Isolated Abducens Nerve Palsy in the Setting of Isolated Sphenoid Sinusitis: A Case Report.

The cranial nerves (CNs) are responsible for multiple functions, including extraocular mobility, facial sensation and movement, hearing, mastication, tongue movement and sensation, and swallowing. Beyond these vital roles, they can also demonstrate importance in their diagnostic value. Isolated or combined palsies provide insights into potential localizations and various underlying etiologies, including stroke, tumor, and infections that may guide further neurological evaluation.

Syphilis of the oropharynx: Case series of "The Great Masquerader".

Objective: Syphilis is a sexually transmitted infection with various presentations. Although, oropharyngeal manifestations are known to occur, the purpose of this study is to present the first case series in which the lesions were initially mistaken for human-papillomavirus (HPV)-related oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma (OPSCC).

Methods: A multi-institutional retrospective review.

Deltopectoral island flap.

The medially based deltopectoral flap is a proven, reliable, and useful tool in the practice of head and neck and reconstructive surgery. Despite its versatility the flap has several limitations that restrict its use; these include a limited arc of rotation and significant risk of distal flap necrosis when increased length is incorporated from the deltoid region. By conversion of the conventional, parasternally based deltopectoral flap into an island flap supplied by one or two perforating branches of the internal mammary artery, its versatility can be markedly enhanced.

Wound repair after fractionated external beam radiation therapy and concomitant hyperthermia in an experimental rat model.

Background: Fractionated radiation therapy (RT) with adjuvant hyperthermia (HT) is being used in the treatment of cancer with noted clinical success. However, little information regarding wound repair in tissues receiving this combination therapy is available for comparison of surgical risk. Consequently, this study was undertaken to assess the effects of this combined therapy on wound healing by quantitatively evaluating wound repair using tensile strength measurements.