Kevin M Higgins

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Affiliation: Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre
Country: Canada

Publications

  1. ncbi Meta-analysis comparison of open versus percutaneous tracheostomy
    Kevin M Higgins
    Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre University Toronto, Ontario, Canada
    Laryngoscope 117:447-54. 2007
  2. ncbi State of head and neck surgical oncology research--a review and critical appraisal of landmark studies
    Kevin M Higgins
    Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
    Head Neck 30:1636-42. 2008
  3. ncbi What treatment for early-stage glottic carcinoma among adult patients: CO2 endolaryngeal laser excision versus standard fractionated external beam radiation is superior in terms of cost utility?
    Kevin M Higgins
    Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
    Laryngoscope 121:116-34. 2011
  4. ncbi Volumetric changes of the anterolateral thigh free flap following adjuvant radiotherapy in total parotidectomy reconstruction
    Kevin M Higgins
    Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Sunnybrook Health Science Centre, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
    Laryngoscope 122:767-72. 2012
  5. ncbi Temporoparietal fascia free flap for pharyngeal coverage after salvage total laryngectomy
    Kevin M Higgins
    The Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
    Laryngoscope 122:523-7. 2012
  6. ncbi Treatment of early-stage glottic cancer: meta-analysis comparison of laser excision versus radiotherapy
    Kevin M Higgins
    Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario
    J Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 38:603-12. 2009
  7. ncbi The submental island flap: a regional and free flap with a myriad of reconstructive applications
    Kevin M Higgins
    Department of Otolaryngology, University of Toronto, Sunnybrook and Women's College Health Sciences Centre, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
    J Otolaryngol 36:88-92. 2007
  8. ncbi Vertical partial laryngectomy with temporoparietal free flap reconstruction for recurrent laryngeal squamous cell carcinoma: technique and long-term outcomes
    Ralph W Gilbert
    Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Princess Margaret Hospital University Health Network, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
    Arch Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 138:484-91. 2012
  9. ncbi Predictors of complications of free flap reconstruction in head and neck surgery: Analysis of 304 free flap reconstruction procedures
    Gavin J le Nobel
    Department of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
    Laryngoscope 122:1014-9. 2012
  10. ncbi The temporoparietal fascia flap: a versatile tool in head and neck reconstruction
    Yves Jaquet
    University of Toronto, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Center, Toronto, Canada
    Curr Opin Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 19:235-41. 2011

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Publications22

  1. ncbi Meta-analysis comparison of open versus percutaneous tracheostomy
    Kevin M Higgins
    Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre University Toronto, Ontario, Canada
    Laryngoscope 117:447-54. 2007
    ..Secondary objectives included cost-effectiveness and procedure length analyses...
  2. ncbi State of head and neck surgical oncology research--a review and critical appraisal of landmark studies
    Kevin M Higgins
    Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
    Head Neck 30:1636-42. 2008
    ..The open nonrandomized controlled trial may be a feasible option in head and neck surgical research allowing for standardization, uniformity, consistency, and blinded outcome assessment...
  3. ncbi What treatment for early-stage glottic carcinoma among adult patients: CO2 endolaryngeal laser excision versus standard fractionated external beam radiation is superior in terms of cost utility?
    Kevin M Higgins
    Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
    Laryngoscope 121:116-34. 2011
    ..To determine which treatment for Tis/T1 glottic carcinoma among adult patients, transoral CO(2) laser excision (TOL) versus external beam radiation (XRT), is superior in terms of cost utility...
  4. ncbi Volumetric changes of the anterolateral thigh free flap following adjuvant radiotherapy in total parotidectomy reconstruction
    Kevin M Higgins
    Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Sunnybrook Health Science Centre, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
    Laryngoscope 122:767-72. 2012
    ..The aim of this study was to prospectively evaluate volume change in anterolateral thigh free flaps pre- and postradiotherapy and to compare computed tomography (CT) volumetric analysis with intraoperative water displacement calculation...
  5. ncbi Temporoparietal fascia free flap for pharyngeal coverage after salvage total laryngectomy
    Kevin M Higgins
    The Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
    Laryngoscope 122:523-7. 2012
    ..The aim of this study was to assess whether the use of the temporoparietal fascia as a free flap for pharyngeal closure reinforcement reduced the incidence of pharyngocutaneous fistula (PCF) in the salvage setting...
  6. ncbi Treatment of early-stage glottic cancer: meta-analysis comparison of laser excision versus radiotherapy
    Kevin M Higgins
    Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario
    J Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 38:603-12. 2009
    ..The secondary outcome examined was posttreatment voice quality...
  7. ncbi The submental island flap: a regional and free flap with a myriad of reconstructive applications
    Kevin M Higgins
    Department of Otolaryngology, University of Toronto, Sunnybrook and Women's College Health Sciences Centre, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
    J Otolaryngol 36:88-92. 2007
  8. ncbi Vertical partial laryngectomy with temporoparietal free flap reconstruction for recurrent laryngeal squamous cell carcinoma: technique and long-term outcomes
    Ralph W Gilbert
    Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Princess Margaret Hospital University Health Network, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
    Arch Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 138:484-91. 2012
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  9. ncbi Predictors of complications of free flap reconstruction in head and neck surgery: Analysis of 304 free flap reconstruction procedures
    Gavin J le Nobel
    Department of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
    Laryngoscope 122:1014-9. 2012
    ..The objectives of this study were to classify and analyze perioperative complications following free flap reconstruction in the head and neck and investigate potential predictors of these complications...
  10. ncbi The temporoparietal fascia flap: a versatile tool in head and neck reconstruction
    Yves Jaquet
    University of Toronto, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Center, Toronto, Canada
    Curr Opin Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 19:235-41. 2011
    ..The article reviews recent significant advances and current applications of the temporoparietal fascia flap (TPFF) in head and neck surgery...
  11. ncbi Prognostic impact of intraoperative microscopic cut-through on frozen section in oral cavity squamous cell carcinoma
    Jennifer P Guillemaud
    Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Odette Cancer Centre, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario
    J Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 39:370-7. 2010
    ..Therefore, this study aimed to analyze the influence of microscopic tumour cut-through on disease recurrence and survival and to establish clinicopathologic variables associated with tumour cut-through...
  12. ncbi Clinical utility of colour flow Doppler ultrasonography in planning anterolateral thigh flap harvest
    Rajan S Patel
    Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre Odette Cancer Centre, and University of Toronto, Toronto, ON
    J Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 39:566-71. 2010
    ..The objective of this study was to assess the accuracy and clinical utility of preoperative colour flow Doppler (CFD) ultrasonography in evaluating planned ALT flap donor sites...
  13. ncbi Cost-effectiveness of simultaneous versus sequential surgery in head and neck reconstruction
    Kevin K Wong
    Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, University of Toronto, 2075 Bayview Avenue, Toronto, Ontario
    J Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 40:48-53. 2011
    ..To determine whether simultaneous (ablation and reconstruction overlaps by two teams) head and neck reconstruction is cost effective compared to sequentially (ablation followed by reconstruction) performed surgery...
  14. ncbi PET/CT fusion technology: its role in managing recurrent, well-differentiated thyroid cancer
    Dustin Dalgorf
    Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, University of Toronto, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
    Can J Surg 51:E21-2. 2008
  15. ncbi Radial forearm free flap donor site morbidity: ulnar-based transposition flap vs split-thickness skin graft
    Yves Jaquet
    Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, University of Toronto, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, ON, Canada
    Arch Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 138:38-43. 2012
    ..To evaluate morbidity associated with the radial forearm free flap donor site and to compare functional and aesthetic outcomes of ulnar-based transposition flap (UBTF) vs split-thickness skin graft (STSG) closure of the donor site...
  16. ncbi Sleep apnea in patients with oral cavity and oropharyngeal cancer after surgery and chemoradiation therapy
    Wei Qian
    Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
    Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 143:248-52. 2010
    ..To determine the point prevalence of sleep apnea in patients following oral and oropharyngeal cancer treatment at a major tertiary care referral center...
  17. ncbi Microvascular reconstruction in the vessel-depleted neck
    Kevin K Wong
    Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
    Curr Opin Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 18:223-6. 2010
    ..When microvascular reconstruction is required after previous treatment, finding appropriate vessels for anastomosis can be difficult. In this paper we explore the options for microvascular reconstruction in the vessel-depleted neck...
  18. ncbi Impact of positive frozen section microscopic tumor cut-through revised to negative on oral carcinoma control and survival rates
    Rajan S Patel
    Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre Odette Cancer Centre and University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
    Head Neck 32:1444-51. 2010
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  19. ncbi Pin guidance of reconstruction plate contour: an expanded role of external fixation
    Yves Jaquet
    University of Toronto, Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Center, Toronto, Canada
    Laryngoscope 121:1896-8. 2011
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  20. ncbi Secondary renal cell carcinoma of the head and neck
    Michael G Brandt
    Schulich School of Medicine, The University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario, Canada
    J Otolaryngol 36:E85-7. 2007
  21. ncbi Internal mammary artery and vein: recipient vessels for free tissue transfer to the head and neck in the vessel-depleted neck
    Mark L Urken
    Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Institute for Head and Neck and Thyroid Cancer, Continuum Cancer Centers of New York, Beth Israel Medical Center, New York, NY, USA
    Head Neck 28:797-801. 2006
    ..We report the first case series of the use of the internal mammary vessels for head and neck microvascular reconstruction...
  22. ncbi The role of intraoperative rapid parathyroid hormone monitoring for predicting thyroidectomy-related hypocalcemia
    Kevin M Higgins
    Division of Endocrinology, Mount Sinai School of Medicine, New York, NY 10029, USA
    Arch Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 130:63-7. 2004
    ..005). CONCLUSION: Intraoperative PTH monitoring may be a useful tool in identifying patients who will not require postoperative calcium supplementation following total or completion thyroidectomy...