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European Journal of Clinical... Dec 1990
Topics: Anti-Infective Agents, Local; Gram-Negative Bacteria; Head and Neck Neoplasms; Humans; Mucous Membrane; Oropharynx
PubMed: 2073895
DOI: 10.1007/BF01967499 -
Acta Oto-laryngologica 1976Based on studies of the mucosa in foetuses, infants, children and adults, using whole-mount methods, the mucous-gland and goblet-cell density in the nose, rhinopharynx,...
Based on studies of the mucosa in foetuses, infants, children and adults, using whole-mount methods, the mucous-gland and goblet-cell density in the nose, rhinopharynx, pharynx, phypopharynx and trachea is described. Glandular density was highest in the nose, lowest in the trachea, where the glands are considerably larger than in the nose. The nasal, pharyngeal and hypopharyngeal glands contain more serious elements than do the tracheal ones. The goblet-cell density is greatest in the lateral wall and the roof of the rhinopharynx, smallest in the anterior part of the nose, In acute and chronic tracheal disease, and on constant exposure to dust, the goblet-cell density is increased.
Topics: Adult; Age Factors; Epithelial Cells; Humans; Infant, Newborn; Nasal Mucosa; Olfactory Mucosa; Pharynx; Trachea
PubMed: 983684
DOI: 10.3109/00016487609120896 -
The Laryngoscope Feb 1980A technique for reconstruction of the lateral pharyngeal wall, with a buccal mucosal rotation flap is presented for use in patients following extensive resections of the...
A technique for reconstruction of the lateral pharyngeal wall, with a buccal mucosal rotation flap is presented for use in patients following extensive resections of the lateral pharyngeal wall with partial mandiblectomy. Reconstruction of the base of the tongue, utilizing midline tongue flaps and/or the epiglottis, is also illustrated. These innovative techniques frequently obviate forehead and chest flaps, aid in vocal rehabilitation, and allow single stage resection and reconstruction in nonradiated patients.
Topics: Cheek; Humans; Mouth Mucosa; Pharyngeal Neoplasms; Pharynx; Surgery, Plastic; Surgical Flaps; Tongue; Tongue Neoplasms
PubMed: 7354688
DOI: 10.1288/00005537-198002000-00003 -
Anatomia, Histologia, Embryologia Jun 2011Many terms used for referring to tonsillar structures are applied in immunological research. However, in many cases, the use of these terms is not in compliance with...
Many terms used for referring to tonsillar structures are applied in immunological research. However, in many cases, the use of these terms is not in compliance with official veterinary anatomical nomenclature. This is partly attributable to ambiguous descriptions present in conventional anatomical textbooks. This study gives an overview of pertaining controversial terms and promotes the official anatomical terminology applicable to the tonsils, to enhance the unequivocal transfer of knowledge generated during immunological research.
Topics: Animals; Lymphoid Tissue; Mucous Membrane; Palatine Tonsil; Terminology as Topic
PubMed: 21352272
DOI: 10.1111/j.1439-0264.2010.01060.x -
Journal of Pediatric Surgery Dec 1973
Topics: Congenital Abnormalities; Esophagus; Female; Humans; Infant; Laryngoscopy; Larynx; Microsurgery; Mucous Membrane; Pharynx; Trachea
PubMed: 4785579
DOI: 10.1016/0022-3468(73)90026-2 -
Archives of Otolaryngology (Chicago,... Jun 1984
Topics: Esophagus; Humans; Hypopharynx; Methods; Mucous Membrane; Pharyngeal Neoplasms; Postoperative Complications; Skin Transplantation; Surgical Flaps
PubMed: 6372766
DOI: 10.1001/archotol.1984.00800320038008 -
Archiv Fur Klinische Und Experimentelle... 1970
Topics: Deglutition; Humans; Laryngeal Neoplasms; Laryngectomy; Larynx; Methods; Mucous Membrane; Pharynx; Postoperative Care; Tongue; Transplantation, Autologous; Voice
PubMed: 5477891
DOI: 10.1007/BF00306157 -
European Archives of... Aug 2013The aim of this study was to perform a systematic literature review of Merkel cell carcinomas (MCCs) originating exclusively in the ear, nose and throat (ENT) district.... (Review)
Review
The aim of this study was to perform a systematic literature review of Merkel cell carcinomas (MCCs) originating exclusively in the ear, nose and throat (ENT) district. An appropriate string was run on PubMed to retrieve articles dealing with ENT presentations of MCC. A double cross-check was performed on citations and full-text articles found using the selected inclusion and exclusion criteria. In total, 43 articles were finally included in the study, describing 51 cases of MCC involving the ENT region: 22/51 (43%) cases involving the ear; 20/51 (39%) cases involving the mucosal sites; 9/51 (18%) cases involving other ENT regions. Patients with mucosal site involvement showed a higher mortality rate from the disease (45%) in comparison with the other two groups, especially when compared with those patients having primary involvement of the ear (22%). The ENT specialist should suspect and consider MCC, especially in elderly patients presenting with a suspicious lesion of the auricular pavilion, so as to avoid misdiagnosis and delayed treatments.
Topics: Carcinoma, Merkel Cell; Ear; Humans; Mucous Membrane; Nose; Otorhinolaryngologic Neoplasms; Parotid Gland; Parotid Neoplasms; Pharynx; Skin Neoplasms
PubMed: 23192664
DOI: 10.1007/s00405-012-2283-1 -
Zhonghua Er Bi Yan Hou Tou Jing Wai Ke... Sep 2022
Topics: Humans; Melanoma; Metaplasia; Mucous Membrane; Nasopharynx
PubMed: 36177569
DOI: 10.3760/cma.j.cn115330-20211210-00791 -
British Journal of Cancer Jul 1996The aim of this study was to see if antibiotic pastilles could reduce radiation mucositis, pain, dysphagia and weight loss in patients undergoing radical radiotherapy... (Clinical Trial)
Clinical Trial Comparative Study Randomized Controlled Trial
The aim of this study was to see if antibiotic pastilles could reduce radiation mucositis, pain, dysphagia and weight loss in patients undergoing radical radiotherapy for head and neck cancer. A total of 275 patients with T1-T4 tumours entered the study; 136 were allocated to suck four times daily a pastille containing amphotericin, polymyxin and tobramycin. The remaining 139 patients received an identical placebo. In all, 54 patients were unevaluable (24 active, 30 placebo). Bacteriological monitoring was carried out before and twice weekly during treatment. Both arms of the study were well balanced for T and N stage, age, sex and radiation dose (60 Gy). There was a slight imbalance in the site of disease which had no substantive effect on the results. The primary study end point was the percentage of patients who developed intermediate or thick pseudomembranes. No statistically significant difference was found in this end point, with 36% of patients in the active arm developing this type of membrane compared with 48% in the placebo arm (P = 0.118). The estimated odds ratio (placebo/active) of developing an intermediate or thick pseudomembrane was 1.59 (95% CI 0.89-2.82). However a more sensitive test comparing the worst recorded mucositis grade between the two arms was statistically significant (P = 0.009). This indicated that the active pastilles had a beneficial effect, but the magnitude was probably smaller than the trial was designed to detect. There was a reduction in mucositis distribution (P = 0.002), mucositis area (P = 0.028), dysphagia (P = 0.006) and weight loss (P = 0.009) in the active arm. There was a clear tendency for patients with positive cultures for aerobic Gram-negative bacteria (AGNB) (P = 0.003) and yeasts (P = 0.026) during treatment to have more severe mucositis. The active pastilles reduced the percentage of patients with yeast cultures (P = 0.003) but had less effect on AGNB. The benefit derived from the pastilles should materially increase patient tolerance to radical radiotherapy for head and neck cancer.
Topics: Adult; Aged; Aged, 80 and over; Anti-Bacterial Agents; Double-Blind Method; Female; Gram-Negative Aerobic Bacteria; Head and Neck Neoplasms; Humans; Male; Middle Aged; Mucous Membrane; Oropharynx; Placebos; Radiation Injuries; Stomatitis
PubMed: 8688343
DOI: 10.1038/bjc.1996.359