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Dysphagia Care in the United States: Examining the Impact of the Affordable Care Act on Access to Care. 美国的吞咽困难护理:检查平价医疗法案对获得护理的影响。
IF 2.6 3区 医学
Otolaryngology- Head and Neck Surgery Pub Date : 2025-07-01 Epub Date: 2025-04-01 DOI: 10.1002/ohn.1239
Robin Zhao, Linh He, Sara W Albert, Alexandra Li, Anaïs Rameau
{"title":"Dysphagia Care in the United States: Examining the Impact of the Affordable Care Act on Access to Care.","authors":"Robin Zhao, Linh He, Sara W Albert, Alexandra Li, Anaïs Rameau","doi":"10.1002/ohn.1239","DOIUrl":"10.1002/ohn.1239","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>To report the odds of dysphagia treatment among adults with self-reported dysphagia before and after the implementation of the Affordable Care Act (ACA).</p><p><strong>Study design: </strong>Cross-sectional analysis.</p><p><strong>Setting: </strong>National Health Interview Survey (NHIS).</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Multivariate logistic regression.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>This study included 490 million individuals from the 2012 and 2022 NHIS in weighted responses. Among 235 million individuals in 2012, 9.4 million (4.0%) reported dysphagia (median age, 56.0 years; interquartile range [IQR], 40.0-68.0 years; 60% female). Among 255 million adults in 2022, 15 million (5.9%) reported dysphagia (median age, 58.0 years; IQR, 40.0-71.0 years; 57% female). After adjusting for sociodemographic factors, adults in 2022 were significantly more likely than those in 2012 to report dysphagia (adjusted odds ratio [aOR], 1.64; CI, 1.43-1.87). However, there was no significant difference in the odds of reporting dysphagia treatment between 2012 and 2022. Subgroup analyses by age, race and ethnicity, and insurance type also revealed no significant differences when comparing the 2012 and 2022 cohorts. When examining general access to care, adults reporting dysphagia in 2022 were significantly less likely to delay medical care due to the cost compared to adults reporting dysphagia in 2012 (aOR, 0.52; 95% CI, 0.43-0.62).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Although more adults reported dysphagia in 2022 than in 2012, our results show no significant improvement in access to dysphagia treatment. This suggests that, although the ACA reduced cost-related barriers, it has not adequately addressed access to dysphagia care.</p><p><strong>Level of evidence: </strong>IV.</p>","PeriodicalId":19707,"journal":{"name":"Otolaryngology- Head and Neck Surgery","volume":" ","pages":"162-170"},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2025-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143753889","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Microtia Reconstruction Practices Among Otolaryngologists in the United States. 美国耳鼻喉科医师的小耳廓重建实践。
IF 2.6 3区 医学
Otolaryngology- Head and Neck Surgery Pub Date : 2025-07-01 Epub Date: 2025-04-14 DOI: 10.1002/ohn.1245
Arianna Winchester, Michele Santacatterina, Wenqing Yang, Zahrah Taufique, Danielle F Eytan
{"title":"Microtia Reconstruction Practices Among Otolaryngologists in the United States.","authors":"Arianna Winchester, Michele Santacatterina, Wenqing Yang, Zahrah Taufique, Danielle F Eytan","doi":"10.1002/ohn.1245","DOIUrl":"10.1002/ohn.1245","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>This study aims to describe current practices among otolaryngology-trained microtia surgeons in the United States.</p><p><strong>Study design: </strong>Survey.</p><p><strong>Setting: </strong>A tertiary care center.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A 22-question anonymous digital survey of practice patterns and surgical methods was distributed to all members of the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (AAFPRS) and the American Society of Pediatric Otolaryngology (ASPO). Responses were analyzed using descriptive statistics and linear regression models.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Of 1730 eligible members, 83 (4.8%) responses were collected. Forty-three (51.8%) were AAFPRS members, 39 (47.0%) were ASPO members, and 1 (1.2%) reported dual membership. Respondents had multiple practice settings, were at different stages in their experience, and were well-distributed geographically. Forty (48.2%) don't perform microtia repair and half (52.5%) refer to an FPRS-trained colleague. Among microtia surgeons, most (N = 30, 69.8%) received fellowship training. Autologous reconstruction was the most popular method for training and practice; however, most perform multiple methods (N = 33, 76.7%). Autologous rib training was positively correlated with experience of >20 years. Those with combined autologous/alloplastic practice were more frequently trained by PO fellowship. Surgical site infection was the most frequent complication and was seen more often by those trained via residency alone (OR 12.8, P < .05). Those who trained in autologous rib alone were less likely to encounter postoperative graft exposure (OR 5.0, P < .05); however, they were more likely to encounter skin and soft tissue infection (OR 0.07, P < .05).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Otolaryngology-trained microtia surgeons come from a variety of academic backgrounds and progress to varied practices. They are trained and practice both alloplastic and autologous repair methods, although autologous methods remain the most common.</p>","PeriodicalId":19707,"journal":{"name":"Otolaryngology- Head and Neck Surgery","volume":" ","pages":"49-57"},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2025-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144009022","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Characteristics and Prognosis of Patients With Non-Syndromic Sensorineural Hearing Loss Associated With Myo15a Mutations. 与Myo15a突变相关的非综合征性感音神经性听力损失患者的特征和预后
IF 2.6 3区 医学
Otolaryngology- Head and Neck Surgery Pub Date : 2025-06-01 Epub Date: 2025-03-07 DOI: 10.1002/ohn.1200
Yueying Wang, Shubin Fang, Xiaoqing Cen, Yue Liang, Anhai Chen, Lusha Huang, Juan Wang, Guanxia Xiong, Kaitian Chen
{"title":"Characteristics and Prognosis of Patients With Non-Syndromic Sensorineural Hearing Loss Associated With Myo15a Mutations.","authors":"Yueying Wang, Shubin Fang, Xiaoqing Cen, Yue Liang, Anhai Chen, Lusha Huang, Juan Wang, Guanxia Xiong, Kaitian Chen","doi":"10.1002/ohn.1200","DOIUrl":"10.1002/ohn.1200","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>This study aims to investigate the characteristics of hearing loss associated with MYO15A mutations and to analyze the longitudinal prognosis over a 4-year period using different treatment modalities, including cochlear implants (CIs), hearing aids (HAs), and conservative management.</p><p><strong>Study design: </strong>A retrospective case review.</p><p><strong>Setting: </strong>A tertiary referral center.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Sequencing was performed to recruit patients with potentially pathogenic MYO15A mutation-induced hearing loss. Audiological data, radiological imaging, and assessment of hearing and speech performance before and after different treatments were analyzed in combination with patients' genotypes.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Sixteen patients with MYO15A mutation-induced deafness from 14 unrelated pedigrees were enrolled, carrying 5 previously unreported mutations: c.3660_3666delinsAA (p.Glu1221fs), c.4635delG (p.Val1545fs), c.6664A>G (p.Met2222Val), c.8215delG (p.Ala2739fs), and c.8897delG (p.Gly2966fs). Inner ear malformations were observed in 3 patients. CI recipients exhibited significant improvements in hearing and speech abilities 1-year post-implantation, while individuals using HAs showed a gradual improvement trend over a 4-year period. Notably, even those with bilateral cochlear aperture atresia achieved satisfactory hearing and speech outcomes following early CIs.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Patients with MYO15A mutations who underwent CIs generally demonstrated earlier improvements in hearing and speech development compared to those using HAs. Early genetic detection and timely implementation of assistive acoustic stimulation are recommended for optimal outcomes.</p>","PeriodicalId":19707,"journal":{"name":"Otolaryngology- Head and Neck Surgery","volume":" ","pages":"2051-2057"},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2025-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143573578","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Predictors of Hypoglossal Nerve Stimulator Usage: A Growth Curve Analysis Study. 舌下神经刺激器使用的预测因素:生长曲线分析研究。
IF 2.6 3区 医学
Otolaryngology- Head and Neck Surgery Pub Date : 2025-06-01 Epub Date: 2025-03-11 DOI: 10.1002/ohn.1219
Cynthia M Chweya, Rahul Alapati, Adip G Bhargav, Robert Wright, Antonio Bon Nieves, Kiara Holtkamp, David Rouse, Christopher Larsen
{"title":"Predictors of Hypoglossal Nerve Stimulator Usage: A Growth Curve Analysis Study.","authors":"Cynthia M Chweya, Rahul Alapati, Adip G Bhargav, Robert Wright, Antonio Bon Nieves, Kiara Holtkamp, David Rouse, Christopher Larsen","doi":"10.1002/ohn.1219","DOIUrl":"10.1002/ohn.1219","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>The purpose of this study is to evaluate the long-term usage of the hypoglossal nerve stimulator and identify predictors of usage over time.</p><p><strong>Study design: </strong>Retrospective chart review.</p><p><strong>Setting: </strong>Tertiary academic medical center and database.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Single institution retrospective chart review was merged with Inspire SleepSync device usage data. Growth curve modeling was performed with a linear mixed-effects model to evaluate usage hours over time. A logistic regression analysis was also performed to assess the relationship between early adherence and adherence at 1 and 2 years.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>A total of 352 patients were included in the study. Seventy percent were male and the mean age was 64 ± 12 years. Adherence at 6 months was significantly predictive of adherence at 12 (odds ratio [OR] 9.42, CI 3.23-28.76, P < .001) and 24 (OR 3.03, CI 0.96-9.05, P = .049) months. Older age (estimate = 0.019, SE 0.006, P = .002) and greater days of use per biweekly period (estimate = 0.142, SE 0.004, P < .001) were positive predictors of usage. Insomnia (estimate = -0.386, SE 0.128, P = .003) and higher device mean voltage amplitude (estimate = -0.348, SE 0.020, P < .001) were negative predictors.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Time since activation does not appear to have an impact on hypoglossal nerve stimulator therapy usage. Insomnia and higher device voltage were associated with a statistically significant negative trend in therapy usage, whereas older age and greater number of days used may be predictive of higher therapy usage. Identifying predictors of usage will enable identification of at-risk patients and allow for early implementation of targeted interventions to improve patient adherence and optimize long-term health outcomes.</p>","PeriodicalId":19707,"journal":{"name":"Otolaryngology- Head and Neck Surgery","volume":" ","pages":"2116-2123"},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2025-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143605980","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Online Discourse and Trends Surrounding HPV Vaccination for Head and Neck Cancer Prevention. 围绕HPV疫苗预防头颈癌的在线讨论和趋势。
IF 2.6 3区 医学
Otolaryngology- Head and Neck Surgery Pub Date : 2025-06-01 Epub Date: 2025-03-19 DOI: 10.1002/ohn.1222
Andrew Meci, Christopher C Tseng, Zackary Jensen, Neerav Goyal
{"title":"Online Discourse and Trends Surrounding HPV Vaccination for Head and Neck Cancer Prevention.","authors":"Andrew Meci, Christopher C Tseng, Zackary Jensen, Neerav Goyal","doi":"10.1002/ohn.1222","DOIUrl":"10.1002/ohn.1222","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>In 2020, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Merck's GARDASIL 9 for prevention of certain human papillomavirus (HPV)-related head and neck cancer. This study characterizes the sentiment and themes of HPV vaccination online discourse surrounding the 2020 FDA recommendation.</p><p><strong>Study design: </strong>Retrospective cohort.</p><p><strong>Setting: </strong>Data from 2018 to 2022: Reddit, Teen VaxView (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention), and Google Trends.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Online public discourse was assessed by searching Reddit for user submitted posts using relevant keywords. Reddit posts were categorized by a trained machine learning classifier. Natural language processing calculated positive/negative sentiment, polarity, and frequent nonstop words. Google Trends assessed relative search popularity, and TeenVaxView assessed HPV vaccinations among adolescents. Statistical relationships were assessed using linear and logarithmic regression models.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Analysis of 2751 Reddit posts demonstrated a balanced overall positive/negative sentiment, with a substantial positive trend over the study period (P = .05). Most posts were personal stories/questions (n = 1997, 72.6%) and conspiracy posts made up a just a small minority (n = 186, 6.8%). Discussion including head and neck anatomical and cancer terms significantly increased (P = .01). Vaccination coverage trended upward significantly for males and females (P < .01). A significant relationship was found between positive sentiment trend and vaccination coverage (P = .02).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Discourse surrounding the HPV vaccine has been increasingly positive in sentiment and changes in FDA guidelines correlated with increased discussion of HPV-related head and neck cancer. There was a concurrent increased adolescent vaccination rate.</p>","PeriodicalId":19707,"journal":{"name":"Otolaryngology- Head and Neck Surgery","volume":" ","pages":"1962-1970"},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2025-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12120035/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143657047","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}
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Physical Features Contributing to Gender Dysphoria: The Role of Voice. 身体特征对性别焦虑的影响:声音的作用。
IF 2.6 3区 医学
Otolaryngology- Head and Neck Surgery Pub Date : 2025-06-01 Epub Date: 2025-03-19 DOI: 10.1002/ohn.1207
Serena Pu, Leanne Goldberg, Jennifer Ren, A C Goldberg, Mark Courey
{"title":"Physical Features Contributing to Gender Dysphoria: The Role of Voice.","authors":"Serena Pu, Leanne Goldberg, Jennifer Ren, A C Goldberg, Mark Courey","doi":"10.1002/ohn.1207","DOIUrl":"10.1002/ohn.1207","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>Features that cause gender incongruence (gender identity not aligning with assumptions based on sex assigned at birth) in transgender individuals often motivate them to seek out gender-affirming treatments. Voice has rarely been included as a major contributor to gender dysphoria. The primary objective of this study is to understand the significance of dysphoria related to voice compared to dysphoria secondary to other features.</p><p><strong>Study design: </strong>Prospective population-based survey study.</p><p><strong>Setting: </strong>Social media.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>The survey requested a ranking of features that contribute to gender dysphoria, whether the features were bothersome due to external or internal perception, and self-reported ideal order for pursuing gender-affirming treatments. The categories of features that were ranked included upper body, lower body, face, neck, voice, and height.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>In total, 79% of respondents experience gender incongruence secondary to their voice. Voice was the second most important feature contributing to gender dysphoria, only after upper body. In transgender men (29.4%) and transgender women (25%), voice was both the second most important feature contributing to gender dysphoria and the second most important intervention to alleviate gender dysphoria. Specifically, vocal incongruence is largely due to perception by others, as opposed to lower body which contributes to incongruence due to perception by self.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Voice is the second most common contributor to gender dysphoria after upper body. Due to self-rated importance of voice to gender incongruence, health care providers must be aware that voice interventions are critical to improve gender dysphoria experienced by transgender individuals.</p>","PeriodicalId":19707,"journal":{"name":"Otolaryngology- Head and Neck Surgery","volume":" ","pages":"2018-2025"},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2025-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12120044/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143657706","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}
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Localized Knockout of E-Cadherin in Subglottic Mucosa Increases Fibrosis. 声门下粘膜E-Cadherin的局部敲除增加纤维化。
IF 2.6 3区 医学
Otolaryngology- Head and Neck Surgery Pub Date : 2025-06-01 Epub Date: 2025-03-19 DOI: 10.1002/ohn.1226
Raymond J So, Samuel L Collins, Yee Chan-Li, Ioan Lina, Alexander Gelbard, Kevin M Motz, Alexander T Hillel
{"title":"Localized Knockout of E-Cadherin in Subglottic Mucosa Increases Fibrosis.","authors":"Raymond J So, Samuel L Collins, Yee Chan-Li, Ioan Lina, Alexander Gelbard, Kevin M Motz, Alexander T Hillel","doi":"10.1002/ohn.1226","DOIUrl":"10.1002/ohn.1226","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>To assess the effects of localized subglottic knockout of E-cadherin (CDH1<sup>-/-</sup>) on survival, tracheal luminal thickness, and fibrotic gene expression in a mouse model of subglottic stenosis.</p><p><strong>Study design: </strong>Case-control in vivo mouse study.</p><p><strong>Setting: </strong>Tertiary care academic hospital.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Mice with loxP sites flanking E-cadherin underwent extratracheal placement of a fibrin-plasmin gel embedded with either CRE-expressing or control adenovirus. Mice then underwent chemomechanical injury to induce laryngotracheal stenosis, with harvest of subglottis/tracheas 21 days later. Immunofluorescence and Western blotting were used to confirm E-cadherin knockout. Outcomes of interest included Kaplan-Meier survival curves (n = 40), lamina propria thickness on hematoxylin-eosin (H&E) histology (n = 8), and fibrotic gene expression (n = 3).</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Immunofluorescence and Western blotting confirmed decreased E-cadherin expression in CDH1<sup>-/-</sup>. On H&E, lamina propria thickness was greater in CDH1<sup>-/-</sup> mice (mean difference [95% CI] in μm, 107.2 [74.8-139.7], P < .001). Survival was significantly shorter for knockout mice relative to control (median survival in days, 5.0 vs 8.5; P = .007). Further, fibrotic gene expression of COL1 (mean difference [95% CI] in log-fold change, 11.5 [1.9-21.0]; P = .03), COL3 (31.0 [11.5-50.5]; P = .01), COL5 (6.8 [3.1-10.4]; P = .007), and FN1 (6.9 [1.3-12.6]; P = .03) was significantly greater relative to control.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>CDH1<sup>-/-</sup> results in greater fibrosis and increased mortality, further supporting the role of epithelial barrier dysfunction in the pathogenesis of subglottic stenosis. Therapies that restore epithelial integrity may therefore represent a rational pharmacologic target.</p>","PeriodicalId":19707,"journal":{"name":"Otolaryngology- Head and Neck Surgery","volume":" ","pages":"2003-2008"},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2025-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12122222/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143658117","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}
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Outcomes Following Single-Stage Laryngotracheal Reconstruction Using a "No Look" Extubation Philosophy. 采用“不看”拔管理念的单期喉气管重建的结果。
IF 2.6 3区 医学
Otolaryngology- Head and Neck Surgery Pub Date : 2025-06-01 Epub Date: 2025-03-19 DOI: 10.1002/ohn.1159
Andrew R Scott, David O Danis, Andrea B Clinch, Lindsey Greenlund, Brianne B Roby
{"title":"Outcomes Following Single-Stage Laryngotracheal Reconstruction Using a \"No Look\" Extubation Philosophy.","authors":"Andrew R Scott, David O Danis, Andrea B Clinch, Lindsey Greenlund, Brianne B Roby","doi":"10.1002/ohn.1159","DOIUrl":"10.1002/ohn.1159","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>This study aims to examine outcomes following single-stage laryngotracheal reconstruction (SSLTR) using a \"no look\" philosophy.</p><p><strong>Study design: </strong>Case series with chart review.</p><p><strong>Setting: </strong>Two urban, tertiary, children's hospitals.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Patients underwent primary or revision open SSLTR by 1 of 3 surgeons at 2 institutions. After a period of planned postoperative intubation, patients were extubated in the pediatric intensive care unit (PICU), with operative inspection of the airway deferred for 6 weeks unless symptoms of stridor or distress developed postoperatively. Short-term and long-term clinical outcome metrics were examined.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>From 2011 to 2021, 47 consecutive SSLTRs were completed, following which patients were extubated in the PICU without antecedent inspection of the airway. The mean age was 30.8 months (range: 3-130 months), and the mean preoperative stenosis grade was 2.1. There were 17 anterior grafts, 1 isolated posterior graft, and 29 A/P graft procedures; 19% of surgeries were revisions of prior open procedures. The mean PICU and hospital length of stay were 10.1 and 12.5 days, respectively. The failure rate following extubation was 4% (0% primary and 22% revision, P < .003), and 23% of patients had an unplanned return to the operating room for airway symptoms (21% primary and 33% revision, P = .44). Secondary endoscopic interventions were performed in 47% of cases; when required, the mean number of dilations was 2.2 (1.6 primary and 3.7 revision, P < .05). Long-term outcomes compared favorably with historical standards.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>In select patients undergoing SSLTR, a \"no look\" philosophy may eliminate unnecessary surgical procedures without compromising short-term or long-term clinical outcomes.</p>","PeriodicalId":19707,"journal":{"name":"Otolaryngology- Head and Neck Surgery","volume":" ","pages":"1995-2002"},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2025-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143657168","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Endoscopic Pituitary Surgery in High-Resource Settings Versus a Public Hospital in Ghana. 高资源环境与加纳公立医院的内窥镜垂体手术
IF 2.6 3区 医学
Otolaryngology- Head and Neck Surgery Pub Date : 2025-06-01 Epub Date: 2025-04-10 DOI: 10.1002/ohn.1263
Katherine Y Tai, Daniel B Spielman, Lauren H Tucker, Kafui Searyoh, Loius Armooh, Confidence K Nai, Amanda Quarshie, Divine A Kwami, Jerome K Boatey, Patrick Bankah, George K Wepeba, Rodney J Schlosser, Michael G Stewart, Jonathan B Overdevest, David A Gudis
{"title":"Endoscopic Pituitary Surgery in High-Resource Settings Versus a Public Hospital in Ghana.","authors":"Katherine Y Tai, Daniel B Spielman, Lauren H Tucker, Kafui Searyoh, Loius Armooh, Confidence K Nai, Amanda Quarshie, Divine A Kwami, Jerome K Boatey, Patrick Bankah, George K Wepeba, Rodney J Schlosser, Michael G Stewart, Jonathan B Overdevest, David A Gudis","doi":"10.1002/ohn.1263","DOIUrl":"10.1002/ohn.1263","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>The evidence supporting endoscopic transsphenoidal pituitary adenoma resection (TSPR) is predominantly from skull base centers in high-resource settings (HRSs). This study is the first comparative analysis of TSPR performed at a low-resource setting (LRS), Korle Bu Teaching Hospital (KBTH), a public hospital in Accra, Ghana, versus HRS.</p><p><strong>Study design: </strong>Cohort study.</p><p><strong>Setting: </strong>Tertiary skull base surgery centers in Ghana, the United States, Canada, and Australia.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Patients who underwent TSPR at KBTH from 2021 to 2023 were compared to a multi-institutional cohort of TSPR patients from skull base centers in the United States, Canada, and Australia. Univariate and multivariate analyses were performed controlling for available demographic characteristics and medical history.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The KBTH cohort included 93 patients, and the HRS cohort included 1112 patients of similar age. The HRS cohort had higher incidences of diabetes (P = .013) and cancer history (P = .012). There were two deaths in the KBTH cohort (one intracranial bleed, one meningitis) versus five in the HRS cohort (odds ratio [OR] = 8.07, 95% CI 1.28, 50.98). There were no differences in rates of other postoperative complications.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>These findings demonstrate the capacity of LRSs to perform endoscopic pituitary surgery and highlight the need for building rhinologic and skull base surgery capacity around the world. This study was unable to control for important factors including tumor size, postoperative access to health care resources, availability of adjuvant treatments such as neuro-interventional radiology and stereotactic radiation therapy, and others.</p>","PeriodicalId":19707,"journal":{"name":"Otolaryngology- Head and Neck Surgery","volume":" ","pages":"2111-2115"},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2025-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144064317","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Cochlear Implantation After Traumatic Brain Injury. 外伤性脑损伤后人工耳蜗植入。
IF 2.6 3区 医学
Otolaryngology- Head and Neck Surgery Pub Date : 2025-06-01 Epub Date: 2025-03-10 DOI: 10.1002/ohn.1220
Russell W De Jong, Amanda Y Dao, James K Aden, John P Marinelli, Isaac D Erbele
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