Reduction of Somatic Tinnitus Severity is Mediated by Improvement of Temporomandibular Disorders
Conclusion:
Reduction of TMD pain is a mediating factor in the decrease of tinnitus severity after multidisciplinary orofacial treatment.
Practical Implications:
Orofacial treatment can be used to decrease tinnitus severity in patients with TMD related somatic tinnitus. (Source: Otology and Neurotology)
Source: Otology and Neurotology - February 12, 2022 Category: ENT & OMF Tags: AUDIOLOGY Source Type: research
How Face Masks Interfere With Speech Understanding of Normal-Hearing Individuals: Vision Makes the Difference
Conclusions:
As expected, speech understanding with face masks was significantly worse than under control conditions. Thus, the speaker's use of face masks leads to a significant deterioration of speech understanding by the normal-hearing listener. The data suggest that these effects may play a role in many everyday situations that typically involve noise. (Source: Otology and Neurotology)
Source: Otology and Neurotology - February 12, 2022 Category: ENT & OMF Tags: AUDIOLOGY Source Type: research
Characterization of Sensorineural Hearing Loss in Patients With MYH9-Related Disease: A Systematic Review
Conclusions:
This is the first systematic investigation of the relationship between MYH9-RD patients and SNHL. Hearing loss in MYH9-RD patients is generally characterized as progressive SNHL. However, the study patient presented with the unique feature of bilateral non-simultaneous sudden SNHL, potentially expanding the hearing loss sequela associated with this disorder. (Source: Otology and Neurotology)
Source: Otology and Neurotology - February 12, 2022 Category: ENT & OMF Tags: REVIEW ARTICLES Source Type: research
Measurement Properties of the Dizziness Handicap Inventory: A Systematic Review
Conclusions:
The current evidence for a number of measurement properties of the DHI is suboptimal. Because of its widespread use and the current lack of a better alternative, researchers can use the DHI when assessing handicapping effects imposed by dizziness, but they should be aware of its limitations. Moreover, we recommend using the DHI total score only and also to consider adding an instrument with more favorable measurement properties when assessing self-perceived handicap in patients with dizziness. (Source: Otology and Neurotology)
Source: Otology and Neurotology - February 12, 2022 Category: ENT & OMF Tags: REVIEW ARTICLES Source Type: research
Book Review
No abstract available (Source: Otology and Neurotology)
Source: Otology and Neurotology - February 12, 2022 Category: ENT & OMF Tags: BOOK REVIEW Source Type: research
Lateral Skull Base Chordoma Mimicking a Paraganglioma
We present an unusual case of chordoma arising entirely from the lateral skull base with imaging features suggestive of a paraganglioma. Clinical history, management, histopathology, and imaging characteristics are described, including a review of gallium-dotate PET scanning somatostatinreceptor-positive tumors. We further provide a review of management options, including a summary of our approach with surgical biopsy via retrosigmoid and resection via transtemporal approaches. Based on radiologic characteristics and location, lateral skull base chordoma may arise with isolated lateral skull base involvement and has the po...
Source: Otology and Neurotology - January 16, 2022 Category: ENT & OMF Tags: IMAGING CASES OF THE MONTH Source Type: research
Osteoblastoma of the Temporal Bone in a Child
This report describes osteoblastoma of the temporal bone found on a well-child visit. The relevant clinical, radiographic, and histologic features are described. The tumor was completely resected via a transtemporal approach. The differential diagnosis for these tumors include osteoma, giant cell tumor, histiocytosis, aneurysmal bone cyst and sarcoma. Histologic findings are critical for determining the proper diagnosis. (Source: Otology and Neurotology)
Source: Otology and Neurotology - January 16, 2022 Category: ENT & OMF Tags: IMAGING CASES OF THE MONTH Source Type: research
Response to letter to the editor: “is meniÈre's disease a contraindication to stapedectomy?”
No abstract available (Source: Otology and Neurotology)
Source: Otology and Neurotology - January 16, 2022 Category: ENT & OMF Tags: LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Source Type: research
Letter to the editor: “is meniÈre's disease a contraindication to stapedectomy?”
No abstract available (Source: Otology and Neurotology)
Source: Otology and Neurotology - January 16, 2022 Category: ENT & OMF Tags: LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Source Type: research
Tympanoplasty Before Tympanoplasty: Alea Jacta Erat!
Conclusion:
The history of the term tympanoplasty can be divided into two periods: the first being 1912 to 1913 with its first use for an operation to treat chronic adhesive catarrh of the middle ear, and the second 1952 to 1955, with its revival and definitive implementation in the surgery of the ear based on the concept of protection of the round window and construction of an effective sound-transmitter system through the oval window. Nevertheless, the concept of tympanoplasty was already established in 1950 but not surgically definitively implemented: alea jacta erat—the die was cast! (Source: Otology and Neurotology)
Source: Otology and Neurotology - January 16, 2022 Category: ENT & OMF Tags: HISTORY OF OTOLOGY Source Type: research
Clinical Testing of Head Impulse Paradigm and Suppression Head Impulse Paradigm Using a Diagnostic Headband: Combined Clinical Sign for Improved Performance
Conclusion:
The HIMP and SHIMP combined test using the H/S headband has high specificity and low sensibility. This test association can identify healthy individuals among individuals typically misdiagnosed as ill by the conventional HIT or HIMP maneuver of the HIMP test, as originally described by Halmagyi and Curthoys. Therefore, we recommend using the headband assisted HIMP/SHIMP test, instead of exclusively relying on positive HIMP results. (Source: Otology and Neurotology)
Source: Otology and Neurotology - January 16, 2022 Category: ENT & OMF Tags: MEDICAL NEUROTOLOGY Source Type: research
Pain and Pain Control With Opioid and Nonopioid Medications After Otologic Surgery
Conclusions:
Surgery with a postauricular approach is associated with higher pain and opioid use following otologic surgery. Patient- and approach-specific opioid prescribing is feasible following otologic surgery. (Source: Otology and Neurotology)
Source: Otology and Neurotology - January 16, 2022 Category: ENT & OMF Tags: MEDICAL NEUROTOLOGY Source Type: research
Transcanal Transvestibular Endoscopic Neurectomy: First Experience
Conclusion:
Even though this study presents a limited number of cases, transcanal transvestibular neurectomy is a promising, safe, and effective procedure in selected cases. (Source: Otology and Neurotology)
Source: Otology and Neurotology - January 16, 2022 Category: ENT & OMF Tags: MEDICAL NEUROTOLOGY Source Type: research
The Feasibility of Eustachian Tube Dilation With a Standard Endovascular Balloon: A Comparative Cadaver Study
Conclusion:
Eustachian tube dilation with a less costly endovascular balloon achieved similar results to an approved eustachian tube dilation device. No damages or any other safety concerns were identified in a cadaver study. (Source: Otology and Neurotology)
Source: Otology and Neurotology - January 16, 2022 Category: ENT & OMF Tags: BASIC SCIENCE Source Type: research
Measurement of Incus and Stapes Velocity Following Sound Stimulus in the Setting of Incudostapedial Joint Separation and Reconstruction
Conclusions:
Isolated ISJ separation in fresh frozen and thawed temporal bones produces stapes velocity transfer function changes that corresponds with the clinically experienced conductive hearing loss. Repair with bone cement produced similar velocity curves to the intact ISJ curve with excellent recovery across mid-frequencies. This model would be useful for future ossicular mechanical studies. (Source: Otology and Neurotology)
Source: Otology and Neurotology - January 16, 2022 Category: ENT & OMF Tags: BASIC SCIENCE Source Type: research
