Injection augmentation and endoscopic repair of type 1 laryngeal clefts: development of a management algorithm
To describe indications for injection augmentation (IA), endoscopic repair (ER) and conservative methods for the management of type 1 laryngeal cleft (LC1) and propose a management algorithm. We also aimed to ... (Source: Journal of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery)
Source: Journal of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery - July 14, 2020 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Andre Isaac, Orysya Svystun, Wendy Johannsen and Hamdy El-Hakim Tags: Original research article Source Type: research

Clinicopathologic implications of Myb and Beta-catenin expression in adenoid cystic carcinoma
Adenoid cystic carcinoma (ACC) is the second most common malignancy of the salivary glands, accounting for ~  1% of malignant tumors of the head and neck region and 10% of salivary gland neoplasms. Predicting t... (Source: Journal of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery)
Source: Journal of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery - July 10, 2020 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Susan Park, Manali Vora, Annemieke van Zante, Joseph Humtsoe, Hyun-Su Kim, Sue Yom, Shweta Agarwal and Patrick Ha Tags: Original research article Source Type: research

Otolaryngology needs among an adult homeless population: a prospective study
Homeless individuals frequently experience poor access to healthcare, delayed clinical presentation, and higher disease burden. Providing subspecialty otolaryngology care to this population can be challenging.... (Source: Journal of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery)
Source: Journal of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery - July 9, 2020 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Vincent Wu, Christopher W. Noel, David Forner, Florence Mok, Molly Zirkle, Antoine Eskander, Vincent Lin and John M. Lee Tags: Original research article Source Type: research

Epidemiological trends of head and neck Cancer survivors in Alberta: towards improved understanding of the burden of disease
With an increase in the incidence of human papillomavirus (HPV)-associated oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma (OPSCC) and more favourable survival outcomes, there is now a population of head and neck cancer... (Source: Journal of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery)
Source: Journal of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery - July 6, 2020 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Jin Soo Song, Patrick Vallance, Vincent Biron and Caroline C. Jeffery Tags: Original research article Source Type: research

Does endoscopic sinus surgery alter the biomechanics of the orbit?
The purpose of this study is to determine if removal of ethmoid cell septations as commonly performed in endoscopic sinus surgery leads to a change in orbital wall fracture patterns and the force required to c... (Source: Journal of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery)
Source: Journal of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery - June 26, 2020 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Leigh J Sowerby, Matthew S. Harris, Rootu Joshi, Marjorie Johnson, Tom Jenkyn and Corey C. Moore Tags: Original research article Source Type: research

Neurofibromatosis type 2 initially presenting as a preauricular mass: a case report
Neurofibromatosis type 2 (NF2) is a rare genetic disease involving multiple tumors of the central and peripheral nervous systems. Most patients with NF2 have bilateral vestibular schwannomas; nonvestibular sch... (Source: Journal of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery)
Source: Journal of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery - June 26, 2020 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Wei-Che Lan, Yu Aoh, Rui-Yun Chen, Hui-Chi Tien and Chia-Der Lin Tags: Case report Source Type: research

Correction to: An unusual cause of infant ’s stridor – congenital laryngocele
An amendment to this paper has been published and can be accessed via the original article. (Source: Journal of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery)
Source: Journal of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery - June 25, 2020 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Andrea Ambrus, Bal ázs Sztanó, Miklós Szabó, Béla Vasas, István Sziller and László Rovó Tags: Correction Source Type: research

Designing and integrating a quality management program for patients undergoing head and neck resection with free-flap reconstruction
Care pathways (CPs) offer a proven method of systematically improving patient care. CPs are particularly helpful in complex clinical conditions where variation in care is a problem such as patients undergoing ... (Source: Journal of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery)
Source: Journal of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery - June 23, 2020 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Joseph C. Dort, Khara M. Sauro, Christiaan Schrag, Shamir Chandarana, Jennifer Matthews, Steven Nakoneshny, Vida Manoloto, Tanya Miller, C. David McKenzie, Robert D. Hart and T. Wayne Matthews Tags: Original research article Source Type: research

The impact of a quality management program for patients undergoing head and neck resection with free-flap reconstruction: longitudinal study examining sustainability
Care pathways (CPs) are helpful in reducing unwanted variation in clinical care. Most studies of CPs show they improve clinical outcomes but there is little known about the long-term impact of CPs as part of a... (Source: Journal of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery)
Source: Journal of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery - June 23, 2020 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Joseph C. Dort, Khara M. Sauro, Shamir Chandarana, Christiaan Schrag, Jennifer Matthews, Steven Nakoneshny, Vida Manoloto, Tanya Miller, C. David McKenzie, Robert D. Hart and T. Wayne Matthews Tags: Original research article Source Type: research

Telephone consultations with otolaryngology – head and neck surgery reduced emergency visits and specialty consultations in northern Alberta
RAAPID (Referral, Access, Advice, Placement, Information, and Destination) is a 24-h call center in Alberta, Canada, facilitating urgent telephone consultations between physicians and specialists. We evaluated... (Source: Journal of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery)
Source: Journal of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery - June 22, 2020 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Peter George Jaminal Tian, Dean Eurich, Hadi Seikaly, Douglas Boisvert, John Montpetit and Jeffrey Harris Tags: Original research article Source Type: research

Endoscopic myringoplasty: comparison of double layer cartilage-perichondrium graft and single fascia grafting
To compare surgical results of endoscopic myringoplasty using double layer cartilage-perichondrium grafts versus single fascia grafts. (Source: Journal of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery)
Source: Journal of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery - June 22, 2020 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Zheng cai Lou Tags: Original research article Source Type: research

North American survey and systematic review on caudal Septoplasty
Surgical correction of caudal septal deviation is a technically challenging step of functional rhinoplasty. Multiple surgical techniques have been described in the literature but comparing the efficacy of each... (Source: Journal of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery)
Source: Journal of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery - June 8, 2020 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: B éatrice Voizard, Mélanie Theriault, Selma Lazizi and Sami P. Moubayed Tags: Original research article Source Type: research

Brain-derived nerve growth factor in the cochlea – a reproducibility study
Brain-derived nerve growth factor (BDNF) plays an important role in cochlear development so it is plausible that it could restore hearing loss if delivered directly into the cochlea. We wished to confirm our p... (Source: Journal of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery)
Source: Journal of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery - June 5, 2020 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Brian W. Blakley, Michael Seaman and Abdulrahman Alenezi Tags: Original research article Source Type: research

Guidance for otolaryngology health care workers performing aerosol generating medical procedures during the COVID-19 pandemic
Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), the virus responsible for Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has a predilection for infecting the mucosa of the upper and lower airways. Otolaryng... (Source: Journal of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery)
Source: Journal of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery - June 3, 2020 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Marc J. W. Lammers, Jane Lea and Brian D. Westerberg Tags: Review Source Type: research

33% hydrogen peroxide as a Neoadjuvant treatment in the surgical excision of non-melanoma skin cancers: a case series
Hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) is a product of respiration in mitochondria and an important oxidizing agent in biological systems. Previous investigations have shown the efficacy of H2O2 in treating skin conditions suc... (Source: Journal of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery)
Source: Journal of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery - June 1, 2020 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: N. Mundi, K. Jordan, P. Doyle and C. Moore Tags: Original research article Source Type: research