introduction: laryngeal dysfunction may be divided into three categories; organic, neurologic and functional disorders. dysphonia and hoarseness are the most common symptoms and, in some cases, the only signs of laryngeal dysfunction. in differential diagnosis of any type of chronic hoarseness, a neoplastic process must be considered and, thus continuous light video laryngoscopy can provide imp...

Introduction: The major presenting symptom of nasal polyps is nasal obstruction. The role of nasal obstruction in the genesis of laryngeal disorders is still unknown.   Materials and Methods: The aim of this study was to evaluate laryngeal videostroboscopic changes after functional endoscopic sinus surgery (FESS) in patients with nasal polyposis. A longitudinal study was carried out from M...

OBJECTIVES/HYPOTHESIS To demonstrate that reconstructive transoral laser microsurgical (R-TLM) techniques can be used for the treatment of symptomatic laryngeal posterior glottic web-based stenosis (PGWS) in a large cohort of patients utilizing a postcricoid mucosal advancement flap (PCMAF). STUDY DESIGN Retrospective cohort review. METHODS A consecutive series of patients with PGWS who und...

BACKGROUND Cervical anastomosis and thoracic anastomosis are used for gastric tube reconstruction after esophagectomy for cancer. This systematic review was conducted in order to identify randomized trials that compare cervical with thoracic anastomosis. METHODS A literature search for randomized trials was performed in the following databases: Medline, Embase and the Cochrane Library. RESU...

TOPIC: Imaging TYPE: Medical Student/Resident Case Reports INTRODUCTION: Organ preservation oncological surgery is the standard of care even in advanced stages laryngeal malignancies. However, certain squamous cell carcinoma, radiotherapy necessary as a first or second line treatment. Chondroradionecrosis (CRN) larynx rare and severe complication radiotherapy, which can have grave consequences ...

Introduction Tracheostomy is the commonest surgical procedure in intensive care units (ICUs). It not only provides stable airway and facilitates pulmonary toilet and ventilator weaning, but also decreases the direct laryngeal injury of endotracheal intubation, and improves patient comfort and daily living activity. Objective The objective of this study is to assess the incidence, indications, t...

OBJECTIVE To determine the cause of congenital airway abnormalities in pediatric patients requiring hospitalization for their respiratory status. DESIGN AND SETTING Case series in a tertiary care center. PATIENTS A 5-year retrospective chart review was conducted at our institution. A total of 174 patients were identified who required hospitalization for their respiratory status as a result ...