{"title":"Nivolumab immunotherapy rechallenge for progressive laryngeal squamous cell carcinoma after failure of conventional treatment: A CARE case report","authors":"","doi":"10.1016/j.anorl.2024.02.003","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.anorl.2024.02.003","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Objective</h3><p>Analysis of rechallenge with nivolumab<span> as 5th-line therapy for locally and nodally failed laryngeal squamous cell carcinoma<span> following conventional therapeutic modalities: radiotherapy, surgery and chemotherapy.</span></span></p></div><div><h3>Observation</h3><p><span><span>A 70-year-old male, with local and nodal progression of laryngeal squamous cell carcinoma after treatment with </span>chemoradiotherapy<span> and surgery, was initially treated for recurrence with carboplatin<span>, 5-fluorouracile (FU) and cetuximab<span><span>, followed by second-line nivolumab<span>, and then two lines of conventional chemotherapy with paclitaxel and </span></span>cetuximab<span> followed by carboplatin and cetuximab. He underwent rechallenge with nivolumab in 5th line, achieving 12</span></span></span></span></span> <!-->months’ response, ongoing at the time of writing, and 42.5<!--> <!-->months’ survival since initiation of exclusive systemic management after failure of conventional treatment.</p></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><p>This case report highlights the benefit of nivolumab rechallenge in 5th line following previous failure as stand-alone therapy in 2nd line for a patient with laryngeal squamous cell carcinoma locally and nodally uncontrolled after conventional treatment. Clinical trials evaluating the efficacy of this approach are necessary to assess its contribution, as it is currently not a standard therapeutic option.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":48834,"journal":{"name":"European Annals of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Diseases","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2024-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139987774","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":"Smoke in the operating room","authors":"","doi":"10.1016/j.anorl.2024.02.010","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.anorl.2024.02.010","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":48834,"journal":{"name":"European Annals of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Diseases","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2024-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139991525","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":"Spontaneous resorption of geniculate ganglion arachnoid cyst","authors":"","doi":"10.1016/j.anorl.2024.02.002","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.anorl.2024.02.002","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":48834,"journal":{"name":"European Annals of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Diseases","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2024-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139933737","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":"Myomucosal island flaps for oropharyngeal reconstruction","authors":"","doi":"10.1016/j.anorl.2023.11.015","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.anorl.2023.11.015","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p><span><span><span>The oropharynx represents one of the most challenging areas to reconstruct for the head and neck surgeon. The buccinator myomucosal </span>island flaps pedicled on the </span>facial artery [tunnelized facial artery myomucosal island flap (t-FAMMIF)] or the buccal artery [buccal artery myomucosal island flap (BAMMIF)] are an ideal reconstructive option for moderate size defects measuring up to 8–9</span> <span><span>cm. Two fresh specimens have been used to show the step-by-step surgical technique of both island flaps. Design and flap extension, dissection plane, identification of the vascular pedicle, flap rotation and insetting are described. Reconstructive indications and the pros and cons of each one are discussed in this article. Myomucosal island flaps represent a very useful and versatile option for the functional reconstruction of the oropharynx. A detailed knowledge of the </span>vascular anatomy of the cheek is key to obtain a large flap while minimizing the risk of complications.</span></p></div>","PeriodicalId":48834,"journal":{"name":"European Annals of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Diseases","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2024-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"138886389","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":"Total laryngectomy in children: Madness or method?","authors":"","doi":"10.1016/j.anorl.2023.11.013","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.anorl.2023.11.013","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":48834,"journal":{"name":"European Annals of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Diseases","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2024-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139477031","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":"Neither hear or see, what's happening?","authors":"","doi":"10.1016/j.anorl.2023.12.004","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.anorl.2023.12.004","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":48834,"journal":{"name":"European Annals of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Diseases","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2024-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139944569","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":"Risk factors for laryngeal lesions in adult acute respiratory distress syndrome: A STROBE-compliant French case-control study","authors":"","doi":"10.1016/j.anorl.2024.02.011","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.anorl.2024.02.011","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Introduction</h3><p>The global SARS-CoV-2 pandemic led to an increased incidence of post-intubation laryngeal injuries in patients with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). The primary objective of this study was to identify risk factors for symptomatic laryngeal lesions in patients with Covid-19-related ARDS. The secondary objective was to analyze the progression of these laryngeal lesions.</p></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><p>A 21 month nested case-control study was conducted in 3 university hospital centers of the Hospices Civils de Lyon (France). Cases encompassed all patients intubated for Covid-19-related ARDS who presented symptomatic laryngeal pathology. The control group consisted of all patients enrolled during the same period for Covid-19-related ARDS without evidence of laryngeal lesions (no specific ENT intervention). Uni- and multi-variate analyses were performed to identify risk factors for the occurrence of laryngeal lesions.</p></div><div><h3>Results</h3><p>Forty-nine patients were included in the case group and 50 in the control group. The only significant risk factor for symptomatic laryngeal injury was the number of reintubations, with an odds ratio of 5.08 (95% CI, 1.40–22.12; <em>P</em> <!-->=<!--> <!-->0.013). No other predictive factors were identified among the variables analyzed: obesity, number of prone sessions, self-extubation, duration of intubation and number of days of curarization.</p></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><p>The number of reintubations was the sole independent risk factor associated with the development of symptomatic laryngeal lesions in patients managed for Covid-19-related ARDS.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":48834,"journal":{"name":"European Annals of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Diseases","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2024-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1879729624000280/pdfft?md5=f29c0ef4ba072ae61b48dd77c0e52f43&pid=1-s2.0-S1879729624000280-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139997993","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":"Autologous fat injection for empty-nose syndrome","authors":"","doi":"10.1016/j.anorl.2023.10.017","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.anorl.2023.10.017","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Aims</h3><p>Inferior meatus augmentation by injection or implants is one of the treatments for empty-nose syndrome (ENS), but levels of evidence of efficacy are low. We present the technique and evaluate our experience. The primary objective was to analyze changes in Empty Nose Syndrome 6-item Questionnaire (ENS6Q) scores after treating patients with ENS by autologous fat injection. Secondary objectives were the analysis of the evolution of each of the six ENS6Q items and identification of complications. Eleven patients underwent a minimally invasive approach to limit nasal airflow using fat injection between March 2021 and December 2022.</p></div><div><h3>Results</h3><p>Ten of the 11 patients showed a decrease in overall ENS6Q score (<em>P</em> <!-->=<!--> <!-->0.0058); 6 had a final ENS6Q score<!--> <!--><<!--> <!-->11. Ten were satisfied with the procedure, but remained symptomatic. The procedure did not result in any complications.</p></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><p><span>These encouraging results confirm the data in the literature suggesting that fat injection improves symptomatology in </span>empty nose syndrome. However, like other minimally invasive approaches to limit nasal airflow, it does not eliminate all symptoms. These results need to be confirmed by studies on larger cohorts with longer follow-up, preferably in a multicenter setting.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":48834,"journal":{"name":"European Annals of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Diseases","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2024-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"71487791","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-C Senol, V Bastit, M Humbert, E Babin, M Perréard
{"title":"Closure without epiglottoplasty or tracheotomy after reconstructive frontal anterior laryngectomy.","authors":"M-C Senol, V Bastit, M Humbert, E Babin, M Perréard","doi":"10.1016/j.anorl.2024.06.003","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.anorl.2024.06.003","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Reconstructive frontal anterior laryngectomy (RFAL) is a partial laryngeal surgery technique for resecting early-stage (T1-T2) glottic squamous cell carcinoma. Indications comprise a lesion of the anterior commissure of the larynx that cannot be adequately exposed by endoscopy, and cases in which radiotherapy is refused or contraindicated. The initial RFAL technique included epiglottoplasty. Here we propose a technique without epiglottoplasty, with the advantage of avoiding need for tracheotomy in most cases. After the first stage of surgical excision, reconstruction consists in placing a vertical brace transepiglottically and below the cricoid. The epiglottis is thus left at its original height and secured in place to prevent flapping in the pharyngolaryngeal lumen. Transverse bracing is then performed through the thyroid wings: one of the key points of this surgery is to control tension to avoid risk of stenosis. The subhyoid muscles are sutured together to achieve satisfactory sealing. This technique offers satisfying functional results and oncological control. The most frequent complications are (1) secondary tracheotomy, which can be avoided by selecting patients who require a primary tracheotomy and optimizing the seal, and (2) stenosis, which can be limited by not bringing the cartilaginous structures too close together during bracing.</p>","PeriodicalId":48834,"journal":{"name":"European Annals of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Diseases","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2024-06-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141460104","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 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":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.anorl.2024.06.004","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":48834,"journal":{"name":"European Annals of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Diseases","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2024-06-18","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}