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PubMed1993

[Thrombophlebitis of the lateral sinus. Apropos of a case].

About one case of septic sigmoid sinus thrombosis, the authors present various clinical and paraclinical elements of this rare pathology, whose entity are generally subtle for benign but also for serious forms. Although uncomplicated dural venous thrombosis carries an excellent prognosis with proper treatment, delay in diagnosis and institution of appropriate therapy may lead to serious, or even fatal, consequences. The modern literature is reviewed and the pathology, presentation and management of lateral sinus pathology is discussed.

Adolescent↗
PubMed1993

[The treatment of ENT phlogosis: seaprose S vs. nimesulide].

In the present multicentre study, the antiphlogistic activity of seaprose S was assessed according to an experimental design of the controlled type versus nimesulide in patients with phlogistic pathology of ENT relevance and in patients undergoing otoiatric surgical operations. One hundred and sixty patients (87 M, 73 F) were treated with seaprose S in 30 mg tablets (3tab/day) while 160 patients (95 M, 65 F) were treated with nimesulide in 100 mg (2 tab/day). The treatment lasted 7 days. At the beginning of the study, on the 3rd, 7th and 14th day (follow-up) the most significant signs and symptoms present in the pathological forms under consideration were evaluated. Common haematological and haematochemical laboratory parameters were also evaluated and any side effects occurring during the treatment were recorded. Considering the efficacy demonstrated, it was shown how the two drugs used possess an analogous action (NS) and are always able to exert positive control over the symptoms under examination. Administering seaprose S there were 9 cases of unexpected events (5.6%) while with nimesulide 26 patients (16.3%) showed problems of intolerance, with a highly significant statistical difference (p < 0.01) between the two groups. The analysis of the data obtained allows us thus to support the therapeutic use of seaprose S in the treatment of phlogosis of ENT relevance, since it has shown efficacy comparable to that of a NSAID such as nimesulide, but with greater safety.

Adolescent↗
PubMed1993

[Efficacy and tolerance of a local application of phenazone and chlorhydrate lidocaine (Otipax) in infants and children with congestive otitis].

The efficacy and safety of ear drops containing phenazone and lidocaine hydrochloride (Otipax) for the treatment of congestive myringitis were evaluated in 18 infants and children aged 1 to 10 years. Relief of pain was evident 5 minutes after instillation and significant after 15 to 30 minutes. Serial photographs of the tympanic membrane demonstrated prompt improvement of inflammation. Congestion was significantly reduced after five minutes and overall ear drum color was significantly improved after 15 to 30 minutes. No adverse effects were recorded. These data suggest that Otipax is effective and safe for the treatment of painful congestive myringitis in infants and children.

Aminopyrine↗
PubMed1995

Eustachian tube obstruction: new technique for treatment.

The function of the eustachian tube is ventilation of the middle ear to equilibrate air pressure in the middle ear with atmospheric pressure. Obstruction of the middle ear produces a negative pressure in the middle ear due to absorption of the oxygen from the middle ear cavity, often leading to otalgia. This study was done on 30 patients complaining of otalgia. They were 16 males and 14 females. They were found to have eustachian tube obstruction by examination, and negative middle ear pressure by tympanometry. All patients were treated with a mixture of equal amounts of nitrous oxide and oxygen under pressure for 30 minutes. Tympanometry was carried out immediately after discontinuation of the gas and again after 1 hour. The treatment appeared to be successful in 94% of patients as demonstrated by the absence of complaint and by tympanometric measurements.

Acoustic Impedance Tests↗
PubMed1989

[Otologic signs, craniofacial pain and dental malocclusion].

An occlusal problem can explain otologic symptoms and myofacial pains. A dental and an occlusal examination is necessary to find the true mechanism. If the occlusal examination is not immediately possible, the scheme of the biting retro incisive helps to the diagnosis, in motter to put in place a treatment. In this complete study with a backward regard of 79 patients, 62 have been treated with a total success.

Adult↗
PubMedDate not supplied

Ear infection: a retrospective study examining improvement from chiropractic care and analyzing for influencing factors.

OBJECTIVE: The aims of this study were to determine (a) if the patients improved while under chiropractic care; (b) how many treatments were needed to reach improvement; and (c) which factors were associated with early improvement. DESIGN: Cohort, nonrandomized retrospective study. SETTING: Private chiropractic practice in a Minneapolis suburb. PARTICIPANTS: Forty-six children aged 5 yr and under. INTERVENTION: All treatments were done by a single chiropractor, who adjusted the subluxations found and paid particular attention to the cervical vertebrae and occiput. Sacral Occipital Technique-style pelvic blocking and the doctor's own modified applied kinesiology were also used. Typical treatment regimen was three treatments per week for 1 wk, then two treatments per week for 1 wk, then one treatment per week. However, treatment regimen was terminated when there was improvement. OUTCOME MEASURE: Improvement was based on parental decision (they stated that the child had no fever, no signs of ear pain, and was totally asymptomatic), and/or the child seemed to be asymptomatic to the treating DC and/or the parent stated that the child's MD judged the child to be improved. A data abstraction form was used to determine number of treatments used and presence of factors possibly associated with early improvement. RESULTS: 93% of all episodes improved, 75% in 10 days or fewer and 43% with only one or two treatments. Young age, no history on antibiotic use, initial episode (vs. recurrent) and designation of an episode as discomfort rather than ear infection were factors associated with improvement with the fewest treatments. CONCLUSION: Although there were several limitations to this study (mostly because of its retrospection but also, significantly, because very little data was found regarding the natural course of ear infections), this study's data indicate that limitation of medical intervention and the addition of chiropractic care may decrease the symptoms of ear infection in young children.

Age Factors↗
PubMed1996

Parental knowledge and experiences after surgery for chronic otitis media.

Sixty-four parents completed questionnaires pertaining to their knowledge, attitudes and experiences both before and two months after their children underwent adenoidectomy and grommet insertion. Although a positive image of and high satisfaction with both procedure and inpatient stay were demonstrated, many parents failed to appreciate the existence, nature and frequency of possible complications. Parents should be given quite explicit descriptions of the most common postoperative problems.

Adenoidectomy↗
PubMed1997

Characteristics of chief complaints of patients with temporomandibular disorders in a Brazilian population.

A retrospective survey of 894 patients with temporomandibular disorders was conducted in order to analyse the characteristics of chief complaints. The patients presented complaints of pain (82.1%), functional disturbance (12.3%), articular sounds (5.0%) and swelling (0.6%). Unilateral occurrence (66.5%) was more frequent than bilateral. The most frequent location of pain was the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) (82.1%) followed by ear (10.8%), face (2.3%), head (2.3%), mandible (1.0%), neck (0.9%), temporal (0.4%) and frontal (0.1%) areas. Pain in the TMJ occurred in isolation (87.9%) or associated to other locations. The most frequent functional disturbance was limitation of jaw opening (32.1%).

Adolescent↗
PubMed1997

Cancer in the differential diagnosis of orofacial pain.

The clinician must maintain an awareness that at some time a patient may present in their busy dental practice with a chief concern of dental, sinus, or TMD-like pain that, in fact, is of cancer origin. The question remains if an earlier diagnosis can be established in cases similar to those illustrated. It is mandatory that a thorough medical and dental history be taken by all health care practitioners along with a systematic and comprehensive examination when addressing head and neck pain. This includes careful examination, including inspection and palpation, of the oral and extraoral structures and the cervical lymph nodes at regular intervals in all patients but especially in those who are at high risk. History of smoking and alcohol use is of particular concern. Early head and neck cancer is usually symptomatic. Persistence in applying this practice philosophy is imperative.

Carcinoma, Squamous Cell↗
PubMed1996

Association of a temporomandibular disorder and Eagle's syndrome: case report.

We report a clinical case of Eagle's syndrome which required dental intervention due to the presence of exacerbated symptoms indicating an association with a temporomandibular disorder. The therapeutic dental procedures used were an occlusal splint and temporary removable partial dentures. Surgical removal of the styloid process on the left side was later performed as a medical option.

Adult↗