Publications by authors named "P M Fisichella"
Article Synopsis
- * A group of 48 international experts used a modified Delphi process to review and reach a consensus on 48 statements regarding LPR, achieving agreement on 38 of them (79.2%) after three voting rounds.
- * The consensus defines LPR as a disease caused by reflux of stomach contents affecting the upper aerodigestive tract, and highlights specific symptoms and diagnostic tools to aid clinicians in recognizing and diagnosing the condition.
Facelift thyroid surgery: a systematic review of indications, surgical and functional outcomes.
J Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg
April 2023
Objective: To investigate indications, surgical and functional outcomes of robotic or endoscopic facelift thyroid surgery (FTS) and whether FTS reported comparable outcomes of other surgical approaches.
Data Sources: PubMed, Cochrane Library, and Scopus.
Review Methods: A literature search was conducted about indications, clinical and surgical outcomes of patients who underwent FTS using PICOTS and PRISMA Statements.
Background: Laryngopharyngeal reflux (LPR) is a common otolaryngologic diagnosis. Treatment of presumed LPR remains challenging, and limited frameworks exist to guide treatment.
Methods: Using RAND/University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) Appropriateness Methods, a modified Delphi approach identified consensus statements to guide LPR treatment.
The face mask has been used to protect against airborne diseases throughout history. We conducted a historical review of the literature on the origin of the face mask, the scientific evidence of its benefits, and its implications for domestic and international politics. We performed a comprehensive search for peer- and nonpeer- reviewed literature published between 1905 and 2020.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFGastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is prevalent and may be associated with both esophageal and extraesophageal syndromes, which include various pulmonary conditions. GERD may lead to pulmonary complications through the "reflux" (aspiration) or "reflex" (refluxate-triggered, vagally mediated airway spasm) mechanisms. While GERD may cause or worsen pulmonary disorders, changes in respiratory mechanics due to lung disease may also increase reflux.
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