{"title":"Public Health Awareness Campaigns in Otolaryngology: Are We Making an Impact?","authors":"Joshua M Kang, Daniel H Coelho","doi":"10.1177/01455613221149637","DOIUrl":"10.1177/01455613221149637","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>ObjectiveTo determine if public awareness campaigns in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery are influencing public interest, as measured by internet searches.Study DesignDatabase Query.SettingInternet.MethodsSix awareness campaigns were analyzed over 5 years (2016-2020). Each campaign was assigned one or more relevant Google search terms/topics. Weekly data on United States internet search queries for these topics/terms were collected from Google Trends. \"Campaign\" dates were defined as 1 week before and 2 weeks after any awareness \"day\" or \"week,\" and 2 weeks prior and 2 weeks after any awareness \"month.\" \"Non-campaign\" weeks were considered any data outside the \"campaign\" window. A Welch's unpaired t-test was used to determine statistically significant differences between \"campaign\" dates and \"non-campaign\" dates.ResultsOf the awareness campaigns studied, only \"Kids ENT Health Month\" (search topic \"adenoidectomy,\" <i>P</i> = < .001) and \"Cochlear Implant Day\" (search topic \"cochlear implant,\" <i>P</i> = .004615) demonstrated a significant increase in internet search activity during the time frame of interest between 2016 and 2020. Although there were some individual years with significant increases for select search terms/topics corresponding to their campaign of interest, none of the campaigns showed increases over the 5-year period studied.ConclusionPublic health advocacy and outreach has long been recognized as an important component of optimizing otolaryngologic care. However, such efforts to increase public awareness may have varying or even minimal impact. Though an imperfect tool, data from Google Trends suggests that with few exceptions, awareness campaigns in otolaryngology do not necessarily translate to increased internet searches.</p>","PeriodicalId":51041,"journal":{"name":"Ent-Ear Nose & Throat Journal","volume":" ","pages":"664-668"},"PeriodicalIF":0.7,"publicationDate":"2025-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"10527869","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}
Huihui Wang, Ao Li, Tongwu Bie, Xin Dou, Yang Li, Zhengrong Xu, Xuemei Li, Yin Chen, Min Li, Xianmei Wei, HanDong Wang, Yanan Wei, Chenjie Yu, Xia Gao
{"title":"Correlation Analysis of the Pneumatization of the Supraorbital Ethmoid Cell and the Position of the Anterior Ethmoidal Artery.","authors":"Huihui Wang, Ao Li, Tongwu Bie, Xin Dou, Yang Li, Zhengrong Xu, Xuemei Li, Yin Chen, Min Li, Xianmei Wei, HanDong Wang, Yanan Wei, Chenjie Yu, Xia Gao","doi":"10.1177/01455613231155133","DOIUrl":"10.1177/01455613231155133","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>ObjectivesThis study aimed to measure the supraorbital ethmoid cell (SOEC) and characterize the relationship between the degree of SOEC pneumatization and the position of the anterior ethmoidal artery (AEA) in relation to the skull base.MethodsComputed tomography (CT) scans of 100 patients were analyzed. The correlation between the pneumatization of SOEC and the distance of the AEA from the skull base was explored by Spearman's correlation rho efficient test.ResultsThe distance of the AEA from skull base was 3.10 (2.60,3.60) mm in patients with SOEC compared with 0.6(0.40,2.10)mm in those without(P < .001). In 50.5% of the patients, the AEA was located below the skull base; the incidence of this localization was significantly higher in those with SOEC than in those without (78.79%vs22.77%, P < .001). Compared to female patients, male patients owned greater SOEC height (9.65vs8.20mm, P = .007). The SOECs volume (r = 0.45, P < .001), height (r = .30, P = .003), and transverse diameter (r = 0.28, P = .005) were all significantly correlated with the distance of the AEA from the skull base.ConclusionsThe pneumatization of SOEC critically impact the distance between the AEA and skull base. The higher the degree of pneumatization, the farther from the skull base the AEA will be, increasing the risk of complications during nasal endoscopic surgery. These results provide an important reference for protecting the AEA during nasal endoscopic surgery.</p>","PeriodicalId":51041,"journal":{"name":"Ent-Ear Nose & Throat Journal","volume":" ","pages":"651-657"},"PeriodicalIF":0.7,"publicationDate":"2025-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"9476294","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":"Healing large Traumatic Tympanic Membrane Perforations Using Vaseline Gauze and Gelfoam Patching Alone.","authors":"Huiqin Zong, Zhengcai Lou","doi":"10.1177/01455613221150571","DOIUrl":"10.1177/01455613221150571","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>ObjectiveThe aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of vaseline gauze (VG) patching on the treatment of large traumatic perforation of tympanic membrane (TM).Material and methods90 patients with traumatic perforation larger than 25% of the TM were randomly allocated into the control group of observation only, VG group, and Gelfoam patch alone group. The closure rate and closure time among the 3 groups were compared at 3 months.ResultsIn total, 82 large traumatic perforations were analyzed in this study. The closure rates in the control, VG, and gelfoam patch groups were 84.6%, 100.0%, and 89.3%, respectively (<i>P</i> = 0.637). Post-hoc multiple comparisons showed that the difference between the control and VG groups was significant (<i>P</i> = 0.047), but the difference wasn't significant between gelfoam alone and control groups (<i>P</i> = 0.699) or VG groups (<i>P</i> = 0.236). The mean closure times were 5.41 ± 1.47, 2.14 ± 0.93, and 3.00 ± 0.62 weeks for the control, VG, and gelfoam patch groups, respectively (<i>P</i> < 0.001). Post-hoc multiple comparisons showed that the difference was significant between the control and VG groups (<i>P</i> < 0.001) or gelfoam alone group (<i>P</i> < 0.001) or VG and gelfoam groups (<i>P</i> < 0.05).ConclusionsVG improved the closure rate and shortened the closure time compared with observation only, which could be an effective patch material for repairing traumatic lager perforations in the outpatient setting, which is readily available and convenient.</p>","PeriodicalId":51041,"journal":{"name":"Ent-Ear Nose & Throat Journal","volume":" ","pages":"NP699-NP705"},"PeriodicalIF":0.7,"publicationDate":"2025-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"10510076","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":"Hemorrhagic Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome in a Patient With Larynx Carcinoma.","authors":"Hayri Ogul, Alper Kiziloglu, Yasemin Ogul","doi":"10.1177/01455613221150121","DOIUrl":"10.1177/01455613221150121","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Significance Statement Posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome (PRES) is characterized by variable neurological findings such as headache, deterioration in mental condition, loss of consciousness and visual loss. The disease results with impairment of the cerebral blood flow autoregulation. Ondansetron, serotonin (5HT-3) receptor antagonist, may cause the haemorrhagic PRES.</p>","PeriodicalId":51041,"journal":{"name":"Ent-Ear Nose & Throat Journal","volume":" ","pages":"NP649-NP650"},"PeriodicalIF":0.7,"publicationDate":"2025-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"10459418","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":"The World Report on Hearing, what does it mean for me and how can it improve access to hearing devices?","authors":"Patrick D'Haese, Vedat Topsakal, Paula Greenham","doi":"10.1177/01455613231157937","DOIUrl":"10.1177/01455613231157937","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":51041,"journal":{"name":"Ent-Ear Nose & Throat Journal","volume":" ","pages":"616-618"},"PeriodicalIF":0.7,"publicationDate":"2025-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"9283298","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}
Randy Lesh, Ryan Hellums, Priscilla Pichardo, Jeff Wong, Phillip Pellitteri, Nicholas Purdy, Kevin Stavrides, Thorsen W Haugen
{"title":"Thyroid Abscess: A Case Series and Literature Review.","authors":"Randy Lesh, Ryan Hellums, Priscilla Pichardo, Jeff Wong, Phillip Pellitteri, Nicholas Purdy, Kevin Stavrides, Thorsen W Haugen","doi":"10.1177/01455613221150128","DOIUrl":"10.1177/01455613221150128","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>ObjectiveIn this retrospective case series, we chronicle six patients presenting with acute suppurative thyroiditis (AST) with progression to thyroid abscess in a single institution.MethodsPatients ranged in age from 16 to 74 years of age. The most common presenting symptoms were progressive unilateral neck pain, swelling, and odynophagia. Other symptoms included hoarseness and systemic signs of infection. Diagnosis of thyroid abscess was made with a CT scan of the neck, fine needle aspiration, and/or incision and drainage (I&D).ResultsManagement included antibiotic therapy, I&D, and thyroidectomy. All patients were successfully treated except for one who developed mediastinitis and died.ConclusionA complete literature review was performed to determine etiologies, common findings, and management of similar cases.</p>","PeriodicalId":51041,"journal":{"name":"Ent-Ear Nose & Throat Journal","volume":" ","pages":"NP706-NP713"},"PeriodicalIF":0.7,"publicationDate":"2025-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"10545400","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":"Primary Surgical Management of Laryngeal Neuroendocrine Neoplasms: A Single Institution Case Series.","authors":"Yajun Gu, Dingding Liu, Xinyu Gao, Han Zhou, Panpan Song, Xiaoyun Qian","doi":"10.1177/01455613231183882","DOIUrl":"10.1177/01455613231183882","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Objective:</b> Laryngeal neuroendocrine neoplasms (NENs) are rare diseases. A single institution retrospective study was done of the outcome of patients with laryngeal NENs who undergo primary surgery as the first treatment modality. <b>Methods:</b> Retrospective analysis of medical records of patients with laryngeal NENs between 2009 and 2018. Cases were classified by applying the 2022 World Health organization Classification of Head and Neck Tumors (5th edition). <b>Results:</b> Six patients were eligible at our tertiary center: 1 large cell neuroendocrine carcinoma (NEC), 3 small cell NEC, 1 neuroendocrine tumor grade 1, and 1 neuroendocrine tumor grade 2. All admitted patients received upfront surgeries, including 3 transoral CO<sub>2</sub> laser surgeries and 3 total laryngectomies with or without elective neck dissection. Four patients underwent subsequent chemoradiotherapy. Although 3 patients had recurrent disease and distal metastasis, the overall survival was generally improved. <b>Conclusion:</b> According to our institutional experience, upfront surgery in the first-line setting of a multi-modality approach with adjuvant chemoradiotherapy plays a very important role in managing laryngeal NECs, and may confer additional survival benefit in some patients of the large cell carcinoma subgroup.</p>","PeriodicalId":51041,"journal":{"name":"Ent-Ear Nose & Throat Journal","volume":" ","pages":"638-644"},"PeriodicalIF":0.7,"publicationDate":"2025-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"9952375","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}
Eman Hajr, Yassin Abdelsamad, Fida Almuhawas, Amnah Alashour, Abdulrahman Hagr
{"title":"Cochlear Implantation: The use of OTOPLAN Reconstructed Images in Trajectory Identification.","authors":"Eman Hajr, Yassin Abdelsamad, Fida Almuhawas, Amnah Alashour, Abdulrahman Hagr","doi":"10.1177/01455613221134742","DOIUrl":"10.1177/01455613221134742","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>ObjectivesThis study aimed to define the best electrode trajectory line in cochlear implant (CI) surgery using the OTOPLAN (otology planning software) reconstructed 3D model and to investigate the surgical distance of the retro-facial approach as a direct access to the round window.MethodsComputed tomography (CT) scans of the normal temporal bone were included for analysis in this study. OTOPLAN reconstruction was used to build 3D models with specific ear structures for study analysis.ResultsTwenty-five scans were included; the average age at the time of CT scan was 6.8±12 years. Twelve scans (48%) were right-sided and thirteen (52%) were left-sided. The best trajectory line to the round window was identified in all scans. The retro-facial approach was the optimal approach for 52% of cases (13/25). In all scans, the safe distance from the facial nerve were in favor of the retro-facial approach (P = 0.0011).ConclusionThe OTOPLAN reconstructed imaging provided a good analysis of the retro-facial approach and helped in planning the surgical trajectory line towards the round window. Additionally, calculation of the surgical distance can help the surgeon compare the retro-facial approach to the standard facial recess for preoperative planning. These findings may help in robotic surgery.</p>","PeriodicalId":51041,"journal":{"name":"Ent-Ear Nose & Throat Journal","volume":" ","pages":"658-663"},"PeriodicalIF":0.7,"publicationDate":"2025-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"10485018","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":"Sequestered, Iatrogenic Epidermoid Implantation Cysts Associated With Retroauricular (Wilde's) Incision.","authors":"Mainak Dutta, Sharafali Kadambott, Sutarthi Kar, Mirza Arbaz, Chandan Seth","doi":"10.1177/01455613221146087","DOIUrl":"10.1177/01455613221146087","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>ObjectiveTo report two patients with iatrogenic, epidermoid implantation cysts associated with the standard retroauricular (Wilde's) incision, to establish their etiology, to explore means to prevent them, and to ensure that this experience adds to the learning curve of the surgical training of the residents.MethodsCase series with the review of literature.ResultsOne of the two patients, who had an unremarkable follow-up period after cortical mastoidectomy and cartilage tympanoplasty performed three years back, presented with a retroauricular cystic swelling visible since two months. It was hyperintense on T2-weighted magnetic resonance imaging. A sequestered cystic mass was encountered at surgery in the subcutaneous plane in association with the retroauricular scar tissue from previous surgery. In the other patient, two similar cysts (one of them sequestered) were incidental findings at revision tympanomastoid surgery. Histopathology in both instances was consistent with epidermoid cyst. Given their subcuticular location and intimate association with a pre-existing surgical scar, they were considered to be of implantation in origin. This was a potential outcome of persistent inversion of one or both skin edges following simple interrupted suturing. The reason could be a faulty surgical technique, due to improper placement of the needle with respect to skin, inadequate or uneven tissue bite, a tight knot, or failure to manually evert the apposing edges at the point(s) of suspicion.ConclusionsSequestered epidermoid implantation cysts due to persistent inversion of sutured skin edges are unusual complications. The illustrations in this case series emphasize the need to adhere to the basic principles of surgical practice. They provide a caveat to the resident surgeons and the faculties who supervise them, that inadvertent and apparently innocuous misses, even at the elementary steps of surgery (like suturing), could lead to complications that are unwanted and potentially avoidable.</p>","PeriodicalId":51041,"journal":{"name":"Ent-Ear Nose & Throat Journal","volume":" ","pages":"NP587-NP593"},"PeriodicalIF":0.7,"publicationDate":"2025-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"10333712","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}