Ramon Mitra Esclamado | Scholars@Duke

Ramon Mitra Esclamado
Richard Hall Chaney, Sr. Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Otolaryngology

Dr. Esclamado has devoted his 25 year career in academic medicine to the education and training of potential future leaders Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, with a focus in the care of patients with benign and malignant tumors of the head and neck. He has extensive expertise, experience and interest in thyroid and parathyroid surgery, parotid tumors, advanced skin malignancies, and other benign and malignant tumors of the head and neck. He is an active member of the multidisciplinary Duke Cancer Institute Head and Neck Oncology Program.

Current Appointments & Affiliations

Richard Hall Chaney, Sr. Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery & Communication Sciences, Clinical Science Departments 2018
Professor Emeritus of Head and Neck Surgery & Communication Sciences, Head and Neck Surgery & Communication Sciences, Clinical Science Departments 2018

Contact Information

40 Duke Medicine Circle, DUMC Box 3805, Durham, NC 27710
DUMC Box 3805, Durham, NC 27710
ramon.esclamado@duke.edu (919) 681-6820

Background
Education, Training, & Certifications
- Resident, Otolaryngology Head And Neck Surgery, University of Washington 1983 - 1989
- M.S., University of Washington 1985
- M.D., University of California - Davis 1983
Previous Appointments & Affiliations
- Professor of Surgery, Head and Neck Surgery & Communication Sciences, Clinical Science Departments 2006 - 2018
- Richard Hall Chaney, Sr. Distinguished Professor of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery & Communication Sciences, Clinical Science Departments 2007 - 2018
- Chief of the Division of Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery, Head and Neck Surgery & Communication Sciences, Clinical Science Departments 2006 - 2017
- Instructor, Temporary in the Department of Surgery, Head and Neck Surgery & Communication Sciences, Clinical Science Departments 2006
Expertise
Subject Headings
Global Scholarship
- Expertise
  - North Carolina (State or Province)
  - United States of America (Country)
Publications & Artistic Works
Selected Publications
- Academic Articles
  - Rickard, Ashlyn G., Husam Mikati, Antoine Mansourati, Daniel Stevenson, Marlee Krieger, Daniel Rocke, Ramon Esclamado, et al. “A Clinical Study to Assess Diffuse Reflectance Spectroscopy with an Auto-Calibrated, Pressure-Sensing Optical Probe in Head and Neck Cancer.” Curr Oncol 30, no. 3 (February 24, 2023): 2751–60. https://doi.org/10.3390/curroncol30030208.
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  - Issa, Khalil, Madelyn N. Stevens, Yuhui Sun, Samantha Thomas, Alissa Collins, Jonathan Cohen, Ramon M. Esclamado, and Daniel J. Rocke. “A Retrospective Study of Lymph Node Yield in Lateral Neck Dissection for Papillary Thyroid Carcinoma.” Ear Nose Throat J 101, no. 7 (August 2022): 456–62. https://doi.org/10.1177/0145561320967339.
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  - Berger, Miles, Jeffrey N. Browndyke, Mary Cooter Wright, Chloe Nobuhara, Melody Reese, Leah Acker, W Michael Bullock, et al. “Postoperative changes in cognition and cerebrospinal fluid neurodegenerative disease biomarkers.” Ann Clin Transl Neurol 9, no. 2 (February 2022): 155–70. https://doi.org/10.1002/acn3.51499.
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  - Browndyke, Jeffrey N., Mary C. Wright, Rosa Yang, Ayesha Syed, John Park, Ashley Hall, Katherine Martucci, et al. “Perioperative neurocognitive and functional neuroimaging trajectories in older APOE4 carriers compared with non-carriers: secondary analysis of a prospective cohort study.” Br J Anaesth 127, no. 6 (December 2021): 917–28. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bja.2021.08.012.
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  - Terrando, Niccolò, John J. Park, Michael Devinney, Cliburn Chan, Mary Cooter, Pallavi Avasarala, Joseph P. Mathew, et al. “Immunomodulatory lipid mediator profiling of cerebrospinal fluid following surgery in older adults.” Sci Rep 11, no. 1 (February 4, 2021): 3047. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-021-82606-5.
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  - Nobuhara, Chloe K., W Michael Bullock, Thomas Bunning, Brian Colin, Mary Cooter, Michael J. Devinney, Michael N. Ferrandino, et al. “A protocol to reduce self-reported pain scores and adverse events following lumbar punctures in older adults.” J Neurol 267, no. 7 (July 2020): 2002–6. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00415-020-09797-1.
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  - Berger, Miles, David M. Murdoch, Janet S. Staats, Cliburn Chan, Jake P. Thomas, Grant E. Garrigues, Jeffrey N. Browndyke, et al. “Flow Cytometry Characterization of Cerebrospinal Fluid Monocytes in Patients With Postoperative Cognitive Dysfunction: A Pilot Study.” Anesth Analg 129, no. 5 (November 2019): e150–54. https://doi.org/10.1213/ANE.0000000000004179.
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  - Palmer, Gregory M., Hengtao Zhang, Chen-Ting Lee, Husam Mikati, Joseph A. Herbert, Marlee Krieger, Jesko von Windheim, et al. “Assessing effects of pressure on tumor and normal tissue physiology using an automated self-calibrated, pressure-sensing probe for diffuse reflectance spectroscopy.” J Biomed Opt 23, no. 5 (May 2018): 1–8. https://doi.org/10.1117/1.JBO.23.5.057004.
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  - Giattino, Charles M., Jacob E. Gardner, Faris M. Sbahi, Kenneth C. Roberts, Mary Cooter, Eugene Moretti, Jeffrey N. Browndyke, et al. “Intraoperative Frontal Alpha-Band Power Correlates with Preoperative Neurocognitive Function in Older Adults.” Front Syst Neurosci 11 (2017): 24. https://doi.org/10.3389/fnsys.2017.00024.
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  - Crowson, Matthew G., Jenny Hoang, and Ramon M. Esclamado. “Rare cases of large parapharyngeal lipomas.” Am J Otolaryngol 37, no. 1 (2016): 54–58. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.amjoto.2015.09.011.
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  - Puscas, Liana, and Ramon Esclamado. “Use of a Secondary Essay in the Residency Application Process.” Jama Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 141, no. 7 (July 2015): 591–92. https://doi.org/10.1001/jamaoto.2015.0677.
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  - Hoang, J. K., K. R. Choudhury, J. D. Eastwood, R. M. Esclamado, G. H. Lyman, T. M. Shattuck, and X. V. Nguyen. “An exponential growth in incidence of thyroid cancer: trends and impact of CT imaging.” Ajnr Am J Neuroradiol 35, no. 4 (April 2014): 778–83. https://doi.org/10.3174/ajnr.A3743.
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  - Hobbs, Hasan A., Manisha Bahl, Rendon C. Nelson, Peter G. Kranz, Ramon M. Esclamado, Nathan M. Wnuk, and Jenny K. Hoang. “Journal Club: incidental thyroid nodules detected at imaging: can diagnostic workup be reduced by use of the Society of Radiologists in Ultrasound recommendations and the three-tiered system?” Ajr Am J Roentgenol 202, no. 1 (January 2014): 18–24. https://doi.org/10.2214/AJR.13.10972.
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  - Schulz, Kristine, Liana Puscas, Debara Tucci, Charles Woodard, David Witsell, Ramon M. Esclamado, and Walter T. Lee. “Surgical Training and Education in Promoting Professionalism: a comparative assessment of virtue-based leadership development in otolaryngology-head and neck surgery residents.” Med Educ Online 18 (October 29, 2013): 22440. https://doi.org/10.3402/meo.v18i0.22440.
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  - Nguyen, X. V., K Roy Choudhury, J. D. Eastwood, G. H. Lyman, R. M. Esclamado, J. D. Werner, and J. K. Hoang. “Incidental thyroid nodules on CT: evaluation of 2 risk-categorization methods for work-up of nodules.” Ajnr Am J Neuroradiol 34, no. 9 (September 2013): 1812–17. https://doi.org/10.3174/ajnr.A3487.
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  - Lee, Walter T., Ramon M. Esclamado, and Liana Puscas. “Selecting Among Otolaryngology Residency Applicants to Train as Tomorrow's Leaders.” Jama Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 139, no. 8 (August 1, 2013): 770–71. https://doi.org/10.1001/jamaoto.2013.3982.
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  - Kahmke, Russel, Walter T. Lee, Liana Puscas, Richard L. Scher, Michael J. Shealy, Warner M. Burch, and Ramon M. Esclamado. “Utility of Intraoperative Frozen Sections during Thyroid Surgery.” Int J Otolaryngol 2013 (2013): 496138. https://doi.org/10.1155/2013/496138.
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  - Schulz, Kristine, Liana Puscas, Debara Tucci, Charles Woodard, David Witsell, Ramon M. Esclamado, and Walter T. Lee. “Surgical Training and Education in Promoting Professionalism: a comparative assessment of virtue-based leadership development in otolaryngology-head and neck surgery residents.” Med Educ Online 18, no. 1 (January 2013): 22440. https://doi.org/10.3402/meo.v18i0.22440.
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  - Lee, Walter T., David S. Yoo, Liana Puscas, David Witsell, Seth M. Cohen, Samuel R. Fisher, Richard Scher, et al. “Treatment-induced changes in vocal cord mobility and subsequent local recurrence after organ preservation therapy for laryngeal carcinoma.” Head Neck 34, no. 6 (June 2012): 792–96. https://doi.org/10.1002/hed.21813.
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  - Yoo, David S., John P. Kirkpatrick, Oana Craciunescu, Gloria Broadwater, Bercedis L. Peterson, Madeline D. Carroll, Robert Clough, et al. “Prospective trial of synchronous bevacizumab, erlotinib, and concurrent chemoradiation in locally advanced head and neck cancer.” Clin Cancer Res 18, no. 5 (March 1, 2012): 1404–14. https://doi.org/10.1158/1078-0432.CCR-11-1982.
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  - Lamarre, Eric D., Rahul Seth, Robert R. Lorenz, Ramon Esclamado, David J. Adelstein, Cristina P. Rodriguez, Jerrold Saxton, and Joseph Scharpf. “Intended single-modality management of T1 and T2 tonsillar carcinomas: retrospective comparison of radical tonsillectomy vs radiation from a single institution.” Am J Otolaryngol 33, no. 1 (2012): 98–103. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.amjoto.2011.02.005.
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  - Cannady, Steven B., Walter T. Lee, Joseph Scharpf, Robert R. Lorenz, Benjamin G. Wood, Marshall Strome, Pierre Lavertu, Ramon M. Esclamado, Jerrold P. Saxton, and David J. Adelstein. “Extent of neck dissection required after concurrent chemoradiation for stage IV head and neck squamous cell carcinoma.” Head Neck 32, no. 3 (March 2010): 348–56. https://doi.org/10.1002/hed.21189.
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  - Lee, Walter T., Mark Rizzi, Joseph Scharpf, Robert R. Lorenz, Jerrod P. Saxton, David J. Adelstein, and Ramon M. Esclamado. “Impact of preepiglottic space tumor involvement on concurrent chemoradiation therapy.” Am J Otolaryngol 31, no. 3 (2010): 185–88. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.amjoto.2009.02.001.
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  - Solares, C Arturo, Benjamin Wood, Cristina P. Rodriguez, Robert R. Lorenz, Joseph Scharpf, Jerrold Saxton, Lisa A. Rybicki, et al. “Does vocal cord fixation preclude nonsurgical management of laryngeal cancer?” Laryngoscope 119, no. 6 (June 2009): 1130–34. https://doi.org/10.1002/lary.20225.
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  - Scher, Richard L., and Ramon M. Esclamado. “Organ and function preservation: the role of surgery as the optimal primary modality or as salvage after chemoradiation failure.” Semin Radiat Oncol 19, no. 1 (January 2009): 17–23. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.semradonc.2008.09.004.
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  - Solares, C. A., B. Wood, C. P. Rodriguez, R. R. Lorenz, J. Scharpf, J. Saxton, L. A. Rybicki, et al. “Does vocal cord fixation preclude non-surgical management of laryngeal cancer?” Laryngoscope 119, no. SUPPL. 1 (January 1, 2009): S87. https://doi.org/10.1002/lary.20372.
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  - Rodriguez, Cristina P., David J. Adelstein, Lisa A. Rybicki, Jerrold P. Saxton, Robert R. Lorenz, Benjamin G. Wood, Marshall Strome, Ramon M. Esclamado, Pierre Lavertu, and Marjorie A. Carroll. “Clinical predictors of larynx preservation after multiagent concurrent chemoradiotherapy.” Head Neck 30, no. 12 (December 2008): 1535–42. https://doi.org/10.1002/hed.20902.
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  - Lorenz, Robert R., Ramon M. Esclamado, Aysenur M. Teker, Marshall Strome, Joseph Scharpf, Douglas Hicks, Claudio Milstein, and Walter T. Lee. “Ansa cervicalis-to-recurrent laryngeal nerve anastomosis for unilateral vocal fold paralysis: experience of a single institution.” Ann Otol Rhinol Laryngol 117, no. 1 (January 2008): 40–45. https://doi.org/10.1177/000348940811700109.
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  - Khariwala, Samir S., Prashant P. Vivek, Robert R. Lorenz, Ramon M. Esclamado, Benjamin Wood, Marshall Strome, and Daniel S. Alam. “Swallowing outcomes after microvascular head and neck reconstruction: a prospective review of 191 cases.” Laryngoscope 117, no. 8 (August 2007): 1359–63. https://doi.org/10.1097/MLG.0b013e3180621109.
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  - Tan, Ann, David J. Adelstein, Lisa A. Rybicki, Jerrold P. Saxton, Ramon M. Esclamado, Benjamin G. Wood, Robert R. Lorenz, Marshall Strome, and Marjorie A. Carroll. “Ability of positron emission tomography to detect residual neck node disease in patients with head and neck squamous cell carcinoma after definitive chemoradiotherapy.” Arch Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 133, no. 5 (May 2007): 435–40. https://doi.org/10.1001/archotol.133.5.435.
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  - Lee, Walter T., Claudio Milstein, Douglas Hicks, Lee M. Akst, and Ramon M. Esclamado. “Results of ansa to recurrent laryngeal nerve reinnervation.” Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 136, no. 3 (March 2007): 450–54. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.otohns.2006.11.040.
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  - Lee, Walter T., Lee M. Akst, David J. Adelstein, Jerrod P. Saxton, Benjamin G. Wood, Marshall Strome, Robert S. Butler, and Ramon M. Esclamado. “Risk factors for hypopharyngeal/upper esophageal stricture formation after concurrent chemoradiation.” Head Neck 28, no. 9 (September 2006): 808–12. https://doi.org/10.1002/hed.20427.
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  - Tan, A., D. J. Adelstein, R. M. Esclamado, L. A. Rybicki, J. P. Saxton, B. G. Wood, R. R. Lorenz, M. Strome, and M. A. Carroll. “Does positron emission tomography (PET) improve our ability to detect residual neck node (NN) disease in patients with squamous cell head and neck cancer (SCHNC) after definitive chemoradiotherapy?” J Clin Oncol 24, no. 18_suppl (June 20, 2006): 5526.
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  - Brizel, David M., and Ramon Esclamado. “Concurrent chemoradiotherapy for locally advanced, nonmetastatic, squamous carcinoma of the head and neck: consensus, controversy, and conundrum.” J Clin Oncol 24, no. 17 (June 10, 2006): 2612–17. https://doi.org/10.1200/JCO.2005.05.2829.
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  - Rinaldo, Alessandra, Mohamed N. Elsheikh, Alfio Ferlito, Carlos T. Chone, Hakan H. Coskun, Ahmet Köybasiŏglu, Ramon M. Esclamado, Toby H. Corlette, and Yoav P. Talmi. “Prospective studies of neck dissection specimens support preservation of sublevel IIB for laryngeal squamous carcinoma with clinically negative neck.” J Am Coll Surg 202, no. 6 (June 2006): 967–70. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jamcollsurg.2006.02.033.
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  - Adelstein, David J., Jerrold P. Saxton, Lisa A. Rybicki, Ramon M. Esclamado, Benjamin G. Wood, Marshall Strome, Pierre Lavertu, Robert R. Lorenz, and Marjorie A. Carroll. “Multiagent concurrent chemoradiotherapy for locoregionally advanced squamous cell head and neck cancer: mature results from a single institution.” J Clin Oncol 24, no. 7 (March 1, 2006): 1064–71. https://doi.org/10.1200/JCO.2005.01.5867.
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  - Qadeer, Mohammed A., Rocio Lopez, Benjamin G. Wood, Ramon Esclamado, Marshall Strome, and Michael F. Vaezi. “Does acid suppressive therapy reduce the risk of laryngeal cancer recurrence?” Laryngoscope 115, no. 10 (October 2005): 1877–81. https://doi.org/10.1097/01.mlg.0000177987.40090.e9.
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  - Solares, C Arturo, Michael A. Fritz, and Ramon M. Esclamado. “Oncologic effectiveness of selective neck dissection in the N0 irradiated neck.” Head Neck 27, no. 5 (May 2005): 415–20. https://doi.org/10.1002/hed.20160.
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  - Scharpf, Joseph, and Ramon M. Esclamado. “Analysis of recurrence and survival after hypopharyngeal ablative surgery with radial forearm free flap reconstruction.” Laryngoscope 115, no. 3 (March 2005): 429–32. https://doi.org/10.1097/01.mlg.0000157856.54767.bf.
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  - Tso, E., D. J. Adelstein, L. A. Rybicki, J. P. Saxton, R. M. Esclamado, B. G. Wood, M. Strome, and M. A. Carroll. “Is the second primary malignancy an important competing cause of death in patients (pts) with squamous cell head and neck cancer (SCHNC)?” J Clin Oncol 22, no. 14_suppl (July 15, 2004): 5516.
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  - Silverman, Damon A., Thomas P. Carlson, Deepak Khuntia, Richard T. Bergstrom, Jerrold Saxton, and Ramon M. Esclamado. “Role for postoperative radiation therapy in adenoid cystic carcinoma of the head and neck.” Laryngoscope 114, no. 7 (July 2004): 1194–99. https://doi.org/10.1097/00005537-200407000-00012.
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  - Chepeha, Douglas B., Gail Annich, Melissa A. Pynnonen, Jill Beck, Gregory T. Wolf, Theodoros N. Teknos, Carol R. Bradford, William R. Carroll, and Ramon M. Esclamado. “Pectoralis major myocutaneous flap vs revascularized free tissue transfer: complications, gastrostomy tube dependence, and hospitalization.” Arch Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 130, no. 2 (February 2004): 181–86. https://doi.org/10.1001/archotol.130.2.181.
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  - McHam, Scott A., David J. Adelstein, Lisa A. Rybicki, Pierre Lavertu, Ramon M. Esclamado, Benjamin G. Wood, Marshall Strome, and Marjorie A. Carroll. “Who merits a neck dissection after definitive chemoradiotherapy for N2-N3 squamous cell head and neck cancer?” Head Neck 25, no. 10 (October 2003): 791–98. https://doi.org/10.1002/hed.10293.
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  - Silverman, Damon A., Michel El-Hajj, Scott Strome, and Ramon M. Esclamado. “Prevalence of nodal metastases in the submuscular recess (level IIb) during selective neck dissection.” Arch Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 129, no. 7 (July 2003): 724–28. https://doi.org/10.1001/archotol.129.7.724.
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  - Scharpf, Joseph, and Ramon M. Esclamado. “Reconstruction with radial forearm flaps after ablative surgery for hypopharyngeal cancer.” Head Neck 25, no. 4 (April 2003): 261–66. https://doi.org/10.1002/hed.10197.
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  - Stein, Jeannine M., Adrian Ormsby, Ramon Esclamado, and Philip Bailin. “The effect of radiation therapy on microcystic adnexal carcinoma: a case report.” Head Neck 25, no. 3 (March 2003): 251–54. https://doi.org/10.1002/hed.10167.
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  - Myers, Larry L., Brian Nussenbaum, Carol R. Bradford, Theodoros N. Teknos, Ramon M. Esclamado, and Gregory T. Wolf. “Paranasal sinus malignancies: an 18-year single institution experience.” Laryngoscope 112, no. 11 (November 2002): 1964–69. https://doi.org/10.1097/00005537-200211000-00010.
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  - Adelstein, David J., Jerrold P. Saxton, Pierre Lavertu, Lisa A. Rybicki, Ramon M. Esclamado, Benjamin G. Wood, Marshall Strome, and Marjorie A. Carroll. “Maximizing local control and organ preservation in stage IV squamous cell head and neck cancer With hyperfractionated radiation and concurrent chemotherapy.” J Clin Oncol 20, no. 5 (March 1, 2002): 1405–10. https://doi.org/10.1200/JCO.2002.20.5.1405.
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  - Chepeha, Douglas B., Paul T. Hoff, Rodney J. Taylor, Carol R. Bradford, Theodoros N. Teknos, and Ramon M. Esclamado. “Selective neck dissection for the treatment of neck metastasis from squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck.” Laryngoscope 112, no. 3 (March 2002): 434–38. https://doi.org/10.1097/00005537-200203000-00005.
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  - Fritz, Michael A., Ramon M. Esclamado, Robert R. Lorenz, Benjamin G. Wood, Pierre Lavertu, and Marshall Strome. “Recurrence rates after selective neck dissection in the N0 irradiated neck.” Arch Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 128, no. 3 (March 2002): 292–95. https://doi.org/10.1001/archotol.128.3.292.
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  - El-Kashlan, H. K., W. R. Carroll, N. D. Hogikyan, D. B. Chepeha, P. R. Kileny, and R. M. Esclamado. “Selective cricothyroid muscle reinnervation by muscle-nerve-muscle neurotization.” Arch Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 127, no. 10 (October 2001): 1211–15. https://doi.org/10.1001/archotol.127.10.1211.
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  - Lorenz, R. R., and R. Esclamado. “Preoperative magnetic resonance angiography in fibular-free flap reconstruction of head and neck defects.” Head Neck 23, no. 10 (October 2001): 844–50. https://doi.org/10.1002/hed.1123.
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  - Strome, M., J. Stein, R. Esclamado, D. Hicks, R. R. Lorenz, W. Braun, R. Yetman, I. Eliachar, and J. Mayes. “Laryngeal transplantation and 40-month follow-up.” N Engl J Med 344, no. 22 (May 31, 2001): 1676–79. https://doi.org/10.1056/NEJM200105313442204.
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  - Barthel, S. W., and R. M. Esclamado. “Primary radiation therapy for early glottic cancer.” Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 124, no. 1 (January 2001): 35–39. https://doi.org/10.1067/mhn.2001.112574.
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  - Carroll, W. R., and R. M. Esclamado. “Ischemia/reperfusion injury in microvascular surgery.” Head Neck 22, no. 7 (October 2000): 700–713. https://doi.org/10.1002/1097-0347(200010)22:7<700::aid-hed10>3.0.co;2-h.
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  - Eliashar, R., W. Davros, T. Gramlich, K. Moffett, I. Eliachar, R. Esclamado, and M. Strome. “Evaluating laryngotracheal stenosis in a canine model with virtual bronchoscopy.” Ann Otol Rhinol Laryngol 109, no. 10 Pt 1 (October 2000): 906–12. https://doi.org/10.1177/000348940010901003.
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  - To, W. C., B. G. Wood, J. C. Krauss, M. Strome, R. M. Esclamado, P. Lavertu, D. Dasko, et al. “Systemic adoptive T-cell immunotherapy in recurrent and metastatic carcinoma of the head and neck: a phase 1 study.” Arch Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 126, no. 10 (October 2000): 1225–31. https://doi.org/10.1001/archotol.126.10.1225.
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  - Hogikyan, N. D., W. P. Wodchis, J. E. Terrell, C. R. Bradford, and R. M. Esclamado. “Voice-related quality of life (V-RQOL) following type I thyroplasty for unilateral vocal fold paralysis.” J Voice 14, no. 3 (September 2000): 378–86. https://doi.org/10.1016/s0892-1997(00)80083-1.
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  - Terrell, J. E., D. E. Welsh, C. R. Bradford, D. B. Chepeha, R. M. Esclamado, N. D. Hogikyan, and G. T. Wolf. “Pain, quality of life, and spinal accessory nerve status after neck dissection.” Laryngoscope 110, no. 4 (April 2000): 620–26. https://doi.org/10.1097/00005537-200004000-00016.
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  - Eliashar, R., I. Eliachar, T. Gramlich, R. Esclamado, and M. Strome. “Improved canine model for laryngotracheal stenosis.” Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 122, no. 1 (January 2000): 84–90. https://doi.org/10.1016/s0194-5998(00)70149-5.
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  - Eliashar, R., I. Eliachar, R. Esclamado, T. Gramlich, and M. Strome. “Can topical mitomycin prevent laryngotracheal stenosis?” Laryngoscope 109, no. 10 (October 1999): 1594–1600. https://doi.org/10.1097/00005537-199910000-00009.
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  - Esclamado, R. M., and W. R. Carroll. “The pathogenesis of vascular thrombosis and its impact in microvascular surgery.” Head Neck 21, no. 4 (July 1999): 355–62. https://doi.org/10.1002/(sici)1097-0347(199907)21:4<355::aid-hed10>3.0.co;2-y.
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  - Terrell, J. E., K. Nanavati, R. M. Esclamado, C. R. Bradford, and G. T. Wolf. “Health impact of head and neck cancer.” Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 120, no. 6 (June 1999): 852–59. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0194-5998(99)70326-8.
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  - Hoff, P. T., and R. M. Esclamado. “Use of a revascularized, tubed costal myoperiosteal graft for repair of circumferential, segmental tracheal defects.” Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 120, no. 5 (May 1999): 706–12. https://doi.org/10.1053/hn.1999.v120.a91760.
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  - Hoff, P. T., and R. M. Esclamado. “Long-term growth of a vascularized auricular perichondrocutaneous flap in laryngotracheal reconstruction.” Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 120, no. 5 (May 1999): 693–97. https://doi.org/10.1053/hn.1999.v120.a93308.
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  - Clevens, R. A., L. J. Marentette, R. M. Esclamado, G. T. Wolf, and D. A. Ross. “Incidence and management of tension pneumocephalus after anterior craniofacial resection: case reports and review of the literature.” Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 120, no. 4 (April 1999): 579–83. https://doi.org/10.1053/hn.1999.v120.a83901.
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  - Strome, S. E., W. To, M. Strawderman, K. Gersten, K. O. Devaney, C. R. Bradford, and R. M. Esclamado. “Squamous cell carcinoma of the buccal mucosa.” Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 120, no. 3 (March 1999): 375–79. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0194-5998(99)70278-0.
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  - Naficy, S., M. J. Disher, and R. M. Esclamado. “Adenoid cystic carcinoma of the paranasal sinuses.” Am J Rhinol 13, no. 4 (1999): 311–14. https://doi.org/10.2500/105065899782102872.
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  - Pauloski, B. R., J. A. Logemann, L. A. Colangelo, A. W. Rademaker, F. M. McConnel, M. A. Heiser, S. Cardinale, et al. “Surgical variables affecting speech in treated patients with oral and oropharyngeal cancer.” Laryngoscope 108, no. 6 (June 1998): 908–16. https://doi.org/10.1097/00005537-199806000-00022.
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  - Esclamado, R. M. “Laryngotracheal reconstruction.” Current Opinion in Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery 5, no. 4 (October 30, 1997): 251–54. https://doi.org/10.1097/00020840-199708000-00008.
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  - Terrell, J. E., K. A. Nanavati, R. M. Esclamado, J. K. Bishop, C. R. Bradford, and G. T. Wolf. “Head and neck cancer-specific quality of life: instrument validation.” Arch Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 123, no. 10 (October 1997): 1125–32. https://doi.org/10.1001/archotol.1997.01900100101014.
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  - Terrell, J. E., P. R. Kileny, C. Yian, R. M. Esclamado, C. R. Bradford, M. S. Pillsbury, and G. T. Wolf. “Clinical outcome of continuous facial nerve monitoring during primary parotidectomy.” Arch Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 123, no. 10 (October 1997): 1081–87. https://doi.org/10.1001/archotol.1997.01900100055008.
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  - Thomas, G. R., J. Greenberg, K. T. Wu, K. Moe, R. Esclamado, C. Bradford, W. Carroll, A. Eisbruch, S. Urba, and G. T. Wolf. “Planned early neck dissection before radiation for persistent neck nodes after induction chemotherapy.” Laryngoscope 107, no. 8 (August 1997): 1129–37. https://doi.org/10.1097/00005537-199708000-00023.
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  - Esclamado, R. M., and W. R. Carroll. “Repair of a complete glottic-subglottic stenosis with a fibular osseocutaneous free flap.” Arch Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 123, no. 8 (August 1997): 877–79. https://doi.org/10.1001/archotol.1997.01900080111014.
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  - Xia, L., S. W. Stoll, M. Liebert, S. P. Ethier, T. Carey, R. Esclamado, W. Carroll, T. M. Johnson, and J. T. Elder. “CaN19 expression in benign and malignant hyperplasias of the skin and oral mucosa: evidence for a role in regenerative differentiation.” Cancer Res 57, no. 14 (July 15, 1997): 3055–62.
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  - Jones, J. W., J. R. Raval, T. F. Beals, M. J. Worsham, D. L. Van Dyke, R. M. Esclamado, G. T. Wolf, C. R. Bradford, T. Miller, and T. E. Carey. “Frequent loss of heterozygosity on chromosome arm 18q in squamous cell carcinomas. Identification of 2 regions of loss--18q11.1-q12.3 and 18q21.1-q23.” Arch Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 123, no. 6 (June 1997): 610–14. https://doi.org/10.1001/archotol.1997.01900060052009.
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  - Boyd, C. M., R. M. Esclamado, and S. A. Telian. “Impaired vocal cord mobility in the setting of acute suppurative thyroiditis.” Head Neck 19, no. 3 (May 1997): 235–37. https://doi.org/10.1002/(sici)1097-0347(199705)19:3<235::aid-hed13>3.0.co;2-a.
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  - Naficy, S., and R. M. Esclamado. “Effect of intraoperative ischemia on chondrogenesis by vascularized auricular perichondrium grafted in the airway.” Ann Otol Rhinol Laryngol 106, no. 3 (March 1997): 237–39. https://doi.org/10.1177/000348949710600310.
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  - Strome, S. E., J. S. Hill, M. A. Burnstine, J. Beck, D. B. Chepeha, and R. M. Esclamado. “Anterior ischemic optic neuropathy following neck dissection.” Head Neck 19, no. 2 (March 1997): 148–52. https://doi.org/10.1002/(sici)1097-0347(199703)19:2<148::aid-hed11>3.0.co;2-9.
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  - Eisbruch, A., J. A. Ship, M. K. Martel, R. K. Ten Haken, L. H. Marsh, G. T. Wolf, R. M. Esclamado, et al. “Parotid gland sparing in patients undergoing bilateral head and neck irradiation: techniques and early results.” Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys 36, no. 2 (September 1, 1996): 469–80. https://doi.org/10.1016/s0360-3016(96)00264-7.
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  - Eisbruch, A., A. F. Thornton, S. Urba, R. M. Esclamado, W. R. Carroll, C. R. Bradford, M. B. Hazuka, F. J. Littles, M. Strawderman, and G. T. Wolf. “Chemotherapy followed by accelerated fractionated radiation for larynx preservation in patients with advanced laryngeal cancer.” J Clin Oncol 14, no. 8 (August 1996): 2322–30. https://doi.org/10.1200/JCO.1996.14.8.2322.
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  - Carroll, W. R., and R. Esclamado. “Preoperative vascular imaging for the fibular osteocutaneous flap.” Arch Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 122, no. 7 (July 1996): 708–12. https://doi.org/10.1001/archotol.1996.01890190006003.
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  - Naficy, S., R. M. Esclamado, and R. A. Clevens. “Reconstruction of the rabbit trachea with vascularized auricular perichondrium.” Ann Otol Rhinol Laryngol 105, no. 5 (May 1996): 356–62. https://doi.org/10.1177/000348949610500505.
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  - Terrell, J. E., J. S. Lewin, and R. Esclamado. “Botulinum toxin injection for postlaryngectomy tracheoesophageal speech failure.” Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 113, no. 6 (December 1995): 788–91. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0194-59989570023-4.
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  - Beck, J. C., K. D. McClatchey, M. M. Lesperance, R. M. Esclamado, T. E. Carey, and C. R. Bradford. “Human papillomavirus types important in progression of inverted papilloma.” Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 113, no. 5 (November 1995): 558–63. https://doi.org/10.1177/019459989511300506.
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  - Clevens, R. A., R. Esclamado, and S. Naficy. “Vascularized auricular perichondrium in airway reconstruction: the effects of stenting with and without a mucosal graft.” Laryngoscope 105, no. 10 (October 1995): 1043–48. https://doi.org/10.1288/00005537-199510000-00006.
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  - Beck, J. C., K. D. McClatchey, M. M. Lesperance, R. M. Esclamado, T. E. Carey, and C. R. Bradford. “Presence of human papillomavirus predicts recurrence of inverted papilloma.” Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 113, no. 1 (July 1995): 49–55. https://doi.org/10.1016/s0194-5998(95)70144-3.
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  - Orloff, L. A., M. G. Glenn, A. J. Domb, and R. A. Esclamado. “Prevention of venous thrombosis in microvascular surgery by transmural release of heparin from a polyanhydride polymer.” Surgery 117, no. 5 (May 1995): 554–59. https://doi.org/10.1016/s0039-6060(05)80255-7.
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  - DelGaudio, J. M., J. J. Sciote, W. R. Carroll, and R. M. Escalmado. “Atypical myosin heavy chain in rat laryngeal muscle.” Ann Otol Rhinol Laryngol 104, no. 3 (March 1995): 237–45. https://doi.org/10.1177/000348949510400310.
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  - Lesperance, M. M., and R. M. Esclamado. “Squamous cell carcinoma arising in inverted papilloma.” Laryngoscope 105, no. 2 (February 1995): 178–83. https://doi.org/10.1288/00005537-199502000-00013.
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  - Sassler, A. M., R. M. Esclamado, and G. T. Wolf. “Surgery after organ preservation therapy. Analysis of wound complications.” Arch Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 121, no. 2 (February 1995): 162–65. https://doi.org/10.1001/archotol.1995.01890020024006.
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  - Hartig, G. K., R. M. Esclamado, and S. A. Telian. “Chondrogenesis by free and vascularized rabbit auricular perichondrium.” Ann Otol Rhinol Laryngol 103, no. 11 (November 1994): 901–4. https://doi.org/10.1177/000348949410301113.
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  - DelGaudio, J. M., D. J. Fleming, R. M. Esclamado, W. R. Carroll, and C. R. Bradford. “Hemilaryngectomy for glottic carcinoma after radiation therapy failure.” Arch Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 120, no. 9 (September 1994): 959–63. https://doi.org/10.1001/archotol.1994.01880330041008.
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  - Urba, S. G., A. A. Forastiere, G. T. Wolf, R. M. Esclamado, P. W. McLaughlin, and A. F. Thornton. “Intensive induction chemotherapy and radiation for organ preservation in patients with advanced resectable head and neck carcinoma.” J Clin Oncol 12, no. 5 (May 1994): 946–53. https://doi.org/10.1200/JCO.1994.12.5.946.
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  - Esclamado, R. M., M. J. Disher, J. L. Ditto, E. Rontal, and K. D. McClatchey. “Laryngeal liposarcoma.” Arch Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 120, no. 4 (April 1994): 422–26. https://doi.org/10.1001/archotol.1994.01880280050009.
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  - Hartig, G. K., R. M. Esclamado, and S. A. Telian. “Comparison of the chondrogenic potential of free and vascularized perichondrium in the airway.” Ann Otol Rhinol Laryngol 103, no. 1 (January 1994): 9–15. https://doi.org/10.1177/000348949410300102.
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  - Bradford, C. R., R. M. Esclamado, W. R. Carroll, and M. J. Sullivan. “Analysis of recurrence, complications, and functional results with free jejunal flaps.” Head Neck 16, no. 2 (1994): 149–54. https://doi.org/10.1002/hed.2880160208.
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  - Clevens, R. A., R. M. Esclamado, J. M. DelGaudio, and M. W. Myers. “Amyloidoma of the neck: case report and review of the literature.” Head Neck 16, no. 2 (1994): 191–95. https://doi.org/10.1002/hed.2880160215.
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  - Esclamado, R. M., B. B. Burkey, W. R. Carroll, and C. R. Bradford. “The platysma myocutaneous flap. Indications and caveats.” Arch Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 120, no. 1 (January 1994): 32–35. https://doi.org/10.1001/archotol.1994.01880250028003.
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  - Clevens, R. A., R. M. Esclamado, D. O. Hartshorn, and J. S. Lewin. “Voice rehabilitation after total laryngectomy and tracheoesophageal puncture using nonmuscle closure.” Ann Otol Rhinol Laryngol 102, no. 10 (October 1993): 792–96. https://doi.org/10.1177/000348949310201010.
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  - Hartig, G., C. Koopmann, and R. Esclamado. “Infantile myofibromatosis: a commonly misdiagnosed entity.” Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 109, no. 4 (October 1993): 753–57. https://doi.org/10.1177/019459989310900420.
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  - Talmi, Y. P., G. T. Wolf, R. Esclamado, W. R. Carroll, and A. M. Sassler. “Ionized serum calcium levels following combined treatment for cancer of the head and neck.” Laryngoscope 103, no. 9 (September 1993): 1048–51. https://doi.org/10.1288/00005537-199309000-00017.
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  - Cohen, S., R. M. Esclamado, P. Kileny, and S. Telian. “Correlation between the laryngeal brain stem evoked response and the laryngeal chemoreflex in the porcine model.” Ann Otol Rhinol Laryngol 102, no. 2 (February 1993): 92–99. https://doi.org/10.1177/000348949310200203.
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  - Esclamado, R. M., and W. R. Carroll. “Extracapsular spread and the perineural extension of squamous cell cancer in the cervical plexus.” Arch Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 118, no. 11 (November 1992): 1157–58. https://doi.org/10.1001/archotol.1992.01880110025006.
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  - Bradford, C. R., R. M. Esclamado, and W. R. Carroll. “Monitoring of revascularized jejunal autografts.” Arch Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 118, no. 10 (October 1992): 1042–44. https://doi.org/10.1001/archotol.1992.01880100032009.
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  - Burkey, B., R. Esclamado, and M. Morganroth. “The role of cricothyroidotomy in airway management.” Clin Chest Med 12, no. 3 (September 1991): 561–71.
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  - Esclamado, R. M., G. A. Damiano, and C. W. Cummings. “Effect of local hypothermia on early wound repair.” Arch Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 116, no. 7 (July 1990): 803–8. https://doi.org/10.1001/archotol.1990.01870070051009.
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  - Esclamado, R. M., W. F. Larrabee, and G. E. Zel. “Efficacy of steroids and hyperbaric oxygen on survival of dorsal skin flaps in rats.” Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 102, no. 1 (January 1990): 41–44. https://doi.org/10.1177/019459989010200107.
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  - Esclamado, R. M., and C. W. Cummings. “Z-plasty modification of the Lynch incision.” Laryngoscope 99, no. 9 (September 1989): 986–87. https://doi.org/10.1288/00005537-198909000-00015.
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  - Vogel, A. M., and R. M. Esclamado. “Identification of a secreted Mr 95,000 glycoprotein in human melanocytes and melanomas by a melanocyte specific monoclonal antibody.” Cancer Res 48, no. 5 (March 1, 1988): 1286–94.
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  - Esclamado, R. M., and M. A. Richardson. “Laryngotracheal foreign bodies in children. A comparison with bronchial foreign bodies.” Am J Dis Child 141, no. 3 (March 1987): 259–62. https://doi.org/10.1001/archpedi.1987.04460030037019.
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  - Esclamado, R. M., A. M. Gown, and A. M. Vogel. “Unique proteins defined by monoclonal antibodies specific for human melanoma. Some potential clinical applications.” Am J Surg 152, no. 4 (October 1986): 376–85. https://doi.org/10.1016/0002-9610(86)90308-9.
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- Book Sections
  - Puscas, L., M. A. Fritz, and R. M. Esclamado. “Lip cancer.” In Bailey’s Head and Neck Surgery: Otolaryngology, 1–2:1788–1806, 2014.
- Other Articles
  - Lee, Walter T., Kristine Schulz, David Witsell, and Ramon Esclamado. “Channelling Aristotle: virtue-based professionalism training during residency.” Med Educ, November 2012. https://doi.org/10.1111/medu.12000.
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  - Esclamado, R. M. “Skin graft reconstruction of the composite resection defect - Comment.” Head and Neck Journal for the Sciences and Specialties of the Head and Neck. JOHN WILEY & SONS INC, November 1, 1996.
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- Conference Papers
  - Lee, W. T., R. Medinas, J. H. Lee, S. Sparks, D. M. Brizel, R. M. Esclamado, N. Ready, and K. J. Weinhold. “Impact of Concurrent Chemoradiation on T Cell Populations in Patients With Advanced-Stage Oropharyngeal Squamous Cell Carcinoma.” In International Journal of Radiation Oncology*Biology*Physics, 88:504–504. Elsevier BV, 2014. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijrobp.2013.11.131.
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  - Rodriguez, C. P., D. J. Adelstein, L. Rybicki, J. P. Saxton, R. R. Lorenz, B. G. Wood, M. Strome, R. M. Esclamado, P. Lavertu, and M. Carroll. “Clinical predictors of larynx preservation (LP) after multiagent concurrent chemoradiotherapy (MCCRT).” In Journal of Clinical Oncology, Vol. 25. AMER SOC CLINICAL ONCOLOGY, 2007.
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  - Tan, A., D. J. Adelstein, R. M. Esclamado, L. A. Rybicki, J. P. Saxton, B. G. Wood, R. R. Lorenz, M. Strome, and M. A. Carroll. “Does positron emission tomography (PET) improve our ability to detect residual neck node (NN) disease in patients with squamous cell head and neck cancer (SCHNC) after definitive chemoradiotherapy?” In Journal of Clinical Oncology, 24:286S-286S. AMER SOC CLINICAL ONCOLOGY, 2006.
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  - Tso, E., D. J. Adelstein, L. A. Rybicki, J. P. Saxton, R. M. Esclamado, B. G. Wood, M. Strome, and M. A. Carroll. “Is the second primary malignancy an important competing cause of death in patients (pts) with squamous cell head and neck cancer (SCHNC)?” In Journal of Clinical Oncology, 22:492S-492S. AMER SOC CLINICAL ONCOLOGY, 2004.
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