Scientific Publications

  1. Olfactory and taste dysfunction among mild‐to‐moderate symptomatic COVID‐19 positive health care workers: An international survey
    Peter J. Andrews MD(Res) Alfonso Luca Pendolino MD Giancarlo Ottaviano PhD Bruno Scarpa PhD Joseph Grant MBBS Piergiorgio Gaudioso MD Anna Bordin MD Rosario Marchese‐Ragona PhD Davide Leoni MD Annamaria Cattelan MD Anika Kaura MRCS Simon Gane MPhil Nick J. Hamilton PhD David Choi PhD Julie A. Andrews FRCPath
    Laryngoscope Investigative Otolaryngology. 2020; 1– 10. https://doi.org/10.1002/lio2.507
  2. Sudden hyposmia as a prevalent symptom of COVID-19 infection
    Rosario Marchese-Ragona, Giancarlo Ottaviano, Nicolai Piero, Andrea Vianello, Carecchio Miryam
    medRxiv 2020.04.06.20045393; doi: https://doi.org/10.1101/2020.04.06.20045393
  3. Myasthenia Gravis Associated With SARS-CoV-2 Infection.Restivo DA, Centonze D, Alesina A, Marchese-Ragona R., Ann Intern Med. 2020 Aug 10:L20-0845. doi: 10.7326/L20-0845. Online ahead of print.
  4. Loss of smell in COVID-19 patients: a critical review with emphasis on the use of olfactory tests.Marchese-Ragona R, Restivo DA, De Corso E, Vianello A, Nicolai P, Ottaviano G.Acta Otorhinolaryngol Ital. 2020 Aug;40(4):241-247. doi: 10.14639/0392-100X-N0862.
  5. Dysphagia in neurological diseases: a literature review.
    Panebianco M, Marchese-Ragona R, Masiero S, Restivo DA. Neurol Sci. 2020 Jun 7. doi: 10.1007/s10072-020-04495-2. Online ahead of print. PMID: 32506360 Review.
  6. Effectiveness of micronized nasal irrigations with hyaluronic acid/isotonic saline solution in non-polipoid chronic rhinosinusitis: A prospective, randomized, double-blind, controlled study.
    Savietto E, Marioni G, Maculan P, Pettorelli A, Scarpa B, Simoni E, Astolfi L, Marchese-Ragona R, Ottaviano G.
    Am J Otolaryngol. 2020 Jul-Aug;41(4):102502. doi: 10.1016/j.amjoto.2020.102502. Epub 2020 May 7. PMID: 32460989
  7. Olfactory and rhinological evaluations in SARS-CoV-2 patients complaining of olfactory loss.
    Ottaviano G, Carecchio M, Scarpa B, Marchese-Ragona R.
    Rhinology. 2020 Apr 27. doi: 10.4193/Rhin20.136. Online ahead of print. PMID: 32338254
  8. The role of peak nasal and oral inspiratory flow in the evaluation of patients with sleep-related breathing disorders.
    Ottaviano G, Pendolino AL, Nardello E, Pollis M, Scarpa B, Marchese-Ragona R.
    Rhinology. 2020 Apr 15. doi: 10.4193/Rhin19.417. Online ahead of print.
    PMID: 32291418 
  9. Corrigendum to ‘A pilot study on the efficacy of transcranial direct current stimulation applied to the pharyngeal motor cortex for dysphagia associated with brainstem involvement in multiple sclerosis’ [Clin. Neurophysiol. 130 (2019) 1017-1024]. 
    Restivo DA, Alfonsi E, Casabona A, Hamdy S, Tassorelli C, Panebianco M, Marchese-Ragona R, Quartarone A, Centonze D, Pavone A, Bassi MS.
    Clin Neurophysiol. 2019 Oct;130(10):2013. doi: 10.1016/j.clinph.2019.08.004. Epub 2019 Aug 28.
    PMID: 31473144 No abstract available
  10. Design of a study to investigate the mechanisms of obstructive sleep apnoea by means of drug-induced sleep endoscopy. 
    Bisogni V, Maiolino G, Ceolotto G, Pengo MF, Marchese Ragona R, Artusi C, Brugnolo L, Lerco S, Borsetto D, Gaudioso P, Martini A, Plebani M, Rossi GP.
    Clin Chem Lab Med. 2019 Aug 27;57(9):1406-1413. doi: 10.1515/cclm-2019-0113. PMID: 31112503
  11. A pilot study on the efficacy of transcranial direct current stimulation applied to the pharyngeal motor cortex for dysphagia associated with brainstem involvement in multiple sclerosis.
    Restivo DA, Alfonsi E, Casabona A, Hamdy S, Tassorelli C, Panebianco M, Marchese-Ragona R, Quartarone A, Centonze D, Pavone A, Stampanoni Bassi M.
    Clin Neurophysiol. 2019 Jun;130(6):1017-1024. doi: 10.1016/j.clinph.2019.04.003. Epub 2019 Apr 11. PMID: 31009904 
  12. β-Arrestin-1 expression and epithelial-to-mesenchymal transition in laryngeal carcinoma.Marioni G, Nicolè L, Cappellesso R, Marchese-Ragona R, Fasanaro E, Di Carlo R, La Torre FB, Nardello E, Sanavia T, Ottaviano G, Fassina A.Int J Biol Markers. 2019 Mar;34(1):33-40. doi: 10.1177/1724600818813621. Epub 2019 Mar 10.PMID: 30854928 
  13. In reference to management and follow-up results of salivary fistulas treated with botulinum toxin.Pendolino AL, Zanoletti E, Guarda-Nardini L, Marchese-Ragona R.Laryngoscope. 2019 May;129(5):E166-E167. doi: 10.1002/lary.27682. Epub 2019 Feb 15.PMID: 30768686 
  14. The Father of the Electrical Stimulation of the Ear.Marchese-Ragona R, Pendolino AL, Mudry A, Martini A.Otol Neurotol. 2019 Mar;40(3):404-406. doi: 10.1097/MAO.0000000000002153.PMID: 30741901
  15. Comparative analysis of jaw morphology and temporomandibular disorders: A three-dimension imaging study.Colonna A, Manfredini D, Lombardo L, Muscatello L, Marchese-Ragona R, Arveda N, Siciliani G.Cranio. 2020 May;38(3):158-167. doi: 10.1080/08869634.2018.1507094. Epub 2018 Aug 14.PMID: 30105940
  16. Simple and effective treatment of chronic salivary fistulas after parotidectomy.Pendolino AL, Capaccio P, Restivo DA, Manfredini D, Marchese-Ragona R.Br J Oral Maxillofac Surg. 2018 Sep;56(7):640-641. doi: 10.1016/j.bjoms.2018.07.002. Epub 2018 Jul 18.PMID: 30029984 
  17. Nuclear nonmetastatic protein 23-H1 expression and epithelial-mesenchymal transition in laryngeal carcinoma: A pilot investigation.Marioni G, Cappellesso R, Ottaviano G, Fasanaro E, Marchese-Ragona R, Favaretto N, Giacomelli L, Guzzardo V, Martini A, Fassina A, Blandamura S.Head Neck. 2018 Sep;40(9):2020-2028. doi: 10.1002/hed.25188. Epub 2018 Jun 28.PMID: 29953715
  18. Spasmodic Dysphonia in Multiple Sclerosis Treatment With Botulin Toxin A: A Pilot Study.Di Stadio A, Bernitsas E, Restivo DA, Alfonsi E, Marchese-Ragona R.J Voice. 2019 Jul;33(4):550-553. doi: 10.1016/j.jvoice.2018.01.002. Epub 2018 Apr 9.PMID: 29650331
  19. Survivin and cortactin expression in sinonasal schneiderian (inverted) papilloma and associated carcinoma.Marioni G, Brescia G, Nicolè L, Marchese-Ragona R, Barion U, Giacomelli L, Marino F, Martini A, Ottaviano G.Am J Rhinol Allergy. 2018 Mar;32(2):78-81. doi: 10.1177/1945892418762644. Epub 2018 Mar 23.PMID: 29644904
  20. Effect of a passive exhalation port on tracheostomy ventilation in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis patients: a randomized controlled trial.Vianello A, Arcaro G, Molena B, Iovino S, Gallan F, Turato C, Marchese-Ragona R.J Thorac Dis. 2018 Feb;10(2):1007-1014. doi: 10.21037/jtd.2018.01.102.PMID: 29607174 
  21. Botulinum Toxin A for Sialorrhoea Associated with Neurological Disorders: Evaluation of the Relationship between Effect of Treatment and the Number of Glands Treated.Restivo DA, Panebianco M, Casabona A, Lanza S, Marchese-Ragona R, Patti F, Masiero S, Biondi A, Quartarone A.Toxins (Basel). 2018 Jan 27;10(2):55. doi: 10.3390/toxins10020055.PMID: 29382036 
  22. Acute colonic distension in a patient with severe muscular dystrophy receiving non-invasive positive pressure ventilation.Vianello A, Arcaro G, Peditto P, Iovino S, Marchese-Ragona R. Neuromuscul Disord. 2018 Jan;28(1):60-61. doi: 10.1016/j.nmd.2017.09.012. Epub 2017 Sep 29.PMID: 29195749 
  23. Cortactin and phosphorylated cortactin tyr421 and tyr466 expression in supraglottic laryngeal carcinomas and lymph node metastases.Marioni G, Lionello M, Marchese-Ragona R, Fasanaro E, Valentini E, Zanoletti E, Stritoni P, Ramacciotti G, Guzzardo V, Giacomelli L, Ralli G, Ottaviano G, Blandamura S.Int J Biol Markers. 2018 Jan;33(1):79-86. doi: 10.5301/ijbm.5000297.PMID: 28885660
  24. Botulinum toxin therapy: functional silencing of salivary disorders.Lovato A, Restivo DA, Ottaviano G, Marioni G, Marchese-Ragona R.Acta Otorhinolaryngol Ital. 2017 Apr;37(2):168-171. doi: 10.14639/0392-100X-1608.PMID: 2851698
  25.  Nuclear survivin expression correlates with endoglin-assessed microvascularisation in laryngeal carcinoma.Marioni G, Ottaviano G, Marchese-Ragona R, Fasanaro E, Tealdo G, Zanotti C, Randon B, Giacomelli L, Stellini E, Blandamura S.J Clin Pathol. 2017 Dec;70(12):1033-1037. doi: 10.1136/jclinpath-2016-204230. Epub 2017 Apr 26.PMID: 28446541
  26. Botulinum Toxin for Burning Mouth Syndrome.Restivo DA, Lauria G, Marchese-Ragona R, Vigneri R.Ann Intern Med. 2017 May 16;166(10):762-763. doi: 10.7326/L16-0451. Epub 2017 Apr 11.PMID: 28395302
  27. Efficacy of botulinum toxin type-A and swallowing treatment for oropharyngeal dysphagia recovery in a patient with lateral medullary syndrome.Battel I, Koch I, Biddau F, Carollo C, Piccione F, Meneghello F, Merico A, Palmer K, Marchese Ragona R.Eur J Phys Rehabil Med. 2017 Oct;53(5):798-801. doi: 10.23736/S1973-9087.17.04499-9. Epub 2017 Mar 6.PMID: 28264544
  28. Erratum to: Botulinum toxin and rehabilitation treatment in inclusion body myositis for severe oropharyngeal dysphagia.Di Pede C, Masiero S, Bonsangue V, Marchese-Ragona R, Del Felice A.Neurol Sci. 2017 Feb;38(2):377. doi: 10.1007/s10072-016-2774-8.PMID: 27889862
  29. Recent advances in the diagnosis and management of obstructive sleep apnea.Vianello A, Bisogni V, Rinaldo C, Gallan F, Maiolino G, Braccioni F, Guarda-Nardini L, Molena B, Rossi GP, Marchese-Ragona R; Padova Sleep Apnea Study Group.Minerva Med. 2016 Dec;107(6):437-451. Epub 2016 Sep 13.PMID: 27625198
  30. Relaxin-2 expression in oral squamous cell carcinoma.Marioni G, Di Carlo R, Ottaviano G, Cappellesso R, Bedogni A, Marchese-Ragona R, Stritoni P, Rossi M, Zanoletti E, Favaretto N, Valentini E, Apolloni F, Giacomelli L, Martini A, Blandamura S.Int J Biol Markers. 2016 Jul 30;31(3):e324-9. doi: 10.5301/jbm.5000219.PMID: 27338642
  31. Outcome predictors of treatment effectiveness for fungal malignant external otitis: a systematic review.Mion M, Bovo R, Marchese-Ragona R, Martini A.Acta Otorhinolaryngol Ital. 2015 Oct;35(5):307-13. doi: 10.14639/0392-100X-669.PMID: 26824911
  32. miR-19a and SOCS-1 expression in the differential diagnosis of laryngeal (glottic) verrucous squamous cell carcinoma.Marioni G, Agostini M, Cappellesso R, Bedin C, Ottaviano G, Marchese-Ragona R, Lovato A, Cacco T, Giacomelli L, Nitti D, Blandamura S, Stellini E, de Filippis C.J Clin Pathol. 2016 May;69(5):415-21. doi: 10.1136/jclinpath-2015-203308. Epub 2015 Oct 26.PMID: 26502748
  33. Anatomically Based Outcome Predictors of Treatment for Obstructive Sleep Apnea with Intraoral Splint Devices: A Systematic Review of Cephalometric Studies.Guarda-Nardini L, Manfredini D, Mion M, Heir G, Marchese-Ragona R.J Clin Sleep Med. 2015 Nov 15;11(11):1327-34. doi: 10.5664/jcsm.5198.PMID: 25979102 
  34. Clinical and Pulmonary Function Markers of Respiratory Exacerbation Risk in Subjects With Quadriplegic Cerebral Palsy.Vianello A, Carraro E, Pipitone E, Marchese-Ragona R, Arcaro G, Ferraro M, Paladini L, Martinuzzi A.Respir Care. 2015 Oct;60(10):1431-7. doi: 10.4187/respcare.04024. Epub 2015 Apr 28.PMID: 25922546 
  35. Silver sucrose octasulfate nasal applications and wound healing after endoscopic sinus surgery: a prospective, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study.Ottaviano G, Blandamura S, Fasanaro E, Favaretto N, Andrea L, Giacomelli L, Bartolini A, Staffieri C, Marchese-Ragona R, Marioni G, Staffieri A.Am J Otolaryngol. 2015 Sep-Oct;36(5):625-31. doi: 10.1016/j.amjoto.2015.02.014. Epub 2015 Mar 3.PMID: 25796419 
  36. Theories on possible temporal relationships between sleep bruxism and obstructive sleep apnea events. An expert opinion.Manfredini D, Guarda-Nardini L, Marchese-Ragona R, Lobbezoo F.Sleep Breath. 2015 Dec;19(4):1459-65. doi: 10.1007/s11325-015-1163-5. Epub 2015 Mar 22.PMID: 25794544 
  37. Olfactory threshold for bourgeonal and sexual desire in young adult males.Ottaviano G, Marioni G, Frasson G, Zuccarello D, Marchese-Ragona R, Staffieri C, Nardello E, Frigo AC, Foresta C, Staffieri A.Med Hypotheses. 2015 May;84(5):437-41. doi: 10.1016/j.mehy.2015.01.035. Epub 2015 Jan 30.PMID: 25665864
  38. Deep neck infections originating from the major salivary glands.Favaretto N, Fasanaro E, Staffieri A, Marchese-Ragona R, Staffieri C, Giacomelli L, Stramare R, Ottaviano G, Marioni G.Am J Otolaryngol. 2015 Jul-Aug;36(4):559-64. doi: 10.1016/j.amjoto.2015.01.003. Epub 2015 Jan 8.PMID: 25630849
  39. Immunohistochemical and HPV-related features of laryngeal adenosquamous carcinoma.Lovato A, Staffieri A, Marino F, Cappellesso R, Barzon L, Marchese-Ragona R, Ottaviano G, Marioni G.Am J Otolaryngol. 2015 May-Jun;36(3):442-5. doi: 10.1016/j.amjoto.2014.12.007. Epub 2014 Dec 24.PMID: 25592826
  40. Nasal and oral snoring endoscopy: novel and promising diagnostic tools in OSAS patients.Lovato A, Kotecha B, Vianello A, Giacomelli L, Staffieri A, Marchese-Ragona R.Eur Arch Otorhinolaryngol. 2015 Jul;272(7):1793-9. doi: 10.1007/s00405-014-3473-9. Epub 2015 Jan 9.PMID: 25573835
  41. Endoglin (CD105) expression in sinonasal polyposis.Ottaviano G, Cappellesso R, Mylonakis I, Lionello M, Favaretto N, Giacomelli L, Spoladore C, Marchese-Ragona R, Marino F, Staffieri A, Martini A, Marioni G.Eur Arch Otorhinolaryngol. 2015 Nov;272(11):3367-73. doi: 10.1007/s00405-014-3456-x. Epub 2015 Jan 6.PMID: 25559463
  42. Partial laryngeal surgery in recurrent carcinoma.Marioni G, Marchese-Ragona R, Kleinsasser NH, Lionello M, Lawson G, Hagen R, Staffieri A.Acta Otolaryngol. 2015 Feb;135(2):119-24. doi: 10.3109/00016489.2014.969811. Epub 2014 Dec 24.PMID: 25539063 
  43. Postoperative radiotherapy for laryngeal carcinoma: the prognostic role of subcellular Maspin expression.Lionello M, Blandamura S, Staffieri C, Tealdo G, Giacomelli L, Marchese Ragona R, de Filippis C, Staffieri A, Marioni G.Am J Otolaryngol. 2015 Mar-Apr;36(2):184-9. doi: 10.1016/j.amjoto.2014.10.027. Epub 2014 Oct 22.PMID: 25459315
  44. The eminent anatomists who discovered the upper oesophageal sphincter.Marchese-Ragona R, Ottaviano G, Masiero S, Staffieri C, Martini A, Staffieri A, Mion M, Zaninotto G, Restivo DA.J Laryngol Otol. 2014 Oct;128(10):909-13. doi: 10.1017/S0022215114002035. Epub 2014 Oct 2.PMID: 25273483
  45. Are occlusal features associated with different temporomandibular disorder diagnoses in bruxers?Manfredini D, Stellini E, Marchese-Ragona R, Guarda-Nardini L.Cranio. 2014 Oct;32(4):283-8. doi: 10.1179/2151090314Y.0000000008. Epub 2014 May 20.PMID: 25252767
  46. Oral appliances for the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea in patients with low C-PAP compliance: a long-term case series.Marchese-Ragona R, Manfredini D, Mion M, Vianello A, Staffieri A, Guarda-Nardini L.Cranio. 2014 Oct;32(4):254-9. doi: 10.1179/2151090314Y.0000000003. Epub 2014 May 5.PMID: 25252763
  47. Safety of botulinum toxin for dysphagia in oculopharyngeal muscular dystrophy.Restivo DA, Marchese-Ragona R.Muscle Nerve. 2014 Nov;50(5):869-70. doi: 10.1002/mus.24433. Epub 2014 Sep 24.PMID: 25155080 
  48. N-butanol olfactory threshold and nasal patency before and after palatal expansion in children. A preliminary study.Ottaviano G, Frasson G, Favero V, Boato M, Schembri E, Marchese-Ragona R, Mucignat-Caretta C, Stellini E, Staffieri A, Favero L.Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol. 2014 Oct;78(10):1618-23. doi: 10.1016/j.ijporl.2014.07.006. Epub 2014 Jul 12.PMID: 25081605
  49. Case report of cholesteatoma recurrence with Bezold’s abscess presenting as a deep neck infection.Lionello M, Manara R, Lora L, Mylonakis I, Fasanaro E, La Torre FB, Ottaviano G, Staffieri A, Ragona RM.B-ENT. 2013;9(3):255-8.PMID: 24273959
  50. Sleep-related adductor laryngeal dystonia causing sleep apnea: a sleep-related breathing disorder diagnosed with sleep endoscopy and treated with botulinum toxin.Marchese-Ragona R, Vianello A, Restivo DA, Pittoni G, Lionello M, Martini A, Manfredini D, Kotecha B, Staffieri A.Laryngoscope. 2013 Jun;123(6):1560-3. doi: 10.1002/lary.23708. Epub 2013 May 10.PMID: 23666585
  51. The superior laryngeal nerve injury of a famous soprano, Amelita Galli-Curci.Marchese-Ragona R, Restivo DA, Mylonakis I, Ottaviano G, Martini A, Sataloff RT, Staffieri A.Acta Otorhinolaryngol Ital. 2013 Feb;33(1):67-71.PMID: 23620644 
  52. ALS dysphagia pathophysiology: differential botulinum toxin response.Restivo DA, Casabona A, Nicotra A, Zappia M, Elia M, Romano MC, Alfonsi E, Marchese-Ragona R.Neurology. 2013 Feb 12;80(7):616-20. doi: 10.1212/WNL.0b013e318281cc1b. Epub 2013 Jan 23.PMID: 23345638
  53. Pharyngeal electrical stimulation for dysphagia associated with multiple sclerosis: a pilot study.Restivo DA, Casabona A, Centonze D, Marchese-Ragona R, Maimone D, Pavone A.Brain Stimul. 2013 May;6(3):418-23. doi: 10.1016/j.brs.2012.09.001. Epub 2012 Sep 23.PMID: 23040375 
  54. Smoking and chronic rhinitis: effects of nasal irrigations with sulfurous-arsenical-ferruginous thermal water: A prospective, randomized, double-blind study.Ottaviano G, Marioni G, Giacomelli L, La Torre FB, Staffieri C, Marchese-Ragona R, Staffieri A.Am J Otolaryngol. 2012 Nov-Dec;33(6):657-62. doi: 10.1016/j.amjoto.2012.03.002. Epub 2012 Apr 20.PMID: 2252123
  55. Pharyngeal painful tonic spasms: paroxysmal painful swallowing.Restivo DA, Solaro C, Maimone D, Pavone A, Marchese-Ragona R.Ann Intern Med. 2011 Nov 1;155(9):649-50. doi: 10.7326/0003-4819-155-9-201111010-00024.PMID: 22041963
  56. High mTOR expression is associated with a worse oncological outcome in laryngeal carcinoma treated with postoperative radiotherapy: a pilot study.Lionello M, Blandamura S, Loreggian L, Ottaviano G, Giacomelli L, Marchese-Ragona R, Velardita C, Staffieri A, Marioni G.J Oral Pathol Med. 2012 Feb;41(2):136-40. doi: 10.1111/j.1600-0714.2011.01083.x. Epub 2011 Sep 22.PMID: 21943204
  57. Radiology quiz case 1. Bilateral laryngomucocele.Marchese-Ragona R, Calgaro N, Motta R, Ottaviano G, Marioni G, Staffieri A.Arch Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2011 Jul;137(7):717, 720. doi: 10.1001/archoto.2011.95-a.PMID: 2176842
  58. A higher CD105-assessed microvessel density and worse prognosis in elderly patients with laryngeal carcinoma.Marioni G, Staffieri A, Manzato E, Ralli G, Lionello M, Giacomelli L, Prosenikliev V, Marchese-Ragona R, Busnardo A, Bolzetta F, Blandamura S.Arch Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2011 Feb;137(2):175-80. doi: 10.1001/archoto.2010.244.PMID: 21339405
  59. Botulinum toxin improves dysphagia associated with multiple sclerosis.Restivo DA, Marchese-Ragona R, Patti F, Solaro C, Maimone D, Zappalá G, Pavone A.Eur J Neurol. 2011 Mar;18(3):486-90. doi: 10.1111/j.1468-1331.2010.03189.x. Epub 2010 Aug 22.PMID: 20731706 
  60. Effects of sulfurous, salty, bromic, iodic thermal water nasal irrigations in nonallergic chronic rhinosinusitis: a prospective, randomized, double-blind, clinical, and cytological study.Ottaviano G, Marioni G, Staffieri C, Giacomelli L, Marchese-Ragona R, Bertolin A, Staffieri A.Am J Otolaryngol. 2011 May-Jun;32(3):235-9. doi: 10.1016/j.amjoto.2010.02.004. Epub 2010 May 26.PMID: 20537762
  61. Rational diagnostic and therapeutic management of deep neck infections: analysis of 233 consecutive cases.Marioni G, Staffieri A, Parisi S, Marchese-Ragona R, Zuccon A, Staffieri C, Sari M, Speranzoni C, de Filippis C, Rinaldi R.Ann Otol Rhinol Laryngol. 2010 Mar;119(3):181-7. doi: 10.1177/000348941011900306.PMID: 20392031
  62. Anosmia associated with hearing loss and benign positional vertigo after head trauma.Ottaviano G, Marioni G, Marchese-Ragona R, Trevisan CP, De Filippis C, Staffieri A.Acta Otorhinolaryngol Ital. 2009 Oct;29(5):270-3.PMID: 20162029
  63. Deep neck abscess due to Acinetobacter baumannii infection.Marioni G, Marchese-Ragona R, Boldrin C, Parisi SG, Vianello A, Prencipe RS, Breda C, Staffieri A, Rinaldi R.Am J Otolaryngol. 2010 Jul-Aug;31(4):304-7. doi: 10.1016/j.amjoto.2009.02.018. Epub 2009 Jul 3.PMID: 20015765
  64. Intraoperative modification of a supracricoid laryngectomy to a subtotal laryngectomy with tracheohyoidoepiglottopexy.Marchese-Ragona R, Calgaro N, Tregnaghi A, Marioni G, Ottaviano G, Staffieri C, Staffieri A.Eur Arch Otorhinolaryngol. 2009 Dec;266(12):2005-8. doi: 10.1007/s00405-009-1081-x.PMID: 19866523
  65. Exertional headache as unusual presentation of the syndrome of an elongated styloid process.Maggioni F, Marchese-Ragona R, Mampreso E, Mainardi F, Zanchin G.Headache. 2009 May;49(5):776-9. doi: 10.1111/j.1526-4610.2008.01267.x.PMID: 19456886
  66. Myosin heavy chain isoforms in human laryngeal muscles: an expression study based on gel electrophoresis.Toniolo L, Macchi V, Porzionato A, Paoli A, Marchese-Ragona R, De Caro R, Reggiani C.Int J Mol Med. 2008 Sep;22(3):375-9.PMID: 1869849
  67. Abducent nerve paralysis: first clinical sign of clivus metastasis from tonsillar carcinoma.Marchese-Ragona R, Maria Ferraro S, Marioni G, Staffieri C, Manara R, Restivo DA, Staffieri A.Acta Otolaryngol. 2008 Jun;128(6):713-6. doi: 10.1080/00016480701687283.PMID: 18568510
  68. Nuclear localization of mammary serine protease inhibitor (MASPIN): is its impact on the prognosis in laryngeal carcinoma due to a proapoptotic effect?Marioni G, Giacomelli L, D’Alessandro E, Marchese-Ragona R, Staffieri C, Ferraro SM, Staffieri A, Blandamura S.Am J Otolaryngol. 2008 May-Jun;29(3):156-62. doi: 10.1016/j.amjoto.2007.04.010. Epub 2008 Mar 17.PMID: 18439947
  69. Organ-preservation surgery following failed radiotherapy for laryngeal cancer. Evaluation, patient selection, functional outcome and survival.Marioni G, Marchese-Ragona R, Lucioni M, Staffieri A.Curr Opin Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2008 Apr;16(2):141-6. doi: 10.1097/MOO.0b013e3282f495a2.PMID: 18327033 
  70. Deep neck infection with dental origin: analysis of 85 consecutive cases (2000-2006).Marioni G, Rinaldi R, Staffieri C, Marchese-Ragona R, Saia G, Stramare R, Bertolin A, Dal Borgo R, Ragno F, Staffieri A.Acta Otolaryngol. 2008 Feb;128(2):201-6. doi: 10.1080/00016480701387157.PMID: 17851946
  71. The discovery of salicylate ototoxicity.Marchese-Ragona R, Marioni G, Marson P, Martini A, Staffieri A.Audiol Neurootol. 2008;13(1):34-6. doi: 10.1159/000107469. Epub 2007 Aug 22.PMID: 17715468
  72. Pediatric sudden sensorineural hearing loss after diving.Marchese-Ragona R, Marioni G, Ottaviano G, Gaio E, Staffieri C, de Filippis C.Auris Nasus Larynx. 2007 Sep;34(3):361-4. doi: 10.1016/j.anl.2006.11.004. Epub 2007 May 1.PMID: 17475428
  73. Burkholderia cepacia complex nasal isolation in immunocompetent patients with sinonasal polyposis not associated with cystic fibrosis.Marioni G, Rinaldi R, Staffieri C, Ottaviano G, Marchese-Ragona R, Giacomelli L, Ferraro SM, Staffieri A.Eur J Clin Microbiol Infect Dis. 2007 Jan;26(1):73-5. doi: 10.1007/s10096-006-0233-9.PMID: 17180349 
  74. Botulinum toxin treatment for oropharyngeal dysphagia associated with diabetic neuropathy.Restivo DA, Marchese-Ragona R, Lauria G, Squatrito S, Gullo D, Vigneri R.Diabetes Care. 2006 Dec;29(12):2650-3. doi: 10.2337/dc05-2486.PMID: 17130199 
  75. The role of supracricoid laryngectomy for glottic carcinoma recurrence after radiotherapy failure: a critical review.Marioni G, Marchese-Ragona R, Pastore A, Staffieri A.Acta Otolaryngol. 2006 Dec;126(12):1245-51. doi: 10.1080/00016480600818062.PMID: 17101584 
  76. Expression of the apoptosis inhibitor protein Survivin in primary laryngeal carcinoma and cervical lymph node metastasis.Marioni G, Bertolin A, Giacomelli L, Marchese-Ragona R, Savastano M, Calgaro N, Marino F, De Filippis C, Staffieri A.Anticancer Res. 2006 Sep-Oct;26(5B):3813-7.PMID: 17094406
  77. Current opinion in diagnosis and treatment of laryngeal carcinoma.Marioni G, Marchese-Ragona R, Cartei G, Marchese F, Staffieri A.Cancer Treat Rev. 2006 Nov;32(7):504-15. doi: 10.1016/j.ctrv.2006.07.002. Epub 2006 Aug 22.PMID: 16920269
  78. Giant cell tumour (central giant cell lesion) of the maxilla.Marioni G, Marchese-Ragona R, Guarda-Nardini L, Stramare R, Tognazza E, Marino F, Staffieri A.Acta Otolaryngol. 2006 Jul;126(7):779-81. doi: 10.1080/00016480500504200.PMID: 16803721
  79. Extranodal Rosai-Dorfman disease: involvement of eye, nose and trachea.Ottaviano G, Doro D, Marioni G, Mirabelli P, Marchese-Ragona R, Tognon S, Marino F, Staffieri A.Acta Otolaryngol. 2006 Jun;126(6):657-60. doi: 10.1080/00016480500452582.PMID: 16720453
  80. Successful treatment of long-standing post-stroke dysphagia with botulinum toxin and rehabilitation.Masiero S, Briani C, Marchese-Ragona R, Giacometti P, Costantini M, Zaninotto G.J Rehabil Med. 2006 May;38(3):201-3. doi: 10.1080/16501970500515840.PMID: 16702088
  81. The role of botulinum toxin in postparotidectomy fistula treatment. A technical note.Marchese-Ragona R, Marioni G, Restivo DA, Staffieri A.Am J Otolaryngol. 2006 May-Jun;27(3):221-4. doi: 10.1016/j.amjoto.2005.09.009.PMID: 16647991
  82. An unusual cause of aspiration pneumonia.Masiero S, Marchese Ragona R, Bottin R, Volante D, Ortolani M.Aging Clin Exp Res. 2006 Feb;18(1):78-82. doi: 10.1007/BF03324645.PMID: 16608141
  83. Cervical necrotizing fasciitis: a novel clinical presentation of Burkholderia cepacia infection.Marioni G, Rinaldi R, Ottaviano G, Marchese-Ragona R, Savastano M, Staffieri A.J Infect. 2006 Nov;53(5):e219-22. doi: 10.1016/j.jinf.2006.01.024. Epub 2006 Mar 20.PMID: 16545459
  84. Treatment of complications of parotid gland surgery.Marchese-Ragona R, De Filippis C, Marioni G, Staffieri A.Acta Otorhinolaryngol Ital. 2005 Jun;25(3):174-8.PMID: 16450773 
  85. High nuclear expression of the apoptosis inhibitor protein survivin is associated with disease recurrence and poor prognosis in laryngeal basaloid squamous cell carcinoma.Marioni G, Ottaviano G, Marchese-Ragona R, Giacomelli L, Bertolin A, Zanon D, Marino F, Staffieri A.Acta Otolaryngol. 2006 Feb;126(2):197-203. doi: 10.1080/00016480500266685.PMID: 16428200
  86. Botulinum toxin treatment for oropharyngeal dysphagia due to tetanus.Restivo DA, Marchese-Ragona R.J Neurol. 2006 Mar;253(3):388-9. doi: 10.1007/s00415-005-0975-9. Epub 2005 Dec 29.PMID: 16382373 
  87. Endoscopic diagnosis of rhino-parotid fistula and successful treatment with botulinum toxin.Marchese-Ragona R, Galzignato PF, Marioni G, Guarda-Nardini L, Tregnaghi A, Restivo DA, Staffieri A.Laryngoscope. 2005 Nov;115(11):2062-4. doi: 10.1097/00005537-200511000-00030.PMID: 16319625 
  88. Esophageal foreign body in a prison inmate: genuine suicide attempt or pursuit of illness for secondary gain?Gaio E, Marioni G, Bruzón-Delgado J, Marchese-Ragona R, Staffieri A.J Otolaryngol. 2005 Jun;34(3):220-2. doi: 10.2310/7070.2005.04042.PMID: 16089232
  89. Trismus after stroke/TBI: botulinum toxin benefit and use pre-PEG placement.Restivo DA, Maimone D, Patti F, Marchese-Ragona R, Marino G, Pavone A.Neurology. 2005 Jun 28;64(12):2152-3. doi: 10.1212/01.WNL.0000167410.39109.1C.PMID: 15985596
  90. Endoglin (CD105) expression in head and neck basaloid squamous cell carcinoma.Marioni G, Gaio E, Giacomelli L, Marchese-Ragona R, Staffieri C, Staffieri A, Marino F.Acta Otolaryngol. 2005 Mar;125(3):307-11. doi: 10.1080/00016480410023047.PMID: 15966703
  91. Simultaneous tumours of the larynx with the same histology: a case report and review of the literature.Ottaviano G, Marioni G, Marchese-Ragona R, Marino F, Staffieri A.J Laryngol Otol. 2005 Mar;119(3):230-2. doi: 10.1258/0022215053561486.PMID: 15845200 
  92. Parotitis due to ritodrine tocolytic treatment for preterm labor.Marioni G, Marchese-Ragona R, Ottaviano G, Campobasso C, Staffieri A.Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2005 Apr;132(4):665-6. doi: 10.1016/j.otohns.2004.09.052.PMID: 15806068 
  93. Supracricoid laryngectomy with cricohyoidopexy for recurrence of early-stage glottic carcinoma after irradiation. Long-term oncological and functional results.Marchese-Ragona R, Marioni G, Chiarello G, Staffieri A, Pastore A.Acta Otolaryngol. 2005 Jan;125(1):91-5. doi: 10.1080/00016480410017927.PMID: 15799582
  94. Solving dysphagia due to cricopharyngeal muscle dysfunction with botulinum toxin.Marchese-Ragona R, Marioni G, Restivo DA, Staffieri A.Eur Arch Otorhinolaryngol. 2005 Mar;262(3):250-1; author reply 252-3. doi: 10.1007/s00405-004-0776-2.PMID: 15678333 
  95. The role of botulinum toxin injection and upper esophageal sphincter myotomy in treating oropharyngeal dysphagia.Zaninotto G, Marchese Ragona R, Briani C, Costantini M, Rizzetto C, Portale G, Zanetti L, Masiero S, Costantino M, Nicoletti L, Polidoro A, Feltrin G, Angelini C, Ancona E, Guidolin D, Parenti AR.J Gastrointest Surg. 2004 Dec;8(8):997-1006. doi: 10.1016/j.gassur.2004.09.037.PMID: 15585387
  96. Squamous cell carcinoma of the larynx with osteosarcoma-like stromal metaplasia.Marioni G, Altavilla G, Marino F, Marchese-Ragona R, Lelli-Mami G, Staffieri A.Acta Otolaryngol. 2004 Sep;124(7):870-3. doi: 10.1080/00016480410017288.PMID: 15370575
  97. MALT-type lymphoma and Warthin’s tumour presenting in the same parotid gland.Marioni G, Marchese-Ragona R, Marino F, Poletti A, Ottaviano G, de Filippis C, Staffieri A.Acta Otolaryngol. 2004 Apr;124(3):318-23. doi: 10.1080/00016480310015263.PMID: 15141762
  98. The unfinished Turandot and Puccini’s laryngeal cancer.Marchese-Ragona R, Marioni G, Staffieri A.Laryngoscope. 2004 May;114(5):911-4. doi: 10.1097/00005537-200405000-00024.PMID: 15126755 
  99. Supracricoid laryngectomy: is it time to define guidelines to evaluate functional results? a review.Marioni G, Marchese-Ragona R, Ottaviano G, Staffieri A.Am J Otolaryngol. 2004 Mar-Apr;25(2):98-104. doi: 10.1016/j.amjoto.2003.11.008.PMID: 14976654 
  100. Benign metastasizing pleomorphic adenoma of the parotid gland: a clinicopathologic puzzle.Marioni G, Marino F, Stramare R, Marchese-Ragona R, Staffieri A.Head Neck. 2003 Dec;25(12):1071-6. doi: 10.1002/hed.10319.PMID: 14648866
  101. Recovery of swallowing disorders in patients undergoing supracricoid laryngectomy with botulinum toxin therapy.Marchese-Ragona R, De Grandis D, Restivo DA, Staffieri A, Marioni G, Pastore A.Ann Otol Rhinol Laryngol. 2003 Mar;112(3):258-63. doi: 10.1177/000348940311200312.PMID: 12656419
  102. Contractile properties and myosin heavy chain isoform composition in single fibre of human laryngeal muscles.D’Antona G, Megighian A, Bortolotto S, Pellegrino MA, Marchese-Ragona R, Staffieri A, Bottinelli R, Reggiani C.J Muscle Res Cell Motil. 2002;23(3):187-95. doi: 10.1023/a:1020963021105.PMID: 12500898
  103. Improvement of diabetic autonomic gustatory sweating by botulinum toxin type A.Restivo DA, Lanza S, Patti F, Giuffrida S, Marchese-Ragona R, Bramanti P, Palmeri A.Neurology. 2002 Dec 24;59(12):1971-3. doi: 10.1212/01.wnl.0000036911.75478.fa.PMID: 12499494
  104. Improvement of masseter spasticity by botulinum toxin facilitates PEG placement in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.Restivo DA, Lanza S, Marchese-Ragona R, Palmeri A.Gastroenterology. 2002 Nov;123(5):1749-50. doi: 10.1053/gast.2002.36877.PMID: 12404262 
  105. The role of gustatory flushing in Frey’s syndrome and its treatment with botulinum toxin type A.Tugnoli V, Marchese Ragona R, Eleopra R, Quatrale R, Capone JG, Pastore A, Montecucco C, De Grandis D.Clin Auton Res. 2002 Jun;12(3):174-8. doi: 10.1007/s10286-002-0026-x.PMID: 12269549
  106. Coexisting otosclerosis and acoustic neuroma: report of a new case and literature review.Marchese-Ragona R, Marioni G, Cassano L, Martini A.J Otolaryngol. 2002 Aug;31(4):244-5. doi: 10.2310/7070.2002.21704.PMID: 12240763
  107. Valsalva and the upper esophageal sphincter.Marchese-Ragona R, Restivo DA, Marioni G, Staffieri A.Dysphagia. 2002 Summer;17(3):250-1. doi: 10.1007/s00455-002-0066-3.PMID: 12140656
  108. Progesterone receptor expression in angioleiomyoma of the nasal cavity.Marioni G, Marchese-Ragona R, Fernandez S, Bruzon J, Marino F, Staffieri A.Acta Otolaryngol. 2002 Jun;122(4):408-12. doi: 10.1080/00016480260000102.PMID: 12125998
  109. Valsalva and the Upper Esophageal Sphincter.Marchese-Ragona R, Restivo DA, Marioni G, Stafheri A.Dysphagia. 2002 Jul;17(3):250-251. doi: 10.1007/s00455-002-0066-3.PMID: 28260114
  110. Acute infectious mononucleosis presenting with dacryoadenitis and tonsillitis.Marchese-Ragona R, Marioni G, Staffieri A, de Filippis C.Acta Ophthalmol Scand. 2002 Jun;80(3):345-6. doi: 10.1034/j.1600-0420.2002.800323.x.PMID: 12059880
  111. Botulinum toxin for cricopharyngeal dysfunction in Parkinson’s disease.Restivo DA, Palmeri A, Marchese-Ragona R.N Engl J Med. 2002 Apr 11;346(15):1174-5. doi: 10.1056/NEJM200204113461517.PMID: 11948283
  112. [Malignant fibrous histiocytoma of the larynx. Presentation of a clinical case and review of the literature].Pastore A, Grandi E, Targa L, Marchese Ragona R.Acta Otorhinolaryngol Ital. 2001 Dec;21(6):361-4.PMID: 11938709
  113. Bezold’s abscess in children: case report and review of the literature.Marioni G, de Filippis C, Tregnaghi A, Marchese-Ragona R, Staffieri A.Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol. 2001 Nov 1;61(2):173-7. doi: 10.1016/s0165-5876(01)00564-x.PMID: 11589986
  114. Successful botulinum toxin treatment of dysphagia in a young child with nemaline myopathy.Restivo DA, Giuffrida S, Marchese Ragona R, Falsaperla R.Dysphagia. 2001 Summer;16(3):228-9. doi: 10.1007/s00455-001-0064-x.PMID: 11453573 
  115. Parotid gland fistula: treatment with botulinum toxin.Marchese-Ragona R, De Filippis C, Staffieri A, Restivo DA, Restino DA.Plast Reconstr Surg. 2001 Mar;107(3):886-7. doi: 10.1097/00006534-200103000-00048.PMID: 11314663
  116. Treatment of Frey syndrome with botulinum toxin type F.Tugnoli V, Marchese Ragona R, Eleopra R, De Grandis D, Montecucco C.Arch Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2001 Mar;127(3):339-40.PMID: 11255487
  117. Successful botulinum toxin treatment of dysphagia in oculopharyngeal muscular dystrophy.Restivo DA, Marchese Ragona R, Staffieri A, de Grandis D.Gastroenterology. 2000 Nov;119(5):1416. doi: 10.1053/gast.2000.20113.PMID: 11185464
  118. Laryngopyocele: three new clinical cases and review of the literature.Cassano L, Lombardo P, Marchese-Ragona R, Pastore A.Eur Arch Otorhinolaryngol. 2000 Nov;257(9):507-11. doi: 10.1007/s004050000274.PMID: 11131379
  119. Management of parotid sialocele with botulinum toxin.Marchese Ragona R, Blotta P, Pastore A, Tugnoli V, Eleopra R, De Grandis D.Laryngoscope. 1999 Aug;109(8):1344-6. doi: 10.1097/00005537-199908000-00032.PMID: 10443847 
  120. [Bullous lesions of the larynx. A report of 2 cases].Ferrándiz García MR, Pelucchi S, Marchese Ragona R, Modugno V.Acta Otorrinolaringol Esp. 1997 Nov-Dec;48(8):663-6.PMID: 9528138