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Non-acid reflux and sleep apnea: the importance of drug induced sleep endoscopy
We present the first case of a patient with obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSA), where drug induced sleep endoscopy was helpful to suspect a non-acid reflux disease and showed an improvement in a swollen ep... (Source: Journal of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery)
Source: Journal of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery - June 30, 2021 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Carlos O ’Connor-Reina, Jose Maria Ignacio Garcia, Peter Baptista, Maria Teresa Garcia-Iriarte, Carlos Casado Alba, Monica Perona, Paz Francisca Borrmann, Laura Rodriguez Alcala and Guillermo Plaza Tags: Case report Source Type: research

Proceedings of the Canadian Thyroid Cancer Active Surveillance Study Group 2019 national investigator meeting
Active surveillance (AS) in the management of small, low risk papillary thyroid cancer (PTC) as an alternative option to thyroidectomy, is an area of active research. A national Canadian study is proposed to e... (Source: Journal of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery)
Source: Journal of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery - June 25, 2021 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: David P. Goldstein, Sangeet Ghai, Martin Corsten, Eric Bissada, Nathalie Audet, Han Zhang, Anthony Nichols, Deric Morrison, Stephanie Johnson-Obeski, Donald W. Anderson, Eitan Prisman, Nancy N. Baxter, Jennifer Jones, Amiram Gafni, Ian Witterick and Anna Tags: Letter to the Editor Source Type: research

Microwave ablation eustachian tuboplasty: a preliminary investigation with long-term follow-up
This study was performed to evaluate the efficacy of microwave ablation (MWA) eustachian tuboplasty for the treatment of patients with retracted tympanic membrane (TM) due to eustachian tube dysfunction (ETD). (Source: Journal of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery)
Source: Journal of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery - June 24, 2021 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Zhengcai Lou, Zihan Lou, Junzhi Sun, Zhengnong Chen and Shankai Yin Tags: Original research article Source Type: research

Is otologic surgery contributing to the opioid epidemic?
The opioid epidemic is a significant public health crisis challenging the lives of North Americans. Interestingly, this problem does not exist to the same extent in Europe. Surgeons play a significant role in ... (Source: Journal of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery)
Source: Journal of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery - June 22, 2021 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Valerie Dahm, Justin T. Lui, Rudolfs Liepins, Joseph M. Chen, Trung N. Le, Christoph Arnoldner and Vincent Y. W. Lin Tags: Original research article Source Type: research

Specimen oriented intraoperative margin assessment in oral cavity and oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma
Evaluate the oncologic outcomes and cost analysis of transitioning to a specimen oriented intraoperative margin assessment protocol from a tumour bed sampling protocol in oral cavity (OCSCC) and oropharyngeal ... (Source: Journal of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery)
Source: Journal of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery - June 21, 2021 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: P. Horwich, C. MacKay, M. Bullock, S. M. Taylor, R. Hart, J. Trites, L. Geldenhuys, B. Williams and M. H. Rigby Tags: Original research article Source Type: research

What is the optimal outcome after endoscopic sinus surgery in the treatment of chronic rhinosinusitis? A consultation of Canadian experts
Many experts feel that in the absence of well-defined goals for success, they have an easier time identifying failure. As success ought to not be defined only by absence of failure, we aimed to define optimal ... (Source: Journal of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery)
Source: Journal of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery - June 16, 2021 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Nadim Saydy, Sami P. Moubayed, Marie Bussi ères, Arif Janjua, Shaun Kilty, François Lavigne, Eric Monteiro, Smriti Nayan, Marilou Piché, Kristine Smith, Doron Sommer, Leigh Sowerby, Marc A. Tewfik, Ian J. Witterick, Erin Wright and Martin Desrosiers Tags: Original research article Source Type: research

Effectiveness of modified cutting and suture technique for endonasal caudal septoplasty in correcting nasal obstruction and preventing nasal tip projection loss
Caudal septoplasty is a difficult procedure. The cutting and suture technique is suitable for caudal septoplasty, but a batten graft is always necessary and bears the risk of nasal tip projection loss. We esta... (Source: Journal of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery)
Source: Journal of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery - June 16, 2021 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Yu Hosokawa, Takeshi Miyawaki, Taisuke Akutsu, Kazuhiro Omura, Shinya Tsumiyama, Jiro Iimura, Nobuyoshi Otori and Hiromi Kojima Tags: Original research article Source Type: research

Patient perspectives on endoscopic sinus surgery for chronic rhinosinusitis
In this study, we aim to explo... (Source: Journal of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery)
Source: Journal of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery - June 15, 2021 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Nadim Saydy, Sami Pierre Moubayed and Martin Desrosiers Tags: Original research article Source Type: research

Micro-CT imaging of Thiel-embalmed and iodine-stained human temporal bone for 3D modeling
This pilot study explores whether a human Thiel-embalmed temporal bone is suitable for generating an accurate and complete data set with micro-computed tomography (micro-CT) and whether solid iodine-staining i... (Source: Journal of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery)
Source: Journal of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery - June 2, 2021 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Sebastian Halm, David Haberth ür, Elisabeth Eppler, Valentin Djonov and Andreas Arnold Tags: Original research article Source Type: research

A novel approach to earlobe reconstruction using the V to Y advancement flap
The V to Y advancement flap offers an excellent option for reconstructing defects of the lobule and adjacent structures of the external ear. We demonstrate its utility for small defects of the earlobe includin... (Source: Journal of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery)
Source: Journal of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery - May 19, 2021 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Laura Allen, Kelti Munroe and S. Mark Taylor Tags: How I do it article Source Type: research

The association of heat shock protein genetic polymorphisms with age-related hearing impairment in Taiwan
Age-related hearing impairment (ARHI) is a major disability among the elderly population. Heat shock proteins (HSPs) were found to be associated with ARHI in animal studies. The aim of this study was to analyz... (Source: Journal of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery)
Source: Journal of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery - April 29, 2021 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Ning-Chia Chang, Hua-Ling Yang, Chia-Yen Dai, Wen-Yi Lin, Meng-Hsuen Hsieh, Chen-Yu Chien and Kuen-Yao Ho Tags: Original research article Source Type: research

Molecular testing for cytologically suspicious and malignant (Bethesda V and VI) thyroid nodules to optimize the extent of surgical intervention: a retrospective chart review
Molecular testing has been used for cytologically indeterminate thyroid nodules (Bethesda III and IV), where the risk of malignancy is 10 –40%. However, to date, the role of molecular testing in cytologically s... (Source: Journal of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery)
Source: Journal of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery - April 28, 2021 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Jessica Hier, Galit Avior, Marc Pusztaszeri, Joshua R. Krasner, Noura Alyouha, Veronique-Isabelle Forest, Michael P. Hier, Alex Mlynarek, Keith Richardson, Nader Sadeghi, Michael Tamilia and Richard J. Payne Tags: Original research article Source Type: research

Role of LncRNA score and PVT1 in primary hyperparathyroidism-- a preliminary study
Dysregulated lncRNA score and PVT1 expression may be involved in cancer. However, relationships of lncRNAs with hyperparathyroidism and parathyroid cancer (PC) diagnosis remain mysterious. (Source: Journal of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery)
Source: Journal of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery - April 28, 2021 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Dongxue Zhang, Bojun Wei, Long Li, Tao Jiang, Xiaoai Yao, Xin Liu and Yuyan Sun Tags: Original research article Source Type: research

Effect of low salicylate diet on clinical and inflammatory markers in patients with aspirin exacerbated respiratory disease – a randomized crossover trial
Aspirin-exacerbated respiratory disease (AERD) is characterized by eosinophilic rhinosinusitis, nasal polyposis, and bronchial asthma, along with the onset of respiratory reactions after the ingestion of nonst... (Source: Journal of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery)
Source: Journal of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery - April 23, 2021 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Leigh J. Sowerby, Krupal B. Patel, Crystal Schmerk, Brian W. Rotenberg, Taciano Rocha and Doron D. Sommer Tags: Original research article Source Type: research

Chronic opioid use following surgery for head and neck cancer patients undergoing free flap reconstruction
Physician opioid-prescribing patterns have significant impacts on the current opioid crisis. Patients who use opioids in the postoperative period are at risk of developing chronic postoperative opioid use. Thi... (Source: Journal of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery)
Source: Journal of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery - April 23, 2021 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Ashley Hinther, Alysha Rasool, Steven C. Nakoneshny, Shamir P. Chandarana, Robert Hart, T. Wayne Matthews and Joseph C. Dort Tags: Original research article Source Type: research