Unplanned Return to Hospital After Same Day Oral Cavity Resection: A Dual Institution Study
CONCLUSION: Unplanned return to the hospital following outpatient oral cavity resection is prevalent and primarily driven by postoperative primary resection site concerns. Among patients selected for same day discharge, no definite population at highest risk of unplanned return was identified.PMID:38321926 | DOI:10.1177/00034894241230355 (Source: The Annals of Otology, Rhinology, and Laryngology)
Source: The Annals of Otology, Rhinology, and Laryngology - February 7, 2024 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Aaron J Meers James D Warren Julia Dmowska Anne C Kane Patrick Tassone Source Type: research

Does REM AHI Predict Persistent OSA After Pediatric Adenotonsillectomy?
CONCLUSION: This study suggests that preoperative REM AHI may be a poor predictor of OSA persistence after adenotonsillectomy. Further study is needed to help characterize how pre-operative REM AHI should impact clinicians' decision making, family counseling and recommendations.PMID:38258762 | DOI:10.1177/00034894241227030 (Source: The Annals of Otology, Rhinology, and Laryngology)
Source: The Annals of Otology, Rhinology, and Laryngology - January 23, 2024 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Caroline M Fields Nicolas S Poupore Jenna H Barengo Hussein Smaily Shaun A Nguyen Jacqueline Angles Clarice S Clemmens Phayvanh P Pecha William W Carroll Source Type: research

Analysis of the Clinical Course of Children With Initial Negative Polysomnography
CONCLUSION: A significant minority of children who initially tested negative for pediatric obstructive sleep apnea met criteria for diagnosis on follow up PSG. Additionally, other children with initial negative PSG underwent adenotonsillectomy for worsening symptoms in lieu of repeat testing. Patients should be educated that snoring in children could persist or worsen over time, even in the setting of a initial negative PSG.PMID:38251665 | DOI:10.1177/00034894241227038 (Source: The Annals of Otology, Rhinology, and Laryngology)
Source: The Annals of Otology, Rhinology, and Laryngology - January 22, 2024 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Arman Maqsudlu Ajay S Nathan Elizabeth J Silber David O Danis Jessica R Levi Source Type: research

Anatomic Relationship Between the Head of the Middle Turbinate and First Olfactory Filum: A Radiographic Assessment
CONCLUSIONS: In our study, the head of the MT was reliably at or anterior to the FOF in all subjects, suggesting its utility as a fixed landmark in endoscopic sinus surgery, particularly in the EMLP.LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: N/A.PMID:38240258 | DOI:10.1177/00034894241227034 (Source: The Annals of Otology, Rhinology, and Laryngology)
Source: The Annals of Otology, Rhinology, and Laryngology - January 19, 2024 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Isaac P Obermeyer Cecilia H Nguyen Frederick Yoo Rohit Garg Edward C Kuan Source Type: research

Disparities in Olfactory Dysfunction in African Americans
CONCLUSION: On both tests of olfaction, AA performed worse than Whites and a greater proportion of AA were considered hyposmic compared to Whites. This is a discrepancy with self-reported olfaction, which showed no difference between Whites and AA. AA performed significantly worse than their White counterparts on several scents, with possible implications regarding cultural appropriateness of scents used in olfactory testing.PMID:38235801 | DOI:10.1177/00034894231222693 (Source: The Annals of Otology, Rhinology, and Laryngology)
Source: The Annals of Otology, Rhinology, and Laryngology - January 18, 2024 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Nicholas J Choi Kevin J Sykes Mark Villwock Jennifer Villwock Source Type: research

Dynamic Molecular Markers of Otosclerosis in the Human Cochlea
CONCLUSIONS: Our results propose that the activity and function of TGF-1 may play a key role in the development and pathogenesis of otosclerosis. Further studies utilizing a higher number of temporal bone specimens will be helpful for future analysis and to help decipher its role as a potential target in therapeutic interventions.PMID:38197255 | DOI:10.1177/00034894231225134 (Source: The Annals of Otology, Rhinology, and Laryngology)
Source: The Annals of Otology, Rhinology, and Laryngology - January 10, 2024 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Sarah Hodge Ivan A Lopez Alex Cronkite John House Hirooki Matsui Gail Ishiyama Akira Ishiyama Source Type: research

The Effectiveness of Salvage Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Following Combined Steroid Therapy for Refractory Sudden Sensorineural Hearing Loss
CONCLUSIONS: In patients with refractory SSNHL after steroid combined therapy, salvage HBOT showed a significant effect on hearing gain and recovery rate.PMID:38197374 | DOI:10.1177/00034894231222692 (Source: The Annals of Otology, Rhinology, and Laryngology)
Source: The Annals of Otology, Rhinology, and Laryngology - January 10, 2024 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Jung Woo Lee Hwabin Kim Soo-Keun Kong Jia Kim Sung-Won Choi Se-Joon Oh Source Type: research

Eustachian Tube Balloon Dilation in Children: Short- and Long-Term Outcome
CONCLUSIONS: The high subjective benefit and some significant objective improvement warrants further analysis of ETBD as part of the therapeutic management in pediatric CETD.PMID:38197378 | DOI:10.1177/00034894231221888 (Source: The Annals of Otology, Rhinology, and Laryngology)
Source: The Annals of Otology, Rhinology, and Laryngology - January 10, 2024 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Nicolas G ürtler Flurin Honegger Source Type: research

A Large Cohort Analysis of Epiglottic Phenotypes and Pharyngeal Residue
CONCLUSION: Abnormal epiglottic movement is associated with aspiration, and in this study we find that abnormal epiglottic movement increases the risk of vallecular residue and that older age is a risk factor for residue. The resting properties of the epiglottis do not appear to be associated with abnormal epiglottic movement or residue.PMID:38197379 | DOI:10.1177/00034894231218892 (Source: The Annals of Otology, Rhinology, and Laryngology)
Source: The Annals of Otology, Rhinology, and Laryngology - January 10, 2024 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Adam Kravietz Tyler Crosby Jackie Yang Stamatela Balou Gregory R Dion Ashley Logan Milan R Amin Source Type: research

De-Epithelialized Viable Tracheal Allotransplantation Without Immunosuppressants: 5-Year Follow-Up
CONCLUSION: The present study demonstrates that transplantation of the de-epithelialized viable tracheal allograft without immunosuppressants is safe and promising for patients with long laryngotracheal stenosis or defects, especially for those with malignant tumor resections.PMID:38197389 | DOI:10.1177/00034894231221900 (Source: The Annals of Otology, Rhinology, and Laryngology)
Source: The Annals of Otology, Rhinology, and Laryngology - January 10, 2024 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Pengcheng Cui Daqing Zhao Leping Liang Pengfei Liu Shuqin Li Source Type: research

Normal Weight Central Obesity is a Poor Prognostic Factor for Sudden Sensorineural Hearing Loss
CONCLUSIONS: NWCO may significantly affect the prognosis of SSNHL.PMID:38186353 | DOI:10.1177/00034894231223573 (Source: The Annals of Otology, Rhinology, and Laryngology)
Source: The Annals of Otology, Rhinology, and Laryngology - January 8, 2024 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Shih-Wei Wang Shu-Yu Tai Chin-Kuo Chen Kuan-Hui Li Ning-Chia Chang Ling-Feng Wang Hui-Li Liu Kuen-Yao Ho Chen-Yu Chien Source Type: research

Normal Weight Central Obesity is a Poor Prognostic Factor for Sudden Sensorineural Hearing Loss
CONCLUSIONS: NWCO may significantly affect the prognosis of SSNHL.PMID:38186353 | DOI:10.1177/00034894231223573 (Source: The Annals of Otology, Rhinology, and Laryngology)
Source: The Annals of Otology, Rhinology, and Laryngology - January 8, 2024 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Shih-Wei Wang Shu-Yu Tai Chin-Kuo Chen Kuan-Hui Li Ning-Chia Chang Ling-Feng Wang Hui-Li Liu Kuen-Yao Ho Chen-Yu Chien Source Type: research

Rethinking Perioperative Antibiotic Prophylaxis for Low-Risk Head and Neck Procedures
CONCLUSION: These data highlight the need for antibiotic stewardship interventions and partnerships between antibiotic stewardship teams and surgical services.PMID:38183237 | DOI:10.1177/00034894231222690 (Source: The Annals of Otology, Rhinology, and Laryngology)
Source: The Annals of Otology, Rhinology, and Laryngology - January 6, 2024 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Avery Nelson Jordan W Baur Alison Lew Natasha N Pettit Cynthia T Nguyen Source Type: research

Propofol Infusion Syndrome Following Endoscopic Tracheoplasty and Jet Ventilation: Case Report
CONCLUSIONS: Propofol is often used as an anesthetic for jet ventilation during otolaryngologic airway surgery. Propofol related infusion syndrome is an uncommon but life-threatening peri-operative complication that should be considered in any patient with an unusual post-operative recovery characterized by metabolic acidosis, ECG changes, end organ damage, and elevated lactate.PMID:38183238 | DOI:10.1177/00034894231223574 (Source: The Annals of Otology, Rhinology, and Laryngology)
Source: The Annals of Otology, Rhinology, and Laryngology - January 6, 2024 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Bonnie Chen Andrew Tran Mohammed Alnijoumi Mark R Gilbert Source Type: research

Rethinking Perioperative Antibiotic Prophylaxis for Low-Risk Head and Neck Procedures
CONCLUSION: These data highlight the need for antibiotic stewardship interventions and partnerships between antibiotic stewardship teams and surgical services.PMID:38183237 | DOI:10.1177/00034894231222690 (Source: The Annals of Otology, Rhinology, and Laryngology)
Source: The Annals of Otology, Rhinology, and Laryngology - January 6, 2024 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Avery Nelson Jordan W Baur Alison Lew Natasha N Pettit Cynthia T Nguyen Source Type: research