides a validated method of comparing the transcutaneous thresholds as measured through audiometry with the percutaneous responses from the Baha sound processor. The Baha fitting based on direct measurements of bone conduction may require less fine-tuning and provide a greater understanding of the variability of the bone conduction sound pathway.
PMID: 27097393 [PubMed - in process] (Source: B-ENT)
Source: B-ENT - April 23, 2016 Category: ENT & OMF Tags: B-ENT Source Type: research
Ipsilateral and contralateral recordings of the 40-Hz auditory steady state response (ASSR): Which one is better?
CONCLUSION: The 40-Hz ASSR thresholds can be reliably recorded with ipsilateral and contralateral stimulation. For objective determination of hearing thresholds in young women, either ipsilateral or contralateral ASSR recording is appropriate. Nevertheless, the combination of both recordings might increase the diagnostic value of 40-Hz ASSR in estimating behavioural hearing thresholds.
PMID: 27097394 [PubMed - in process] (Source: B-ENT)
Source: B-ENT - April 23, 2016 Category: ENT & OMF Tags: B-ENT Source Type: research
Somatic tinnitus prevalence and treatment with tinnitus retraining therapy.
CONCLUSIONS: Somatic tinnitus is a frequent and underestimated condition. We suggest an extension of the JSI, including specific questions regarding somatic tinnitus. TRT significantly improved tinnitus and accompanying facial dysesthesia, and could be a useful somatic tinnitus treatment.
PMID: 27097395 [PubMed - in process] (Source: B-ENT)
Source: B-ENT - April 23, 2016 Category: ENT & OMF Tags: B-ENT Source Type: research
Case report: Lymphoma in a nasopharyngeal branchial cleft cyst.
CONCLUSIONS: To our knowledge, malignant lymphoma in a nasopharyngeal branchial cleft cyst has not been reported previously. Nevertheless, the possibility of this finding should be kept in mind when evaluating patients with nasopharyngeal cystic lesions.
PMID: 27097396 [PubMed - in process] (Source: B-ENT)
Source: B-ENT - April 23, 2016 Category: ENT & OMF Tags: B-ENT Source Type: research
Ectopic parathyroid adenoma presenting as facial expansile growths.
CONCLUSIONS: To our knowledge, this is the first reported case of multiple brown tumours of the facial skeleton due to an ectopic parathyroid adenoma. Diagnostic pitfalls and therapeutic challenges are described.
PMID: 27097397 [PubMed - in process] (Source: B-ENT)
Source: B-ENT - April 23, 2016 Category: ENT & OMF Tags: B-ENT Source Type: research
Nine-year-old girl with a respiratory epithelial cyst of the orbit.
CONCLUSION: Respiratory epithelial cysts of the orbit should be considered in the differential diagnosis of intraorbital masses. Surgical excision of such a lesion should be limited to avoid damaging orbital structures. Respiratory epithelial cysts of the orbit generally follow a benign course, and recurrence of ocular symptoms is rare.
PMID: 27097398 [PubMed - in process] (Source: B-ENT)
Source: B-ENT - April 23, 2016 Category: ENT & OMF Tags: B-ENT Source Type: research
Management of congenital dacryocystocele: report of 3 clinical cases.
Authors: Rogister F, Goffart Y, Daele J
Abstract
This case study describes three newborns referred to our otolaryngologic service for investigating and treating a cystic dilatation of the lacrimal duct. These dilatations corresponded to unilateral or bilateral dacryocystoceles, with or without complications. The first newborn exhibited respiratory distress at birth and received early surgery and endoscopic marsupialization of intranasal and bilateral cysts. The second newborn did not show any signs of complications, and after conservative treatment for a week, the cyst spontaneously resolved. The third new...
Source: B-ENT - April 23, 2016 Category: ENT & OMF Tags: B-ENT Source Type: research
The da Vinci robotic system in head and neck surgery.
Authors: Fakhoury R, Prasad VM, Sayin I, Van der Vorst S, Remacle M, Lawson G
Abstract
Intuitive Surgical Inc. (Sunnyvale, Ca, USA) extended the use of the da Vinci robot to head and neck surgery in 2005 following the previous use in urological, gynecological and cardiothoracic surgery. It then gained wide popularity throughout the globe. Our aim is to describe the da Vinci Robot System and discuss its applications in head and neck surgery. Continued refinements and applications in robotic surgery for otolaryngology will in time be possible as new robotic procedures are developed for endolaryngeal work.
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Source: B-ENT - February 21, 2016 Category: ENT & OMF Tags: B-ENT Source Type: research
Transoral robotic surgery in head neck cancer management.
Authors: Kwong FN, Puvanendran M, Paleri V
Abstract
Head and Neck cancer can be treated by non-surgical or surgical modalities. Current surgical techniques include open surgery and transoral resections. The latter have the distinct advantage of quicker recovery and reduced hospital stay. The further down the aerodigestive tract tumours are sited, the more difficult is the transoral access, requiring techniques that combine magnification and finer instrumentation. Thus, while oral cavity tumours can be removed transorally without special equipment, the need to address oropharyngeal and laryngeal cancers led...
Source: B-ENT - February 21, 2016 Category: ENT & OMF Tags: B-ENT Source Type: research
Functional outcomes after transoral robotic surgery for squamous cell carcinoma of the oropharynx.
The objective of this study is to review the functional outcomes after TORS. Indeed, dysphagia is among the most commonly cited functional impairments in OPSCC survivors treated by surgeries with an open approach or conventional radiotherapy. We performed a review of the literature and analysed functional outcomes after TORS. Althought the technique is very recent, early functional and oncologic outcome data are promising and the major studies analysing these parameters support that TORS is feasible and safe as well as oncologically and functionally efficacious.
PMID: 26891527 [PubMed - in process] (Source: B-ENT)
Source: B-ENT - February 21, 2016 Category: ENT & OMF Tags: B-ENT Source Type: research
Early experience in transoral robotic surgery (TORS) for non-oropharyngeal head and neck malignancies: a review of functional and oncologic outcomes.
CONCLUSION: TORS offers an interesting new approach for treating non-oropharyngeal head and neck malignancies. However, long-term results are still not reported and TORS should be directly compared to existing therapeutic options in randomized controlled trials. Until then, its use should be subject to critical appraisal.
PMID: 26891528 [PubMed - in process] (Source: B-ENT)
Source: B-ENT - February 21, 2016 Category: ENT & OMF Tags: B-ENT Source Type: research
TORS for head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC): the Hamburg experience.
CONCLUSION: Using TORS as their primary modality, 40% of the patients did not need adjuvant treatment and showed similar survival rates to that of conventional surgery or primary chemoradiotherapy. In another 34% of the patients, adjuvant chemotherapy could be spared and adjuvant radiotherapy could be reduced by 10 Gy, compared to primary chemoradiotherapy of 70 Gy. This invited report is based on previously published data by the same authors.
PMID: 26891529 [PubMed - in process] (Source: B-ENT)
Source: B-ENT - February 21, 2016 Category: ENT & OMF Tags: B-ENT Source Type: research
Clinical outcomes of transoral robotic surgery for supraglottic squamous cell carcinoma: experience of a french evaluation cooperative subgroup of gettec.
CONCLUSION: TORS for SGL in intermediate stage SCC is a safe procedure with good functional outcomes and fast recovery times. However, adverse events can occur. Consequently, this technique requires good patient selection criteria to reduce the risk of postoperative complications.
PMID: 26891530 [PubMed - in process] (Source: B-ENT)
Source: B-ENT - February 21, 2016 Category: ENT & OMF Tags: B-ENT Source Type: research
Transoral robotic surgery for base of tongue neoplasms.
This article presents our approach to the BOT for neoplasms including malignant and benign lesions.
PMID: 26891531 [PubMed - in process] (Source: B-ENT)
Source: B-ENT - February 21, 2016 Category: ENT & OMF Tags: B-ENT Source Type: research
Transoral robotic tongue base reduction in surgical management of obstructive sleep apnea syndrome.
Authors: Sayin I, Fakhoury R, Bachy V, Remacle M, Lawson G
Abstract
Management of base of tongue (BOT) is a challenging topic in surgical management of obstructive sleep apnea syndrome. After the introduction of transoral robotic surgery technology (TORS) into the otolaryngology practice, surgery on the BOT was performed more effectively. Base of tongue reduction can be performed alone or as a part of a multilevel surgery. Patient selection is important and will be discussed further in this study. Available studies show promising and encouraging results for TORS future use in BOT.
PMID: 26891532 [P...
Source: B-ENT - February 21, 2016 Category: ENT & OMF Tags: B-ENT Source Type: research
