Impact of FESS on symptomatology and quality of life of patients with CRSsNP.

Purpose: Chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) has an impact on health related quality of life (HRQOL). The objective of this study was to examine generic and disease specific HRQOL and symptoms in CRS patients before and 6 months after sinus surgery.

Methods: This prospective, observational study consisted of 30 patients with chronic sinusitis.

Extracapsular Dissection Versus Superficial Parotidectomy for Benign Parotid Tumors: A Bibliometric and Visual Analysis.

Utilizing data extracted from Scopus and Web of Science databases, all the publications comparing "Superficial Parotidectomy" AND "Extracapsular dissection" were considered. Original research, review articles, letters, and note articles were included. Data about publication frequency, language distribution, authorship patterns, co-occurrence of keywords, and citation counts were extracted.

Complex Management of Brain Metastases in Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma: A Case Report and Literature Review.

Head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC) can, in rare instances, metastasize to the CNS, which is often associated with a poor prognosis. We present the case of a 65-year-old male with a history of HNSCC who developed two enhancing brain lesions: one in the right parietal region and another in the right insular region. Initially, the patient was managed with CyberKnife radiosurgery targeting both lesions.

Management of Aesthetical and Functional Complications after Total Parotidectomy. First Long-Term Experiences with Dermal Matrix Surgimend ® in Patient Affected by Malignant Parotid Tumors.

Background: This is an observational cohort study on patients affected by malignant parotid tumors treated with total parotidectomy. The aim of our work is to analyze and compare the effects and complications after parotidectomy, using or not SurgiMend ®.

Methods: 40 patients were retrospectively enrolled between September 2014 and June 2020.