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In a prospective, randomised trial, 75 patients scheduled for routine surgery were randomly allocated to one of three groups to evaluate trauma and postoperative complications after insertion of the Combitube, tracheal tube or laryngeal mask airway. Insertion of the Combitube was associated with a higher incidence of sore throat (48% vs. 16% vs. 12% [p < 0.01]) and dysphagia (68% vs. 12% vs. 8% [p < 0.01]) compared with tracheal intubation or insertion of the laryngeal mask airway, respectively. Hoarseness was significantly less common in both the Combitube and the laryngeal mask groups (both 12%) than in the tracheal tube group (44%; p < 0.01). Haematoma occurred in 36% of the Combitube group compared with 4% in both the laryngeal mask and the tracheal tube groups (p < 0.01). The higher incidence of complications should be considered when using the Combitube.
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PMID:Complications following the use of the Combitube, tracheal tube and laryngeal mask airway. 2915 12

In 1989-1998 the authors treated 50 patients (45 males and 5 females aged 21-68 years, mean age 46.2 years) with tuberculosis of the lungs and larynx. Pulmonary lesions were for the most part disseminated (58%) or infiltrative (24%). One patient had laryngeal tuberculosis combination with cancer of the laryngeal pharynx. Progression of the disease occurs frequently because of otorhinolaryngologists who make diagnostic errors when consulting patients who seek primarily their advice (60% of those with laryngeal tuberculosis) complaining about throat pain and hoarseness. In obscure cases, an attempt of antituberculosis treatment should be made.
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PMID:[On aspects of laryngeal tuberculosis]. 1059 2

An esophageal perforation after anterior cervical surgery is an uncommon but well recognized complication. During the past 25 years, 44 patients have presented to Craig Hospital (Rocky Mountain Regional Spinal Injury Center) with esophageal perforations; this is the largest series reported to date. There were 34 patients whose esophageal injury was related to the operations performed for cervical fractures, of which 28 patients had plate and screw fixation. The most frequently occurring clinical symptoms were that of neck and throat pain, odynophagia, dysphagia, hoarseness, and aspiration. The most common clinical findings were an elevated temperature, localized induration and neck tenderness, crepitus or subcutaneous air in the neck and anterior chest wall, an unexplained tachycardia, and blood in the nasogastric tube. Imaging studies indicated an esophageal injury in only 32 (72.7%) patients. Twenty-two patients experienced cervical osteomyelitis or an abscess of the neck. Nonoperative treatment is fraught with a high mortality, and 42 patients required surgical repair of their esophageal injury. The length of hospital stay averaged 253 days. Successful management of esophageal perforations depends on the physicians' awareness of the causes, prompt recognition of the symptoms and clinical findings, and immediate institution of treatment.
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PMID:Esophageal perforations after anterior cervical surgery. 1071 Jan 55

The aim of this study was to investigate whether patients with chronic posterior laryngitis and symptoms of gastro-pharyngeal reflux benefit from a six-week therapy with pantoprozole. Twenty-nine out-patients with voice disorders (case history of at least two months) and simultaneous symptoms of gastro-pharyngeal reflux were recruited for this study. At the entry to the study a symptom questionnaire and a video-laryngo/stroboscopy were completed. The symptom questionnaire and the video-laryngo/stroboscopy were repeated after the six weeks of therapy with pantoprazole 40 mg once a day and again six weeks and three months after this follow-up, during which time the patient was without therapy. Hoarseness, globus pharyngeus, sore throat, heartburn, and coughing were the symptoms which showed a significant (p < 0.05) recovery at the follow-ups (mean of hoarseness index: 7.28 to 0.92; mean of globus pharyngeus index: 3.14 to 0.58; mean of heartburn index: 2.86 to 0.5; mean of cough index: 1.72 to 0.25; mean of throat soreness index: 1.72 to 0.15). Laryngoscopy scores of the posterior laryngeal region, the glottic and the supraglottic region showed statistically significant improvement (p < 0.05) after the treatment with pantoprazole. The therapeutic effect exceeded the drug administration until the last follow-up (after three months). The medication was tolerated without side-effects in all patients. A primary (ex juvantibus) therapy with proton pump inhibitors seems to be a therapeutic option for patients with long-lasting chronic inflammation of the larynx not responding to common therapy. In this case a six-week course of treatment has been shown to be sufficient.
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PMID:Ex juvantibus approach for chronic posterior laryngitis: results of short-term pantoprazole therapy. 1074 49

We have tested the hypothesis that intubation success rates, haemodynamic changes, airway complications and postoperative pharyngolaryngeal morbidity differ between blind and lightwand-guided intubation through the intubating laryngeal mask airway. One hundred and twenty paralysed anasthetised adult patients (ASA I-II, no known or predicted difficult airways) were assigned in a random manner to one of two equal-sized groups. In the blind group, patients were intubated blindly through the intubating laryngeal mask airway. In the lightwand group, patients were intubated through the intubating laryngeal mask airway assisted by transillumination of the neck with a lightwand. A standard sequence of adjusting manoeuvres was followed if resistance occurred during intubation or if transillumination was incorrect. The number of adjusting manoeuvres, time to intubation, intubation success rates, haemodynamic changes (pre-induction, pre-intubation, postintubation), oesophageal intubation, mucosal trauma (blood detected), hypoxia (oxygen saturation < 95%) and postoperative pharyngolaryngeal morbidity (double-blinded) were documented. Overall intubation success was similar (blind, 93%; lightwand, 100%), but time to successful intubation was significantly shorter (67 vs. 46 s, p = 0. 027) and the number of adjusting manoeuvres was significantly fewer (p = 0.024) in the lightwand group. There were no significant differences in blood pressure or heart rate between the groups at any time. Oesophageal intubation occurred more frequently in the blind group (18 vs. 0%, p = 0.002). The incidence and severity of mucosal injury, sore throat and hoarseness were similar between the groups. We conclude that lightwand-guided intubation through the intubating laryngeal mask is superior to the blind technique.
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PMID:A comparison of blind and lightwand-guided tracheal intubation through the intubating laryngeal mask. 1125 50

Dental guards are an airway adjunct recommended for patients at risk for dental injury during airway instrumentation; however, reportedly only 2% of anesthesiologists use dental guards during intubation. In this case report, a 64-year-old patient was admitted for a right retromastoid craniectomy with microvascular decompression of the fifth cranial nerve. The patient had crowns on all her maxillary teeth. The anesthesia team, which consisted of a student anesthetist, Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, and anesthesiologist, planned to prevent dental damage through the use of a dental guard (Bay Medical, Clearwater, Fla). Prior to intubation a dental guard was inserted on the upper teeth. Induction, intubation, and surgery were uneventful, but in the recovery area the patient complained of a sore throat. After transfer to the intensive care unit, the patient continued to complain of secretions and sore throat and was noted to have hoarseness. When a Yankauer suction catheter was inserted, the dental guard was discovered in the patient's mouth. Apparently during the busy sequence of events following intubation, the dental guard was overlooked and was displaced into the posterior oropharynx. Recommendations for the proper use of dental guards are needed to avoid complications; however, there is a scarcity of information available in the conventional anesthesia literature regarding this intubation adjunct. We recommend careful documentation, clear communication with all team members, and attention to avoid displacement during subsequent airway manipulation.
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PMID:Dental guards: helpful or hazards?--a case report. 1112 99

Sore throat and hoarseness following tracheal intubation is common. The aetiology may include high tracheal cuff pressures. We performed a double-blind, randomized controlled trial in 126 intubated patients to compare the incidence and severity of sore throat and hoarseness following inflation of the cuff using air or saline. Intra-cuff pressures were compared to assess any change due to inward diffusion of nitrous oxide. The incidence of significant sore throat and/or hoarseness overall was 15.0%. There was no statistically significant difference between the groups (air 15.9%, saline 14.5%). In the air group mean intra-cuff pressure increased significantly (start 14.0 mmHg, end 40.9 mmHg), while in the saline group there was no significant increase (start 12.7 mmHg, end 14.6 mmHg). The substitution of saline reliably results in sustained low intra-cuff pressures but high tracheal cuff pressure is not an important factor in the development of sore throat or hoarseness postoperatively within the pressure range and duration of operation studied.
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PMID:Postoperative sore throat and hoarseness following tracheal intubation using air or saline to inflate the cuff--a randomized controlled trial. 1096 68

Some 150 cases of oncocytic laryngeal cysts have been published. We report another case of laryngeal oncocytic cysts with atypical presentation of acute, progressive stridor and sore throat. Literature was reviewed with special regard to etiology, clinical presentation, imaging, incidence, localization, associated lesions and treatment options. Oncocytic laryngeal cysts are rare, but may be underreported. They represent a separate clinicopathological entity in the group of all laryngeal cysic lesions and occur in persons over 60 years. The symptomatology varies from asymptomatic to hoarseness and dyspnea. Diagnosis is made by histological examination. Treatment is surgical. Although it is a benign lesion, follow up is recommended, as recurrence is possible.
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PMID:Oncocytic laryngeal cysts: a case report and literature review. 1125 95

Relapsing polychondritis is a rare disorder, that can present initially to Otolaryngologists and can easily be overlooked due to its relative rarity and atypical initial symptoms and signs. Here we report on a 12-year-old schoolboy who presented initially with ear, nose and throat manifestations, including stridor, cough, hoarseness, sore throat and fever. The other clinical signs such as nasal tip, depression and softening of right auricle, developed subsequently. The clinical features, laboratory investigations, diagnostic criteria and treatment options were discussed with a brief review of literature.
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PMID:Ear, nose and throat manifestations of relapsing polychondritis in a child. 1157 21

Gastroesophageal reflux disease can result in such supraesophageal complications as hoarseness, sore throat, cough, bronchitis, asthma, recurrent pneumonia, intermittent choking, chest pain, and ear pain. Appropriate patient care involves careful evaluation to decide on medical or surgical therapy. Preoperative testing must include endoscopy, 24-hour esophageal pH monitoring, and esophageal manometry. Additional evaluations, such as barium swallow, chest x-ray, bronchoscopy, and sinus radiographs, may be required. Medical treatment improves gastroesophageal reflux and supraesophageal symptoms. However, surgical therapy seems to provide better long-term results. A profile that predicts the best response to medical therapy has not been identified, although the best results with surgery are achieved in patients with nocturnal asthma, onset of reflux before pulmonary symptoms, laryngeal inflammation, and a good response to medical treatment.
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PMID:Laparoscopic antireflux surgery for supraesophageal complications of gastroesophageal reflux disease. 1174 51


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