The holmium:YAG laser lithotripsy-a non-invasive tool for removal of midsize stones of major salivary glands.

Incorporeal lithotripsy by using holmium:YAG laser has been recently successfully spread and used in the treatment of urolithiasis. Although this method is not as common in salivary gland surgery, it is also recommended for endoscopic treatment of sialolithiasis. In this study, we decided to analyse effectiveness of holmium:YAG laser method among patients with midsize stones as the treatment in this particular population is still not determined and remains in dispute.

The Knowledge of the Role of Papillomavirus-Related Head and Neck Pathologies among General Practitioners, Otolaryngologists and Trainees. A Survey-Based Study.

Objectives: The aim of the survey was to introduce knowledge of HPV's role in head and neck pathologies to general physicians (GPs), otorhinolaryngologists (ENTs) and newly graduated doctors, as well as to promote HPV-related diseases prevention.

Study Design: Cross-sectional study.

Methods: Self-designed questionnaire was sent to 2100 doctors.

Adverse histopathological findings in glottic cancer with anterior commissure involvement.

Open partial horizontal laryngectomy (OPHL) specimens include cartilage and lymph nodes. Pathological adverse findings (PAF): perichondrium, cartilage, perineural invasion, microvessel spread and prelaryngeal metastases can be detected histologically. We aimed at examining PAF in OPHL specimens and examining the interdependence with oncological outcomes.

Attempt to improve functional outcomes in supracricoid laryngectomy in T2b and T3 glottic cancers.

The goal of this study was to compare the survival rate and functional outcome of an open partial horizontal laryngectomies, Type IIa and modified Type IIa (OPHL Type IIa and OPHL mType IIa), in treatment of moderately advanced glottic carcinoma. Retrospective analysis. 80 Patients underwent OPHL Type IIa and 27, OPHL modified Type IIa (OPHL mType IIa) between the years 2001 and 2009.

[Influence of tendon surgery training on the quality of the suture].

Injuries of flexor tendons are one of the most common injuries that need surgical treatment at emergency room. Technique and quality of the surgery was performed are two factors of the utmost importance. The aim of the study was to determine influence of basic surgical training on the quality of suture.