Is the Use of Dexmedetomidine Upon Emergence From Anesthesia Associated With Neck Hematoma Formation Following Head and Neck Microvascular Reconstruction?

Background: Dexmedetomidine (DEX) is a highly selective alpha-2-receptor agonist, and its use has not been well studied in major microvascular reconstructive surgery of the head and neck.

Purpose: The purpose is to measure the association between DEX and neck hematoma formation in subjects undergoing head and neck microvascular reconstructive surgery.

Study Design, Setting, Sample: The investigators implemented a retrospective cohort study on subjects undergoing microvascular head and neck reconstruction for benign and malignant pathology at the University of Alabama at Birmingham from 2014 to 2021.

Mycotic Pseudoaneurysm: Clinical Course, Management and Prognosis.

Pseudoaneurysm of vessels (most common in arteries), in general, happens when a blood vessel wall is damaged leading to leakage of blood and its collection in the surrounding tissue, essentially resulting in a false aneurysm. These false collections can be problematic and can develop in any location. However, their most common clinical presentation is in the femoral arteries.

Qualitative analysis of sinus surgery posts on popular social media platforms.

Introduction: Social media platforms are constantly evolving and expanding to new populations, exposing their users to various topics and serving as an informal educational resource. Medical ideas and topics are freely discussed online, making understanding of what is present on these platforms of particular importance to the practicing medical professional. In the field of otolaryngology, the public social media portrayal of sinus surgery has not been previously reported.