Rigid Esophagoscopy for Head and Neck Cancer Staging
This study examines the current role of rigid esophagoscopy in evaluating patients with head and neck squamous cell carcinoma. (Source: JAMA Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery)
Source: JAMA Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery - January 1, 2016 Category: ENT & OMF Source Type: research
Evaluation of 968 children with corrosive substance ingestion
Conclusion: We do not perform early endoscopy, administer steroids, or place a nasogastric catheter at our clinic for patients who had ingested a corrosive substance. This approach has provided results similar to other series. We feel that determining the burn with early esophagoscopy when factors that prevent or decrease the development of corrosive strictures will be very important. (Source: Indian Journal of Critical Care Medicine)
Source: Indian Journal of Critical Care Medicine - December 9, 2015 Category: Intensive Care Authors: Ibrahim KaramanOrhan KoçAyse KaramanDerya ErdoganYusuf Hakan ÇavusogluÇagatay Evrim AfsarlarEngin YilmazAhmet ErtürkÖzlem BalciIsmet Faruk Özgüner Source Type: research
Development and evaluation of a rigid esophagoscopy simulator for residency training
ConclusionsA simulator for training residents to perform rigid esophagoscopy was developed and utilized by a faculty proctor to objectively evaluate trainees. OSATS scores, performance of key procedural steps, and pressure exerted on the simulator tissue correlated with upper aerodigestive cases performed, demonstrating validity of the simulator.
Level of EvidenceNA Laryngoscope, 2015 (Source: The Laryngoscope)
Source: The Laryngoscope - November 24, 2015 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Amir Allak, Yizhen E. Liu, Marianna S. Oliynyk, Kai H. Weng, Mark J. Jameson, David C. Shonka Tags: Head and Neck Source Type: research
Diagnosis of Pediatric Foreign Body Ingestion: Clinical Presentation, Physical Examination, and Radiologic Findings.
CONCLUSIONS: Most patients with esophageal foreign bodies are symptomatic. Although many patients will have a normal physical examination, an abnormal exam should increase suspicion for a foreign body. Most esophageal foreign bodies are radiopaque, but a normal chest radiograph cannot rule out a foreign body.
PMID: 26475838 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: The Annals of Otology, Rhinology, and Laryngology)
Source: The Annals of Otology, Rhinology, and Laryngology - October 16, 2015 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Sink JR, Kitsko DJ, Mehta DK, Georg MW, Simons JP Tags: Ann Otol Rhinol Laryngol Source Type: research
Congenital esophageal stenosis diagnosed in an infant at 9 month of age
Esophageal stenosis is a relatively uncommon condition in pediatrics and requires an accurate diagnostic approach. Here we report the case of a 9-month old female infant who presented intermittent vomiting, dysphagia and refusal of solid foods starting after weaning. She was treated for gastroesophageal reflux. At first, radiological investigation suggested achalasia, while esophagoscopy revelaed a severe congenital esophageal stenosis at the distal third of the esophagus. She underwent four endoscopic balloon dilatations that then allowed her to swallow solid food with intermittent mild dysphagia. After 17 months of esom...
Source: Italian Journal of Pediatrics - October 6, 2015 Category: Pediatrics Authors: F. SavinoV. TarascoS. ViolaE. LocatelliM. SorrentiA. Barabino Source Type: research
Congenital esophageal stenosis diagnosed in an infant at 9 month of age
Abstract
Esophageal stenosis is a relatively uncommon condition in pediatrics and requires an accurate diagnostic approach. Here we report the case of a 9-month old female infant who presented intermittent vomiting, dysphagia and refusal of solid foods starting after weaning. She was treated for gastroesophageal reflux. At first, radiological investigation suggested achalasia, while esophagoscopy revelaed a severe congenital esophageal stenosis at the distal third of the esophagus. She underwent four endoscopic balloon dilatations that then allowed her to swallow solid food with intermittent mild dyspha...
Source: Italian Journal of Pediatrics - October 6, 2015 Category: Pediatrics Source Type: research
Eosinophilic esophagitis: A relevant entity for the otolaryngologist.
Abstract
Eosinophilic esophagitis (EE) is a recently recognised pathologic entity whose prevalence has risen significantly since it was first described. Its diagnosis represents a challenge for different medical specialties, among which ENT specialists play an important role. Clinical suspicion in a patient with recurrent food impaction or a child with eating disorders and history of hypersensitivity constitutes the first warning sign of a possible EE. The purpose of this review is to highlight EE as a possible differential diagnosis in patients with deglutition disorders and describe the possible clinical...
Source: Acta Otorrinolaringologica Espanola - October 6, 2015 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Górriz-Gil C, Villarreal IM, Álvarez-Montero Ó, Rodríguez-Valiente A, Magaz M, García-Berrocal JR Tags: Acta Otorrinolaringol Esp Source Type: research
Fishbone in paravertebral space
A 37-year-old man was referred to our clinic after swallowing a fishbone that had become stuck in his throat. The fishbone was of Pelteobagrus fulvidraco, a common species in West China. The patient had unsuccessfully attempted to clear away the fishbone by swallowing additional food. Esophagoscopy performed in the local hospital was unable to identify any foreign body. A cervical enhanced computed tomography scan revealed that the entire fishbone had passed through the esophagus to the paravertebral space, with swelling of the surrounding tissues (Figs. 1 and 2). (Source: The Spine Journal)
Source: The Spine Journal - September 17, 2015 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Longbing Ma, Qi Chen, Tingxian Ling, Limin Liu, Yueming Song Tags: Images of Spine Care Source Type: research
Fish bone in paravertebral space
A 37-year-old male was referred to our clinic after swallowing a fish bone that had become stuck in his throat. The fish bone was of Pelteobagrus fulvidraco, a common species in west China. The patient had unsuccessfully attempted to clear away the fish bone by swallowing additional food. Esophagoscopy performed in the local hospital was unable to identify any foreign body. A cervical enhanced CT scan revealed that the entire fish bone had passed through the esophagus to the paravertebral space, with swelling of the surrounding tissues(Fig 1&2). (Source: The Spine Journal)
Source: The Spine Journal - September 17, 2015 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Longbing Ma, Qi Chen, Tingxian Ling, Limin Liu, Yueming Song Tags: Images of Spine Care Source Type: research
Analysis of Clinical Feature and Management of Fish Bone Ingestion of Upper Gastrointestinal Tract.
CONCLUSION: Fish bone foreign body ingestion in the esophagus appeared to be more common in older patients. Incorporating noncontrast CT and TNE can facilitate decision-making and adequate treatment for patients with fish bone impactions.
PMID: 26330922 [PubMed] (Source: Clinical and Experimental Otorhinolaryngology)
Source: Clinical and Experimental Otorhinolaryngology - September 5, 2015 Category: ENT & OMF Tags: Clin Exp Otorhinolaryngol Source Type: research
Evaluation of swallowing disorders by use of transnasal esophagoscopy in patients treated for head and neck cancer
ConclusionNo definite index of symptoms and signs was an indicator of local recurrence or second primary malignancy in the patients treated for HNSCC. Routine transnasal esophagoscopy examination of patients treated for HNSCC with swallowing disorders is strongly recommended. © 2015 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. Head Neck, 2015 (Source: Head and Neck)
Source: Head and Neck - September 2, 2015 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Pei‐Hsuan Lin, Cheng‐Ping Wang, Pei‐Jen Lou, Jeng‐Yuh Ko, Tzu‐Yu Hsiao, Tseng‐Cheng Chen Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
Flexible Gastrointestinal Endoscopy in Ferrets ()
Gastrointestinal disease is a common complaint in ferrets (Mustela putorius furo). Their relatively simple and short gastrointestinal tract makes them good candidates for flexible endoscopy. However, apart from a few references in biomedical research articles, there is little information on the use of flexible endoscopy in ferrets. This review describes patient preparation, equipment, and select gastrointestinal endoscopy techniques in ferrets, including esophagoscopy, gastroscopy, duodenoscopy, percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy, jejunoileoscopy, colonoscopy, and biopsy. (Source: Veterinary Clinics of North America: Exotic Animal Practice)
Source: Veterinary Clinics of North America: Exotic Animal Practice - September 1, 2015 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Charly Pignon, Minh Huynh, Roman Husnik, Vladimir Jekl Source Type: research
Intra-esophageal whitish mass – a challenging diagnosis
Conclusion:
Based on our challenging and difficult to diagnose case we proposed an uncommon evolution: auto-amputation and calcification of an esophageal mesenchymal originating tumor (most likely a fibrovascular polyp). (Source: BMC Gastroenterology)
Source: BMC Gastroenterology - August 19, 2015 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Lidia CiobanuOliviu PascuMarcel TantauOana PinzariuBogdan FurneaEmil BotanMarian Taulescu Source Type: research
Pneumomediastinum following blunt trauma: Worth an exhaustive workup?
CONCLUSION: Isolated findings of pneumomediastinum on screening chest x-ray or CT following blunt trauma is a poor predictor of an aerodigestive injury. Highly selective workup in this clinical setting is warranted.
LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: Prognostic/epidemiologic study, level III; therapeutic study, level IV. (Source: Journal of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery)
Source: Journal of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery - August 1, 2015 Category: Surgery Tags: AAST 2014 Plenary Papers Source Type: research
A New Trend in the Management of Esophageal Foreign Body: Transnasal Esophagoscopy
Conclusion
The introduction of transnasal esophagoscopy has changed the diagnosis and management for an esophageal foreign body. Transnasal esophagoscopy is a quick and safe procedure that can be performed under local anesthesia. Transnasal esophagoscopy could replace lateral neck X-ray to become the initial screening procedure and a useful treatment for patients with an esophageal foreign body. (Source: Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery)
Source: Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery - July 21, 2015 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Shih, C.-W., Hao, C.-Y., Wang, Y.-J., Hao, S.-P. Tags: General Otolaryngology Source Type: research
