Three-dimensional exoscope-assisted laser stapedotomy: a preliminary experience.

Purpose: Stapes surgery, despite the introduction of lasers and endoscopes, still represents a challenging procedure. Recently introduced 3-dimensional exoscopes have known advantages in otological surgery. This study aims to evaluate exoscopes role in stapes surgery, both from a surgical perspective and on the educational profile.

Reliability and validity of the Italian Eating Assessment Tool.

Objectives: We sought to evaluate the reliability and validity of the Italian EAT-10 (Italian Eating Assessment Tool; I-EAT-10).

Methods: The study consisted of 4 phases: item generation, internal consistency and reliability analysis, normative data generation, and validity analysis. Discussion of the EAT-10 with 30 patients and its back-translation were accomplished.

Reliability and validity of the Italian nose obstruction symptom evaluation (I-NOSE) scale.

The NOSE scale is a questionnaire assessing QOL related with nasal obstruction. The aim of this study was to culturally adapt the NOSE scale into Italian (I-NOSE). Prospective instrument validation study.

Multidimensional assessment of vocal changes in benign vocal fold lesions after voice therapy.

Objective: To evaluate through a multidimensional protocol voice changes after voice therapy in patients with benign vocal fold lesions.

Methods: 65 consecutive patients affected by benign vocal fold lesions were enrolled. Depending on videolaryngostroboscopy the patients were divided into 3 groups: 23 patients with Reinke's oedema, 22 patients with vocal fold cysts and 20 patients with gelatinous polyp.