Assessing the Prognostic Value of the ChOLE Classification in Predicting the Severity of Acquired Cholesteatoma
Conclusion:
The ChOLE classification does not predict residual nor recurrent disease, nor the occurrence of AE, in our study population. Risk factors for severe cholesteatoma were identified, potentially useful for the development of future classifications. (Source: Otology and Neurotology)
Source: Otology and Neurotology - March 16, 2022 Category: ENT & OMF Tags: MIDDLE EAR AND MASTOID DISEASE Source Type: research
Comparative Analysis of Recidivism After Endoscopic and Microscopic-Based Cholesteatoma Resection
Conclusions:
EES approach for cholesteatoma resection seems to perform similarly to microscopic approach with no difference in rates of recurrent disease. However, it is associated with a higher rate of residual disease; this may be a reflection of a greater rate of second look procedures done in this group. (Source: Otology and Neurotology)
Source: Otology and Neurotology - March 16, 2022 Category: ENT & OMF Tags: MIDDLE EAR AND MASTOID DISEASE Source Type: research
Transmastoid Repair of Otogenic Encephaloceles in Patients With Canal Wall Down Mastoidectomy
Conclusions:
A single-stage strictly transmastoid approach to otogenic encephalocele repair may be effective in patients with prior CWD mastoid cavities or requiring concurrent CWD mastoidectomy for chronic ear disease and/or cholesteatoma. (Source: Otology and Neurotology)
Source: Otology and Neurotology - March 16, 2022 Category: ENT & OMF Tags: MIDDLE EAR AND MASTOID DISEASE Source Type: research
Prolonged Insertion Time Reduces Translocation Rate of a Precurved Electrode Array in Cochlear Implantation
Conclusion:
Slowing down insertion speed till 25 seconds or longer reduces the incidence of translocation. (Source: Otology and Neurotology)
Source: Otology and Neurotology - March 16, 2022 Category: ENT & OMF Tags: COCHLEAR IMPLANTS Source Type: research
Preoperative Imaging of Temporoparietal Scalp Thickness Predicts Off-the-Ear Sound Processor Retention in Cochlear Implants With Diametric Magnets
Conclusions:
Temporoparietal scalp thickness measured by preoperative imaging is associated with processor retention for patients with the OTE2 sound processor and diametric magnets. All patients with less than 8 mm scalp thickness could retain the OTE2, while 50% of patients with 8 to 10 mm scalp thickness and 70% with more than 10 mm scalp thickness could not retain the device. Patients should be counseled regarding their sound processor choice and/or considered candidates for skin flap reduction or other intervention as indicated. Retention events with BTE processors are rare. (Source: Otology and Neurotology)
Source: Otology and Neurotology - March 16, 2022 Category: ENT & OMF Tags: COCHLEAR IMPLANTS Source Type: research
Electrically Evoked Auditory Late Responses as a Novel Method for Cochlear Implant Programming
Conclusion:
The results revealed no significant performance difference between the two programs and that eALR could be preferred as an objective method for MCL determination. (Source: Otology and Neurotology)
Source: Otology and Neurotology - March 16, 2022 Category: ENT & OMF Tags: COCHLEAR IMPLANTS Source Type: research
To Use the Back-up Cochlear Implant or Not? Using Intra-operative Impedance to Guide Your Decisions
This study demonstrates the utility of 2 cycles of intraoperative impedance testing, with persistently abnormal electrodes having 16 times the likelihood of persistent abnormalities of impedance, and 50% resolution. These persistent intra-operative abnormal electrodes are responsibly for 26% of electrode abnormalities at 3 months. This information is useful for the surgeon when considering use of the backup cochlear implant device. (Source: Otology and Neurotology)
Source: Otology and Neurotology - March 16, 2022 Category: ENT & OMF Tags: COCHLEAR IMPLANTS Source Type: research
Management of Severe Facial Nerve Cross Stimulation by Cochlear Implant Replacement to Change Pulse Shape and Grounding Configuration: A Case-series
Conclusions:
In patients where CI auditory performance was severely limited by FNS, charge-balanced pseudo-monophasic stimulation mode with a mixed-mode grounding configuration limited FNS and improved loudness percept compared with standard biphasic stimulation with monopolar grounding. (Source: Otology and Neurotology)
Source: Otology and Neurotology - March 16, 2022 Category: ENT & OMF Tags: COCHLEAR IMPLANTS Source Type: research
Early Hearing Preservation Outcomes Following Cochlear Implantation With New Slim Lateral Wall Electrode Using Electrocochleography
Conclusions:
Use of RT-ECochG monitoring during SLWE placement results in fewer full electrode insertions and significantly better HP rates and speech-perception outcomes when compared with unmonitored insertions. Further investigation is needed to evaluate long-term audiologic outcomes to better understand the relationships among ECochG, cochlear trauma, functional outcomes, and HP. (Source: Otology and Neurotology)
Source: Otology and Neurotology - March 16, 2022 Category: ENT & OMF Tags: COCHLEAR IMPLANTS Source Type: research
Patient Sentiments Influencing Management Strategy for Single-sided Deafness
Conclusions:
Lingering concerns about device visibility, undergoing surgery, and harboring an implanted device underscore the need for thorough patient counseling during SSD device selection consultations. These efforts should aim to address esthetic and surgical risk concerns while emphasizing the potential for improvements in quality of life. (Source: Otology and Neurotology)
Source: Otology and Neurotology - March 16, 2022 Category: ENT & OMF Tags: SENSORINEURAL HEARING LOSS AND TINNITUS Source Type: research
Bilateral Sudden Sensorineural Hearing Loss: A Distinct Phenotype Entity
Conclusion:
We observed a high heterogeneity of clinical presentations of SSNHL, the most common being unilateral SSNHL. Our results demonstrate that the clinical and audiological prognosis of simultaneous bilateral SSNHL differed significantly from unilateral and nonsimultaneous bilateral SSNHL, suggesting that simultaneous cases of bilateral SSNHL may be a part of a different disease process. The presence of a simultaneous, bilateral SSNHL indicates the need to investigate the presence of an underlying systemic disease. (Source: Otology and Neurotology)
Source: Otology and Neurotology - March 16, 2022 Category: ENT & OMF Tags: SENSORINEURAL HEARING LOSS AND TINNITUS Source Type: research
Modified Power Piston Versus Simultaneous Stapedotomy With Hearing Aids in Otosclerosis: A Follow-Up Study Exploring Speech Recognition, Quality of Life and Usage of Device
Objective:
To compare audiologic outcomes, quality-of-life (QoL) and usage-of-device (UoD) between case-matched, otosclerotic patients with mixed hearing loss (MHL) which received (a) stapedotomy and postoperative amplification with hearing aids (SDT+HA) or (b) short-incudial process coupled active middle ear implant with simultaneous stapedotomy (mPP).
Study design, setting, and patients:
Prospective, matched case-control, follow-up study conducted at two tertiary otologic referral centers. Eligible were all otosclerotic patients with MHL, which received mPP at either of the two institutions. A case-matched-coh...
Source: Otology and Neurotology - March 16, 2022 Category: ENT & OMF Tags: OTOSCLEROSIS Source Type: research
Current Therapies in Patients With Posterior Semicircular Canal BPPV, a Systematic Review and Network Meta-analysis
Conclusion:
Among the 12 types of PC-BPPV treatments, the Epley, Semont, EVR, and Hybrid maneuvers were effective in eliminating nystagmus during a Dix–Hallpike test for PC-BPPV at 1 week of follow-up, whereas only the Epley and Semont maneuvers were effective at 1 month of follow-up. The duration before treatments and the age of patients might contribute to the efficacy of treatments. (Source: Otology and Neurotology)
Source: Otology and Neurotology - March 16, 2022 Category: ENT & OMF Tags: REVIEW ARTICLE Source Type: research
American Neurotology Society 57th Annual Meeting
No abstract available (Source: Otology and Neurotology)
Source: Otology and Neurotology - February 12, 2022 Category: ENT & OMF Tags: ANNOUNCEMENTS Source Type: research
American Otological Society 155th Annual Meeting
No abstract available (Source: Otology and Neurotology)
Source: Otology and Neurotology - February 12, 2022 Category: ENT & OMF Tags: ANNOUNCEMENTS Source Type: research
