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Predictors of adherence to an exercise program for shoulder pain and dysfunction in head and neck cancer survivors
Achieving acceptable levels of adherence to exercise may be a challenge with head and neck cancer (HNC) survivors given the high morbidity associated with treatment. The purpose of the present trial was to ide...
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Open AccessJournal of Otolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery – An ‘Open’ Letter to Our Authors and Readers
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Open AccessSinonasal Undifferentiated Carcinoma (SNUC): the Alberta experience and literature review
Sinonasal undifferentiated carcinoma (SNUC) is a rare malignancy with often dismal outcomes. This study set to determine provincial and literature-wide survival outcomes based on treatment modality.
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Open AccessSurgical vs ultrasound-guided drainage of deep neck space abscesses: a randomized controlled trial: surgical vs ultrasound drainage
Deep neck space abscesses (DNAs) are relatively common otolaryngology-head and neck surgery emergencies and can result in significant morbidity with potential mortality. Traditionally, surgical incision and dr...
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Open AccessEvaluation of the accuracy of Cone Beam Computerized Tomography (CBCT): medical imaging technology in head and neck reconstruction
With the introduction, development and commercialization of Cone Beam Computerized Tomography (CBCT) technologies in the field of head and neck reconstruction, clinicians now have increased access to the techn...
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Open AccessThe impact of clinical versus pathological staging in oral cavity carcinoma–a multi-institutional analysis of survival
To evaluate any disparity in clinical versus pathological TNM staging in oral cavity squamous cell carcinoma (OCSCC) patients and any impact of this on survival.
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Open AccessSurvival outcomes of patients with advanced oral cavity squamous cell carcinoma treated with multimodal therapy: a multi-institutional analysis
The oral cavity is the most common site for head and neck squamous cell carcinoma. Treatment of advanced stage oral cavity squamous cell carcinoma (OCSCC) has classically involved surgical resection with posto...
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Open AccessPrimary surgery versus chemoradiotherapy for advanced oropharyngeal cancers: a longitudinal population study
Treatment for advanced stage oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma (OPSCC) includes combined chemoradiation therapy or surgery followed by radiation therapy alone or in combination with chemotherapy. The goal ...
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Open AccessHPV Status and second primary tumours in Oropharyngeal Squamous Cell Carcinoma
The incidence of human papillomavirus (HPV)-related oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma (OPSCCs) is rising in developed nations. Studies have shown that these virally mediated tumours are epidemiologically, ...
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Open AccessPilot study: evaluation of the use of the convergent interview technique in understanding the perception of surgical design and simulation
It is important to understand the perceived value of surgical design and simulation (SDS) amongst surgeons, as this will influence its implementation in clinical settings. The purpose of the present study was ...
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Open AccessExploratory benchtop study evaluating the use of surgical design and simulation in fibula free flap mandibular reconstruction
Surgical design and simulation (SDS) is a useful tool to help surgeons visualize the anatomy of the patient and perform operative maneuvers on the computer before implementation in the operating room. While th...
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Open AccessMolecular predictors of locoregional and distant metastases in oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma
The incidence of oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma (OPSCC) is increasing due to fundamental changes in oncogenesis related to effects of the human papilomavirus (HPV). Virally-mediated tumours behave and r...
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Open AccessPrognostic utility of basaloid differentiation in oropharyngeal cancer
Human papillomavirus (HPV) is recognized as the key risk factor for a distinct subset of oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma. P16 is a reliable, sensitive surrogate marker for HPV and confers a positive prog...
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Open AccessAssociation between allergic rhinitis and asthma in a Northern Alberta cohort
Many published epidemiologic studies confirm a marked increase in the prevalence of asthma and allergic rhinitis. The link between allergic rhinitis and asthma has been extensively studied and approximately 75...
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Open AccessReviewer acknowledgement 2013
The Editors of Journal of Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery would like to thank all our reviewers who have contributed to the journal in Volume 42 (2013).
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Open AccessHigh definition video teaching module for learning neck dissection
Video teaching modules are proven effective tools for enhancing student competencies and technical skills in the operating room. Integration into post-graduate surgical curricula, however, continues to pose a ...
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Open AccessFactors associated with severe deep neck space infections: targeting multiple fronts
To determine factors predictive of a severe deep neck space infection (DNSI), defined as those requiring surgery and/or postoperative intensive care unit (ICU) admission. To specifically examine dental practic...
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Open AccessMetabolic tumour volume as a prognostic factor for oral cavity squamous cell carcinoma treated with primary surgery
Metabolic tumour volume (MTV) obtained from pre-treatment 18 F-fluorodeoxydeglucose positron emission tomography with computed tomography (PET-CT) has been validated as an independent predictive factor of outcome...
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Open AccessPredictors of non-diagnostic cytology in surgeon-performed ultrasound guided fine needle aspiration of thyroid nodules
Fine needle aspiration (FNA) is the standard of care for the diagnostic work-up of thyroid nodules but despite its proven utility, the non-diagnostic rate for thyroid FNA ranges from 6-36%. A non-diagnostic FN...
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Open AccessAnatomical examination of the fibula: digital imaging study for osseointegrated implant installation
Free vascularized fibular flaps are commonly used in jaw reconstruction. CT scan images of the fibula are used in digital planning of jaw reconstruction. In order to fully describe the anatomy of the fibula, a...
