INTRODUCTION Minimally invasive parathyroidectomy (MIP) with intraoperative parathyroid hormone assay (IOPTH) has successfully replaced conventional neck exploration in most patients with primary hyperparathyroidism (pHPT) and preoperatively localized parathyroid adenoma. AIM To compare outcomes of video-assisted MIP (MIVAP) to open MIP (OMIP). MATERIAL AND METHODS A retrospective case-cont...

linear and cord-like burn scar contractures are commonly treated by severing the scar in a transverse direction and skin grafting or performing z-plasties. however, skin grafts may result in suboptimal take and contract gradually and the z-plasty requires undermining flaps in scarred skin which may lead to the distal tip necrosis. in this article the authors present their experience with multip...

OBJECTIVES To evaluate the clinical outcome of left partial arytenoidectomy by video-assisted laser diode photoablation as a surgical treatment for canine laryngeal paralysis (LP). STUDY DESIGN Case series. ANIMALS Dogs with bilateral LP (n=20). METHODS After endoscopic diagnosis of bilateral LP, left partial arytenoidectomy was performed by photoablation of arytenoid cartilage tissue usi...

OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to measure the effects of endotracheal intubation on innate immune response within the pig laryngeal mucosa. STUDY DESIGN Prospective controlled basic science study. SETTING The animal experiments and analyses were conducted at the University of Bristol. SAMPLES AND METHODS Eighteen pigs, matched at the major histocompatibility complex (MHC), were used ...

 Background: Focal laryngeal candidiasis is not reported widely and is very infrequently recognized clinically. This disease is rare and may occur after pulmonary, pharyngeal and esophageal candidiasis or as part of disseminated disease. It is also secondary to inhaled steroid therapy which is usually mild and has been reported in 10-15 percent of patients taking these medications.  Case Pr...

OBJECTIVES/HYPOTHESIS Controversial recommendations regarding the evaluation of dysphonia have been made in the absence of evidence related to clinical practice. This study aims to describe existing patterns of care for dysphonia to generate data for potential systemic improvement and provide a baseline for dysphonia recommendations. STUDY DESIGN Retrospective review. METHODS Information re...

Background and aim: Conventional thyroidectomy may cause a long neck scar and a variety of potential complications. The concept of minimally invasive surgery has recently found many supporters in the management of thyroid disorders. The aim of this study was to evaluate the suprasternal approach of modified minimal invasive video-assisted endoscopic thyroidectomy (MIVAET) in treatment of unilat...

OBJECTIVES Vascular endothelial growth factor A (VEGF-A) is important in the angiogenic response for wound healing. This study investigated whether VEGF-A may play a role in the pathogenesis of acquired airway stenosis. METHODS Eight lesions from 5 pediatric patients with subglottic stenosis after airway reconstruction (N = 4) or prolonged intubation (N = 1) and normal laryngeal tissue from 5...

Fig. 1. Pre-operative CT: patient with laryngeal cancer (indication to SCL-CHEP) and DISH syndrome. Treatment of this latter condition takes place at the same time as the laryngeal cancer operation. Correct knowledge of the anatomy and physiology of the operated larynx is crucial to the success of functional la-ryngeal cancer surgery. A fundamental distinction must be made between procedures in...