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Antimicrobial stewardship for surgical antibiotic prophylaxis and surgical site infections: a systematic review
Background Surgical site infections account for 14–17% of all healthcare-associated infections. Antimicrobial stewardship (AMS) are complementary...
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Development of an image-based Random Forest classifier for prediction of surgery duration of laparoscopic sigmoid resections
PurposeSigmoid diverticulitis is a disease with a high socioeconomic burden, accounting for a high number of left-sided colonic resections worldwide....
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An Exposition on Surgical Experiences in Identification, Exposure, and Injuries of Recurrent Laryngeal Nerve (RLN) During Thyroid Operations: Gleanings, Narrative, and the Reflections
Background: Identifying and preserving the recurrent laryngeal nerve (RLN) is of paramount importance during thyroid surgeries. Iatrogenic injuries...
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Review of surgical robotic systems for keyhole and endoscopic procedures: state of the art and perspectives
Minimally invasive surgery, including laparoscopic and thoracoscopic procedures, benefits patients in terms of improved postoperative outcomes and...
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Collateral damage of the COVID-19 pandemic: an alarming decline in critical procedures in otorhinolaryngology in a German university hospital
PurposeThe COVID-19 pandemic has a major impact on the diagnosis and treatment of ENT patients. The aim of this study was to analyze the influence of...
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When bronchoscopy does not suffice for airway foreign body removal: a series of cases requiring tracheotomy
PurposeTo illustrate the importance of tracheotomy in difficult cases of foreign body inhalation and to enumerate the indications of the same.
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Unplanned admissions after day-case surgery in an Italian third-level pediatric hospital: a retrospective study
BackgroundIncreasing procedures in day-case surgery can mitigate the costs of health service, without reducing safety and quality standards. The...
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Feasibility and Applicability of Portable Goose Neck System as a Third Arm for Holding Endoscope in Two Handed Endoscopic ENT Surgeries
Endoscopes have revolutionised and have added a new dimension to the surgical domain. Many surgical techniques have reformed from the open surgical...
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Role of Obesity in Otorhinolaryngologic Diseases
Purpose of ReviewObesity is a major public health problem associated with various diseases. Improving obesity control and achieving greater patient...
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A Comparison of Tranexamic Acid in Nasal Versus Sinus Surgeries: a Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Nasal surgeries (e.g.: rhinoplasties, septoplasties) and sinus surgeries (e.g.: Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgeries) are common procedures in...
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Invasive fungal rhinosinusitis, clinical manifestations, and prognostic values: as case series audit
BackgroundInvasive fungal rhinosinusitis (IFRS) is a rare disorder with a high mortality rate. In this study, we reported four rare cases, two of...
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Utilization and efficacy of platelet-rich plasma and platelet-rich fibrin in otolaryngology: a systematic evidence-based review
PurposeTo explore utilization and efficacy of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) and platelet-rich fibrin (PRF) in different sub-specialties of...
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Nasal muscle function using electromyography (EMG) and nerve conduction velocity (NCV) in sub- and supra-perichondrial rhinoplasty
BackgroundRhinoplasty remains among the most challenging procedures to master, focusing on improving nasal appearance and/or function. Open tip...
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The association of COVID-19 pandemic with the increase of sinogenic and otogenic intracranial infections in children: a 10-year retrospective comparative single-center study
Objective: Otitis media and sinusitis are common childhood infections, typically mild with good outcomes. Recent studies show a rise in intracranial...
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Setting up a biomodeling, virtual planning, and three-dimensional printing service in Uruguay
Virtual surgical planning and three-dimensional (D) printing are rapidly becoming essential for challenging and complex surgeries around the world....
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Effect of Body Mass Index on Post Tonsillectomy Hemorrhages
Aims: Obesity affects adverse outcomes in patients undergoing various surgeries. The study was carried out to assess the clinical association between...
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The surgical management of recurrent acute and chronic barosinusitis in sports self-contained underwater breathing apparatus (scuba) divers
PurposeThe aim of this retrospective study is to evaluate the feasibility of functional endoscopic sinus surgery (FESS) with supplementary surgical...
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Long-term results of a balloon-assisted endoscopic approach in failed dacryocystorhinostomies
PurposeEndoscopic endonasal balloon-assisted dacryoplasty is a minimally invasive surgical approach that can be applied after failure of...
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Adenoid hypertrophy—diagnosis and treatment: the new S2k guideline
Hyperplasia of the pharyngeal tonsils is to be considered pathologic when nasopharyngeal symptoms of mechanical obstruction and/or chronic...
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Tracheostomy complications in otorhinolaryngology are rare despite the critical airway
PurposeTo identify complications of surgical tracheostomies in otorhinolaryngologic patients and adjust our processes to be properly prepared in the...