Publications by authors named "Ignacio Javier Fernandez"

Rationale: This study aimed to report an uncommon site of origin of a rare head-and-neck cancer, namely malignant granular cell tumour.

Patient Concerns: An 89-year-old female patient complained of persistent pharyngodynia and odynophagia for two months.

Diagnosis: Upon clinical examination, the right palatine tonsil was larger and palpably firmer than the contralateral.

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Objectives: The aim of this study is to compare voice outcomes in open partial horizontal laryngectomy vs. total laryngectomy (TL) with voice prosthesis.

Methods: In this retrospective monocentric study patients undergoing OPHL or TL with voice prosthesis were enrolled during the usual oncological follow-up consultations at the Otolaryngology and Audiology Unit of a University Hospital in the period between July 2022 and June 2023.

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Objectives: Among the complications of parotid surgery, facial palsy is frequent and burdened by high functional and social impact for the patient. There are few data on the efficacy of facial neuromuscular retraining (FNR) in patients with facial palsy after parotid surgery, and no data exist on its impact in timing and extent of recovery.

Material And Methods: A retrospective study was conducted on patients undergoing FN sparing parotid surgery and suffering from postoperative facial palsy.

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  • * Endoscopic ear surgery offers enhanced visibility and precision for procedures like ossiculoplasty (OPL), crucial for correctly positioning prosthetics in the middle ear.
  • * The article aims to serve as a detailed surgical manual for various OPL techniques, using both autologous and synthetic materials, to aid in the practical application of these methods in clinical settings.
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Purpose: A variety of lesions could arise from the GG area, or extend into this region from adjacent sites. The management of perigeniculate lesions includes observation, surgery, and radiation, according to the nature, the size of the lesion, and the accompanying symptoms. Preliminary experiences on the exclusive transcanal endoscopic approach to the GG area have shown safety and feasibility avoiding of any postauricular incision, or brain manipulation.

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Introduction: Saccular cysts are rare benign anomalies of the larynx (1.5% of laryngeal anomalies) determined by dilatation of the laryngeal saccule. They can be congenital or acquired.

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  • - This study explores the effectiveness of using rib bone grafts for reconstructing large anterior skull base defects, which can help prevent issues like frontal lobe sagging or herniation.
  • - Researchers retrospectively analyzed 10 patients who had multilayer skull base reconstructions, often following surgery for sinonasal malignancies or congenital conditions, using rib grafts without post-operative complications.
  • - The findings suggest that cortical rib bone grafts are a safe and reliable option for skull base reconstruction, especially beneficial for larger defects following tumor removal.
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Objective: To systematically review the published cases of bilateral facial palsy (BFP) to gather evidence on the clinical assessment and management of this pathology.

Methods: Following PRISMA statement recommendations, 338 abstracts were screened independently by two authors. Inclusion criteria were research articles of human patients affected by BFP, either central or peripheral; English, Italian, French or Spanish language; availability of the abstract, while exclusion criteria were topics unrelated to FP, and mention of unilateral or congenital FP.

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Objective: To assess the impact of the type of maintenance anesthesia on the bleeding conditions of the surgical field and hemodynamic parameters during endoscopic ear surgery (EES), comparing totally intravenous inhalational anesthesia (TIVA) with inhalational anesthesia (IA).

Study Design: Retrospective case-control study.

Setting: Tertiary referral center.

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Head and neck cancer of unknown primary (HNCUP) is defined as cervical lymph node metastases without a detectable primary tumor. The management of these patients presents a challenge to clinicians since guidelines in the diagnosis and treatment of HNCUP remain controversial. An accurate diagnostic workup is fundamental for the search for the hidden primary tumor to allow the best adequate treatment strategy.

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Horizontal glottectomy (HG) is a particular type of partial laryngectomy indicated for exclusive glottic tumor with anterior commissure involvement. The purpose of this study is to systematically review the literature about functional and oncological outcome of HG. This systematic review adhered to the recommendations of the PRISMA (Preferred Reporting Items of Systematic Reviews and Meta-analysis) 2009 guidelines.

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Objectives: This study investigates the possible benefits and limitations of the digital image enhancement systems provided by Storz Professional Image Enhancement System (SPIES) during endoscopic ear surgery (EES) for cholesteatoma. An increased detection of cholesteatoma residuals during the final steps of endoscopic surgery using DIE technology was hypothesized.

Design: Cross-sectional study.

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Laryngeal squamous cell cancer (LSCC) is one of the most common malignant tumors of the head and neck region, with a poor survival rate (5-year overall survival 50-80%) as a consequence of an advanced-stage diagnosis and high recurrence rate. Tobacco smoking and alcohol abuse are the main risk factors of LSCC development. An early diagnosis of LSCC, a prompt detection of recurrence and a more precise monitoring of the efficacy of different treatment modalities are currently needed to reduce the mortality.

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: Three-dimensional (3D) printing is an emerging tool in the creation of anatomical models for surgical training. Its use in endoscopic sinus surgery (ESS) has been limited because of the difficulty in replicating the anatomical details. : To describe the development of a patient-specific 3D printed multi-material simulator for use in ESS, and to validate it as a training tool among a group of residents and experts in ear-nose-throat (ENT) surgery.

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Purpose: To compare hearing results and complication rates between two groups of patients operated on by endoscopic stapes surgery (ESS) for otosclerosis, either with CO fiber laser or microdrill.

Methods: A case-control study was performed. All consecutive cases of CO fiber laser ESS operated at a single center during the period 2017-2020 (case group) were matched to a control group of patients operated by traditional technique, according to year of surgery, preoperative mean air-bone gap, sex and age.

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Purpose: Expanded Transcanal Transpromontorial Approach (ExpTTA) is an endomicroscopic technique that allow surgical excision of small and symptomatic neuromas limited to the internal auditory canal (IAC) or minimally invasive the cerebellopontine angle (CPA). ExpTTA is a safer alternative to the exclusive endoscopic technique as it allows a wider surgical field and better management of the auditory porus and CPA.

Methods: We report a retrospective case series of 34 patients who underwent ExpTTA between 2017 and 2022 at the ENT Departments of the University Hospital of Modena, Bologna and Verona.

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Purpose: Primary mucosal melanoma of the larynx (PLM) is a rare entity among head and neck cancers. Due to its rarity, clear protocols of management are not available. A deeper knowledge of the clinical and biological behaviour of PLM is strongly needed.

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Axial sections from preoperative magnetic resonance imaging without contrast, showing a cone-shaped lesion of the internal auditory canal, extending toward the most lateral part of the cerebello-pontine angle. (A) T1-weighted high-resolution isotropic volume excitation (THRIVE) sequence; (B) T1-weighted sequence; (C) Fluid attenuated inversion recovery (FLAIR) sequence. Laryngoscope, 133:282-286, 2023.

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Nowadays, head and neck surgical approaches need an increased level of anatomical knowledge and practical skills; therefore, the related learning curve is both flat and long. On such procedures, surgeons must decrease operating time as much as possible to reduce the time of general anesthesia and related stress factors for patients. Consequently, little time can be dedicated for training skills of students and young residents in the operating theater.

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In recent years there has been an increasing trend in the use of the endoscope to treat a variety of middle ear pathologies, including otosclerosis. Several studies comparing traditional microscopic and endoscopic stapes surgery have reported similar hearing results and an overall low rate of complications. The endoscope has unraveled its full potential in demanding settings of stapes surgery, such as unfavorable anatomy of the oval window niche or revision cases.

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Traditionally, otologic surgical training consisted of microscopic cadaveric dissections. However, during the last decades the endoscope has significantly changed the surgical perspective in the otologic field. Thus, the modern ear and lateral skull base surgeon should master the entire spectrum of endoscopic and microscopic approaches, with the aim of tailoring the procedure and guaranteeing the best possible functional outcome.

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