cTNM vs. pTNM: the effect of not applying ultrasonography in the identification of cervical nodal diseaseWaseem Jerjes
UCL Department of Surgery, University College London, London, UK
Head Neck Oncol 4:5. 2012
..The failure to achieve an accurate staging may lead to incomplete surgical planning and hence unforeseen problems that may adversely affect the patient's survival...
- The effect of tobacco and alcohol and their reduction/cessation on mortality in oral cancer patients: short communication
Waseem Jerjes
UCL Department of Surgery, University College London Medical School, London, UK
Head Neck Oncol 4:6. 2012
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- Vascular mimicry in cultured head and neck tumour cell lines
Tahwinder Upile
The Ear Institute, University College London, London, UK
Head Neck Oncol 3:55. 2011
..We present experimental evidence of vasculogenic mimicry in HNSCC cell lines and compare them with other tumours and a positive control vascular cell line...
- The stylomastoid artery as an anatomical landmark to the facial nerve during parotid surgery: a clinico-anatomic study
Tahwinder Upile
Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Charing Cross Hospital, London, UK
World J Surg Oncol 7:71. 2009
..In this clinico-anatomic study, we examined the stylomastoid artery (SMA) and its relation to the facial nerve trunk; the origin of the artery was identified on cadavers and its nature was confirmed histologically...
- Muscle disorders and dentition-related aspects in temporomandibular disorders: controversies in the most commonly used treatment modalities
Waseem Jerjes
Unit of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, UCL Eastman Dental Institute, UK
Int Arch Med 1:23. 2008
..Surgery, except in very rare cases, is discouraged since it is the most invasive alternative; recent studies have shown healthier outcome with cognitive behavioural therapy...
- Salivary VEGF: a non-invasive angiogenic and lymphangiogenic proxy in head and neck cancer prognostication
Tahwinder Upile
The Professorial Unit, Royal National Throat, Nose and Ear Hospital, London, UK
Int Arch Med 2:12. 2009
..We also suggest the use of simple non-invasive tests in helping to predict head and neck tumour biology and outcomes...
- Ethical and technical considerations for the creation of cell lines in the head & neck and tissue harvesting for research and drug development (Part II): Ethical aspects of obtaining tissue specimens
Tahwinder Upile
Head and Neck Centre, University College London Hospital, London, UK
Int Arch Med 2:9. 2009
..We provide a robust ethical framework, based on the current legislation, which allows clinicians to be directly involved in cell and tissue harvesting...
- Ethical and technical considerations for the creation of cell lines in the head & neck and tissue harvesting for research and drug development (Part I): Techniques of tissue harvesting and propagation
Tahwinder Upile
Head and Neck Centre, University College London Hospital, London, UK
Int Arch Med 2:8. 2009
..We can also be certain of less cell line cross contamination...
- Dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans with fibrosarcomatous transformation of the head and neck
Nikolaos Angouridakis
Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery Department, AHEPA University Hospital, Thessaloniki, Greece
Head Neck Oncol 3:5. 2011
..Although DFSP behave as non-aggressive malignancy, surgery with complete removal of the affected area is the intervention of choice. Moreover, adjuvant treatment and follow-up of the patient is essential in order to prevent recurrence...
- Unilateral versus bilateral thyroarytenoid Botulinum toxin injections in adductor spasmodic dysphonia: a prospective study
Tahwinder Upile
The Royal National Throat, Nose and Ear Hospital, London, UK
Head Face Med 5:20. 2009
..We also developed a Neurophysiological Scoring (NPS) system which has utility in the treatment administration...
- Radiographic evaluation of bone regeneration after the application of plasma rich in growth factors in a lower third molar socket: a case report
Ioannis Nazaroglou
Department of Oral Surgery, Surgical Implantology and Radiology, School of Dentistry, Aristotle University, Agiou Dimitriou Street, Thessalonica, 541 24, Greece
Cases J 2:9134. 2009
..In conclusion, PRGF was very successful in stimulating bone regeneration and promote healing following dental extraction...
- Dysaesthesia in the mental nerve distribution triggered by a foreign body: a case report
Panagiotis Kafas
Department of Oral Surgery and Radiology, School of Dentistry, Aristotle University, Thessalonica, Greece
Cases J 2:169. 2009
..Foreign bodies' entrapments in the mandibular and submandibular regions are quite common...
- Carbonization of a radicular cyst using fiber-optic diode laser: a case report
Panagiotis Kafas
Department of Oral Surgery, School of Dentistry, Aristotle University, Thessalonica, Greece
Cases J 1:113. 2008
..We present an in vitro case of a diagnosed radicular cyst which carbonized after contact application of diode laser. The need for future clinical trials will be essential to prove the sensitivity of this procedure in humans...
- A forensic aspect of age characteristics of dentine using transversal microradiography: a case report
Leonidas Vasiliadis
Department of Oral Surgery and Radiology, School of Dentistry, Aristotle University, Thessalonica, Greece
Cases J 2:4. 2009
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- One-stage multiple root canal treatment of adjacent teeth combined with surgical apicectomies may be preferred in patients with severe anxiety under local anaesthesia: a case report
Panagiotis Kafas
Department of Oral Surgery and Radiology, School of Dentistry, Aristotle University, Thessalonica, Greece
Cases J 1:262. 2008
..When this psychological alteration affects the patient severely, any dental operation may be found difficult under local anaesthesia. We report a case of one-stage management in a patient with periapical lesion and anxiety...
- Thermal burn of palate caused by microwave heated cheese-pie: A case report
Panagiotis Kafas
Department of Oral Surgery and Radiology, School of Dentistry, Aristotle University, Thessalonica, Greece
Cases J 1:191. 2008
..We present a case of a bilateral palatal burn caused by cheese-pie. Concluding, any food containing cheese, when heated in microwave oven, may cause palatal burn if eaten immediately...
Mucogingival overgrowth in a geriatric patientPanagiotis Kafas
Department of Oral Surgery and Radiology, School of Dentistry, Aristotle University, Thessalonica, Greece
Dermatol Online J 16:7. 2010
..The treatment of this benign entity is essential mainly for masticatory reasons. The use of diode laser for epulis removal without infiltrated anesthesia in a conscious geriatric patient is currently under investigation...
- Disease phobia in patients with temporomandibular joint pain assessed by the Illness Attitude Scale
Christos Stavrianos
Department of Endodontics, Aristotle University, Thessalonica, School of Dentistry, Greece
Acta Medica (Hradec Kralove) 52:73-5. 2009
..Disease phobia in patients suffering from pain, secondary to temporomandibular disorders (TMDs), is usually the consequence of long-term problems; diagnosis and treatment of this group is a real challenge for healthcare professionals...
- Ulcerative gingival granuloma: a condition for bone biopsy
Panagiotis Kafas
Department of Oral Surgery and Radiology, School of Dentistry, Aristotle University, Thessalonica, Greece
Pak J Biol Sci 11:493-5. 2008
..The biological course of the disease determined on that basis. The significance of this report focused on the early diagnosis and the possible need for bone biopsy...
