Extended endonasal approach versus maxillary swing approach to the parapharyngeal space.

Background: The nasopharyngeal and parapharyngeal spaces are difficult for surgeons to access. Of the various external routes described, the maxillary swing has emerged as the gold standard because of its simplicity. However, its morbidity has led to the development of less invasive techniques.

Povidone-iodine for the management of oral mucositis during cancer therapy.

Oral mucositis (OM) is a common and often dose-limiting side effect of cancer therapy. Povidone iodine (PVP-I) formulations have been shown to decrease the incidence and severity of OM, but the relevance of these findings remains unclear. The objective of the present study was to review evidence for the use of PVP-I for OM management.

Glottic neurofibroma in an elderly patient: a case report.

Introduction: Neurogenic tumors of the larynx are extremely rare, accounting for less than 1% of all benign laryngeal tumors. The lesions that have been described in current literature are located either in the supraglottis or subglottis, mainly affecting the pediatric population and associated with von Recklinghausen disease.

Study Design: Descriptive study of an unusual case of an isolated neurofibroma of the glottis in an elderly patient with no history of neurofibromatosis.

Association between anxiety, type A personality, and treatment outcome of dysphonia due to benign causes.

Objective: Dysphonia has been linked to psychosocial factors such as anxiety and personality type. The aim of this study is to determine whether these factors also affect the treatment outcome of benign dysphonia.

Study Design: Prospective case series.

Maxillary mucosal cyst is not a manifestation of rhinosinusitis: results of a prospective three-dimensional CT study of ophthalmic patients.

Background: Mucosal cysts in the maxillary antrum (MMC) are a common finding in imaging of the paranasal sinuses. Their significance remains in doubt and their prevalence in the general nonrhinitic population is unknown.

Objectives: To establish the prevalence of MMCs in patients without nasal complaints and identify any association with putative causative factors.

Analysis of formant frequencies in patients with oral or oropharyngeal cancers treated by glossectomy.

Aims: To compare voice quality as defined by formant analysis using a sustained vowel in patients who have undergone a partial glossectomy with a group of normal subjects.

Methods & Procedures: The design consisted of a single centre, cross-sectional cohort study. The setting was an Adult Tertiary Referral Unit.

Electroglottographic and perceptual evaluation of tracheoesophageal speech.

To optimize tracheoesophageal (TO) speech after total laryngectomy, it is vital to have a robust tool of assessment to help investigate deficiencies, document changes, and facilitate therapy. We sought to evaluate and validate electroglottography (EGG) as an important tool in the multidimensional assessment of TO speech. This study is a cross-sectional study of the largest cohort of TO speakers treated by a single surgeon.

Assessment of the formant frequencies in normal and laryngectomized individuals using linear predictive coding.

The objective of this study was to assess the difference in voice quality as defined by acoustical analysis using sustained vowel in laryngectomized patients in comparison with normal volunteers. This was designed as a retrospective single center cohort study. An adult tertiary referral unit formed the setting of this study.

Cricothyroid approximation and subluxation in 21 male-to-female transsexuals.

Objectives: To evaluate the medium-term outcome of cricothyroid approximation and subluxation (CTAS) with postoperative speech therapy for pitch elevation in male-to-female transsexuals.

Study Design: Retrospective study of male-to-female transsexuals who underwent pitch-raising surgery between November 1996 and August 2001.

Methods: Twenty-one male-to-female transsexuals opted for surgical feminization of their voices after inadequate improvements with speech therapy alone.

Follicular dendritic cell sarcoma arising from the hypopharynx.

Follicular dendritic cell (FDC) tumours have been described recently as malignant tumours arising from accessory cells of the lymph nodes. They are rare tumours with fewer than 70 cases occurring worldwide. They usually present in cervical or abdominal lymph nodes, with very few occurring extranodally.

The association between periodontal disease and peritonsillar infection: a prospective study.

Objective: To study the relationship between periodontal status and peritonsillar disease/recurrent tonsillitis.

Study Design And Setting: A total of 158 patients presenting over a 3-year period with peritonsillar abscess (PTA) confirmed by needle aspiration and a control group of 112 patients booked for elective tonsillectomy for recurrent tonsillitis (RT) were examined in terms of their periodontal status using the WHO Community Periodontal Index of Treatment Needs (CPITN).

Results: The mean CPITN index was 2.