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Jacks A, Schatz B, Li J, Kim P, Adams K, Harn N, Kraft S. Computed Tomography Measurements in Assessment of Idiopathic Vocal Fold Paralysis. J Voice 2023; 37:289.e15-289.e21. [PMID: 33358294 DOI: 10.1016/j.jvoice.2020.11.027] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/06/2020] [Revised: 11/25/2020] [Accepted: 11/27/2020] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Our study aimed to both identify the incidence and clinical presentation of patients presenting with idiopathic vocal fold paralysis (IVFP). Secondarily we aimed to assess the radiographic findings of computed tomography (CT) studies along the course of the vagus and recurrent laryngeal nerves (RLN), specifically measuring for potential areas of compression at the skull base and mediastinum. We hypothesized that a proportion of patients diagnosed with IVFP would have significant differences in measurements when compared to age-gender matched controls on CT imaging. STUDY DESIGN Institutional review board approved retrospective cohort study METHODS: We assessed patients presenting to a tertiary voice care center between 2003 and 2019 with diagnosis of vocal fold paralysis. Data collected includes demographics, clinical exam findings, and CT measurements including dimensions at bilateral jugular foramen, aortopulmonary (AP) window and surrounding vascular structures. Statistical analysis was then performed using Pearson χ2, and Mann Whitney U tests to determine differences variables of interest. RESULTS A total of 606 patients were reviewed. Of these patients 60 (9.9%) patients were determined to have IVFP. Left-sided VFP was seen more commonly in 78.3% (N = 47) of idiopathic patients. Our IVFP group had an overall higher incidence of cardiovascular disease [OR = 3.378, 95%CI 1.907-5.941, P < 0.001] compared to those with identified causes for paralysis. Specifically, IVFP patients showed a higher incidence of combined cardiovascular co-morbidities (P < 0.001), mitral valve stenosis (P = 0.007), pulmonary hypertension (P < 0.0001) and congestive heart failure (P < 0.001). When evaluating CT imaging, the AP window was mentioned in only 2 (3.3%) of our idiopathic patients CT reports. The IVFP cohort had a lower median AP window volume (P = 0.020) when compared to age-gender matched controls. This significantly smaller AP window volume was also seen when only left sided IVFP compared to both right-sided paralysis (P < 0.001) and age matched control patients (P < 0.001). CONCLUSION The significance of cardiovascular comorbidities combined with findings of statistically narrowed AP window may help provide an explanation of a subset of patients diagnosed with IVFP.
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- Amy Jacks
- Department of Otolaryngology, University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, Kansas.
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- Department of Radiology, University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, Kansas
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- Department of Otolaryngology, University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, Kansas
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- Department of Otolaryngology, University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, Kansas
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- Department of Otolaryngology, University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, Kansas
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- Department of Radiology, University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, Kansas
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- Department of Otolaryngology, University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, Kansas
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OBJECTIVE To compare presenting symptoms, etiology, and treatment outcomes among dysphonic adults <65 and ≥65 years of age. STUDY DESIGN Retrospective cohort study. SETTING Tertiary care voice center between January 2011 and June 2016. METHODS A total of 755 patients presenting for dysphonia were included in the study: 513 adults <65 years of age and 242 adults ≥65. Data collected included demographics, referral information, prior diagnoses, prior treatments, clinical examination findings, diagnosis, coexisting symptoms, treatments, and pre- and postintervention Voice Handicap Index scores. Statistical analysis was performed with SPSS to determine significant relationships between variables of interest. RESULTS The most common etiologies of dysphonia were vocal cord atrophy (44.8%) in the ≥65 cohort and benign vocal cord lesions (17.8%) in the <65 cohort. When compared with adults <65 years old, patients ≥65 had a higher incidence of neurologic dysphonia (P = .006) and vocal cord atrophy (P < .001) but were less likely to have laryngopharyngeal reflux (P = .001), benign vocal cord lesions (P < .001), or muscle tension dysphonia (P < .001). Overall, 139 patients had surgery, 251 received medical therapy, and 156 underwent voice therapy. The ≥65 cohort demonstrated improvement in Voice Handicap Index scores after surgery (P = .001) and voice therapy (P = .034), as did the <65 cohort (surgery, P < .001; voice therapy, P = .015). Adult surgical patients <65 reported greater improvements than patients ≥65 (P = .021). CONCLUSIONS There are notable differences in the pathophysiology of dysphonia between patients aged ≥65 and <65 years. Although adults <65 reported slightly better outcomes with surgery, patients ≥65 obtained significant benefit from surgery and voice therapy.
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- Amy Jacks
- Department of Otolaryngology, University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, Kansas, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology, University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, Kansas, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology, University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, Kansas, USA
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Jacks A, Toikkanen S, Pihlajasaari A, Johansson T, Hakkinen M, Hemminki K, Hokkanen P, Käpyaho A, Kärnä A, Valkola K, Niskanen T, Takkinen J, Kuusi M, Rimhanen-Finne R. Raw grated beetroot linked to several outbreaks of sudden-onset gastrointestinal illness, Finland 2010. Epidemiol Infect 2013; 141:1640-6. [PMID: 23068603 PMCID: PMC9151620 DOI: 10.1017/s0950268812002233] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/21/2012] [Revised: 08/29/2012] [Accepted: 09/05/2012] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
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In 2010, 7/44 (16%) reported foodborne outbreaks in Finland were linked with raw beetroot consumption. We reviewed data from the national outbreak registry in order to hypothesize the aetiology of illness and to prevent further outbreaks. In the seven outbreaks, 124 cases among 623 respondents were identified. Consumption of raw beetroot was strongly associated with gastrointestinal illness (relative risk 8∙99, 95% confidence interval 6∙06-13∙35). The illness was characterized by sudden onset of gastrointestinal symptoms; the median incubation time was 40 min and duration of illness 5 h. No common foodborne pathogens or toxins were found in either clinical or beetroot samples, but all tested beetroot samples were of poor quality according to total bacterial counts. Beta-haemolytic Pseudomonas fluorescens was detected in several beetroot samples but its effect on human health is unknown. No outbreaks were reported after the Finnish Food Safety Authority Evira advised against serving raw beetroot in institutional canteens.
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- A Jacks
- European Programme for Intervention Epidemiology Training (EPIET), European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control, Stockholm, Sweden.
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Jacks A, Ollgren J, Ziegler T, Lyytikäinen O. Influenza-associated hospitalisations in Finland from 1996 to 2010: unexpected age-specific burden during the influenza A(H1N1)pdm09 pandemic from 2009 to 2010. Euro Surveill 2012. [DOI: 10.2807/ese.17.38.20276-en] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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- A Jacks
- Epidemiologic Surveillance and Response Unit, Department of Infectious Disease Surveillance and Control, National Institute for Health and Welfare (THL), Helsinki, Finland
- European Programme for Intervention Epidemiology Training (EPIET), European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Vaccination Programme Unit, Department of Vaccination and Immune Protection, National Institute for Health and Welfare (THL), Helsinki, Finland
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- Viral Infections Unit, Department of Vaccination and Immune Protection, National Institute for Health and Welfare (THL), Helsinki, Finland
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- Epidemiologic Surveillance and Response Unit, Department of Infectious Disease Surveillance and Control, National Institute for Health and Welfare (THL), Helsinki, Finland
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Jacks A, Ollgren J, Ziegler T, Lyytikainen O. Influenza-associated hospitalisations in Finland from 1996 to 2010: unexpected age-specific burden during the influenza A(H1N1)pdm09 pandemic from 2009 to 2010. Euro Surveill 2012; 17:20276. [PMID: 23040966] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/01/2023] Open
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To assess the burden of influenza on the Finnish healthcare system, we analysed hospitalisations during 1996-2010 using the International Classification of Diseases codes potentially related to influenza and its complications from the national hospital discharge registry. To compare the influenza A(H1N1)pdm09 pandemic with previous influenza seasons in 1996-2009, we calculated hospitalisation rates by age- and diagnostic groups. We built a negative binomial regression model based on times series analysis to assess the impact of the pandemic. Influenza-associated hospitalisation rates were higher during the pandemic compared to pre-pandemic influenza seasons for 5-24 year-olds (incidence rate ratio (IRR): 1.52, 95% confidence interval (CI): 1.44-1.60) and 25-64 year-olds (IRR: 1.33, 95% CI: 1.29-1.36), but did not differ for persons aged ≥ 65 years (IRR: 0.98, 95% CI: 0.97-1.00). Hospitalisation rates exceeded the upper limit of the prediction line by 177% in 5-24 year-olds, 66% in 0-4 year-olds and 57% in 25-64 year-olds. During the influenza season of 2003/04, all age groups had higher-than-expected hospitalisation rates, whereas other seasonal peaks were only notable among persons aged ≥ 65 years. These age-specific differences in the hospital burden underscore the importance of the continuous surveillance of hospitalisations in order to evaluate immunisation priorities for seasonal influenza and pandemic preparedness including use of antiviral medication.
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- A Jacks
- European Programme for Intervention Epidemiology Training, European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control, Stockholm, Sweden.
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Sinclair A, Burdon MA, Nightingale PG, Matthews TD, Jacks A, Lawden M, Sivaguru A, Gaskin BJ, Clarke CE, Ball A. 074 Rating papilloedema: an evaluation of the Frisen classification in idiopathic intracranial hypertension. J Neurol Psychiatry 2012. [DOI: 10.1136/jnnp-2011-301993.116] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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Chen H, Fang F, Wirdefeldt K, Jacks A, Kamel F, Ye W. 1.121 CNS INFECTIONS, SEPSIS, AND RISK OF PARKINSON DISEASE. Parkinsonism Relat Disord 2012. [DOI: 10.1016/s1353-8020(11)70235-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/14/2022]
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Curi AL, Jacks A, Pavesio C. Choroidal neovascular membrane presenting as a complication of pre-eclampsia in a patient with the antiphospholipid syndrome. Br J Ophthalmol 2000; 84:1080. [PMID: 11032446 PMCID: PMC1723640 DOI: 10.1136/bjo.84.9.1075f] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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Accidental hypothermia resulting from exposure is generally associated with frigid regions and not with the more temperate areas of the South. However, we present clinical experience from two cases in which the victims of motor vehicle accidents were exposed to the elements for prolonged periods and became profoundly hypothermic. The first patient was a 21-year-old male who was ejected from, and pinned under, his vehicle for approximately four hours in -15 degrees C ambient temperature. Upon admission to the Emergency Room, the patient was unresponsive with fixed and dilated pupils and his core temperature was 25 degrees C. After a prolonged period of cardiopulmonary resuscitation, percutaneous femoral to femoral cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) was instituted for core rewarming. After reaching 37 degrees C, the patient was removed from bypass. The patient was discharged from the hospital on the fourth postoperative day. The second patient was a 40-year-old male who was ejected from his vehicle into a stream, where he was partially submerged for several hours. Although the ambient temperature was approximately 22 degrees C, his core temperature at admission was 27 degrees C. After a positive peritoneal lavage, the patient was taken to the Operating Room and placed on percutaneous femoral to femoral CPB for core rewarming. During rewarming, an exploratory laparotomy and a splenectomy were performed. The patient was discharged from the hospital on the seventh postoperative day. These cases are unique in that both were trauma patients with suspected internal injuries which required the avoidance of anticoagulation. Therefore, both cases utilized a Carmeda-bonded circuit without systemic anticoagulation.
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- C M Tyndal
- Norwood Clinic Department of Perfusion, Department of Cardiac Surgery and Carraway Methodist Medical Center, Birmingham, Alabama 35283, USA
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1. Amplitude-modulated electrical stimulation was applied to the elbow flexors and extensors to produce movements of the forearm in normal subjects. The parameters of the modulating (command) signal were set in isometric trials so as to produce equal and opposite background torques, and equal and supportive torque modulations. 2. Bode plots relating forearm movement to command signal (modulating) frequency showed the muscle-load to have a low-pass characteristic similar to that previously described in the cat, and a slightly larger bandwidth than described previously in man. 3. The transduced forearm signals were fed back to provide the command signal to the stimulators via a filter which mimicked the transfer function of muscle spindle primary endings. In effect this replaced the neural part of the reflex arc with an accessible model, but left the muscle-load effector intact. 4. All six subjects developed forearm oscillations (tremor) when the loop gain exceeded a threshold value. The mean tremor frequency at onset was 4.4 Hz, which was similar to that of the equivalent vibration-evoked tremor (previous paper, Prochazka & Trend, 1988). 5. With the linear spindle model, oscillations tended to grow rapidly in amplitude, and the stimuli became painful. The inclusion of a logarithmic limiting element resulted in stable oscillations, without significant alterations in frequency. This allowed us to study the effect on tremor of including analog delays in the loop, mimicking those associated with peripheral nerve transmission and central reflexes. In one subject, loop delays of 0, 20, 40 and 100 ms resulted in tremor at 4.0, 3.6, 3.0 and 2.1 Hz respectively, as quantified by spectral analysis. 6. By considering separately the phase contributions of the different elements of the reflex arc, including delays, it became clear that muscle-load properties were important in setting the upper limit of tremor frequencies which could conceivably be supported by reflexes. 7. The results support the conclusion of the related vibration study (Prochazka & Trend, 1988), that for moderate levels of background co-contraction, the contribution of stretch reflexes to tremor at the elbow should be sought in the 3-5 Hz range. Exaggerated long-latency reflexes would be expected to reduce these baseline frequencies by 1 or 2 Hz.
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- A Jacks
- Department of Physiology, St Thomas's Hospital Medical School, London
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