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MDLinx ENT:On this page you can find ranked summaries of the latest clinically-relevant ENT news articles, and medical journals updated every 24 hours. We’ve also included MDLinx Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery exclusive content chosen by our physician editor, D. Scott Cunningham, MD, PhD, and clinical pearls from our Smartest Doc daily quiz competition and Physician Review. Here’s how we do it:

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1 Endoscopic intranasal surgery for congenital nasolacrimal duct obstruction--A new approach International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology , May 17, 2013    Clinical Article

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

3 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

4 Transoral robotic resection of oropharyngeal synovial sarcoma in a pediatric patient International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology , May 17, 2013

5 Three-dimensional facial anthropometry of unilateral cleft lip infants with a structured light scanning system Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery, May 17, 2013    Clinical Article

6 Fifteen years of experience with porous polyethylene: a retrospective study European Journal of Plastic Surgery, May 17, 2013    Review Article

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7 A randomized study of suprastomal stents in laryngotracheoplasty surgery for grade III subglottic stenosis in children The Laryngoscope, May 16, 2013    Clinical Article

8 Hearing Preservation Surgery: Cochleostomy or Round Window Approach? A Systematic Review Otology & Neurotology, May 16, 2013    Evidence Based Medicine    Review Article

9 Comparison between endoscopic and microscopic stapes surgery The Laryngoscope, May 16, 2013    Clinical Article

10 Patient specific or routine preoperative workup in septoplasty: which one is cost-effective? European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology, May 16, 2013    Clinical Article
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11 rhBMP-2 with a Demineralized Bone Matrix Scaffold versus Autologous Iliac Crest Bone Graft for Alveolar Cleft Reconstruction Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, May 16, 2013    Review Article

12 Betahistine as an add-on: The magic bullet for postoperative nausea, vomiting and dizziness after middle ear surgery? Full Text Journal of Anaesthesiology Clinical Pharmacology, May 15, 2013    Clinical Article

13 Early Computed Tomography Findings of the Inner Ear After Stapes Surgery and Its Clinical Correlations Otology & Neurotology, May 15, 2013    Clinical Article

14 Current Principles of Facial Allotransplantation: The Brigham and Women's Hospital Experience Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, May 15, 2013    Clinical Article

15 Using bilaterally fascioperichondrial flaps with a distal and a proximal base combined with conventional otoplasty European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology, May 15, 2013    Clinical Article

16 Immediate Functional and Cosmetic Open Rhinoplasty Following Acute Nasal Fractures: Our Experience With Asian Noses Aesthetic Surgery Journal, May 13, 2013    Clinical Article

17 Patient Outcomes, Satisfaction, and Improvement in Headaches After Endoscopic Brow-lift JAMA Facial Plastic Surgery, May 10, 2013    Clinical Article

18 Randomized, Controlled, Phase 3 Study to Evaluate the Safety and Efficacy of Fibrin Sealant VH S/D 4 s-apr (Artiss) to Improve Tissue Adherence in Subjects Undergoing Rhytidectomy Aesthetic Surgery Journal, May 10, 2013    Clinical Article

19 Sequential Chimeric Anterolateral Thigh Flap for Reconstruction of Through-and-Through Oropharyngeal Defects with No Suitable Neck Recipient Vessels Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, May 10, 2013    Clinical Article

20 A Monitoring Tool for Performance Improvement in Plastic Surgery at the Individual Level Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, May 8, 2013    Review Article

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Clinical Pearls in Otolaryngology

Highlights in Otolaryngology

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 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

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

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