A Rare Case of Vocal Cord Paralysis in the Setting of Ramsay Hunt Syndrome.

Ramsay Hunt syndrome (RHS) with concomitant vocal cord paralysis (VCP) is a rare finding. This case is particularly rare because the patient lacked the symptoms of otalgia or hearing loss when in fact, a majority of cases typically demonstrate both hearing loss and otalgia. Unique to this case is also the fact that it was complicated by a concomitant infarction of the splenium corpus callosum and a right temporal meningioma.

Visualization of ex vivo rabbit olfactory mucosa and foramina with three-dimensional optical coherence tomography.

There is increasing interest in developing a minimally invasive imaging modality to safely evaluate dynamic microscopic changes of the olfactory mucosa and cribriform foramina. Herein, we utilized three-dimensional (3D) optical coherence tomography (OCT) to characterize the ex vivo stratified substructure of olfactory mucosa in rabbits and create 3D reconstructed images of olfactory foramina. Olfactory mucosa and cribriform plates from four New Zealand White rabbits were dissected and imaged using two swept-source OCT systems: (1) 1.

Features associated with surgically significant abscesses on computed tomography evaluation of the neck in pediatric patients.

Background: Neck-related chief complaints are common in the pediatric Emergency Department (ED), and although the incidence of pathology such as retropharyngeal abscesses is rare, the ability to rule out abscesses requiring surgical/procedural intervention is essential. However, there are no clear clinical guidelines regarding work-up and diagnosis in this population, possibly contributing to an excess use of potentially harmful and costly computed tomography (CT) imaging.

Objective: In this study we sought to identify historical, physical exam, and laboratory findings associated with surgically significant neck abscesses to better delineate CT neck imaging criteria.

Complications in Rhinoplasty: A Literature Review and Comparison with a Survey of Consent Forms.

Informed consent in rhinoplasty is a challenging process due to the technically demanding surgery with a wide array of potential complications. To underscore the significance of informed consent in rhinoplasty, its complications, and identify gaps in the consent process. Dual search and comparison.

Functional Outcomes, Quantitative Morphometry, and Aesthetic Analysis of Articulated Alar Rim Grafts in Septorhinoplasty.

Importance: The design, use, and indications for the articulated alar rim graft (AARG) and the functional and aesthetic improvements that can be achieved have not been fully characterized.

Objective: To analyze the functional and aesthetic outcomes of AARG placement on nasal airway function, nasal base shape change, and appearance.

Design, Setting, And Participants: A case series study of patients who underwent septorhinoplasty with placement of AARG at University of California, Irvine Medical Center, from 2015 to 2018 was carried out.

Adult ambulatory otologic surgery: Unplanned revisits and complications.

Objectives: Determine rates and reasons for unplanned revisits after ambulatory otologic surgery.

Methods: Cross-sectional analysis of State Ambulatory Surgery Databases of California, Florida, Iowa, and New York was performed for years 2010 and 2011. Ambulatory adult otology surgical procedures were linked to ambulatory, emergency, and inpatient databases for revisit encounters occurring within 30 days.

The Online Support Group as a Community: A Thematic Content Analysis of an Online Support Group for Idiopathic Subglottic Stenosis.

Objective:: Idiopathic subglottic stenosis (iSGS) is a rare disease with few local resources for individuals to use. With the explosive growth of online social networking, platforms such as Facebook possess compelling potential to facilitate user-driven sharing of health information and peer support. This study was performed to better understand the content shared in a busy online community for individuals with iSGS.

Burns in the head and neck: A national representative analysis of emergency department visits.

Objectives/hypothesis: Head and neck burns (HNBs) engender serious sequelae including airway edema, speech/swallowing dysfunction, sensory deficits, and scarring/disfigurement, often requiring significant reconstructive surgery. We used a nationally representative resource to estimate the number of visits to emergency departments (EDs), analyze burn types and demographic patterns, and identify specific consumer products involved.

Methods: The National Electronic Injury Surveillance System was evaluated for the most recent 5-year period available.