bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Major complications of sinus surgery: a review of 1192 procedures
Authors: Dessi P. , Castro F. , Triglia J. M. , Zanaret M. , Cannoni M. 
Published: November 2007

AbstractBased on this review of 1192 intranasal sinus procedures under endoscopic control with video assistance, the risk of major complications was estimated to be about 1.3 per cent. Ethmoidectomy was the most hazardous procedure. Operation by a right-handed surgeon standing on the right side of the patient was an added risk factor. We stress ways of achieving prevention, peroperative recognition of cerebrospinal fluid leaks and proper management of complications.
Recurrent respiratory papillomatosis – the Manchester experience, 1974–1992
Authors: Hartley C. , Hamilton J. , Birzgalis A. R. , Farrington W. T. 
Published: November 2007

AbstractA series of 59 patients of all ages with recurrent respiratory papillomatosis (RRP) treated over an 18-year period is presented. A number of these patients were initially diagnosed in childhood but required treatment throughout adult life. The frequency of laser treatment was not related to either disease duration or age at onset. In 28 patients, the HPV type was identified, showing that HPV type 11 was more common in children and ran a more protracted clinical course. The requirement for tracheostomy in this series was small, whereas the incidence of malignant change in adult patients was significant
Bilateral internal jugular vein ectasia: a report of two cases
Authors: Gendeh B. S. , Dhillon M. K. , Hamzah M. 
Published: November 2007

AbstractInternal jugular vein ectasia is a venous anomaly commonly presenting as a unilateral neck swelling in children and adults. Literature reports of bilateral presentation are rare. Bilateral Doppler ultrasonography is the diagnostic investigation of choice. The possible pathology, aetiology and management are discussed. Conservative management of bilateral cases is recommended in uncomplicated cases
Difference in the height of the right and left ethmoidal roofs: a possible risk factor for ethmoidal surgery. Prospective study of 150 CT scans
Authors: Dessi P. , Moulin G. , Triglia J. M. , Zanaret M. , Cannoni M. 
Published: November 2007

AbstractA prospective study of 150 CT scans showed that the right ethmoidal roof was lower than the left in 8.6 per cent of cases. The reverse situation, i.e. the right higher than the left, was observed in only 1.2 per cent of cases. This finding could account for the higher reported incidence of endocranial complications associated with right ethmoidectomy. Coronal CT scans allowing comparison of the right and left ethmoidal roofs should always be made before undertaking intranasal ethmoidectomy
Endotoxic damage to the stria vascularis: the pathogenesis of sensorineural hearing loss secondary to otitis media?
Authors: Guo Yangchun , Wu Yiqin , Chen Wenlie , Lin Jizhen 
Published: November 2007

AbstractThis study presents animal experiments on endotoxin (lipopolysaccharides: LPS) damage to the inner ear with special reference to the stria vascularis. The experimental group animals (albino guinea pigs) were injected with LPS into the perilymphatic space. Pyrogen-free saline (PFS) was injected into the control group. Strial structural evaluation and hearing tests were carried out before and one, three and five days after treatment. In PFS-treated (control) ears, no significant change was found either in hearing or structure. However, thresholds of Nl/Pl were elevated and latencies prolonged in LPS-treated ears. They had severe strial damage mainly to the cellular organelles. The mitochondria became swollen with a disordered, broken, degenerated or absent crest. Secondary lysosomes and autophagosomes increased in number with the presence of medulative inclusions. Na+-K+-ATPase reactant was obviously diminished. It is concluded that LPS-induced strial ototoxicityproduces ion imbalance, causing changesin endolymph composition and energy failure in the organ of Corti and is also responsible for the pathogenesis of inner ear sequelae secondary to otitis media.
Bilateral vocal fold Paralysis in infants: tracheostomy or not?
Authors: Murty G. E. , Shinkwin C. , Gibbin K. P. 
Published: November 2007

AbstractTracheostomy has, in the past, been performed in the majority of children under one year with bilateral vocal fold paralysis. We present our experience of 11 cases over a ten-year period during which tracheostomy was avoided whenever possible. Ten cases were managed conservatively but in the youngest a tracheostomy was required. Full bilateral vocal fold mobility developed in all cases at a mean age of 11.5 months (range 5–26 months). Our experience suggests that the airway can commonly be managed expectantly without a tracheostomy.
Temporomandibular joint dislocation and deafness from a cricket ball injury
Authors: Murthy P. , Bandasson C. , Dhillon R. S. 
Published: November 2007

AbstractCricket is a national sport in some countries and can be potentially hazardous. We report an incident of a cricket ball impact to the chin, which resulted in posterior dislocation of both temporomandibular joints and bilateral mixed deafness. There appear to be no similar case reports in the literature.
Palatine tonsillar metastasis from carcinoma of the colon
Authors: Low W. K. , Sng I. , Balakrishnan A. 
Published: November 2007

AbstractMetastatic carcinoma of the palatine tonsil is rare, with only 92 cases reported in the world literature. We report a case of tonsillar metastasis from the colon. This is an unusual case not only because it is the first case report of tonsillar metastasis from this site but also because the tonsillar secondary is the first sign of the primary disease.
Isolated agenesis of the mastoid antrum
Authors: Saleh H. A. , Murty G. E. , O'Donoghue G. M. 
Published: November 2007

AbstractThe first isolated case of agenesis of the mastoid antrum, previously only described in association with the congenital syndromes trisomy 13 and mandibulofacial dysostosis, is reported. The loss of this important surgical landmark may result in disorientation and iatrogenic trauma. The surgeon must be aware of its existence, and where it is suspected the middle fossa dura should be exposed and followed posteriorly until the lateral sinus is encountered.
Cervical osteomyelitis and cord compression complicating pharyngeal myotomy
Authors: Hosni Asaad A. , Rhŷs-Evans Peter 
Published: November 2007

AbstractCervical spine osteomyelitis is rare. Haematogenous spread is the usual method by which organisms reach the spine. A review of the English literature reveals very few reported cases of local spread of infection to the spine. Here we present the case of a 68-year-old woman with cervical spine osteomyelitis and cord compression complicating pharyngeal myotomy.
The enlarged translabyrinthine approach for removal of large vestibular schwannomas
Authors: Naguib Maged B. , Saleh Essam , Cokkeser Yasar , Aristegui Miguel , Landolfi Mauro , Taibah Abdel Kader , Mazzoni Antonio , Sanna Mario 
Published: November 2007

AbstractThis study was carried out to validate the enlarged translabyrinthine approach for the surgical management of large vestibular schwannomas. A retrospective review of the charts of 53 patients with large tumours removed via the enlarged translabyrinthine approach at the Gruppo Otologico, Piacenza, Italy, during the last five years was carried out. The ability to control large tumours and the achievement of total removal with low morbidity and very few complications, demonstrate that tumour size does not influence the use of the enlarged translabyrinthine approach for managing large tumours.
Recurrent lower motor neurone facial paralysis in four successive pregnancies
Authors: Gbolade Babatunde A. 
Published: November 2007

AbstractRecurrent lower motor neurone facial paralysis in successive pregnancies is a rare phenomenon of which there are few case reports in the literature. There have been two previous reports of recurrent Bell's palsy in two and three successive pregnancies respectively, but it is felt that these should have more appropriately been reported as recurrent lower motor neurone facial paralysis in pregnancy as, by definition, any facial paralysis that recurs should not be classified as Bell's palsy even though Bell himself commented on the association between facial paralysis and pregnancy. We report the first case of recurrent lower motor neurone facial paralysis in four successive pregnancies and review the literature.
Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty: the Leicester experience
Authors: Prichard A. J. N. , Marshall J. , Ahmed A. , Thomas R. S. A. , Hanning C. D. 
Published: November 2007

AbstractTwenty-nine patients undergoing uvulopalatopharyngoplasty (UPPP) for snoring are presented. Ninety per cent expressed an overall improvement in their symptoms: 21 per cent had complete abolition of snoring. Postoperative complications included nasal regurgitation of food/fluids and hyponasal speech development.
Serum leucine aminopeptidase in head and neck cancer
Authors: Garg L. N. , Yadav S. P. S. , Lal Harbans 
Published: November 2007

AbstractSerum leucine aminopeptidase (LAP) activity was assayed in patients with head and neck cancer. The levels were found to be significantly higher than the controls. However, the rise in serum LAP was nearly the same in all the patients studied, irrespective of the character or histopathology of the lesion but varied with respect to the site involved, i.e. from about 40 per cent in cancer of the hypopharynx to more than 100 per cent in cancer of the nasopharynx. Serum LAP activity was found to increase with the extent of the lymph node spread. After treatment the levels were found to be reduced.
Myxoma of the paranasal sinuses
Authors: Gregor R. T. , Loftus-Coll B. 
Published: November 2007

AbstractMyxomas of the paranasal sinuses are rare but well described in the literature. They may be related to dental malformations or missing teeth, but may also occur without any such abnormalities. Their local aggressiveness and ability to erode bone should not be underestimated, and they should be totally removed whenever possible. A case of myxoma of the sinuses is described, in which recurrence followed several local removals. The patient was only cured by radical maxillectomy. The operation is described, and the literature on the subject reviewed.
Ethmoidal sarcoidosis
Authors: Tay H. L. , Vaughan-Jones R. , Qureshi S. S. 
Published: November 2007

AbstractSarcoidosis is a multisystem granulomatous disease of unknown aetiology. Nasal sarcoidosis commonly affects the mucosa of the septum and the inferior turbinates. These patients may present with nasal discharge, crusting, obstruction, epistaxis or anosmia. We present an unusual case of nasal sarcoidosis involving the ethmoid sinus causing recurrent eyelid swelling and discuss its management.
Laryngeal involvement in mitochondrial myopathy
Authors: Hartley C. , Ascott F. 
Published: November 2007

AbstractA patient with a slowly progressive mitochondrial myopathy is presented. Mitochondrial myopathies are a diverse group of disorders both clinically and at the cellular level. In common with other neuromuscular disorders, bulbar symptoms may occur. However, though pharyngeal symptoms have been documented in all forms of the disorder, no previous account has described problems at the laryngeal level. We discuss the clinical findings and comment on the therapeutic options.
Schwannoma of the larynx: case report, and review of the literature
Authors: Jamal Musa N. 
Published: November 2007

AbstractA case of schwannoma of the larynx is reported. It originated from the left ventricular fold submucosally and extended to the left side of the neck outside the larynx near the carotid sheath. It presented with stridor. CT scan showed a mass in the larynx which had fractured the left thyroid lamina and extended into the neck. An external surgical approach was used and the mass was removed in toto without laryngofissure. Left vocal fold paralysis was noticed during laryngoscopy at the time of the operation. The possibility that the tumour originated from the recurrent laryngeal nerve is discussed. Histopathological photomicrographs and a CT scan are presented.
Spontaneous tonsillar haemorrhage in acute tonsillitis
Authors: Jawad J. , Blayney A. W. 
Published: November 2007

AbstractThe presentation and management of four cases of spontaneous haemorrhage from the tonsil in association with acute tonsillitis are reported and discussed. Interestingly, younger patients presented with haematemesis. This is a newly recognised, rare, but potentially dangerous complication of acute tonsillitis. Its possible aetiology, pathophysiology and treatment options are discussed.
Two malignant salivary gland tumours of different type in one patient
Authors: Hosni A. , Fisher C. , Rhŷ-Evans P. 
Published: November 2007

AbstractThe synchronous or metachronous occurrence of two tumours of the salivary glands in one patient is rare. These are mainly benign and of the same histological type. Here we report a 56-year-old man who developed a mucoepidermoid tumour of the left parotid gland four years after diagnosis of adenoid cystic carcinoma of the right submandibular gland. This combination of neoplasms has not to our knowledge been reported before.
Cervicofacial actinomycosis presenting as acute upper respiratory tract
Authors: Balatsouras Dimitris G. , Kaberos Antonios K. , Eliopoulos Panayotis N. , Kandiloros Dimitris , Economou Costas N. 
Published: November 2007

AbstractAn unusual case of cervicofacial actinomycosis presenting as acute upper airway obstruction and demanding urgent tracheostomy is reported. Diagnosis was established by microscopic examination of the pus and culture of Actinomyces israelii. Repeated surgical drainage of the purulent foci and prolonged treatment with penicillin obtained resolution of the disease. Clinicians dealing with acute head and neck swellings should always consider actinomycosis as a possible diagnosis.
Hearing thresholds in insulin-dependent diabetic patients
Authors: Virtaniemi Jukka , Laakso Markku , Nuutinen Juhani , Karjalainen Seppo , Vartiainen Eero 
Published: November 2007

AbstractHearing thresholds were studied in 53 patients with insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (IDDM) and 42 randomly selected non-diabetic control subjects, aged between 20 and 40 years. The hearing level tended to be worse in diabetic patients than in control subjects, but the differences were statistically significant only at frequencies of 6000 and 8000 Hz. Microvascular complications (retinopathy and nephropathy), and the duration of diabetes were associated with the elevated hearing thresholds. In contrast, poor metabolic control (high fasting blood glucose and glycated haemoglobin Alc) was not associated with increased hearing thresholds. The changes caused by diabetic neuropathy appeared simultaneously with microvascular complications and a long duration of the diabetes, and thus a causative role of diabetic neuropathy in the pathogenesis of elevated hearing thresholds remained unsolved. It was concluded that elevated sensorineural hearing thresholds at the frequencies of 6000 and 8000 Hz in patients with IDDM are probably caused by the long duration of diabetes and the microvascular complications associated with it.
A pneumatic artificial larynx popularized in Hong Kong
Authors: Chalstrey S. E. , Bleach N. R. , Cheung D. , van Hasselt C. A. 
Published: November 2007

AbstractThe ‘Taiwan tube’ is an inexpensive pneumatic artificial larynx made in Taiwan. The device, which is a tracheo-oral shunt containing a resonator, is popular with laryngectomees in Hong Kong. This paper reports its use and describes its working dynamics which compare favourably with those of other forms of voice restoration.
Sedation with a target-controlled propofol infusion system during assessment of the upper airway in snorers
Authors: Connolly A. A. P. , Martin J. , White P. 
Published: November 2007

AbstractThe ability of a target-controlled propofol infusion system to provide sedation for patients undergoing assessment of the upper airway during snoring is presented. This technique provides the desired sedation level for induction of snoring and is short acting and readily controllable. We advocate its use in sedation nasal endoscopy.
Angiosarcoma of the hypopharynx
Authors: Pisani Paolo , Krengli Marco , Ramponi Antonio , Olina Massimo , Pia Francesco 
Published: November 2007

AbstractAngiosarcoma is a tumour of endothelial origin rarely found in the head and neck. A case of angiosarcoma of the pyriform sinus, treated by surgery and post-operative radiotherapy, is reported, providing a cue for discussion of the diagnostic, clinical and pathological pecularities of the tumour in the light of personal experience and the published data.
Fenestration and occlusion of posterior semicircular canal for patients with intractable benign paroxysmal positional vertigo
Authors: Hawthorne Maurice , El-Naggar Mohamed 
Published: November 2007

AbstractA series of 15 patients with intractable benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) who had fenestration and occlusion of the posterior semicircular canal (FOP) surgery commencing in December 1990 are reported. Follow-up was from 14 to 40 months. All patients reported a cure of their positional vertigo. No patient regretted having the surgery. All patients had a negative Dix-Hallpike test post-operatively and the test remained negative for the duration of follow-up. Eight patients had a mild high frequency sensorineural hearing (SNHL) loss post-operatively which had almost recovered six months later. No patient reported any change in their hearing following surgery. Of the 10 patients who did not have pre-operative tinnitus, developed tinnitus but it was not considered significant by them. All patients developed mild unsteadiness following surgery which gradually improved with mobilization and physiotherapy if necessary.The operation preserves hearing, is technically straightforward, well-tolerated and effective.
Sarcomas of nasal cavity and paranasal sinuses: chondrosarcoma, osteosarcoma and fibrosarcoma
Authors: Koka V. , Vericel R. , Lartigau E. , Lusinchi A. , Schwaab G. 
Published: November 2007

AbstractForty-two patients were treated for sarcoma of the nasal cavity and paranasal sinuses at the Institut Gustave Roussy, Paris, between 1960 and 1993. Twelve patients had chondrosarcoma (CS), 14 had osteosarcoma (OS) and 16 had fibrosarcoma (FS). Ten patients had grade I, six grade II and 26 grade HI tumours.All but 10 patients had surgery for the primary tumour. A significantly increased risk of local failure was associated with the male sex (p<0.01), grade III tumours (p<0.02) and patients excluded from surgery (p<0.04). The overall incidence of local and distant failure was 76 and 12 per cent respectively. Overall survival was 28 per cent at three years and 23 per cent at five years. Eight patients (20 per cent) were alive more than 10 years later. The factors significantly influencing survival were sex (p<0.01), grade (p<0.05) and local failure (p<0.01).
Large vestibular aqueduct syndrome and stapes fixation
Authors: Shirazi A. , Fenton J. E. , Fagan P. A. 
Published: November 2007

AbstractAn abnormally large vestibular aqueduct has a well recognized association with inner ear anomalies and it has been assumed previously to be a variant of a Mondini type of deformity (Shuknecht, 1980; Emmett, 1985). The sole radiological finding in some patients with progressive sensorineural loss has been a large vestibular aqueduct (Valvassori and Clemis, 1978; Valvassori, 1983), which is now accepted as a separate clinical entity, i.e. the large vestibular aqueduct syndrome (LVAS).A case is presented which is believed to be the first reported with unilateral LVAS and stapes fixation and also the first stapes gusher described in association with LVAS.
Coexistence of MALT-type lymphoma and squamous cell carcinoma of the larynx
Authors: Hisashi Kazutaka , Komune Shizuo , Inoue Hisashi , Komiyama Sohtaro , Sugimoto Takuya , Moyoshi Makoto 
Published: November 2007

AbstractA 66-year-old Japanese man was diagnosed as having a MALT-type lymphoma by histopathological examination. The lesion involved the vocal folds bilaterally, occupying the larynx and extending beyond it, as shown by computed tomography (CT). A course of radiation therapy with moderate doses was given. Six months later, a squamous cell carcinoma was found in the larynx and total laryngectomy was then performed. The patient remained well, without recurrence, 46 months after the operation, thus, MALT-type lymphoma may coexist with a squamous cell carcinoma of the larynx.
Solitary fibrous tumour arising from sublingual gland: report of a case
Authors: Günhan Ömer , Yildiz F. Rüstü , Celasun Bülent , Ünder Turgut , Finci Rifki 
Published: November 2007

AbstractA solitary fibrous tumour is a pleural tumour which may rarely be detected at non-pleural sites. In this report, the case of a solitary fibrous tumour arising from the sublingual salivary gland is described.
Laryngeal leishmaniasis
Authors: Grant Alison , Spraggs P. D. R. , Grant H. R. , Bryceson A. D. M. 
Published: November 2007

AbstractA patient suffering from persistent hoarseness was eventually shown to have laryngeal leishmaniasis. The incubation period for the disease must have been at least 16 years, following infection in Southern Europe. Mucosal leishmaniasis is rare in the Eastern hemisphere, and laryngeal leishmaniasis has not previously been reported in the UK. Previous Mediterranean cases have run a similar chronic course and have caused diagnostic difficulty, in particular being mistaken for malignancy. Treatment with aminosidine was ineffective, but the patient responded to liposomal amphotericin.
Laryngeal leishmaniasis as initial opportunistic disease in HIV infection
Authors: Cánovas Diego Luis , Carbonell Jaime , Torres Jose , Altés Jordi , Buades Juan 
Published: November 2007

AbstractA case of laryngeal leishmaniasis, with symptoms of hoarseness and odinophagia which had developed over the past year, is presented. Clinical features and histological findings are discussed. Visceral leishmaniasis is increasingly associated with HIV infection and some authors have suggested the possibility of including it as a diagnostic criterium for AIDS in HIV-positive patients.When any case of leishmaniasis presents atypical clinical features, localization or treatment response in endemic areas, HIV infection should be ruled out.
Metastasis in tongue from carcinoma of bronchus: a case report
Authors: Shehab Zaid , Desousa Sylvana , Pahor Ahmes L. 
Published: November 2007

AbstractA case of carcinoma of the lung with a metastasis on the tongue is presented. The case is of interest because, although primary carcinomas of the tongue are fairly common accounting for 50 per cent of all oral carcinomas, metastatic tumour represents only one per cent of all malignant tumours of the oral cavity and of these only 0.2 per cent metastasize to the tongue.