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J Chin Med Assoc ; 86(5): 523-528, 2023 05 01.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-36854146

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BACKGROUND: Exoscope has been used in otoneurologic surgery in several reports. However, most ear surgeries are performed using either microscope or endoscopy today. The purpose of this study is to present our subjective and objective experience of using this instrument in our institution. METHODS: Sixteen ears with different severity and condition in 15 consecutive patients were enrolled. A questionnaire with 12 questions was sent to different participants, including surgeons, residents, medical students, and scrub nurses in the operation room. The total score and average score of each item were calculated and analyzed. RESULTS: Exclusive exoscopic operation was performed on 13 patients with 14 procedures. A combination of endoscopy-exoscope and microscope-exoscope was used in one patient, respectively. There were no complications. Hearing recovery or disease extirpation was achieved in most patients. Twenty participants in the operation room filled out the questionnaire. There was no significant difference between the different groups. High ratings were reported in terms of image quality, stereoscopic effects, magnification rate, and the same field of view as the surgeon. Worse ratings were reported in items related to limited working space, increase in eye strain by video observation, and focusing difficulty. CONCLUSION: Exoscopic ear surgery is feasible, safe, and effective in managing various otologic conditions involving external ear, middle ear, mastoid, and lateral skull base. Its high-definition image quality, stereoscopic effects, sufficient magnification, reliability and teaching value made it a potential instrument in general ear surgeries. Further improvements to current drawbacks can be anticipated.


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Procedimentos Neurocirúrgicos , Procedimentos Cirúrgicos Otológicos , Humanos , Reprodutibilidade dos Testes , Procedimentos Cirúrgicos Otológicos/métodos , Microscopia , Endoscopia
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Eur Arch Otorhinolaryngol ; 279(3): 1633-1637, 2022 Mar.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-34704136

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PURPOSE: Auricular pseudocyst (AP) is a benign, noninflammatory swelling to the ear, located on either the front or side surface. Deroofing surgery with variable compression methods is considered the most effective method. However, post-operative wound pain is the main drawback following compression. We are introducing a novel painless surgical procedure which involves deroofing technique followed by Merocel® compression dressing. METHODS: From 2015 to 2020, thirty-one patients with AP received this new surgical compression method in our university-affiliated tertiary hospital. Retrospective chart review and the analysis of the results were conducted. RESULTS: All patients had unilateral lesions, with left side lesions (58.1%) predominant. The concha cymba (38.7%) and concha cavum (35.8%) were the most common sites. Previous aspiration or drainage had been performed for the cysts in eight patients (25.8%). Only one patient had the recurrence after post-operative 3 months and received the revised surgery without following recurrence and discomfort. Among all patients, 29 (93.5%) patients claimed minimal pain around 0 or 1 in numeric rating scale of pain score. Three patients had mild ecchymosis but recovered after conservative treatment. One patient had mild auricular deformity after surgery due to pre-treatment partial cartilage necrosis. All patients had follow-up for at least 6 months. CONCLUSION: This novel Merocel® compression dressing technique to treat AP after deroofing is an effective procedure. Minimal pain, simple to do and easily acquired materials were the advantages of this novel procedure.


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Cistos , Otopatias , Bandagens , Cistos/patologia , Cistos/cirurgia , Otopatias/patologia , Formaldeído , Humanos , Álcool de Polivinil , Estudos Retrospectivos
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Head Neck ; 42(7): 1367-1373, 2020 Jul.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-32358855

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BACKGROUND: This study describes a novel approach in reducing SARS-CoV-2 transmission during tracheostomy. METHODS: Five patients underwent tracheostomy between April 1, 2020 and April 17, 2020. A clear and sterile plastic drape was used as an additional physical barrier against droplets and aerosols. Operative diagnosis; droplet count and distribution on plastic sheet and face shields were documented. RESULTS: Tracheostomy was performed for patients with carcinoma of tonsil (n = 2) and nasopharynx (n = 1), and aspiration pneumonia (n = 2). Droplet contamination was noted on all plastic sheets (n = 5). Droplet contamination was most severe over the central surface at 91.5% (86.7%-100.0%) followed by the left and right lateral surfaces at 5.2% (6.7%-10.0%) and 3.3% (6.7%-10.0%), respectively. No droplet contamination was noted on all face shields. CONCLUSION: Plastic drapes can help reduce viral transmission to health care providers during tracheostomy. Face shields may be spared which in turn helps to conserve resources during the novel coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic.


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Infecções por Coronavirus/prevenção & controle , Controle de Infecções/métodos , Transmissão de Doença Infecciosa do Paciente para o Profissional/prevenção & controle , Saúde Ocupacional , Pandemias/prevenção & controle , Pneumonia Viral/prevenção & controle , Traqueostomia/métodos , COVID-19 , Infecções por Coronavirus/epidemiologia , Feminino , Pessoal de Saúde/estatística & dados numéricos , Hong Kong , Humanos , Masculino , Pandemias/estatística & dados numéricos , Pneumonia Viral/epidemiologia , Equipamentos de Proteção/estatística & dados numéricos , Estudos Retrospectivos , Estudos de Amostragem
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Biomed J ; 43(2): 189-194, 2020 04.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-32389593

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BACKGROUND: This study reviewed the clinical manifestations, pathological findings, and treatment outcomes of adenoid cystic carcinoma (ACC) in the external auditory canal (EAC). METHODS: This was a retrospective review of 12 patients with a diagnosis of ACC in the EAC seen in a single institution over a 30-year period. Data on the demographics, clinical presentation, treatment strategy, and outcome, as well as the pathological features of ACC, were reviewed and analyzed. RESULTS: The male-to-female ratio was 1:3 and the mean patient age was 55.9 years. The most common clinical presentation was otalgia (75%). Ten patients underwent surgical interventions, including radical mastoidectomy in five patients, wide excision in three, and lateral temporal bone resection in two. Adjuvant radiotherapy or concurrent chemoradiotherapy (CCRT) was performed in case of incomplete resection. Two patients underwent non-surgical treatments: radiotherapy in one and CCRT in the other. Microscopic perineural invasion was not associated with otalgia or histological subtype. The mean follow-up period was 84.6 months. Local recurrence occurred in 33% of patients. One-quarter of patients had distant metastasis, and all had lung metastasis. The 5-year overall survival rate for these patients was 82.5%. CONCLUSION: EAC ACC should be included in the differential diagnosis when a patient presents with otalgia and a mass in EAC for more than 6 months, particularly if the patient is a middle-aged female. Otalgia might not be associated with perineural invasion or histological subtype. The lung is the most common site of distant metastasis in patients with EAC ACC. Further studies should determine the optimal treatment protocol for this rare malignancy.


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Carcinoma Adenoide Cístico/cirurgia , Meato Acústico Externo/cirurgia , Neoplasias Pulmonares/mortalidade , Recidiva Local de Neoplasia/cirurgia , Adulto , Idoso , Carcinoma Adenoide Cístico/diagnóstico , Carcinoma Adenoide Cístico/patologia , Diagnóstico Diferencial , Intervalo Livre de Doença , Meato Acústico Externo/patologia , Feminino , Humanos , Neoplasias Pulmonares/diagnóstico , Neoplasias Pulmonares/cirurgia , Masculino , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Recidiva Local de Neoplasia/diagnóstico , Recidiva Local de Neoplasia/patologia , Prognóstico , Taxa de Sobrevida , Resultado do Tratamento
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Head Neck ; 42(6): 1187-1193, 2020 06.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-32342543

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BACKGROUND: COVID-19 pandemic has led to a global shortage of personal protective equipment (PPE). This study aims to stratify face shield needs when performing head and neck cancer surgery. METHODS: Fifteen patients underwent surgery between March 1, 2020 and April 9, 2020. Operative diagnosis and procedure; droplet count and distribution on face shields were documented. RESULTS: Forty-five surgical procedures were performed for neck nodal metastatic carcinoma of unknown origin (n = 3); carcinoma of tonsil (n = 2), tongue (n = 2), nasopharynx (n = 3), maxilla (n = 1), and laryngopharynx (n = 4). Droplet contamination was 57.8%, 59.5%, 8.0%, and 0% for operating, first and second assistant surgeons, and scrub nurse respectively. Droplet count was highest and most widespread during osteotomies. No droplet splash was noted for transoral robotic surgery. CONCLUSION: Face shield is not a mandatory adjunctive PPE for all head and neck surgical procedures and health care providers. Judicious use helps to conserve resources during such difficult times.


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Infecções por Coronavirus/epidemiologia , Transmissão de Doença Infecciosa do Paciente para o Profissional/prevenção & controle , Monitorização Intraoperatória/métodos , Saúde Ocupacional , Pandemias/estatística & dados numéricos , Equipamento de Proteção Individual/virologia , Pneumonia Viral/epidemiologia , COVID-19 , Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S./normas , Estudos de Coortes , Controle de Doenças Transmissíveis/métodos , Infecções por Coronavirus/prevenção & controle , Segurança de Equipamentos , Feminino , Humanos , Masculino , Salas Cirúrgicas/normas , Pandemias/prevenção & controle , Equipamento de Proteção Individual/normas , Pneumonia Viral/prevenção & controle , Guias de Prática Clínica como Assunto , Estudos Retrospectivos , Estados Unidos
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