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661 Endoscopic open technique in patients with middle ear cholesteatoma European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology, February 24, 2011 Clinical Article
662 Tinnitus in patients with chronic otitis media before and after middle ear surgery European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology, February 24, 2011
663 Reconstruction of hypopharyngeal and cervical esophageal defect after resection of hypopharyngeal carcinoma: a new technique based on the use of bilateral platysma myocutaneous flaps Diseases of the Esophagus, February 24, 2011 Clinical Article
664 Hemangiomas of the nasal tip: An approach to a therapeutic challenge International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology , February 23, 2011 Clinical Article
665 Nasal Airway Preservation Using the Autospreader Technique JAMA Facial Plastic Surgery, February 23, 2011 Clinical Article
666 Endoscopic repair of Zenkers diverticulum by harmonic scalpel American Journal of Otolaryngology, February 23, 2011
667 Microsurgical Reconstruction of the Oral Cavity with Free Flaps from the Anterolateral Thigh and the Radial Forearm: A Comparison of Perioperative Data from 161 Cases Annals of Surgical Oncology, February 23, 2011
668 Safety, Efficacy, and Utility of Platelet-Rich Fibrin Matrix in Facial Plastic Surgery JAMA Facial Plastic Surgery, February 23, 2011
669 Incus Replacement Malleostapedotomy in Quiescent Chronic Otitis Media With a Mobile Stapes Footplate: An Alternative to TORP in Select Cases Otology & Neurotology, February 22, 2011 Clinical Article
670 Pediatric laryngeal trauma: A case series at a tertiary childrens hospital International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology , February 22, 2011 Clinical Article
671 Endoscopic Repair of Lateral Sphenoid Recess Cerebrospinal Fluid Leaks Indian Journal of Otolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery, February 22, 2011 Clinical Article
672 Impact of Floating Mass Transducer Coupling and Positioning in Round Window Vibroplasty Otology & Neurotology, February 22, 2011
673 Surgical management of troublesome mastoid cavities The Journal of Laryngology & Otology, February 21, 2011 Clinical Article
674 Revision Aural Atresia Surgery: Indications and Outcomes Otology & Neurotology, February 21, 2011 Clinical Article
675 Delayed Cochlear Implantation in Adults With Prelingual Severe-to-Profound Hearing Loss Otology & Neurotology, February 21, 2011
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Adenoidectomy plus tympanostomy tube insertion versus adenoidectomy plus myringotomy in children with obstructive sleep apnoea syndrome
The Journal of Laryngology & Otology, February 18, 2011
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677 Use of the alar base cinch suture in Le Fort I osteotomy: is it effective British Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, February 18, 2011 Clinical Article
678 Petrous Bone Cholesteatoma Removal With Hearing Preservation Otology & Neurotology, February 18, 2011 Clinical Article
679 Implications for Contralateral Bone-Conducted Transmission as Measured by Cochlear Vibrations Otology & Neurotology, February 18, 2011
680 Speech Development After Cochlear Implantation in Children From Bilingual Homes Otology & Neurotology, February 18, 2011
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.
Read the article summaryAs 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.
Read the article summaryAs 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).
Read the article summary1 Vacuum-assisted closure for complicated wounds in head and neck region after reconstruction Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery, April 22, 2013
2 Zonal Analysis of Facial Asymmetry and Its Clinical Significance in Facial Plastic Surgery JAMA Facial Plastic Surgery, February 14, 2013
3 Use of hyaluronic acid in the correction of contour asymmetries following rhinoplasty European Journal of Plastic Surgery, April 26, 2013
4 Correction of sequelae of rhinoplasty by lipofilling Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery, April 10, 2013
5 Effects of Salivary Bypass Tubes on Fistula and Stricture Formation JAMA Facial Plastic Surgery, April 9, 2013
6 Catastrophic outcomes are rare in outpatient plastic surgery: a multicenter analysis of 10,954 patients European Journal of Plastic Surgery, April 24, 2013 Review Article
7 Salvage circular laryngopharyngectomy and radial forearm free flap for recurrent hypopharyngeal cancer The Laryngoscope, March 25, 2013
8 Mini-nasoseptal flap for recalcitrant sphenoid sinusitis The American Journal of Rhinology & Allergy, April 15, 2013
9 The Safe Zone for Placement of Chin Implants Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, April 12, 2013
10 Ten-year experience in face and neck unit reconstruction using tissue expanders Burns, April 1, 2013 Review Article
11 Flap outcomes when training residents in microvascular anastomosis in the head and neck American Journal of Otolaryngology, April 4, 2013
12 Comparison of Fibular and Scapular Osseous Free Flaps for Oromandibular Reconstruction A Patient-Centered Approach to Flap Selection Flap Selection for Oromandibular Reconstruction JAMA Otolaryngology—Head & Neck Surgery, April 3, 2013
13 Use of AlloDerm in primary reconstruction after resection of squamous cell carcinoma of the lip and oral commissure American Journal of Otolaryngology, April 12, 2013
14 Full-Thickness Skin Graft Overlying a Separately Harvested Auricular Cartilage Graft for Nasal Alar Reconstruction Cartilage Graft for Nasal Alar Reconstruction JAMA Facial Plastic Surgery, April 2, 2013
15 Ear Lobule Reconstruction Using Nasal Septal Cartilage Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, April 12, 2013
16 Stem Cell Facelift: Between Reality and Fiction Aesthetic Surgery Journal, April 8, 2013 Review Article
17 The Diced Cartilage Glue Graft for Nasal Augmentation Morphometric Evidence of Longevity Diced Cartilage Glue Graft for Nasal Augmentation JAMA Facial Plastic Surgery, April 5, 2013
18 Aesthetic Refinement of Secondary Cranioplasty Using Methyl Methacrylate Bone Cements Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, April 23, 2013 Review Article
19 Assessment of Quality of Life in Patients Who Underwent Minimally Invasive Cosmetic Procedures Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, April 12, 2013
20 Evaluation of the Facial Artery on Computed Tomographic Angiography Using 64-Slice Multidetector Computed Tomography: Implications for Facial Reconstruction in Plastic Surgery Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, March 6, 2013
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