The Endoscopic Anatomy of the External Acoustic Meatus and of the Middle Ear in Dry Temporal Bones: A Study Conducted using Digital and Mobile Device Technology
Conclusion The use of a smartphone-based endoscopic transcanal procedure in dry temporal bones allowed the evaluation of anatomical variations in the EAM and in the ME. [...] Thieme Revinter Publicações Ltda. Rua do Matoso 170, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, CEP 20270-135, BrazilArticle in Thieme eJournals: Table of contents  |  Abstract  |  open access Full text (Source: International Archives of Otorhinolaryngology)
Source: International Archives of Otorhinolaryngology - March 8, 2022 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Gaspar-Sobrinho, Fernando P. Trzan, Aline L. S. Uzeda, Sandra de Q. Nogueira, Joao Flavio Tags: Original Research Source Type: research

Bone-Anchored Hearing Implants: Surgical and Audiological Comparison of Different Surgical Techniques
Conclusion The punch technique has a significant advantage due to a shorter surgery duration without increased surgical complications. Additionally, the punch technique showed no significant difference in hearing performance or satisfaction compared with linear incision. [...] Thieme Revinter Publicações Ltda. Rua do Matoso 170, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, CEP 20270-135, BrazilArticle in Thieme eJournals: Table of contents  |  Abstract  |  open access Full text (Source: International Archives of Otorhinolaryngology)
Source: International Archives of Otorhinolaryngology - March 2, 2022 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Topcu, Merve Torun Mutlu, Basak Celik, Serdal Celikgun, Bahtiyar Mutlu, Ahmet Kalcioglu, M. Tayyar Tags: Original Research Source Type: research

Postinfectious Olfactory Complaints: A Follow-up Study
Conclusion The current study demonstrated that persistent olfactory dysfunction is a relevant symptom in patients with AURI, even though many patients had normal olfactometry. Thus, smell impairment deserves careful attention and requires objective documentation. [...] Thieme Revinter Publicações Ltda. Rua do Matoso 170, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, CEP 20270-135, BrazilArticle in Thieme eJournals: Table of contents  |  Abstract  |  open access Full text (Source: International Archives of Otorhinolaryngology)
Source: International Archives of Otorhinolaryngology - March 2, 2022 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Passali, Giulio Cesare Passali, Desiderio Ciprandi, Giorgio Tags: Original Research Source Type: research

The Role of Preemptive Infiltration Anesthesia in the Management of Postoperative Pain Following Septoplasty
Conclusion The preemptive local anesthetic administration to the incision area and under the mucoperichondrial flap before septoplasty does not decrease the level of postoperative pain. [...] Thieme Revinter Publicações Ltda. Rua do Matoso 170, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, CEP 20270-135, BrazilArticle in Thieme eJournals: Table of contents  |  Abstract  |  open access Full text (Source: International Archives of Otorhinolaryngology)
Source: International Archives of Otorhinolaryngology - February 24, 2022 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Yener, Haydar Murat Akiner, Umur Sari, Elif Erdur, Z ülküf Burak Teveto ğlu, Firat G özen, Emine Deniz Tags: Original Research Source Type: research

Danish Validation of a Retronasal Olfactory Powder Test and Development of a Novel Quick Retronasal Olfactory Test
Conclusion Validation of both tests demonstrated satisfactory accuracy. We recommend the quick test for screening purposes, and the modified original version for a thorough evaluation. The tests are easily implemented as they are easy to understand and very affordable. [...] Thieme Revinter Publicações Ltda. Rua do Matoso 170, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, CEP 20270-135, BrazilArticle in Thieme eJournals: Table of contents  |  Abstract  |  open access Full text (Source: International Archives of Otorhinolaryngology)
Source: International Archives of Otorhinolaryngology - February 22, 2022 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Niklassen, Andreas Steenholt Sakthivel, Sukanya Fjaeldstad, Alexander Wieck Ovesen, Therese Tags: Original Research Source Type: research

Selective Neck Dissection for Node-Positive Oral Cavity Squamous Cell Carcinoma: A Retrospective Cohort Study
Conclusion Selective neck dissection in node-positive neck oral SCC has similar regional control rates when compared with node-negative neck SCC. The difference in disease-specific survival between the two groups is also not significant. [...] Thieme Revinter Publicações Ltda. Rua do Matoso 170, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, CEP 20270-135, BrazilArticle in Thieme eJournals: Table of contents  |  Abstract  |  open access Full text (Source: International Archives of Otorhinolaryngology)
Source: International Archives of Otorhinolaryngology - February 22, 2022 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Hashmi, Syed Salman Abbas, Akbar Bukhari, Amna Saeed, Javeria Shafqat, Ali Siddique, Atif Hafeez Buksh, Ahmed Raheem Murtaza, Ghulam Tags: Original Research Source Type: research

Evaluation of Recurrence and Hearing Outcome for Inactive Squamosal Disease after Cartilage Strengthening Tympanoplasty
Conclusion Early intervention by cartilage strengthening of weakened tympanic membrane and ossicular reconstruction not only offers better hearing results, but also prevents progress to active disease. [...] Thieme Revinter Publicações Ltda. Rua do Matoso 170, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, CEP 20270-135, BrazilArticle in Thieme eJournals: Table of contents  |  Abstract  |  open access Full text (Source: International Archives of Otorhinolaryngology)
Source: International Archives of Otorhinolaryngology - February 22, 2022 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Gupta, Priyanshi Rawat, Digvijay Singh Aseri, Yogesh Verma, P. C. Singh, B. K. Tags: Original Research Source Type: research

Mongolian Gerbils as a Model for the Study of Cholesteatoma: Otoendoscopic as a Diagnostic Tool
Conclusions Over the 16 weeks of follow-up, serial otoendoscopies enabled us to evaluate the formation and development of pars flaccida retraction pockets and cholesteatomas in Mongolian gerbils and proved to be an excellent diagnostic tool. [...] Thieme Revinter Publicações Ltda. Rua do Matoso 170, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, CEP 20270-135, BrazilArticle in Thieme eJournals: Table of contents  |  Abstract  |  open access Full text (Source: International Archives of Otorhinolaryngology)
Source: International Archives of Otorhinolaryngology - February 22, 2022 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Bauer, Jefferson Andr é Huve, Felipe da Costa Oliveira, Francine Hehn de Silva, Maur ício Noschang Lopes da Sperling, Neil Costa, Sady Selaimen da Tags: Original Research Source Type: research

Cross-Cultural Adaptation, Validation, and Arabic Translation of the Eustachian Tube Dysfunction Questionnaire (ETDQ-7)
Conclusion The Arabic version of the ETDQ-7 scale is a valid instrument for evaluating ETD. It can also be used as an important tool for diagnosis, patient follow-up, and treatment management. [...] Thieme Revinter Publicações Ltda. Rua do Matoso 170, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, CEP 20270-135, BrazilArticle in Thieme eJournals: Table of contents  |  Abstract  |  open access Full text (Source: International Archives of Otorhinolaryngology)
Source: International Archives of Otorhinolaryngology - February 22, 2022 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Alkholaiwi, Feras Alnatheer, Abdullah M. Theyab, Rami Saud Alyousef, Meshal Aldrees, Turki Dahmash, Abdulmajeed Bin Alghonaim, Yazeed Tags: Original Research Source Type: research

Antibiotic Resistance Pattern in Pediatric Deep Neck Space Infection
Conclusion Clindamycin or cloxacillin can be used as a first-line option for neck infection in children. Ampicillin/amoxicillin alone has a small role in neck abscess because of high resistance to this type of antibiotic. [...] Thieme Revinter Publicações Ltda. Rua do Matoso 170, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, CEP 20270-135, BrazilArticle in Thieme eJournals: Table of contents  |  Abstract  |  open access Full text (Source: International Archives of Otorhinolaryngology)
Source: International Archives of Otorhinolaryngology - February 9, 2022 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Kharel, Bijaya Shahi, Kapil Gurung, Urmila Tags: Original Research Source Type: research

Salivary Cortisol and Sustained Auditory Attention in Children with and without Cleft Lip and Palate
Conclusion All children had median levels of salivary cortisol and scores for sustained auditory attention within normal parameters. A significant correlation between the level of salivary cortisol and the ability to sustain auditory attention was observed in children without cleft lip and palate. There were no differences regarding the SAAAT and salivary cortisol between female and male patients. [...] Thieme Revinter Publicações Ltda. Rua do Matoso 170, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, CEP 20270-135, BrazilArticle in Thieme eJournals: Table of contents  |  Abstract  |  open access Full text (Source: International Archive...
Source: International Archives of Otorhinolaryngology - February 9, 2022 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Fernandes, Viviane Mendes Mondelli, Maria Fernanda Capoani Garcia Jos é, Maria Renata Gomide, M árcia Ribeiro Lauris, Jos é Roberto Pereira Feniman, Mariza Ribeiro Tags: Original Research Source Type: research

Postural Control in Relapsing-Remitting Multiple Sclerosis
Conclusion Patients with RRMS may present with inability to maintain postural control due to general instability, desynchronization and increased postural oscillation at frequencies that suggest deficiencies in the vestibular, visual, and somatosensory systems; as well as fall risk related to the state and intensity of functional disability and self-perception of the influence of dizziness on quality of life. [...] Thieme Revinter Publicações Ltda. Rua do Matoso 170, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, CEP 20270-135, BrazilArticle in Thieme eJournals: Table of contents  |  Abstract  |  open access Full text (Source: Internati...
Source: International Archives of Otorhinolaryngology - February 9, 2022 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Cusin, Flavia Salvaterra Tomaz, Andreza Ganan ça, Maurício Malavasi Oliveira, Enedina Maria Gon çalves, Alessandra Billi Falcão Caovilla, Heloisa Helena Tags: Original Research Source Type: research

Adjunctive Middle Turbinectomy for Endoscopic Medial Orbital Wall – Thyroid Eye Disease Decompression
Conclusions In this patient cohort, adjunctive middle turbinate resection for endoscopic medial orbital wall decompression added ∼ 0.83 cc of volume for orbital soft tissue after medial wall decompression. Middle turbinate resection is a useful adjunct to the orbital surgeon's armamentarium to augment the results of a medial orbital decompression for select patients. [...] Thieme Revinter Publicações Ltda. Rua do Matoso 170, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, CEP 20270-135, BrazilArticle in Thieme eJournals: Table of contents  |  Abstract  |  open access Full text (Source: International Archives of Otorhinolaryngology)
Source: International Archives of Otorhinolaryngology - February 8, 2022 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Tooley, Andrea A. Kim, Matthew Tran, Ann Q. Kazim, Michael Gudis, David A. Tags: Original Research Source Type: research

Frequency of Thyroid Gland Invasion by Laryngeal Squamous Cell Carcinoma: The Role of Subglottic Extension
Conclusion Only subglottic involvement is associated with TGI; therefore, preoperative and intraoperative assessment is necessary prior to considering excision of the thyroid gland. [...] Thieme Revinter Publicações Ltda. Rua do Matoso 170, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, CEP 20270-135, BrazilArticle in Thieme eJournals: Table of contents  |  Abstract  |  open access Full text (Source: International Archives of Otorhinolaryngology)
Source: International Archives of Otorhinolaryngology - February 8, 2022 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Pasha, Hamdan Ahmed Wasif, Muhammad Ikram, Mubasher Hammad, Muhammad Ghaloo, Shayan Khalid Rashid, Zafar Tags: Original Research Source Type: research

Evaluation of the Electrically-Evoked Stapedial Reflex Threshold in Pediatric Cochlear Implant Users with High-Frequency Probe Tones
Conclusion The ESRT with higher probe tones was correlated with behavioral comfort levels and increased the success rate of the measurements. Higher-frequency probe tones may be useful whenever ESRT with 226 Hz is not measurable. [...] Thieme Revinter Publicações Ltda. Rua do Matoso 170, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, CEP 20270-135, BrazilArticle in Thieme eJournals: Table of contents  |  Abstract  |  open access Full text (Source: International Archives of Otorhinolaryngology)
Source: International Archives of Otorhinolaryngology - February 8, 2022 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Palani, Saravanan Alexander, Arun Sreenivasan, Anuprasad Tags: Original Research Source Type: research