Claudio Sampieri, Laura Ruiz-Sevilla, Isabel Vilaseca
{"title":"Good and bad indications for adjuvant radiotherapy after transoral laser microsurgery for laryngeal cancer.","authors":"Claudio Sampieri, Laura Ruiz-Sevilla, Isabel Vilaseca","doi":"10.1097/MOO.0000000000001030","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1097/MOO.0000000000001030","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose of review: </strong>To summarize current evidence regarding the indication of adjuvant treatment after transoral laser microsurgery (TOLMS).</p><p><strong>Recent findings: </strong>Apart from well known risk factors, margins represent the key point in the decision-making. If margins are affected, additional treatment is mandatory. One exception could be the presence of one superficial margin in early tumors that can be strictly followed up by fiberendoscopy. As a general rule, the best option is margin-revision surgery by repeating TOLMS or switching to open partial surgery. (Chemo)radiotherapy can be also considered, being total laryngectomy the last alternative. In locally advanced tumors with uncertain margins (e.g. posterior paraglottic space invasion, vertical anterior commissure reaching the cartilage during primary resection), adjuvant treatment may improve local control with laser but with little impact on disease-specific or overall survival. In this scenario, QoL may be in part reduced after radiotherapy, although recent studies suggest that functional outcomes are favorable. Therefore, decision should be discussed individually with the patient, especially if a total laryngectomy is the only alternative after a possible relapse.</p><p><strong>Summary: </strong>Considerable work needs to be done to identify those cases that may benefit from adjuvant treatment after TOLMS, including a detailed description of functional outcomes.</p>","PeriodicalId":55195,"journal":{"name":"Current Opinion in Otolaryngology & Head and Neck Surgery","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2024-12-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142923602","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":"Reflux, eosinophilic esophagitis, and celiac disease - the blurred lines.","authors":"Ofer Z Fass, John O Clarke","doi":"10.1097/MOO.0000000000000989","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1097/MOO.0000000000000989","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose of review: </strong>Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a commonly recognized cause of dysphagia. Conversely, eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) and celiac disease are rarer and often overlooked as dysphagia culprits. Overlap between these conditions complicates diagnosis and delays appropriate treatment. This review aims to clarify the distinctive dysphagia characteristics in each condition, explore potential overlaps, and offer guidance on differentiation.</p><p><strong>Recent findings: </strong>Recent studies have advanced our understanding of dysphagia mechanisms in GERD, EoE, and celiac disease, particularly in characterizing disordered motility and dysphagia's natural history. While upper endoscopy, biopsies, and manometry remain crucial in dysphagia assessment, novel diagnostic tools are emerging. New insights highlight the significance of cytokine-induced mucosal injury in all three conditions, revealing potential connections where mucosal damage in one disorder may contribute to the development of others.</p><p><strong>Summary: </strong>GERD, EoE, and celiac disease can coexist and present with similar symptoms. Distinguishing between them often entails upper endoscopy, esophageal biopsies, pH testing, and celiac serologies. EoE should be considered when GERD patients fail proton pump inhibitor therapy or when celiac patients have persistent esophageal symptoms despite a gluten-free diet. Consider celiac disease if dysphagia accompanies iron deficiency anemia, malabsorptive diarrhea, or osteoporosis. Recognizing the potential overlap between these conditions is crucial for guiding clinical evaluation and therapy.</p>","PeriodicalId":55195,"journal":{"name":"Current Opinion in Otolaryngology & Head and Neck Surgery","volume":"32 6","pages":"367-373"},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2024-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142607522","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":"Management of paediatric sialorrhea.","authors":"Eric Levi, William Alexander, Monica S Cooper","doi":"10.1097/MOO.0000000000001015","DOIUrl":"10.1097/MOO.0000000000001015","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose of review: </strong>To summarize current understanding of and recent literature on the management of sialorrhea in children.</p><p><strong>Recent findings: </strong>Sialorrhea is a symptom of oropharyngeal dysphagia and reduced clearance. Sialorrhea can be anterior, with forward overflow of saliva, causing skin rash, social embarrassment and spillage on communication devices; or posterior, where there is pharyngeal pooling of saliva, which may cause aspiration.Assessment of sialorrhea involves a clinical evaluation, focusing on the individual's age, development, underlying medical condition and whether the sialorrhea is anterior, posterior or both. Craniomaxillofacial structure, posture, airway patency, neuromotor control, level of social awareness, motivation and caregiver concerns are assessed. To manage sialorrhea, integration of multiple strategies is usually needed. There is good evidence for behavioral intervention, oral appliances, anticholinergic medications, botulinum toxin injection and surgery. The role of various options of surgery in providing a longer lasting effect is supported. Adjunctive airway and craniomaxillofacial surgery may be indicated.</p><p><strong>Summary: </strong>Sialorrhea is a modifiable condition with multifactorial causes requiring multimodal therapy by an inter-disciplinary team. There is increasing evidence on the role of saliva surgery in improving the quality of life for the person with sialorrhea and their caregivers.</p>","PeriodicalId":55195,"journal":{"name":"Current Opinion in Otolaryngology & Head and Neck Surgery","volume":"32 6","pages":"444-452"},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2024-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142607520","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":"Current opinion in refractory and/or unexplained chronic cough.","authors":"Stephanie Misono, Carolyn K Novaleski","doi":"10.1097/MOO.0000000000001009","DOIUrl":"10.1097/MOO.0000000000001009","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose of review: </strong>Otolaryngologists are vital to successfully managing chronic cough in adults. This review presents updates regarding rapidly evolving concepts in chronic cough.</p><p><strong>Recent findings: </strong>Significant growth is occurring in chronic cough research, strengthening the evidence of its major psychosocial impacts. Elucidation of the neural underpinnings of normal and abnormal cough within both the peripheral and central nervous systems highlight the previously underappreciated complexity of cough. Recent clinical practice recommendations emphasize personalized treatment approaches through addressing treatable traits of chronic cough. Investigations are ongoing to better distinguish chronic cough subgroups, and multiple types of important clinical outcome measures are being characterized. Newer research about chronic cough treatment encompasses pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic interventions, including oral and inhaled medications, superior laryngeal nerve blocks, and behavioral therapy.</p><p><strong>Summary: </strong>As knowledge about chronic cough in adults continues to expand in both research and clinical practice, otolaryngologists can continue to raise awareness of the role of the larynx in cough and promote ongoing multidisciplinary collaborations. In the coming years, more pharmacologic options and personalized treatment approaches will likely emerge for chronic cough.</p>","PeriodicalId":55195,"journal":{"name":"Current Opinion in Otolaryngology & Head and Neck Surgery","volume":" ","pages":"403-409"},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2024-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142134547","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}
Russell W De Jong, Sahar Heydari, M Taylor Fordham
{"title":"Choanal atresia: a review of contemporary treatment strategies.","authors":"Russell W De Jong, Sahar Heydari, M Taylor Fordham","doi":"10.1097/MOO.0000000000001006","DOIUrl":"10.1097/MOO.0000000000001006","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose of review: </strong>Choanal atresia (CA) is a congenital nasal airway anomaly that, when present bilaterally, requires urgent surgical intervention. Surgical technique has evolved since its inception with most practices now favoring an endoscopic repair. Restenosis requiring revision surgery is a frequent complication, occurring in as many as 50% of cases. This review aims to highlight the most common surgical approaches, techniques used to prevent restenosis, and newer adjuncts to surgery that may improve outcomes.</p><p><strong>Recent findings: </strong>Bioabsorbable, steroid-eluting stents were first developed for the adult chronic rhinosinusitis population but have been adapted for use in choanal atresia since 2017. The existing literature consists of multiple case series and one case-control study comparing these stents to traditional stents. To date, there have been no reports of restenosis or stent-related complications with these newer products.</p><p><strong>Summary: </strong>Choanal atresia remains a difficult surgical pathology for which sustainable surgical results can be challenging. There is reason for optimism in bioabsorbable, steroid-eluting stents as an adjunct to CA repair if future studies expound upon their safety and efficacy.</p>","PeriodicalId":55195,"journal":{"name":"Current Opinion in Otolaryngology & Head and Neck Surgery","volume":" ","pages":"416-423"},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2024-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141989597","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":"Dragged kicking and screaming…▪▪.","authors":"Jacqui Allen","doi":"10.1097/MOO.0000000000001008","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1097/MOO.0000000000001008","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":55195,"journal":{"name":"Current Opinion in Otolaryngology & Head and Neck Surgery","volume":"32 6","pages":"365-366"},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2024-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142607518","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":"Evaluation of balloon sinuplasty for the treatment of pediatric chronic rhinosinusitis.","authors":"Mark A Fadel, Uma S Ramaswamy","doi":"10.1097/MOO.0000000000001016","DOIUrl":"10.1097/MOO.0000000000001016","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose of review: </strong>This year marks 10 years from the publication of the clinical consensus statement on pediatric chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS). Balloon sinuplasty did not meet criteria for consensus at that time because there was insufficient evidence on its efficacy and safety. The purpose of this review is to summarize the current evidence on balloon sinuplasty treatment for pediatric CRS.</p><p><strong>Recent findings: </strong>Balloon sinuplasty is not a cost-effective measure compared to adenoidectomy and endoscopic sinus surgery (ESS). In the pediatric population, benefits include short operative time, reduced tissue manipulation, and potential for decreased antibiotic courses. Alternatively, balloon dilation has increased equipment costs and there is a lack of robust prospective data that fully elucidates balloon sinuplasty's role in the management of pediatric CRS.</p><p><strong>Summary: </strong>Pediatric otolaryngologists should continue to perform first-line adenoidectomy and consider ESS based on imaging and other validated clinical scoring systems. Balloon sinuplasty has not yet been proven as an effective treatment for pediatric CRS and further large-scale investigations are required to overcome its lack of cost-effectiveness.</p>","PeriodicalId":55195,"journal":{"name":"Current Opinion in Otolaryngology & Head and Neck Surgery","volume":" ","pages":"424-427"},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2024-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142402068","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":"Management of pediatric thyroid carcinoma.","authors":"Amy L Dimachkieh, Priya Mahajan","doi":"10.1097/MOO.0000000000001012","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1097/MOO.0000000000001012","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose of review: </strong>The incidence of thyroid carcinoma is increasing among children and adolescents, particularly in female individuals. Children and adolescents require special considerations in management as the molecular genetics of pediatric thyroid tumors are inherently different from their adult counterparts. The increased risk of malignancy, nodal metastases, and pulmonary metastases in pediatric patients warrants pediatric-specific management recommendations and pediatric-specific multidisciplinary teams.</p><p><strong>Recent findings: </strong>This article highlights the molecular origins of pediatric thyroid carcinoma and the implications of tumor genetics for the course of disease and treatment considerations. We highlight specific surgical considerations to optimize outcomes while minimizing lifelong risks of vocal paralysis and hypoparathyroidism. The landscape of treatment options is rapidly evolving with development of sophisticated molecular approaches to understand the genetic landscape, and this review features updated recommendations and systemic treatment options for the management of pediatric thyroid malignancy.</p><p><strong>Summary: </strong>Pediatric thyroid carcinoma is a lifelong burden and the treatment tailored to optimize outcomes minimizes long-term risks of treatments, surgery, radiation and targeted systemic therapies. Multidisciplinary teams that treat pediatric thyroid carcinoma should focus surgical experience and use the most updated guidelines and treatments available, particularly considering the landscape of molecular genetics in pediatric thyroid carcinoma.</p>","PeriodicalId":55195,"journal":{"name":"Current Opinion in Otolaryngology & Head and Neck Surgery","volume":"32 6","pages":"438-443"},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2024-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142607521","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":"Hearing preservation in pediatric cochlear implantation.","authors":"John P Marinelli, Matthew L Carlson","doi":"10.1097/MOO.0000000000001011","DOIUrl":"10.1097/MOO.0000000000001011","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose of review: </strong>Pediatric cochlear implantation has evolved considerably over the past three decades to include more patients at earlier ages with greater degrees of residual hearing. As an extension, a significant focus of research over the past decade has surrounded preservation of existing acoustic hearing.</p><p><strong>Recent findings: </strong>Multiple studies published within the last 5 years demonstrate aidable acoustic hearing preservation in 60-90% of pediatric patients, with 40-60% experiencing complete hearing preservation following cochlear implantation. Durability of preserved hearing varies among patients, with some patients losing residual hearing within 1 year of surgery whereas others maintain acoustic hearing through at least 5 years of follow-up. Speech outcomes appear superior among patients with preserved acoustic hearing, particularly in the presence of background noise. Several recent studies suggest a music appreciation advantage in children with preserved acoustic hearing following cochlear implantation.</p><p><strong>Summary: </strong>Hearing preservation rates during cochlear implantation in children matches, if not often exceeds, hearing preservation rates observed among adults. Preservation of acoustic hearing during cochlear implantation confers multiple advantages for the pediatric population. Beyond improved speech understanding and music appreciation, minimizing intracochlear trauma and resultant scarring facilitates potential future regenerative treatments or revision surgery.</p>","PeriodicalId":55195,"journal":{"name":"Current Opinion in Otolaryngology & Head and Neck Surgery","volume":" ","pages":"410-415"},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2024-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142373616","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":"Salivary pepsin testing for laryngopharyngeal reflux: will it change our management?","authors":"Jinrang Li, Jacqueline Allen","doi":"10.1097/MOO.0000000000000998","DOIUrl":"10.1097/MOO.0000000000000998","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose of review: </strong>This review focus on the clinical value of salivary and laryngopharyngeal tissue pepsin measurement in the diagnosis and treatment of laryngopharyngeal reflux (LPR).</p><p><strong>Recent findings: </strong>A growing body of research suggests that salivary pepsin detection provides a noninvasive method for the identifying LPR occurrence. Pepsin detection testing is still variable, and an optimal method that balances utility with accuracy has not been agreed. Timing and number of test samples recommended also remains controversial, however literature indicates that increasing the number of tests over a day increases pepsin detection rate. It remains unclear whether detection of pepsin alone can be used to confirm LPR diagnosis. Pepsin positivity is correlated with improved response to proton pump inhibitor (PPI) therapy, and therefore may play a role in guiding therapeutic choices. Detection of pepsin in laryngeal tissue has the same clinical value as detection in saliva and requires further investigation to determine utility.</p><p><strong>Summary: </strong>As a noninvasive method for the diagnosis of LPR, the detection of salivary pepsin in the oropharynx shows potential clinical value, however the exact method of detection and diagnostic values are unclear. Salivary or tissue-based pepsin detection may be helpful in predicting therapeutic effects of PPI and providing personalized treatment options. The detection threshold of salivary pepsin may be different in different countries and regions. Timing and number of samples needed for detection is still controversial.</p>","PeriodicalId":55195,"journal":{"name":"Current Opinion in Otolaryngology & Head and Neck Surgery","volume":" ","pages":"398-402"},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2024-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141989605","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}