Publications by authors named "I Shochat"
Article Synopsis
- Laryngopharyngeal reflux (LPR) involves acidic stomach contents flowing back into the throat; the study aims to compare patients with LPR showing incidental findings (ILF) in laryngoscopy versus those without (WILF).
- A retrospective review of 160 patient charts from 2016-2018 revealed that 12.5% had ILF, with common findings including vocal cord issues like leukoplakia and polyps.
- Patients with ILF experienced significantly more severe symptoms like hoarseness and swallowing difficulties, emphasizing the importance of laryngoscopic exams in diagnosing LPR-related conditions.
Hemotympanum as a Complication of a Valsalva Maneuver during Childbirth.
Case Rep Otolaryngol
August 2023
Background: Hemotympanum may occur due to otic barotrauma secondary to Valsalva maneuver during the second phase of labor. A pressure differential across the tympanic membrane (TM) of about five psi can cause rupture. The increased intrathoracic and intraabdominal pressure spikes repeatedly manifested by "pushing" during second-stage labor easily approach (and may exceed) this level.
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- The study focused on pediatric patients with acute mastoiditis, analyzing how intravenous steroid therapy, patient demographics, and inflammatory markers affect outcomes.
- It involved 73 patients treated over a 10-year period, revealing that those who needed surgery had significantly higher C-reactive protein levels at admission.
- The findings suggest that steroid therapy can reduce hospital stays, males may experience more severe symptoms, and C-reactive protein levels are reliable indicators for surgical intervention.
Background: Evaluation and interpretation of the literature on obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) allows for consolidation and determination of the key factors important for clinical management of the adult OSA patient. Toward this goal, an international collaborative of multidisciplinary experts in sleep apnea evaluation and treatment have produced the International Consensus statement on Obstructive Sleep Apnea (ICS:OSA).
Methods: Using previously defined methodology, focal topics in OSA were assigned as literature review (LR), evidence-based review (EBR), or evidence-based review with recommendations (EBR-R) formats.