Contralateral nodal failures in oropharyngeal cancers after TORS and unilateral neck management: a retrospective study
Report the incidence of contralateral nodal failure rates in well-lateralized oropharyngeal carcinoma treated with upfront surgery and unilateral neck management. (Source: Journal of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery)
Source: Journal of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery - December 23, 2021 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Axel Sahovaler, John J. W. Lee, Wei Xu, Susie Su, Ali Hosni, Andrew Bayley, David P. Goldstein and John R. de Almeida Tags: Original research article Source Type: research

A comparison of endolymphatic duct blockage, endolymphatic sac drainage and endolymphatic sac decompression surgery in reversing endolymphatic hydrops in Meniere ’s disease
To explore the differences between endolymphatic duct blockage, endolymphatic sac drainage and endolymphatic sac decompression surgery in the reversal of endolymphatic hydrops (EH) in patients with intractable... (Source: Journal of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery)
Source: Journal of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery - December 20, 2021 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Anquan Peng, Junjiao Hu, Qin Wang, Xueying Pan, Zhiwen Zhang, Wenqi Jiang, Yichao Chen and Chao Huang Tags: Original research article Source Type: research

The association of genetic polymorphisms in interleukin-1 receptors type 1 and type 2 with sudden sensorineural hearing loss in a Taiwanese population: a case control study
Sudden sensorineural hearing loss (SSNHL) is a disease with an unknown etiology; damage to the auditory nerve from inflammation due to viral infection or vascular incidents has been implicated. According to se... (Source: Journal of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery)
Source: Journal of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery - December 5, 2021 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Chen-Yu Chien, Shu-Yu Tai, Kuan-Hui Li, Hua-Ling Yang, Leong-Perng Chan, Edward Hsi, Ling-Feng Wang, Kuen-Yao Ho and Ning-Chia Chang Tags: Original research article Source Type: research

Systematic review of validated parent-reported questionnaires assessing swallowing dysfunction in otherwise healthy infants and toddlers
There has been increasing interest in the management of oropharyngeal swallowing dysfunction (SwD). Its prevalence, particularly in otherwise healthy infants and toddlers (OHITs), is underappreciated. As the s... (Source: Journal of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery)
Source: Journal of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery - December 4, 2021 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Abdulsalam Baqays, Julianna Zenke, Sandra Campbell, Wendy Johannsen, Marghalara Rashid, Hadi Seikaly and Hamdy El-Hakim Tags: Review Source Type: research

Reconstruction of medium-size defects of the oral cavity: radial forearm free flap vs facial artery musculo-mucosal flap
The radial forearm free flap (RFFF) is the most commonly used flap for defects of the oral cavity. The facial artery musculomucosal (FAMM) is a safe and effective method to reconstruct medium sized defects of ... (Source: Journal of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery)
Source: Journal of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery - December 3, 2021 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Badr Ibrahim, Akram Rahal, Eric Bissada, Apostolos Christopoulos, Louis Guertin and Tareck Ayad Tags: Original research article Source Type: research

Navigation and non-navigation CT scan of the sinuses: comparison of the effective doses of radiation in children and adults
The advent of 3D navigation imaging has opened new borders to the endoscopic surgical approaches of naso-sinusal inflammatory and neoplastic disease. This technology has gained in popularity among otolaryngolo... (Source: Journal of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery)
Source: Journal of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery - November 19, 2021 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: No émie Villemure-Poliquin, Mario Chrétien and Jacques E. Leclerc Tags: Original research article Source Type: research

Online residency training during the COVID-19 pandemic: a national survey of otolaryngology head and neck surgery program directors
The COVID-19 pandemic has deeply impacted healthcare and education systems, including resident education. The impact of the pandemic on the different types of pedagogical activities, and the displacement of pe... (Source: Journal of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery)
Source: Journal of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery - November 16, 2021 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Jade Ch énard-Roy, Matthieu J. Guitton and François Thuot Tags: Original research article Source Type: research

Prevalence and incidence of idiopathic subglottic stenosis in southern and central Alberta: a retrospective cohort study
Subglottic stenosis (SGS) is a reportedly rare disease that causes recurrent severe airway obstruction. Etiologies reported for SGS include idiopathic, iatrogenic, autoimmune, congenital, and traumatic, with v... (Source: Journal of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery)
Source: Journal of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery - November 12, 2021 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Ryan K. Chan, Beau Ahrens, Paul MacEachern, J. Douglas Bosch and Derrick R. Randall Tags: Original research article Source Type: research

BRAF V600E mutation is associated with aggressive features in papillary thyroid carcinomas  ≤ 1.5 cm
While some studies suggest that the BRAF V600E mutation correlates with a high-risk phenotype in papillary thyroid microcarcinoma (PTMC), more evidence is necessary before this mutation can be used to help guide ... (Source: Journal of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery)
Source: Journal of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery - November 6, 2021 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Jennifer A. Silver, Mariya Bogatchenko, Marc Pusztaszeri, V éronique-Isabelle Forest, Michael P. Hier, Ji Wei Yang, Michael Tamilia and Richard J. Payne Tags: Original research article Source Type: research

Correction to: Combination of the endoscopic septonasal flap technique and bioabsorbable steroid-eluting stents for repair of congenital choanal atresia in neonates and infants: a retrospective study
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Source: Journal of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery - November 2, 2021 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Peng-peng Wang, Li-xing Tang, Jie Zhang, Xiao-jian Yang, Wei Zhang, Yang Han, Xiao Xiao, Xin Ni and Wen-tong Ge Tags: Correction Source Type: research

iHear: Canadian medical student based hearing assessment program for grade school children using a tablet audiometer
To evaluate the progress and challenges of a hearing screening program as well as review the incidence of pediatric hearing loss in grade school children participating in this program. (Source: Journal of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery)
Source: Journal of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery - October 29, 2021 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Deanna Lammers, Adam Rocker, David S. Chan, Deema Couchman, Yiqiao Wang, Amy Fraser, Johnna MacCormick and Matthew Bromwich Tags: Short report Source Type: research

Choosing Wisely Canada – pediatric otolaryngology recommendations
The Choosing Wisely Canada campaign raises awareness amongst physicians and patients regarding unnecessary or inappropriate tests and treatments. Using an online survey, members of the Pediatric Otolaryngology... (Source: Journal of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery)
Source: Journal of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery - October 29, 2021 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Mitchell McDonough, Kalpesh Hathi, Gerard Corsten, Christopher J. Chin, Paolo Campisi, Jonathan Cavanagh, Neil Chadha, M. Elise Graham, Murad Husein, Liane B. Johnson, Jodi Jones, Bruce Korman, John Manoukian, Lily H. P. Nguyen, Doron D. Sommer, Julie Str Tags: Original research article Source Type: research

Revised recommendations from the CSO-HNS taskforce on performance of tracheotomy during the COVID-19 pandemic – what a difference a year makes
During the early part of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Canadian Society of Otolaryngology - Head& Neck Surgery (CSO-HNS) task force published recommendations on performance of tracheotomy. Since then, our unders... (Source: Journal of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery)
Source: Journal of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery - October 20, 2021 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: D. D. Sommer, D. Cote, T. McHugh, M. Corsten, M. A. Tewfik, S. Khalili, K. Fung, M. Gupta, N. Sne, P. T. Engels, E. Weitzel, T. F. E. Brown, J. Paul, K. M. Kost, J. A. Anderson, L. Sowerby & hellip; Tags: Short report Source Type: research

Rate of malignancy for thyroid nodules with AUS/FLUS cytopathology in a tertiary care center – a retrospective cohort study
Thyroid nodules are stratified through fine-needle aspiration (FNA) and are often categorized using The Bethesda System for Reporting Thyroid Cytopathology, which estimates the risk of malignancy for six cytop... (Source: Journal of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery)
Source: Journal of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery - October 11, 2021 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Kalpesh Hathi, Tarek Rahmeh, Vicki Munro, Victoria Northrup, Ali Sherazi and Christopher J. Chin Tags: Original research article Source Type: research

Cannabis related side effects in otolaryngology: a scoping review
Cannabis has been rapidly legalized in North America; however, limited evidence exists around its side effects. Health Canada defines side effect as a harmful and unintended response to a health product. Given... (Source: Journal of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery)
Source: Journal of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery - September 27, 2021 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Jobanjit S. Phulka, Joel W. Howlett and Amanda Hu Tags: Review Source Type: research