Comparison of three insertion techniques of ProSeal laryngeal mask airway: A randomized clinical trial
Conclusion: We conclude that the pharyngoscopic technique for PLMA insertion is more successful with lower incidence of complications (mucosal bleeding and sore throat). (Source: Journal of Anaesthesiology Clinical Pharmacology)
Source: Journal of Anaesthesiology Clinical Pharmacology - November 25, 2016 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Kadirehally Bheemanna Nalini Shivanna Shivakumar Shivashankar Archana Doddagavanahalli Channaiah Sandhya Rani Chadalavada Venkata Rama Mohan Source Type: research
Relationships between Malocclusion, Body Posture, and Nasopharyngeal Pathology in Pre-Orthodontic Children.
CONCLUSIONS We concluded that: 1) there was a significant association between the sagittal position of the mandible (SNB angle) and a kyphotic posture; 2) kyphotic posture was significantly more common among patients with nasopharyngeal obstruction.
PMID: 26086193 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Medical Science Monitor)
Source: Medical Science Monitor - June 21, 2015 Category: Research Tags: Med Sci Monit Source Type: research
Lipiodol injections for optimization of target volume delineation in a patient with a second tumor of the oropharynx
Conclusion
In the present case, the use of Lipiodol injections at the tumor margins facilitated the definition of the GTV. (Source: Strahlentherapie und Onkologie)
Source: Strahlentherapie und Onkologie - June 4, 2015 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research
Effects of respiratory (RS) and electrical (ES) stimulation on mechanical parameters of the isolated upper airway (UAW) in the pig: The significance of neck structures
Conclusions: RS and HG-ES have different mechanical effects on the UAW. After removing the mechanical support of the tracheal tag and neck muscles, the mechanical effectiveness of RS is markedly reduced, despite intense activation of the GG-EMG. (Source: European Respiratory Journal)
Source: European Respiratory Journal - December 23, 2014 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Brodsky, A., Dotan, Y., Schwartz, A., Oliven, A. Tags: 4.2 Sleep and Control of Breathing Source Type: research
Pneumomediastinum and pulmonary interstitial emphysema after tracheal taser injury
A male jail inmate in his 30s presented to the emergency department with shortness of breath after sustaining multiple shocks from a conducted electrical weapon (CEW). His exam revealed normal vitals, crepitus of the upper chest and neck and barb wounds on the abdomen, chest and anterior neck, 2 cm above the sternal notch. CT of the neck and chest (figures 1–3) demonstrated pneumomediastinum, pulmonary interstitial emphysema and subcutaneous emphysema from the bilateral chest to the masticator space. As neck swelling increased, intubation was performed fiberoptically. Pharyngoscopy, bronchoscopy and an esophagra...
Source: Emergency Medicine Journal - December 15, 2014 Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: Maher, P. J., Beck, N., Strote, J. Tags: Surgical diagnostic tests, Ethics Images in emergency medicine Source Type: research
Thyroglossal duct cyst accompanied by laryngomalacia and pulmonary sequestration
Abstract
A 2‐month‐old full‐term female infant developed nasal stridor, which progressed to respiratory distress and poor sucking ability. Direct pharyngoscopy showed laryngomalacia and a midline cystic mass in the lingual region. The mass pressed on the epiglottis, causing dyspnea. Computed tomography incidentally revealed extralobar pulmonary sequestration. Direct deroofing of the lingual cyst and plication of the epiglottis were performed at 3 months of age, and the patient recovered from the respiratory distress. Histopathology of the cystic mass showed a thyroglossal duct cyst. Thoracoscopic resection of the pul...
Source: Pediatrics International - June 3, 2014 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Hideaki Yagasaki, Koichi Makino, Yusuke Goto, Takeyuki Suzuki, Noboru Oyachi, Kazuko Obana, Junichi Ko, Takayuki Komai Tags: Patient Report Source Type: research
Prevention of esophagopharyngeal reflux by augmenting the upper esophageal sphincter pressure barrier
Conclusions: Slow esophageal liquid infusion unmasks UES incompetence evidenced as occurrence of EPR. Application of 20‐30 mmHg cricoid pressure significantly increases the UES intraluminal pressure and prevents pharyngeal reflux induced by esophageal slow liquid infusion. These techniques can be useful in diagnosis and management of UES incompetence in patients suffering from supra‐esophageal manifestations of reflux disease. (Source: The Laryngoscope)
Source: The Laryngoscope - April 29, 2014 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Reza Shaker, Arash Babaei, Sohrab Rahimi Naini Tags: Original Report Source Type: research
