Ear, Nose and Throat Journal back issues from June 2008:
Transmastoid labyrinthotomy approach for cochlear implantation in a common cavity malformation: a case report.(Online Exclusives)(Brief article)
Jun 01, 2008 ... Abstract The standard transmastoid facial recess approach has become the popular technique for cochlear implantation ....
Gorham disease of the mandible: Radiographic findings and radiotherapy response.(Online Exclusives)(Brief article)
Jun 01, 2008 ... Abstract Gorham disease, a rare condition of unknown etiology, is characterized histologically by bone disintegration and endothelial ...
Recurrent respiratory papillomatosis in pregnancy: a case of emergent airway management.(Online Exclusives)(Report)(Brief article)
Jun 01, 2008 ... Abstract Recurrent respiratory papillomatosis is a benign neoplastic process involving squamous epithelium of the respiratory tract, ...
Anterolateral approach to the lower cervical spine: a step-by-step description.(Online Exclusives)(Report)(Brief article)
Jun 01, 2008 ... Abstract The anterolateral approach is a popular and safe method of exposing the lower cervical spine (levels C3 to TI ) for ...
Why otolaryngologists-head and neck surgeons should join the American College of Surgeons.(GUEST EDITORIAL)(Editorial)
Jun 01, 2008; ... The American College of Surgeons (ACS), like the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery (AAO-HNS), has a rich heritage. It was founded in 1913 and is "dedicated to improving the care of the surgical patient and to safeguarding standards of care in an optimal and ethical ...
Chronic rhinosinusitis-related fatigue: Does the Internet provide a clue?(LETTERS TO THE EDITOR)(Letter to the editor)
Jun 01, 2008; ... Dear Editor: Using a novel method (responses from individuals seeking health-related information on the Internet), Kinney and Benninger compared the quality of life of patients with allergic rhinitis (AR) with that of patients with chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS). (1) This ...
Adult-onset iatrogenic tracheomalacia.(LARYNGOSCOPIC CLINIC)(Case study)
Jun 01, 2008; ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] A 55-year-old man presented to the private practice of one of the authors (J.P.T.) with a chief complaint that he was unable to blow his nose. This inability had become apparent after he had undergone mandibular sagittal split and LeFort I osteotomies, ...
Endoscopic view of a maxillary dentigerous cyst.(RHINOSCOPIC CLINIC)(Case study)
Jun 01, 2008; ... A 45-year-old man was seen for evaluation of intermittent, recurring, right-sided facial pressure of 4 years' duration. Findings on endoscopic examination of the nose were within normal limits. Computed tomography (CT) of the sinuses detected a cystic mass in the right maxillary sinus that ...
Metastatic ovarian cancer in the head and neck.(HEAD AND NECK CLINIC)(Case study)(Brief article)
Jun 01, 2008; ... [FIGURE OMITTED] A 46-year-old woman presented with a left supraclavicular neck mass. In 2003, she had been diagnosed with stage IV ovarian cancer. She underwent salpingooophorectomy and hysterectomy followed by externalbeam irradiation. For metastatic disease to the lungs, ...
Rhombic flap for cheek reconstruction.(FACIAL PLASTIC SURGERY CLINIC)(Report)
Jun 01, 2008; ... [FIGURE 1 OMITTED] The rhombic (often referred to as rhomboid) flap is a transposition flap that is an excellent option for reconstruction of small to medium-sized defects of the cheek. It is a one-stage repair that can be performed with local anesthesia. In the classic Limberg ...
"Gastric pull-up" and dysphagia.(DYSPHAGIA CLINIC)(Case study)(Brief article)
Jun 01, 2008; ... [FIGURE OMITTED] A 58-year-old man presented with progressive dysphagia and regurgitation. Three months earlier, he had undergone an esophagectomy with gastric interposition ("gastric pull-up"). Transnasal esophagoscopy revealed the presence of an anastomotic stricture that ...
Pearls on otosclerosis and stapedectomy.(CLINICAL NUGGETS)(Report)
Jun 01, 2008; ... Physical examination * The results of your audiometry must be confirmed by a tuning fork test. In most cases, only a 512-Hz tuning fork is necessary. The Weber test is more sensitive than the Rinne test. Be sure to mask the better-hearing ear with narrow-band noise when there is ...
Treatment of tinnitus with a customized acoustic neural stimulus: a controlled clinical study.(ORIGINAL ARTICLE)(Clinical report)
Jun 01, 2008; ... Abstract In patients with tinnitus, achieving consistently positive treatment results is a challenge. We conducted a controlled clinical study of a new treatment approach (Neuromonics Tinnitus Treatment) that involves the use of a customized neural stimulus. This stimulus is ...
Onset of action of ciclesonide once daily in the treatment of seasonal allergic rhinitis.(ORIGINAL ARTICLE)(Clinical report)
Jun 01, 2008; ... Abstract Ciclesonide is an intranasal corticosteroid approved for the treatment of allergic rhinitis. We conducted a randomized, double-blind, parallel-group, placebo-controlled study to evaluate the time to onset of action of ciclesonide 200 lag once daily in 502 adults with ...
Harmonic scalpel tonsillectomy versus monopolar diathermy tonsillectomy: a prospective study.(ORIGINAL ARTICLE)(Report)
Jun 01, 2008; ... Abstract For tonsillectomy, the ultrasonic harmonic scalpel has been purported to cause less tissue injury and postoperative morbidity while providing adequate levels of hemostasis. We undertook a prospective study to compare outcomes in 162 patients who had undergone harmonic ...
Cervical lymphadenopathy secondary to Kikuchi-Fujimoto disease in a child: case report.(ORIGINAL ARTICLE)(Case study)
Jun 01, 2008; ... Abstract While most cases of cervical lymphadenopathy resolve with conservative management, persistent adenopathy can lead to costly investigations and invasive treatments. One cause of persistent adenopathy, as well as a variety of other associated systemic symptoms, is ...