American Journal of Otolaryngology
Purpose: Because abundant fibronectin deposition is a hallmark of healing cutaneous wounds and provides a matrix for hyperproliferative and migratory epidermal cells, the distribution of fibronectin in aural cholesteatoma was investigated immunohistochemical ly.Materials and Methods: A monoclonal antibody against the major cell binding domain of human fibronectin was used to stain 4-μm cryosections...
The possibility of a dyschondroplastic syndrome should be considered in any patient presenting with a cartilagenous tumor in the head and neck. Classification of the patient as Maffucci's syndrome or Ollier's disease increases the need for vigilant observation for the development of sarcomatous lesions and can help differentiate between low-grade chondrosarcoma and atypical enchondroma.
Congenital lymphatic malformations of the head and neck often present challenging problems to the otolaryngologist-head and neck surgeon. Although surgical excision was agreed to be the treatment of choice for this disease, the infiltrating nature of lymphatic channels often increases the frequency of operative complications and recurrences of this lesion.Purpose: Bleomycin sclerotherapy was attempted...
Purpose: Serial postoperative serum squamous cell carcinoma antigen (SCCAg) levels in a group of head and neck cancer patients were evaluated using a cumulative sum (CUSUM) technique to determine the prognostic value of serial SCCAg levels in predicting tumor recurrence.Materials and Methods: A retrospective analysis of serial postoperative SCCAg measurements in 75 patients with squamous cell carcinoma...
One case of isolated type IV posterior glottic stenosis successfully treated with CO 2 laser posterior transverse cordotomy is presented. This report emphasized the value of the CO 2 laser posterior transverse cordotomy in this situation. A review of the various therapeutic options advocated in the medical literature to treat isolated posterior glottic stenosis is also presented.
Purpose: Recent advances in imaging and endoscopy has increased our awareness of chronic sinusitis. The teaching has been that chronic sinusitis is mainly caused by anaerobes; however, recent studies have found that the role of anaerobes is small, especially in children.Materials and Methods: A prospective study was conducted on 76 adults who failed medical treatment for chronic sinusitis and were...