Characterization of the human helicotrema: implications for cochlear duct length and frequency mapping
Despite significant anatomical variation amongst patients, cochlear implant frequency-mapping has traditionally followed a patient-independent approach. Basilar membrane (BM) length is required for patient-spe... (Source: Journal of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery)
Source: Journal of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery - January 6, 2020 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Luke Helpard, Hao Li, Helge Rask-Andersen, Hanif M. Ladak and Sumit K. Agrawal Tags: Original research article Source Type: research

Preoperative prediction of non-invasive follicular thyroid neoplasm with papillary-like nuclear features: a Canadian single-Centre experience
An international group of experts recommended reclassifying non-invasive follicular variant of papillary thyroid cancers (FVPTC) as ‘non-invasive follicular thyroid neoplasm with papillary-like nuclear feature... (Source: Journal of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery)
Source: Journal of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery - January 2, 2020 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Vincent Larouche, Marc Philippe Pusztaszeri, Sabin Filimon, Richard Payne, Michael Hier and Michael Tamilia Tags: Original research article Source Type: research

Evaluating the effectiveness of adjuvant radiotherapy in addition to surgery versus surgery alone at improving oncologic outcomes for early stage buccal carcinoma: a systematic review
To systematically review the evidence to evaluate oncologic outcomes for patients with early stage buccal squamous cell carcinoma treated with surgery versus surgery and adjuvant radiation therapy. (Source: Journal of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery)
Source: Journal of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery - December 30, 2019 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Corliss Ann Elizabeth Best, Alexandra Elizabeth Quimby, Brittany Ann Barbara Best, Dean Furgusson and Hussain Alsaffar Tags: Review Source Type: research

Examining seasonal variation in epistaxis in a maritime climate
Epistaxis is a common reason patients present to the emergency department. There is significant variation in climate across Canada. Our study aimed to determine if epistaxis is related to season, temperature a... (Source: Journal of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery)
Source: Journal of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery - December 30, 2019 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Ben McMullin, Paul Atkinson, Natasha Lariv ée and Christopher J. Chin Tags: Original research article Source Type: research

Hemostasis of idiopathic recurrent epistaxis in children with microwave ablation: a prospective pilot case series
We evaluated microwave ablation (MWA) for treatment of idiopathic recurrent anterior epistaxis (RAE) in children, in terms of technical feasibility, efficacy, and safety. (Source: Journal of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery)
Source: Journal of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery - December 18, 2019 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Zheng-cai Lou Tags: Original research article Source Type: research