BACKGROUND Carcinoma is a rare complication of pharyngeal diverticula. There is a paucity of information about its incidence, presentation, management, and treatment outcomes. A systematic review and analysis of all reported cases has been carried out. METHODS A comprehensive literature search for pharyngeal diverticula carcinoma was performed from 1896 to 2008. Descriptive analyses were carr...

Mere word, “cancer” to a common man is terrifying irrespective of their socioeconomic and educational background. In 2012, cancer incidence in India was 1.01 million, which is projected to increase to 1.4 million by 2025.[1] In men, lung, esophagus, prostate, stomach, oral and pharyngeal cancers predominate, while in women, cervical and breast cancers predominate followed by oral, stomach and e...

The embryological origin of the hyoid bone is a point of uncertainty, with controversy surrounding the relative contribution of the second pharyngeal arch to hyoid development. We encountered a 52-year-old male with bilateral bony styloid extension to the lesser cornu of the hyoid bone during the workup of a patient with laryngeal cancer. This embryological malformation clearly supports the hyp...

BACKGROUND The purpose of this present study was to investigate risk factors for local recurrence and death after total laryngectomy, with particular emphasis on pattern of local recurrence (stomal vs pharyngeal/base of tongue) and impact of preceding tracheostomy. METHODS We conducted a retrospective review of 75 consecutive total laryngectomies for cancer of the larynx. RESULTS Nineteen p...

Introduction Saliva plays a critical role in the preservation of oral-pharyngeal health. Complaints of a dry mouth (xerostomia) and diminished salivary output are common in older populations, which can result in impaired food and beverage intake, host defence and communication. Persistent xerostomia and salivary dysfunction can produce significant and permanent oral and pharyngeal disorders and...

BACKGROUND Processed meat has been related to the risk of digestive tract neoplasms but the evidence remains inconclusive. We examined data from a network of case-control studies conducted between 1992 and 2002 in the Swiss Canton of Vaud. PATIENTS AND METHODS We studied 316 patients with incident, histologically confirmed oral and pharyngeal cancer, 138 patients with oesophageal cancer, 91 p...

This study examined the adverse events associated with advanced laryngeal cancer treatment in International Medical Center Saitama University and described countermeasures taken. During chemoradiotherapy, special attention should be paid to patients prevent need for discontinuation of CDDP due renal dysfunction. Regarding surgical cases, cases minor leak were relieved by conservative treatment,...

Introduction: Nausea and vomiting after ear, nose and throat (ENT) surgery is one of the most common and notable problems facing anesthesiologists in this area. This study was conducted to determine the effect of a pharyngeal pack on the severity of nausea, vomiting, and sore throat among patients after ear, pharynx, and throat surgeries.   Materials and Methods: This randomized clinical study ...

Rapid economic growth in developing countries has been accompanied by lifestyle changes associated with squamous cell cancer such as smoking, alcohol, and longevity. Two-thirds of oral and pharyngeal cancers (excluding nasopharynx) occur in developing countries . Figure 4 illustrates the significant geographical variation for oral cancer; it is the most common cancer in males in high-risk areas...

We would like to compare the effectiveness of image-guided (IGRT) and intensity-modulated (IMRT) radiotherapy to spare the larynx in head and neck cancer patients. A retrospective review of 48 patients undergoing radiation for non-laryngeal and non-hypopharyngeal head and neck cancers. Mean laryngeal and hypopharyngeal dose was compared between 11 patients treated with IMRT and 37 patients trea...