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- Ciorba, A., et al.
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Postoperative complications in cochlear implants : a retrospective analysis of 438 consecutive cases
- 2012
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Ingår i: European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology. - Berlin, Germany : Springer. - 0937-4477 .- 1434-4726. ; 269:6, s. 1599-1603
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- Our objective is to determine the complication rate in a population of infants, children, adolescents and adults, from a University Hospital Cochlear Implant program and to discuss their causes and treatments. The methods include a retrospective study of 438 consecutive patients in a tertiary referral centre, the Audiology Department of the University Hospital of Ferrara. All patients receiving cochlear implants, between 1 January 2003 and 31 December 2009, have been included. All complications and treatments were systematically reviewed with an average duration of follow-up of 46 months (range 10-84 months). The results reveal that the overall rate of complications in our group was 9.1% (40 of 438), and most of them were minor. Wound swelling and infections represent the most common complication occurred. There were no cases of transient or permanent facial palsy following surgery, and also we did not register any case of postsurgical meningitis. Thirteen patients (3.0%) underwent explantation followed by reimplantation. In conclusion, we find that Cochlear implantation is a safe low-morbility technique with a relatively low complication rate in the presented population.
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- Hultcrantz, Elisabeth, et al.
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Long-term effects of radiofrequency ablation of the soft palate on snoring.
- 2010
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Ingår i: European archives of oto-rhino-laryngology : official journal of the European Federation of Oto-Rhino-Laryngological Societies (EUFOS) : affiliated with the German Society for Oto-Rhino-Laryngology - Head and Neck Surgery. - : Springer Science and Business Media LLC. - 1434-4726. ; 267:1, s. 137-142
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- The objective of the study was to evaluate short- and long-term effects of radiofrequency treatment of the soft palate on snoring. Twenty-nine patients with habitual snoring were studied prospectively and treated up to four times at 4-6 week intervals with an Ellman Surgitrone((R)). Electromyography (EMG) of m. palatoglossus was performed in ten patients. Patients and partners evaluated snoring, sleep quality and daytime sleepiness 1 week preoperatively, 6 months and 3-4 years postoperatively. Snoring was reduced postoperatively (P < 0.0001). Sleep time increased, daytime sleepiness was reduced, and the partners slept better after 6 months. However, 3-4 years postoperatively only 25% of patients were satisfied. Another 25% had received additional treatment. EMG was normal in 6/10 patients preoperatively. They all continued to snore postoperatively. Four patients had pathological EMGs; three were responders. In conclusion, radiofrequency treatment for snoring may lead to long-term improvement in one out of four cases. Pre-evaluation with EMG may predict the outcome.
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- Hultcrantz, Elisabeth, 1942-, et al.
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Paradigm shift in Sweden from tonsillectomy to tonsillotomy for children with upper airway obstructive symptoms due to tonsillar hypertrophy
- 2013
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Ingår i: European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology. - New York, USA : Springer. - 0937-4477 .- 1434-4726. ; 270:9, s. 2531-2536
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- Tonsillotomy (TT) is now used more often than tonsillectomy (TE) for tonsil obstructive symptoms in Sweden. Both TE and TT give high patient satisfaction although TT results in fewer postoperative bleedings and shorter time when analgesics are needed. The objective of this study is to analyze the current prevalence of different tonsil surgery procedures, the rates of early and late bleeding and other complications. Data from the National Tonsil Surgery Register in Sweden were analyzed. Patients 1–15 years operated for symptoms due to tonsil hypertrophy were included. Surgical procedure, technique and bleedings during hospital stay were registered. Thirty days after surgery, unplanned contacts due to bleeding, infection or pain were reported as were symptom relief after 6 months. 24,083 patients were registered. Of the 10,826 children 1–15 years operated for obstructive symptoms, 64 % were TT or TT+A, and 34 % TE, TE+A. 69 % answered the 30-day questionnaire and 50 % the 6 months. Bleeding in hospital occurred in 1.38 %, late bleedings in 2.06 %: 3.7 % after TE+A, 0.8 % after TT+A. Differences in readmissions due to bleeding, number of days using analgesics, health care contacts due to pain and nosocomial infections were significant between TT and TE, but not differences with regard to symptom relief after 6 months.
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- Karlsson, Therese, et al.
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Survival outcome depending on different treatment strategies in advanced stages III and IV laryngeal cancers: an audit of data from two European centres.
- 2014
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Ingår i: European archives of oto-rhino-laryngology : official journal of the European Federation of Oto-Rhino-Laryngological Societies (EUFOS) : affiliated with the German Society for Oto-Rhino-Laryngology - Head and Neck Surgery. - : Springer Science and Business Media LLC. - 1434-4726. ; 271:3, s. 547-554
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- In light of continued uncertainty regarding efficacy of treatment of Stages III and IV laryngeal tumours, this study aims to evaluate organ-preservation strategies, comprising radiotherapy and chemoradiotherapy versus surgical treatment (laryngectomy±adjuvant treatment) by encompassing the long-established practice at two internationally acclaimed tertiary centres not previously presented in published literature. Retrospective review was conducted of non-randomised prospectively maintained Stages III and IV disease patient databases at two tertiary centres: Sahlgrenska University Hospital (SU) in Gothenburg, Sweden, and Aberdeen Royal Infirmary (ARI) in Aberdeen, Scotland. Primary outcome measures included 3-year overall, disease-specific survival and local control depending on treatment. A total of 176 patients were identified. Sixty-five patients (37%) presented with Stage III tumours, of which 51 patients received organ-preserving treatment and 14 underwent total laryngectomy. The corresponding figures for the 111 patients (63%) presenting with Stage IV disease were 42 and 69. Three-year overall and disease-specific survival for Stage III was 58 and 73%, respectively. The corresponding figures for Stage IV disease were 42 and 53%. The choice of treatment did not appear to significantly influence survival for Stage III (p=0.56) or IV (p=0.93) disease. The choice of treatment, whether organ preservation or surgery, does not seem to significantly influence the overall or disease-specific survival. Therefore, other factors such as quality of life and voice and efficacy of salvage treatments are perhaps more likely to indicate the preferred treatment options, but larger randomised trials are needed.
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- Kyrodimos, E., et al.
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Cartilage tympanoplasty : a reliable technique for smokers
- 2014
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Ingår i: European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology. - : Springer. - 0937-4477 .- 1434-4726. ; 271:2, s. 255-260
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- The aim of this study was to report our experience with cartilage tympanoplasty (CT) in smokers and compare it with that of non-smokers using a retrospective chart review at a tertiary referral center. Between September 2008 and September 2010, cartilage tympanoplasty was performed in 52 patients. Among them, 27 were active smokers and 25 former or non-smokers. The entire tympanic membrane was replaced with conchal cartilage, shaped either as a shield for cases with intact canal wall mastoidectomies, or crashed for cases with canal wall down procedures. The mean post-operative follow-up was 12 months (range 6-18 months). A complete pre- and post-operative audiologic evaluation was obtained in all patients. Graft take was successful in all patients. The overall average pre-operative and post-operative pure tone average air-bone gaps (PTA-ABG) was 52.2 dB +/- A 17.7 dB and 35.4 dB +/- A 17.9 dB, respectively, with an overall improvement of 16.8 dB (p < 0.001). A post-operative PTA-ABG of 25 dB or less was achieved in 39 (75 %) patients (p < 0.001). In smokers, the hearing improvement was 17.6 dB (p < 0.001) with a PTA-ABG of 25 dB or less in 19 (70 %). In non-smokers, the average hearing improvement was 16.8 dB (p < 0.0005) with a post-operative PTA-ABG of 25 dB or less in 19 (76 %), (p < 0.001). The results showed that the CT technique is a very effective procedure for smokers. Excellent graft take and satisfactory hearing results can be accomplished regardless of smoking habits.
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- Pendleton, Hillevi, et al.
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Posterior laryngitis: a study of persisting symptoms and health-related quality of life.
- 2013
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Ingår i: European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology. - : Springer Science and Business Media LLC. - 0937-4477 .- 1434-4726. ; 270:1, s. 187-195
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- Posterior laryngitis is a common cause of chronic cough, hoarseness, voice fatigue and throat pain. The aim of the present study was to examine how patients with posterior laryngitis have been examined, treated and followed up, and to assess their present health-related quality of life (HRQOL). Patients treated for posterior laryngitis at consultation at the ear-, nose- and throat clinic during 2000-2008 were contacted by mail. The letter contained questionnaires addressing the current symptoms and medication, and the HRQOL 36-item short-form questionnaire (SF-36). Medical records were scrutinized. One hundred and twenty-two patients with verified signs and symptoms of posterior laryngitis were included. Forty percent of the patients had been treated for acid-related symptoms prior to consultation. The most common symptoms at the time of consultation were the sensation of hoarseness (women 40 %, men 37 %), globus (women 35 %, men 33 %) and cough (women 33 %, men 26 %). The most frequent diagnosis was gastro-oesophageal reflux disease. Ninety percent of the women and 92 % of the men were treated with proton pump inhibitors (PPIs). At the time of study, 63 % of the patients still had symptoms. The results of the SF-36 questionnaire showed significantly lower HRQOL for women. Patients with posterior laryngitis present varying symptoms, and are often not adequately treated or followed up. When PPI treatment fails, other aetiologies of their complaints, such as visceral hypersensitivity, weakly gaseous acid reflux or non-acid reflux are not considered. Symptoms from posterior laryngitis have a negative impact on the HRQOL for women.
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- Risberg-Berlin, Birgit, 1945, et al.
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Effectiveness of olfactory rehabilitation according to a structured protocol with potential of regaining pre-operative levels in laryngectomy patients using nasal airflow-inducing manoeuvre.
- 2014
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Ingår i: European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology. - : Springer Science and Business Media LLC. - 0937-4477 .- 1434-4726. ; 271:5, s. 1113-1119
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- This pilot study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of the Nasal Airflow-Inducing Manoeuvre (NAIM) when employing a structured protocol as well as investigate if early rehabilitation has the potential to return olfaction to pre-operative levels in patients undergoing laryngectomy following laryngeal cancer. Prospective study of cases conducted during 1year, 2009-2010, at the Department of Ear-, Nose and Throat at Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Gothenburg, Sweden. Ten patients with laryngeal cancer and about to undergo laryngectomy were identified, of which four were included in the study. The remaining six patients were unfit to participate (n=4) or declined participation (n=2). Testing was conducted pre- and post-operatively and at each NAIM training session. Patients received three initial NAIM sessions followed by reinforcement training at 3, 6 and 12months. Measures included Scandinavian Odour-Identification Test (SOIT), a semi-structured interview and questionnaires including European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer, QLQ-C30 and QLQ-H&N35. All patients were normosmic smellers according to SOIT at the study end-point. One patient reported higher SOIT scores at 12months follow-up compared to pre-operatively. Remaining patients had scores close to that reported pre-operatively. Using subjective measures, olfaction improved in all patients with one patient's final score surpassing pre-operative scores. By implementing a structured protocol consisting of three training sessions early following laryngectomy with additional reinforcement sessions at 3, 6 and 12months, NAIM is effective in terms of improving smelling ability. There also appears to be potential for restoring olfaction to a patient's pre-operative level as reflected by both olfactory testing and PRO instruments. However, larger studies are needed to further explore the findings highlighted by this study.
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- Salovaara, E, et al.
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Management and outcome of salivary duct carcinoma in major salivary glands
- 2013
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Ingår i: European archives of oto-rhino-laryngology : official journal of the European Federation of Oto-Rhino-Laryngological Societies (EUFOS) : affiliated with the German Society for Oto-Rhino-Laryngology - Head and Neck Surgery. - : Springer Science and Business Media LLC. - 1434-4726. ; 270:1, s. 281-285
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- Sunnergren, Ola, 1971-, et al.
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Radiofrequency tonsillotomy in Sweden 2009-2012
- 2014
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Ingår i: European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology. - New York, USA : Springer Berlin/Heidelberg. - 0937-4477 .- 1434-4726. ; 271:6, s. 1823-1827
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- The Swedish National Registry for TonsilSurgery has been operational since 1997. All ENT clinicsin Sweden are encouraged to submit data for all patientsscheduled for tonsil surgery. Preoperatively, age, genderand indication are recorded. Postoperatively, method(tonsillectomy or tonsillotomy), technique, and perioperativecomplications are recorded. Postoperative bleedings,pain, infections, and symptom relief are assessed throughquestionnaires. An earlier report from this registry showedthat tonsillotomy had become more common than tonsillectomyin children with tonsil-related upper airwayobstruction. The aim of this study was to categorize whichinstruments were used for tonsillotomy in Sweden and tocompare their outcome and complication rate. All children2–18 years, reported to the registry from March 2009 untilSeptember 2012, who underwent tonsillotomy on theindication upper airway obstruction, were included in thestudy. 1,676 patients were identified. In 1,602 cases(96 %), a radiofrequency instrument was used. The postoperativebleeding rate was low (1.2 %) and the degree ofsymptom relief was high (95.1 %). Three different radiofrequencyinstruments (ArthroCare Coblation, EllmanSurgitron, and Sutter CURIS) were used in 96 % of thepatients. There were no significant differences in thenumber of postoperative bleedings, postoperative infectionsor symptom relief between the instruments. The onlydifference found was in the number of days on analgesics,where more days were registered after use of Coblation.In Sweden, radiofrequency tonsillotomy is the dominantsurgical technique used for tonsil hypertrophy causingupper airway obstruction in children. There are no significantdifferences in outcome between the different radiofrequencyinstruments except for number of days onanalgesics after surgery.
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