Surgical procedure and treatment results of pharyngoplasty CWICKs for obstructive sleep apnea
Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty (UPPP) is performed as a surgical treatment at the oropharyngeal level for obstructive sleep apnea, but there are problems with variations in treatment effects and postoperative complications. Therefore, to improve those, we have devised and put into practice the so-called CWICKs, which is a modified version of barbed reposition pharyngoplasty as a surgical method. We outline the procedure of CWICKs and report the treatment results in comparison with the conventional UPPP. (Source: Auris, Nasus, Larynx)
Source: Auris, Nasus, Larynx - January 3, 2022 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Daisuke Inoue, Shintaro Chiba, Minori Kondo, Konomi Ikeda, Subaru Watanabe, Koichi Kitamura, Tomoko Yagi, Toh Song Tar, Robson Capasso Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
Intratympanic corticosteroid for Bell's palsy and Ramsay Hunt syndrome: Systematic review and meta-analysis
This study aimed to reveal the efficacy and safety of intratympanic steroid therapy (ITST) in patients with Bell's palsy and Ramsay Hunt syndrome. (Source: Auris, Nasus, Larynx)
Source: Auris, Nasus, Larynx - December 31, 2021 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Takashi Fujiwara, Shinji Iwata, Yuki Hosokawa, Sohei Mitani Source Type: research
Meta-analysis of hearing outcomes of chronic otitis media surgery in the only hearing ear
To assess the hearing outcomes of surgery for patients with chronic otitis media (COM) with or without cholesteatoma in case of the only hearing ear (OHE). (Source: Auris, Nasus, Larynx)
Source: Auris, Nasus, Larynx - December 25, 2021 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Levent Y ücel, Bülent Satar, Muhittin Abdülkadir Serdar Source Type: research
Changes in endolymphatic hydrops after vestibular neurectomy observed in magnetic resonance imaging – A pilot study
The aim was to evaluate endolymphatic hydrops in patients with M énière's disease before and after vestibular neurectomy to verify if the endolymphatic space dilatation, observed in magnetic resonance imaging, regressed within several months after surgery. (Source: Auris, Nasus, Larynx)
Source: Auris, Nasus, Larynx - December 20, 2021 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Agnieszka Jasi ńska-Nowacka, Magdalena Lachowska, Emilia Wnuk, Kazimierz Niemczyk Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
COVID-19 presenting as acute epiglottitis: a case report and literature review
Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) occasionally causes acute laryngitis, requiring emergency treatment. Understanding the characteristic laryngeal findings can help diagnose COVID-19 earlier, prevent worsening infection, and properly manage airway obstruction. Herein, we report the case of a 44-year-old male with acute epiglottitis likely caused by COVID-19. On presentation, chest computed tomography (CT) showed no signs of pneumonia. However, the larynx had extensive necrotic-like erosive lesions resembling those of tuberculous laryngitis. (Source: Auris, Nasus, Larynx)
Source: Auris, Nasus, Larynx - December 17, 2021 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Shusuke Iwamoto, Mitsuo P. Sato, Yujiro Hoshi, Naoki Otsuki, Katsumi Doi Source Type: research
Olfactory acuity based on Brief Smell Identification Test (BSIT Ⓡ) in migraine patients with and without aura: A cross-sectional, controlled study
The aim of this study was to evaluate olfactory acuity in migraine patients with and without aura (MwA and MwoA) (Source: Auris, Nasus, Larynx)
Source: Auris, Nasus, Larynx - December 17, 2021 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: S üheyla Kandemir, A. Erim Pamuk, Yasin Habipoğlu, Gökçe Özel, Nuray Bayar Muluk, Rahmi Kılıç Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
Evaluation of the effects of three different tracheotomy techniques on tracheal complications and decannulation
Compared to adults, pediatric tracheotomy is associated with a higher incidence of complications. Various surgical techniques have been described to minimize complications.The aim of this study is to investigate the effects of three different tracheotomy techniques on tracheal complications and decannulation. (Source: Auris, Nasus, Larynx)
Source: Auris, Nasus, Larynx - December 17, 2021 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Ömer Çelikal, Rıza Önder Günaydın, Mehmet Umut Akyol Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
Orthostatic hemodynamics in the vertebral artery and blood pressure in patients with orthostatic dizziness/vertigo
This study investigated the orthostatic blood pressure and VA hemodynamics in ODV patients to elucidate the hemodynamic mechanism underlying ODV onset. (Source: Auris, Nasus, Larynx)
Source: Auris, Nasus, Larynx - December 17, 2021 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Yachiyo Matsumura, Toshiaki Yamanaka, Takayuki Murai, Nobuya Fujita, Tadashi Kitahara Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
Resection of brachial plexus schwannomas while monitoring transcranial motor evoked potentials: report of two cases
A schwannoma is a benign nerve sheath tumor treated by enucleation, which carries the risk of intraoperative nerve injury that is observed after awakening. Transcranial motor evoked potential (TcMEP) monitoring has been established as an effective method to predict and prevent intraoperative neurological complications during brain and spinal surgery. However, there have been few reports on its application in head and neck surgeries. We performed enucleation to relieve the symptoms due to schwannomas in the neck of two women, aged 25 years and 70 years. (Source: Auris, Nasus, Larynx)
Source: Auris, Nasus, Larynx - December 15, 2021 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Akihisa Tanaka, Hirokazu Uemura, Tsunenori Takatani, Masahiko Kawaguchi, Sachiko Kawasaki, Hironobu Hayashi, Takahiro Kimura, Tadashi Kitahara Source Type: research
Anterior maxillary wall and lacrimal duct relationship in pediatric patients – CT analysis for the feasibility of the prelacrimal recess approach
The purpose of the current study is to determine the age-related feasibility rate of the intranasal endoscopic prelacrimal recess approach (PLRA) in pediatric patients. (Source: Auris, Nasus, Larynx)
Source: Auris, Nasus, Larynx - December 15, 2021 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: At ılay Yaylacı, Burcu Alparslan Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
The influence of sex on anthropometric methods and four scales for screening obstructive sleep apnea
Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) is a kind of respiratory disease that occurs apnea repeatedly during sleep. The purpose of this study was to investigate the influence of sex on anthropometric methods and four scales for screening OSA. (Source: Auris, Nasus, Larynx)
Source: Auris, Nasus, Larynx - December 9, 2021 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Xishi Sun, Zhenzhen Zheng, Riken Chen, Huili Huang, Wei Lei, Min Peng, Xiongbin Li, Nuofu Zhang, Junfen Cheng Source Type: research
Laryngopharyngeal reflux in chronic rhinosinusitis patients and the role of endoscopic sinus surgery
In this study, we investigated LPR symptoms and signs of CRS patients and the various factors on their LPR symptoms and signs. We also evaluated the effect of the LPR symptoms and signs of CRS patients after endoscopic sinus surgery (ESS). (Source: Auris, Nasus, Larynx)
Source: Auris, Nasus, Larynx - December 9, 2021 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Nam-Kyung Yeo, Seung Jin Park, Tae Hoon An Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
Distribution pattern and pathologic analysis of metastatic sentinel and non-sentinel lymph nodes in lymphatic basin dissection for clinical T2/T3 oral cancer with clinical N0 status
: The localization pattern of metastatic sentinel lymph node (SN) and non-SNs and pathologic analysis of metastatic lymph nodes in SN lymphatic basin dissection (SLBD) were investigated in patients with cT2/T3cN0 oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC). (Source: Auris, Nasus, Larynx)
Source: Auris, Nasus, Larynx - December 9, 2021 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Hitoshi Hirakawa, Takashi Matsuzuka, Hirokazu Uemura, Seiichi Yoshimoto, Kouki Miura, Akihiro Shiotani, Masashi Sugasawa, Akihiro Homma, Junkichi Yokoyama, Kiyoaki Tsukahara, Tomokazu Yoshizaki, Nobuhiro Hanai, Hidenori Suzuki, Mikio Suzuki, Yasuhisa Hase Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
A novel procedure of secondary voice prosthesis insertion from the inside out: The modified Fukuhara method
To present a new procedure for inserting a secondary voice prosthesis from the inside to the outside, which improves on the method previously reported by Fukuhara et al. (Source: Auris, Nasus, Larynx)
Source: Auris, Nasus, Larynx - December 4, 2021 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Nobuhiro Hanai, Shintaro Beppu, Daisuke Nishikawa, Hoshino Terada, Daisuke Nishikawa, Michi Sawabe Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
Narrow band imaging in early diagnosis of laryngopharyngeal malignant and premalignant lesions
Objectives: (1) To assess the diagnostic accuracy of narrow-band imaging (NBI) in the assessment of benign, premalignant, and malignant vocal fold lesions. (2) To evaluate the diagnostic value of NBI in detection of recurrence in upper aero-digestive tract malignancy.Methods: This was a prospective, observational study done between December 2018- November 2019 in the Department of Otolaryngology. One hundred six patients of suspected benign, premalignant, malignant lesions of larynx and hypopharynx along with recurrence cases of upper aerodigestive tract malignancy who have completed chemoradiation therapy. (Source: Auris, Nasus, Larynx)
Source: Auris, Nasus, Larynx - December 2, 2021 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Mohabbat Ali, Gaurav Gupta, Manju Silu, Deep Chand, Vivek Samor Source Type: research
