The Laryngoscope
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Intraoperative acupuncture for posttonsillectomy pain: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial.
To evaluate the effect of intraoperative acupuncture on posttonsillectomy pain in the pediatric population. ⋯ 1b.
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Multicenter Study
Complications and mortality following surgery for oral cavity cancer: analysis of 408 cases.
To analyze the postoperative complications and mortality for oral cavity cancers, their time course, and to identify modifiable risk factors associated with their occurrence. ⋯ 4.
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Review Case Reports
Unusual airway complication after percutaneous tracheotomy: case report and literature review.
We report a case of a 59-year-old male who experienced tracheoesophageal fistula and grade IV subglottic stenosis after percutaneous dilation tracheotomy. Although percutaneous tracheotomy is considered a safe procedure that is often performed in the intensive care unit setting, it is not without complications. While subglottic stenosis and tracheoesophageal fistula are known complications of percutaneous tracheotomy, this report discusses a patient who experienced both complications simultaneously. The purpose of this report is to discuss potential serious complications of percutaneous tracheotomy and their management, and to review the literature on percutaneous tracheotomy complications. ⋯ NA
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Multicenter Study Observational Study
Impact of postoperative pneumonia following pituitary surgery.
Postoperative pneumonia (PNA) has been identified as a preventable never event by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). The CMS has discussed possibly discontinuing reimbursement for this postoperative complication. In this study, risk factors, patient outcomes, and hospital charges of care associated with postoperative PNA in patients undergoing pituitary surgery were evaluated. ⋯ 2C.