OBJECTIVES/HYPOTHESIS Uvular squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) is usually considered with soft palate tumors as an oropharyngeal cancer subsite. This investigation aims to determine whether the uvula itself is a high-risk subsite in the oropharynx for primary squamous cell carcinomas. STUDY DESIGN Retrospective analysis of a large population database. METHODS Using the Surveillance, Epidemiolog...

Plasma knife (PK) assisted UPPP is a modification of the procedure original described by Fujita for snoring. Plasma knife is used for tonsillectomy, hemostasis and to reduce scar contracture lowering incidence of dehiscence (1%) as a result of the reduced thermal injury. Cold knife resection of uvula is limited to the anterior mucosa and any submucosal; preserving the muscularis uvulae and post...

AIM To investigate otolaryngological abnormalities associated with congenital nasolacrimal duct obstruction (CNLDO) and their effect on the prognosis. METHODS 65 consecutive cases of CNLDO were followed up with routine otorhinolaryngological examination with tympanometry. RESULTS Otitis media with effusion (OME) and uvula bifida were detected in 44.6% and 9.2% of the children, respectively....

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