Euclidean distances of laryngopharyngeal structures obtained from CT data for preclinical development of laryngoscopic devices
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DOI: 10.1007/s00276-019-02397-3
Abstract: Purpose This study aims to determine Euclidean distances between landmark structures in the larynx and pharynx to optimize endoscope shaft designs with regard to gentle and patient-oriented handling. Methods Four Euclidean distances between landmarks in… read more here.
Keywords: laryngopharyngeal structures; distance; pharyngeal wall; distances laryngopharyngeal ... See more keywords
A systematic review of different treatment strategies for the squamous cell carcinoma of the posterior pharyngeal wall
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DOI: 10.1007/s00405-020-05990-0
Abstract: Objective To perform a systematic review of the literature available about the posterior pharyngeal wall squamous cell carcinomas, with a special focus on oncologic outcomes. Methods A comprehensive research was performed on PubMed/MEDLINE, Google Scholar,… read more here.
Keywords: pharyngeal wall; systematic review; review; posterior pharyngeal ... See more keywords
The relationship between posterior pharyngeal wall thickness and swallowing function after radiation therapy
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DOI: 10.1080/00016489.2020.1752933
Abstract: Abstract Background: Dysphagia is a complication following radiation therapy (RT) for head and neck cancers (HNC). Radiologic findings of posterior pharyngeal wall thickening (PPWT) after RT has not been quantified and correlated to swallowing outcomes.… read more here.
Keywords: swallowing function; radiation therapy; pharyngeal wall; ppwt ... See more keywords
Soft palate dysplasia: properties and surgical techniques.
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DOI: 10.1097/prs.0000000000010787
Abstract: OBJECTIVES We aimed to report a hitherto undescribed class of patients with the obvious phenotype of a novel soft palate dysplasia combining unilateral soft palate hypoplasia with a fully developed uvula. We also aimed to… read more here.
Keywords: posterior pharyngeal; palate; soft palate; pharyngeal flap ... See more keywords
Inspiration After Posterior Pharyngeal Flap Palatoplasty: A Preliminary Study Using Computational Fluid Dynamic Analysis
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DOI: 10.3389/fped.2022.823777
Abstract: Posterior pharyngeal flap palatoplasty (PPF) is one of the most commonly used surgical procedures to correct speech, especially for patients suffering from velopharyngeal insufficiency (VPI). During PPF, surgeons use the catheter to control the lateral… read more here.
Keywords: posterior pharyngeal; flap palatoplasty; computational fluid; inspiration ... See more keywords