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":"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":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11962972/pdf/","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":"OA","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}
Stefan R Torborg, Ashley Yeo Eun Kim, Anaïs Rameau
{"title":"New developments in the application of artificial intelligence to laryngology.","authors":"Stefan R Torborg, Ashley Yeo Eun Kim, Anaïs Rameau","doi":"10.1097/MOO.0000000000000999","DOIUrl":"10.1097/MOO.0000000000000999","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose of review: </strong>The purpose of this review is to summarize the existing literature on artificial intelligence technology utilization in laryngology, highlighting recent advances and current barriers to implementation.</p><p><strong>Recent findings: </strong>The volume of publications studying applications of artificial intelligence in laryngology has rapidly increased, demonstrating a strong interest in utilizing this technology. Vocal biomarkers for disease screening, deep learning analysis of videolaryngoscopy for lesion identification, and auto-segmentation of videofluoroscopy for detection of aspiration are a few of the new ways in which artificial intelligence is poised to transform clinical care in laryngology. Increasing collaboration is ongoing to establish guidelines and standards for the field to ensure generalizability.</p><p><strong>Summary: </strong>Artificial intelligence tools have the potential to greatly advance laryngology care by creating novel screening methods, improving how data-heavy diagnostics of laryngology are analyzed, and standardizing outcome measures. However, physician and patient trust in artificial intelligence must improve for the technology to be successfully implemented. Additionally, most existing studies lack large and diverse datasets, external validation, and consistent ground-truth references necessary to produce generalizable results. Collaborative, large-scale studies will fuel technological innovation and bring artificial intelligence to the forefront of patient care in laryngology.</p>","PeriodicalId":55195,"journal":{"name":"Current Opinion in Otolaryngology & Head and Neck Surgery","volume":" ","pages":"391-397"},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2024-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11613154/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141989603","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":"Assessing institutional pediatric airway emergency readiness: key components and practices.","authors":"Jennifer M Siu, Nikolaus E Wolter, Evan J Propst","doi":"10.1097/MOO.0000000000001020","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1097/MOO.0000000000001020","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose of review: </strong>This contemporary review aims to outline the key components and protocols for assessing emergency readiness in institutional pediatric airway management. Emphasis is placed on identifying essential elements that ensure preparedness and effective response in pediatric airway emergencies within healthcare institutions.</p><p><strong>Recent findings: </strong>Recent studies highlight several critical components of pediatric airway emergency readiness: dedicated pediatric airway teams, availability of specialized pediatric airway equipment, and simulation-based training to enhance the skills of healthcare providers. Additionally, interdisciplinary team coordination and regular drills have been shown to improve readiness and outcomes in pediatric airway emergencies.</p><p><strong>Summary: </strong>Effective emergency readiness in pediatric airway management requires a multifaceted approach. Key components include availability of appropriate and accessible equipment, adherence to standardized protocols, and ongoing education and training. Regular simulation exercises and interprofessional collaboration are essential for maintaining high levels of preparedness. Implementing these strategies can significantly improve the quality of care and patient outcomes in pediatric airway emergencies.</p><p><strong>Level of evidence: </strong>Level 3.</p>","PeriodicalId":55195,"journal":{"name":"Current Opinion in Otolaryngology & Head and Neck Surgery","volume":"32 6","pages":"428-437"},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2024-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142607517","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":"Platelet-rich plasma applications in the larynx: snake oil or stupendous?","authors":"Georgia Mackay, Jacqui Allen","doi":"10.1097/MOO.0000000000001019","DOIUrl":"10.1097/MOO.0000000000001019","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose of review: </strong>To explore and summarize recent work examining the use of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) applications for vocal fold disorder.</p><p><strong>Recent findings: </strong>Intrachordal PRP injections have recently emerged as a treatment option for patients with damage to the lamina propria of the vocal fold (scar, atrophy, sulcus and inflammatory lesions). Studies support significant improvements in patient-reported and clinician-reported outcomes, and objective phonatory parameters. PRP demonstrates a good safety profile, absence of immune reactions, affordable cost model and improvement in mucosal wave features with resultant improved voice quality up to 12 months following treatment.</p><p><strong>Summary: </strong>PRP injection of the vocal folds is a novel repurposing of a previously validated technique, and emerging data shows consistent results across multiple centres, increasing confidence in use of this freely available material. Current published studies confirm improved voice outcomes compared with pretreatment measures and high patient satisfaction. Further research is required to properly assign the role of and ideal candidate for PRP applications, and to delineate durability of treatment.</p>","PeriodicalId":55195,"journal":{"name":"Current Opinion in Otolaryngology & Head and Neck Surgery","volume":" ","pages":"374-382"},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2024-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142513342","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}