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Professor
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Otolaryngology, College of Medicine
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Biography and Research Information
OverviewAI-generated summary
Dr. Emre Vural is a Professor in the Department of Otolaryngology at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. His clinical practice focuses on head and neck surgery, including the treatment of benign and malignant tumors of the head and neck region, as well as facial plastic and reconstructive surgery. Dr. Vural has a particular interest in the rehabilitation of the paralyzed face.
He holds dual board certifications from the American Board of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery and the American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. Dr. Vural's research interests are reflected in his publications, which include studies on topics such as opioid reduction protocols in thyroid surgery, predictors of chyle leak after neck dissection, and functional outcomes in elderly patients undergoing free flap surgery. His work also addresses reconstructive techniques, such as the use of the Karapandzic flap for lower lip reconstruction, and factors influencing postoperative complications, like suturing techniques in tracheotomy.
Dr. Vural leads a research group and has a significant publication record, with 155 total publications and 2,319 citations. He has collaborated extensively with colleagues at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, including Jumin Sunde, Deanne L. King, Mauricio A. Moreno, and James Reed Gardner.
Research Overview
Dr. Emre Vural earned his medical degree at the Ankara University School of Medicine in Turkey where he also completed a residency in otolaryngology - head and neck surgery. He completed fellowship trainings at UAMS in head and neck surgery and in facial plastic and reconstructive surgery. Dr. Vural’s clinical interests include head and neck surgery for the treatment of benign or malignant tumors of the facial skin, mouth, throat, nose, sinuses, salivary glands, neck and thyroid gland as well as cosmetic and reconstructive facial surgery and rehabilitation of the paralyzed face. He is double-board certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology- Head and Neck Surgery and the American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. Dr. Vural is a member of numerous medical organizations, including the American Academy of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery, American College of Surgeons, American Head and Neck Society and European Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. Dr. Vural is an active contributor to the medical literature in the area of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. He has published numerous peer-reviewed journal articles and book chapters, presented in national and international conferences and served as an editorial board member and as a reviewer in many prestigious otolaryngology journals. Dr. Vural enjoys being able to use his skills to enhance his patients’ quality of life. He believes UAMS is a unique institution and patients will receive the most comprehensive, world class, state-of-the-art care.
Metrics
- h-index: 25
- Publications: 155
- Citations: 2,319
Selected Publications
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Post‐Operative Tracheostomy Decannulation Protocol Following Head and Neck Free Flap Reconstruction: A Prospective Cohort Study (2026)
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Outcomes of free flap reconstruction for mandibular ORN: Systematic review and meta-analysis (2024)
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Extralaryngeal Spread in Total Laryngectomy: Comparing the Need for Thyroidectomy (2024)
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Salvage neck dissection following definitive radiation (2024)
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Association between blood transfusion and outcomes of free flap head and neck cancer surgery (2024)
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Head and neck cancer surveillance: The value of computed tomography and clinical exam (2024)
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Oncological outcomes of partial thickness calvarial resection for locally advanced scalp malignancies (2024)
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Reirradiation in head and neck squamous cell carcinoma; prognostic indicators, oncologic and functional outcomes (2024)
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The Microvascular Anastomotic Coupler for Venous Anastomosis in Head and Neck Reconstruction: An Institutional Experience (2024)
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Elective Neck Dissection in Patients Undergoing Salvage Laryngectomy: Outcomes, Complications, and Considerations (2024)
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Functional Outcomes After the Sacrifice of Mandibular Condyle Using Fibula Free Flap for Immediate Surgical Reconstruction (2024)
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Utility of video fluoroscopic swallow study in advancing oral diet post TORS for oropharyngeal malignancies (2024)
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Oncological Outcomes of Partial thickness Calvarial Resection for Locally Advanced Scalp Malignancies (2024)
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Oncologic Safety of Close Margins in Patients With Low- to Intermediate-Grade Major Salivary Gland Carcinoma (2023)
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Virtual surgical planning for mandibular reconstruction in an abbreviated admission pathway (2023)
Grants & Funding
- NRG-HN006 (ClinicalTrials.gov NCT #04333537) RANDOMIZED PHASE II/III TRIAL OF SENTINEL LYMPH NODE BIOPSY VERSUS ELECTIVE NECK DISSECTION FOR EARLY-STAGE ORAL CAVITY CANCER NCI Co-Investigator
- NRG HN006 Randomized Phase II/III Trial of Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy Versus Elective Neck Dissection for Early-Stage Oral Cavity Cancer NRG Oncology Foundation Principal Investigator
- No FP attached NIH/Nat. Cancer Institute - Pass Through: Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group Principal Investigator
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