Publications by authors named "T Ayad"
C-H activation is a powerful strategy for forming C-C bonds without the need for prefunctionalization. In this paper, we present a general, direct, and regioselective palladium-catalyzed functionalization of a phosphorus heterocycle, 2-phenyl-1-isophosphinoline 2-oxide. The mild reaction conditions enabled the introduction of various functionalized alkenes.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFDevelopment of the "LAser Surgical skills Evaluation for Residents" (LASER) Scale Through a Modified Delphi Method.
J Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg
October 2024
Background: The CO laser is frequently used during microlaryngeal surgery (MLS) for a variety of pathology including laryngeal malignancy and stenosis. Learning how to use the laser safely is part of the curriculum for every otolaryngology resident. However, assessment of laryngoscopy technical skills can be challenging for supervisors, making it difficult to adequately provide feedback to trainees.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjective: Knowledge about voice prosthesis microbial colonization is vital in laryngectomized patients' quality of life (QoL). Herein, we aimed to explore the relationship between oral microbial patterns, demographic variables and voice prosthesis performance.
Methods: Thirty laryngectomy patients were assessed for microbial colonization in their voice prostheses and oral cavities.
Purpose: Peri-operative management of nasal cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leaks is not consensual due to limited evidence. The main aim of this study was to identify key factors in peri-operative management of endoscopic endonasal CSF leak repair among international experts.
Methods: A 60-item survey questionnaire collected opinions of members of international learned societies of ENT surgeons and neurosurgeons on nasal packing, post-operative instructions, antibiotic prophylaxis, and CSF volume depletion.
Article Synopsis
- Neck dissections (ND) are common in head and neck cancer treatment, and understanding their impact on quality of life (QoL) is crucial for patient care.
- Researchers translated and validated the Neck Dissection Impairment Index (NDII) into Canadian French through a three-phase process, which included translation, patient feedback, and testing for reliability.
- The validated Canadian French NDII demonstrated high internal consistency and strong test-retest validity, enabling better assessment of QoL impacts from neck surgeries in French-speaking patients and facilitating participation in clinical trials.