Head and Neck Myopericytoma (MPC): A Case Report of Double Synchronous Sinonasal MPC.

Aim: Myopericytoma (MPC) is a rare tumour characterized by a perivascular proliferation of pericytic cells with myoid differentiation and a typical spindle shape. Except for the rare malignant cases, MPC mostly shows a benign course. Symptoms are often non-specific, and the diagnosis could be accidental.

Transoral robotic styloidectomy for Eagle syndrome: A systematic review.

Objectives: The aim of the study is to conduct a systematic review of the existing literature on styloidectomy performed through transoral robotic surgery (TORS) in Eagle syndrome (ES).

Design And Setting: Two independent reviewers (RC and AC) conducted a systematic review of PubMed and Embase databases, seeking articles on TORS performed for ES treatment. The search was conducted in July 2023.

Barbed Repositioning Pharyngoplasty: Tips and Tricks.

The barbed repositioning pharyngoplasty surgical technique is becoming more widely used for patients with obstructive sleep apnea due to its safety, effectiveness, and rapidity, as evidenced by multicenter studies and Meta-analyses. In order to achieve uniform surgical outcomes, avoid errors that could worsen outcomes, and enable adequate data comparison, a standardized procedure is required to overcome surgeon-related variability. The aim of this paper is to provide practical tips and tricks based on our surgical practice that can make the surgeon's work easier and aid in achieving desired outcomes.

The Role of Transoral Robotic Surgery in the Era of Hypoglossal Nerve Stimulation.

Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a sleep-related breathing disorder characterized by repeated collapses of the upper airway walls, leading to a complete or partial reduction of airflow [...

Sleep position and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA): Do we know how we sleep? A new explorative sleeping questionnaire.

Purpose: Positional obstructive sleep apnea (POSA) has been defined as a difference of 50% or more in Apnea-Hypopnea Index (AHI) between supine and non-supine position. Sleep position is fundamental in the evaluation of obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) severity but most tools used in the diagnosis of OSAS are not free from potential bias in the evaluation of usual sleep positions. The aim of this investigation was to evaluate a novel sleep questionnaire with the purpose of exploring sleep habits and evaluating if sleep assessment can identify the usual body position assumed for sleep.

Can sleeping position be correctly identified by OSAS studies?

Objective: Positional Obstructive Sleep Apnoea Syndrome (POSAS) is a sub-type of Obstructive Sleep Apnoea Syndrome (OSAS) in which obstructive apnoeas occur mainly in the supine sleeping position. In clinical practice, information on sleep posture is generally gathered by polysomnographic exam (PSG). The current trend in positional therapies consists of position trainers which help to avoid the supine position.

Leukoplakia in the Oral Cavity and Oral Microbiota: A Comprehensive Review.

We reviewed the current published literature on the impact of oral microbiota on oral cavity leukoplakia (OLK), aiming at clarifying its role in disease transformation. The analysis unveiled that bacterial richness and diversity in the oral cavity tend to be decreased in OLK compared to healthy controls, with a reduction in the prevalent commensals, such as , and elevation of anaerobes. Moreover, , and are recurrent findings, and they already have been linked to periodontal disease.

Manipulation of Lateral Pharyngeal Wall Muscles in Sleep Surgery: A Review of the Literature.

Background: Obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) occurs due to upper airway obstruction resulting from anatomical and functional abnormalities. Upper airway collapsibility, particularly those involving the lateral pharyngeal wall (LPW), is known to be one of the main factors contributing to the pathogenesis of OSAS, leading the authors of the present study to propose different strategies in order to stiffen the pharyngeal walls to try to restore normal airflow.

Methods: An exhaustive review of the English literature on lateral pharyngeal wall surgery for the treatment of OSAS was performed using the PubMed electronic database.

Acquired Nasopharyngeal Stenosis Correction Using a Modified Palatal Flaps Technique in Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) Patients.

: Acquired nasopharyngeal stenosis is a rare and heterogeneous pathological condition that has different causes, generally resulting as a complication of a pharyngeal surgery, especially in patients affected by obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Different approaches have been proposed for the treatment of nasopharyngeal stenosis but a unique and standardized management has not yet been presented. The aim of our paper is to evaluate the efficacy of our surgical technique, describing its steps and results with the aim to consider it as a possible solution for the treatment of this condition.

Alternative Applications of Trans-Oral Robotic Surgery (TORS): A Systematic Review.

Background: The role of robotic surgery in the field of oncology has been widely described, in particular for the tumours of the oropharynx and larynx, but its efficacy for benign pathology is inconsistent.

Methods: An exhaustive review of the English literature on trans-oral robotic surgery (TORS) for benign conditions was performed using PubMed electronic database.

Results: The research was performed in March 2019 and yielded more than eight hundred articles, with 103 meeting the inclusion criteria and considered in the present study.