oropharynx

To analyze the situation of oral and oropharynx cancer in Minas Gerais, data made available by the System of Information about Mortality (SIM) (17).

Both oropharynx and hypopharynx have smoking and alcohol as an aetiological factor; 20%-25% of hypopharynx cancers and 46% of oropharynx cancers are positive for human papilloma virus, those of the lower hypopharynx are associated with nutritional deficiencies of iron and possible vitamin C.

Axial computed tomography (CT) demonstrated a well-defined, markedly hyperattenuating mass in the midline of the oropharynx (figure).

Table 1: Radiological grading of upper aerodigestive tract cancers Site Radiological Total I II III IVa IVb IVc Glottis 13 0 4 0 0 2 19 Oral cavity 0 0 2 5 4 0 11 Oropharynx 2 0 2 0 2 0 6 Nasopharynx 0 5 2 0 0 0 7 Hypopharynx 0 0 0 3 3 2 8 Salivary gland 0 2 2 2 0 0 6 Maxillary sinus 0 0 0 2 1 0 3 Total 15 7 12 12 10 4 60 P = 0.

Stage 2: (S2) - Presence of palpable fibrous bands in buccal mucosa and/or oropharynx, with/without stomatitis

In a study by White et al (17) comparing TORS with standard open approaches for salvage surgery in patients with recurrent oropharynx cancer, the authors noted that TORS was less morbid, with reduced blood loss, reduced postoperative infection rate (10% versus 22%, respectively), reduced positive margins (9% versus 29%, respectively), and similar amounts of airway edema.

HPV-related throat cancer is currently the fastest-growing type of head and neck cancer, with an incidence of approximately 15,500 new cases of HPV-associated oropharynx cancer in the US per year.

A unique double-valved design allows continuous, one-handed operation while the other hand directs the suction tip throughout the patient's oropharynx.

These cancers that arise from the lips, oral cavity, nasal cavity, paranasal sinuses, oropharynx and larynx, account for 5% of all malignant tumors1.

Therefore clinical evaluation of patients and examination of oropharynx and soft palate are very important before surgery.

We collected swab samples from the oropharynx and cloaca of domestic birds on 1-7, 10, and 14 dpi and from wild birds on 1, 3, 5, 7, 10, and 14 dpi.

Strong evidence for a causal etiology with HPV has been stated by the International Agency for Research on Cancer for cancers of the cervix uteri, penis, vulva, vagina, anus and oropharynx (including base of the tongue and tonsils).

of cancers site per year in sites where HPV is often found (HPV-associated cancers) * Male Female Both sexes Cervix 0 11,422 11,422 Anus 1,549 2,821 4,370 Oropharynx 9,974 2,443 12,417 Penis 1,048 0 1,048 Vagina 0 735 735 Vulva 0 3,168 3,168 Total 12,571 20,589 33,160 Anatomic Cancers attributable site to any HPV % Average no.

The same change was found during oropharynx examination.

After repeated failures of locating the epiglottis or vocal cords with the FFB, we put Trachway stylet into the oropharynx to assist identifying glottic structures.