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{"title":"Nonsurgical Correction of Congenital Concha Cavum Deformity Using a Commercial Ear Molding Device.","authors":"Jia Kim, Hyoseok Seo, Sung-Won Choi, Soo-Keun Kong, Se-Joon Oh","doi":"10.21053/ceo.2021.02292","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.21053/ceo.2021.02292","url":null,"abstract":"Copyright © 2022 by Korean Society of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution Non-Commercial License (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0) which permits unrestricted non-commercial use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited. Clinical and Experimental Otorhinolaryngology Vol. 15, No. 4: 380-382, November 2022 https://doi.org/10.21053/ceo.2021.02292","PeriodicalId":10318,"journal":{"name":"Clinical and Experimental Otorhinolaryngology","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":3.0,"publicationDate":"2022-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://ftp.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pub/pmc/oa_pdf/78/2b/ceo-2021-02292.PMC9723290.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"10347435","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Risk Factors and Characteristics of the Recurrence of Juvenile Nasopharyngeal Angiofibroma: A 22-Year Experience With 123 Cases at a Tertiary Center.","authors":"Ruihua Fang,&nbsp;Wei Sun,&nbsp;Jianbo Shi,&nbsp;Rui Xu,&nbsp;Liang Peng,&nbsp;Yinyan Lai,&nbsp;Fenghong Chen,&nbsp;Yihui Wen,&nbsp;Weiping Wen,&nbsp;Jian Li","doi":"10.21053/ceo.2022.01053","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.21053/ceo.2022.01053","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objectives: </strong>Despite the efficacy of surgical treatments, the high rate of recurrence in juvenile nasopharyngeal angiofibroma (JNA) after surgery remains an unresolved problem. The present study comprehensively analyzed the risk factors and characteristics of JNA recurrence, providing clinical guidance for reducing recurrence.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A total of 123 patients who underwent surgery for JNA between 1997 and 2019 at a single hospital were analyzed retrospectively. Univariate and multivariate analyses were used to assess the clinical risk factors for the recurrence of JNA. The relapse-free survival and annual cumulative recurrence rates were analyzed for subgroups defined according to clinical parameters.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>After screening, 78 of the 123 patients were included in the present study. The main risk factors associated with JNA recurrence included the year of diagnosis, tumor size, sphenoid bone invasion, Radkowski stage, surgical approach, and intraoperative bleeding. Importantly, the surgical approach and sphenoid bone invasion were independent prognostic factors affecting recurrence. Patients who underwent endoscopic surgery without sphenoid bone invasion exhibited longer relapse-free survival. In the present study, the overall cumulative recurrence rate of JNA was 38.7%, and recurrence occurred mainly in the first year after the initial surgery.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Endoscopic surgery achieved better relapse-free survival in JNA patients, and patients with sphenoid bone invasion should be carefully explored to avoid residual JNA. The recurrence rate of JNA differed among subgroups defined based on clinical parameters and was highest in the first year after surgery. Computed tomography or magnetic resonance imaging, along with close follow-up, should be performed strictly within 1 year after the primary operation.</p>","PeriodicalId":10318,"journal":{"name":"Clinical and Experimental Otorhinolaryngology","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":3.0,"publicationDate":"2022-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://ftp.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pub/pmc/oa_pdf/1b/df/ceo-2022-01053.PMC9723283.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"10354603","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Prediction of Occult Lymph Node Metastasis in Early Tongue Cancer.","authors":"Minsu Kwon","doi":"10.21053/ceo.2022.01445","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.21053/ceo.2022.01445","url":null,"abstract":"Copyright © 2022 by Korean Society of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution Non-Commercial License (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0) which permits unrestricted non-commercial use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited. Clinical and Experimental Otorhinolaryngology Vol. 15, No. 4: 297-298, November 2022 https://doi.org/10.21053/ceo.2022.01445","PeriodicalId":10318,"journal":{"name":"Clinical and Experimental Otorhinolaryngology","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":3.0,"publicationDate":"2022-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://ftp.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pub/pmc/oa_pdf/dd/e7/ceo-2022-01445.PMC9723287.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"10352732","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Expanding Indications: Balloon Dilation of the Eustachian Tube for Patients Undergoing Surgery for Chronic Otitis Media.","authors":"So Young Kim","doi":"10.21053/ceo.2022.01410","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.21053/ceo.2022.01410","url":null,"abstract":"Copyright © 2022 by Korean Society of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution Non-Commercial License (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0) which permits unrestricted non-commercial use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited. Clinical and Experimental Otorhinolaryngology Vol. 15, No. 4: 295-296, November 2022 https://doi.org/10.21053/ceo.2022.01410","PeriodicalId":10318,"journal":{"name":"Clinical and Experimental Otorhinolaryngology","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":3.0,"publicationDate":"2022-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://ftp.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pub/pmc/oa_pdf/f7/d9/ceo-2022-01410.PMC9723288.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"10352733","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Endoscopic Debridement of Post-Radiation Nasopharyngeal Necrosis: The Effects of Resurfacing With a Vascularized Flap.","authors":"Bokhyun Song,&nbsp;Hyo Yeol Kim,&nbsp;Yong Gi Jung,&nbsp;Chung-Hwan Baek,&nbsp;Man Ki Chung,&nbsp;Sang Duk Hong","doi":"10.21053/ceo.2022.00465","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.21053/ceo.2022.00465","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objectives: </strong>Post-radiation nasopharyngeal necrosis (PRNN) is a serious complication that severely impacts the quality of life and survival of nasopharyngeal carcinoma patients. Endoscopic debridement is considered the first-line treatment for PRNN. This study aimed to analyze clinical outcomes, focusing on the mucosal resurfacing status and the effectiveness of salvage operations.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Twenty-seven patients who underwent endoscopic debridement were retrospectively analyzed. The patients were divided into two groups according to the initial surgical modality: debridement with a nasoseptal flap (NSF; n=21) and debridement only (no NSF; n=6). Clinical features, postoperative mucosal status, internal carotid artery (ICA) rupture, survival, and final mucosal status were evaluated. The NSF group was categorized according to flap viability to analyze risk factors for flap failure.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Regardless of the initial modality, most patients experienced symptom improvement (96.0% for headache and 100% for foul odor); however, complete cranial nerve palsy did not improve in any patients. In the NSF group, complete healing was observed in 66.7%, while all patients in the no-NSF group underwent salvage surgery because none maintained complete healing. In the NSF group, 19.0% of patients required salvage surgery. After the last operation, favorable symptom improvement was noted (100% for headache and 90.0% for foul odor), and 77.8% had completely healed mucosa, whereas only 14.8% and 7.4% had partial healing and persistent necrotic mucosal status. The necrotic or uncovered NSF subgroup showed statistically non-significant tendencies for old age, advanced necrosis stage, advanced T stage, ICA involvement, high frequency and dose of radiation therapy, diabetes mellitus, and underlying comorbidities. Two ICA ruptures and three deaths occurred.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Resurfacing the nasopharynx with NSF after endoscopic debridement showed better outcomes than debridement only for PRNN treatment. Despite initial NSF failure, additional resurfacing reconstructive surgery offers advantages in symptom mitigation, quality of life, and survival.</p>","PeriodicalId":10318,"journal":{"name":"Clinical and Experimental Otorhinolaryngology","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":3.0,"publicationDate":"2022-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://ftp.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pub/pmc/oa_pdf/33/28/ceo-2022-00465.PMC9723284.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"10349257","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Factors Affecting the Extrusion Rate and Complications After Ventilation Tube Insertion: A Multicenter Registry Study on the Effectiveness of Ventilation Tube Insertion in Pediatric Patients With Chronic Otitis Media With Effusion-Part II.","authors":"Myung Hoon Yoo,&nbsp;Yang-Sun Cho,&nbsp;June Choi,&nbsp;Yun Hoon Choung,&nbsp;Jae-Ho Chung,&nbsp;Jong Woo Chung,&nbsp;Gyu Cheol Han,&nbsp;Beom Cho Jun,&nbsp;Dong-Kee Kim,&nbsp;Kyu Sung Kim,&nbsp;Jun Ho Lee,&nbsp;Kyu-Yup Lee,&nbsp;Seung Hwan Lee,&nbsp;In Seok Moon,&nbsp;Hong Ju Park,&nbsp;Shi Nae Park,&nbsp;Jihye Rhee,&nbsp;Jae Hyun Seo,&nbsp;Seung Geun Yeo","doi":"10.21053/ceo.2022.00934","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.21053/ceo.2022.00934","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objectives: </strong>The impacts of ventilation tube (VT) type and effusion composition on the VT extrusion rate and complications in children with otitis media remain unclear. This part II study evaluated the factors affecting the extrusion rate, recurrence rate, and complications of VT insertion.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A prospective study was conducted between June 2014 and December 2016 (the EVENT study [analysis of the effectiveness of ventilation tube insertion in pediatric patients with chronic otitis media]), with follow-up data collected until the end of 2017. Patients aged <15 years diagnosed with otitis media with effusion who received VT insertion were recruited at 15 tertiary hospitals. The primary outcomes were time to extrusion of VT, time to effusion recurrence, and complications.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Data from 401 patients were analyzed. After excluding the.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>of long-lasting tubes (Paparella type II and T-tubes), silicone tubes (Paparella type I) exhibited a significantly longer extended time to extrusion (mean, 400 days) than titanium tubes (collar-button-type 1.0 mm: mean, 312 days; P<0.001). VT material (hazard ratio [HR], 2.117, 95% confidence interval [CI], 1.254-3.572; P=0.005), age (HR, 3.949; 95% CI, 1.239-12.590; P=0.02), and effusion composition (P=0.005) were significantly associated with the time to recurrence of middle ear effusion. Ears with purulent (mean, 567 days) and glue-like (mean, 588 days) effusions exhibited a shorter time to recurrence than ears with serous (mean, 846 days) or mucoid (mean, 925 days) effusions. The revision VT rates during follow-up were 3.5%, 15.5%, 10.4%, and 38.9% in ears with serous, mucoid, glue-like, and purulent effusions, respectively (P<0.001). The revision surgery rates were higher among patients aged <7 years than among those aged ≥7 years.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Silicone tubes (Paparella type I) were less prone to early extrusion than titanium 1.0 mm tubes. VT type, patient age, and effusion composition affected the time to recurrence of effusion.</p>","PeriodicalId":10318,"journal":{"name":"Clinical and Experimental Otorhinolaryngology","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":3.0,"publicationDate":"2022-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://ftp.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pub/pmc/oa_pdf/e5/67/ceo-2022-00934.PMC9723292.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"10353528","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"The Role of Viruses in the Inception of Chronic Rhinosinusitis.","authors":"Hyeon Seung Lee, Sophia J Volpe, Eugene H Chang","doi":"10.21053/ceo.2022.01004","DOIUrl":"10.21053/ceo.2022.01004","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) is a complex inflammatory disorder that affects between 2% and 16% of adults in the United States, with estimated healthcare costs between 4 and 12 million USD. Viruses are a common etiologic factor for URIs, are frequently identified in the sinuses of patients with CRS, and trigger CRS exacerbations. Therefore, investigating the role of viruses provides an opportunity to identify their role in the pathogenesis of CRS. In this review, we identified the viruses frequently isolated in patients with CRS, as well as their associated immunologic responses and contributions to inflammation. Rhinovirus, parainfluenza virus, influenza virus, and respiratory syncytial virus are the viruses commonly found in patients with CRS. This information allows us to target pathways early in the pathogenesis of CRS, thereby playing a significant role in slowing the progression of this chronic disease.</p>","PeriodicalId":10318,"journal":{"name":"Clinical and Experimental Otorhinolaryngology","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.9,"publicationDate":"2022-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://ftp.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pub/pmc/oa_pdf/bf/0a/ceo-2022-01004.PMC9723285.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"9194818","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Precision Medicine Approach to Cochlear Implantation.","authors":"Yehree Kim, Byung Yoon Choi","doi":"10.21053/ceo.2022.01382","DOIUrl":"10.21053/ceo.2022.01382","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>In the early days of cochlear implantation (CI) surgery, when the types of electrodes were limited and the etiology of sensorineural hearing loss (SNHL) was not well understood, the one-size-fits-all approach to CI held true, as in all other fields. However, in the era of personalized medicine, there have been attempts to associate CI performance with the etiology of SNHL and to establish customized surgical techniques that can maximize performance according to individual cochlear dimensions. Personalized genomic-driven assessments of CI candidates and a better understanding of genotype-phenotype correlations could provide clinically applicable diagnostic and prognostic information about questions such as who, how, and when to implant. Rigorous and strategic imaging assessments also provide better insights into the anatomic etiology of SNHL and cochlear dimensions, leading to individualized surgical techniques to augment CI outcomes. Furthermore, the precision medicine approach to CI is not necessarily limited to preoperative planning, but can be extended to either intraoperative electrode positioning or even the timing of the initial switch-on. In this review, we discuss the implications of personalized diagnoses (both genetic and nongenetic) on the planning and performance of CI in patients with prelingual and postlingual SNHL.</p>","PeriodicalId":10318,"journal":{"name":"Clinical and Experimental Otorhinolaryngology","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.9,"publicationDate":"2022-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://ftp.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pub/pmc/oa_pdf/60/c0/ceo-2022-01382.PMC9723282.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"10351689","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Therapeutic Effect of Multilevel Surgery on Laryngopharyngeal Reflux in Obstructive Sleep Apnea Patients: Impact on the Reflux Symptom Index and Reflux Finding Score.","authors":"Bokhyun Song,&nbsp;Yong Gi Jung,&nbsp;Sang Duk Hong,&nbsp;Eun Kyu Lee,&nbsp;Byung Kil Kim,&nbsp;Song I Park,&nbsp;Sung Ha Jung,&nbsp;Gwanghui Ryu,&nbsp;Hyo Yeol Kim","doi":"10.21053/ceo.2022.00563","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.21053/ceo.2022.00563","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objectives: </strong>Our previous study found that multilevel obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) surgery mitigated laryngopharyngeal reflux (LPR) symptoms in terms of the reflux symptom index (RSI), but no studies have investigated the impact of OSA surgery on laryngoscopic parameters. The aim of this study was to examine the clinical outcome of LPR improvement following OSA surgery, with a focus on both the RSI and the reflux finding score (RFS).</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Prospectively collected data from 28 patients who underwent multilevel OSA surgery from 2017 to 2021 were retrospectively analyzed. Patients were asked to complete the RSI questionnaire and underwent a laryngoscopic examination to evaluate the RFS before and after surgery. Age, height, weight, body mass index (BMI), and polysomnography data before and after surgery were also reviewed.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>After surgery, the total RSI and RFS decreased significantly from 11.96±8.40 to 7.68±6.82 (P=0.003) and from 6.57±3.49 to 3.21±1.87 (P<0.001). The positive rates of RSI and RFS decreased from 28.6% to 17.9% and 32.1% to 0%, respectively. Significant improvements were found in the RSI subdomains of throat clearing, throat mucus, breathing difficulty, troublesome cough, and heartburn sensation, while all RFS subdomains except granuloma improved significantly. In subgroup analyses, no significant differences were found between subgroups based on age, OSA severity, or BMI.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>OSA surgery has the potential to alleviate both LPR symptoms and laryngoscopic.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Additional research integrating more objective techniques and novel treatment strategies is required to better comprehend the clinical impact of OSA surgery on LPR.</p>","PeriodicalId":10318,"journal":{"name":"Clinical and Experimental Otorhinolaryngology","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":3.0,"publicationDate":"2022-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://ftp.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pub/pmc/oa_pdf/c8/f8/ceo-2022-00563.PMC9723289.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"10339858","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"The Expression of Defensin-Associated Genes May Be Correlated With Lymph Node Metastasis of Early-Stage Tongue Cancer.","authors":"Doh Young Lee,&nbsp;J Hun Hah,&nbsp;Woo-Jin Jeong,&nbsp;Eun-Jae Chung,&nbsp;Tack-Kyun Kwon,&nbsp;Soon-Hyun Ahn,&nbsp;Myung-Whun Sung,&nbsp;Seong Keun Kwon","doi":"10.21053/ceo.2022.00150","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.21053/ceo.2022.00150","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objectives: </strong>We aimed to assess the genetic differences between cases of early-stage tongue cancer that were positive or negative for lymph node metastasis.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>In total, 35 cases of tongue cancer with RNA sequencing data were enrolled in this study. The gene expression profile of the following two groups was compared: N0 group (T stage 1 or 2 with N0 stage) and N+ group (T stage 1 or 2 with N+ stage). Using the R and limma packages in the Bioconductor program, we extracted the differentially expressed genes (DEGs). Gene ontology and pathway enrichment analysis were performed using the Database for Annotation, Visualization and Integration Discovery (DAVID) online tool. Immune cell infiltration was analyzed using the CIBERSORT online program. Immunochemical staining of the cancer tissue was evaluated and The Cancer Genome Atlas (TCGA) data were analyzed to validate the identified DEGs.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>No significant differences were found in the infiltration of 22 types of immune cells. Among a total of 51 identified DEGs, 14 genes were significantly upregulated, while 37 genes were significantly downregulated (P<0.01; fold change >2). Pathway analysis revealed significant associations with the arachidonic acid metabolism-related pathway, calcium signaling, and the muscle contraction pathway. The following DEGs were the most significantly different between the two groups: DEFB4A, SPRR2B, DEFB103B, SPRR2G, DEFB4B, and FAM25A. TCGA data showed that DEFB4A and DEFB103B were more highly expressed in the N0 group than in the N+ group, although the difference did not achieve statistical significance. Immunochemical staining of cancer tissue revealed significantly higher expression of defensin in the N0 group.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>. Defensin (DEFB4A, DEFB103B, DEFB4B) may be a novel biomarker for early regional metastasis in T1/2 tongue cancer.</p>","PeriodicalId":10318,"journal":{"name":"Clinical and Experimental Otorhinolaryngology","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":3.0,"publicationDate":"2022-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://ftp.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pub/pmc/oa_pdf/cc/76/ceo-2022-00150.PMC9723293.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"10353529","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}