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European Annals of Otorhinolaryngology,... Apr 2013
Topics: Airway Obstruction; Child; Humans; Lip; Pharyngeal Diseases; Postoperative Care; Suture Techniques; Tongue; Tongue Diseases
PubMed: 23273416
DOI: 10.1016/j.anorl.2012.07.006 -
Ear, Nose, & Throat Journal Jul 2020
Topics: Cheek; Diagnosis, Differential; Female; Humans; Medical Illustration; Middle Aged; Mucositis; Palate, Soft; Pharyngeal Diseases; Pharynx; Plasma Cells; Singing
PubMed: 31072192
DOI: 10.1177/0145561319849001 -
Diagnostic and Interventional Imaging Feb 2016
Topics: Humans; Lithiasis; Male; Middle Aged; Palatine Tonsil; Pharyngeal Diseases
PubMed: 26441018
DOI: 10.1016/j.diii.2013.02.017 -
Canadian Medical Association Journal Nov 1963Dysphagia associated with cricopharyngeal achalasia and pharyngeal diverticulum appears in many cases to be secondary to hypertrophy and imperfect function of the...
Dysphagia associated with cricopharyngeal achalasia and pharyngeal diverticulum appears in many cases to be secondary to hypertrophy and imperfect function of the cricopharyngeus muscle. Sutherland has recently suggested and carried out a posterior midline myotomy of the cricopharyngeus with strikingly beneficial improvement in dysphagia due to this cause. An example of cricopharyngeal achalasia, for which the Sutherland procedure has been carried out, is reported.
Topics: Bursa, Synovial; Deglutition Disorders; Dental Care; Esophageal Achalasia; Fascia; Humans; Hypertrophy; Muscles; Pharyngeal Diseases; Pharyngeal Muscles; Pharynx; Surgical Procedures, Operative; Tendons; Torso; Zenker Diverticulum
PubMed: 14079127
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Ear, Nose, & Throat Journal Aug 2018
Topics: Hernia; Humans; Laryngoscopy; Male; Music; Pharyngeal Diseases; Tomography, X-Ray Computed; Young Adult
PubMed: 30138513
DOI: 10.1177/014556131809700818 -
International Journal of Nanomedicine 2022Pharyngocutaneous fistula is the most common complication after total laryngectomy and is difficult to heal. Although conservative treatment and surgical repair are... (Review)
Review
Pharyngocutaneous fistula is the most common complication after total laryngectomy and is difficult to heal. Although conservative treatment and surgical repair are effective, they often take longer and additional trips to the operating room, which undoubtedly increases the financial burden on patients. Especially in combination with diseases such as diabetes and hypertension, which affect the efficacy of surgery. Adding growth factors into the repair material can promote fibroblast proliferation, angiogenesis, and accelerate wound healing. A substantial number of studies have shown that a type of nanoscale extracellular vesicle, called exosomes, facilitates organization repair by promoting blood vessel production, protein polysaccharides, and collagen deposition, thereby representing a new type of cellular therapy. At present, there is little research on the application of exosomes in pharyngocutaneous fistula regeneration after total laryngectomy. In this review, we summarize the biological characteristics of exosomes and their application in biomedical science, and highlight their application prospects in pharyngocutaneous fistula regeneration after total laryngectomy.
Topics: Cutaneous Fistula; Exosomes; Humans; Laryngeal Neoplasms; Laryngectomy; Pharyngeal Diseases
PubMed: 36118178
DOI: 10.2147/IJN.S372042 -
Radiologic Clinics of North America Sep 1998Imaging of the oral cavity and pharynx often is required in three settings: assessment of an inflammatory mass in association with odontogenic, tonsillar, or pharyngeal... (Review)
Review
Imaging of the oral cavity and pharynx often is required in three settings: assessment of an inflammatory mass in association with odontogenic, tonsillar, or pharyngeal infections; determination of the cause of a submucosal mass; and staging of squamous-cell carcinomas. Spread of infection from the oral cavity and pharynx can lead to abscesses in the masticatory space, the retropharyngeal compartment, and in a parapharyngeal location. Submucosal masses include congenital cysts (thyroglossal and dermoid), benign neoplasms (hemangioma, schwannomas, pleomorphic adenomas juvenile angiofibromas), inflammatory cysts (mucous retention cysts, ranulas), and pseudotumors (osteophytes, carotid arteries). Staging of squamous-cell carcinomas must focus on deep invasion, spread to the brain, nerves, mandible, prevertebral muscle, and pre-epiglottic fat.
Topics: Abscess; Bacterial Infections; Carcinoma, Squamous Cell; Cysts; Diagnostic Imaging; Focal Infection; Humans; Mouth; Mouth Diseases; Mouth Neoplasms; Neoplasm Invasiveness; Neoplasm Staging; Palatine Tonsil; Pharyngeal Diseases; Pharyngeal Neoplasms; Pharynx; Tooth Diseases
PubMed: 9747196
DOI: 10.1016/s0033-8389(05)70071-3 -
The British Journal of Dermatology Apr 2007Pemphigus vulgaris (PV) is an autoimmune disease characterized by mucocutaneous intraepithelial blisters and pathogenic autoantibodies against desmoglein 3. There are... (Review)
Review
BACKGROUND
Pemphigus vulgaris (PV) is an autoimmune disease characterized by mucocutaneous intraepithelial blisters and pathogenic autoantibodies against desmoglein 3. There are two clinical forms: mucosal (MPV) and mucocutaneous (MCPV). The frequency of ear, nose and throat (ENT) involvement in PV is not clearly defined. Only a few isolated individual cases have been reported.
OBJECTIVES
The objective of our study was to determine the incidence of ENT involvement in patients with PV.
PATIENTS
We studied prospectively all 16 patients diagnosed with PV and treated in the Department of Dermatology of the University Clinic of Navarra between 2001 and 2005. They were 10 cases of MPV and six cases of MCPV. All patients were evaluated for ENT manifestations by endoscopic examination.
RESULTS
Of the 16 patients, 13 presented with throat symptoms (81%), 12 pharyngeal (75%) and seven laryngeal symptoms (44%). Fourteen patients (88%) had active PV lesions on endoscopic evaluation (eight patients had active lesions on both pharyngeal and laryngeal mucosa, four had PV lesions only on laryngeal mucosa and two had PV lesions on pharyngeal mucosa). Laryngeal lesions were most commonly present in MPV patients. The frequency of nasal symptoms (38%) was lower than active PV lesions (62%) found on ENT examination. Oral symptoms and oral active PV lesions were the most frequent findings (94%). Only three patients with MCPV showed erosions on the external auditory canal.
CONCLUSIONS
As ENT endoscopy allows more extensive areas of mucosa to be examined than simple visual inspection, we recommend that it be included in the examination of all patients with PV. By obtaining more complete information concerning the extent of the disease, a more accurate diagnosis can be made, better choice of drug and dose may be decided and, ultimately, response to treatment may be improved.
Topics: Adrenal Cortex Hormones; Ear Diseases; Humans; Immunosuppressive Agents; Nose Diseases; Pemphigus; Pharyngeal Diseases
PubMed: 17493073
DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2133.2007.07783.x -
BMJ (Clinical Research Ed.) Dec 1990
Topics: Carotid Artery Diseases; Hemorrhage; Humans; Palatine Tonsil; Pharyngeal Diseases; Tonsillitis
PubMed: 2271822
DOI: 10.1136/bmj.301.6763.1233 -
European Archives of... May 2019Although office-based transnasal esophagoscopy has been investigated extensively, a cost analysis is still lacking. We performed a cost analysis combined with... (Clinical Trial)
Clinical Trial
PURPOSE
Although office-based transnasal esophagoscopy has been investigated extensively, a cost analysis is still lacking. We performed a cost analysis combined with feasibility study for two diagnostic processes: patients with globus pharyngeus and/or dysphagia, and hypopharyngeal carcinoma.
METHODS
Prospective cohort study.
RESULTS
Forty-one procedures were performed, of which 35 were fully completed. The procedure was well tolerated with mild complaints such as nasal or pharyngeal pain and burping. Four complications occurred: two minor epistaxis and two vasovagal reactions. In patients with globus pharyngeus and/or dysphagia, transnasal esophagoscopy resulted in a cost saving of €94.43 (p 0.026) per procedure, compared to our regular diagnostic process. In patients with suspicion of hypopharyngeal carcinoma, cost savings were €831.41 (p 0.000) per case.
CONCLUSIONS
Cost analysis showed that office-based transnasal esophagoscopy can provide significant cost savings for the current standard of care. Furthermore, this procedure resulted in good patient acceptability and few complications.
Topics: Adult; Aged; Aged, 80 and over; Ambulatory Care; Cost Savings; Cost-Benefit Analysis; Deglutition Disorders; Esophagoscopy; Feasibility Studies; Female; Health Care Costs; Humans; Hypopharyngeal Neoplasms; Male; Middle Aged; Netherlands; Nose; Pharyngeal Diseases; Prospective Studies
PubMed: 30806806
DOI: 10.1007/s00405-019-05357-0