The Laryngoscope
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Review Meta Analysis
Can perioperative acupuncture reduce the pain and vomiting experienced after tonsillectomy? A meta-analysis.
Acupuncture has been shown to reduce pain, nausea, and vomiting. However, its use alongside surgical interventions remains a novel practice, despite the increasing applications of alternative medicine. The goal of this meta-analysis was to perform a systematic review of the literature addressing the effect of acupuncture on postoperative pain, nausea, and vomiting following tonsillectomy. ⋯ NA. Laryngoscope, 126:608-615, 2016.
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Internal carotid artery (ICA) injury during endoscopic endonasal surgery (EES) is a known and feared complication of paranasal sinus and skull base procedures. These ICA injuries can result in stroke, cranial nerve palsies, and death. This review examines the setting of injury along with the treatment approaches, and patient outcomes. ⋯ NA Laryngoscope, 126:582-590, 2016.
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Review Meta Analysis
The efficacy of gabapentin/pregabalin in improving pain after tonsillectomy: A meta-analysis.
Gabapentin and pregabalin are useful for treating neuropathic pain because of their antiallodynic and antihyperalgesic properties, which may be beneficial in managing acute postoperative pain. The goal of this meta-analysis was to perform a systematic review of the literature on the effect of gabapentinoids on postoperative pain following tonsillectomy, and its adverse effects in patients. ⋯ NA.
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To systematically review the international literature evaluating the role of the epiglottis in snoring and obstructive sleep apnea and to explore possible treatment options available. ⋯ NA.