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1 Effect of early vs late tracheostomy placement on survival in patients receiving mechanical ventilation the tracman randomized trial early vs late tracheostomy placement JAMA, May 23, 2013 Evidence Based Medicine Clinical Article
2 Survival of diced and block cartilage grafts in combination with injectable calcium hydroxylapatite The Laryngoscope, May 22, 2013
3 Outcomes in head and neck reconstruction by surgical site and donor site The Laryngoscope, May 21, 2013 Review Article
4 Anatomical reconstructions of pediatric airways from endoscopic images: A pilot study of the accuracy of quantitative endoscopy The Laryngoscope, May 20, 2013 Clinical Article
5 Endoscopic intranasal surgery for congenital nasolacrimal duct obstruction--A new approach International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology , May 17, 2013 Clinical Article
6 Learning Curve for Transoral Robotic Surgery - A 4-Year Analysis JAMA Otolaryngology—Head & Neck Surgery, May 17, 2013 Clinical Article
7 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
8 Transoral robotic resection of oropharyngeal synovial sarcoma in a pediatric patient International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology , May 17, 2013
9 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
10 Fifteen years of experience with porous polyethylene: a retrospective study European Journal of Plastic Surgery, May 17, 2013 Review Article
11 A randomized study of suprastomal stents in laryngotracheoplasty surgery for grade III subglottic stenosis in children The Laryngoscope, May 16, 2013 Clinical Article
12 Hearing Preservation Surgery: Cochleostomy or Round Window Approach? A Systematic Review Otology & Neurotology, May 16, 2013 Evidence Based Medicine Review Article
13 Comparison between endoscopic and microscopic stapes surgery The Laryngoscope, May 16, 2013 Clinical Article
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Patient specific or routine preoperative workup in septoplasty: which one is cost-effective?
European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology, May 16, 2013
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15 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
16 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
17 Early Computed Tomography Findings of the Inner Ear After Stapes Surgery and Its Clinical Correlations Otology & Neurotology, May 15, 2013 Clinical Article
18 Current Principles of Facial Allotransplantation: The Brigham and Women's Hospital Experience Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, May 15, 2013 Clinical Article
19 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
20 Immediate Functional and Cosmetic Open Rhinoplasty Following Acute Nasal Fractures: Our Experience With Asian Noses Aesthetic Surgery Journal, May 13, 2013 Clinical Article
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).
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