Publications by authors named "G E LILLY"
Objective: Idiopathic subglottic stenosis (iSGS) is a progressive fibrotic condition of the subglottis that presents in women of northern European descent. Endoscopic dilation is a common surgical approach to management of iSGS. The surgery-free interval, or the time between endoscopic dilation procedures is considered an indicator of disease severity.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFRefractory Chronic Cough: A State-of-the-Art Review for Otolaryngologists.
Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg
November 2024
Article Synopsis
- Patients with refractory chronic cough (RCC) are increasingly visiting otolaryngology clinics, requiring better evaluation and management after standard treatments have failed.
- This review highlights new treatment options for RCC, focusing on disrupting the hypersensitive cough reflex through various methods such as neuromodulators, nerve blockades, and behavioral therapies.
- Understanding these emerging strategies is essential for improving treatment outcomes as more patients seek specialized care for RCC in otolaryngology.
Background: Complex scalp wounds with cranial/dural involvement are challenging to reconstruct. Successful reconstruction can be achieved with cranial implants/hardware and free flap coverage. Wounds can breakdown and require revision procedures.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFCigarette smoking can cause and/or worsen a variety of health conditions. The U.S.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe World Trade Center Health Program: Cancer screening and cancer care best practices.
Arch Environ Occup Health
June 2023
The events of September 11, 2001 (9/11) exposed nearly a half million persons to many carcinogenic chemicals and dusts, as well as psychological and physical stressors. Subsequent epidemiologic studies of 9/11-exposed persons have suggested elevated risks for some cancers, e.g.
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