Tumores primarios del espacio parafaríngeo

Publication date: May–June 2017
Source:Acta Otorrinolaringológica Española, Volume 68, Issue 3
Author(s): Gianluigi Grilli, Vanessa Suarez, María Gabriela Muñoz, María Costales, José Luis Llorente
Introducción y objetivosEl objetivo de este estudio es presentar nuestra experiencia en el diagnóstico y tratamiento de los tumores parafaríngeos.Pacientes y métodoRealizamos un estudio retrospectivo de 90 pacientes, diagnosticados y tratados quirúrgicamente de una tumoración parafaríngea entre 1984 y 2015. Fueron excluidos los pacientes cuyos tumores no eran primarios, sino que invadían esta región por contigüidad, los tumores originados en el lóbulo profundo de la parótida y las metástasis de otros tumores de cabeza y cuello.ResultadosEl 74% de las neoplasias del espacio parafaríngeo fueron de naturaleza benigna y el 26% maligna. Los adenomas pleomorfos fueron los tumores más frecuentes (27%), seguido por los paragangliomas (25%), un grupo de tumores de origen misceláneo de naturaleza maligna (16%), los tumores de origen neurogénico (12%), un grupo de tumores de origen misceláneo de naturaleza benigna (10%) y los tumores malignos de glándulas salivales (10%). El tratamiento fue quirúrgico en todos los casos. Se realizó un abordaje transcervical en 56 pacientes, un abordaje cervical-transparotídeo en 15 pacientes, un abordaje infratemporal tipo A en 13 pacientes, un abordaje transmandibular en 4 pacientes y en 2 casos un abordaje transoral. Las complicaciones más frecuentes fueron las derivadas de lesiones de estructuras nerviosas.ConclusionesLa mayoría de los tumores localizados en el espacio parafaríngeo son subsidiarios de ser tratados de forma quirúrgica con una baja tasa de complicaciones y recurrencias. El abordaje transcervical es el más utilizado.Introduction and objectivesThe aim of this study is to present our experience with the diagnostic and therapeutic approaches for parapharyngeal space tumours.Patients and methodThis study is a retrospective review of 90 patients diagnosed with tumours of the parapharyngeal space and treated surgically between 1984 and 2015. Patients whose tumours were not primary but invaded the parapharyngeal space expanding from another region, tumours originating in the deep lobe of the parotid gland and head and neck metastasis were excluded from this study.Results74% percent of the parapharyngeal space neoplasms were benign and 26% were malignant. Pleomorphic adenoma was the most common neoplasm (27%), followed by paragangliomas (25%), miscellaneous malignant tumours (16%), neurogenic tumours (12%), miscellaneous benign tumours (10%), and malignant salivary gland tumours (10%). The transcervical approach was used in 56 cases, cervical-transparotid approach in 15 cases, type A infratemporal fossa approach in 13 cases, transmandibular approach in 4 cases and transoral approach in 2 cases. The most common complications were those deriving from nervous injuries.ConclusionsMost parapharyngeal space tumours can be removed surgically with a low rate of complications and recurrence. The transcervical approach is the most frequently used.



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Gluteus medius muscle metastasis of squamous cell carcinoma of larynx: a rare case

Publication date: Available online 29 April 2017
Source:Brazilian Journal of Otorhinolaryngology
Author(s): Alperen Vural, Deniz Avcı, Sedat Çağlı, İmdat Yüce, Turan Arlı




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Temporal patterns of patient-reported trismus and associated mouth-opening distances in radiotherapy for head and neck cancer: A prospective cohort study

Abstract

Objectives

To identify temporal patterns of patient-reported trismus during the first year post-radiotherapy, and to study their associations with maximal interincisal opening distances (MIOs).

Design

Single institution case series.

Setting

University hospital ENT clinic.

Participants

One hundred ninety six subjects who received radiotherapy (RT) for head and neck cancer (HNC) with or without chemotherapy in 2007-2012 to total dose of 64.6/68 Gy in 38/34 fractions, respectively. All subjects were prospectively assessed for mouth-opening ability (Gothenburg Trismus Questionnaire (GTQ), and MIO) pre-RT and at 3, 6, and 12 months after RT.

Main outcome measures

Correlations between temporally robust GTQ-symptoms and MIO as given by Pearson's correlation coefficients (P_r); temporally robust GTQ-symptom domains as given by factor analysis; rates of trismus with respect to baseline by risk ratios (RRs).

Results

Four temporally robust domains were identified: Eating (3-7 symptoms), Jaw (3-7), Pain (2-5), and Quality of Life (QoL, 2-5), and included 2-3 persistent symptoms across all post- RT assessments. The median RR for a moderate/severe (>2/>3) cut-off was the highest for Jaw (3.7/3.6) and QoL (3.2/2.9). The median P_r between temporally robust symptoms and MIO post-radiotherapy was 0.25-0.35/0.34-0.43/0.24-0.31/0.34-0.50 for Eating/Jaw/Pain/QoL, respectively.

Conclusions

Mouth-opening distances in HNC patients post-RT can be understood in terms of associated patient-reported outcomes on trismus-related difficulties. Our data suggest that a reduction in MIO can be expected as patients communicate their mouth-opening status to interfere with private/social life, a clinical warning signal for emerging or worsening trismus as patients are being followed after RT.

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Patient injuries in operative rhinology during a ten-year period: Review of National Patient Insurance Charts

Abstract

Objectives

To assess factors contributing to patient injuries in operative rhinology.

Design

Data of the accepted patient injury claims involving operative rhinology, between the years 2001 and 2011, were obtained from the Finnish Patient Insurance Centre registry. Two senior otolaryngologists analysed and evaluated the injury mechanisms.

Main outcome measures

Analysis and classification of factors contributing to patient injuries.

Results

During the ten-year study period, there were 67 patient injuries in operative rhinology, comprising 36% of all patient injuries in otorhinolaryngologic surgery. The majority (78%) of patients were treated in university or central hospitals and almost all (90%) by fully trained otolaryngology specialists. The factors contributing to the injuries were errors in surgical technique, like lesions to the orbit, skull base and meninges, and adjacent nerves, as well as mistakes with removable packings left in situ. Nearly half of the patients had undergone endoscopic sinus surgery. One patient died because of bleeding from the intracranial artery. Fourteen patients (21%) needed a re-operation due to the injury.

Conclusions

Patient injuries in rhinology were caused by typical complications of common operations performed by otorhinolaryngology specialists. The increased volume of endoscopic sinus surgery was evident also in patient injuries.

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Studying the association between methylene tetrahdrofolate reductase (MTHFR) 677 gene polymorphism, cardiovascular risk and lichen planus

Abstract

Background

There is a reported relation between hyperhomocysteinemia and lichen planus (LP). An increase in homocysteine (Hcy) and the risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) in patients with methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase (MTHFR) mutation has been described

Objective

To detect MTHFR (C677T) gene polymorphism, and to find its association with CVD risk, Hcy and folic acid levels in patients with LP

Methods

This hospital-based case-control study included 110 patients with LP; 70 with cutaneous LP (CLP) and 40 with oral LP (OLP). 120 age and sex matched healthy subjects were used as controls. Three ml venous blood sample was taken for detection of MTHFR gene polymorphism by PCR-RFLP technique and for measurement of the lipid profile. Hcy and folic acid were measured by ELISA. Hypertension was evaluated

Results

There were significantly higher prevalence of hypertension with higher Hcy, triglycerides and cholesterol levels and lower folic acid and HDL levels among patients' groups. Hypertension with higher Hcy and cholesterol levels together with lower folic acid and HDL levels have been found in OLP when compared to CLP. Patients showed a significant higher percentage of the MTHFR 677 TT genotype (P=0.003) and of the MTHFR 677 T allele (P=0.042) compared to controls. Moreover, there was higher a prevalence of MTHFR 677 T allele in patients with CLP.

Conclusion

MTHFR 677 gene polymorphism may be a risk factor for the development of the LP, and to predispose these patients to higher risk of CVD.

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Development of a financially viable model for the management of mandibular fractures as day cases in a level 1 major trauma centre

Publication date: Available online 29 April 2017
Source:British Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Author(s): J. Haq, J. Olding, S. Chegini, C. Huppa, R. Bentley, K. Fan
There is a subgroup of patients with mandibular fractures who could safely and effectively be managed in an outpatient day-care unit. Suitability depends on medical, social, and operative factors, and identification of the correct criteria will govern management after that in the emergency department. Reduced use of beds would lead to less money being spent on emergency treatment, and increased capacity for elective surgery. The aims of this study were to identify a group of patients with mandibular fractures whose duration of operation and period of recovery would be suitable for treatment in the day-care unit, and to evaluate the potential financial benefits. Inpatients were assessed for day surgery using medical, social, and surgical criteria. Each patient's suitability for discharge was assessed two, three, and five hours postoperatively. A financial feasibility study was made retrospectively on a larger sample of patients with mandibular fractures. The discharge criteria from the day-care unit were fully met by 26/40 patients at five hours postoperatively, mean (range) duration of operation was 145 (40–285) minutes, and mean (SD) Mandibular Injury Severity Score was 13 (3), range 7–20. When all the criteria were combined (n=100), 12 of the patients were suitable for day care. With 24 bed-day savings/100 patients, potential earnings would increase to around £80 000/year at this hospital. In conclusion, we have identified a group of patients who were suitable for management of mandibular fractures in the day-care unit. Considerable cost savings are anticipated.



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Use of couplers for vascular anastomoses in 601 free flaps for reconstruction of defects of the head and neck: technique and two-year retrospective clinical study

Publication date: Available online 29 April 2017
Source:British Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Author(s): A. Assoumane, L. Wang, K. Liu, Z.-J. Shang
We describe our experience with the use of 854 couplers for venous or arterial anastomoses, or both, in 601 free flaps for reconstruction of defects of the head and neck. We reviewed 601 patients who had had free flaps (with the microvascular anastomoses being made with couplers in 519) between July 2013 and December 2015. Personal details, and clinical data including the site of the defect, the tumour excised, the types of flaps, the size of the couplers, the method of anastomosis (venous or arterial) in which the coupler was used, and postoperative complications were recorded. There were 417 men (69%) and 184 women (31%), mean (range) age 53 (13–91) years. Four types of flaps were used: anterolateral thigh flap (n=232), radial forearm flap (n=223), fibula free flap (n=78), and iliac crest flap (n=68). The sizes of couplers ranged from 1–4mm, most being 2mm (n=158), followed by 1.5mm (n=122). The recipient vessels used included a single vein (n=348), two veins (n=406), and both vein and artery (n=100). The overall success rate was 99%, and eight patients required resuture, which was successful in each case. This retrospective study shows that a coupler is easy to use, and is a reliable and time-saving technique for microvascular anastomosis. However, the disadvantage is the cost of the instrument, which in less developed countries will limit its use.



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Haplotypes of the RANK and OPG genes are associated with chronic arthralgia in individuals with and without temporomandibular disorders

Publication date: Available online 29 April 2017
Source:International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Author(s): L.L. Bonato, V. Quinelato, R. Borojevic, A.R. Vieira, A. Modesto, J.M. Granjeiro, R. Tesch, P.L. Casado
The aim of this study was to evaluate the association between genetic polymorphisms and the comorbid presence of chronic systemic arthralgia in patients with articular temporomandibular disorders (TMD). Subjects were evaluated for the presence of TMD and asked about the presence of chronic joint pain. Four groups were included in the study: articular TMD and systemic arthralgia (n=85), no articular TMD and systemic arthralgia (n=82), articular TMD and no systemic arthralgia (n=21), no articular TMD and no systemic arthralgia (control, n=72). A total of 14 single nucleotide polymorphisms in the OPG, RANK, and RANKL genes were investigated. In the statistical analysis, a P-value of <0.05 was considered significant. For the OPG gene, an association was observed between the group with chronic arthralgia and joint TMD and the control group (P=0.04). There was also a tendency towards an association of the haplotype CGCCAA with an increased risk of developing chronic joint pain, even in the absence of TMD (P=0.06). For the RANK gene, the AGTGC haplotype was associated with the lowest risk of presenting chronic joint pain in individuals without TMD (P=0.03). This study supports the hypothesis that changes in the OPG and RANK genes influence the presence of chronic joint pain in individuals with and without TMD.



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The effectiveness of earmuffs on the physiologic and behavioral stability in preterm infants

Publication date: July 2017
Source:International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology, Volume 98
Author(s): Nasrin Khalesi, Nastaran Khosravi, Azadeh Ranjbar, Zahra Godarzi, Alireza Karimi
BackgroundThe use of earmuffs can protect preterm infants against negative effects of high noise levels in the neonatal intensive care unit. This study was aimed at assessing the effectiveness of the earmuffs on the physiologic and behavioral responses in preterm infants.MethodsA crossed over controlled trial was conducted at Aliasghar Hospital (Tehran, Iran) in 2014. Thirty-six preterm infants cared in closed incubators, 18 cases wore a pair of silicon earmuffs in the first day and the others were worn it at the second day. During 2 consecutive days, all subjects were observed as their own controls (without earmuffs). Physiologic (body temperature, heart rate, respiratory rate, systolic, diastolic pressures, arterial Oxygen Saturation) and behavioral responses (according to the Anderson behavioral state scoring system) were assessed every 2 h for 8 h long during daytime for two consecutive days.ResultsThe application of earmuffs could decrease the rate of the heart and respiratory while could increase the amount of oxygen saturation (p < 0.05). The results also showed that the preterm infants with earmuffs had lower ABSS score and a better light sleep compared to those without earmuffs (2.38 ± 0.47 versus 4.8 ± 0.97, p < 0.05).ConclusionThe results indicated that using the earmuffs reduces the level of noise in NICUs following by improving the preterm neonates' physiological stability and behavioral states of ABSS.



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