A5049339102- Head and Neck Cancer Studies
- Tracheal and airway disorders
- Reconstructive Surgery and Microvascular Techniques
- Salivary Gland Tumors Diagnosis and Treatment
- Airway Management and Intubation Techniques
- Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment
- Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia Studies
- Vaccine Coverage and Hesitancy
- Trauma Management and Diagnosis
- Social Media in Health Education
- Oral health in cancer treatment
- Health Literacy and Information Accessibility
- Reconstructive Facial Surgery Techniques
- Cervical Cancer and HPV Research
- Genital Health and Disease
- Esophageal and GI Pathology
- Clinical Reasoning and Diagnostic Skills
- Voice and Speech Disorders
- Nerve Injury and Rehabilitation
- Surgical site infection prevention
- Medical Imaging Techniques and Applications
- Opioid Use Disorder Treatment
- Ear and Head Tumors
- Hepatitis B Virus Studies
- Radio, Podcasts, and Digital Media
Keck Hospital of USC
2020-2024
University of Southern California
2020-2024
Children's Hospital of Los Angeles
2024
LAC+USC Medical Center
2024
Abstract Introduction Gay and bisexual males other LGBTQ+ communities are more frequently exposed to factors associated with an increased risk of human papillomavirus (HPV) acquisition. Vaccination is critical protect against HPV+ head neck cancer (HNC). We characterized the association perceived level contraction HPV knowledge, vaccine decision‐making. Study Design Cross‐sectional cohort. Setting LGBTQ general survey Reddit forums (control). Methods A was shared amongst online forums....
Objectives/Hypothesis The supraclavicular artery island (SAI) flap may be a good option for selected head and neck reconstruction due to its reliability, ease of harvest, favorable color match. objective this study was examine the rates complications SAI in oncologic reconstruction, with examination risk factors comparisons alternative flaps often considered gold‐standard soft‐tissue reconstruction: pectoralis myocutaneous (PMC), radial forearm free (RFFF), anterolateral thigh (ALT) flaps....
Abstract Background Background: Parotid gland neoplasms occur near the facial nerve. Hence, it is crucial to determine whether malignant involve nerve and sacrifice of in surgery necessary. Furthermore, while 20% all are malignant, most common benign neoplasm, pleomorphic adenoma, has a risk for transformation, making early detection treatment essential. 7T magnetic resonance imaging offers increased signal‐to‐noise ratio (SNR) sensitivity. Aim In this work, we address parotid since remains...
Abstract Objective This study aimed to characterize the quality of laryngectomy‐related patient education on YouTube and understand factors impacting video content quality. Study Design Cross‐sectional cohort analysis. Setting Laryngectomy‐related videos YouTube. Methods was anonymously queried for various laryngectomy procedure search terms. Video evaluated using validated DISCERN instrument which assesses treatment‐related information Descriptive statistics were used our cohort. Univariate...
To evaluate open bedside tracheostomy (OBT) and compare it with operating room (OR) percutaneous dilatational (PDT) in complications cost. determine the practice patterns of academic otolaryngology programs.Retrospective cohort study cross-sectional study.Public hospital tertiary care hospital.Otolaryngology program directors were surveyed to their institutions' factors preventing implementation tracheostomies. A retrospective chart review was done tracheostomies performed at our...
COVID-19 predominately affects safety net hospitals. Tracheostomies improve outcomes and decrease length of stay for patients. Our objectives are to determine if (1) tracheostomies have similar complication mortality rates as non-COVID-19 (2) the effectiveness our tracheostomy protocol at a hospital.Patients who underwent Los Angeles County Hospital between August 2009 2020 were included. Demographics, SARS-CoV-2 status, body mass index (BMI), Charlson Co-morbidity Index (CCI), intubation,...
<title>Abstract</title> Purpose Distant metastasis of head and neck cancer is associated with significantly worse prognosis. To improve the quality care in our region, we sought to understand socioeconomic factors distant upon presentation among patients institution serves. Methods Retrospective cohort analysis Los Angeles County Surveillance Epidemiology End Results (SEER) database diagnosed from January 1, 2004 December 31, 2015. Descriptive statistics were used characterize cohort....
Parotid salivary gland neoplasms occur in conspicuous locations near the facial nerve and have a risk for malignant transformation – making early diagnosis treatment essential. Here we present novel three-dimensional surface coil (3D Coil) architecture deep learning-based noise reduction method that offers twice higher signal to ratio compared single channel parotid imaging at 7T.
Awake tracheostomy is rare in the pediatric population. We describe case of a 10-year-old male who underwent awake due to airway obstruction from an oropharyngeal rhabdomyosarcoma. Given varying medical understanding and communication skills children, advanced planning interdisciplinary collaboration are essential keep patient calm safe during tracheostomy.
Abstract Objective Assessing the quality of human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination‐related content on TikTok is crucial due to its popularity among adolescents. We assessed these videos while comparing and with without physician involvement. Study Design Cross‐sectional cohort analysis. Setting HPV videos. Methods The library was queried using search terms #HPVvaccine, #HPVvaccination, #Gardasil, #Gardasilvaccine, #Gardasilvaccination. Video evaluated DISCERN scale, assessing...
To identify changes in otolaryngologists' opioid prescribing trends for Medicare beneficiaries associated with the enactment of state laws that limit duration prescriptions to 3-7 days years 2016 and 2017 United States.
In patients with a history of lymphoma who demonstrate palatine tonsil uptake on posttreatment PET/CT (positron emission tomography/computed tomography), tonsillectomy is often performed to evaluate for recurrence. However, predictive clinical and imaging factors true recurrence in this setting are not well established; will be explored herein.Retrospective case series.Patients treated at tertiary medical center from January 2008 May 2020.Chart review was all remission presented evaluation...
A rare complication of flap reconstruction following oncologic ablation is metastasis to the donor site. We present a novel case cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma (SCCA) recurrence at right upper‐extremity site tonsillar SCCA resection with supraclavicular artery island reconstruction. Following surgery, patient presented Biopsy confirmed from oropharyngeal primary. The developed two subsequent recurrences before he died. most likely mechanism direct implantation via contamination. This...
To compare the effect of virtual and in-person head neck physical examination training events on medical student confidence in performing maneuvers seeking mentorship from otolaryngology faculty residents.Training were held with first-year volunteers 2020 (in-person) 2021 (virtual). Participants both cohorts given didactics cancer, trained to perform a examination, demonstrated their clinical skills residents. Pre- post-training surveys utilized assess following outcomes: participant cancer...