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To explore the feasibility of one-stage repair and reconstruction of glottic area wounds with the ventricular mucosal flap to prevent postoperative vocal cord adhesion in patients with T1b glottic laryngeal cancer. This case series study involved the research and analysis of clinical data of 12 patients with T1b glottic laryngeal cancer treated in the Department of Otorhinolaryngology, the Second Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University School of Medicine from January 2021 to June 2023. All patients were male, aged 50-85 years (median age 64.

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The recommended treatment for early glottic cancer is trans-oral laser microsurgery, with excellent oncological and functional outcomes. The aim of this study is to evaluate oncological and functional outcomes in patients who underwent monolateral type III laser cordectomy for early glottic cancer. A total of 104 patients were enrolled.

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Purpose: NFE2L2/KEAP1/CUL3 mutations have been validated for radiation resistance in cell-based assays and animal models. However, clinical validation of these biomarkers has been challenging due to multimodality treatment regimens. This study aims to investigate the association between NFE2L2/KEAP1/CUL3 mutations and patient outcomes, including local failure (LF), locoregional failures (LRF), disease-free survival (DFS) and overall survival (OS), using samples from a phase III trial in which patients were treated with radiation monotherapy at 2 controlled doses.

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Cervical lymph node dissection fails to improve survival in T2N0M0 glottic squamous cell carcinoma: a large-scale real-world study.

Eur Arch Otorhinolaryngol

December 2024

Otorhinolaryngology Hospital, The First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-Sen University, 58 Zhongshan Road II, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510080, People's Republic of China.

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  • The study aimed to assess the effectiveness of cervical lymph node dissection in patients with T2N0M0 glottic squamous cell carcinoma, analyzing data from 861 cases.
  • It compared survival rates between 113 patients who underwent lymph node dissection and 748 who did not, finding no significant differences in overall or disease-specific survival.
  • The research concluded that lymph node dissection doesn't significantly improve survival outcomes for this cancer type, with older patients being at higher risk.
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Anterior Glottic Web After Anterior Commissure Lesions Treatment: Does TruBlue Laser Lower the Risk?

J Voice

November 2024

Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Carmel Medical Center, Haifa, Israel; Technion - Israel Institute of Technology, The Ruth and Bruce Rappaport Faculty of Medicine, Haifa, Israel.

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  • * A case study of a 53-year-old male with symptoms like weight loss, hoarseness, and dysphagia led to the diagnosis of diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) through a biopsy, following imaging that revealed a significant lesion in the larynx.
  • * The patient successfully underwent eight cycles of CHOP chemotherapy, resulting in complete remission with no recurrence in two years, highlighting the need for early detection and treatment due to symptom similarities with other laryngeal issues.
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  • A study assessed the effectiveness of transoral endoscopic plasma resection (TEPR) for early-stage laryngeal cancer, analyzing records from 212 patients treated between 2015 and 2018.
  • The results showed significant improvements in voice function post-surgery, with a disease control rate of 86.79% and recurrence rates of 14.62% at 3 years and 20.28% at 5 years.
  • Key factors impacting recurrence risk included age, TNM stage, clinical stage, and anterior commissure involvement, indicating a need for tailored prevention strategies in patient care.
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  • Metastatic breast cancer can lead to unusual complications, such as cardiac tamponade and bilateral vocal cord paralysis, as shown in a case of an elderly patient who had prior surgery for breast cancer.
  • The patient underwent multiple surgical procedures, including thoracotomy and tracheostomy, due to these complications, which posed significant challenges for anaesthesia management.
  • This case underscores the seriousness of advanced breast cancer and the need for careful consideration of anaesthetic strategies in similar situations.
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  • The study analyzes the acoustic features of patients with hypopharyngeal cancer who also have vocal cord dysfunction, comparing two groups based on vocal cord activity: one with dysfunction and the other with normal function.
  • Significant findings show that lesions in the experimental group are more common on the inner wall of the piriform fossa, with a statistically meaningful difference, while vocal parameters like sound intensity showed no significant difference between both groups.
  • Stroboscopic laryngoscopy results indicated higher rates of glottic insufficiency and asymmetric arytenoid cartilage in the experimental group, although both groups maintained normal mucosal wave patterns on the vocal cords.
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  • This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of using an electronic laryngoscope combined with narrow band imaging (NBI) in diagnosing vocal cord leukoplakia.
  • Researchers conducted a retrospective analysis of 115 patients at Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, finding varying degrees of leukoplakia including benign lesions, intraepithelial neoplasia, and invasive carcinoma.
  • Significant correlations were observed between the NBI classification and pathological results, indicating that certain morphological features and NBI classifications are critical in determining the nature of the vocal cord lesions.
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A 61-year-old male diagnosed with laryngeal squamous cell carcinoma presented with hoarseness, progressive dysphagia leading to aspiration, and dyspnea one month after definitive radiation therapy. Examination revealed a diffusely swollen glottis, paralyzed vocal cords, and post-radiation fibrosis. Several glottic biopsies yielded results negative for malignancy and favored radiation-induced changes.

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Erratum to "Voice quality after surgery or radiotherapy for glottic T1 squamous cell carcinoma: Results of the VOQUAL study" [Cancer Radiother. 28 (2024) 373-379].

Cancer Radiother

December 2024

ENT and Head and Neck Surgery Department, hôpital Huriez, université de Lille, Lille, France; « Cancer Heterogeneity, Plasticity and Resistance to Therapies » (CANTHER), centre Oscar-Lambret, UMR9020 CNRS, U1277 Inserm, CHU de Lille, université de Lille, 59037 Lille cedex, France. Electronic address:

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Background and objective The treatment of early-stage laryngeal glottic cancer involves surgery or radiotherapy, and both have similar survival rates. However, discrepancies between systematic reviews in the literature point towards the continuous need for more data. In this study, we aimed to investigate the oncologic value of surgery at an ENT university department of a tertiary hospital in Greece.

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Objective: This retrospective multicenter study aimed to evaluate surgical versus conservative treatment in patients with hypopharyngeal and laryngeal cancer under real world conditions.

Methods: This study included 2307 patients diagnosed with hypopharyngeal or laryngeal squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) in five German tertiary head and neck centers between 01/2004 and 12/2014. Overall, 783 patients with advanced SCC consecutively underwent laryng(opharyng)ectomy (L(P)E).

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Objective: The evaluation of endoscopic medialization laryngoplasty (ML) using autologous nasal septal cartilage graft as a treatment for unilateral vocal fold paralysis (UVFP) is crucial to inform clinical practice. This study was aimed to assess the efficacy of endoscopic ML on voice quality and patient-reported outcomes in UVFP patients.

Methods: This single-arm prospective clinical trial was conducted at Mashhad, Iran, involving 18 patients diagnosed with UVFP with different etiology, aged over 18years.

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A rare cause of respiratory distress in preterm infants: a case report of acquired subglottic cysts.

Ital J Pediatr

October 2024

Departement of Mother and Child, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Azienda USL-IRCCS di Reggio Emilia, Reggio Emilia, 42123, Italy.

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  • Subglottic cysts (SGCs) are rare but serious causes of breathing problems in premature infants, often linked to factors like male gender and invasive ventilation.
  • A case study details a premature male infant born at 25 weeks who developed SGCs after extended intubation, leading to severe airway obstruction treated by tracheotomy and cyst removal.
  • The findings highlight the importance of considering SGCs in similarly affected preterm infants, emphasizing the need for early diagnosis and intervention to improve outcomes.
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Assessment of quality of voice after 3D conformal hypofractionated radical radiotherapy in early-stage glottic cancer: A prospective study.

J Cancer Res Ther

July 2024

Department of Radiation Oncology, Cancer Research Institute, Himalayan Institute of Medical Sciences, Swami Rama Himalayan University, Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India.

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  • The study aimed to assess short-term outcomes for early glottic cancer patients (T1), focusing on oncological results, side effects, and voice quality after hypofractionated radiotherapy.
  • It included 30 early-stage patients, primarily smokers, measuring voice quality changes with the Voice Handicap Index-10 before and after treatment.
  • Results showed a significant improvement in voice quality over time post-treatment, with the hypofractionated regimen yielding positive oncological outcomes.
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  • - The study aimed to assess whether it is possible to protect the structures involved in swallowing and aspiration (DARS) during radiation therapy for head and neck cancer, while still effectively treating the tumors.
  • - Researchers outlined specific target areas and dose limits for DARS in 35 patients, finding that the average dose received by these critical structures varied depending on the type of cancer and the size of the tumor volume.
  • - Results indicated that sparing DARS was more difficult for patients with oropharyngeal cancers compared to laryngopharyngeal cancers, but it was achievable when the tumor volume was less than 150 cc or in patients with no or only one affected lymph node.
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  • - The study aims to compare the long-term functional outcomes and quality of life in patients with early glottic cancer treated with transoral laser microsurgery (TLM) versus radiotherapy (RT) by reviewing existing literature.
  • - Results indicated no significant differences between TLM and RT regarding vocal function gradation, voice handicap scores, or fundamental frequency, although TLM performed better in measures like jitter and shimmer.
  • - The authors concluded that while TLM shows some advantages in acoustic outcomes, overall evidence remains limited, heterogeneous, and biased, highlighting the need for larger randomized controlled trials for clearer insights.
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Mucopolysaccharidosis is a rare lysosomal storage disease caused by deficiencies in enzymes involved in the degradation of glycosaminoglycans. We report the case of an adult with mucopolysaccharidosis type II who developed respiratory insufficiency after brain metastasectomy for extraskeletal Ewing sarcoma. This report describes the case of a 35-year-old man with a mass on the left chest wall for 3 months.

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To explore the differences in clinical presentation and therapeutic outcomes between vocal fold fibrocystic degeneration and other common benign lesions, such as vocal fold polyp and cyst. Vocal function was assessed before and after surgery in 10 cases of vocal fold fibrocystoids, 30 cases of vocal fold polyps and 10 cases of vocal fold cysts at Department of Voice Medicine, Xiamen University Zhongshan Hospital. The voice Assessments included GRBAS(G-scale), VHI-10 scale, Reflux Symptom Index(RSI) scale, stroboscope, acoustic objective analysis, and aerodynamics measurements.

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