{"title":"Signs and Symptoms of Temporomandibular Disorder in Male Narghile Smokers versus Male Cigarette Smokers.","authors":"K. G. Effat","doi":"10.46940/jecor.03.1007","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.46940/jecor.03.1007","url":null,"abstract":"Objective: Narghile smoking is highly prevalent in Egypt. The act of narghile smoking involves strong contraction of the jaw muscles, which would putatively cause overloading of the temporomandibular joint; thereby leading to internal derangement of the joint. The current study compared symptoms and signs related to temporomandibular disorder in male narghile smokers versus male cigarette smokers. Methods: This prospective clinical study involved 233 male narghile smokers and 233 male cigarette smokers. A questionnaire and examination findings protocol was applied for each participant. Results: There was a significant increase in incidence of signs of internal derangement in the temporomandibular joints of narghile smokers versus those of cigarette smokers (p=0.001). Tympanic membrane retractions were also more common in narghile smokers versus cigarette smokers(p=0.001), reflecting the significant effects of jaw muscle mechanical efforts on the middle ear system, associated with narghile smoking. Conclusion: Narghile smoking is a traumatizing habit as regards its effects on the temporomandibular joints and ear structures.","PeriodicalId":399761,"journal":{"name":"Journal of ENT Care and Otolaryngology Research","volume":"12 5 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-02-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"126006584","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Late Receipt of a Second Cochlear Implant: Better Late than Never?","authors":"","doi":"10.46940/jecor.03.1008","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.46940/jecor.03.1008","url":null,"abstract":"The present study explored the incremental benefits of late receipt of a second cochlear implant (CI) by examining various aspects of educational, cognitive and social-emotional functioning among college-age CI users. Secondary analyses were conducted on data from seven studies that had compared deaf students who were active CI users, deaf students who had never used CIs and hearing students; information concerning unilateral or bilateral CI use had been collected but was not analysed previously. The seven studies provided for comparisons on four dozen dimensions including executive function, world knowledge, visual-spatial ability, academic achievement and quality of life. Ages of first/only cochlear implantation did not differ significantly in any of the comparisons, nor did the groups differ significantly on most of the outcome measures across cognitive and social-emotional domains. The findings consistently indicated that while cognitive and social-emotional differences might be apparent between samples of unilateral and bilateral CI users during earlier childhood, they were not evident in this group of CI users who had reached college-age. Limitations of this study related to the nature of the participant samples indicate the need for further research on long-term benefits of bilateral implantation.","PeriodicalId":399761,"journal":{"name":"Journal of ENT Care and Otolaryngology Research","volume":"1 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-02-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"130598370","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Y. Kikuchi, T. Umezaki, K. Adachi, M. Sawatsubashi, Masahiko Taura, Yumi Yamaguchi, N. Tsuchihashi, D. Murakami, T. Nakagawa
{"title":"Age at Decannulation after Pediatric Tracheostomy.","authors":"Y. Kikuchi, T. Umezaki, K. Adachi, M. Sawatsubashi, Masahiko Taura, Yumi Yamaguchi, N. Tsuchihashi, D. Murakami, T. Nakagawa","doi":"10.46940/jecor.02.1006","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.46940/jecor.02.1006","url":null,"abstract":"Background: Parents of tracheostomized infants often enquire when their children will undergo decannulation. However, there are few studies on the decannulation of children who are tracheotomized in infancy. Therefore, this study investigated when decannulation should be performed in children by retrospectively analysing medical records. Methods: We performed a retrospective chart review of tracheostomy, decannulation and tracheostoma closure in 48 children who underwent tracheostomy before the age of 3 years. The indications for tracheostomy included upper airway obstruction, neurological conditions, cardiopulmonary conditions, craniofacial conditions and trauma. Result: Nineteen (33.3%) patients were decannulated during the follow-up period: 12 had upper airway obstruction, four had cardiopulmonary conditions, one had a neurological condition and two had craniofacial conditions. The average age at tracheostomy was 13.6 months. The average age at the start of the decannulation therapy was 5.4 years. The average age at decannulation was 7.2 years. The average age at tracheostoma closure was 9.2 years. Conclusion: This description of ages at decannulation after pediatric tracheostomy may be useful when explaining the prognoses and timelines of decannulation to parents and caretakers of pediatric patients who need to undergo tracheostomy.","PeriodicalId":399761,"journal":{"name":"Journal of ENT Care and Otolaryngology Research","volume":"205 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2020-11-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"116388545","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Anesthesia for Reconstructive Surgery of Head and Neck.","authors":"","doi":"10.46940/jecor.02.1005","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.46940/jecor.02.1005","url":null,"abstract":"Reconstructive head and neck surgery is the main determinant of postoperative quality of life for patients who have undergone surgery for neoplastic pathology, since good aesthetic and functional results are essential to reduce the incidence of complications. To a large extent, the success of these results depends on a team of anesthesiologists who have advanced knowledge in airway management, preoperative risk assessment and hemodynamic implications of the different oncological surgery techniques. Even knowledge of anesthetic techniques (total intravenous vs. inhalational) seems to reduce complications related to pulmonary pro-inflammatory phenomena and improve flap viability. Reducing the incidence of infections, fistulas, nutritional management and tracheostomes is part of the active role of postoperative care units directed by anesthesiologists in conjunction with other specialties, which in part reduces hospital morbidity and mortality, improving the prognosis of our patients. In conclusion, multidisciplinary management in this type of patient is essential to guarantee better postoperative results.","PeriodicalId":399761,"journal":{"name":"Journal of ENT Care and Otolaryngology Research","volume":"33 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2020-11-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"115702877","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"The Stabilization of Lower Lateral Cartilage in Rhinoplasty: A New Control Suture Technique.","authors":"","doi":"10.46940/jecor.02.1004","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.46940/jecor.02.1004","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract Objective: Reposition of malpositioned lateral crura to normal position in rhinoplasty is important both functionally and aesthetically. The aim of this study is to describe a lateral cruras reposition suture technique for supplying tip symmetry and avoiding crural displacement. Patient and Method: Sixteen primary rhinoplasty cases with malpositioned lateral crura underwent lateral crural control suture (LCCS) were reported. In this technique dissected and released lateral crura were fixed to cheek skin with a suture. Those cases were assessed with FACE-Q rhinology module both aesthetically and functionally. Result: Intraoperative or postoperative lateral crural displacement can be prevented and nasal tip symmetry can be supplied easily with LCCS. Results were satisfactory both functionally and aesthetically. Conclusion: LCCS is a good alternative to correct lateral crural malposition and obtain a tip symmetry.","PeriodicalId":399761,"journal":{"name":"Journal of ENT Care and Otolaryngology Research","volume":"1 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2020-07-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"129282875","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Impact of Cochlear Implant on Auditory and Speech Perception and Language Development in Prelingual Deaf Children.","authors":"","doi":"10.46940/jecor.02.1003","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.46940/jecor.02.1003","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract Profound deafness during childhood affects the normal development of auditory and speech perception, speech production and language skills. Cochlear implants (CIs) have revolutionized the scenario of rehabilitation of profoundly deaf individuals. A prelingual deaf is one who is congenitally deaf or whose hearing loss occurred before speech development. The current review was undertaken to assess the impact of cochlear implants (CIs) in prelingual deaf children on their hearing and speech perception, speech production and language development.","PeriodicalId":399761,"journal":{"name":"Journal of ENT Care and Otolaryngology Research","volume":"99 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2020-06-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"122508063","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Eye Pain in Patients with Arthrogenous Versus Myogenous Temporomandibular Disorder Presenting to An Otolaryngology Clinic.","authors":"","doi":"10.46940/jecor.02.1002","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.46940/jecor.02.1002","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract Objective: The issue of eye pain in patients with temporomandibular disorders (TMD) had not been previously addressed; specifically, in relation to the two major subgroups of TMD; arthrogenous and myogenous. The present study aimed to compare the incidence and pattern of eye pain in arthrogenous versus myogenous TMD. Methods: The study involved 314 consecutive patients with TMD, prospectively examined over a period of 6 months. These were stratified into 193 patients with arthrogenous TMD and 121 patients with myogenous TMD. The pattern of any eye pain in each patient was studied. Results: Eye pain was present in 78 per cent of TMD patients. It was more commonly encountered in myogenous versus arthrogenous TMD patients. Approximately one-quarter of patients in either group had TMD-related eye pain. Conclusion: Eye pain is significantly associated with TMD. The presence of eye pain augments the morbidity of TMD in patients afflicted with both disorders.","PeriodicalId":399761,"journal":{"name":"Journal of ENT Care and Otolaryngology Research","volume":"53 3 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2020-06-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"128913884","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Plunging Ranula. An Entity to Be Taken into Account in Cervical Masses - A Case Report.","authors":"","doi":"10.46940/jecor.01.1001","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.46940/jecor.01.1001","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract Background: The plunging ranula is a special type of soil cannula of the mouth dependent on the sublingual gland that extends to the deep tissues of the neck, manifesting itself as a cervical mass. Methods and Results: We present the case of a patient who presented with symptoms and signs of right submandibular cervical abscess of rapid progression after extraction of a homolateral molar and which was operated with a transcervical approach draining only salivary content. After drainage the patient remains asymptomatic after three years. Conclusion: The purpose of this work is to indicate the importance of this entity in the differential diagnosis of lesions of the neck, since its early detection can diminish the Morbi motor of the patient. The plunging ranula is an entity that must be taken into account in the differential diagnosis of cervical masses since in its treatment should include the exeresis of the sublingual gland to prevent recurrence.","PeriodicalId":399761,"journal":{"name":"Journal of ENT Care and Otolaryngology Research","volume":"10 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2019-07-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"116871558","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}