Analysis of the effect of reconstructing the ossicular chain under otoendoscopy with and without a stapes superstructure
CONCLUSIONS AND SIGNIFICANCE: The stapes superstructure has an important positive effect on the postoperative outcome of endoscopic ossicular chain reconstruction.PMID:38436696 | DOI:10.1080/00016489.2024.2322965 (Source: Acta Oto-Laryngologica)
Source: Acta Oto-Laryngologica - March 4, 2024 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Yufeng Yang Wenjing Gui Cong Wu Xianmin Wu Source Type: research
Development and Validation of an Automated Classifier to Diagnose Acute Otitis Media
This diagnostic study analyzes the validity of an artificial intelligence decision-support tool for the diagnosis of acute otitis media. (Source: JAMA Pediatrics)
Source: JAMA Pediatrics - March 4, 2024 Category: Pediatrics Source Type: research
Intraoperative ossicular chain status in patients with chronic otits media
This study aimed to evaluate the ossicular status in COM patients undergoing surgery and correlate the findings with preoperative otoscopic and audiogram assessments. The primary focus was to discern differences in ossicular involvement between squamous and mucosal diseases, shedding light on distinct pathologies crucial for tailoring surgical interventions.A total of 98 patients with COM (26 squamous disease, 72 mucosal disease) were included in the study. Analysis revealed the incus as the most commonly eroded ossicle, observed in 25 of 26 patients with squamous disease and 19 of 72 patients with mucosal disease. Convers...
Source: Indian Journal of Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery - March 2, 2024 Category: ENT & OMF Source Type: research
Correlation Between Pure Tone Audiometry Values and Middle Ear Ossicular Chain Status in Chronic Otitis Media: Study in a Tertiary Health Care Centre
ConclusionThere is a good correlation between the hearing threshold of the patient and the status of ossicular chain. Preoperative knowledge of the degree of hearing loss and status of ossicular chain would allow the surgeon to plan proper ossicular reconstruction and give the patient a better advice regarding prognosis of hearing improvement after surgery. (Source: Indian Journal of Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery)
Source: Indian Journal of Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery - March 2, 2024 Category: ENT & OMF Source Type: research
The Impact of COVID-19 Restrictions on Hospital Admissions of Common Head and Neck Infections
CONCLUSION: Following the implementation of COVID-19 restrictions, there was a decrease in admissions due to pediatric croup and adult orbital infections with an overall decrease in pediatric Otolaryngology-infection related admissions.LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: 3 Laryngoscope, 2024.PMID:38415842 | DOI:10.1002/lary.31366 (Source: Rural Remote Health)
Source: Rural Remote Health - February 28, 2024 Category: Rural Health Authors: Matthew Urichuk Jason Lee Azzi Darren J Leitao Source Type: research
Trends in low-value GP care during the COVID-19 pandemic: a retrospective cohort study
CONCLUSIONS: This study shows that both the rate of episodes as well as the rate at which low-value care was provided have generally been affected by the COVID-19 restrictions. Furthermore, it shows that the magnitude of the impact of the restrictions varies depending on the type of low-value care. This indicates that deimplementation of low-value care requires tailored (multiple) interventions and may not be achieved through a single disruption or intervention alone.PMID:38418951 | PMC:PMC10900726 | DOI:10.1186/s12875-024-02306-7 (Source: Primary Care)
Source: Primary Care - February 28, 2024 Category: Primary Care Authors: Joris L J M M üskens Tim C Olde Hartman Henk J Schers Reinier P Akkermans Gert P Westert Rudolf B Kool Simone A van Dulmen Source Type: research
The Impact of COVID-19 Restrictions on Hospital Admissions of Common Head and Neck Infections
CONCLUSION: Following the implementation of COVID-19 restrictions, there was a decrease in admissions due to pediatric croup and adult orbital infections with an overall decrease in pediatric Otolaryngology-infection related admissions.LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: 3 Laryngoscope, 2024.PMID:38415842 | DOI:10.1002/lary.31366 (Source: Rural Remote Health)
Source: Rural Remote Health - February 28, 2024 Category: Rural Health Authors: Matthew Urichuk Jason Lee Azzi Darren J Leitao Source Type: research
How common is otogenic meningitis? A retrospective study in southern Sweden over 18 years
ConclusionAOM is an important cause of meningitis in children and adults. Though bacterial meningitis almost disappeared in children < 2 years after the introduction of PCV, the incidence of pneumococcal meningitis in adults seems to have increased. (Source: Infection)
Source: Infection - February 28, 2024 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: research
Ossicular Reconstruction With Various Degrees of Malleus Preservation in Patients With Chronic Otitis Media
Conclusions: Our results indicate that complex cases compromised by adhesions, cholesteatoma, and cholesterol granuloma have worse outcomes regarding hearing improvement and success rates, while those with intact stapes suprastructure have better outcomes. Malleus was maximally preserved in the patients of this study; however, this showed no significant prognostic benefit in hearing.PMID:38411122 | DOI:10.1177/01455613241230843 (Source: Ear, Nose and Throat Journal)
Source: Ear, Nose and Throat Journal - February 27, 2024 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Lian-Jie Lin Bo-Cheng Chen Chih-Ying Chen Peir-Rong Chen Yu-Fu Chou Source Type: research
Ossicular Reconstruction With Various Degrees of Malleus Preservation in Patients With Chronic Otitis Media
Conclusions: Our results indicate that complex cases compromised by adhesions, cholesteatoma, and cholesterol granuloma have worse outcomes regarding hearing improvement and success rates, while those with intact stapes suprastructure have better outcomes. Malleus was maximally preserved in the patients of this study; however, this showed no significant prognostic benefit in hearing.PMID:38411122 | DOI:10.1177/01455613241230843 (Source: Ear, Nose and Throat Journal)
Source: Ear, Nose and Throat Journal - February 27, 2024 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Lian-Jie Lin Bo-Cheng Chen Chih-Ying Chen Peir-Rong Chen Yu-Fu Chou Source Type: research
Ossicular Reconstruction With Various Degrees of Malleus Preservation in Patients With Chronic Otitis Media
Conclusions: Our results indicate that complex cases compromised by adhesions, cholesteatoma, and cholesterol granuloma have worse outcomes regarding hearing improvement and success rates, while those with intact stapes suprastructure have better outcomes. Malleus was maximally preserved in the patients of this study; however, this showed no significant prognostic benefit in hearing.PMID:38411122 | DOI:10.1177/01455613241230843 (Source: Ear, Nose and Throat Journal)
Source: Ear, Nose and Throat Journal - February 27, 2024 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Lian-Jie Lin Bo-Cheng Chen Chih-Ying Chen Peir-Rong Chen Yu-Fu Chou Source Type: research
Knowledge, Attitude, and Practices Regarding Risk Factors for Otitis Media among Caretakers of Children in Puducherry – A Descriptive Cross Sectional Study
AbstractOtitis media is a common childhood disease in developing countries and is the most important cause of preventable hearing loss among Indian children. To study the knowledge, attitude, and practices regarding risk factors for otitis media among caretakers of children in Puducherry. This was a questionnaire based descriptive cross-sectional study conducted from April 2023 to June 2023. All the caregivers of children aged 2 –12 years presented or diagnosed with otitis media under our inclusion criteria were interviewed. Overall, most caretakers displayed good knowledge (67%), positive attitude (62%) and good care-se...
Source: Indian Journal of Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery - February 24, 2024 Category: ENT & OMF Source Type: research
Pathogenic Potential of < em > Turicella otitidis < /em > and < em > Staphylococcus auricularis < /em > : A Case Report
Conclusions: Our findings suggest the potential pathogenicity of T. otitidis and S. auricularis, especially among patients with prior ear surgery and tympanic membrane perforation. Violation of the epithelial barrier from surgery or trauma may contribute to their pathogenicity. Future study is warranted to elucidate pathogenicity of normal aural flora and its mechanisms.PMID:38389189 | DOI:10.1177/01455613241230245 (Source: Ear, Nose and Throat Journal)
Source: Ear, Nose and Throat Journal - February 23, 2024 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Madeline M Marker Janet S Choi Tina C Huang Source Type: research
Pathogenic Potential of < em > Turicella otitidis < /em > and < em > Staphylococcus auricularis < /em > : A Case Report
Conclusions: Our findings suggest the potential pathogenicity of T. otitidis and S. auricularis, especially among patients with prior ear surgery and tympanic membrane perforation. Violation of the epithelial barrier from surgery or trauma may contribute to their pathogenicity. Future study is warranted to elucidate pathogenicity of normal aural flora and its mechanisms.PMID:38389189 | DOI:10.1177/01455613241230245 (Source: Ear, Nose and Throat Journal)
Source: Ear, Nose and Throat Journal - February 23, 2024 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Madeline M Marker Janet S Choi Tina C Huang Source Type: research
