Publications by authors named "T Shpitzer"
Objective: Few studies have reported risk factors for post-thyroidectomy hypoparathyroidism (HPT) in children. We aimed to identify predicting factors for transient and permanent HPT after total thyroidectomy in pediatric patients.
Study Design: Retrospective review of medical charts.
Background: Depth of invasion (DOI) has a significant clinical impact on the staging system of oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC). We aimed to compare the prognostic impact of treating DOI as a continuous variable rather than a categorical one.
Methods: A retrospective review of 277 OSCC patients surgically treated in a tertiary care center from 2000 to 2020, with a minimum 2-year follow-up.
Objectives: Differentiated thyroid cancer (DTC) is rare in the pediatric population. It remains unclear whether younger children are at greater risk of more aggressive disease. We aimed to identify prognostic factors for aggressive pediatric DTC and to define an appropriate age stratification.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFManagement and prognosis of iatrogenic perforations of the cervical oesophagus and hypopharynx.
Acta Otorhinolaryngol Ital
August 2024
Article Synopsis
- The study investigates factors impacting the treatment and outcomes of iatrogenic cervical oesophageal and hypopharyngeal perforations (iCEHPs) by analyzing data from 24 patients treated from 2004 to 2021.
- It was found that surgical neck exploration was the most common treatment, especially for uncontained perforations, and patients managed surgically typically had higher C-reactive protein (CRP) levels.
- Key findings highlighted that delayed diagnosis increases mortality risk, and a history of neck irradiation significantly worsens patient prognosis.
Objective: The traditional categorical division of surgical margins using a 5 mm cutoff in oral cavity squamous cell carcinoma (OCSCC) is controversial. The primary aim of this study was to investigate the presence of an optimal cutoff point or, alternatively, assess the potential improvement in predictive value by considering the surgical margins as a continuum.
Methods: Retrospective analysis of OCSCC patients at a tertiary medical center in 1995-2020.