Preoperative n-BCA embolization in the resection of submandibular lymphatic malformations refractory to sclerotherapy treatment: A pilot case series.

Objective: Lymphatic malformations in the submandibular neck pose unique challenges to treatment that elevate their risk of recurrence. This case series provides a review of five patients, previously treated with sclerotherapy or with a history of multiple infections, who were treated in a novel fashion: single-stage resection using preoperative n-butyl cyanoacrylate (n-BCA) glue embolization.

Methods: We performed a retrospective medical record review of five patients who underwent single-stage n-BCA embolization by Interventional Radiology followed by surgical resection by Otolaryngology, including a review of their symptoms, previous treatments, and post-treatment surveillance, with follow-up ranging from 4 to 24 months after the treatment of interest.

Tolerance of Patients Using Different Approaches in Laryngeal Office-Based Procedures.

Objective: To evaluate the tolerance, overall experience, procedure discomfort, and patient anxiety using different routes in office-based laryngeal procedures.

Subjects And Methods: We performed a retrospective analysis of patients undergoing office-based laryngeal procedures for the treatment or diagnosis of laryngeal lesions via transnasal, transoral, or percutaneous routes. Tolerability, overall experience, procedure discomfort, and patient's anxiety were evaluated and reported on a custom scale over 5.

Diagnostic Yield of Office-Based Laryngeal Biopsy in Patients With Leukoplakia; A Case Study With Review of the Literature.

Objective: To review the authors experience in un-sedated office-based biopsies of patients with vocal fold leukoplakia and to review the literature.

Material And Method: A retrospective review of 29 patients was conducted.

Results: A total of 41 office-based procedures were performed (eight patients had bilateral vocal fold lesions and four patients had the procedure performed twice).

Volumetric measures of the paralyzed vocal fold using computerized tomography; its clinical implication.

Objective: To report the volumetric measures of the paralyzed vocal fold in patients undergoing injection laryngoplasty.

Material And Method: All the medical records of patients with unilateral vocal fold paralysis who had high resolution computerized tomography scan of the neck and chest prior to injection laryngoplasty between October 2015 and May 2018 were included. Volumetric evaluation of the vocal folds was performed by measuring the vocal fold height using coronal images and the vocal fold length and width using axial images.

Prevalence of MTD among Patients with Functional Dysphagia.

Objective: To assess the prevalence of laryngeal muscle tension patterns among patients with functional dysphagia.

Study Design: Retrospective study.

Setting: The study took place at a university medical center.

The Prevalence of Dysphonia and Dysphagia Symptoms in Patients on Statin Therapy.

Objective: To investigate the effect of statin therapy on swallowing and phonation.

Methods: A group of patients on statin therapy and another group not on statins (controls) presenting to the endocrinology clinic between January 2018 and April 2018 were asked to participate. All patients filled Voice Handicap Index (VHI-10), Eating Assessment Tool (EAT-10), and Likert scales for vocal fatigue and hoarseness.

Sexual Dimorphism in Laryngeal Volumetric Measurements Using Magnetic Resonance Imaging.

The objective of this study is to investigate the dimensional and volumetric measurements in the thyroarytenoid (TA) muscle in men and women using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). The hypothesis is that there is a gender-related difference in these measurements. A retrospective chart review of 76 patients who underwent MRI of the neck at the American University of Beirut Medical Center was conducted.

The Prevalence of Dysphonia and Dysphagia in Patients with Vitamin D Deficiency.

Objective: To investigate the prevalence of phonatory and swallowing symptoms in patients with hypovitaminosis D.

Methods/design: All patients presenting to the endocrinology clinic and investigated for vitamin D deficiency between January 2018 and April 2018 were asked to participate in this study. Demographic data included age, gender, allergy, and history of smoking.

Laser Partial Arytenoidectomy as an Office Procedure.

Bilateral vocal fold paralysis is a disabling condition that results in airway symptoms, dysphonia, and sometimes difficulty swallowing. Various types of glottal widening procedures have been described in the literature, all of which are performed in the operating room under general anesthesia. The aim is to report laser partial arytenoidectomy as an office-based treatment modality in a patient with bilateral vocal fold paralysis.

Adverse Reaction to Restylane: A Review of 63 Cases of Injection Laryngoplasty.

The aim of this study is to review the prevalence of adverse reactions to cross-linked hyaluronic acid (HA) following injection laryngoplasty and discuss possible mechanisms. A retrospective chart review of patients who underwent injection laryngoplasty using HA was conducted. Demographic data included age, gender, etiology, site of injection, and amount injected.

Pathogenic Role of Reinke's Edema in Snoring and Obstructive Sleep Apnea.

Objective: To investigate the association between vocal fold Reinke's edema, snoring, and obstructive sleep apnea.

Design/methods: Twenty-five patients diagnosed with Reinke's edema and 25 patients with normal laryngeal examination, matched according to age, gender, and body mass index were recruited for this prospective study. Demographic data included age, gender, and body mass index.

Risk of post-operative hemorrhage after adenoidectomy and tonsillectomy: Value of the preoperative determination of partial thromboplastin time and prothrombin time.

Introduction: Tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy (T& A) are the most common pediatric surgical procedures performed world-wide. Bleeding remains the most common complication of these procedures with 1-5.7% prevalence.

Injection Laryngoplasty in Patients With Puberphonia.

Puberphonia is a common vocal disorder characterized by the persistence of high vocal pitch postpuberty. Affected individuals may suffer from social impediments that can markedly affect their quality of life. Voice therapy is invariably offered as a main treatment modality with a successful outcome.

Application of Thulium Laser as Office-based Procedure in Patients With Vocal Fold Polyps.

Purpose: To report the voice outcome measures of thulium laser therapy as an office procedure in patients with vocal fold polyps.

Method: This is a retrospective chart review of all patients with vocal fold polyps who underwent office-based thulium laser treatment between November 2016 and December 2017. Demographic data were collected.

Predictive value of globus pharyngeus in patients with functional dysphonia versus organic dysphonia.

Objectives/hypothesis: This is a retrospective study investigating the prevalence of globus pharyngeus in patients with dysphonia.

Study Design: Retrospective chart review.

Methods: The study examined the prevalence of globus pharyngeus in patients presenting with history of dysphonia at the American University of Beirut Medical Center Voice Center was performed.

Voice outcome measures after flexible endoscopic injection laryngoplasty.

Objective: To report voice outcome measures after injection laryngoplasty using the transnasal or transoral flexible endoscopic technique.

Methods: A retrospective review of all patients who underwent flexible endoscopic injection laryngoplasty between June 2010 and August 2016 was carried out. Only those patients who had pre- and post-injection voice outcome measures recorded were included.

Vocal tract symptoms: Severity and frequency in patients on statins.

The objective of the study was to analyze the frequency and severity of vocal tract symptoms in patients on statins. A total of 73 patients were enrolled in this study, 44 patients who were taking statins and 29 controls not taking statins. The severity and frequency of vocal tract discomfort was assessed using the Vocal Tract Discomfort scale.

Prevalence of Dysphagia in Patients With Non-neoplastic Vocal Fold Pathology.

Objectives: To examine the prevalence of dysphagia in patients presenting with dysphonia and diagnosed with non-neoplastic vocal fold pathology.

Methods: A total of 45 patients presenting with dysphonia and diagnosed with non-neoplastic vocal fold pathology and a control group matched according to age and gender were included. Patients with recent history of respiratory tract infection, laryngeal surgery or manipulation, neurologic disorders, head and neck tumors, or history of chemotherapy/radiotherapy were excluded.

Unilateral Vocal Fold Paralysis in Parkinson Disease: Case Report and Review of the Literature.

Objective: The objective of this study was to report the first case of unilateral vocal fold paralysis in a patient with Parkinson disease (PD) and to review the literature.

Methods: This is a case report and literature review following PubMed search using the keywords "Parkinson," "vocal fold paralysis," "vocal fold palsy," "vocal fold immobility," "vocal fold adductor palsy," "airway obstruction," and "stridor."

Results: A total of 18 subjects diagnosed with PD and vocal fold paralysis were described.