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Journal Club Articles, October 2008

1. The Spectrum and Treatment of Angioedema

2. Environmental Controls of Allergies

3. Facial Rehabilitatio n: A Neuromuscular Reeducation , Patient-Centered Approach

4. Grisel’s syndrome in otolaryngology: A systematic review

5. Nonsurgical therapies for lymphangiomas: A systematic review

6. Temporal Hollowing following Coronal Incision: A Prospective, Randomized, Controlled Trial

Journal Club Articles, September 2008

1. Endoscopic Treatment of Facial Fractures

2. Behavior, cognition, and quality of life after adenotonsillectomy for pediatric sleep-disordered breathing: Summary of the literature

3. Pediatric obstructive sleep apnea and quality of life: A meta-analysis

4. Indications for PET/CT in the Head and Neck

5. Acute bacterial rhinosinusitis and otitis media: Changes in pathogenicity following widespread use of pneumococcal conjugate vaccine

6. Comparison of radiofrequency tissue volume reduction and submucosal resection with microdebrider in inferior turbinate hypertrophy

Journal Club Articles, May 2008

1. Fabrication of a Neotrachea Using Engineered Cartilage

2. A Thin Tracheal Silicone Washer to Solve Periprosthetic Leakage in Laryngectomies: Direct Results and Long-Term Clinical Effects

3. Medullary thyroid carcinoma: surgical treatment advances

4. The Importance of the Prejowl Notch in Face Lifting: The Prejowl Implant

5. Otologies Fully Implantable Hearing System: Phase I Trial 1-Year Results

6. Pediatric Myringoplasty: Factors That Affect Success - A Retrospective Study

Journal Club Articles, April 2008

1. Improved Survival of Patients With Human Papillomavirus - Positive Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carsinoma in a Prospective Clinical Trial

2. Need for Intensive Histopathologic Analysis to Determine Lymph Node Metastases When Using Sentinel Node Biopsy in Oral Cancer

3. Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs and Postoperative Bleeding Following Adenotonsillectomy in Pediatric Patients

4. Prognostic Value of Electroneurography and Electromyography in Facial Palsy

5. Promotion of Neurite Outgrowth and Axon Guidance in Spiral Ganglion Cells by Netrin-1

6. Superficial Musculoaponeurotic System Elevation and Fat Graft Reconstruction After Superficial Parotidectomy

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Journal Club Articles, March 2008

1. Long-Term Quality of Life After Total Laryngectomy and Postoperative Radiotherapy Versus Concurrent Chemoradiotherapy for Laryngeal Preservation

2. Ultrasound-Guided Fine Needle Aspiration Biopsy of Thyroid Nodules Performed in the Office

3. Nasal amphotericin irrigation in chronic rhinosinusitis

4. Nasal Implants

5. Endonasal transsphenoidal pituitary surgery: is tumor volume a key factor in determining outcome?

6. Scala Tympani Cochleostomy I: Results of a Survey

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Journal Club Articles, February 2008

1. Blepharoptosis: Evaluation, Techniques, and Complications

2. Impact of Treatment of Gastroesophageal Reflux on Obstructive Sleep Apnea-Hypopnea Syndrome

3. Rehabilitation of oral function in head and neck cancer patients after radiotherapy with implant-retained dentures: Effects of hyperbaric oxygen therapy

4. Effects of 532 nm Pulsed-KTP Laser Parameters on Vessel Ablation in the Avian Chorioallantoic Membrane: Implications for Vocal Fold Mucosa

5. Transhyoid Approach to Excision of Recurrent Vallecular Pseudocysts

6. The relationship between waiting time for radiotherapy and clinical outcomes: A systematic review of the literature

Journal Club Articles, January 2008

1. Migration of Cymetra After Vocal Fold Injection for Laryngeal Paralysis

2. Free radial forearm flap versus pectorallis major myocutaneous flap reconstruction of oral and oropharyngeal defects: a cost analysis

3. Alterations of the Oropharyngeal Microbial Flora After Adenotonsillectomy in Children

4. Regional Metastases in Well-Differentiated Thyroid Carcinoma: Pattern of Spread

5. Routine oral calcium and vitamin D supplements for prevention of hypocalcemia after total thyroidectomy

6. Clinical Pilot Study of Intense Ultrasound Therapy to Deep Dermal Facial Skin and Subcutaneous Tissues

Journal Club Articles, December 2007

1. Impact of Perioperative Systemic Steroids on Surgical Outcomes in Patients With Chronic Rhinosinusitis With Polyposis: Evaluation With the Novel Perioperative Sinus Endoscopy (POSE) Scoring System

2. Failure of nasogastric omeprazole suspension in pediatric intensive care patients

3. Injection of Embryonic Stem Cells Into Scarred Rabbit Vocal Folds Enhances Healing and Improves Viscoelasticity: Short-Term Results

4. Serum Protein Profile Analysis Following Definitive Treatment in Patients With Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma

5. A Randomized, Controlled, Double-Blind Study Evaluating Melanin-Encapsulated Liposomes as a Chromophore for Laser Hair Removal of Blond, White, and Gray Hair

6. Early Treatment with Prednisolone or Acyclovir in Bell’s Palsy

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Journal Club Articles, November 2007

1. Surgical therapy in intractable benign paroxysmal positional vertigo

2. Adenoidectomy for Middle Ear Effusion: A Study of 50,000 Children Over 24 Years

3. Expanding the Differential Diagnosis of Chronic Dizziness

4. Microdebrider eustachian tuboplasty: A preliminary report

5. Organ Preservation Surgery for Advanced Unilateral Glottic and Subglottic Cancer

6. Assessing Penetration and Aspiration: How Do Videofluoroscopy and Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing Compare?

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Journal Club Articles, October 2007

1. Meta-Analysis Comparison of Open Versus Percutaneous Tracheostomy

2. Sensorineural Hearing Loss After Radiotherapy and Chemoradiotherapy: A Single, Blinded, Randomized Study

3. Do Pathologic and Molecular Analyses of Neck Dissection Specimens Justify the Preservation of Level IV for Laryngeal Squamous Carcinoma with Clinically Negative Neck?

4. Non-intubation traumatic laryngotracheal stenosis: management policies and results

5. Condylar Fracture Repair: Use of the Endoscope to Advance Traditional Treatment Philosophy

6. Vocal Emergencies

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Journal Club Articles, September 2007

1. FloSeal use in endoscopic sinus surgery: effect on postoperative bleeding and synechiae formation

2. Laryngeal Cancer and Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease: A Case-Control Study

3. Laryngeal Reinnervation by Ansa Cervicalis Nerve Implantation for Unilateral Vocal Cord Paralysis in Humans

4. Ototoxicity of Ototopical Drops - An Update

5. Antibiotic prophylaxis in clean-contaminated head and neck oncological surgery

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Journal Club Articles, May 2007

1. Transoral Approach to Laser Thyroarytenoid Myoneurectomy for Treatment of Adductor Spasmodic Dysphonia: Short-Term Results

2. Preservation of Hearing in Cochlear Implant Surgery: Advantages of Combined Electrical and Acoustical Speech Processing

3. Randomized Controlled Trial of Harmonic Scalpel Use During Thyroidectomy

4. Pathophysiology of Ménière’s Syndrome: Are Symptoms Caused by Endolymphatic Hydrops?

5. Results of Surgical Salvage After Failure of Definitive Radiation Therapy for Early-Stage Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Glottic Larynx

6. Injectable Poly-L-Lactic Acid (Sculptra): Technical Considerations in Soft-Tissue Contouring

Journal Club Articles, April 2007

1. Bisphosphonates and jaw osteonecrosis: The UAMS experience

2. Endoscopic versus external repair of orbital blowout fractures

3. Is Tracheal Stenosis Caused by Percutaneous Tracheostomy Different From That by Surgical Tracheostomy?

4. Results of ansa to recurrent laryngeal nerve reinnervation

5. Noninvasive Quantitative Assessment of Oral Tongue Cancer by Intraoral Ultrasonography

6. Tympanostomy Tubes and Developmental Outcomes at 9 to 11 Years of Age

Journal Club Articles, March 2007

1. Effect of Age at Cochlear Implantation on Auditory Skill Development in Infants and Toddlers

2. Laryngeal Electromyography in the Management of Vocal Cord Mobility Problems in Children

3. Nonablative Laser and Light Therapies for Skin Rejuvenation

4. Histopathologic Excision Margin Affects Local Recurrence Rate

5. Long-term outcome of facial growth after functional endoscopic sinus surgery

6. Results of Surgical Salvage After Failure of Definitive Radiation Therapy for Early-Stage Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Glottic Larynx

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Journal Club Articles, February 2007

1. Osteotome Technique for Removal of Symptomatic Ear Canal Exostoses

2. High-Risk Human Papillomavirus Affects Prognosis in Patients With Surgically Treated Oropharyngeal Squamous Cell Carcinoma

3. Acute and Subacute Awake Injection Laryngoplasty for Thoracic Surgery Patients

4. Long-term Proton Pump Inhibit or Therapy and Risk of Hip Fracture

5. Resorbable Plates for the Fixation of Mandibular Fractures: A Prospective Study

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Journal Club Articles, January 2007

1. Endoscopic Techniques in Resection of Anterior Skull Base/Paranasal Sinus Malignancies

2. Transcutaneous Face-Lift

3. Percutaneous Transtracheal Jet Ventilation in Head and Neck Surgery

4. Clinical Results After Stapedotomy: A Comparison Between the Erbium: Yttrium-Aluminum-Garnet Laser and the Conventional Technique

5. Tongue-Base Suspension in Conjunction with Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty for Treatment of Severe Obstructive Sleep Apnea: Long-Term Follow-Up Results

6. Increased Isolation of Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus in Pediatric Head and Neck Abscesses

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Journal Club Articles, December 2006

1. Safety and cost-effectiveness of intra-office flexible videolaryngoscopy with transoral vocal fold injection in dysphagic patients

2. Contemporary diagnosis and approaches toward optic nerve decompression

3. Distinct Array Comparative Genomic Hybridization Profiles in Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma Occurring in Your Patients

4. Survey of pediatric otolaryngo logists: Clinical practice trends used to prevent and treat blocked ventilati on ear tubes in children

5. Endoscopic Retrograde Dilation of Completely Occlusive Esophageal Strictures

6. The Evolution of Midface Rejuvenation

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Journal Club Articles, November 2006

1. Wait-and-See Prescription for the Treatment of Acute Otitis Media

2. American Society of Clinical Oncology Clinical Practice Guideline for the Use of Larynx-Preservation Strategies in the Treatment of Laryngeal Cancer

3. Nasal Tip Overprojection

4. Palatal implants: A new approach for the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea

5. FDG-PET in the Clinically Negative Neck in Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma

6. Diagnostic Testing for Vocal Fold Paralysis: Survey of Practice and Evidence-Based Medicine Review

Journal Club Articles, October 2006

1. Pediatric Cricotracheal Resection - Surgical Outcomes and Risk Factor Analysis

2. Frontal Sinus Cranialization Using the Pericranial Flap: An Added Layer of Protection

3. Selective Marginal Mandibular Neurectomy for Treatment of the Marginal Mandibular Lip Deformity in Patients with Chronic Unilateral Facial Palsies

4. Office-Based Treatment of Glottal Dysplasia and Papillomatosis with the 585-NM Pulsed Dye Laser and Local Anesthesia

5. Corticosteroid Response and Supporting Cell Antibody in Autoimmune Hearing Loss

6. Is Lack of Placement of Drains After Thyroidectomy With Central Neck Dissection Safe? A Prospective, Randomized Study

Journal Club Articles, September 2006

1. Comparison of Growth Patterns of Acoustic Neuromas With and Without Radiosurgery

2. The Importance of Central Compartment Elective Lymph Node Excision in the Staging and Treatment of Papillary Thyroid Cancer

3. Limited vs Extended Face-lift Techniques

4. Radiotherapy plus Cetuximab for Squamous-Cell Carcinoma of the Head and Neck

5. Parathyroid Adenoma Localization: Surgeon-Performed Ultrasound Versus Sestamibi

Journal Club Articles, April 2006

1. Open Excision of Subglottic Hemangiomas to Avoid Tracheostomy

2. Early-Stage Glottic Cancer - Oncological Results and Margins in Laser Cordectomy

3. Hearing Preservation and Facial Nerve Outcomes in Vestibular Schwannoma Surgery: Results Using the Middle Cranial Fossa Approach

4. Factors Associated with Long-Term Complications after Repair of Mandibular Fractures

5. Retroauricular Hairline Incision for Removal of Upper Neck Masses

6. Reversible Peripheral Vestibulopathy: The Treatment of Superior Canal Dehiscence

Journal Club Articles, March 2006

1. A Double-Blind, Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Trial of Macrolide in the Treatment of Chronic Rhinosinusitis

2. FACTORS INFLUENCING LONG-TERM SURVIVAL FOLLOWING SALVAGE TOTAL LARYNGECTOMY AFTER INITIAL RADIOTHERAPY OR CONSERVATIVE SURGERY

3. Reliable Soft Tissue Augmentation - A Clinical Comparison of Injectable Soft-Tissue Fillers for Facial-Volume Augmentation

4. Prognostic factors in laryngotracheal injury following intubation and/or tracheotomy in ICU patients

5. Paraneoplastic syndromes in patients with primary malignancies of the head and neck. Four cases and a review of the literature.

6. Should Ossicular Reconstruction Be Staged Following Tympanomastoidectomy

Journal Club Articles, February 2006

1. Angiogenesis and Angiogenic Growth Factors in Middle Ear Cholesteatoma

2. Dornase Alfa as Postoperative Therapy in Cystic Fibrosis Sinonasal Disease

3. Lymphatic Vessel Density, Nodal Metastases, and Prognosis in Patients With Head and Neck Cancer

4. Airway Complications from Topical Mitomycin C

5. The preauric ular sinus: A rev iew of its aetiology, clinical pres entation and management

6. Endoscopically Directed Middle Meatal Cultures Versus Maxillary Sinus Taps in Acute Bacterial Maxillary Rhinosinusitis: A Meta-Analysis

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Journal Club Articles, January 2006

1. Antibiotic Prophylaxis in Septorhinoplasty? A Prospective, Randomized Study

2. Large vestibular aqueduct syndrome: audiolo gical, radiological, clinical, and genetic features

3. Mastoid and Epitympanic Obliteration in Canal Wall Up Mastoidectomy for Prevention of Retraction Pocket

4. Management and Prognosis of Metastases to the Thyroid Gland

5. Recurrent respiratory papillomatosis: pathogenesis to treatment

6. Effectiveness of Conservative Management of Acoustic Neuromas

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Journal Club Articles, December 2005

1. Free Tissue Transfer in the Elderly: Incidence of Perioperative Complications following Microsurgical Reconstruction of 197 Septuagenarians and Octogenarians

2. Laser carbon dioxide cordectomy versus open surgery in the treatment of glottic carcinoma: Our results

3. Repair of Large Nasal Septal Perforations Using Facial Artery Musculomucosal (FAMM) Flap

4. Success Rate in Revision Stapes Surgery for Otosclerosis

5. Pediatric obstructive sleep apnea: the year in review

6. Effect of Corticosteroids in the Acute Management of Pediatric Orbital Cullulitis With Subperiosteal Abscess

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Journal Club Articles, November 2005

1. Update on eustachian tube dysfunction and the patulous eustachian tube

2. Head and Neck Reconstruction With a Second Free Flap Following Resection of a Recurrent Malignancy

3. Trimethoprim-Sulfamethoxazole Plus Topical Antibiotics as Therapy for Acute Otitis Media With Otorrhea Caused by Community-Acquired Methicillin-Resistant Staphylocuccus aureaus in Children

4. Otosclerosis: Incidence of Positive Findings on High-Resolution Computed Tomography and Their Correlation to Audiological Test Data

5. Safety of Simultaneous Bilateral Botulinum Toxin Injections for Abductor Spasmodic Dysphonia

6. Endoscopic Frontal Sinus Obliteration: A New Technique for the Treatment of Chronic Frontal Sinusitis

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Journal Club Articles, October 2005

1. Corticosteroid Response and Supporting Cell Antibody in Autoimmune Hearing Loss

2. The Management of Carotid Artery Rupture

3. Long-term Effects of Micronized Alloderm Injection for Unilateral Vocal Fold Paralysis

4. Surgical management of laryngotracheal stenoisis in adults

5. Developmental Outcomes after Early or Delayed Insertion of Tympanostomy Tubes

6. Sinonasal Undifferentiated Carcinoma: An Update

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Journal Club Articles, May 2005

1. Malik TH, et al. A comparison of surgical techniques used in dynamic reanimation of the paralyzed face. Otology & Neurotology 26:284-291, 2005.

2. Moore MG, et al. Effectiveness of chemotherapy and radiotherapy in sterilizing cervical nodal disease in squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck. Laryngoscope 115:570-573, April 2005.

3. Kay DJ, et al. Rates and risk factors for subsequent tonsillectomy after prior adenoidectomy: a regression analysis. Archives of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery 131:252-255, March 2005.

4. Carlson GW, et al. Sentinel Lymph node biopsy in the management of cutaneous head and neck melanoma. Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery 115:721-728, March 2005.

5. DelGaudio JM, et al. Multiplanar computed tomographic analysis of frontal recess cells: effect on frontal isthmus size and frontal sinusitis. Archives of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery 131:230-235, March 2005.

6. Ayache D, et al. Usefulness of delayed postcontrast magnetic resonance imaging in the detection of residual cholesteatoma after canal wall-up tympanoplasty. Laryngoscope 115:607-610, 2005.

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Journal Club Articles, March 2005

1. Lynn-Macrae AG, et al. Medicolegal Analysis of Injury During Endoscopic Sinus Surgery. Laryngoscope 114:1492-1495, Aug 2004.

2. Friedman M, et al. Intraoperative Intact Parathyroid Hormone Level Monitoring as a Guide to Parathyroid Reimplantation after Thyroidectomy. Laryngoscope 115:34-38, Jan 2005.

3. Daya H, et al. Retropharyngeal and Parapharyngeal Infections in Children: The Toronto Experience. International Journal of Pediatric Otolaryngology 69:81-86, Jan 2005.

4. Davis S, et al. Thyroid Neoplasia, Autoimmune Thyroiditis, and Hypothyroidism in Persons Exposed to Iodine 131 from the Hanford Nuclear Site. JAMA 292:2600-2613, 1 Dec 2004.

5. Cannito MP, et al. Perceptual Analyses of Spasmodic Dysphonia Before and After Treatment. Archives Oto-HNS 130:1393-1399, Dec 2004.

6. Sobol SE, et al. Abnormal Mesenchymal Differentiation in the Superior Semicircular Canal of Brn4/Pou3f4 Knockout Mice. Arch Oto-HNS 131:41-45, Jan 2005.

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Journal Club Articles, February 2005

1.) RA Cueva. Auditory Brainstem Response versus Magnetic Resonance Imaging for the Evaluation of Asymmetric Sensorineural Hearing Loss. Laryngoscope Oct 2004; 114: 1686-1692.

2.) DL Schwartz, et al. FDG-PET Prediction of Head and Neck Squamous Cell Cancer Outcommes. Archives Oto-HNS Dec 2004; 130: 1361-1367.

3.) T Sakamoto, et al. Elevated Expression of COX-2 in Adenocarcinoma of the Parotid Gland: Insights into Malignant Transformation of Pleomorphic Adenoma. Annals Oto Rhino Laryng 2004; 113: 930-935.

4.) ML Daviglus, et al. Relation of Body Mass Index in Young Adulthood and > Middle Age to Medicare Expenditures in Older Age. JAMA Dec 8, 2004; 292(22): 2743-2749.

5.) T Akcam, et al. The Effect on Snoring of Structural Nasal Valve Dilation with a Butterfly Graft. Archives Oto-HNS > Nov 2004; 130: 1313-1318.

6.) PR Kadilak, et al. Favorable Short- and Long-Term Outcomes of Prolonged Translaryngeal Intubation in Critically Ill Children. Jour Burn Care & Rehab May/June 2004; 25(3); 262-265.

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Journal Club Articles, January 2005

1) Antibiotic prophylaxis post-tonsillectomy. Int journal pediatric otorhinolarygnology 50;15-22,2002.

2) Bacteremia during tonsillectomy. Soldado l. Clin Otolaryngol 23;63-66,1998

3) Surgical management of chronic sinusitis in children. Laryngoscope 114;2103-2109,2004.

4) Auditory Branstem implantation in NF-2. laryngoscope 114;2135-2146, 2004.

5) pepsin and carbonic anhydrase diagnostic markers. Laryngoscope 114:2129-2134,2004.

6) Risk of community acquired pneumonia and use of gastric acid inhibitors. JAMA 292;1955-1960, 2004

7) Gamma probe accuracy in detection of sentinel node. Ann Otol Rhinol Laryngol 111;794-800,2002.

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Journal Club Articles, December 2004

1) Prevention of hanging columella in rhinoplasty. Ann Rhinol Laryngol 113:839-844, 2004

2) Fundoplication for larygopharyngeal reflux J Am Col Surg 199: 23-30, 2004.

3) Integration of HPV-11 in recurrent respiratory papillomatosis associated cancer. Laryngoscope 114:1906-1909, 2004.

4) Human error identification. Arch otolaryngol Head neck surg 130:153-1157, 2004.

5) Quality of life following surgery for anterior skull base tumors. Arch otolaryngol head neck surg 129:1303-1309, 2003.

6) Controlled risk of stenosis after surgical excision of subglottic hemangioma. Arch otolaryngol head neck surg 129:1291-1295, 2003.

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Journal Club Articles, November 2004

1. Pediatric total tonsillectomy using coblation compared to conventional electrosurgery: A prospective, controlled single-blind study. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 2004;130: 666-75.

2. Restoration of the Orbital Aesthetic Subunit in Complex Midface Defects Laryngoscope, 114:1706–1713, 2004

3. Pachydermia is Not Diagnostic of Active Laryngopharyngeal Reflux Disease Laryngoscope, 114:1557–1561, 2004

4.Transforming growth factor, myofibroblasts, and tissue remodeling in the pathogenesis in tracheal injury: potential role of LPR . Ann otol Rhinol laryngol 13:488-499,2004.

5.Implications of Prognostic Factors and Risk Groups in the Management of Differentiated Thyroid Cancer Laryngoscope, 114:393–402, 2004

6. Methylprednisolone, Valacyclovir, or the Combination for Vestibular Neuritis. NEJM;351(4), 354-360, 2004.

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Journal Club Articles, October 2004

Effects of Transtympanic Micropressure in People with Meniere's Disease. Gates: Arch Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg, Vol 130(6). June 2004: 718-25

Percutaneous Tracheostomy: Don't beat them, join them. Laryngoscope, 114:1517-1521, 2004

Primary Cleft Nasal repair. Ann Plas Surg 2004;53;102-108

Role for postoperative radiation therapy for adenoid cystic carcinoma. Laryngoscope, 114:1194-1199, 2004

Effectiveness of intratympanic dexamethasone in sudden deaf patients. Laryngoscope, 114:1184-1189, 2004

Clinical Outcomes after revision FESS. Arch Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2004;130:975-978

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Journal Club Articles, May 2004

1) Laryngoscope 114: March 2004, "Epiglottitis in the H. flu Type B Vaccine Era: Changing Trends", Rahul K. Shah, et al

2) Laryngoscope 114: March 2004, "Incidence of Serious Complications After UPPP", Eric J. Kezirian, et al

3) Annals of Plastic Surgery, Vol 52, No 4, April 2004, "The Role of Topically Administered FK506 at the Time of Facial Nerve Repair Using Entubulation Neurorrhaphy in a Rabbit Model", L. Michael Diaz, et al

4) Archives of Otolaryngology H&N Surg, Vol 130, March 2004, "Research Subject Privacy Protection in Otolaryngology", Michael Noone et al

5) New England Journal of Medicine, Vol 349 (22), 27 Nov 2003 pp2091-2098, "Concurrent Chemotherapy and Radiotherapy for Organ Preservation in Advanced Laryngeal Cancer", Arlene Forastiere, et al

6) Journal of Oral Maxillofacial Surgery, Vol 62: 155-163, 2004, "Mandibular Condyle Fractures: Determinants of Treatment and Outcome", Pedro M. Villarreal, et al

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Journal Club Articles, April 2004

1) Rogers JW et al. Can post-RT neck dissection be omitted for patients with head and neck cancer who have a negative PET scan after definitive radiation therapy? Int J Radiation Oncology Biol Phys, Vol 58, No 3; pp 694-697.

2) Velazquez RA et al. The role of computed tomographic scans in the management of the N-positive neck in head and neck squamous cell carcinoma after chemoradiotherapy. Arch Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2004;130: pp 74-77.

3) Guyuron B et al. Surgical treatment of migraine headaches. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2002;109:pp2183-2189.

4) Hillman TZ et al. Vestibular nerve section versus intratympanic gentamicin for Meniere's disease. Laryngoscope, February 2004;114:pp 216-222.

5) Keerl R et al. Use of sodium fluorescein solution for detection of cerebrospinal fluid fistulas: An analysis of 420 administrations and reported complication in Europe and the United States. Laryngoscope, February 2004;114: pp 266-272.

6) Altman JS et al. The effect of electrocautery versus cold scalpel technique on the incidence of early postoperative tonsillar pillar dehiscence after uvulopalatopharyngoplasty with tonsillectomy. Laryngoscope, February 2004;114: pp 294-296.

7) Gross ND et al. Outpatient endoscopic Zenker diverticulotomy. Laryngoscope, February 2004;114: pp 208-211.

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Journal Club Articles, March 2004

1) Kawamoto HK and Bradley JP. The Tear "TROUF" procedure: Transconjunctival repositioning of orbital unpedicled fat. Plast Reconstru Surg.112(7), December 2003:1903-7.

2) Welge-Luessen A, et al. Endonasal surgery for contact point headaches: A 10 year longitudinal study. Laryngoscope 113, December 2003:2151-6.

3) Ramadan H. Relation of age to outcome after endoscopic sinus surgery in children. Arch Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 129, February 2003:175-7.

4) Shupak A et al. Inner ear decompression sickness and inner ear barotrauma in recreational divers: A long-term follow-up. Laryngoscope 113, December 2003:2141-7.

5) Lam A and Kerr PD. Parathyroid hormone: An early predictor of postthyroidectomy hypocalcemia. Larngoscope 113, December 2003:2196-2200.

6) Guilleminault C et al. Sleep disordered breathing: Surgical outcomes in prepubertal children. Laryngoscope 114, January 2004:132-7.

7) Karpenko AN et al. Cymetra injection for unilateral vocal fold paralysis. Ann Otol Rhinol Laryngol 112, 2003:927-34.

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Journal Club Articles, February 2004

The Effect of GJB2 Allele Variants on Performance After Cochlear Implantation. The Laryngoscope. Volume. 113. Pages 2135-2139. December 2003.

Results of Caldwell-Luc After Failed Endoscopic Middle Meatus Antrostomy in Patients with Chronic Sinusitis. The Laryngoscope. Volume 113. Pages 2148-2150. December 2003.

Effect of Steroids on Edema, Ecchymosis, and Intraoperative Bleeding in Rhinoplasty. Annals of Plastic Surgery. Volume 51, Number 6. Pages 570-574.

Expression of Urokinase-type Plasminogen Activator and Its Receptor in Keloids. Archives of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. Volume 129, Number 12. Pages 1334-1338. December 2003.

Intravenous Entibiotic Therapy for Deep Neck Abscesses Defined by Computed Tomography. Archives of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. Volume 129. Pages 1207-1212. November 2003.

Whole-Body Dual-Modality PET/CT and Whole-Body MRI for Tumor Staging in Oncology. JAMA. Volume 290, Number 24. Pages 3199-3206. December 24/31, 2003.

Familial Link Seen in Obstructive Sleep Apnea. JAMA. Volume 290, Number 22. Pages 2925-2926. December 10, 2003.

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Journal Club Articles, November 2003

1) Welling et al. Predictive Factors in Pediatric Stapedectomy. Laryngoscope 113(9) September 2003; pp 1515-1519.

2) Schmid et al. Impact of Positron Emission Tomography on the Initial Staging and Therapy in Locoregional Advanced Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Head and Neck. Laryngoscope 113(5) May 2003; pp 888-891.

3) Stennert et al. High Incidence of Lymph Node Metastasis in Major Salivary Gland Cancer. Arch Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 129(7) July 2003; pp 720-723.

4) Yoskovitch A and Fanous N. Correction of Thin Lips: A 17-Year Follow-up of the Original Technique. Flastic and Reconstructive Surgery 112(2) Aug 2003; pp 670-675.

5) Friedman et al. Inferior Turbinate Flap for Repair of Nasal Septal Perforation. Laryngoscope 113(8) August 2003; pp 1425-1428.

6) Haruhiko et al. Submucous electrocautery following submucous resection of turbinate bone - a rationale of surgical treatment for allergic rhinitis. Auris Nasus Larynx 30 (2003): 147-152.

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Journal Club Articles, October 2003

1) Bhattacharyya N, Batirel H, Swanson SJ. "Improved outcomes with early vocal fold medialization for vocal fold paralysis after thoracic surgery". Auris Nasus Larynx 30 (2003); 71-75.

2) Pelton RW, Smith ME, Patel B, Kelly S. "Cosmetic Considerations in Surgery for Orbital Subperiosteal Abscess in Children: Experience With a Combined Transcaruncular and Transnasal Endoscopic Approach". Arch Orolaryngol Head Neck Surg 129(6) June 2003: 652-655.

3) Yimtae K, Sriromptong S et al. "A Randomized Trial of the Canalith Repositioning Procedure". Laryngoscope 113(5) May 2003; 828-832.

4) Nageris BI, Popvtzer A. "Acoustic Neuroma in patients with completely resolved sudden hearing loss". Ann Otol Rhinol Laryngol 112:2003; 395-397.

5) de la Torre JI, Martin SA, De Cordier BC et al. "Aesthetic Eyelid Ptosis Correction: a Review of Technique and Cases". Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery 112(2) August 2003; 655-660.

6) Stucker FJ, Vora NM, Lian TS. "Otoplasty: an analysis of technique over a 33-year period". Laryngoscope 113(6) June 2003; 952-956.

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Journal Club Articles, February 2003

1. Noordzij, J.P., Khidr, A., etal. - Correlation of pH Probe - Measured Laryngopharyngeal Reflux With Symptoms and Signs of Reflux Laryngitis.
Laryngoscope 2002; 112: 2192-2195.

2. McCrory, A., and Magnuson, J.S. - Free Tissue Transfer Versus Pedicled Flap in Head and Neck Reconstruction.
Laryngoscope 2002; 112: 2161-2165.

3. Becvarovski, Z., Bojrad, D., etal. - Round Window Gentamicin Absorption: An In Vivo Human Model
Laryngoscope 2002; 112: 1610-1613.

4. Murphy, C., Schubert, C., etal. - Prevalence of Olfactory Impairment in Older Adults.
JAMA 2002; 288: 2307-2312.

5. Gianoli, Gerard - Viral titers and Delayed facial palsy after Acoustic Neuroma Surgery.
OTO-HNS 2002; 127: 427-431.

6. Homicz, M., Schumacher, B., etal. - Effects of serial expansion of septal chondrocytes on tissue-engineered neocartilage composition.
OTO-HNS 2002; 127: 398-408.

7. Sher, L., Poole, M., etal. - Community-based treatment of acute uncomplicated bacterial Rhinosinusitis with gatifloxacin
OTO-HNS 2002; 127: 182-189.

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Journal Club Articles, January 2003

1. Blitzer, A., Binder, W. - Cosmetic Uses of Botulinum Neurotoxin Type A. Arch Facial Plastic Surg. 2002; Vol 4: 214-220.

2. Sher, L., etal. - Community-based treatment of acute uncomplicated bacterial rhinosinusitis with gatifloxacin. OTO-HNS 2002; 127: 182-189.

3. Shemen, Larry - Thyroidectomy using the harmonic scalpel: Analysis of 105 consecutive cases. OTO-HNS 2002; 127: 284-288.

4. Husein, M., Hier, M., etal. - Predicting calcium status post thyroidectomy with early calcium levels. OTO-HNS 2002; 127: 289-293.

5. Eliachar, I., Akst, L., Eliashar, R. - Unaided speech in tube-free tracheostomy: The supplementary sling procedure. OTO-HNS 2002; 127: 213-220.

6. Funk, G. etal. - Free Tissue transfer versus pedicied flap cost in head and neck cancer. OTO-HNS 2002; 127: 205-212.

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Journal Club Articles, November 2002

1. Staton, J., et al. Factors predictive of poor functional outcome after chemoradiation for advanced laryngeal cancer. OTO-HNS 2002; 127: 43-47.

2. Kvestead, E., Kvaerner, K., Mair, I. Otologic Facial Palsy: Etiology, Onset, and Symptom Duration. Ann Otolology Rhinol Laryngol 2002; 111: 598-602.

3. Chhetri, D., etal. Office-based treatment of laryngeal papillomatosis with percutaneous injection of cidofovir. OTO-HNS 2002; 126: 642-648.

4. Tschopp, K., etal. Comparison of Various Methods of Electromyographic Monitoring of the Recurrent Laryngeal Nerve in Thyroid Surgery. Ann Otol Rhinol Laryngol 2002; 111: 811-816.

5. Wolf, G., etal. Immune Reactivity Does Not Predict Chemotherapy Response, Organ Preservation, or Survival in Advanced Laryngeal Cancer. Laryngoscope 2002; 112: 1351-1356.

6. Robinson, A., etal. Apoptosis in the Aging Olfactory Epithelium. Laryngoscope 2002; 112; 1431-1435.

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