Synthesis and evaluation of phenyl substituted sydnones as potential DPPH-radical scavengers

1686-1689A series of phenyl substituted sydnones has been synthesized and their radical-scavenging activity has been studied on DPPH free radical. Out of eighteen compounds screened, nine compounds show interesting activity. A mechanism is presented whereby sydnones scavenge DPPH radical through donating H-atom at 4th-position. Its strong radical-scavenging activity mainly arises from 1, 2, 3-oxadiazolium-5-olate ring. Different substituents and their positions on the phenyl ring differently influence DPPH scavenging activity and therefore, may provide clues to design and develop better free-radical scavenging sydnones with multiple activities

A Systematic Review on Surgical Treatments for Sulcus Vocalis and Vocal Fold Scar

OBJECTIVES/HYPOTHESIS: Vocal fold sulcus and scars are benign vocal fold lesions that present as a challenge to the laryngologist. A number of different surgical techniques have been proposed, aiming at restoring the lamina propria (LP), closing the glottal gap, or both. This study aimed to provide a systematic review of surgical treatment for sulcus and scar and to propose a new classification for these techniques. STUDY DESIGN: A literature search using MEDLINE and Google Scholar through August 2020. METHODS: Data on study design were retrieved and outcomes were classified as acoustic, aerodynamic, self-reported, perceptual, and stroboscopic. Methodological quality was assessed using the MINORs criteria. Each technique was classified as direct, indirect, or combined. RESULTS: Our search included 31 studies with a total of 617 patients. Direct techniques included dissection, graft interposition, or LP regeneration/scar degradation while indirect techniques aimed for glottal gap closure. Only one article performed a comparison between different types of techniques and only eight studied the five types of outcomes. No superiority of any technique was noted in our analysis. Self-reported outcomes were the most frequently improved. CONCLUSIONS: There seems to not exist a one-fits-all treatment for this clinical picture and no clear decision-making pattern. A recent trend toward sequential approaches, starting with less invasive procedures, can be observed. Laryngoscope, 132:822-830, 2022

Vocal fold scars:current concepts and future directions. Consensus report of the phonosurgery committee of the European laryngological society

<p>Scarring of the vocal folds leads to a deterioration of the highly complex micro-structure with consecutively impaired vibratory pattern and glottic insufficiency. The resulting dysphonia is predominantly characterized by a reduced vocal capacity. Despite the considerable progress in understanding of the underlying pathophysiology, the treatment of scarred vocal folds is still an unresolved chapter in laryngology and phonosurgery. Essential for a successful treatment is an individual, multi-dimensional concept that comprises the whole armamentarium of surgical and non-surgical (i.p. voice therapy) modalities. An ideal approach would be to soften the scar, because the reduced pliability and consequently the increased vibratory rigidity impede the easiness of vibration. The chosen phonosurgical method is determined by the main clinical feature: Medialization techniques for the treatment of glottic gap, or epithelium freeing techniques for improvement of vibration characteristics often combined with injection augmentation or implantation. In severe cases, buccal mucosa grafting can be an option. New developments, include treatment with anxiolytic lasers, laser technology with ultrafine excision/ablation properties avoiding coagulation (Picosecond infrared laser, PIRL), or techniques of tissue engineering. However, despite the promising results by in vitro experiments, animal studies and first clinical trials, the step into clinical routine application has yet to be taken.</p>