Chinese journal of otorhinolaryngology head and neck surgery最新文献

{"title":"[Patient-reported outcome measures in the field of thyroid cancer].","authors":"L J Xiong, L Liu, J C Hu, Y Q Zhou, W Dai, C Li, Y C Cai","doi":"10.3760/cma.j.cn115330-20240526-00311","DOIUrl":"10.3760/cma.j.cn115330-20240526-00311","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":23987,"journal":{"name":"Chinese journal of otorhinolaryngology head and neck surgery","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-09-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142296843","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"[Transverse sinus blood flow characteristics of pulsatile tinnitus with dehiscent sigmoid plate based on 4D flow MRI].","authors":"C H Dai, H Y Ding, H Lyu, X Y Qiu, X S Li, R Zeng, G P Wang, Z H Yang, S S Gong, Z C Wang, P F Zhao","doi":"10.3760/cma.j.cn115330-20230923-00112","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3760/cma.j.cn115330-20230923-00112","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Objective:</b> To investigate the hemodynamic characteristics of transverse sinus with sigmoid sinus wall dehiscence (SSWD) of pulsatile tinnitus (PT) based on 4D flow MRI. <b>Methods:</b> Retrospective analysis was performed on all patients admitted to Beijing Friendship Hospital, Capital Medical University from January 2019 to January 2021 for dehiscent sigmoid plate pulsatile tinnitus. A total of 26 patients (sides) who met the criteria and underwent 4D flow MRI were included. A total of 26 subjects (46 sides), matched 1∶1 according to gender and age, were included in the normal healthy control group. Nonparametric rank sum test, Student's <i>t</i> test, and ANOVA were performed by SPSS 19.0 software. Binary Logistic regression was applied to the data with statistical significance. <b>Results:</b> There were more patients with dominant drainage on the affected side in PT group than in control group (73.1% <i>vs</i>. 42.3%). The incidence of transverse with a focal intraluminal filling defect and tapered stenosis was higher than that in control group (21.7% <i>vs</i>. 69.2%; 17.4% <i>vs</i>. 42.3%). Average through-plane velocity and maximum through-plane velocity in PT group were higher than those in control group [(33.75±13.88) cm/s <i>vs</i>. (15.84±7.21) cm/s; (93.19±33.55) cm/s <i>vs</i>. (40.40±14.40) cm/s]. The middle part and proximal end of Flow_avg (ml/s) in PT group were larger than those in control group [4.69 (2.87; 5.62) ml/s <i>vs</i>. 2.76 (1.67; 4.99) ml/s; 3.41 (2.16; 5.47) ml/s <i>vs</i>. 2.67 (1.68; 4.41) ml/s]. In control group, the velocity of transverse sinus changed relatively gently, while in PT group, the velocity of proximal sinus increased significantly. Binary Logistic regression showed that SSWD PT was independently correlated with proximal maximum flow velocity [<i>OR</i>=1.086(1.029-1.146),<i>P</i>=0.003]. <b>Conclusion:</b> 4D flow MRI showed that the dominant drainage and higher velocity at the proximal end of the transverse sinus might be an important hemodynamic characteristics of dehiscent sigmoid plate pulsatile tinnitus.</p>","PeriodicalId":23987,"journal":{"name":"Zhonghua er bi yan hou tou jing wai ke za zhi = Chinese journal of otorhinolaryngology head and neck surgery","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-09-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142296863","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"[Comparison of horizontal plane auditory spatial discrimination abilities and testing methods in patients with symmetrical sensorineural hearing loss].","authors":"L Wei, J Y Li, X Wang, X L He, S Nie, X Fu, H Li, J X Liu, X L Zhao, Z H Zhao, N Y Wang, J Zhang","doi":"10.3760/cma.j.cn115330-20231115-00215","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3760/cma.j.cn115330-20231115-00215","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Objective:</b> To evaluate auditory spatial discrimination capabilities in patients with mild to moderately severe symmetrical sensorineural hearing loss (SNHL) and to compare the impact of different psychophysical testing methods on Minimum Audible Angle (MAA) and test duration. <b>Methods:</b> A total of 105 symmetrical SNHL patients aged from 18 to 60 years old were enrolled from April to July 2023, including 56 males and 49 females. They were divided into three groups based on PTA: mild, moderate, and moderately severe hearing loss, with 35 individuals in each group. Additionally, a control group of 35 individuals with normal hearing was tested, including 18 males and 17 females. Participants underwent four distinct psychophysical discrimination tests: the block up-down, 1-up/1-down, 1-up/2-down, and 1-up/3-down procedures. We recorded the MAA and test duration for each. We employed repeated measures of ANOVA to compare the MAA and test duration across different methods and groups, and Pearson's correlation to assess the relationship between MAA and degree of hearing loss. <b>Results:</b> MAA of sound localization in patients with symmetrical SNHL was significantly positively correlated with the degree of hearing loss (<i>r</i>=0.59, <i>P</i><0.01). Significant deterioration in MAA was observed as hearing loss progressed to the moderate level (PTA≥35 dBHL, <i>P</i><0.01). The testing methods significantly influenced MAA and testing duration (<i>F</i>=24.02, <i>P</i><0.01; <i>F</i>=75.56, <i>P</i><0.01) and the 1-up/1-down method was the quickest, averaging only (0.69±0.32) mins. <b>Conclusions:</b> The horizontal plane auditory spatial discrimination abilities in patients with symmetrical SNHL is impaired progressively with increasing hearing loss, notably beyond moderate hearing loss levels. Different psychophysical methods influence both MAA and test duration, the quicker 1-up/1-down method is recommended for assessing MAA in symmetrical SNHL patients.</p>","PeriodicalId":23987,"journal":{"name":"Zhonghua er bi yan hou tou jing wai ke za zhi = Chinese journal of otorhinolaryngology head and neck surgery","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-09-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142296837","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"[Pathomechanisms of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs-exacerbated respiratory disease].","authors":"Q Zhou, H Xiao, L Zhang, F Xu, J Meng","doi":"10.3760/cma.j.cn115330-20240611-00344","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3760/cma.j.cn115330-20240611-00344","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":23987,"journal":{"name":"Zhonghua er bi yan hou tou jing wai ke za zhi = Chinese journal of otorhinolaryngology head and neck surgery","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-09-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142296842","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"[Minutes of the 2024 ISIAN&IRS Conference in Tokyo, Japan].","authors":"W D Liu, J F Liu, X Luo, J B Shi, F H Chen","doi":"10.3760/cma.j.cn115330-20240523-00301","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3760/cma.j.cn115330-20240523-00301","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":23987,"journal":{"name":"Zhonghua er bi yan hou tou jing wai ke za zhi = Chinese journal of otorhinolaryngology head and neck surgery","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-09-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142296840","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"[Clinical analysis of 21 cases of children with ectopic bronchogenic cyst].","authors":"G S Fu, S F Wang, Y N Wang, F G Han, Y Xu, Y Y Wei, F Zhang, Q C Duan, J Zhang","doi":"10.3760/cma.j.cn115330-20231023-00166","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3760/cma.j.cn115330-20231023-00166","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Objective:</b> To analyze the clinical characteristics, treatment, and prognosis of ectopic bronchogenic cysts in children. <b>Methods:</b> A retrospective analysis was conducted on the data including the clinical characteristics, auxiliary examination and treatment of 21 children with ectopic bronchogenic cysts diagnosed pathologically at Children's Hospital Affiliated to Zhengzhou University from July 2015 to December 2023. There were 16 males and 5 females, with a male-female ratio of 3.2∶1, and the age ranged from 4 days to 8 years old (median age 2 years and 8 months). <b>Results:</b> Among the 21 cases of ectopic bronchogenic cysts, 11 cases were found in the pharynx, with symptoms including dyspnea (4 cases), snoring during sleep (3 cases), and choking on milk(4 cases).Ten cases were found in the head, neck or anterior chest, 5 of these cases had infection history, and 5 showed progressive mass growth.Imaging and endoscopy showed 9 patients underwent preoperative color ultrasonography revealed cystic masses with well-defined boundaries. CT examination was performed on 13 patients, which showed round or nearly round masses with homogeneous density, smooth margins, and regular cyst walls. CT attenuation values ranged from 2 to 52 Hounsfield Units (HU). Four cystic lesions were assessed via MRI, 3 cases demonstrated long T1 and long T2 signals, while 1 case had a slight short T1 and long T2 signal, with high signal intensity on fat-suppressed images. Eleven cases of pharyngopharyngeal cysts were examined by electronic nasopharyngoscopy. The cysts appeared as spherical or ovoid masses with smooth surfaces, close to or slightly light in color with the surrounding tissue, with one cyst presenting with a bluish blue in the oropharynx. All 11 pharyngeal cysts were excised using low-temperature plasma under general anesthesia and intubation assisted by a nasal endoscope. The cysts were pulled and excised as completely as possible.Ten cases of neck and anterior chest cysts were completely excised. Postoperative histopathology confirmed bronchogenic cyst. Twenty-one children were followed up postoperatively for 4 months to 7 years without recurrence, except for 1 patient who was lost to follow-up. <b>Conclusions:</b> Ectopic bronchogenic cysts are uncommon and lack of typical imaging and clinical features.Combination of ultrasonography, CT and MRI is recommended for cases occuered in neck and anterior chest, while electronic nasopharyngoscopy complements pharyngeal evaluations. Surgical intervention is the preferred treatment choice for this disease.</p>","PeriodicalId":23987,"journal":{"name":"Zhonghua er bi yan hou tou jing wai ke za zhi = Chinese journal of otorhinolaryngology head and neck surgery","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-09-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142296836","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"[A new surgical strategy for T4 stage posterior buccal carcinoma: anatomical unit resection].","authors":"K Wu, Y Y Mao, H J Wu","doi":"10.3760/cma.j.cn115330-20240315-00142","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3760/cma.j.cn115330-20240315-00142","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Objective:</b> To investigate the effect of anatomical unit resection on the overall survival rate of patients with T4 stage posterior buccal carcinoma. <b>Methods:</b> We conducted a retrospective study on 79 patients with T4 stage posterior buccal squamous cell carcinoma underwent radical surgery for buccal mucosa cancer and reconstruction with free anterolateral thigh flap in the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, the Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University from March 2014 to December 2019. The 74 patients were males and the 5 patients were females, aged from 28 to 72 years old. The 40 patients in control group underwent traditional extended resection (1.5-2.0 cm safe margin), and 39 patients in the experimental group underwent anatomical unit resection. The clinicopathological parameters of patients were collected and followed up regularly. The overall survival rate was assessed by Log-rank and Cox proportional risk regression model. Multivariate analysis was performed by linear regression model. <b>Results:</b> There were significant differences between experimental group and control group in overall survival rates (61.53% <i>vs</i> 27.50%, <i>χ</i>²=6.624, <i>P</i>=0.010) and local disease control rates (74.36% <i>vs</i> 27.50%, <i>χ</i>²=17.350, <i>P</i><0.001). Multiple linear regression analysis showed that local disease control rate was significantly correlated with anatomical unit resection (<i>t</i>=3.880, <i>P</i><0.001) and lymph node metastasis (<i>t</i>=2.619, <i>P</i>=0.011), and also Cox proportional hazards regression model analysis identified that overall survival rate was significantly correlated with anatomical unit resection (<i>Z</i>=2.421, <i>P</i>=0.016) and lymph node metastasis (<i>Z</i>=2.793, <i>P</i>=0.005). <b>Conclusion:</b> For posterior buccal carcinoma with multiple anatomical units involved, anatomical unit resection can significantly reduce local recurrence and improve overall survival rate of patients.</p>","PeriodicalId":23987,"journal":{"name":"Zhonghua er bi yan hou tou jing wai ke za zhi = Chinese journal of otorhinolaryngology head and neck surgery","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-09-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142296834","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"[Mendelian randomization analysis of the causal relationship between asthma, allergic rhinitis, and chronic sinusitis].","authors":"H H Liu, X Jiang, G H Deng, Y H Ma, G L Tan","doi":"10.3760/cma.j.cn115330-20240206-00079","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3760/cma.j.cn115330-20240206-00079","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Objective:</b> To explore the causal relationship between asthma, allergic rhinitis (AR), and chronic sinusitis (CRS), using two sample Mendelian randomization (MR) analysis, thereby providing foundational evidences for the pathogenesis and treatment of CRS. <b>Methods:</b> The genetic variations in AR and asthma were used as instrumental variables, with genetic data from the Integrated Epidemiology Unit (IEU) Open database. A total of 14 283 asthma and 18 934 AR cases were included, with 98 300 and 64 595 corresponding normal control cases, respectively. For CRS, there were 3 236 CRSwNP and 8 524 CRSsNP, respectively, with 167 849 and 167 849 corresponding normal control cases, respectively. The genetic data were analyzed using the inverse variance weighting method (IVW), MR Egger method, weighted median method, and Cochran's Q-test. <b>Results:</b> The IVW analysis showed that asthma increased the risk of both CRSwNP (<i>OR</i>=482.8, 95%<i>CI</i>: 57.18-4 077.78, <i>P</i><0.001) and CRSsNP (<i>OR</i>=25.73, 95%<i>CI</i>: 9.79-67.56, <i>P</i><0.001); AR significantly increased the risk of CRSsNP (<i>OR</i>=5.40, 95%<i>CI</i>: 1.68-17.26, <i>P</i>=0.004), but not CRSwNP (<i>OR</i>=7.38, 95%<i>CI</i>: 0.80-67.73, <i>P</i>=0.077). Conversely, neither CRSwNP nor CRSsNP increased the risk of asthma or AR. <b>Conclusion:</b> According to Mendelian genetic laws, asthma is a risk factor for CRSwNP and CRSsNP, while AR is a risk factor for CRSsNP.</p>","PeriodicalId":23987,"journal":{"name":"Zhonghua er bi yan hou tou jing wai ke za zhi = Chinese journal of otorhinolaryngology head and neck surgery","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-08-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142081850","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"[Clinical analysis of 50 patients with abnormal pulsatile tinnitus in sigmoid sinus].","authors":"L Li, Y C Han, P C Sun, N Hu, Y Y Mao, Z Q Hou, H B Wang, Z M Fan","doi":"10.3760/cma.j.cn115330-20231220-00316","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3760/cma.j.cn115330-20231220-00316","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Objective:</b> To analyze the disease characteristics, diagnosis and treatment methods of venous pulsatile tinnitus treated by intervention of sigmoid sinus. <b>Methods:</b> Fifty patients (from Shandong Provincial ENT Hospital, Shandong University between February 2014 and July 2020) with venous pulsatile tinnitus treated by sigmoid sinus surgery were analyzed retrospectively. The tinnitus characteristics, imaging findings, surgical methods, intraoperative findings and postoperative tinnitus changes were recorded. The patients were followed up for 6-12 months. The sign rank sum test was used to analyze the difference in tinnitus grading before and after surgery. There were 50 patients with unilateral venous pulsatile tinnitus, including 49 females and 1 male. The age ranged from 17 to 67 years, with a median age of 44 years. There were 45 cases of right tinnitus and 5 cases of left tinnitus. The degree of tinnitus before operation was grade Ⅱ or above, including 4 cases of gradeⅡ, 11 cases of grade Ⅲ, 22 cases of grade Ⅳ and 13 cases of grade Ⅴ. <b>Results:</b> Thirty-seven cases were cured, 8 cases were ineffective (no change in tinnitus), 3 cases were markedly effective (tinnitus grade decreased by 3 in 2 cases, 4 in 1 case), and 2 cases were effective (tinnitus grade decreased by 1). The difference of tinnitus grade before and after operation was statistically significant (<i>Z</i>=-5.70,<i>P</i><0.05). Temporal bone CT showed 36 cases of sigmoid diverticulum (including 17 cases with sigmoid sinus dehiscence), 12 cases of sigmoid sinus dehiscence and 2 cases of absence of the temporal bone cortex abutting to sigmoid sinus. Thirty-five cases were performed with closure of sigmoid sinus diverticulum, 4 cases were performed with resurfacing of the sigmoid plate, 5 cases were performed with narrowing of sigmoid sinus, 4 cases were performed with simple opening of pre sigmoid mastoid air chamber, 1 case of opening was performed with pre sigmoid mastoid air chamber combined with narrowing of sigmoid sinus, and 1 case was performed with opening of pre sigmoid mastoid air chamber combined with closure of sigmoid sinus diverticulum. <b>Conclusions:</b> Venous pulsatile tinnitus is common in women. The common causes may be sigmoid sinus wall abnormalities such as sigmoid sinus diverticulum and perisigmoid bone defect. Imaging examinations are helpful for diagnosis. Venous pulsatile tinnitus can be treated with surgery.</p>","PeriodicalId":23987,"journal":{"name":"Zhonghua er bi yan hou tou jing wai ke za zhi = Chinese journal of otorhinolaryngology head and neck surgery","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-08-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142081905","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"[Construction and validation of clinical prediction model of tongue base collapse under drug-induced sleep endoscopy in OSA patients].","authors":"S M Wang, Y R Dong, Y M Liu, Y Q Ye, J M Zhou, X X Huang, H H Chen","doi":"10.3760/cma.j.cn115330-20231017-00155","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3760/cma.j.cn115330-20231017-00155","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Objective:</b> To analyze the correlation between drug-induced sleep endoscopy (DISE), results, polysomnography (PSG) indicators, and clinical parameters in patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), and to establish and validate a predictive model for tongue base plane obstruction. <b>Methods:</b> This retrospective study analyzed 117 OSA patients diagnosed via PSG and treated at the Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, between October 2014 and March 2022. The cohort comprised of 114 males and 3 females, with an age range of 20 to 54 years (mean age 38.1±8.4 years). Data on DISE results, PSG results, and clinical indicators were collected for all 117 patients. Logistic regression analysis was performed to identify relevant indicators, and a predictive model for tongue base plane obstruction was constructed and internally validated using the R programming language. <b>Results:</b> Univariate logistic regression analysis identified four independent risk factors for predicting tongue root plane obstruction: tonsil grading, N2, N3, and rapid eye movement sleep(REM) stage [<i>OR</i>:0.412(0.260~0.652),1.045(1.012~1.079),0.943(0.903~0.984),0.961(0.925~0.998),<i>P</i> <0.05]. Multivariate logistic regression analysis confirmed tonsil grading and N3 sleep stage (12.48±12.22%) as significant predictors. A nomogram model incorporating these factors demonstrated good predictive performance, with an area under curve(AUC) of 0.82 (95%<i>CI</i>: 0.548-1.000), an optimal cutoff of 0.519, a specificity of 80.0%, and a sensitivity of 86.7%. Internal validation of the model in the validation cohort yielded an AUC of 0.751 (95%<i>CI</i>: 0.625-0.876). <b>Conclusions:</b> Tongue base plane obstruction observed during DISE in OSA patients is associated with tonsil grading and N3 sleep stage duration. The predictive model developed for tongue base plane obstruction based on DISE demonstrates good efficacy, as evidenced by its internal validation.</p>","PeriodicalId":23987,"journal":{"name":"Zhonghua er bi yan hou tou jing wai ke za zhi = Chinese journal of otorhinolaryngology head and neck surgery","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-08-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142081847","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}