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161 Benefits of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation for major blunt tracheobronchial trauma in the paediatric age group European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery, April 5, 2013
162 Oropharyngeal dysphagia in an elderly post-operative hip fracture population: a prospective cohort study Age and Aging, April 4, 2013 Review Article
163 Reliability of a Transnasal Flexible Fiberoptic In-Office Laryngeal Biopsy JAMA Otolaryngology—Head & Neck Surgery, April 4, 2013 Review Article
164 Surgical Treatment of Nonmalignant Tracheoesophageal Fistula: A Thirty-Five Year Experience Annals of Thoracic Surgery, April 4, 2013 Clinical Article
165 Quantifying the effects of altering ambient humidity on ionic composition of vocal fold surface fluid The Laryngoscope, April 4, 2013 Clinical Article
166 Medialization thyroplasty for voice restoration after transoral cordectomy European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology, April 4, 2013 Review Article
167 Use of the Carbon Dioxide Laser for Tracheobronchial Lesions in Children JAMA Otolaryngology—Head & Neck Surgery, April 3, 2013 Clinical Article
168 Regenerative phonosurgical treatments for vocal fold scar and sulcus with basic fibroblast growth factor The Laryngoscope, April 3, 2013 Review Article
169 Timing of tracheostomy after anterior cervical spine fixation The Journal of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery, April 3, 2013 Review Article
170 Battery Ingestion Leading to Bilateral Vocal Cord Paresis JAMA Otolaryngology—Head & Neck Surgery, April 3, 2013
171 Carbon Dioxide Laser Endoscopic Posterior Cordotomy Technique for Bilateral Abductor Vocal Cord Paralysis A 15-Year Experience CO 2 Laser Endoscopic Posterior Cordotomy JAMA Otolaryngology—Head & Neck Surgery, April 2, 2013 Clinical Article
172 A randomised, non-crossover study of the GuardianCPV Laryngeal Mask versus the LMA Supreme in paralysed, anaesthetised female patients Anaesthesia, April 2, 2013 Clinical Article
173 Laryngeal pathologies as an etiologic factor of obstructive sleep apnea syndrome in children International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology , April 2, 2013 Clinical Article
174 Vocal fold insufficiency: medialization laryngoplasty vs calcium hydroxylapatite microspheres (Radiesse Voice) Acta Oto-Laryngologica , April 1, 2013 Clinical Article
175 Tracheal intubation with rocuronium using a modified timing principle Full Text Korean Journal of Anesthesiology, March 29, 2013 Clinical Article
176 Feasibility of the video-laryngoscope (GlideScope) for endotracheal intubation during uninterrupted chest compressions in actual advanced life support: A clinical observational study in an urban emergency department Resuscitation, March 29, 2013 Clinical Article
177 Evaluating the significance of level IIb neck dissection for hypopharyngeal cancer Head & Neck, March 29, 2013 Review Article
178 Usability and performance characteristics of the pediatric air-Q intubating laryngeal airway Canadian Journal of Anesthesia, March 29, 2013 Clinical Article
179 The predictive value of Mullers maneuvre for CPAP titration in OSAHS patients European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology, March 29, 2013 Review Article
180 Metastasis at a tracheostomy site as the presenting sign of late recurrent breast cancer Head & Neck, March 29, 2013
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 Vocal fold insufficiency: medialization laryngoplasty vs calcium hydroxylapatite microspheres (Radiesse Voice) Acta Oto-Laryngologica , April 1, 2013
2 Tracheostomy in the critically ill: the myth of dead space Anesthesia and Intensive Care, March 26, 2013
3 Long-term functional results after endoscopic cricopharyngeal myotomy with CO2 laser: a retrospective study of 32 cases European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology, March 13, 2013 Review Article
4 Antibiotics for acute laryngitis in adults Cochrane Reviews, April 11, 2013
5 A reconstructive algorithm and classification system for transoral oropharyngeal defects Head & Neck, April 29, 2013 Review Article
6 Composite pH predicts esomeprazole response in laryngopharyngeal reflux without typical reflux syndrome The Laryngoscope, April 12, 2013
7 Endoscopic or external approach revision surgery for pharyngeal pouch following primary endoscopic stapling: which is the favoured approach European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology, April 18, 2013 Review Article
8 A new paradigm for the management of essential vocal tremor with botulinum toxin The Laryngoscope, April 12, 2013
9 Risk of fatal cerebrovascular accidents after external beam radiation therapy for early stage glottic larynx cancer Head & Neck, April 24, 2013
10 Oropharyngeal dysphagia in an elderly post-operative hip fracture population: a prospective cohort study Age and Aging, April 4, 2013 Review Article
11 Quality of life after transoral laser microresection of laryngeal cancer: A longitudinal study Journal of Surgical Oncology, April 24, 2013
12 Transnasal endoscopic steroid injection: A practical and effective alternative treatment for benign vocal fold disorders The Laryngoscope, March 18, 2013
13 Laryngeal pathologies as an etiologic factor of obstructive sleep apnea syndrome in children International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology , April 2, 2013
14 Therapeutic Strategies for Laryngeal Manifestations of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease Journal of Clinical Gastroenterology, February 28, 2013 Review Article
15 Primary tracheoesophageal puncture in salvage laryngectomy patients The Laryngoscope, March 22, 2013
16 Long-term compliance with nasal continuous positive airway pressure therapy for sleep apnea syndrome in an otorhinolaryngological office European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology, April 17, 2013
17 Carbon Dioxide Laser Endoscopic Posterior Cordotomy Technique for Bilateral Abductor Vocal Cord Paralysis A 15-Year Experience CO 2 Laser Endoscopic Posterior Cordotomy JAMA Otolaryngology—Head & Neck Surgery, April 2, 2013
18 Comparison of Pentax-AWS Airwayscope, Airtraq and Miller laryngoscope for tracheal intubation by novice doctors during infant cardiopulmonary resuscitation simulation: a randomized crossover trial Journal of Anesthesia, April 9, 2013
19 Results of 226 patients with T3 laryngeal carcinoma after treatment with transoral laser microsurgery Head & Neck, April 23, 2013
20 Tracheal Foreign Bodies: Are Radiographs Misleading? Pediatric Emergency Care, April 10, 2013 Review Article
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