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}
M Saro-Buendía, M Mansilla-Polo, A García-Piñero, M Armengot-Carceller
{"title":"Stimulator of interferon genes-associated vasculopathy with onset in infancy (SAVI syndrome).","authors":"M Saro-Buendía, M Mansilla-Polo, A García-Piñero, M Armengot-Carceller","doi":"10.1016/j.anorl.2024.11.008","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.anorl.2024.11.008","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>To document through a case report the ENT manifestations of the STING-associated vasculopathy with onset in infancy (SAVI) syndrome, remarking their value to achieve the diagnosis.</p><p><strong>Case summary: </strong>A man in his forties presented with exercise-related dyspnoea and cold-exacerbated painful lesions over the nasal tip, cheeks, ears, and feet since his early childhood. The ENT manifestations included cartilaginous necrosis (both auricles and nasal tip) and a 1-cm anterior septal perforation. A familiar inheritance pattern was evident and genetic studies confirmed the diagnosis of a SAVI syndrome. Therapy with JAK inhibitors was implemented, resulting in a favorable response.</p><p><strong>Discussion: </strong>SAVI syndrome is a recently described disease with recognizable otolaryngologic manifestations that may be key to clinical suspicion and genetic diagnosis.</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":"142807720","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":"Scientific and skeptical medical writing.","authors":"F Simon","doi":"10.1016/j.anorl.2024.11.002","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.anorl.2024.11.002","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":48834,"journal":{"name":"European Annals of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Diseases","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2024-12-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142781235","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}
P. Gatignol , R. Hervochon , E. Lannadère , M. Calvo , F. Tankéré , D. Picard
{"title":"Impact of facial palsy impact on make-up habits: An observational cohort study","authors":"P. Gatignol , R. Hervochon , E. Lannadère , M. Calvo , F. Tankéré , D. Picard","doi":"10.1016/j.anorl.2024.05.002","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.anorl.2024.05.002","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Objective</h3><div>The esthetic problems inherent to peripheral (PFP) are frequent causes of complaint. Make-up is advocated as a form of therapy and can alleviate symptoms of depression. The aim of the present study was to collect data on make-up habits in female PFP patients and assess links with esthetic and/or functional complaints.</div></div><div><h3>Material and methods</h3><div>Two questionnaires were drawn up to compare make-up habits in female PFP patients and women in the general population. The first was sent out between September and December 2019, to 39 House-Brackmann grade III PFP patients (group A), and the second on-line questionnaire was sent to a control population of 1385 women (group B).</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>PFP patients used make-up more often than controls at weekends (χ<sup>2</sup> <!-->=<!--> <!-->16.38; <em>P</em> <!-->=<!--> <!-->0.0009) and while at home (χ<sup>2</sup> <!-->=<!--> <!-->8.21; <em>P</em> <!-->=<!--> <!-->0.042), and more often with foundation (χ<sup>2</sup> <!-->=<!--> <!-->17.21; <em>P</em> <!-->=<!--> <!-->0.0006) and lip make-up (χ<sup>2</sup> <!-->=<!--> <!-->59.31; <em>P</em> <!--><<!--> <!-->0.0001). The greater their functional complaint, the less they made up their eyes. The greater their self-confidence and the more they felt attractive, the less they made up their lips.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>The differences in make-up use found in the present study aimed to mask facial palsy and were related to the esthetic complaint, impacting social life.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":48834,"journal":{"name":"European Annals of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Diseases","volume":"141 6","pages":"Pages 325-328"},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2024-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141176411","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. Zugun-Eloae, C.-M. Trandafir, O. Laccourreye, H. Mirghani
{"title":"Internal mammary pedicle for head-and-neck reconstruction","authors":"C. Zugun-Eloae, C.-M. Trandafir, O. Laccourreye, H. Mirghani","doi":"10.1016/j.anorl.2024.03.002","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.anorl.2024.03.002","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Free-flap reconstruction for recurrence of head-and-neck cancer with vessel depletion is a technical challenge, and the literature is sparse. The present technical note describes the key-points of an approach harvesting the internal mammary pedicle. Results are reported in 3 patients, and pros and cons are discussed.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":48834,"journal":{"name":"European Annals of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Diseases","volume":"141 6","pages":"Pages 345-348"},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2024-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140319595","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}