Research List
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Effects of Jaw Exercise Intervention Timing on Outcomes
A pilot study following oral & oropharyngeal cancer surgery.
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Neurologic Function Sparing Surgical Management of Vagal Schwannomas
A novel approach: continuous intraoperative nerve monitoring of the laryngeal adductor reflex.
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Vagal Schwannomas of the Head & Neck
A comprehensive review and a novel approach to preserving vocal cord innervation and function.
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A Rare Invasion Route for Differentiated Thyroid Carcinoma
The tracheoesophageal common party wall.
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The Role of Molecular Testing in the Diagnosis of Medullary Thyroid Cancer
A case report of oncocytic medullary thyroid carcinoma and review of the literature.
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Bilateral Carotid Body & Cervical Sympathetic Chain Paragangliomas
A case report and review of the literature.
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Aberrant Course of the Dominant Superior Thyroid Artery
A case report of a patient undergoing a total thyroidectomy.
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Combined Mandibular & Maxillary Reconstruction
Managing sinus secretions and preventing infection.
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Osteoradionecrosis of the Hyoid Bone Complicated by Pharyngocutaneous Fistula
A case report and review of the literature.
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The Advantages of a Centralized Thyroid Cancer Database
A commentary on the efficacy of transitioning care from treatment to survivorship.
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Prospective Instrumental Evaluation of Swallowing, Tongue Function and QOL Measures following Transoral Robotic Surgery (TORS) Alone Without Adjuvant Therapy
Transoral robotic surgery (TORS) has been utilized to deintensify treatment. Thus far, no studies have measured swallow safety and efficiency, or assessed the functional impact of TORS alone. This study…
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Aggressive-Appearing Intratracheal Mass in an Older Woman
This case report summarizes the clinical considerations and management of a patient presenting with an aggressive-appearing mass located in the trachea. This report supports the conservative management of intratracheal masses,…
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Septic Arthritis of the Sternoclavicular Joint
A unique late complication after tracheostomy.
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Enhanced Interdisciplinary Communication: Development of an Interactive Thyroid Nodule/Cancer Disease Map
This study proposes a thyroid disease-specific database (the Thyroid Care Collaborative) as a solution that could ameliorate problems arising from inadequate disease-specific communications between physicians. The main advantages of this…
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The Impact of Time After Radiation Treatment on Dysphagia in Head and Neck Cancer Patients Enrolled in a Swallowing Therapy Program
Swallowing dysfunction after radiotherapy for head and neck cancer can be devastating. This study showed that beginning a swallowing therapy program within 1 year of radiotherapy completion leads to more…
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Objective and subjective hyposalivation after treatment for head and neck cancer: Long term outcomes
This study examined saliva weight over time and its association with diet and patient-rated swallowing, dry mouth, sticky saliva, and distorted sense of taste in head and neck cancer (HNCA)…
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A comprehensive approach to Functional Palatomaxillary Reconstruction Using Regional Flaps and Free Tissue Transfer: Report of Reconstructive and Prosthodontic Outcomes of 140 Patients
Defects of the hard palate and jaw (palatomaxillary defects) were historically restored with a prosthetic obturator, but surgical advances have led to palatomaxillary reconstruction as a viable alternative. This study…
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Primary mucinous eccrine carcinoma of the buccal space: A case report and review of the literature
Mucinous eccrine carcinoma is a rare tumor most commonly seen in the head and neck region. This report describes an 84-year-old who presented with a blue mass on the left…
