Hadi Seikaly

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Country: Canada

Publications

  1. ncbi Functional outcomes after primary oropharyngeal cancer resection and reconstruction with the radial forearm free flap
    Hadi Seikaly
    Divison of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada
    Laryngoscope 113:897-904. 2003
  2. ncbi Long-term outcomes of submandibular gland transfer for prevention of postradiation xerostomia
    Hadi Seikaly
    Division of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
    Arch Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 130:956-61. 2004
  3. ncbi Clavipectoral osteomyocutaneous free flap in oromandibular reconstruction
    Hadi Seikaly
    Division of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
    J Otolaryngol 36:186-90. 2007
  4. ncbi Speech outcomes after soft palate reconstruction with the soft palate insufficiency repair procedure
    Jana M Rieger
    Institute for Reconstructive Sciences in Medicine, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
    Head Neck 30:1439-44. 2008
  5. ncbi Functional soft palate reconstruction: a comprehensive surgical approach
    Hadi Seikaly
    Division of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
    Head Neck 30:1615-23. 2008
  6. ncbi A longitudinal study of functional outcomes after surgical resection and microvascular reconstruction for oral cancer: tongue mobility and swallowing function
    Lindsay Brown
    Department of Speech Pathology and Audiology, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
    J Oral Maxillofac Surg 68:2690-700. 2010
  7. ncbi Oral sensation and function: a comparison of patients with innervated radial forearm free flap reconstruction to healthy matched controls
    Irene J Loewen
    Institute for Reconstructive Sciences in Medicine iRSM, Misericordia Community Hospital, Alberta, Canada
    Head Neck 32:85-95. 2010
  8. ncbi Functional outcomes after hemiglossectomy and reconstruction with a bilobed radial forearm free flap
    Trina Uwiera
    Division of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta
    J Otolaryngol 33:356-9. 2004
  9. ncbi Swallowing function in patients with base of tongue cancers treated with primary surgery and reconstructed with a modified radial forearm free flap
    Daniel Ambrose O'Connell
    Division of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada
    Arch Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 134:857-64. 2008
  10. ncbi Effect of lingual and hypoglossal nerve reconstruction on swallowing function in head and neck surgery: prospective functional outcomes study
    DANIEL A O'CONNELL
    Division of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta
    J Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 38:246-54. 2009

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  1. ncbi Functional outcomes after primary oropharyngeal cancer resection and reconstruction with the radial forearm free flap
    Hadi Seikaly
    Divison of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada
    Laryngoscope 113:897-904. 2003
    ....
  2. ncbi Long-term outcomes of submandibular gland transfer for prevention of postradiation xerostomia
    Hadi Seikaly
    Division of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
    Arch Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 130:956-61. 2004
    ..A new method of preserving and protecting a single submandibular gland from radiation damage through the Seikaly-Jha procedure (SJP) has recently been described...
  3. ncbi Clavipectoral osteomyocutaneous free flap in oromandibular reconstruction
    Hadi Seikaly
    Division of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
    J Otolaryngol 36:186-90. 2007
    ..We recently described the clavipectoral osteocutaneous flap for mandibular reconstruction. This flap encompasses the clavicle and the clavicular head of the pectoralis major with overlying skin...
  4. ncbi Speech outcomes after soft palate reconstruction with the soft palate insufficiency repair procedure
    Jana M Rieger
    Institute for Reconstructive Sciences in Medicine, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
    Head Neck 30:1439-44. 2008
    ..Measurement of functional outcomes related to different methods of soft palate reconstruction is necessary to determine efficacy of surgical intervention after resection for oropharyngeal cancer...
  5. ncbi Functional soft palate reconstruction: a comprehensive surgical approach
    Hadi Seikaly
    Division of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
    Head Neck 30:1615-23. 2008
    ..The purpose of this article is: (1) to describe our comprehensive surgical paradigm for soft palate reconstruction, (2) to provide details of the surgical techniques used, and (3) to report on patient functional outcomes...
  6. ncbi A longitudinal study of functional outcomes after surgical resection and microvascular reconstruction for oral cancer: tongue mobility and swallowing function
    Lindsay Brown
    Department of Speech Pathology and Audiology, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
    J Oral Maxillofac Surg 68:2690-700. 2010
    ..The purpose of this study is to report swallowing and tongue mobility outcomes for patients with RFFF reconstruction of the anterior two thirds of the tongue...
  7. ncbi Oral sensation and function: a comparison of patients with innervated radial forearm free flap reconstruction to healthy matched controls
    Irene J Loewen
    Institute for Reconstructive Sciences in Medicine iRSM, Misericordia Community Hospital, Alberta, Canada
    Head Neck 32:85-95. 2010
    ..This study reports on sensation, mastication, and speech outcomes for patients with innervated RFFF reconstruction of the anterior two-thirds of the tongue...
  8. ncbi Functional outcomes after hemiglossectomy and reconstruction with a bilobed radial forearm free flap
    Trina Uwiera
    Division of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta
    J Otolaryngol 33:356-9. 2004
    ..CONCLUSIONS: The bilobed RFFF provides functional speech and excellent swallowing outcomes in the reconstruction of hemiglossectomy defects...
  9. ncbi Swallowing function in patients with base of tongue cancers treated with primary surgery and reconstructed with a modified radial forearm free flap
    Daniel Ambrose O'Connell
    Division of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada
    Arch Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 134:857-64. 2008
    ....
  10. ncbi Effect of lingual and hypoglossal nerve reconstruction on swallowing function in head and neck surgery: prospective functional outcomes study
    DANIEL A O'CONNELL
    Division of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta
    J Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 38:246-54. 2009
    ....
  11. ncbi Beavertail modification of the radial forearm free flap in base of tongue reconstruction: technique and functional outcomes
    Hadi Seikaly
    Division of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
    Head Neck 31:213-9. 2009
    ..This task is especially difficult in cancer of the base of tongue. The purpose of this manuscript is to describe the beavertail modification of the radial forearm-free flap in base of tongue reconstruction...
  12. ncbi Functional outcomes after primary mandibular resection and reconstruction with the fibular free flap
    Hadi Seikaly
    Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta
    J Otolaryngol 34:25-8. 2005
    ..There were also no significant differences in any of the swallowing parameters across treatment times. CONCLUSIONS: Osteocutaneous fibular free flaps are an excellent reconstructive option for mandibular and floor of the mouth defects...
  13. ncbi Functional outcomes related to the prevention of radiation-induced xerostomia: oral pilocarpine versus submandibular salivary gland transfer
    Jana M Rieger
    Department of Speech Pathology and Audiology, Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
    Head Neck 34:168-74. 2012
    ..The purpose of this study was to examine functional outcomes related to 2 saliva-sparing treatments: (1) oral pilocarpine during radiotherapy; or (2) the submandibular salivary gland transfer (SGT) before radiotherapy...
  14. ncbi Surgical reconstruction versus prosthetic obturation of extensive soft palate defects: a comparison of speech outcomes
    Jana Rieger
    Faculty Rehabilitation Medicine, University of Alberta Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
    Int J Prosthodont 22:566-72. 2009
    ..The purpose of this study was to evaluate speech outcomes in patients with soft palate defects that were rehabilitated with either a pharyngeal obturator or surgical reconstruction...
  15. ncbi Prevention of radiation induced xerostomia by surgical transfer of submandibular salivary gland into the submental space
    Naresh Jha
    Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
    Radiother Oncol 66:283-9. 2003
    ..There were no complications attributed to the surgical procedure. CONCLUSION: Surgical transfer of a submandibular salivary gland to the submental space preserves its function and prevents the development of radiation induced xerostomia...
  16. ncbi Comparison of speech and aesthetic outcomes in patients with maxillary reconstruction versus maxillary obturators after maxillectomy
    Jana M Rieger
    Department of Speech Pathology and Audiology, Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB
    J Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 40:40-7. 2011
    ..Surgical reconstruction of the defect is another option, often accomplished with the use of bone-containing flaps...
  17. ncbi A longitudinal acoustic study of the effects of the radial forearm free flap reconstruction on sibilants produced by tongue cancer patients
    Juha Pertti Laaksonen
    Department of Speech Pathology and Audiology, Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada
    Clin Linguist Phon 25:253-64. 2011
    ..Variability between individuals was found, accentuating the speaker-specific abilities for adaptation, compensation and relearning after oral reconstruction...
  18. ncbi Predictors of adherence to an exercise program for shoulder pain and dysfunction in head and neck cancer survivors
    Margaret L McNeely
    Department of Physical Therapy, University of Alberta, 2 50 Corbett Hall, Edmonton, AB T6G 2G4, Canada
    Support Care Cancer 20:515-22. 2012
    ..The purpose of the present trial was to identify the key predictors of adherence during our shoulder exercise rehabilitation trial...
  19. ncbi Double free-flap reconstruction: indications, challenges, and prospective functional outcomes
    Jennifer P Guillemaud
    Division of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, University of Alberta Hospital, Room 1E4 29 Walter MacKenzie Health Science Centre, 8440 112 St, Edmonton, AB T6G 2R7, Canada
    Arch Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 135:406-10. 2009
    ..To investigate the increasing use of double free flaps in the reconstruction of large head and neck defects...
  20. ncbi The lip-splitting mandibulotomy: aesthetic and functional outcomes
    Peter T Dziegielewski
    Division of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, 1E4 University of Alberta Hospital, 8440 112 Street NW, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada T6G 2B7
    Oral Oncol 46:612-7. 2010
    ..05). The LSMA provides satisfactory scarring and low self-perception of disfigurement for patients. Moreover, the LSMA does not impact lower-lip sensation, movement or oral continence...
  21. ncbi Tisseel to reduce postparotidectomy wound drainage: randomized, prospective, controlled trial
    Mitra Maharaj
    Division of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery and the Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
    J Otolaryngol 35:36-9. 2006
    ..CONCLUSION: The use of Tisseel in parotidectomy patients prior to wound closure significantly decreases total drainage volume and the frequency of postoperative seroma...
  22. ncbi Radial forearm donor site: comparison of the functional and cosmetic outcomes of different reconstructive methods
    Jason Chau
    Division of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta
    J Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 38:294-301. 2009
    ..To determine which method of fascial dissection and skin graft reconstruction of radial forearm free flap defects has superior functional and cosmetic outcomes...
  23. ncbi Methods of functional outcomes assessment following treatment of oral and oropharyngeal cancer: review of the literature
    Alex M Mlynarek
    Division of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta
    J Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 37:2-10. 2008
    ..The purpose of this article is to review and document the differing methods of functional outcome measurements following treatment for oral and oropharyngeal carcinoma...
  24. ncbi Phase III randomized study: oral pilocarpine versus submandibular salivary gland transfer protocol for the management of radiation-induced xerostomia
    Naresh Jha
    Department of Radiation Oncology, Cross Cancer Institute, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
    Head Neck 31:234-43. 2009
    ..Xerostomia is a serious morbidity of radiation treatment in head and neck cancer...
  25. ncbi Heparin versus tirofiban in microvascular anastomosis: randomized controlled trial in a rat model
    Prabhjyot Singh
    Division of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB
    J Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 40:S59-64. 2011
    ..The purpose of this study was to compare the thrombosis rate of topical heparin to topical heparin + tirofiban in a thrombogenic free flap model in rats...
  26. ncbi Social perception of speech in individuals with oropharyngeal reconstruction
    Jana Rieger
    Craniofacial Osseointegration and Maxillofacial Prosthetic Rehabilitation Unit, Misericordia Community Hospital, Edmonton, AL, Canada
    J Psychosoc Oncol 24:33-51. 2006
    ..This research suggests that intelligibility measurements of speech, although useful, do not provide a complete indication of the social impact of reconstructive surgery on patients with oropharyngeal resections...
  27. ncbi Functional outcomes after surgical reconstruction of the base of tongue using the radial forearm free flap in patients with oropharyngeal carcinoma
    Jana M Rieger
    Craniofacial Osseointegration and Maxillofacial Prosthetic Rehabilitation Unit, Misericordia Hospital, Caritas Health Group, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
    Head Neck 29:1024-32. 2007
    ..The purpose of the present research is to report prospectively collected speech and swallowing outcomes for patients with disease that encompassed half or more of the base of tongue...
  28. ncbi Reovirus salvage of positive resection margin: A novel treatment adjunct
    Bradford Mechor
    Division of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta
    J Otolaryngol 35:97-101. 2006
    ..These findings were statistically significant, with p > .007. CONCLUSIONS: Reovirus adjunctive treatment is a novel, safe, and effective method of improving local control in the positive margin human squamous cell carcinoma mouse model...
  29. ncbi Prospective randomized trial comparing the effect of early suturing of tracheostomy sites on postoperative patient swallowing and rehabilitation
    James T Brookes
    Division of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta
    J Otolaryngol 35:77-82. 2006
    ....
  30. ncbi Speech after radial forearm free flap reconstruction of the tongue: a longitudinal acoustic study of vowel and diphthong sounds
    Juha Pertti Laaksonen
    Department of Speech Pathology and Audiology, Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada
    Clin Linguist Phon 24:41-54. 2010
    ..General signs of reduced ability to articulate were not observed. RT and FOM had no differing effects compared to non-RT or non-FOM. There were individual differences between patients...
  31. ncbi Radial forearm versus anterolateral thigh free flaps for laryngopharyngectomy defects: prospective, randomized trial
    Andrew T Morrissey
    Department of Otolaryngology, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta
    J Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 39:448-53. 2010
    ..To investigate the use of anterolateral thigh flaps versus radial forearm free flaps for the reconstruction of laryngopharyngectomy defects in a prospective, randomized study...
  32. ncbi Submandibular gland transfer for prevention of xerostomia after radiation therapy: swallowing outcomes
    Jana Rieger
    Craniofacial Osseointegration and Maxillofacial Prosthetic Rehabilitation Unit, Caritas Health Group, Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta T5R 4H5, Canada
    Arch Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 131:140-5. 2005
    ..This efficiency has implications for the overall well-being and nutritional status of patients with head and neck cancer...
  33. ncbi Free tissue transfer flap reconstruction of parotidectomy defects: outcomes analysis and the utility of three-dimensional laser surface scans
    David Cote
    Division of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB
    J Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 39:561-5. 2010
    ..Free tissue transfers have been used increasingly over the past years to improve patients' cosmetic and satisfaction outcomes...
  34. ncbi A phase II study of submandibular gland transfer prior to radiation for prevention of radiation-induced xerostomia in head-and-neck cancer (RTOG 0244)
    Naresh Jha
    University of Alberta, Cross Cancer Institute, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
    Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys 84:437-42. 2012
    ....
  35. ncbi The mandibulotomy: friend or foe? Safety outcomes and literature review
    Peter T Dziegielewski
    Department of Surgery, Division of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
    Laryngoscope 119:2369-75. 2009
    ..To determine the safety outcomes of a unique mandibulotomy technique and to compare results to the world literature...
  36. ncbi Three-dimensional biomodeling in complex mandibular reconstruction and surgical simulation: prospective trial
    Peter T Dziegielewski
    Division of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, University of Alberta Hospital, Edmonton, AB
    J Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 40:S70-81. 2011
    ..Three-dimensional (3D) biomodeling creates accurate physical models of patients' craniofacial skeletons, which can potentially assist reconstruction. However, this capacity has not been objectively examined...
  37. ncbi Maxillary obturators: the relationship between patient satisfaction and speech outcome
    Jana M Rieger
    Craniofacial Osseointegration and Maxillofacial Prosthetic Rehabilitation Unit COMPRU, Misericordia Hospital, 16940 87 Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, T5R 4H5
    Head Neck 25:895-903. 2003
    ..The purpose of this study is to relate patient satisfaction scores obtained by questionnaire with those obtained by means of clinical speech measurements...
  38. ncbi Use of anteriorly based pericranial flap in frontal sinus obliteration
    Ali Moshaver
    Department of Surgery, Division of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
    Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 135:413-6. 2006
    ..All of the patients were pleased with the outcome. CONCLUSION: Pericranial flap is a highly vascularized flap that is easily harvested and is an effective and viable modality for obliterating frontal sinus. EBM rating: C-4...
  39. ncbi The implantable Cook-Swartz Doppler probe for postoperative monitoring in head and neck free flap reconstruction
    Jennifer P Guillemaud
    FRCSC, Division of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, 1E4 29 Walter MacKenzie Health Science Centre, 8440 112th St, Edmonton, AB T6G 2R7, Canada
    Arch Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 134:729-34. 2008
    ..To determine if the implantable Cook-Swartz Doppler Flow Monitoring System (Cook Vascular Inc, Vandergrift, Pennsylvania) improves surgical salvage rates for compromised free flaps...
  40. ncbi Objective and subjective scar aesthetics in minimal access vs conventional access parathyroidectomy and thyroidectomy surgical procedures: a paired cohort study
    DANIEL A O'CONNELL
    Division of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
    Arch Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 134:85-93. 2008
    ..To determine if performing parathyroidectomy surgery through minimal access (MA) incisions has any notable aesthetic or quality-of-life impact on patients compared with conventional access (CON) techniques...
  41. ncbi Survey of current functional outcomes assessment practices in patients with head and neck cancer: initial project of the head and neck research network
    Jana M Rieger
    Department of Speech Pathology and Audiology, Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine, University of Alberta, and Institute for Reconstructive Sciences in Medicine, Misericordia Community Hospital, Edmonton, AB
    J Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 39:523-31. 2010
    ..However, consistency of assessment methods across studies has been lacking. For the literature to inform clinical decision making, consensus regarding outcomes measurements is necessary...
  42. ncbi Effect of intraoperative dopamine on free flap survival in a rat model: a double-blind, randomized, controlled trial
    Prabhjyot Singh
    Division of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB
    J Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 41:S71-4. 2012
    ..It has been our general impression that judicial use of ionotropes to support perfusion does not affect free flap survival...
  43. ncbi Epigenetic differences between human papillomavirus-positive and -negative oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinomas
    Vincent L Biron
    Division of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Department of Surgery, Michael J Hendzel and D Alan Underhill, Undergraduate Education, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB
    J Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 41:S65-70. 2012
    ..Despite the importance of epigenetics in tumorigenesis, there is a paucity of information regarding the epigenetic profiles of oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma (OPSCC)...
  44. ncbi Cost-effectiveness of positron emission tomography/computed tomography in the management of advanced head and neck cancer
    George Kurien
    Department of Surgery, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB
    J Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 40:468-72. 2011
    ..This has the advantage of combining the functional imaging of FDG-PET with the anatomic detail afforded by CT...
  45. ncbi Comparison of drain versus no drain thyroidectomy: randomized prospective clinical trial
    Andrew T Morrissey
    Division of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta
    J Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 37:43-7. 2008
    ..To evaluate the use of surgical drains in thyroid surgery...
  46. ncbi Lingual thyroid in adults: management algorithm based on swallowing outcomes
    Peter T Dziegielewski
    Division of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB
    J Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 40:19-26. 2011
    ..To review the presentation, workup, and functional outcomes of adult patients diagnosed with lingual thyroid treated by transoral subtotal excision. These results were then used to formulate a management algorithm...
  47. ncbi Total glossectomy with laryngeal preservation and free flap reconstruction: objective functional outcomes and systematic review of the literature
    Peter T Dziegielewski
    Department of Surgery, Division of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada
    Laryngoscope 123:140-5. 2013
    ..The goals of this study were to: 1) determine long-term objective functional and quality of life outcomes, 2) investigate the influence of rehabilitation on functional recovery and 3) determine swallowing ability in patients with TGLP...
  48. ncbi Fourth branchial cleft cyst with no identifiable tract: case report and treatment approach
    Peter Dziegielewski
    Division of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, University of Alberta, 1E4 Walter C Mackenzie Health Sciences Centre, 8440 112 St, NW, Edmonton, AB T6G 2B7 Canada
    Ear Nose Throat J 91:E23-5. 2012
    ..This includes a hemithyroidectomy in conjunction with a selective neck dissection to cover all areas where a fourth branchial tract may lie within the neck...
  49. ncbi The great auricular nerve: an anatomic and surgical study
    Russell Murphy
    Division of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB
    J Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 41:S75-7. 2012
    ..There are no reliable anatomic studies of GAN in the area where it is most likely to get injured...
  50. ncbi Bone that best matches the properties of the mandible
    Hadi Seikaly
    Division of Otolaryngology--Head and Neck Surgery, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta
    J Otolaryngol 32:262-5. 2003
    ..CONCLUSIONS: The fibula is the bone that best matches the properties of the mandible...
  51. ncbi Early operative intervention versus conventional treatment in epistaxis: randomized prospective trial
    Ali Moshaver
    Division of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB
    J Otolaryngol 33:185-8. 2004
    ..There was overwhelming patient satisfaction with ESAL compared with nasal packings. CONCLUSION: ESAL is an excellent, well-tolerated, and cost-effective method of treating recurrent epistaxis...
  52. ncbi Tisseel and its effects on wound drainage post-thyroidectomy: prospective, randomized, blinded, controlled study
    Trina C Uwiera
    Division of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB
    J Otolaryngol 34:374-8. 2005
    ..This investigation furthers the evidence that fibrin sealants could safely enable the implementation of drain-free thyroidectomies...
  53. ncbi Nutrition impact symptoms: key determinants of reduced dietary intake, weight loss, and reduced functional capacity of patients with head and neck cancer before treatment
    Catherine Kubrak
    Faculty of Nursing, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
    Head Neck 32:290-300. 2010
    ..Our aim was to evaluate the prevalence and relationship of symptoms with reduced dietary intake, weight, and functional capacity in patients with head and neck cancer...
  54. ncbi Effect of exercise on upper extremity pain and dysfunction in head and neck cancer survivors: a randomized controlled trial
    Margaret L McNeely
    Faculty of Physical Education and Recreation, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
    Cancer 113:214-22. 2008
    ..This study was designed to examine the effects of progressive resistance exercise training (PRET) on upper extremity pain and dysfunction in postsurgical head and neck cancer survivors...
  55. ncbi Central laboratory versus point of care testing in intraoperative monitoring of parathyroid hormone levels: cost comparison
    DANIEL A O'CONNELL
    Division of Otolaryngology, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta
    J Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 37:91-7. 2008
    ..To examine the cost of central laboratory-based intraoperative parathyroid hormone (PTH) during parathyroid surgery compared with a point of care-based PTH testing system...
  56. ncbi Speech outcomes in patients rehabilitated with maxillary obturator prostheses after maxillectomy: a prospective study
    Jana Rieger
    Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine, University of Alberta, Canada
    Int J Prosthodont 15:139-44. 2002
    ..This investigation reports these measures for individuals rehabilitated with a maxillary obturator...
  57. ncbi Idiopathic vocal cord paralysis in the radiated neck: a harbinger for malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumour
    Peter T Dziegielewski
    Department of Surgery, Division of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB
    J Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 41:246-52. 2012
    ..A case series of such patients found to have vagal malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumours (MPNSTs) is presented and combined with a literature review. Management and survival outcomes are analyzed...
  58. ncbi Malignant blue nevus of the parotid gland: A case report
    Ali Moshaver
    Division of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Garneau Professional Center, University of Alberta, 401, 11044-82 Avenue, Edmonton, AB, Canada T6G 0T2
    Head Neck 28:960-2. 2006
    ..RESULTS: We report the first case of malignant transformation of blue nevus within the parotid gland. CONCLUSIONS: We found this lesion to be highly aggressive and to have metastasized shortly after diagnosis...
  59. ncbi Oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma and human papillomavirus-associated cancers in women: epidemiologic evaluation of association
    Vincent L Biron
    Department of Surgery, Division of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB
    J Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 40:S65-9. 2011
    ..Human papillomavirus (HPV) is a well-established etiologic factor in oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma (OPSCC). The objective of this study was to evaluate the association between OPSCC and HPV-related cancerous lesions of the cervix...
  60. ncbi Evaluation of polytetrafluoroethylene micrografts in microvascular surgery
    Jeffrey R Harris
    Division of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta
    J Otolaryngol 31:89-92. 2002
    ..We also found that simple vessel repair is not an acceptable model to study manipulations intended for free tissue transfer...
  61. ncbi Effects of a noncompressive hematoma on free flap viability
    Paul G van der Sloot
    Division of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Alberta, Edmonton
    J Otolaryngol 31:144-6. 2002
    ..This study strongly suggests that in the cutaneous groin free flap model, a perianastomotic noncompressive hematoma has no effect on free flap survival...
  62. ncbi Comparison of voice characteristics following three different methods of treatment for laryngeal cancer
    Eddie C Eksteen
    Division of Otolaryngology--Head and Neck Surgery, University of Alberta, Edmonton
    J Otolaryngol 32:250-3. 2003
    ..The radiation treatment group had voices that differed the least from the control group, whereas the opposite was true for the surgical groups, especially for those with total laryngectomy...
  63. ncbi Reovirus salvage of squamous cell cancer-contaminated wounds
    James T Brookes
    Division of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Alberta, Edmonton
    J Otolaryngol 34:32-7. 2005
    ..4) The efficacy of the reovirus irrigation in the delayed group suggests that the major mechanism of action is through a selective and specific targeting of implanted cancer cells...
  64. ncbi Giant cell tumour of the larynx: case report and review of the literature
    Kevin K Wong
    Division of Otolaryngology, Department of Surgery, University of Alberta, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, Edmonton, AB
    J Otolaryngol 33:195-7. 2004
  65. ncbi Assessment of the accuracy and safety of the different methods used in mapping the frontal sinus
    Khalid Ansari
    Division of Otolaryngology--Head and Neck Surgery, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta
    J Otolaryngol 32:254-8. 2003
    ..001). The template method was the least accurate and least safe method. CONCLUSIONS: Image-guided mapping is the most accurate and safest method of mapping the frontal sinus margins...
  66. ncbi Anatomic study of submandibular gland transfer in an attempt to prevent postradiation xerostomia
    Richard Liu
    Division of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Alberta, Edmonston
    J Otolaryngol 31:76-9. 2002
    ..Both methods of transfer resulted in complete relocation of the submandibular gland into the submental region...
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