Objective evaluation of gustatory function after surgery for vestibular schwannoma: A pilot study

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shin Matsumoto ◽  
Kotaro Osawa ◽  
Yuki Hirose ◽  
Masahiro Nakayama ◽  
Tetsuro Wada ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Pilot Study ◽  
Vestibular Schwannoma ◽  
Objective Evaluation ◽  
Gustatory Function

scholarly journals Correlations and Comparison between Repeat Computed Tomography Scores, Endoscopy Scores and Symptomatic Improvement before and after Endoscopic Sinus Surgery: A Pilot Study

2013 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 32-40 ◽  
Author(s):  
NV Deepthi ◽  
Indudharan R Menon
Keyword(s):  
Computed Tomography ◽  
Pilot Study ◽  
Endoscopic Sinus Surgery ◽  
Medical Center ◽  
Tertiary Care ◽  
Objective Evaluation ◽  
Symptomatic Improvement ◽  
Sinus Surgery ◽  
Tertiary Care Medical Center ◽  
Before And After

ABSTRACT Background Chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) is diagnosed on the basis of symptoms, nasal endoscopic findings and computed tomography of the paranasal sinuses (CT PNS). Where indicated, functional endoscopic sinus surgery (FESS) is the surgical treatment. Objective To determine correlations between subjective symptom severity and objective endoscopic and radiologic findings in CRS and to compare these before and after FESS. Materials and methods Analysis of prospectively collected data of 20 patients undergoing FESS at a tertiary care medical center followed up for a minimum period of 6 months after surgery. RSI questionnaire-based symptom score, Lund-Mackay system-based endoscopic and CT finding scores were recorded preoperatively and at 8 weeks and 6 months postoperatively. Results Significant positive correlation was noted between the three parameters before surgery, especially endoscopic and radiological scores (r = 0.94 in the latter, p < 0.01 in all three). Postoperative improvement was statistically significant for all three parameters, even at the 6 months stage (p < 0.001). Postoperative correlations reduced significantly, especially between endoscopic and radiological scores. Conclusion This study showed the relevance of objective evaluation of routine parameters of CRS, preoperatively. It also confirmed the usefulness of FESS in indicated cases, in terms of statistical improvement of these parameters. However, repeat CT scans and the methods of scoring used by us may not be equally applicable in the long-term postoperative scenario. How to cite this article Deepthi NV, Menon UK, Menon IR. Correlations and Comparison between Repeat Computed Tomography Scores, Endoscopy Scores and Symptomatic Improvement before and after Endoscopic Sinus Surgery: A Pilot Study. Clin Rhinol An Int J 2013;6(1):32-40.

Quantification of Facial Motion for Objective Evaluation Using a High-Speed Three-Dimensional Face Measurement System-A Pilot Study

2006 ◽  
Vol 27 (7) ◽  
pp. 1023-1029 ◽  
Author(s):  
Seiichi Nakata ◽  
Yukio Sato ◽  
Pujitha Gunaratne ◽  
Yoshiro Suzuki ◽  
Saiko Sugiura ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Pilot Study ◽  
Measurement System ◽  
High Speed ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Objective Evaluation ◽  
Facial Motion ◽  
System A ◽  
Dimensional Face

Intraoperative objective evaluation of venous congestion in deep epigastric artery perforator flap breast reconstruction: A pilot study

Microsurgery ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 38 (4) ◽  
pp. 407-412 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shinsuke Akita ◽  
Yoshihisa Yamaji ◽  
Hideki Tokumoto ◽  
Yoshitaro Sasahara ◽  
Takafumi Tezuka ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Pilot Study ◽  
Breast Reconstruction ◽  
Perforator Flap ◽  
Objective Evaluation ◽  
Venous Congestion ◽  
Epigastric Artery ◽  
Artery Perforator

scholarly journals Effect of superior blepharoplasty on tear film: objective evaluation with the Keratograph 5M - a pilot study

2018 ◽  
Vol 81 (6) ◽  
Author(s):  
Andreia Soares ◽  
Fernando Faria-Correia ◽  
Nuno Franqueira ◽  
Sara Ribeiro
Keyword(s):  
Pilot Study ◽  
Tear Film ◽  
Objective Evaluation

scholarly journals Histological and Histomorphometric Comparison of Innovative Dental Implants Laser Obtained: Animal Pilot Study

Materials ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (8) ◽  
pp. 1830
Author(s):  
Mastrangelo Filiberto ◽  
Botticelli Daniele ◽  
Bengazi Franco ◽  
Scarano Antonio ◽  
Piattelli Adriano ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Pilot Study ◽  
Surface Characteristics ◽  
Objective Evaluation ◽  
Poor Quality ◽  
Histomorphometric Analysis ◽  
Implant Surface ◽  
Bone Response ◽  
Bone To Implant Contact ◽  
Titanium Surfaces

Objective: Evaluation of the in vivo bone response of two innovative titanium surfaces ytterbium laser active fiber obtained (L1-L2) compared to a sandblasted and acid etched (SBAE) during early phase of osseointegration. Material and Methods: Three implant groups with the same macroscopic features were obtained (L1-L2-SBAE) to promote specific surface characteristics. Scanning electron microscopy, profilometric evaluation, X-ray spectrometry, and diffraction analysis were performed. For each group, six implants were placed in the tibiae of three Peli Buey sheep, and histologic, histomorphometric analysis, bone to implant contact (BIC), and the Dynamic Osseointegration index (DOI) were performed. Results: During the early phases of osseointegration, the histological and histomorphometric results showed significant differences between L1-L2-SBAE implants. At 15 and 30 days, histological analysis detected a newly bone formation around all specimens with an higher vital bone in L2 compared to L1 and SBAE both in cortical and in poor-quality marrow bone. At same time, histomorphometric analysis showed significantly higher BIC values in L2 (42.1 ± 2.6 and 82.4 ± 2.2) compared to L1 (5.2 ± 3.1 and 56.2 ± 1.3) and SBAE (23.3 ± 3.9 and 77.3 ± 0.4). DOI medium value showed a higher rate in L2 (2.83) compared to SBAE (2.60) and L1 (1.91). Conclusions: With the limitations of this pilot study, it is possible to assess that the titanium surface characteristics, and not the technologies used to obtain the modification, played a crucial role during the osseointegration process. Histological, histomorphometric, BIC, and DOI evaluation showed a significantly higher rate in L2 specimens compared to others, confirming that the implant surface could increase the bone response in cortical or marrow poor quality bone during the initial phases of osseointegration.

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