• Vascularized Composite Autograft for Adult Laryngotracheal Stenosis and Reconstruction. (wustl.edu)
  • The criterion standard for airway evaluation is direct laryngoscopy and direct bronchoscopy, while surgical therapies for subglottic stenosis (SGS) include serial endoscopic dilation, open reconstruction, the anterior cricoid split (ACS), single-stage laryngotracheoplasty with cartilage expansion, anterior and posterior cricoid splitting with costal cartilage grafts placed anteriorly and posteriorly, and partial cricotracheal resection. (medscape.com)
  • The minimal anatomic requirement to justify vertebral artery reconstruction for a patient with hemodynamic symptoms is stenosis of more than 60% diameter in both vertebral arteries if both are patent and complete or the same degree of stenosis in the dominant vertebral artery if the opposite vertebral artery is hypoplastic, ends in a posteroinferior cerebellar artery (PICA), or is occluded. (medscape.com)
  • Diseases of the trachea that require surgical resection and reconstruction include idiopathic tracheal stenosis, postintubation injuries, and primary tumors of the trachea. (sts.org)
  • Microtrapdoor Flap Technique for Treatment of Glottic Laryngeal Stenosis: Experience With 34 Cases. (hacettepe.edu.tr)
  • He also has expertise in complex airway surgery and reconstruction as well as treating parotid tumors. (wustl.edu)
  • He has experience performing functional endoscopic sinus surgery (FESS), balloon sinuplasty, orbital decompression, optic nerve decompression, dacryocystorhinostomy (DCR), endoscopic closure of CSF leaks, and endoscopic pituitary tumor surgery, among other endoscopic nasal and sinus surgical procedures. (indicure.com)
  • Recurrent laryngeal nerve injury is a common complication of thyroid surgery that can cause communication disorders, aspiration, and swallowing difficulties. (ijthyroid.org)
  • BACKGROUND: Recurrent laryngeal nerve (RLN) injury and the resulting paralysis is the most common and known complication of thyroid surgery. (bvsalud.org)
  • In this study, we present the outcomes for our patients who underwent immediate RLN reconstruction during thyroid surgery by analyzing both subjective and objective outcomes. (bvsalud.org)
  • Open surgery is usually required, carrying substantial risk of morbidity (including stroke, diffuse neurologic injury, and intellectual impairment) because interruption of arch blood flow is required. (mhmedical.com)
  • 2017. Epidemiology and Outcomes of Vertebral Artery Injury in 16 582 Cervical Spine Surgery Patients: An AOSpine North America Multicenter Study. . (cornell.edu)
  • 2017. Recurrent Laryngeal Nerve Palsy After Cervical Spine Surgery: A Multicenter AOSpine Clinical Research Network Study. . (cornell.edu)
  • They are notorious for encasement of vital structures (blood vessels and cranial nerves) in the ear and neck that make the surgery technically demanding. (susheenduttent.com)
  • Different surgery types (e.g., laser, TransOral Robotic Surgery [TORS], open surgical resection with or without reconstruction) and chemoradiation therapy regimens have different side effects and rehabilitation timelines. (asha.org)
  • The advantages of total tonsillectomy compared to partial tonsillectomy are related to the removal of all of the lymphoid tissue and include 1) mininmal risk for regrowth and need for further surgery and 2) a decreased risk of recurrent post-operative infection. (csurgeries.com)
  • The mastoidectomy surgery can treat chronic and recurrent ear infections. (houstonent.com)
  • Current concepts in tracheal reconstruction. (wustl.edu)
  • Videostroboscopy and high-speed imaging is now an accepted way to evaluate laryngeal function in patients with voice disorders. (qxmd.com)
  • Intrinsic laryngeal muscle reinnervation using the muscle-nerve-muscle technique. (wustl.edu)
  • Laryngeal reinnervation can be approached either nonselectively, focusing on nerve reconstruction, or selectively, focusing on separate target muscle reinnervation. (qxmd.com)
  • Nonselective reinnervation comprises anastomosis to the mainstem of the RLN leading to reinnervation of both abductor and adductor muscle groups (nerve-based reconstruction). (qxmd.com)
  • Neuromuscular diseases (NMDs) are diseases involving the motor nuclei of the cranial nerves and anterior horn cells of the spinal cord, the peripheral nerves, the neuromuscular junction, and/or muscle itself. (qxmd.com)
  • Dr. Rich performs surgical removal of head and neck tumors as well as advanced reconstruction of the head and neck. (wustl.edu)
  • Surgical reconstruction is not indicated in an asymptomatic patient with stenotic or occlusive vertebral lesions. (medscape.com)
  • Several surgical techniques, such as medialization thyroplasty with or without arytenoid adduction and injection laryngoplasty, have been developed to treat RLN injury, but these procedures have specific limitations and complications. (bvsalud.org)
  • In the older child or juvenile, open surgical discount of the hip with reconstruction of bone deformity of both side of the hip joint is commonly required. (ehd.org)
  • Review of Subaxial Cervical Spine Injuries Presenting to a Tertiary-Level Hospital in Nepal: Challenges in Surgical Management in a Third World Scenario. (cornell.edu)
  • Surgical insertion of an electronic hearing device (COCHLEAR IMPLANTS) with electrodes to the COCHLEAR NERVE in the inner ear to create sound sensation in patients with residual nerve fibers. (lookformedical.com)
  • Transoral laser microsurgery for recurrent laryngeal and pharyngeal cancer. (jamanetwork.com)
  • Complications of tonsillectomy include damage to nearby structures--such as tooth trauma, lip lacerations or burns, injury to the pharyngeal wall, or injury to the soft palate--and bleeding. (csurgeries.com)
  • RESULTS: Among the 11 patients, 6 patients (54.5%) underwent direct anastomosis, and 5 patients (45.5%) underwent nerve grafts using ansa cervicalis and great auricular nerve. (bvsalud.org)
  • Neurosurgeon Allan Belzberg, M.D., and orthopaedic trauma surgeon Greg Osgood, M.D., collaborated to offer a novel way to repair the sciatic nerve of a patient. (hopkinsmedicine.org)
  • In this study, we describe a patient with recurrent oronasal fistula and alveolar cleft with multiple failed previous reconstructions at another clinic. (bvsalud.org)
  • The two main indications for tonsillectomy are sleep disordered breathing and recurrent infections, both of which are common in the pediatric population. (csurgeries.com)
  • Enlarged Turbinates: Swollen nasal turbinates present with breathing difficulty and recurrent sinus infections. (revexcare.com)
  • This leads to recurrent nasal and sinus infections. (revexcare.com)
  • In patients with neurolaryngological diseases such as tremor, laryngeal spasm, and paralysis, having an objective way to evaluate vocal function is desirable. (qxmd.com)
  • This resource does not discuss benign tumors of the head and neck region, skin cancers involving the head and neck, auditory nerve lesions, brain tumors, or cancer that has metastasized to this region from elsewhere in the body. (asha.org)
  • The RLN is capable of regeneration, but laryngeal functions in cases of severe injury remain impaired. (qxmd.com)
  • The Use of the Thoracodorsal Nerve for Facial Nerve Grafting in the Setting of Pedicled Latissimus Dorsi Reconstruction. (drmatthewwhite.com)
  • Selective creation of thermal injury zones within the superficial musculoaponeurotic system (SMAS) by intense ultrasound therapy: A new target for noninvasive facial rejuvenation. (drmatthewwhite.com)
  • Head anatomy1) Trigeminal nervea-branchesb-actions2) Facial nervea-branchesb-actions3) Glossopharyngeal nervea-actionsb-what does injury affect4) hypoglossal nervea-actionsb-findings in hypoglossal nerve injury5) recurrent laryngeal nerve- innervates all of larynx except what muscle? (brainscape.com)
  • 1) takes omohyoid, submandibular gland, sensory nerves C2-C5, cervical branch of facial nerve, and ipsilateral thyroid2) same as above + accessory nerve (CN XII), SCM, and internal jugular resection. (brainscape.com)
  • The transotic approach is a valuable approach within the armamentarium of a skull base team and differs from the transcochlear approach in the handling of the facial nerve. (csurgeries.com)
  • Your surgeon may use a facial nerve monitor during the procedure to limit facial nerve injury. (houstonent.com)
  • The anterior tenting and wrapping techniques were used in the reconstruction of 32 (25.3%) and 94 (74.7%) breasts, respectively. (bvsalud.org)
  • The choice of technique (anterior vs. wrapping) in implementing ADM did not generate any significant differences in postoperative complications, including seroma formation and capsular contracture, for the direct-to-implant and 2-stage reconstruction groups. (bvsalud.org)
  • We here summarize the structures of the laryngeal vocal fold as well as its insertion structures at the anterior commissure and at the area of the vocal process and place these findings within the context of biomechanical, functional, and clinical implications. (qxmd.com)
  • Center) MRI, Axial T2 sequence, demonstrating a normal cervical disk that does not cause compression of the spinal cord or the exiting nerve roots. (medscape.com)
  • MRI, Axial T2 sequence, demonstrating a right-sided cervical disk herniation causing cervical nerve root impingement and resulting radiculopathy. (medscape.com)
  • Medical devices which substitute for a nervous system function by electrically stimulating the nerves directly and monitoring the response to the electrical stimulation. (lookformedical.com)
  • These methods can be categorized into neuraxial local analgesics and opioids, peripheral nerve blocks, and wound infiltration. (medscape.com)
  • Artificial device such as an externally-worn camera attached to a stimulator on the RETINA, OPTIC NERVE, or VISUAL CORTEX, intended to restore or amplify vision. (lookformedical.com)
  • The diagnosis and treatment of laryngeal and upper esophageal diseases fall under the responsibility of otolaryngologists, including vocal difficulties and swallowing problems. (nccmed.com)
  • Despite extensive knowledge of the pathology and regeneration mechanisms of recurrent laryngeal nerve injury, reliable treatments that guarantee complete functional recovery are insufficient. (ijthyroid.org)
  • This article reviews research papers on the development of functionally developed nerve-guided conduits for recurrent laryngeal nerve regeneration. (ijthyroid.org)
  • This permanent impairment is caused by either incomplete regeneration and/or occurrence of laryngeal synkinesis. (qxmd.com)
  • Using propensity score matching, nine breasts were selected for each technique within the direct-to-implant reconstruction group, while 16 breasts were selected for each technique within the 2-stage reconstruction group. (bvsalud.org)
  • However, due to the limitations of nerve auto-grafting, such as donor site morbidity and limited supply, alternative treatment methods are necessary in this field. (ijthyroid.org)
  • Exploring SEER-Medicare for changes in the treatment of laryngeal cancer among elderly medicare beneficiaries. (wustl.edu)
  • In recent years, researchers have attempted to develop structurally stable and biocompatible nerve guide conduits using tissue engineering technology, including internal and external structural changes, the development of biocompatible materials, and drug release. (ijthyroid.org)
  • Patients who underwent mastectomy and prepectoral breast reconstruction using tissue expanders or breast implants covered with ADMs between March 2018 and June 2021 were included. (bvsalud.org)
  • The approach to the distal vertebral artery was first described by Matas and Henry and was used for the treatment of traumatic injury. (medscape.com)
  • CONCLUSION: We report our experience with covering prosthetic devices with ADMs during postmastectomy breast reconstruction. (bvsalud.org)
  • Some of his articles were on the topic - Malignant Transformation of Non-Irradiated Recurrent Laryngeal Juvenile Papillomatosis, Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumour of Breast-a Case Report, etc. (carehospitals.com)
  • Abbreviated Injury Scale E-scooter crashes: Are they a risky underestimated new mode of transport? (ac.ir)