Functional and oncologic results following transoral laser microsurgical excision of base of tongue carcinoma.

Objective: The study objective was to determine survival and functional results in patients who underwent transoral laser excision of base of tongue squamous cell carcinoma.

Study Design: This was a case series with chart review.

Subjects And Methods: Patients with biopsy-proven base of tongue squamous cell carcinoma primarily treated with transoral laser excision and followed for at least 24 months were included.

Endoscopic transnasal transethmoid ligation of the anterior ethmoid artery.

Background: The current otolaryngologic literature is lacking in basic science investigation regarding endoscopic anterior ethmoid artery (AEA) ligation as part of the armamentarium for epistaxis control. This investigation provides the anatomic rationale for endoscopic ligation of the AEA in the surgical treatment of epistaxis. In addition, it provides tools for identification of this vessel during routine endoscopic sinus surgery.