Risk Factors for Post Laryngectomy Pharyngocutaneous Fistula and Impact of Pharyngeal Suture Type on Fistula Characteristics.

Introduction: Pharyngocutaneous fistula (PCF) is the most common complication following total laryngectomy (TL). The factors contributing to its occurrence are still a matter of debate. The impact of suture type has been relatively underexplored.

Evaluation of Nasal Obstruction Following Septoturbinoplasty Using the VAS and NOSE Scale.

Introduction: Patient satisfaction with septoturbinoplasty was measured using the subjective visual analogue scale (VAS) and Nasal Obstruction Symptom Evaluation (NOSE) scale. In addition, those factors that impacted satisfaction were confirmed.

Materials And Methods: We conducted an observational study of patients who underwent septoturbinoplasty.

Influence of meteorological variables on the frequency of visits and hospital admission for epistaxis in a city with a cold semi-arid climate (Lorca, Spain).

Background And Objectives: Epistaxis is a common emergency for otorhinolaryngologists. Although the aetiological factors have been widely studied, they remain subject to debate. The role of meteorological variables has been discussed in recent years, but results have been inconsistent.

Laryngeal Myofibroblastic Tumor: A New Therapeutic Approach. A Case Report.

Myofibroblastic tumors are rare lesions which can affect any part of the body. Although benign, their mass effect causes symptoms that can become life-threatening. Supraglottic laryngeal involvement is extremely rare, with only 4 cases described in the English literature.

Epidemiology of otorhinolaryngologic emergencies in a secondary hospital: analysis of 64,054 cases.

Purpose: To determine the incidence and distribution of care in relation to urgent otorhinolaryngologic pathologies by the different medical specialist units.

Methods: A descriptive, observational and retrospective study was conducted of patients seen by the Emergency Service at a secondary hospital over the course of 7 years (2011-2017).

Results: A total of 546,701 patients were seen during the period in question, of which 64,054 presented with otorhinolaryngologic symptoms.

Cochlear implantation in patients with inner ear bone malformations with posterior labyrinth involvement: an exploratory study.

Inner ear bone malformations are one cause of profound sensorineural hearing loss. This investigation focused on those affecting the posterior labyrinth, especially enlarged vestibular aqueduct syndrome, which is associated with fluctuating and progressive hearing loss. The objectives of this study were to analyze the behavior of the electrical stimulation, auditory functionality and linguistic development in patients with inner ear malformations involving the posterior labyrinth.

Effectiveness of cochlear implant in inner ear bone malformations with anterior labyrinth involvement.

Objective: To study electrical stimulation, auditory functionality, and language development in patients with inner ear malformations involving the anterior labyrinth who underwent cochlear implantation.

Study Design: Retrospective case review.

Setting: Reference hospital for cochlear implantation.

Effects of oxymetazoline on nasal flow and maximum aerobic exercise performance in patients with inferior turbinate hypertrophy.

Objectives/hypothesis: To determine the effect of topical intranasal oxymetazoline on nasal resistance and aerobic exercise performance in patients with nasal congestion caused by inferior turbinate hypertrophy.

Study Design: Individual randomized controlled trial.

Methods: Eight patients with inferior turbinate hypertrophy performed a set of exercise tests to exhaustion 1 week apart.

[Incidence, hospital stay and risk factors associated with the occurrence of pharyngo-cutaneous fistula after total laryngectomy].

Introduction And Objectives: Pharyngo-cutaneous fistula (PCF) is one of the main problems for patients undergoing total laryngectomy. There are many risk factors described and associated with the appearance of PCF; however, some of these are currently under discussion. The aim of this work is to analyse the incidence of PCF, hospital stay and associated risk factors in patients undergoing total laryngectomy in a secondary hospital.