{"title":"The mechanism of action for laryngeal manual therapies: the need for an update.","authors":"Walt Fritz","doi":"10.1097/MOO.0000000000000966","DOIUrl":"10.1097/MOO.0000000000000966","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose of review: </strong>To propose a pathway for expanding the understanding of potential mechanisms of action with laryngeal-based manual therapy (LMT) for muscle tension dysphonia (MTD). This review may help determine if current LMT literature has kept up with advances in the more general manual therapy (MT) findings.</p><p><strong>Recent findings: </strong>Studies over the past thirty years, including recently published articles, have confirmed the efficacy of various manual therapy interventions in treating MTD. However, gaps exist between current LMT literature and that being presented in the more general MT field. Instead of viewing peripheral manipulation's influences as a local cause/effect process, the MT literature paints a richer tapestry of centrally mediated impacts.</p><p><strong>Summary: </strong>Evidence from outside the LMT field has introduced a broad tapestry of factors that may contribute to the efficacy of MT, extending beyond the local effects reported in LMT literature. To better understand the effect and mechanism of action touch-based interventions have on a patient's voice and to potentially improve outcomes, it is necessary to broaden investigations to include a broader range of perspectives.</p>","PeriodicalId":55195,"journal":{"name":"Current Opinion in Otolaryngology & Head and Neck Surgery","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2024-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139934360","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":"Managing lymphoedema following treatment for head and neck cancer: is complete decongestive therapy an effective intervention to improve dysphagia outcomes?","authors":"Alison Smith","doi":"10.1097/MOO.0000000000000969","DOIUrl":"10.1097/MOO.0000000000000969","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose of review: </strong>The purpose of this review is to summarize current evidence regarding management of head and neck lymphoedema (HNL) to improve dysphagia outcomes following head and neck cancer (HNC) treatment. This review aims to support complete decongestive therapy (CDT) comprising compression, manual lymphatic drainage (MLD), exercises and skincare as an adjunct of dysphagia rehabilitation.</p><p><strong>Recent findings: </strong>Research in the limbs supports the use of CDT to improve lymphoedema outcomes. Emerging evidence supports the use of CDT for the head and neck, though, there is no consensus on optimal treatment required to improve dysphagia outcomes. Current evidence is limited due to a paucity of randomized controlled trials, case series or cohort studies with small participant numbers, and a lack of functional and instrumental dysphagia outcome measures. This provides a foundation to design and test an individually tailored programme of HNL intervention to evaluate swallowing outcomes post CDT.</p><p><strong>Summary: </strong>As the incidence of HNC is increasing with HPV, with patients living for longer with late effects of HNC treatment, it is vital to understand how the presence of HNL impacts on the swallow, and if functional dysphagia outcomes improve following treatment of HNL. Prospective, longitudinal research with objective and functional outcome measures are required to help determine optimal management of HNL and its impact on the swallow.</p>","PeriodicalId":55195,"journal":{"name":"Current Opinion in Otolaryngology & Head and Neck Surgery","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2024-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139934358","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":"Editorial: sustainability in global otolaryngology.","authors":"Emma Stapleton","doi":"10.1097/MOO.0000000000000974","DOIUrl":"10.1097/MOO.0000000000000974","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":55195,"journal":{"name":"Current Opinion in Otolaryngology & Head and Neck Surgery","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2024-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140869582","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}
Rui Han Liu, Wayne Manana, Travis T Tollefson, Faustin Ntirenganya, David A Shaye
{"title":"Perspectives on the state of cleft lip and cleft palate patient care in Africa.","authors":"Rui Han Liu, Wayne Manana, Travis T Tollefson, Faustin Ntirenganya, David A Shaye","doi":"10.1097/moo.0000000000000979","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1097/moo.0000000000000979","url":null,"abstract":"As the most common congenital craniofacial defect, patients with cleft lip -palate (CLP) experience morbidity and social stigma, particularly in low-income and middle-income countries (LMICs) such as those of sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). Delays in treatment secondary either to lack of awareness, skills, equipment and consumables; poor health infrastructure, limited resources or a combination of them, has led to SSA having the highest rates of death and second highest rates of disability-adjusted life years in patients with CLP globally. Here we review current perspectives on the state of comprehensive cleft lip and palate repair in Africa.","PeriodicalId":55195,"journal":{"name":"Current Opinion in Otolaryngology & Head and Neck Surgery","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2024-04-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140833908","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 facial nerve trauma.","authors":"Rachel C Greiner, Gavriel D Kohlberg, G Nina Lu","doi":"10.1097/moo.0000000000000976","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1097/moo.0000000000000976","url":null,"abstract":"To present the current literature on management of facial nerve disorder secondary to trauma, with a focus on the utility of electrodiagnostic testing in this setting.","PeriodicalId":55195,"journal":{"name":"Current Opinion in Otolaryngology & Head and Neck Surgery","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2024-04-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140833911","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}
Brandon Kamrava, Adeeb Derakhshan, Shekhar K Gadkaree
{"title":"Ergonomics in facial plastic and reconstructive surgery.","authors":"Brandon Kamrava, Adeeb Derakhshan, Shekhar K Gadkaree","doi":"10.1097/moo.0000000000000977","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1097/moo.0000000000000977","url":null,"abstract":"Understanding effective ergonomic interventions is crucial for enhancing occupational health and career longevity. There is a paucity of clear ergonomics guidelines in facial plastic and reconstructive surgery (FPRS), placing practitioners at high risk of work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) and their consequences.","PeriodicalId":55195,"journal":{"name":"Current Opinion in Otolaryngology & Head and Neck Surgery","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2024-04-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140833974","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}
Spenser Souza, Rohith M Bhethanabotla, Suresh Mohan
{"title":"Applications of artificial intelligence in facial plastic and reconstructive surgery: a systematic review.","authors":"Spenser Souza, Rohith M Bhethanabotla, Suresh Mohan","doi":"10.1097/moo.0000000000000975","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1097/moo.0000000000000975","url":null,"abstract":"Arguably one of the most disruptive innovations in medicine of the past decade, artificial intelligence is dramatically changing how healthcare is practiced today. A systematic review of the most recent artificial intelligence advances in facial plastic surgery is presented for surgeons to stay abreast of the latest in our field.","PeriodicalId":55195,"journal":{"name":"Current Opinion in Otolaryngology & Head and Neck Surgery","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2024-04-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140842100","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}
David Pertzborn, Ayman Bali, Anna Mühlig, Ferdinand von Eggeling, Orlando Guntinas-Lichius
{"title":"Hyperspectral imaging and evaluation of surgical margins: where do we stand?","authors":"David Pertzborn, Ayman Bali, Anna Mühlig, Ferdinand von Eggeling, Orlando Guntinas-Lichius","doi":"10.1097/MOO.0000000000000957","DOIUrl":"10.1097/MOO.0000000000000957","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose of review: </strong>To highlight the recent literature on the use of hyperspectral imaging (HSI) for cancer margin evaluation ex vivo, for head and neck cancer pathology and in vivo during head and neck cancer surgery.</p><p><strong>Recent findings: </strong>HSI can be used ex vivo on unstained and stained tissue sections to analyze head and neck tissue and tumor cells in combination with machine learning approaches to analyze head and neck cancer cell characteristics and to discriminate the tumor border from normal tissue. Data on in vivo applications during head and neck cancer surgery are preliminary and limited. Even now an accuracy of 80% for tumor versus nonneoplastic tissue classification can be achieved for certain tasks, within the current in vivo settings.</p><p><strong>Summary: </strong>Significant progress has been made to introduce HSI for ex vivo head and neck cancer pathology evaluation and for an intraoperative use to define the tumor margins. To optimize the accuracy for in vivo use, larger HSI databases with annotations for head and neck cancer are needed.</p>","PeriodicalId":55195,"journal":{"name":"Current Opinion in Otolaryngology & Head and Neck Surgery","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2024-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139405373","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}
Jerome R Lechien, Luigi A Vaira, Carlos M Chiesa-Estomba
{"title":"Laryngeal verrucous cell carcinoma.","authors":"Jerome R Lechien, Luigi A Vaira, Carlos M Chiesa-Estomba","doi":"10.1097/MOO.0000000000000910","DOIUrl":"10.1097/MOO.0000000000000910","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose of review: </strong>To summarize the recent literature on epidemiology, clinical findings, treatment, and survival of laryngeal verrucous cell carcinoma (LVC).</p><p><strong>Recent findings: </strong>Epidemiological studies report that LVC accounts for 1-3% of all laryngeal cancers. The incidence is decreasing, while most patients are male individuals and smokers. LVC are commonly detected in early stages because they are more frequently located in the glottic region. Tobacco, alcohol overuse, and, possibly, human papilloma virus are the main contributing factors. Recent studies confirm that surgery is the primary therapeutic approach with better prognosis when compared with other treatment modalities. Surgery alone is associated with 86.8% disease-free and 80.3% overall survival rates, while metastases are anecdotal.</p><p><strong>Summary: </strong>LVC presents different clinical, pathological, and survival outcomes when compared with the classic laryngeal squamous cell carcinoma. Biopsies need often to be repeated before getting the most appropriate diagnosis; this supports the need of large-sample biopsy during the tumor diagnosis and staging. The glottic location of most LVC leads to detection of this lesion in its early stages, with ensuing better survival and outcomes after surgery compared with the classic form of squamous cell carcinoma. Future studies are needed to understand the biology of LVC and its related better prognostic outcomes when compared to other laryngeal malignancies.</p>","PeriodicalId":55195,"journal":{"name":"Current Opinion in Otolaryngology & Head and Neck Surgery","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2024-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"41220731","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":"Compartmental surgery for T4b oral squamous cell carcinoma involving the masticatory space.","authors":"Davide Mattavelli, Claudia Montenegro, Cesare Piazza","doi":"10.1097/MOO.0000000000000958","DOIUrl":"10.1097/MOO.0000000000000958","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose of review: </strong>This review aims to describe the oncological outcomes of T4b oral squamous cell carcinomas (OSCC) with masticatory space involvement as well as the surgical approaches that are able to achieve compartmental 'en bloc' resection of these lesions.</p><p><strong>Recent findings: </strong>The masticatory space is subdivided into infra-notch and supra-notch spaces according to the axial plane passing through the mandibular notch between the coronoid process and the condyle neck. Compartmental resection for T4b OSCC with masticatory space invasion can be successfully achieved via purely external approaches or combining external and transnasal endoscopic routes. Infra-notch T4b OSCC showed survival outcomes comparable to T4a OSCC, thus prompting treatment with curative intent.</p><p><strong>Summary: </strong>Compartmental resection of the masticatory space is technically feasible with comprehensive control of tumour margins. Use of a transnasal endoscopic anterior route within a multiportal approach may provide better control of margins at the level of the pterygo-maxillary fissure. Equivalent survival outcomes between T4a and infra-notch T4b OSCC are reported. Thus, a downstaging of the latter to T4a is advisable and compartmental surgery of such advanced lesions could be considered as a first-line treatment option in selected patients.</p>","PeriodicalId":55195,"journal":{"name":"Current Opinion in Otolaryngology & Head and Neck Surgery","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2024-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10919272/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139405371","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}