Research Papers
Follow-up of oral and oropharyngeal cancer using narrow-band imaging and high-definition television with rigid endoscope to obtain an early diagnosis of second primary tumors: a prospective study.
European archives of oto-rhino-laryngology : official journal of the European Federation of Oto-Rhino-Laryngological Societies (EUFOS) : affiliated with the German Society for Oto-Rhino-Laryngology - Head and Neck Surgery • 2017 • Vol. 274 (6)
Narrow-band imaging (NBI) is an optical technique enhancing mucosal vasculature. The aim of this study is to assess the effectiveness of rigid NBI endoscopy in the early detection of second primaries…
Azzarello, G; Bonini, P; Boscolo Nata, F
Risk assessment of fluoride exposure in drinking water of Tunisia.
Chemosphere • 2017 • Vol. 177
The presence of fluoride in drinking water is known to reduce dental cavities among consumers, but an excessive intake of this anion might leads to dental and skeletal fluorosis. This study reports a…
Al-Rajab, A; Guissouma, W; Hakami, O
Correlation Between Cerebellar Retraction and Hearing Loss After Microvascular Decompression for Hemifacial Spasm: A Prospective Study.
World neurosurgery • 2017 • Vol. 102
BACKGROUND: This study prospectively investigated the relationship between cerebellar retraction factors measured on preoperative magnetic resonance and the development of postoperative hearing loss …
Li, N; Pu, C; Yang, W
Impact of Mucositis on Absorption and Systemic Drug Exposure of Isavuconazole.
Antimicrobial agents and chemotherapy • 2017 • Vol. 61 (6)
Isavuconazonium sulfate is the water-soluble prodrug of isavuconazole. Population analyses have demonstrated relatively predictable pharmacokinetic (PK) behavior in diverse patient populations. We ev…
Desai, A; Engelhardt, M; Hope, W
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Der Hautarzt; Zeitschrift fur Dermatologie, Venerologie, und verwandte Gebiete • 2017 • Vol. 68 (6)
Dissemond, J; Hohaus, K; Jockenhofer, F
Factors Influencing Resident Choice of Prosthodontic Residency Program.
Journal of prosthodontics : official journal of the American College of Prosthodontists • 2017 • Vol. 26 (4)
PURPOSE: The decision by prosthodontic residency program directors to employ the Match process highlights the need to understand applicant priorities that influence their choice of which programs to …
Koka, S; Shah, K; Wang, Y
Immunoexpression of GLUT-1 and angiogenic index in pleomorphic adenomas, adenoid cystic carcinomas, and mucoepidermoid carcinomas of the salivary glands.
European archives of oto-rhino-laryngology : official journal of the European Federation of Oto-Rhino-Laryngological Societies (EUFOS) : affiliated with the German Society for Oto-Rhino-Laryngology - Head and Neck Surgery • 2017 • Vol. 274 (6)
This study aimed to evaluate and compare the immunoexpression of glucose transporter-1 (GLUT-1) and angiogenic index between pleomorphic adenomas (PAs), adenoid cystic carcinomas (ACCs), and mucoepid…
de Oliveira, L; de Souza, L; Lopes, M
Three-dimensional finite element analysis of zirconia all-ceramic cantilevered fixed partial dentures with different framework designs.
European journal of oral sciences • 2017 • Vol. 125 (3)
The purpose of this study were: to perform stress analyses using three-dimensional finite element analysis methods; to analyze the mechanical stress of different framework designs; and to investigate…
Egusa, H; Kasahara, S; Miura, S
Synchronous triple primary cancers of the pharynx and esophagus.
Clinical journal of gastroenterology • 2017 • Vol. 10 (3)
A 72-year-old male with nausea and heartburn was found to have early pharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma, superficial and advanced esophageal squamous cell carcinoma and early esophageal adenocarcinom…
Fujisaki, J; Hirasawa, T; Horiuchi, Y
Fracture Strength of Standard and Small Diameter Prosthetic Abutments for Full-Arch Implant-Supported Restorations.
The Journal of oral implantology • 2017 • Vol. 43 (3)
This study tested the fracture strength of prosthetic abutments with different sizes and combinations to support a 5-implant milled framework with distal extension. Prosthetic abutments with differen…
Andrighetto, A; Bernardes, S; de Sa, B
Three-Dimensional Image Fusion of (18)F-Fluorodeoxyglucose-Positron Emission Tomography/Computed Tomography and Contrast-Enhanced Computed Tomography for Computer-Assisted Planning of Maxillectomy of Recurrent Maxillary Squamous Cell Carcinoma and Defect Reconstruction.
Journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery : official journal of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons • 2017 • Vol. 75 (6)
PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to describe new technology assisted by 3-dimensional (3D) image fusion of (18)F-fluorodeoxyglucose (FDG)-positron emission tomography (PET)/computed tomography …
Guo, C; Liu, X; Peng, X
Periodontitis and Dementia: A Spurious Causal Relationship?
Journal of the American Geriatrics Society • 2017 • Vol. 65 (6)
Godard-Sebillotte, C; Kaufman, J; Sourial, N
Lateral pharyngotomy approach in the treatment of oropharyngeal carcinoma.
European archives of oto-rhino-laryngology : official journal of the European Federation of Oto-Rhino-Laryngological Societies (EUFOS) : affiliated with the German Society for Oto-Rhino-Laryngology - Head and Neck Surgery • 2017 • Vol. 274 (6)
Surgery for early-intermediate oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma (OPSCC) may involve using transoral endoscopic approaches or open surgical procedures. "Lateral pharyngotomy" (LP) is an open surg…
Bertolin, A; Ghirardo, G; Giacomelli, L
A phase II study of combined ridaforolimus and dalotuzumab compared with exemestane in patients with estrogen receptor-positive breast cancer.
Breast cancer research and treatment • 2017 • Vol. 163 (3)
PURPOSE: Combining the mTOR inhibitor ridaforolimus and the anti-IGFR antibody dalotuzumab demonstrated antitumor activity, including partial responses, in estrogen receptor (ER)-positive advanced br…
Awada, A; Baselga, J; Blum, J
Simultaneous Autologus Mandible and Temporomandibular Joint Reconstruction.
The Journal of craniofacial surgery • 2017 • Vol. 28 (4)
Ablative surgery of mandible often necessitates combined reconstruction of the mandible and the temporomandibular joint. Fibula-free flaps with gap arthroplasty or osseochondral grafts are common pro…
Bilkay, U; Gur, E; Tiftikcioglu, Y
Removable Partial Denture After Gunshot Injury: Five Year Follow-Up.
The Journal of craniofacial surgery • 2017 • Vol. 28 (4)
The aim of this study was to report a patient of rehabilitation with removable partial denture retained by implants in-patient who suffered injury after firearm shooting. A 19-year-old man presented …
Almeida, D; de Souza Batista, V; Falcon-Antenucci, R
Systemic Immunomodulating Therapies for Stevens-Johnson Syndrome and Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.
JAMA dermatology • 2017 • Vol. 153 (6)
IMPORTANCE: Stevens-Johnson syndrome and toxic epidermal necrolysis (SJS/TEN) are rare but severe adverse reactions with high mortality. There is no evidence-based treatment, but various systemic imm…
Knaus, J; Mockenhaupt, M; Motschall, E
Late-onset cystic brain necrosis after radiotherapy for nasopharyngeal carcinoma.
Japanese journal of clinical oncology • 2017 • Vol. 47 (6)
BACKGROUND: Cystic brain radionecrosis (CBRN) is a late-onset devastating complication after radiotherapy for head and neck neoplasms, especially for nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC). To our knowledge,…
Fan, S; Fang, W; Gu, B
Lower face cephalometry based on quadrilateral analysis with cone-beam computed tomography: a clinical pilot study.
Oral and maxillofacial surgery • 2017 • Vol. 21 (2)
OBJECTIVE: As most orthognathic surgeries focus on the lower face, the aim of this study was to transfer previously developed two-dimensional cephalometry-which is useful for surgeons in the orthogna…
Barabas, J; Dobai, A; Kucsera, A
Canine penile hirudiniasis: an unusual cause of bleeding from the prepuce.
The Journal of small animal practice • 2017 • Vol. 58 (6)
Rajabioun, M; Salari Sedigh, H