A D Asimakopoulos, C Arquero Dominguez, A Avagnina, S Bouayed
{"title":"When routine turns rare: Massive hematemesis unveiling hypopharyngeal perforation caused by a redon suction drain.","authors":"A D Asimakopoulos, C Arquero Dominguez, A Avagnina, S Bouayed","doi":"10.1016/j.anorl.2026.02.004","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.anorl.2026.02.004","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Hypopharyngeal perforation is a rare but potentially life-threatening complication that can follow cervical or aerodigestive procedures. Its deep anatomical location and often subtle symptoms make early recognition difficult, increasing the risk of mediastinitis and sepsis. Massive hematemesis as the initial manifestation is exceptionally uncommon and diagnostically challenging.</p><p><strong>Case summary: </strong>A 49-year-old man underwent elective C4-C5 anterior cervical discectomy for degenerative canal stenosis. Shortly after extubation, he developed massive hematemesis. Endoscopy revealed a perforation of the right pyriform sinus, with a Redon suction drain traversing the hypopharyngeal wall into the laryngeal lumen. Emergency direct pharyngolaryngoscopy was performed; the drain was carefully removed and the defect closed endoscopically with interrupted sutures reinforced by biological fibrin sealant. The postoperative course was uneventful, and at three-month follow-up the patient showed complete recovery without stenosis or fistula.</p><p><strong>Discussion: </strong>This case describes an exceptionally rare iatrogenic hypopharyngeal perforation caused by a Redon suction drain after anterior cervical discectomy, presenting atypically with massive hematemesis. It highlights the diagnostic challenge and potentially dramatic presentation of hypopharyngeal perforation following anterior cervical spine surgery. The report underscores the importance of meticulous drain placement, intraoperative vigilance, and postoperative airway and swallowing surveillance in preventing aerodigestive complications after cervical or transoral procedures.</p>","PeriodicalId":48834,"journal":{"name":"European Annals of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Diseases","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2026-02-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146776859","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}
F Carsuzaa, F Simon, B Cadre, R Nicollas, C Parietti-Winkler, J-B Morvan
{"title":"Human factors in ENT: A critical challenge for training.","authors":"F Carsuzaa, F Simon, B Cadre, R Nicollas, C Parietti-Winkler, J-B Morvan","doi":"10.1016/j.anorl.2026.01.009","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.anorl.2026.01.009","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":48834,"journal":{"name":"European Annals of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Diseases","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2026-02-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146214702","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":"A not-so-spontaneous CSF leak.","authors":"J-B Levoy, X Dufour, F Carsuzaa","doi":"10.1016/j.anorl.2026.01.010","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.anorl.2026.01.010","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":48834,"journal":{"name":"European Annals of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Diseases","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2026-02-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146214642","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":"Otoendoscopy: Tricks and tips for dealing with bleeding.","authors":"E Chebib, G Orofino, V Couloigner, F Simon","doi":"10.1016/j.anorl.2026.01.001","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.anorl.2026.01.001","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>For pediatric myringoplasty, otoendoscopy is less invasive than traditional microscopic surgery, enabling a wide-angle view and precise identification of anatomic and pathological structures. It has significant advantages, with high rates of tympanic closure, shorter operating time and simpler postoperative course. Bleeding, however, notably in children's narrow auditory canals, is a major problem, impairing visibility and complicating surgery. There are various techniques for dealing with it: cautious infiltration of the external auditory canal, and adrenaline-soaked cotton pledgets help reduce bleeding locally and absorb excess blood while keeping the tympanomeatal flap raised, increasing the workspace and protecting the flap against the instruments. Specific instruments such as suction elevators allow the surgeon to operate with a single hand while maintaining optimal visibility. Associated to controlled anesthesia with moderate hypotension and controlled hypocapnia, these techniques ensure effective management of bleeding, making the endoscopic approach more comfortable and reliable.</p>","PeriodicalId":48834,"journal":{"name":"European Annals of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Diseases","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2026-02-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146158709","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}
N Saroul, J-E Petersen, C Lambert, M Puechmaille, L Gilain, T Mom, Y Dauvilliers, M-L Fantini, P Beudin, M Akkari
{"title":"Pediatric obstructive sleep apnea hypopnea diagnosis using a video recording score: A pilot study.","authors":"N Saroul, J-E Petersen, C Lambert, M Puechmaille, L Gilain, T Mom, Y Dauvilliers, M-L Fantini, P Beudin, M Akkari","doi":"10.1016/j.anorl.2025.09.008","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.anorl.2025.09.008","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objectives: </strong>Because access to sleep recordings is limited, there is a need for new reliable tools for pediatric obstructive sleep apnea-hypopnea syndrome (OSAHS) diagnosis. A score calculated from a 30 minutes-home sleep video recording (VR) has already been proposed in 1996 with interesting results. The main objective of this pilot study was to assess the reliability of a similar score applied to reference PSG VR and calculated on two different time windows (30 and 10minutes).</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A retrospective monocenter study was made on 16 children suspected of OSAHS, that underwent VR during overnight PSG. Video analysis was made during the second complete sleep cycle. A 30-minute risk score (RS30) and a 10-minute risk score (RS10) were established by analyzing seven parameters. The RS30 and RS10 were correlated with clinical examination data, a sleep questionnaire, the obstructive-apnea-hypopnea index (OAHI) and the oxygen desaturation index (ODI) from synchronized PSG results.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>There was a significant correlation between both the RS30 and RS10, the OAHI and ODI. A RS30 ≥6.09 was predictive of an OAHI ≥5 per hour with a sensitivity of 83% and a specificity of 90%. A RS10 ≥6.50 was predictive of an OAHI ≥5 per hour with a sensitivity of 67% and a specificity of 100%.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>A risk score based on PSG VR shows a good correlation with PSG results, confirming previous reports. Further work should focus on applying this risk score to home sleep VR for the diagnosis of pediatric OSAHS.</p>","PeriodicalId":48834,"journal":{"name":"European Annals of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Diseases","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2026-02-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146137999","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":"Temporal bone osteolytic lesion with skull base extension.","authors":"A D Asimakopoulos, J-M Dumollard, A Karkas","doi":"10.1016/j.anorl.2025.12.003","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.anorl.2025.12.003","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":48834,"journal":{"name":"European Annals of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Diseases","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2026-02-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146138048","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":"Quality of life questionnaires in ENT: New tools, and update of the inventory.","authors":"A Coudert, S Gargula","doi":"10.1016/j.anorl.2026.01.006","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.anorl.2026.01.006","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":48834,"journal":{"name":"European Annals of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Diseases","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2026-02-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146138061","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":"What is the primary for this cellulitis?","authors":"K Al Tabaa, A Russo, E Ngom Minka, L Morin","doi":"10.1016/j.anorl.2026.01.005","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.anorl.2026.01.005","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":48834,"journal":{"name":"European Annals of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Diseases","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2026-02-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146138093","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":"An unusual velar ulceration?","authors":"A Dubray-Vautrin, N Badois, O Choussy, M Lesnik","doi":"10.1016/j.anorl.2026.01.004","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.anorl.2026.01.004","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":48834,"journal":{"name":"European Annals of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Diseases","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2026-02-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146137958","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}