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View article: Preoperative Care Clinic Improves Survival for Patients Undergoing Free‐Flap Reconstruction
Preoperative Care Clinic Improves Survival for Patients Undergoing Free‐Flap Reconstruction Open
Objective This study aims to evaluate whether perioperative care improves postoperative outcomes for head and neck reconstruction patients with preexisting health conditions. Study Design Retrospective cohort study. Setting Single tertiary…
View article: The true penalty of the waiting room: the role of wait time in patient satisfaction in a busy spine practice
The true penalty of the waiting room: the role of wait time in patient satisfaction in a busy spine practice Open
OBJECTIVE Most clinics collect routine data on performance metrics on physicians for outpatient visits. However, the relationship of these metrics with patient experience is unclear. The goal of this study was to investigate the relationsh…
View article: Computational Analysis of the Mature Unilateral Cleft Lip Nasal Deformity on Nasal Patency
Computational Analysis of the Mature Unilateral Cleft Lip Nasal Deformity on Nasal Patency Open
Background: Nasal airway obstruction (NAO) due to nasal anatomic deformities is known to be more common among cleft patients than the general population, yet information is lacking regarding severity and variability of cleft-associated nas…
View article: Pleomorphic Mantle Cell Lymphoma of the Tongue Base Presenting With Dysphagia
Pleomorphic Mantle Cell Lymphoma of the Tongue Base Presenting With Dysphagia Open
Objectives: We aim to increase awareness of pleomorphic mantle cell lymphoma as a rare, but aggressive form of lymphoma with propensity for recurrence in secondary locations. Methods: We report the case of a 70-year-old man who presented w…
View article: Sinonasal Quality of Life Outcomes After Extended Endonasal Approaches to the Skull Base
Sinonasal Quality of Life Outcomes After Extended Endonasal Approaches to the Skull Base Open
Introduction Endoscopic endonasal skull base surgery (EESBS) leads to significant alterations in sinonasal anatomy and physiology. However, there is limited data available on quality of life (QOL) outcomes following EESBS. Methods A retros…
View article: Noninvasive optical spectroscopy for identification of non‐melanoma skin cancer: Pilot study
Noninvasive optical spectroscopy for identification of non‐melanoma skin cancer: Pilot study Open
Objective Optical spectroscopy offers a noninvasive alternative to biopsy as a first‐line screening tool for suspicious skin lesions. This study sought to define several optical parameters across malignant and benign tissue types. Study De…
View article: Correlation between sinus and lung cultures in lung transplant patients with cystic fibrosis
Correlation between sinus and lung cultures in lung transplant patients with cystic fibrosis Open
Background Lung transplantation has revolutionized the treatment of end‐stage pulmonary disease due to cystic fibrosis. However, infection of the transplanted lungs can lead to serious complications, including graft failure and death. Alth…
View article: Recurrent post-tonsillectomy bleeding due to an iatrogenic facial artery pseudoaneurysm
Recurrent post-tonsillectomy bleeding due to an iatrogenic facial artery pseudoaneurysm Open
This is a report of an illustrative case of recurrent post-tonsillectomy bleeding that was caused by an iatrogenic facial artery pseudoaneurysm and controlled by endovascular embolization. A 37 year-old female who underwent bilateral tonsi…