{"title":"Thanks to reviewers","authors":"","doi":"10.1016/S1879-7296(25)00019-5","DOIUrl":"10.1016/S1879-7296(25)00019-5","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":48834,"journal":{"name":"European Annals of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Diseases","volume":"142 1","pages":"Page 58"},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143164004","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":"Bilateral cochlear fibrosis complicating chronic myeloid leukemia: A CARE case report","authors":"G. Lahlou , H. Daoudi , C. Djian , I. Mosnier","doi":"10.1016/j.anorl.2024.07.003","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.anorl.2024.07.003","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Purpose</h3><div>We report the second case of bilateral sudden sensorineural hearing loss with intracochlear fibrosis due to chronic myeloid leukemia.</div></div><div><h3>Case report</h3><div>A 44-year-old man presented to the emergency department with rapidly progressive bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus and vertigo, associated with dyspnea. Chronic myeloid leukemia complicated by pulmonary and cochleovestibular leukostasis was diagnosed, and cytoreductive treatment was started. Despite this treatment, bilateral total hearing loss and complete vestibular deficit persisted. MRI showed bilateral labyrinthitis, and emergency cochlear implantation was indicated. During surgery, inflammatory intracochlear tissue made electrode array insertion possible only against resistance. One year after implantation, there was significant improvement in speech recognition and communication scores.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>In case of sudden sensorineural hearing loss induced by chronic myeloid leukemia, treatment should be as fast as possible, with prompt cochlear implantation in case of definitive profound hearing loss, because of the risk of cochlear fibrosis and ossification.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":48834,"journal":{"name":"European Annals of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Diseases","volume":"142 1","pages":"Pages 42-45"},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141908080","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}
K. Al Tabaa , A. Walter , M. Batttistella , C. Mauppin
{"title":"A rare cause of vegetating lesion at a reconstructive surgery site","authors":"K. Al Tabaa , A. Walter , M. Batttistella , C. Mauppin","doi":"10.1016/j.anorl.2024.06.004","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.anorl.2024.06.004","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":48834,"journal":{"name":"European Annals of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Diseases","volume":"142 1","pages":"Pages 56-57"},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141428038","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}
Y. Camhi , S. Cerceau , M. Didier , J. Hernandez , N. Leboulanger
{"title":"Carbon footprints of various subtotal tonsillectomy techniques","authors":"Y. Camhi , S. Cerceau , M. Didier , J. Hernandez , N. Leboulanger","doi":"10.1016/j.anorl.2024.09.003","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.anorl.2024.09.003","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Objectives</h3><div>The aim of the present study was to assess greenhouse gas emissions for the main current subtotal tonsillectomy techniques.</div></div><div><h3>Materials and methods</h3><div>A retrospective study was conducted in 2 French university hospital pediatric ENT departments in 2022. The target techniques were radiofrequency with single-use or reusable needle, coblation, and dissection by cold instruments or by bipolar forceps. The medical devices required by each technique were listed and respective greenhouse gas emissions (carbon footprint, in kg eCO<sub>2</sub>) were calculated, according to weight, energy consumption and place of production.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>Coblation generated a carbon footprint of 8.6<!--> <!-->kg eCO<sub>2</sub>, versus 0.1–0.2<!--> <!-->kg eCO<sub>2</sub> for the other techniques.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>Greenhouse gas emissions in subtotal tonsillectomy differ greatly according to technique. Bipolar dissection and radiofrequency have a smaller footprint than coblation. This type of data, which needs to be weighed over time according to medical benefit, should be systematically taken into account in choosing hardware for surgery.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":48834,"journal":{"name":"European Annals of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Diseases","volume":"142 1","pages":"Pages 18-20"},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142299191","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}
D.H. Nguyen , D. Garcia , H. Mirghani , P. Giraud , O. Laccourreye
{"title":"A STROBE analysis of conservative laryngeal treatment in France for cT1-2N0M0 glottic squamous cell carcinoma in octogenarians","authors":"D.H. Nguyen , D. Garcia , H. Mirghani , P. Giraud , O. Laccourreye","doi":"10.1016/j.anorl.2024.10.004","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.anorl.2024.10.004","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Objectives</h3><div>To document conservative laryngeal treatment for cT12N0M0 glottic squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) in octogenarians in France in the 21st century.</div></div><div><h3>Material and methods</h3><div>Retrospective observational study comparing a cohort of 38 octogenarians (Group A) to a control cohort of 107 septuagenarians (Group B), with isolated cT12N0M0 glottic SCC, consecutively managed between 2000 and 2018 at a single French university hospital center. The main endpoints were 5-year actuarial overall and disease-free survival and causes of death, compared between groups. Accessory endpoints were 5-year actuarial local control and laryngeal preservation. 93% of patients were followed until death or for a minimum 5<!--> <!-->years. The STROBE guideline was used. The significance threshold was set at <em>P</em> <!--><<!--> <!-->0.005.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>The only significant difference in demographic, oncologic and treatment variables between groups was a higher mean Charlson index in Group A (<em>P</em> <!-->=<!--> <!-->0.004). Five-year actuarial survival, at 79% overall, did not significantly differ between groups A and B (80% and 79%, respectively; <em>P</em> <!-->=<!--> <!-->0.30). Five-year actuarial disease-free survival, at 74% overall, did not significantly differ between groups (77% and 73%; <em>P</em> <!-->=<!--> <!-->0.42). Intercurrent disease accounted for 44% of causes of death, with cardiovascular etiology in 71% of cases. Five-year actuarial local control, at 76% overall, did not significantly differ between groups (80% and 75%; <em>P</em> <!-->=<!--> <!-->0.41). Salvage treatment for local recurrence yielded a 94% overall local control rate: 98% in Group A and 93% in Group B. Five-year actuarial laryngeal preservation rate, at 92%, did not significantly differ between groups (90% and 98%; <em>P</em> <!-->=<!--> <!-->0.20).</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>Conservative laryngeal treatment for cT12N0M0 SCC in octogenarians yielded the same results as in septuagenarians. Improvement in survival will depend on management and monitoring of comorbidity, and particularly cardiovascular comorbidity.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":48834,"journal":{"name":"European Annals of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Diseases","volume":"142 1","pages":"Pages 21-25"},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142510996","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Progressive anosmia revealing olfactory cleft actinomycosis: A CARE case report.","authors":"K Goudsmit, A Tran, A Tauziède-Espariat, M Veyrat","doi":"10.1016/j.anorl.2024.12.003","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.anorl.2024.12.003","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Progressive anosmia, unlike sudden-onset viral or traumatic anosmia, requires endoscopic screening for nasal polyps. In the absence of polyposis, radiological work-up should diagnose and treat any curable pathology. Here, we report the case of a patient treated for olfactory cleft actinomycosis.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>A 72 year-old man, without relevant medical history, was referred for progressive hyposmia and unilateral greenish rhinorrhea resistant to well-conducted medical treatment. Nasal endoscopy and imaging suggested a fungus ball in the left olfactory cleft. Endoscopic surgery fully restored olfaction, with histologic confirmation of actinomycetes.</p><p><strong>Discussion: </strong>The present case highlights the importance of prompt diagnosis in progressive anosmia, and demonstrates the efficacy of exclusively surgical management.</p>","PeriodicalId":48834,"journal":{"name":"European Annals of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Diseases","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2024-12-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142865962","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":"Botulinum toxin injection for retrograde cricopharyngeal muscle dysfunction syndrome.","authors":"C Thibault, M Mailly, C Debry, P Schultz, L Fath","doi":"10.1016/j.anorl.2024.11.010","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.anorl.2024.11.010","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Retrograde cricopharyngeal dysfunction (RCPD) syndrome renders patients unable to belch, causing disabling symptoms that impact quality of life. Injection of botulinum toxin into the cricopharyngeal muscle has been reported as a trial treatment for both therapeutic and diagnostic purposes. We describe the injection technique, under general anesthesia using endoscopy or by transcutaneous injection with electromyographic control.</p>","PeriodicalId":48834,"journal":{"name":"European Annals of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Diseases","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2024-12-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142865960","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":"Postoperative-alveolar bone graft assessment for cleft palate repair using CT.","authors":"S Salma, S A Khan, D T Ginat","doi":"10.1016/j.anorl.2024.12.001","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.anorl.2024.12.001","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":48834,"journal":{"name":"European Annals of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Diseases","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2024-12-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142848191","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":"Sexual harassment of physicians by patients.","authors":"O Laccourreye","doi":"10.1016/j.anorl.2024.11.001","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.anorl.2024.11.001","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":48834,"journal":{"name":"European Annals of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Diseases","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2024-12-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142820000","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}
C Debry, E Brenet, E Martinod, P Lavalle, A Dupret-Bories, P Schultz, L Fath
{"title":"First example of airway restoration using cryopreserved aortic allograft after total laryngectomy: CARE case report.","authors":"C Debry, E Brenet, E Martinod, P Lavalle, A Dupret-Bories, P Schultz, L Fath","doi":"10.1016/j.anorl.2024.11.007","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.anorl.2024.11.007","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Case description: </strong>A 70 year-old woman presenting T4aN2cM0 laryngeal carcinoma first underwent total laryngectomy with airway reconstruction by cryopreserved aortic allograft. Six months after chemoradiotherapy, she underwent endoscopic surgery to create a neo-laryngopharynx.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>At 13 months after primary surgery, day- and night-time breathing was effectively restored, with a little persistent salivary false passage, and a whispering but comprehensible voice after tracheostomy closure. Swallowing was possible for small amounts of soft food, thanks to sustained rehabilitation, although normal feeding was not achieved. The patient showed no episodes of pneumopathy. General health status was good, with no oncologic relapse.</p><p><strong>Discussion: </strong>This was the first case of laryngeal replacement by cryopreserved aortic allograft, showing progress in the decades-long aim of final tracheostomy closure. The ultimate objective is to achieve swallowing without false passage, by improving various aspects of surgical technique,without, so far as possible, making the procedures more complex by active airway protection systems.</p>","PeriodicalId":48834,"journal":{"name":"European Annals of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Diseases","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2024-12-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142807709","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}