Is preoperative ultrasonography accurate in measuring tumor thickness and predicting the incidence of cervical metastasis in oral cancer?S Mark Taylor
Division of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Queen Elizabeth II Health Sciences Centre, Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada B3H 1V7
Oral Oncol 46:38-41. 2010
..Preoperative ultrasonography is an accurate measure of tumor depth in oral carcinoma. Tumor thickness is a significant predictor of nodal metastasis and elective neck dissection should be considered when this thickness is 5mm...
Endoscopic treatment of Cis-T2 glottic cancer with a CO2 laser: 2-year survival analysis of 36 casesS Mark Taylor
Department of Surgery, Division of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia
J Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 37:582-5. 2008
..To report our 2-year survival outcomes for early glottic carcinoma using microsurgical resection with the CO2 laser...
- The Taylor saddle effacement: a new technique for correction of saddle nose deformity
S Mark Taylor
Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia
J Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 37:105-11. 2008
..To describe a novel technique, the Taylor saddle effacement (TSE), for correction of saddle nose deformity using autologous grafts from the lower lateral cartilages...
- IIb or not IIb: oncologic role of submuscular recess inclusion in selective neck dissections
Benjamin J A Hoyt
Department of Surgery, Division of Otolaryngology, Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia
J Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 37:689-93. 2008
..Our study examined the prevalence and predictors of cancer within the submuscular recess (SMR)...
- Sentinel node biopsy in N0 squamous cell carcinoma of the oral cavity and oropharynx in patients previously treated with surgery or radiation therapy: a pilot study
Robert D Hart
Division of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Arch Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 133:806-9. 2007
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- Level VI node size as a predictor of malignancy in papillary thyroid cancer
Kristian I Macdonald
Division of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia
J Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 39:136-41. 2010
..To determine the incidence of metastatic lymph nodes < 1 cm in routine level VI neck dissections in papillary thyroid cancer (PTC)...
- Laryngeal reconstruction following CO2 laser surgery for glottic cancer
Jonathan P Cavanagh
Division of Otolaryngology, Dalhousie University, Nova Scotia, Canada
Head Neck 31:1369-76. 2009
..The indications for using each technique are discussed, with particular attention paid to functional outcomes following these reconstructive efforts...
- Current practice patterns in the management of glottic cancer in Canada: results of a national survey
Fawaz M Makki
Division of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Department of Surgery, Dalhousie University, 3rd Floor Dickson Building, 5820 University Avenue, Halifax, NS B3H 1V7
J Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 40:205-10. 2011
..In this study, we sought to determine current trends in the management of glottic cancer in Canada. We further sought to determine the approach to margin status following treatment of glottic cancer...
- Do we measure up? Is an objective measuring device necessary for the accurate assessment of oral cavity and oropharyngeal lesions?
Clark Bartlett
Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia
J Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 38:197-207. 2009
..The focus of this study was to determine if the introduction of a measurement tool (a ruler) changes the T stage of oral cavity and oropharyngeal lesions and the N stage of lymph nodes...
- Hyalinizing trabecular tumour: review and new insights into the molecular biology
Nicola R Smith
Division of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Department of Surgery, Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS
J Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 41:30-4. 2012
..To apply this information to clinical practice and thus elucidate the best approach regarding the management of patients with thyroid tumours...
- Patterns of lymph node metastases to the submuscular recess
Rachael Smith
Division of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Victoria General Site, Queen Elizabeth II Health Sciences Centre, Halifax, Nova Scotia
J Otolaryngol 36:203-7. 2007
..The goal was to evaluate the oncologic need for dissection in this area owing to the increased morbidity from devascularization of the spinal accessory nerve...
- Double fat plane of the radial forearm free flap and its implications for the microvascular surgeon
Ali Shahnavaz
Department of Surgery, Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia
J Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 39:288-91. 2010
..This study demonstrates the consistency of the cephalic vein within this double fat plane using a cadaveric model and our prospective operative experience raising the RFFF...
- Chondrosarcoma of the head and neck: report of 11 cases and literature review
Paul Hong
Division of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Department of Surgery, Dalhousie University, Faculty of Medicine, Halifax, Nova Scotia
J Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 38:279-85. 2009
..Chondrosarcoma is a malignant tumour of mesenchymal origin. Chondrosarcomas most commonly occur on axial structures and are rarely found in the head and neck. A review of these tumours was carried out, focusing on management and outcomes...
- Incidence of parathyroid tissue in level VI neck dissection
Jonathan P Cavanagh
Division of Otolaryngology, Dalhousie University, QE II Health Sciences Centre, 5820 University Avenue, Halifax, Nova Scotia
J Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 40:27-33. 2011
..Level VI central neck dissections are commonly completed with thyroidectomy. This procedure involves risk of damage to, or incidental excision of, one or more of the parathyroid glands...
- Diagnostic accuracy and safety of fine-needle aspiration biopsy of the parapharyngeal space
Thomas Arnason
Division of Anatomical Pathology, Queen Elizabeth II Health Sciences Centre and Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Diagn Cytopathol 40:118-23. 2012
..Nondiagnostic FNAs are common. There are more specific diagnoses and fewer nondiagnostic tests with LBC than with conventional smears. Improved specimen quality with LBC is likely a factor...
- Transoral laser microsurgery versus radiation therapy for early glottic cancer in Canada: cost analysis
Timothy J Phillips
Division of Otolaryngology, Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia
J Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 38:619-23. 2009
..The goal of this study was to conduct the first cost analysis in Canada on the treatment of early glottic cancer comparing radiation therapy and TLM...
- Review of transoral laser microsurgery for cancer of the upper aerodigestive tract
Matthew H Rigby
Division of Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS
J Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 40:113-21. 2011
..Functional results, the role of margins, and postoperative complications are also discussed in relation to TLM...
- Management of goitre and small nodule disease by Canadian otolaryngologists
Natalie E Parks
Division of Otolaryngology, Department of Surgery, Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS
J Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 41:240-5. 2012
..To describe current management practices among Canadian otolaryngologists for small thyroid nodule disease and nodules in the context of goitre...
- Endoscopic stapling versus external transcervical approach for the treatment of Zenker diverticulum
Matthew Brace
Division of Thoracic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
J Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 39:102-6. 2010
..To compare endoscopic stapling versus external transcervical approaches in the treatment of Zenker diverticulum...
- Pectoralis major myofascial flap in head and neck reconstruction: indications and outcomes
Jean Luc Ethier
Department of Surgery, Division of Otolaryngology, Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia
J Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 38:632-41. 2009
..To review the pectoralis major myofascial (PMMF) flap in head and neck reconstruction...
- Complementary and alternative medicine use in patients presenting to a head and neck oncology clinic
Tarren Vyas
Division of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Head Neck 32:793-9. 2010
..The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) use among patients presenting to a head and neck oncology clinic prior to a diagnosis...
- Batting .500: experience with the fibular free flap in the achondroplastic patient
S Mark Taylor
Division of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Department of Surgery, Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia
J Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 38:178-82. 2009
..To describe the use of the fibular free flap in the achondroplastic patient and to report the potential pitfalls of free flap surgery on this group of patients...
- Arteriovenous malformation of the scalp with cerebral steal
Kate Kelly
Division of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Department of Surgery, QEII Hospital, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Head Neck 31:1520-3. 2009
..Arteriovenous malformation of the scalp resulting from blunt trauma to the head is an unusual occurrence and is rarely associated with neurological sequelae. This case details an arteriovenous malformation with a cerebral steal phenomenon...
- Review of thromboprophylaxis in otolaryngology-head and neck surgery
Rick Jaggi
Division of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Department of Surgery, Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS
J Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 40:261-5. 2011
..RESEARCH TYPE: Translational...
- Endoscopic treatment of cis-T2 glottic cancer with a CO(2) laser: preliminary results from a Canadian centre
Matthew H Rigby
Division of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia
J Otolaryngol 36:106-10. 2007
..Although our oncologic results do require more follow-up, based on our positive experience thus far, we believe that endoscopic management of glottic cancer is a treatment option that may be underused in the Canadian health care system...
- Complementary and alternative medicine use in the thyroid patients of a head and neck practice
Maria K Brake
Division of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Department of Surgery, Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 145:208-12. 2011
..Subsequently, to determine whether the common therapies used were likely to interfere with the planned patient's care and whether the predominance was significant to warrant inclusion in routine history assessments...
- Synovial sarcoma of the pericricoidal soft tissue
S Mark Taylor
Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Washington University School of Medicine, USA
Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 126:428-9. 2002
Nodular fasciitis of the zygoma: A case reportTarren Vyas
Division of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia
Can J Plast Surg 16:241-3. 2008
..Treatment is most commonly by local surgical excision, and recurrence is rare. A case of NF over the zygoma in a 60-year-old man not associated with trauma is presented...
- Use of the external jugular vein as the sole recipient vein in head and neck free flap reconstruction
Paul Hong
Division of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia
J Otolaryngol 35:361-5. 2006
..Our aim was to ascertain whether the use of external jugular vein as the sole recipient vein is related to an increase in free flap failure in head and neck reconstructive surgery...
- Complementary and alternative medicine use among patients presenting to a pediatric otolaryngology clinic
M Elise Graham
IWK Health Centre, Division of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Department of Surgery, Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol 77:721-5. 2013
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- Metastatic renal cell carcinoma to the head and neck: summary of 21 cases
Gavin Langille
Medical Student, Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia
J Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 37:515-21. 2008
..RCC should be considered a source for lesions in this region, especially in patients who have received a previous diagnosis of RCC...
- Dentinogenic ghost cell tumor of the maxilla
Matthew Quinn
Department of Medicine, Dalhousie University Medical School, 5820 University Avenue, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 139:604-5. 2008
- Informed consent in rhinoplasty: prospective randomized study of risk recall in patients who are given written disclosure of risks versus traditional oral discussion groups
Paul Hong
Division of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Department of Surgery, Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia
J Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 38:369-74. 2009
..To determine the effectiveness of providing written information in enhancing patient understanding and retention...
- The long-term effects of mandibular distraction osteogenesis on developing deciduous molar teeth
Paul Hong
Dalhousie Pediatric Craniofacial Group, Department of Surgery, IWK Health Centre, Dalhousie University, P O Box 9700, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada B3K 6R8
Plast Surg Int 2012:913807. 2012
..Significant primary molar developmental complications were not seen in our patients. The use of internal distractor device with an inverted L-shaped osteotomy seems to be a safe surgical approach in regards to dental outcomes...
- Metastatic acinic cell carcinoma of the parotid gland with ectopic ACTH syndrome
Lucy Jamieson
Division of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Department of Surgery, Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 136:149-50. 2007
- Epithelioid hemangioendothelioma of the submandibular triangle
Matthew H Rigby
Division of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia
J Otolaryngol 35:194-5. 2006
- Fourth branchial cyst presenting with right-sided vocal cord paralysis
Benjamin J A Hoyt
Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS
J Otolaryngol 33:273-5. 2004
..The truly unique presentation of this case highlights the importance of including these anomalies in the differential diagnosis for all neck lesions...
- Sentinel lymph node biopsy in N0 squamous cell carcinoma of the oral cavity and oropharynx
Robert D Hart
Division of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Arch Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 131:34-8. 2005
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