Georges Kamal ZIADE's publications (15)

Emulsified fat and nanofat for the treatment of dark circles.

Nov, 2020

This article is a short literature review on the possible etiologies and treatment options for dark circles. A detailed description about the use of autologous fat as a tool for treating dark circles is elaborated. The preparation and use of microfat, emulsified fat, nanofat, and nanofat gel is listed in details. read more

Dermatologic therapy

Hyperpigmentation after nonsurgical blepharoplasty using plasma technology.

07, 2020

Nitrogen plasma is considered nowadays one of the efficient treatment options for nonsurgical blepharoplasty. Although it is an overall safe treatment, it has some side effects. This short paper addresses the risk of hyperpigmentation following the use of plasma and list few suggestions on how to prevent it. read more

Dermatologic therapy

Age-related changes affecting the cricoarytenoid joint seen on computed tomography.

Aug, 2018

We conducted a retrospective chart review to compare four characteristics-cricoarytenoid joint ankylosis, narrowing, erosion, and density increases-in patients younger and older than 65 years. Our study population was made up of 100 patients, who were divided into two groups on the basis of age. The younger group (<65 yr) comprised 49 patients (27 men and 22 women), and the older group (≥65 yr) was made up of 51 patients (25 men and 26 women). Findings on computed tomography (CT) of the neck were used to determine whether each of the four characteristics was present or absent. Overall, we found only one statistically significant difference between the two groups: ankylosis was significantly more common in the older group (p = 0.036). When we looked further at the side of these anatomic changes, we found that the older group had significantly more right-sided and left-sided ankylosis than did the younger group (p = 0.026 for both), as well as significantly more left-sided narrowing (p = 0.028) (some patients had bilateral involvement). When we analyzed age as a continuous variable, older age was again associated with significantly more ankylosis (p = 0.047) and narrowing (p = 0.011). We conclude that CT can be useful for assessing radiologic changes in the cricoarytenoid joint in elderly patients during the workup of dysphonia and abnormal movement of the vocal folds. read more

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Changes in abnormal muscle tension pattern after fiberoptic injection laryngoplasty.

Dec, 2017

We performed a retrospective chart review to compare the presence and types of abnormal muscle tension patterns (MTPs) in patients who had been diagnosed with glottal insufficiency before and after fiberoptic injection laryngoplasty. The main cause of glottal insufficiency had been unilateral vocal fold paralysis. Our review included an analysis of the medical records and laryngeal videostroboscopic recordings of 16 patients-9 men and 7 women, aged 25 to 87 years (mean: 59). Stroboscopic frames were analyzed for the presence of one or more types of abnormal MTP. Statistical analysis was performed to determine the significance of the change in scores for type II and type III MTP before injection and 1 month after injection. Before injection laryngoplasty, 15 of the 16 patients exhibited evidence of an abnormal MTP; 10 patients had MTP II only, 2 had MTP III only, and 3 patients had both. The mean percentage of frames showing MTP (i.e., MTP score) in patients with MTP II was 66.2% before the injection and 28.9% 1 month after; the decrease was statistically significant (p = 0.001). For MTP III, the corresponding figures were 71.6 and 37.7% (p = 0.043). We conclude that injection laryngoplasty has a positive effect on reducing muscle tension in patients with glottal insufficiency. read more

Ear, nose, & throat journal

Injection laryngoplasty through a transoral approach using the Guedel oral airway.

Oct, 2017

Injection laryngoplasty has gained popularity as a treatment modality for glottal insufficiency. Several approaches have been described, specifically transcutaneous, transoral and transnasal. The authors describe a novel technique performed successfully on three subjects, namely endoscopic injection laryngoplasty using the modified Guedel oral airway. There was marked improvement in dysphonia, maximum phonation time and closed quotient in all three subjects with a decrease in the Voice Handicap Index-10 score. This new approach is a viable approach for the treatment of glottal insufficiency. read more

Acta otorhinolaryngologica Italica : organo ufficiale della Societa italiana di otorinolaringologia e chirurgia cervico-facciale

Association Between Facial Length and Width and Fundamental Frequency.

Jul, 2017

This study aimed to evaluate the association between facial width and length and fundamental frequency (F0) and habitual frequency. read more

Journal of voice : official journal of the Voice Foundation

Structural and Anatomic Laryngeal Measurements in Geriatric Population Using MRI.

May, 2017

The study aims to evaluate the changes in volume and dimensions of the thyroarytenoid (TA) muscle in the elderly using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). read more

Journal of voice : official journal of the Voice Foundation

Thyroarytenoid muscle uptake and attenuation in PET/CT in elderly.

Dec, 2016

The objective of this study is to compare uptake and attenuation on positron emission tomography/computed tomography (PET/CT) imaging modality at the thyroarytenoid muscle between subjects aged less and older than 65 years old. The study design is retrospective chart review. The setting is academic medical center. PET/CT images of 60 patients aged less than 65 years old and 60 patients aged more than 65 years old were selected. Demographic data were collected. Both the groups were compared with respect to the maximum standardized uptake value (SUV max) and CT attenuation of bilateral thyroarytenoid muscles. The mean SUV max of the right thyroarytenoid muscle was 2.09 ± 0.8 in the group of patients aged less than 65 years old compared to 1.9 ± 0.6 in the group of patients aged more than 65 years old. For the left thyroarytenoid muscle, the mean SUV max in the first and second groups was, respectively, 2 ± 0.6 and 1.9 ± 0.6. The differences were not statistically significant. As for the CT attenuation, the mean value at the right thyroarytenoid muscle in the first and second groups was, respectively, 31.2 ± 0.8 HU and 20.8 ± 14.4 HU (p < 0.05). At the left thyroarytenoid muscle, the mean value was, respectively, 29.6 ± 9.9 and 22.8 ± 15 (p < 0.05). This study suggests that CT attenuation measurements can be used for objectively assessing the change in the density of aging thyroarytenoid muscle. read more

European archives of oto-rhino-laryngology : official journal of the European Federation of Oto-Rhino-Laryngological Societies (EUFOS) : affiliated with the German Society for Oto-Rhino-Laryngology - Head and Neck Surgery

Correlation Between the Position of the Hyoid Bone on Lateral Cephalographs and Formant Frequencies.

Nov, 2016

The objective of this study is to examine the F1, F2, F3, and F4 during sustained vowels /ɑ/, /i/, /o/, /u/. read more

Journal of voice : official journal of the Voice Foundation

Adaptation of the Arabic Version of the Tinnitus Handicap Inventory.

Mar, 2016

To translate the Tinnitus Handicap Inventory (THI) into literary Arabic to come up with a unified Arabic version and to determine its validity and reliability in assessing the quality of life of Arabic-speaking patients with tinnitus. read more

Otolaryngology--head and neck surgery : official journal of American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery

Reliability assessment of the endoscopic examination in patients with allergic rhinitis.

Jan, 2016

To study if nasal endoscope can be a reliable tool in assessing patients with allergic rhinitis. read more

Allergy & rhinology (Providence, R.I.)

Transnasal injection laryngoplasty.

Jun, 2015

The objective of this study was to evaluate the role of transnasal fiber-optic injection laryngoplasty in the treatment of glottic insufficiency. read more

The Annals of otology, rhinology, and laryngology

HPV-related oropharyngeal cancer prevalence in a middle eastern population using E6/E7 PCR.

2020

Given the paucity of data and widely variable rates that have been reported, the main objective of this study was to examine the prevalence of HPV-positivity in oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma (OPSCC) in Middle Eastern patients presenting to one of the region's largest tertiary care centers using polymerase chain reaction (PCR) amplification of the HPV E6/E7 oncogenes, a highly sensitive and specific method of detection. read more

Infectious agents and cancer

Clinical application of nasometry in patients with nasal obstruction.

2017

The purpose of this case-control study is to report on the clinical application of nasometry as a diagnostic tool in patients with the symptom of nasal obstruction compared with subjects with no history of nasal obstruction. Thirty-eight adult patients (mean age: 28.1 years) complaining of nasal obstruction were enrolled in the study, and another group of 38 adults (mean age: 25.9 years) with no history of nasal obstruction served as controls. Demographic data, including age and sex, were collected. Patients were asked to read three passages; the Zoo passage, the Rainbow passage, and nasal sentences. Nasalance scores were reported on all subjects using a Nasometer II instrument. The control and patient groups each included 22 men and 16 women. No statistically significant difference in nasalance score was found between the study group and the control group in any of the Zoo passage, Rainbow passage and nasal sentences. We conclude that nasometry has limited value in the objective assessment of nasal obstruction as a symptom, which we attribute to nasal obstruction's not always reflecting the volume and pressure in the nasal cavity. read more

Ear, nose, & throat journal

Spontaneous Transethmoidal Meningoceles in Adults: Case Series with Emphasis on Surgical Management.

2016

Spontaneous onset transethmoidal meningocele is a rare entity among the adult population. read more

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