2006
Comparison of the Glottic Closure Reflex in Traditional “Open” versus Endoscopic Laser Supraglottic Laryngectomy
Sasaki CT, Leder SB, Acton LM, Maune S. Comparison of the Glottic Closure Reflex in Traditional “Open” versus Endoscopic Laser Supraglottic Laryngectomy. Annals Of Otology Rhinology & Laryngology 2006, 115: 93-96. PMID: 16514789, DOI: 10.1177/000348940611500202.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsGlottic closure reflexGlottic closure responseLaser supraglottic laryngectomySupraglottic laryngectomySuperior laryngeal nerve sectionCompensatory mechanismsHistorical control patientsFiberoptic endoscopic evaluationEndoscopic laser resectionControl patientsClinical factorsConsecutive patientsEndoscopic evaluationField deficitsNerve sectionPatient groupPharyngeal dysphagiaSupraglottic larynxLaser resectionNormal swallowingProspective assessmentSensory testingPatientsSurgeryReflex
2005
Voice Restoration With the Advantage Tracheoesophageal Voice Prosthesis
Leder S, Acton L, Kmiecik J, Ganz C, Blom E. Voice Restoration With the Advantage Tracheoesophageal Voice Prosthesis. Otolaryngology 2005, 133: 681-684. PMID: 16274792, DOI: 10.1016/j.otohns.2005.08.009.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsOral antifungal agentsTracheoesophageal voice prosthesisGroup 1Group 3Group 2Clinic visitsVoice prosthesisAntifungal agentsYears 8 monthsYears 10 monthsIndwelling voice prosthesisHealth care systemRoutine careMajority of participantsProspective mannerLife spanDay 3Voice restorationDevice failureBlom-SingerStudy designDevice life spanCare systemMonthsFlap valve