Feasibility and validation of a synthetic airway model for in situ laser dissection.

Background: This study measured the effectiveness of an in-house designed, cast silicone airway model in addressing the lack of easily accessible, validated transoral laser microsurgery simulation models.

Methods: Participants performed resection of two marked vocal fold lesions on the model. The model underwent face, content and construct validation assessment using a five-point Likert scale questionnaire measuring the mean resection time for each lesion and the completeness of lesion excision.

Deltopectoral Flap Reconstruction of the Posterior Pharyngeal Wall: A Single Stage Pedicle Flap Alternative Solution to the Free Flap Reconstruction of Circumferential Laryngopharyngeal Defects.

The first option for reconstruction of a circumferential pharyngeal defect following extensive pharyngo-laryngectomy is free tissue transfer. Despite that, pedicled flaps can be used when microsurgical expertise is not available or if other patient related or region related issues deem free tissue transfer unfavourable. The aim of this study was to review the operative feasibility and functional outcomes following dual flap reconstruction of circumferential pharyngeal defects.

Audiological Outcomes in Growing Vestibular Schwannomas Managed Either Conservatively, or With Stereotactic Radiosurgery.

Objective: Recent studies have suggested good hearing preservation following stereotactic radiosurgery (STRS) in patients with vestibular schwannomas (VS). This study aims to assess audiological outcomes in patients with growing VS treated either with STRS, or managed conservatively.

Study Design: Retrospective cohort study.