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  Journal of Head Neck & Spine Surgery Juniper Publishers Author By:  Behzad Saberi Opinion Endolymphatic sac tumor of the temporal bone is a locally aggressive tumor which involves the sac and the endolymphatic duct. From the histological point of view, endolymphatic sac tumor can be described as a destructive papillary cystic adenomatous tumor. It can be sporadic or related to the von Hippel-Lindau disease. Chromosome 3p25 tumor suppressor gene’s loss of function can cause von Hippel-Lindau which the patients with von Hippel-Lindau disease may have bilateral endolymphatic sac tumors. So, it is advisable to screen the patients with von Hippel-Lindau disease for the presence of bilateral endolymphatic sac tumors. Patients with endolymphatic sac tumors can be presented with various symptoms like aural fullness, sensorineural hearing loss, vertigo and tinnitus which seemingly are due to endolymph’s normal flow and resorption patterns obstruction which may cause endolymphatic hydrops.

  Journal of Head Neck & Spine Surgery Juniper Publishers Author By:  Abdusattarov Khurshid Abstract There are several controversial challenges in the treatment of compression vertebral fractures in patients with osteoporosis, one of the main issues of treatment is the optimal surgical approach selection with the minimal risk of complications. Percutaneous vertebral augmentation modalities such as Percutaneous Vertebroplasty (PVP) and Percutaneous Kyphoplasty (PKP) are minimally invasive surgical procedures for treating painful compression vertebral fractures in patients with osteoporosis. Specific complications of vertebral augmentation modalities (PVP/PKP) are associated with the high risk of bone cement leakage. Prevention and management of complications related to the PVP/PKP are important challenges for the spine surgeons to date. The assessment of risk factors such as Intervertebral Cleft (IVC), cortical disruption, cement viscosity, and injected cement volume can prevent the

  Journal of Head Neck & Spine Surgery Juniper Publishers Author By:  Augusta Silveira Abstract Precision medicine is nothing new in health context, neither in oncology clinical practice. Although, focusing on the “individual” remains trendy, actual, relevant and opportune either for clinical practice, research purposes and particularly, for patients’ lives. Patient- reported outcomes are multidimensional and subjective measures that can be objectively quantified. They reflect patients’ perceptions about their health-status, symptoms, functioning, satisfaction degree with healthcare, health behaviors and health related quality of life. Patient- reported outcomes can capture the voice and experience during the head and neck patient disease journey favoring communication and shared decision-making and engaging both patients and healthcare providers. This approach can demystify procedures, clarify concerns about future and favors emotional support. Moving towards personalized healthca

  Journal of Head Neck & Spine Surgery Juniper Publishers Author By:  Joshua Givorshner Abstract Necrotizing fasciitis is a rapidly progressive and potentially deadly bacterial infection of the superficial fascia. The horrific and grossly debilitating nature of necrotizing fasciitis has led to an increased prominence of its reporting in mainstream media however the disease entity has not been historically well understood, classified or reported in medical literature. While capable of manifesting in numerous bodily locations following inoculation during trauma, the periorbital region is the most commonly involved facial site and presents unique challenges in treatment of the disease due to the unique anatomical and functional attributes of this area. This case report describes the diagnosis, surgical and medical management in a young woman with severe malnutrition due to anorexia nervosa Keywords:  Necrotizing fasciitis Infection Oculoplastics Periorbital Ophthalmology Reconstructiv