Search Results - "EAST, C. A"

Wegener's granulomatosis of the orbit: two cases requiring endoscopic surgical decompression by Fishman, J M, Slovick, A, East, C A

“…We report two unusual and contrasting cases of Wegener's granulomatosis involving the orbit, requiring urgent endoscopic orbital decompression surgery. Both…”
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The perioperative management of portopulmonary hypertension with nitric oxide and epoprostenol by RAMSAY, M. A. E, SPIKES, C, EAST, C. A, LYNCH, K, HEIN, H. A. T, RAMSAY, K. J, KLINTMALM, G. B. G

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Gold weight implants in the management of lagophthalmos in facial palsy by Lavy, J.A., East, C.A., Bamber, A., Andrews, P.J.

“…The otolaryngologist plays an essential role in the diagnosis and management of a facial palsy. We present one of the largest cohort prospective studies in the…”
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Prophylactic vs postoperative antibiotic use in complex septorhinoplasty surgery: a prospective, randomized, single-blind trial comparing efficacy by Andrews, P J, East, C A, Jayaraj, S M, Badia, L, Panagamuwa, C, Harding, L

“…To compare the efficacy of prophylactic vs postoperative antibiotic use in complex septorhinoplasty and strengthen the evidence base for antibiotic use in…”
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Nitric oxide does not reverse pulmonary hypertension associated with end‐stage liver disease: A preliminary report by Ramsay, M A, Schmidt, A, Hein, H A, Nguyen, A T, Lynch, K, East, C A, Ramsay, K J, Klintmalm, G B

“…Pulmonary hypertension is a well known, though uncommon complication of end‐stage liver disease (ESLD). Patients with severe pulmonary hypertension and ESLD…”
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Routine monitoring of all postoperative outcomes at one year: longitudinal study at the Royal National Throat, Nose and Ear Hospital by Ryan, Rowena M, Maduako, Kanayo, White, Chris, East, Charles A

“…The interest of providers, purchasers, politicians, and patients has focused sharply on outcome analysis in recent years, 1 but true "measurement" of outcome…”
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The diagnosis of inflammatory sinonasal disease by Roberts, D N, Hampal, S, East, C A, Lloyd, G A

“…A prospective study was carried out on 25 consecutive patients referred to an outpatient clinic at The Royal National Throat, Nose and Ear Hospital, with a…”
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A prospective randomised trial of the use of sodium bicarbonate and hydrogen peroxide ear drops to clear a blocked tympanostomy tube by Spraggs, P.D.R., Robinson, P.J., Ryan, R., East, C.A., Graham, J.M.

“…This randomised prospective trial compared the efficacy of sodium bicarbonate and hydrogen peroxide ear drops in clearing a blocked tympanostomy tube…”
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Mastoid obliteration with the temporoparietal fascia flap by East, C A, Brough, M D, Grant, H R

“…Obliteration of persistently discharging open mastoid cavities is one surgical option to achieve a dry ear. All the currently described techniques involve the…”
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Detection of familial hypercholesterolemia by assaying functional low-density-lipoprotein receptors on lymphocytes by Cuthbert, J A, East, C A, Bilheimer, D W, Lipsky, P E

“…In familial hypercholesterolemia, structural and functional abnormalities of the receptor for low-density lipoprotein (LDL) lead to hypercholesterolemia and…”
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Preoperative CT scanning for endoscopic sinus surgery: a rational approach by East, C A, Annis, J A

“…Recent research on inflammatory sinus disease has implicated a central role for the ethmoid labyrinth, which may influence changes in the maxillary and frontal…”
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Intranasal salbutamol has no effect on mucociliary clearance in normal subjects by Roberts, D N, Birchall, M A, East, C A, Scadding, G

“…Normal mucociliary clearance is essential for the healthy function of the upper and lower airways. Restoring normal clearance times in the presence of chronic…”
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Bone-inducing implants in head and neck surgery: an experimental study by Toriumi, D M, East, C A, Rosen, D M, Chu, G, Liu, C C, Larrabee, W F

“…The use of autologous bone for head and neck reconstruction requires a separate harvesting procedure which provides limited quantities of bone that may become…”
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Global monitoring of positive surgical outcome: a feasibility study at the Royal National Throat Nose and Ear Hospital by Ryan, R M, East, C A, White, C

“…We present early results of a study looking at the feasibility of positive outcome 'monitoring' after every operation at the Royal National Throat Nose and Ear…”
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Normalization of LDL receptor function by lymphocytes of patients with heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia after treatment with plasma cholesterol lowering agents by Cuthbert, J A, East, C A, Lipsky, P E

“…Low density lipoprotein (LDL)-dependent growth of mitogen-activated lymphocytes, inhibited in their capacity to synthesize cholesterol endogenously, can be…”
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Preliminary report: treatment of type 3 hyperlipoproteinemia with mevinolin by East, C A, Grundy, S M, Bilheimer, D W

“…Type 3 hyperlipoproteinemia (HLP) results from the accumulation in plasma of remnants of very low density lipoproteins (VLDL) due to a defect in apolipoprotein…”
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Functional endoscopic surgery to the sinuses by East, C. A.

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Acute nasal trauma in children by East, C A, O'Donaghue, G

“…Fifty consecutive nasal injuries in children are described. The most important causative factors were domestic injuries (40%) and sport trauma (34%). Over 90%…”
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Tracheostomal reconstruction using a fenestrated deltopectoral skin flap by East, C A, Flemming, A F, Brough, M D

“…Tracheostomal stenosis following laryngectomy can prevent satisfactory rehabilitation of a patient, and may be difficult to correct. A reconstructive technique…”
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Extra-cochlear implants: the patient's viewpoint by East, C A, Cooper, H R

“…A subjective questionnaire has been used for assessing cochlear implantees. It provides information on the benefits and the problems found after one year's use…”
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