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121 Universal screening of newborns to detect hearing impairment--Is it necessary? International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology , May 17, 2013    Clinical Article

122 Use of Adjuvant Intralesional Bevacizumab for Aggressive Respiratory Papillomatosis in Children JAMA Otolaryngology—Head & Neck Surgery, May 17, 2013    Clinical Article

123 Analysis of the 3-Dimensional Fluid-Attenuated Inversion-Recovery (3D-FLAIR) Sequence in Idiopathic Sudden Sensorineural Hearing Loss JAMA Otolaryngology—Head & Neck Surgery, May 17, 2013    Clinical Article

124 Referrals for recurrent respiratory tract infections including otitis media in young children International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology , May 17, 2013    Clinical Article

125 Blood Loss During Endoscopic Sinus Surgery With Propofol or Sevoflurane JAMA Otolaryngology—Head & Neck Surgery, May 17, 2013    Clinical Article

126 Dexamethasone for the Prevention of Recurrent Laryngeal Nerve Palsy and Other Complications After Thyroid Surgery JAMA Otolaryngology—Head & Neck Surgery, May 17, 2013    Clinical Article

127 An Oral Cavity Carcinoma Nomogram to Predict Benefit of Adjuvant Radiotherapy JAMA Otolaryngology—Head & Neck Surgery, May 17, 2013    Clinical Article

128 Tissue fatty acid composition in obstructive sleep apnea and recurrent tonsillitis International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology , May 17, 2013    Clinical Article

129 Allergy history as a predictor of early onset adenoids/adenotonsillar hypertrophy among Nigerian children International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology , May 17, 2013    Clinical Article

130 Learning Curve for Transoral Robotic Surgery - A 4-Year Analysis JAMA Otolaryngology—Head & Neck Surgery, May 17, 2013    Clinical Article

131 Effects of celecoxib treatment over the AKT pathway in head and neck squamous cell carcinoma Journal of Oral Pathology & Medicine, May 17, 2013    Clinical Article

132 Evaluation of clinical hypothyroidism risk due to irradiation of thyroid and pituitary glands in radiotherapy of nasopharyngeal cancer patients Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Oncology, May 17, 2013    Clinical Article

133 Complement activation in pediatric patients with recurrent acute otitis media International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology , May 17, 2013    Clinical Article

134 Body image in patients with head and neck cancer: A review of the literature Oral Oncology , May 17, 2013    Review Article

135 Reconstruction of anterior floor of mouth defects by the local mandible myofascial flap following cancer ablation: A pilot study Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery, May 17, 2013    Clinical Article

136 Neck dissection with the harmonic scalpel in patients with squamous cell carcinoma of the oral cavity Journal of Cranio-Maxillofacial Surgery, May 17, 2013    Clinical Article

137 Post-tonsillectomy hemorrhage in children with hematological abnormalities International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology , May 17, 2013    Clinical Article

138 Overexpression of EGFR in Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma Is Associated with Inactivation of SH3GL2 and CDC25A Genes PLOS ONE, May 17, 2013    Review Article

139 Primary Treatment Results of Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma (NPC) in Yogyakarta, Indonesia PLOS ONE, May 17, 2013    Review Article

140 Inclusion of Extracapsular Spread in the pTNM Classification System JAMA Otolaryngology—Head & Neck Surgery, May 17, 2013    Clinical Article

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Clinical Pearls in Otolaryngology

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Nefopam + paracetamol effective post-operative analgesia

As published in Minerva Medica, the effective post-operative analgesic doses of nefopan, paracetamol, and combined nefopam + paracetamol were determined. The study involved 90 adults who underwent tonsillectomies. The effective doses of nefopam, paracetamol, and combined nefopam + paracetamol were 21.7 mg, 628 mg, and 8.9 mg + 265 mg (synergistic), respectively.

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Topical ketamine and tramadol reduce post-operative tonsillectomy pain

As published in Pediatric Anesthesia, the application of topical ketamine (20 mg) or tramadol (0.8 ml) to the tonsillar fossae for 5 min following tonsillectomy in children (n=60) reduced pain and the requirement for rescue analgesia.

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Hay fever and asthma reduce risk of CRC incidence and mortality

As published in Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention, patients with hay fever and asthma have a reduced risk of colorectal mortality (RR = 0.79-0.90) and colorectal incidence (RR = 0.90).

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Most Popular Otolaryngology Articles

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1 Efficacy of intranasal steroid spray (mometasone furoate) on treatment of patients with seasonal allergic rhinitis: Comparison with oral corticosteroids Auris Nasus Larynx, April 10, 2013

2 Ginkgo biloba for tinnitus Cochrane Reviews, April 12, 2013    Evidence Based Medicine

3 Antibiotics for acute laryngitis in adults Cochrane Reviews, April 11, 2013

4 The effect of nasal surgery on nasal continuous positive airway pressure compliance The Laryngoscope, April 16, 2013

5 Serum vitamin D levels in children with recurrent otitis media European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology, April 1, 2013

6 Balloon Dilation Technology: Let the Truth Be Told Current Allergy and Asthma Reports, March 4, 2013    Review Article

7 Pre-emptive triple analgesia protocol for tonsillectomy pain control in children: double-blind, randomised, controlled, clinical trial The Journal of Laryngology & Otology, March 14, 2013

8 Laser tonsil cryptolysis: In-office 500 cases review American Journal of Otolaryngology, April 22, 2013

9 Is epistaxis associated with arterial hypertension-A systematic review of the literature European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology, April 3, 2013

10 Use of topical nasal therapies in the management of Chronic rhinosinusitis The Laryngoscope, April 9, 2013

11 Intratympanic dexamethasone perfusion versus injection for treatment of refractory sudden sensorineural hearing loss European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology, March 4, 2013

12 The prevalence of allergic fungal rhinosinusitis in sinonasal polyposis European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology, April 2, 2013

13 Comparison of three techniques in adult tonsillectomy European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology, February 25, 2013

14 The effect of Tualang honey in enhancing post tonsillectomy healing process. An open labelled prospective clinical trial International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology , April 1, 2013

15 Sublingual Immunotherapy for the Treatment of Allergic Rhinoconjunctivitis and Asthma: A Systematic Review JAMA, March 27, 2013    Evidence Based Medicine

16 Division of tongue tie as an outpatient procedure. Technique, efficacy and safety International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology , April 9, 2013
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17 Impact of intranasal corticosteroids on asthma outcomes in allergic rhinitis: a meta-analysis Allergy, April 19, 2013

18 Mortality and major morbidity after tonsillectomy The Laryngoscope, April 18, 2013

19 Do patients with allergic rhinitis have a particular personality trait? The Journal of Laryngology & Otology, April 12, 2013

20 Adenotonsillectomy for sleep-disordered breathing in a predominantly obese pediatric population International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology , April 4, 2013

Indexed Journals in Otolaryngology: American Journal of Otolaryngology, Clinical Otolaryngology, Auris Nasus Larynxmore

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