Parotidectomy may not be necessary in the surgical management of advanced auricularcarcinoma in the absence of clinically positive parotid disease or external auditory canal involvement.

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A Figure 1. Comparison of the submental area before (A) and after (B) carboxytherapy reveals satisfactory improvement.

The day float coverage system is favored by residents in our program. It allows for a more attending-like 24-hour period of call, continuity of care, attendance at educational activities, and more time with family. In addition, it eliminates a prolonged period devoid of clinical activities.

Supraglottitis is one possibl e complication of smoking crack cocaine. From 1992 through 2001, our institution treated nine patients for thermal supraglottitis secondary to crack cocaine inhalation. In this article, we describe two of these cases, and we briefly review what is known about this entity and the mechanism of injury. We also provide our recommendations for management.