Infections of the Ears, Nose, Throat, and Sinuses. Edited by Marlene L. Durand and Daniel G. Deschler . Heidelberg, Germany: Springer; 2018; 404 pp. $199.00
The Laryngoscope, EarlyView. (Source: The Laryngoscope)
Source: The Laryngoscope - November 28, 2018 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Andrew H. Murr Tags: General Otolaryngology Source Type: research

Correlating laryngoscopic appearance of laryngeal lesions with histopathology
ConclusionsLaryngoscopic and microscopic appearance of vascular stippling could inform clinicians on diagnostic sampling of suspicious laryngeal lesions that reduces delay in diagnosis. The low sensitivity of vascular stippling underlies the importance of maintaining high clinical suspicion and proceeding to the operating theater for adequate tissue sampling.Level of Evidence3Laryngoscope, 2018 (Source: The Laryngoscope)
Source: The Laryngoscope - November 28, 2018 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Mursalin M. Anis Tags: Laryngology Source Type: research

Vocal motor control and central auditory impairments in unilateral vocal fold paralysis
ConclusionCombined central vocal motor control and auditory processing impairments in treated UVFP highlight reciprocal interdependency of sensory and motor systems. This pilot study suggests that peripheral motor impairment of the larynx can degrade central auditory processing, which in turn may contribute to vocal motor control impairment. A more complete restoration communicative function in UVFP will require deeper understanding of sensory, motor, and sensorimotor aspects of the human communication loop.Level of Evidence3bLaryngoscope, 2018 (Source: The Laryngoscope)
Source: The Laryngoscope - November 28, 2018 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Molly L. Naunheim, Katherine C. Yung, Sarah L. Schneider, Jennifer Henderson ‐Sabes, Hardik Kothare, Danielle Mizuiri, David J. Klein, John F. Houde, Srikantan S. Nagarajan, Steven W. Cheung Tags: Laryngology Source Type: research

When to replace legacy cochlear implants for technological upgrades: Indications and outcomes
ConclusionPost ‐CIR audiological benefit was stable or improved compared to pre‐CIR results in all categories by 3 months after reactivation. Given these results, patients who are unable to use the most current external processors due to incompatibility with a legacy internal device could consider reimplanatio n to optimize their overall performance with a cochlear implant.Level of Evidence4.Laryngoscope, 2018 (Source: The Laryngoscope)
Source: The Laryngoscope - November 28, 2018 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Meredith A. Holcomb, Jane A. Burton, James R. Dornhoffer, Elizabeth L. Camposeo, Ted A. Meyer, Theodore R. McRackan Tags: Otology/Neurotology Source Type: research

SDHx gene detection and clinical Phenotypic analysis of multiple paraganglioma in the head and neck
ConclusionIn patients with multiple PGL in the head and neck, these are accompanied by a genetic mutation of the germ cell. In this case study, this mutation was most commonly a mutation of the SDHD gene.Level of Evidence4.Laryngoscope, 2018 (Source: The Laryngoscope)
Source: The Laryngoscope - November 28, 2018 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Yiming Ding, Yaru Feng, Michael Wells, Zhigang Huang, Xiaohong Chen Tags: Head and Neck Source Type: research

Surgery of the major salivary glands and its impact on salivary flow —A review
ConclusionsHead and neck surgeons should inform their patients more accurately about reduced salivary flow and possible xerostomia after salivary gland surgery, and focus more on conservative strategies and minimally invasive techniques.Laryngoscope, 2018 (Source: The Laryngoscope)
Source: The Laryngoscope - November 26, 2018 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Marc Burghartz, Stephan Hackenberg, Christian Sittel, Rudolf Hagen Tags: Head and Neck Source Type: research

Automated Quantification of Vocal Fold Motion in a Recurrent Laryngeal Nerve Injury Mouse Model
ConclusionsOur motion ‐analysis software provides novel objective, quantitative, and repeatable metrics to detect and describe subtle VF dysfunction in mice that corresponds with underlying RLN degeneration and recovery. Adaptation of our tracking software for use with human patients is underway.Level of EvidenceNALaryngoscope, 2018 (Source: The Laryngoscope)
Source: The Laryngoscope - November 26, 2018 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Megan M. Haney, Ali Hamad, Emily Leary, Filiz Bunyak, Teresa E. Lever Tags: Laryngology Source Type: research

Antileukotrienes improve naso ‐ocular symptoms and biomarkers in patients with NARES and asthma
ConclusionNARES patients may benefit from treatment with montelukast. In particular, the presence of concomitant asthma may be predictive of a greater efficacy.Level of Evidence2.Laryngoscope, 2018 (Source: The Laryngoscope)
Source: The Laryngoscope - November 26, 2018 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Eugenio De Corso, Roberta Anzivino, Jacopo Galli, Silvia Baroni, Walter Di Nardo, Carla De Vita, Antonio Salvati, Chiara Autilio, Stefano Settimi, Dario Mele, Gaetano Paludetti, Joaquim Mullol Tags: Allergy/Rhinology Source Type: research

Smartphone telemedical emergency department consults for screening of nonacute dizziness
ConclusionsOur initial proof ‐of‐concept study shows that remote screening of BPPV is possible with high specificity. Because the DHT is easily taught, having a remote otolaryngologist interpret the resulting eye movements may increase usage of the test and may lead to cost savings.Level of Evidence4Laryngoscope, 2018 (Source: The Laryngoscope)
Source: The Laryngoscope - November 26, 2018 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Manan U. Shah, Seth Lotterman, Daniel Roberts, Marc Eisen Tags: Otology/Neurotology Source Type: research

The shifting relationship between weight and pediatric obstructive sleep apnea: A historical review
ConclusionsWe may need new and different treatments for obesity ‐associated OSA as adenotonsillectomy—which is effective at reversing failure to thrive in OSA—is not as effective at treating OSA in children with obesity. One option is drug‐induced sleep endoscopy, which could personalize and improve surgical treatment of OSA. There is some evidence that therapies used for OSA in adults (e.g., weight loss and positive airway pressure) are also helpful for overweight/obese children with OSA.Laryngoscope, 2018 (Source: The Laryngoscope)
Source: The Laryngoscope - November 25, 2018 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Katherine R. Keefe, Prachi N. Patel, Jessica R. Levi Tags: Pediatrics Source Type: research

Presentation and eustachian tube function test results in children evaluated at a specialty clinic
ConclusionsETD in children is often associated with residual or regrowth of adenoids and inflammation. Caution should be taken assigning a uniform phenotype and treatment prior to thorough evaluation and testing.Level of Evidence4Laryngoscope, 2018 (Source: The Laryngoscope)
Source: The Laryngoscope - November 25, 2018 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Cuneyt M. Alper, Miriam S. Teixeira, Beverly C. Richert, J. Douglas Swarts Tags: Pediatrics Source Type: research

Isolated Paresis of Laryngeal Adduction: What Are the Laryngoscopic and Stroboscopic Findings?
ConclusionsFindings on VLS as described suggest isolated paresis of laryngeal adduction and should warrant indication of LEMG for definite diagnosis. Voice improvement may be related to clinical and LEMG findings.Level of Evidence4Laryngoscope, 2018 (Source: The Laryngoscope)
Source: The Laryngoscope - November 25, 2018 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Rui Imamura, Agatha M. Marcelo, Domingos H. Tsuji Tags: Laryngology Source Type: research

Ergonomic hazards in otolaryngology
ConclusionsOur data suggest that pain and disability induced by poor ergonomics are widespread among the otolaryngology community and confirm that surgeons rarely receive ergonomic training in the surgical context. Additionally, intraoperative observational findings identified that the majority of observed surgeons display poor posture, particularly a poor cervical angle and use of ergonomic setups, both of which increase ergonomic risk hazard. These data provide guidance for future interventional studies.Level of EvidenceNALaryngoscope, 2018 (Source: The Laryngoscope)
Source: The Laryngoscope - November 25, 2018 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Yona Vaisbuch, Ksenia A. Aaron, Justin M. Moore, John Vaughan, Yifei Ma, Raghav Gupta, Robert K. Jackler Tags: General Otolaryngology Source Type: research

The effects of cryotherapy on vocal fold healing in a rabbit model
ConclusionsCryotherapy can inhibit the inflammatory reaction and simulate a fetal healing environment in extracellular matrix synthesis to regenerate vocal fold tissue with less fibrosis. Histological results showed that cryotherapy achieves a mature healing result with less scar, which tends to return to normal. In summary, the findings of this study suggest that administration of cryotherapy at the time of injury has the potential to minimize vocal fold scarring.Level of EvidenceNALaryngoscope, 2018 (Source: The Laryngoscope)
Source: The Laryngoscope - November 23, 2018 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Ting Gong, Chi Zhang, Jing Kang, Zhewei Lou, Austin Scholp, Jack J. Jiang Tags: Laryngology Source Type: research

Acute inflammatory response to contrast agent aspiration and its mechanisms in the rat lung
ConclusionsBa caused significantly more acute lung inflammation in a rodent model than did ioinic and nonionic iodinated CAs. Nonionic contrast did not cause any discernible inflammatory response in the lungs, suggesting that it may be the safest contrast for videofluoroscopic swallow studies.Level of EvidenceNA (Source: The Laryngoscope)
Source: The Laryngoscope - November 22, 2018 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Rumi Ueha, Nogah Nativ ‐Zeltzer, Taku Sato, Takao Goto, Takaharu Nito, Peter C Belafsky, Tatsuya Yamasoba Tags: Bronchoesophagology Source Type: research