Journal of Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery is the official journal of Canadian Society of Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery, and affiliated with the International Society for Maxillofacial Rehabilitation (ISMR)
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Citation: Journal of Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery 2014 43:14
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Validation of pharyngeal findings on sleep nasopharyngoscopy in children with snoring/sleep disordered breathing
To validate the pharyngeal findings in sleep nasopharyngoscopy (SNP) of children with snoring - sleep disordered breathing (S-SDB).
Citation: Journal of Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery 2014 43:13 -
Development of an ototoxicity model in the adult CBA/CaJ mouse and determination of a golden window of corticosteroid intervention for otoprotection
To investigate the effect of timing of dexamethasone administration on auditory hair cell survival following an ototoxic insult with kanamycin and furosemide.
Citation: Journal of Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery 2014 43:12 -
Measurement tools for the diagnosis of nasal septal deviation: a systematic review
To perform a systematic review of measurement tools utilized for the diagnosis of nasal septal deviation (NSD).
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Role of season, temperature and humidity on the incidence of epistaxis in Alberta, Canada
Classical dogma holds that epistaxis is more common in winter months but there is significant variability reported in the literature. No study has yet examined the effect of season, humidity and temperature on...
Citation: Journal of Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery 2014 43:10 -
Fiber-optic endoscopic evaluation of swallowing to assess swallowing outcomes as a function of head position in a normal population
Head position practice has been shown to influence pill-swallowing ability, but the impact of head position on measures of swallowing outcomes has not yet been studied with fiber-optic endoscopic evaluation of...
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The effect of topically applied tissue expanders on radial forearm skin pliability: a prospective self-controlled study
The use of pre-operatively applied topical tissue expansion tapes have previously demonstrated increased rates of primary closure of radial forearm free flap donor sites. This is associated with a reduced cost...
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High 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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Reviewer 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).
Citation: Journal of Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery 2014 43:3 -
CO2 laser versus cold steel margin analysis following endoscopic excision of glottic cancer
To compare the suitability of CO2 laser with steel instruments for margin excision in transoral laser microsurgery.
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Validation of 1-hour post-thyroidectomy parathyroid hormone level in predicting hypocalcemia
Prior work by our group suggested that a single one hour post-thyroidectomy parathyroid hormone (1 hr PTH) level could accurately stratify patients into high and low risk groups for the development of hypocalc...
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Management of locally advanced laryngeal cancer
Management of advanced laryngeal cancer is complex and ideal strategy is yet to be defined. This study evaluates the experience of a single head and neck oncologic centre in the management of T4 laryngeal cancer.
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The relationship between survival and socio-economic status for head and neck cancer in Canada
Human papilloma virus (HPV) is emerging as the primary cause for some head and neck cancers. The objective of this study was to investigate the association between head and neck cancer (HNC) survival and socio...
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Long-term functional donor site morbidity of the free radial forearm flap in head and neck cancer survivors
To assess the functional donor site morbidity of the forearm free flap in patients surviving at least 2 years after ablative head and neck cancer surgery in a tertiary care centre.
Citation: Journal of Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery 2014 43:1 -
FOCUS harmonic scalpel compared to conventional hemostasis in open total thyroidectomy - a prospective randomized study
Hemostasis in thyroid surgery is of utmost importance for a successful surgery and an uneventful postoperative course. Our aim was to evaluate the effectiveness of the FOCUS Harmonic Scalpel in patients underg...
Citation: Journal of Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery 2013 42:62 -
Rates of thyroid malignancy by FNA diagnostic category
Fine needle aspiration (FNA) of thyroid nodules is a cornerstone of surgical decision making in thyroid cancer. The most widely utilized system for reporting thyroid FNA results is the Bethesda System, which i...
Citation: Journal of Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery 2013 42:61 -
The role of neural precursor cells and self assembling peptides in nerve regeneration
Cranial nerve injury involves loss of central neural cells in the brain stem and surrounding support matrix, leading to severe functional impairment. Therapeutically targeting cellular replacement and enhancin...
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Cost-effectiveness analysis of a postoperative clinical care pathway in head and neck surgery with microvascular reconstruction
The objective of this study is to evaluate the cost-effectiveness of a postoperative clinical care pathway for patients undergoing major head and neck oncologic surgery with microvascular reconstruction.
Citation: Journal of Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery 2013 42:59 -
Association 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...
Citation: Journal of Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery 2013 42:58 -
Prognostic 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...
Citation: Journal of Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery 2013 42:57 -
Intraoperative parathyroid hormone level in parathyroidectomy: which patients benefit from it?
Intraoperative parathyroid hormone level (IOPTH) is withdrawn during parathyroidectomy to confirm the success of the procedure. Recently, the importance of IOPTH has been put to question. The purpose of this s...
Citation: Journal of Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery 2013 42:56 -
Neurotology symptoms at referral to vestibular evaluation
Dizziness-vertigo is common in adults, but clinical providers may rarely diagnose vestibular impairment and referral could be delayed. To assess neurotology symptoms (including triggers) reported by patients w...
Citation: Journal of Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery 2013 42:55 -
HPV positive tonsillar cancer in two laser surgeons: case reports
A 53 year-old male gynecologist presented with human papillomavirus (HPV) 16 positive tonsillar squamous cell carcinoma. He had no identifiable risk factors with the exception of long term occupational exposur...
Citation: Journal of Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery 2013 42:54 -
Molecular 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...
Citation: Journal of Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery 2013 42:53 -
Corrosion casting of the subglottis following endotracheal tube intubation injury: a pilot study in Yorkshire piglets
Subglottic stenosis can result from endotracheal tube injury. The mechanism by which this occurs, however, is not well understood. The purpose of this study was to examine the role of angiogenesis, hypoxia and...
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Can a multisensory teaching approach impart the necessary knowledge, skills, and confidence in final year medical students to manage epistaxis?
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy of a multisensory teaching approach in imparting the knowledge, skills, and confidence to manage epistaxis in a cohort of fourth year medical students.
Citation: Journal of Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery 2013 42:51 -
Quantifying respiratory complications post-adenotonsillectomy in patients with normal or inconclusive overnight oximetry
Children with sleep-disordered breathing (SDB) are at risk of developing post-operative respiratory complications following adenotonsillectomy (T&A). Our goal was to describe and quantify these complications f...
Citation: Journal of Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery 2013 42:50 -
Mastoidectomy and mastoid obliteration with autologous bone graft: a quality of life study
A mastoid cavity resulting from a canal wall down mastoidectomy can result in major morbidity for patients due to chronic otorrhea and infection, difficulty with hearing aids and vertigo with temperature chang...
Citation: Journal of Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery 2013 42:49 -
Frozen section analysis and sentinel lymph node biopsy in well differentiated thyroid cancer
The aim of this study is to prospectively review the role of sentinel lymph node (SLN) biopsy in the management of well differentiated thyroid carcinoma (WDTC), and to determine the efficacy of intraoperative ...
Citation: Journal of Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery 2013 42:48 -
Expectantly waiting: a survey of thyroid surgery wait times among Canadian Otolaryngologists
Our objective is to highlight discrepancies between actual wait times and perceived appropriate wait times for various thyroid pathologies among Otolaryngology- Head and Neck Surgeons in Canada; and to identif...
Citation: Journal of Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery 2013 42:47 -
Osteoradionecrosis of the mandible: a case series at a single institution
Osteoradionecrosis (ORN) defines exposed irradiated bone, which fails to heal over a period of 3–6 months without evidence of residual or recurrent tumor. In the previous decades, a staging and treatment proto...
Citation: Journal of Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery 2013 42:46 -
Is fluorine-18 fluorodeoxyglucose positron emission tomography useful for the thyroid nodules with indeterminate fine needle aspiration biopsy? a meta-analysis of the literature
The indeterminate fine needle aspiration biopsy (FNAB) results present a clinical dilemma for physicians. The aim of this study was to evaluate the diagnostic accuracy of fluorine-18 fluorodeoxyglucose positro...
Citation: Journal of Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery 2013 42:38 -
Bone: the final frontier for Staphylococcus aureus penetration in chronic rhinosinusitis
The superantigenic properties of Staphylococcus aureus have been implicated in increasing the inflammatory process in airway diseases. Local formation of IgE antibodies against staphylococcal enterotoxins by seco...
Citation: Journal of Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery 2013 42:45 -
Blood transfusion requirements for endoscopic sinonasal inverted papilloma resections
Endoscopic resection of sinonasal Inverted Papilloma (SNIP) tumors has been shown to reduce intra-operative blood loss and recovery time compared to open approaches. The purpose of this study is to investigate...
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The current practice trends in pediatric bone-anchored hearing aids in Canada: a national clinical and surgical practice survey
Since the introduction of bone-anchored hearing aids (BAHAs) in the 1980s, the practices of surgeons who implant these hearing aids have become varied; different indications and surgical techniques are utilize...
Citation: Journal of Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery 2013 42:43 -
Exploratory 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...
Citation: Journal of Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery 2013 42:42 -
Increased frequency of visits improves the efficiency of surgical global health initiatives
The Uganda Hearing Project is a non-profit program assisting with teaching of ear surgery in Uganda. The project started with cadaveric temporal bone courses in 2003 and 2005, including donation of operating m...
Citation: Journal of Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery 2013 42:41 -
Pilot 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 ...
Citation: Journal of Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery 2013 42:40 -
Impact of neuroradiologist second opinion on staging and management of head and neck cancer
Patients with head and neck cancer frequently present to academic tertiary referral centers with imaging studies that have been performed and interpreted elsewhere. At our institution, these outside head and n...
Citation: Journal of Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery 2013 42:39 -
Changing trends in surgery for Graves’ disease: a cohort comparison of those having surgery intended to preserve thyroid function with those having ablative surgery
Surgery for Graves’ disease may be performed with the intent of preserving thyroid function (subtotal thyroidectomy) or ablating thyroid function (total thyroidectomy). This study examines the evolving practic...
Citation: Journal of Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery 2013 42:37 -
HPV 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, ...
Citation: Journal of Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery 2013 42:36 -
Use of a Low-fidelity simulator to improve trans-nasal fibre-optic flexible laryngoscopy in the clinical setting: a randomized, single-blinded, prospective study
Trans-nasal flexible fibre-optic laryngoscopy (TFFL) is an essential skill for otolaryngologists. There is evidence to suggest that simulators help residents acquire procedural skills. The objective of this st...
Citation: Journal of Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery 2013 42:35 -
Vocal cord paralysis secondary to spontaneous internal carotid dissection: case report and systematic review of the literature
To present a rare case of unilateral vocal cord paralysis (VCP) secondary to spontaneous internal carotid artery dissection and to perform a literature review.
Citation: Journal of Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery 2013 42:34 -
Canadian Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery clerkship curricula: evolving toward tomorrow’s learners
Increasing focus is being placed on Clerkship curriculum design and implementation in light of new undergraduate medical education research and accreditation standards. Canadian Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Su...
Citation: Journal of Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery 2013 42:33 -
Medial Mandibulotomies: Is there sufficient space in the midline to allow a mandibulotomy without compromising the dentition?
The objective of this study was to determine the frequency of complications in median and paramedian mandibulotomies. In addition, the interdental space in the median and paramedian region was calculated.
Citation: Journal of Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery 2013 42:32 -
Primary 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 ...
Citation: Journal of Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery 2013 42:31 -
Survival 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...
Citation: Journal of Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery 2013 42:30 -
Epithelium and stroma from nasal polyp mucosa exhibits inverse expression of TGF-β1 as compared with healthy nasal mucosa
To evaluate TGF-β1 expression in polypoid mucosa (epithelium and stroma) of patients with chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyposis (CRSwNP).
Citation: Journal of Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery 2013 42:29 -
The 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.
Citation: Journal of Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery 2013 42:28 -
Convergence of two major pathophysiologic mechanisms in nasal polyposis: immune response to Staphylococcus aureus and airway remodeling
This review is addressed two pathophysiologic mechanisms implicated in the pathogenesis of nasal polyposis: the unique remodeling process found in nasal polyp tissue and the immune response of patients with na...
Citation: Journal of Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery 2013 42:27
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