{"title":"The role of human papillomavirus in the pathogenesis of oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma and the impact of vaccination on disease prevention: a narrative review.","authors":"Muonga Chiyokoma Kabaso, Mahati Iyyappan, Rahma Islam, Deethya Balamurali, Shogo Tajima, Ellie McDougall, Zunair Rahman","doi":"10.1017/S0022215126106124","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1017/S0022215126106124","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>Oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma accounts for over a third of head and neck cancers, with the cost of treatment in the UK reaching £14.3 billion over 15 years. Human papillomavirus (HPV) has surpassed smoking and alcohol as the leading aetiological driver. This review examines HPV pathogenesis and the impact of vaccination on disease prevention.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>PubMed, Embase and Medline were searched for articles published to December 2025, combining terms including oropharyngeal, squamous cell carcinoma, HPV, vaccines, pathogenesis and phosphoinositide 3 kinase. Gynaecological HPV malignancies were excluded, and reference lists were hand-searched.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Human papillomavirus 16 E6 and E7 oncoproteins degrade p53 and retinoblastoma protein, dysregulate phosphoinositide 3 kinase, protein kinase B and mechanistic target of rapamycin signalling and drive genomic instability. p16 is a useful but imperfect surrogate biomarker. Vaccination reduces oral HPV prevalence and is projected to lower incidence, although uptake remains suboptimal among males and in deprived areas.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Gender-neutral vaccination, improved uptake and the development of therapeutic vaccines and phosphoinositide 3 kinase-targeted therapies offer realistic strategies to reduce disease burden.</p>","PeriodicalId":16293,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Laryngology and Otology","volume":" ","pages":"1-7"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2026-11-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"149334220","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Trans-septal suturing versus intranasal splinting following septoplasty: a systematic review and meta-analysis.","authors":"Do Hyun Kim, David W Jang, Sehwan Hwang","doi":"10.1017/S0022215126106185","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1017/S0022215126106185","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objectives: </strong>To compare the efficacy and safety of trans-septal suturing versus intranasal splinting after septoplasty through a systematic review and meta-analysis, focusing on post-operative complications and patient-centred outcomes.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Comparative studies directly evaluating both techniques were included. Pooled odds ratios and standardised mean differences with 95 per cent confidence intervals were calculated.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Seventeen studies involving 1502 patients were included. No significant differences were found in adhesion, crust formation, septal haematoma, septal perforation or post-operative bleeding. Trans-septal suturing significantly reduced post-operative pain (standardised mean differences, -1.09; 95 per cent confidence intervals, -1.68 to -0.49) and sleep disturbance (standardised mean differences, -0.32; 95 per cent confidence intervals, -0.60 to -0.05) but increased operative time (standardised mean differences, 0.65; 95 per cent confidence intervals, 0.19-1.10). Infection and epiphora tended to be less frequent with trans-septal suturing.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Both techniques provide comparable protection against major post-operative complications, but trans-septal suturing improves post-operative comfort at the cost of a modest increase in operative time.</p>","PeriodicalId":16293,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Laryngology and Otology","volume":" ","pages":"1-12"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2026-11-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"149334222","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Exploring referring practitioners' preferences for otolaryngology-head and neck surgery clinical letters.","authors":"Jennifer Eva Payandeh, Richard Gall","doi":"10.1017/S0022215126104897","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1017/S0022215126104897","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objectives: </strong>Effective communication between specialists and primary care providers is important for optimal care. This cross-sectional study explored primary care providers' preferences for concise versus detailed clinical letters in otolaryngology-head and neck surgery.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A survey was sent to primary care providers in Manitoba, Canada, to reflect on their past experiences and review sample concise and detailed letters. Quantitative data were analysed using Wilcoxon matched-pairs signed-rank tests and chi-squared tests. Qualitative responses were thematically analysed.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Seventy-five percent of respondents (57 incomplete responses, 39 complete) preferred concise letters, citing the readability, inclusion of key information and clear treatment plans. Some participants requested the inclusion of interim recommendations and more comprehensive details. Preferences did not differ by profession (<i>p</i> < 0.05).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Most primary care providers prefer concise clinical letters. Detailed rationale and interim plans can be integrated into concise formats to enhance usability without sacrificing essential information. Optimising clinical letters for conciseness may enhance interprofessional communication and care coordination.</p>","PeriodicalId":16293,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Laryngology and Otology","volume":" ","pages":"1-6"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2026-11-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"149334218","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Ebraheem Albazee, Husain Alsaffar, Abdullah Shakhs Alghamdi, Ahmad Saad Alharthi, Bayan Khalid Sabb Gul
{"title":"Efficacy and Safety of Tranexamic Acid in Septorhinoplasty: An Umbrella Review of Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses.","authors":"Ebraheem Albazee, Husain Alsaffar, Abdullah Shakhs Alghamdi, Ahmad Saad Alharthi, Bayan Khalid Sabb Gul","doi":"10.1017/S0022215126106604","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1017/S0022215126106604","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":16293,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Laryngology and Otology","volume":" ","pages":"1-33"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2026-11-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"149334217","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Paediatric Eustachian tube balloon dilatation: the first UK experience.","authors":"Emma Hogg, Grace Khong, Sunil Dutt Sharma","doi":"10.1017/S0022215126106069","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1017/S0022215126106069","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Eustachian tube balloon dilatation is a minimally invasive procedure to treat Eustachian tube dysfunction. Although widely adopted in adults, there are no published UK paediatric series. This project evaluated outcomes of balloon dilatation for Eustachian tube dysfunction in children treated at our tertiary ENT paediatric unit.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A retrospective review was conducted of paediatric patients undergoing balloon dilatation for Eustachian tube dysfunction over a three-year period. Eustachian Tube Dysfunction Questionnaire-7 scores were recorded pre-operatively and at six weeks and three months post-operatively.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Sixteen patients underwent balloon dilatation and 46 per cent of patients had concurrent procedures. The mean pre-operative Eustachian Tube Dysfunction Questionnaire-7 score was 27.1, improving significantly to 12.4 at 6 weeks and 11.25 at 3 months (<i>p</i> < 0.0001). All patients demonstrated symptomatic improvement, including those with repaired cleft palate who had undergone repeated ventilation tube insertion previously.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Balloon dilatation significantly improved patient-reported outcomes in paediatric Eustachian tube dysfunction and this study represents the first reported UK paediatric series.</p>","PeriodicalId":16293,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Laryngology and Otology","volume":" ","pages":"1-3"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2026-11-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"149334219","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Uğur Alptürk, Bülent Topuz, Erdem Mengi, Cüneyt Orhan Kara
{"title":"Early Clinical Benefit And Treatment Tolerability Of Fluticasone Versus Fluticasone-Azelastine Therapy In Moderate-To-Severe Allergic Rhinitis.","authors":"Uğur Alptürk, Bülent Topuz, Erdem Mengi, Cüneyt Orhan Kara","doi":"10.1017/S0022215126106690","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1017/S0022215126106690","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":16293,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Laryngology and Otology","volume":" ","pages":"1-18"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2026-11-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"149334216","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Ali Esseili, Tyler J Gathman, Julio Roque, Lulia Kana, Joseph Norman, Izza Ali, Masanari Kato, Hyunseo Jung, Rachel Goffeney, Sandra Porps, Seilesh Babu
{"title":"Time-dependent predictors of bone-anchored hearing implant extrusion after primary implantation: a longitudinal study.","authors":"Ali Esseili, Tyler J Gathman, Julio Roque, Lulia Kana, Joseph Norman, Izza Ali, Masanari Kato, Hyunseo Jung, Rachel Goffeney, Sandra Porps, Seilesh Babu","doi":"10.1017/S0022215126105982","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1017/S0022215126105982","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>To identify clinical risk factors for spontaneous and traumatic extrusion of bone-anchored hearing implants in adults.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A retrospective cohort study was carried out from 2003 to 2025 at a tertiary-care neurotology centre in adults with primary bone-anchored implantation.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Of 1090 total implanted ears, 73 cases (6.7 per cent) experienced device extrusion. The estimated 10-year incidence of extrusion was 10.2 per cent. Temporal bone radiation and obesity were independently associated with a 5- and 2-fold increased risk of extrusion, respectively, whereas early (<60 days) or frequent (>3 instances) wound complications were not.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Temporal bone radiation and obesity were independent predictors, whereas post-operative wound complications were not. Patients with these risk factors may benefit from close post-operative surveillance.</p>","PeriodicalId":16293,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Laryngology and Otology","volume":" ","pages":"1-6"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2026-11-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"149334221","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Noon Nassr, Kala Kumaresan, Sinnappa Gunasekaran, Nalinda Panditaratne
{"title":"Management and outcomes of small U3-U4 thyroid nodules: do sub-centimetre U3 nodules require biopsy?","authors":"Noon Nassr, Kala Kumaresan, Sinnappa Gunasekaran, Nalinda Panditaratne","doi":"10.1017/S0022215126105301","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1017/S0022215126105301","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>To evaluate management and outcomes of small (≤20 mm) U3-U4 thyroid nodules in UK practice and assess whether selected sub-centimetre U3 nodules require biopsy.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Retrospective cohort study at a UK district general hospital, including U3-U4 thyroid nodules ≤20 mm identified in 2022, with a follow-up to June 2025. The primary outcome was histologically confirmed thyroid malignancy. Secondary outcomes included fine-needle aspiration, cytology and surgical intervention.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Eight-one nodules (73 patients) were included. Sixty-one nodules (75.3 per cent) underwent fine-needle aspiration and 31 nodules (38.3 per cent) underwent surgical procedure. The investigation was driven by ultrasound grade rather than size. Sub-centimetre nodules were less likely to be resolved by fine-needle aspiration or surgical procedure. Among the resected nodules, 26 out of 31 (83.9 per cent) were malignant, with no difference across size bands.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Management of small U3-U4 nodules is determined by ultrasound grade and cytology rather than size. These findings support the consideration of a surveillance-first approach for selected sub-centimetre U3 nodules, provided the appropriate follow-up pathways are in place.</p>","PeriodicalId":16293,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Laryngology and Otology","volume":" ","pages":"1-6"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2026-11-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"149322122","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Regarding 'Does dorsal preservation rhinoplasty preserve nasal airway function? A systematic review'.","authors":"Andre Sousa Machado","doi":"10.1017/S0022215126106215","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1017/S0022215126106215","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This letter responds to a recent systematic review of functional outcomes after dorsal preservation rhinoplasty and proposes where the next studies should look. Global symptom instruments cannot localise obstruction to the internal nasal valve, the structure that preservation is claimed to protect, so the outcome measures dominating this literature are insensitive to the hypothesis under test. Push-down and let-down differ mechanically at the bony vault and piriform aperture and should not be pooled. The review's framework is wholly geometric, yet perceived patency depends substantially on trigeminally mediated mucosal cooling; preservation of the middle vault mucoperichondrium and its innervation is an untested mechanism that would account for consistent subjective gains alongside inconsistent objective ones. Finally, patients selected for preservation have adequate baseline airways, leaving open whether the technique suits those presenting with obstruction. A study design addressing these points is proposed.</p>","PeriodicalId":16293,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Laryngology and Otology","volume":" ","pages":"1-2"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2026-11-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"149322124","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Recurrent Respiratory Papillomatosis: Current Evidence, Knowledge Gaps and Future Directions.","authors":"Emke Van den Broek, Soumaya Asaggau","doi":"10.1017/S0022215126106677","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1017/S0022215126106677","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":16293,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Laryngology and Otology","volume":" ","pages":"1-32"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2026-11-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"149322123","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}