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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 Pediatric tracheotomy: Are the indications changing International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology , May 23, 2013 Review Article
3 Acr appropriateness criteria treatment of stage 1 t1 glottic cancer Head & Neck, May 23, 2013 Review Article
4 Quantitative evaluation of vocal-fold mucosal irregularities using GLCM-based texture analysis The Laryngoscope, May 23, 2013 Review Article
5 Access to the parapharyngeal space: An anatomical study comparing the endoscopic and open approaches The Laryngoscope, May 23, 2013 Review Article
6 An outcome analysis of mechanically ventilated middle aged and elderly taiwanese patients undergoing tracheostomy Full Text International Journal of Gerontology, May 23, 2013 Review Article
7 High Prevalence of Exercise-Induced Laryngeal Obstruction in Athletes Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, May 22, 2013 Review Article
8 The management of recurrent croup in children The Journal of Laryngology & Otology, May 22, 2013 Clinical Article
9 Medically unexplained symptoms and somatisation in ENT The Journal of Laryngology & Otology, May 22, 2013 Review Article
10 Level IIB lymph node metastasis in laryngeal and hypopharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma The Laryngoscope, May 22, 2013 Review Article
11 Diagnosis of laryngotracheal stenosis from routine pulmonary physiology using the Expiratory Disproportion Index The Laryngoscope, May 22, 2013 Clinical Article
12 We can predict post palatoplasty velopharyngeal insufficiency in cleft palate patients The Laryngoscope, May 22, 2013 Review Article
13 Effect-site concentration of remifentanil to prevent cough after laryngomicrosurgery The Laryngoscope, May 21, 2013 Clinical Article
14 The effect of geniglossal advancement on airway flow using a computational flow dynamics model The Laryngoscope, May 21, 2013 Review Article
15 Comparing nebulized water versus saline after laryngeal desiccation challenge in Sjögrens Syndrome The Laryngoscope, May 21, 2013 Review Article
16 Sendai virus transgene in a novel gene therapy for laryngotracheal disease The Laryngoscope, May 21, 2013 Review Article
17 Gabapentin Therapy of Hiccups Annals of Pharmacotherapy, May 20, 2013 Clinical Article
18 Anatomical reconstructions of pediatric airways from endoscopic images: A pilot study of the accuracy of quantitative endoscopy The Laryngoscope, May 20, 2013 Clinical Article
19 Risk factors associated with hypoxemia during foreign body removal from airways in childhood International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology , May 20, 2013 Review Article
20 Neuromonitoring of the laryngeal nerves in thyroid surgery: a critical appraisal of the literature European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology, May 20, 2013 Review 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).
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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