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Author(s):  
Gabriele Molteni ◽  
Gianfranco Fulco ◽  
Luca Gazzini ◽  
Elisa Laura ◽  
Giuliana Paiola ◽  
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Author(s):  
Nicole Pizzorni ◽  
Federico Ambrogi ◽  
Angelo Eplite ◽  
Sibora Rama ◽  
Carlo Robotti ◽  
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Abstract Purpose Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) are commonly prescribed for laryngopharyngeal reflux (LPR), but their efficacy remains debated. Alginates is an option for the treatment of LPR with few adverse effects. The study aimed to investigate the non-inferiority of an alginate suspension (Gastrotuss®) compared to PPIs (Omeprazole) in reducing LPR symptoms and signs. Methods A non-inferiority randomized controlled trial was conducted. Fifty patients with laryngopharyngeal symptoms (Reflux Symptom Index -RSI- ≥ 13) and signs (Reflux Finding Score -RFS- ≥ 7) were randomized in two treatment groups: (A) Gastrotuss® (20 ml, three daily doses) and, (B) Omeprazole (20 mg, once daily). The RSI and the RFS were assessed at baseline and after 2 months of treatment. Results Groups had similar RSI and RFS scores at baseline. From pre- to 2-month posttreatment, the mean RSI significantly decreased (p = 0.001) in alginate and PPI group (p = 0.003). The difference between groups in the RSI change was not significant (95%CI:  − 4.2–6.7, p = 0.639). The mean RFS significantly decreased in alginate (p = 0.006) and PPI groups (p = 0.006). The difference between groups in the mean change RFS was not significant (95%CI:  − 0.8; 1.4, p = 0.608). Conclusion After 2 months of treatment, LPR symptoms and signs are significantly reduced irrespective of the treatment. Alginate was non-inferior to PPIs and may represent an alternative treatment to PPIs for the treatment of LPR.


Author(s):  
Elif Elibol ◽  
Özgenur Koçak ◽  
Mecit Sancak ◽  
Bengi Arslan ◽  
Fatih Gül ◽  
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Author(s):  
Flavia Di Maro ◽  
Marco Carner ◽  
Andrea Sacchetto ◽  
Davide Soloperto ◽  
Daniele Marchioni

Abstract Purpose The aim of this study is to evaluate speech perception outcomes after a frequency reallocation performed through the creation of an anatomically based map obtained with Otoplan®, a tablet-based software that allows the cochlear duct length to be calculated starting from CT images. Methods Ten postlingually deafened patients who underwent cochlear implantation with MED-EL company devices from 2015 to 2019 in the Tertiary referral center University Hospital of Verona have been included in a retrospective study. The postoperative CT scans were evaluated with Otoplan®; the position of the intracochlear electrodes was obtained, an anatomical mapping was carried out and then it was submitted to the patients. All patients underwent pure tonal and speech audiometry before and after the reallocation and the audiological results were processed considering the Speech Recognition Threshold (SRT), the Speech Awareness Threshold (SAT) and the Pure Tone Average (PTA). The differences in the PTA, SAT and SRT values before and after the reallocation were determined. The results were statistically processed using the software Stata with a significance value of α < 0.05. Results The mean values of SRT (61.25 dB versus 51.25 dB) and SAT (49 dB versus 41 dB) were significantly lower (p: 0.02 and p: 0.04, respectively) after the reallocation. No significant difference was found between PTA values (41.5 dB versus 39.25 dB; p: 0.18). Conclusions Our preliminary results demonstrate better speech discrimination and rapid adaptation in implanted postlingually deaf patients after anatomic mapping and subsequent frequency reallocation.


Author(s):  
Sara Mahmood ◽  
Tauseef Ahmed ◽  
Olaleye Oladejo ◽  
Manish Mair ◽  
Rihab Fagiry ◽  
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Author(s):  
Anna Rita Fetoni ◽  
Francesca Brigato ◽  
Eugenio De Corso ◽  
Daniela Lucidi ◽  
Bruno Sergi ◽  
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