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{"title":"Endoscopic Transpterygoid Repair of Sphenoid Sinus Meningocele: A Comprehensive Case Report and Literature Review","authors":"Aiko Shimizu ,&nbsp;Seiichiro Makihara ,&nbsp;Ryoji Imoto ,&nbsp;Koji Hirashita ,&nbsp;Mizuo Ando","doi":"10.1016/j.anl.2024.08.003","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.anl.2024.08.003","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>We report a challenging and uncommon case involving a 53-year-old Japanese man with cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leakage caused by a meningocele in the lateral recess of the sphenoid sinus. Our innovative treatment approach involved a combination of transpterygoid and endoscopic modified medial maxillectomy techniques, with special emphasis on the preservation of the sphenopalatine artery. This strategic preservation was pivotal to the successful use of the ipsilateral nasoseptal flap for reconstruction, which played a crucial role in the prevention of postoperative CSF leakage. Otolaryngologists and neurosurgeons collaborated to perform the bath-plugging technique; effective collaboration was instrumental to the success of the procedure. This report highlights significant advancement from conventional frontal craniotomy to a more sophisticated endoscopic technique, shows the importance of meticulous surgical planning and execution, emphasizes careful preservation of critical anatomical structures during complex neurosurgical and otolaryngological procedures, and underscores the evolving landscape of surgical approaches for managing complex medical conditions.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":55627,"journal":{"name":"Auris Nasus Larynx","volume":"51 5","pages":"Pages 875-879"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2024-08-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142006771","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":"Anteriorly tilted CT to visualize the anterior wall of the sphenoid sinus","authors":"Tomotaka Hemmi ,&nbsp;Kazuhiro Nomura ,&nbsp;Mitsuru Sugawara ,&nbsp;Ryoukichi Ikeda","doi":"10.1016/j.anl.2024.07.008","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.anl.2024.07.008","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Objective</h3><p>To elucidate the effectiveness of a 30-degree anteriorly tilted coronal CT in visualizing the anterior wall of the sphenoid sinus.</p></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><p>Medical records and CTs of patients who underwent septoplasty, inferior turbinectomy, or endoscopic sinus surgery were reviewed. We evaluated the visibility of the anterior wall of the sphenoid sinus on conventional coronal CT scans and categorized its orientation. We then created anteriorly tilted coronal CT images to evaluate its improved visibility.</p></div><div><h3>Results</h3><p>A total of 129 patients were evaluated. While conventional coronal CT scans fully visualized the anterior wall of the sphenoid sinus in cases with an Onodi cell, 17.7% remained unidentified when the Onodi cell was absent. However, anteriorly tilted coronal CT scans consistently identified the anterior wall regardless of the presence of an Onodi cell.</p></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><p>Our study highlights the effectiveness of anteriorly tilted coronal CT scans in consistently visualizing the anterior wall of the sphenoid sinus, regardless of the presence of an Onodi cell. It is possible that some other structures may become less identifiable on anteriorly tilted coronal CT.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":55627,"journal":{"name":"Auris Nasus Larynx","volume":"51 5","pages":"Pages 871-874"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2024-08-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141985215","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":"Effect of dexmedetomidine on postoperative adenotonsillectomy oral intake and dehydration","authors":"Wooyoung Jang ,&nbsp;Cynthia Schwartz ,&nbsp;Zheyar Seyan ,&nbsp;Isaiah Garcia ,&nbsp;Stephanie Stroever ,&nbsp;Abdul Awal ,&nbsp;Winslo K. Idicula","doi":"10.1016/j.anl.2024.07.009","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.anl.2024.07.009","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Objective</h3><p>To determine if perioperative administration of dexmedetomidine affects postoperative fluid intake in tonsillectomy patients.</p></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><p>A retrospective chart review was performed at University Medical Center, Texas Tech Health Science Center, Lubbock, Texas. The study identified 534 patients within the last five years who met the criteria. Common indications for the surgeries included recurrent tonsillitis, obstructive sleep apnea, and sleep disordered breathing. Patients with concurrent peritonsillar abscess drainage, microlaryngoscopy, bronchoscopy, supraglottoplasty, and other procedures that may impact fluid intake were excluded. The relationship between dexmedetomidine and fluid intake was evaluated using bivariate analysis as well as multivariable regression to account for possible confounders such as age, concurrent medication, surgery type, and method of surgery using STATA statistical software, version 17.0 (StataCorp LLC, College Station, TX).</p></div><div><h3>Results</h3><p>Administration of dexmedetomidine did not significantly impact the amount of fluid intake, fluid intake per kilogram per hour, or average postoperative pain levels in patients who underwent tonsillectomy or adenotonsillectomy in the bivariate analysis (<em>p</em> = 0.217, 0.489, 0.512 respectively) and multiple regression model (<em>p</em> = 0.156, 0.802, 0.795)</p></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><p>Dexmedetomidine does not negatively influence postoperative fluid intake levels in patients and should continue to be utilized in appropriately selected patients experiencing anxiety or agitation prior to surgery.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":55627,"journal":{"name":"Auris Nasus Larynx","volume":"51 5","pages":"Pages 866-870"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2024-08-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141914709","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":"Narrow-band imaging to enhance intraneural dissection in head and neck schwannoma surgery: a quantitative evaluation","authors":"Keisuke Yamamoto,&nbsp;Makoto Kurose,&nbsp;Akito Kakiuchi,&nbsp;Kazufumi Obata,&nbsp;Tsuyoshi Okuni,&nbsp;Atsushi Kondo,&nbsp;Kenichi Takano","doi":"10.1016/j.anl.2024.07.004","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.anl.2024.07.004","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Objective</h3><p>The objective of this study was to assess the utility of narrow-band imaging (NBI) for improving intraneural dissection during gross total resection of head and neck schwannoma. Specifically, we aimed to quantitatively evaluate whether NBI can enhance the identification of pseudocapsule and true capsule within the tumor.</p></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><p>Nine schwannoma surgery cases conducted between February 2018 and October 2022 were retrospectively analyzed. The surgical procedures followed established principles with a specific focus on utilizing NBI to distinguish between the pseudocapsule and true capsule. Intraneural dissection was performed by searching for a tumor surface with a fascicle-free window, followed by longitudinal incision of the pseudocapsule. NBI was used to distinguish between the pseudocapsule and true capsule. Surgical views were captured under both white light (WL) illumination and NBI for further analysis. The brightness and contrast of the pseudocapsule and true capsule were quantitatively measured using ImageJ and were compared.</p></div><div><h3>Results</h3><p>Under NBI, the pseudocapsule consistently appeared greenish-gray, whereas the true capsule exhibited a white appearance. Quantitative analysis revealed a statistically significant difference (<em>p</em> &lt; 0.0001) in brightness between the pseudocapsule (mean grayscale value 52.1, 95%CI; 46.4–75.3) and true tumor capsule (mean grayscale value 120.8, 95%CI; 155.7–109.0) under NBI. Conversely, there was no statistically significant difference in the brightness of these structures under WL (<em>p</em> = 0.2067). NBI also showed significantly higher contrast between the two structures than did WL (contrast 73.6, 95%CI; 53.1–89.5 vs. 30.9, 95%CI; 1.0–47.5, <em>p</em> = 0.0034). Further spectral analysis revealed that the most substantial difference in brightness between the pseudocapsule and the true tumor capsule was observed in the red spectrum, with a difference in brightness of −0.6 (95%CI; −16.8–14.8) under WL and 83.5 (95%CI; 50.3–100.0) under NBI (<em>p</em> &lt; 0.0001).</p></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><p>NBI proved to be a valuable tool for enhancing the identification of pseudocapsule and true capsule during intraneural dissection in head and neck schwannoma surgery. The improved contrast and membrane visibility offered by NBI might have the potential to reduce postoperative neurological deficits and improve surgical outcomes. Further research is warranted to validate our findings and explore the broader applications of NBI in schwannoma surgery.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":55627,"journal":{"name":"Auris Nasus Larynx","volume":"51 5","pages":"Pages 859-865"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2024-08-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141903655","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":"Sudden sensorineural hearing loss during the Covid-19 pandemic; experience of a tertiary referral center","authors":"Ozan Özdemir,&nbsp;Ramazan Çelik,&nbsp;Özgür Yiğit","doi":"10.1016/j.anl.2024.07.006","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.anl.2024.07.006","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Objective</h3><p>This study aimed to highlight the differences in the clinical management and treatment of sudden sensorineural hearing loss (SSNHL) due to the impact of the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic.</p></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><p>This study compared patients diagnosed with SSNHL between March 2020 and March 2022, following the first reported case of COVID-19 in our country, with patients diagnosed between March 2018 and March 2020. The evaluation encompassed demographic characteristics, comorbidities, other ear-related complaints, hearing loss thresholds at each frequency, medical treatment administered, treatment duration, and post-treatment follow-up audiograms.</p></div><div><h3>Results</h3><p>The demographic characteristics and comorbidities of patients before and during the pandemic showed similar distribution. There was no significant difference in the duration from the onset of symptoms to hospital admission during the pandemic compared to the previous period. When evaluating the treatment responses of hospitalized and treated patients according to Siegel's criteria during the pandemic, a similar trend to the pre-pandemic period was observed. It was noted that the use of systemic steroids and hyperbaric oxygen therapy decreased during the pandemic period, while the use of antivirals increased.</p></div><div><h3>Conclusions</h3><p>In our study conducted as a reference center, we want to emphasize that no clear data indicating a relationship between COVID-19 infection and NHL. Also, we believe that COVID-19 infection does not affect the course and prognosis of SSNHL.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":55627,"journal":{"name":"Auris Nasus Larynx","volume":"51 5","pages":"Pages 853-858"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2024-08-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141891116","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":"Significant influence of prelingual deafness but less impact of elderly age at implantation on long-term psychoacoustic CI programming parameters","authors":"Hiroshi Yamazaki ,&nbsp;Saburo Moroto ,&nbsp;Tomoko Yamazaki ,&nbsp;Rinko Tamaya ,&nbsp;Naoko Fujii ,&nbsp;Keizo Fujiwara ,&nbsp;Norio Yamamoto ,&nbsp;Yasushi Naito","doi":"10.1016/j.anl.2024.07.007","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.anl.2024.07.007","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Objective</h3><p>This study aimed to elucidate the long-term impact of prelingual deafness and elderly age at cochlear implantation on cochlear implant (CI) programming parameters and CI thresholds</p></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><p>We retrospectively reviewed patients who underwent cochlear implantation less than 5 years (Prelingual group) and equal and more than 18 years in our institute. The latter group was further divided into Adult and Elderly groups according to whether the patient was younger or older than 65 at implantation. From 152, 69, and 55 patients in the Prelingual, Adult, and Elderly groups, 242, 92, and 58 ears were included. We compared CI thresholds and CI programming parameters, including impedances, T/C levels, and dynamic ranges for 8 years after implantation between the Prelingual, Adult, and Elderly groups.</p></div><div><h3>Results</h3><p>The Prelingual group showed consistently lower CI thresholds than the Adult and Elderly groups during the postoperative 2-8 years, but no difference was detected between the Elderly and Adult groups, except at the postoperative 4 years. The elderly group's CI thresholds did not deteriorate until postoperative 8 years. The Prelingual group showed consistently larger T/C levels (minimum/maximum current strength from CI), especially C levels, than the other two groups. At the same time, there was no significant difference between the Elderly and Adult groups except for smaller dynamic ranges in the Elderly group until postoperative 2 years. These results in the CI programming parameters might explain the lower CI thresholds in the Prelingual group than in the other groups. Focusing on CI maps 1 and 3 years after implantation, the strength of the T/C levels was similar for all channels in the Prelingual group, but the Adult and Elderly groups showed larger electrical stimuli in channels responsible for the middle frequencies than those for the lower or higher frequencies.</p></div><div><h3>Conclusions</h3><p>Our results suggest a significant influence of prelingual deafness but less impact of elderly age at implantation on long-term CI programming parameters and CI thresholds. The larger C levels and lower CI thresholds in the Prelingual group than in the Adult and Elderly groups implied that CI children with prelingual deafness tolerate and prefer larger CI stimuli, which may reflect the CI-dependent development of their auditory system before the critical period. No age-related reduction in hearing thresholds was observed in the Elderly group, probably because the CI compensates for age-related dysfunction of the peripheral auditory system.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":55627,"journal":{"name":"Auris Nasus Larynx","volume":"51 5","pages":"Pages 846-852"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2024-07-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0385814624000920/pdfft?md5=5a07215de396e8eabc131cbadd801fa5&pid=1-s2.0-S0385814624000920-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141861770","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":"Summary of Japanese clinical practice guidelines for Bell's palsy (idiopathic facial palsy) - 2023 update edited by the Japan Society of Facial Nerve Research","authors":"Takashi Fujiwara ,&nbsp;Naohito Hato ,&nbsp;Takashi Kasahara ,&nbsp;Daichi Kasuya ,&nbsp;Kenji Shida ,&nbsp;Makito Tanabe ,&nbsp;Haruki Nakano ,&nbsp;Shin-Ichi Haginomori ,&nbsp;Masashi Hamada ,&nbsp;Ayato Hayashi ,&nbsp;Yasushi Furuta ,&nbsp;Ken Matsuda ,&nbsp;Naohito Morishima ,&nbsp;Takechiyo Yamada ,&nbsp;Takashi Nakagawa","doi":"10.1016/j.anl.2024.07.003","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.anl.2024.07.003","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Objective</h3><p>The “Summary of Japanese clinical practice guidelines for Bell's palsy (idiopathic facial palsy) - 2023 update edited by the Japan Society of Facial Nerve Research” aims to review the latest evidence regarding the treatment of Bell's palsy and to provide appropriate recommendations.</p></div><div><h3>Method</h3><p>Regarding the treatment of Bell's palsy, a guideline panel identified key clinical questions using an analytic PICO framework. The panel produced recommendations following the standards for trustworthy guidelines and the GRADE approach. The panel considered the balance of benefits, harm, and preferences when making recommendations.</p></div><div><h3>Results</h3><p>The panel identified nine key clinical questions: systemic (high/standard dose) corticosteroids, intratympanic corticosteroids, systemic antivirals, decompression surgery, acupuncture, physical therapy, botulinum toxin, and reanimation surgery.</p></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><p>These guidelines strongly recommend systemic standard-dose corticosteroids for the clinical management of Bell's palsy. Other treatments are weakly recommended due to insufficient evidence. The absolute risk reduction of each treatment differed according to the disease severity. Therefore, physicians and patients should decide on treatment based on the disease severity.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":55627,"journal":{"name":"Auris Nasus Larynx","volume":"51 5","pages":"Pages 840-845"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2024-07-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0385814624000804/pdfft?md5=8d59fd688292ce159c04661a89e7c5cd&pid=1-s2.0-S0385814624000804-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141857263","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":"Neurectomy for allergic rhinitis in Japan: Increasing trends and surgeon preferences","authors":"Seiichiro Makihara ,&nbsp;Kei Hosoya ,&nbsp;Kensuke Uraguchi ,&nbsp;Yohei Maeda ,&nbsp;Taro Komachi ,&nbsp;Takashi Yorifuji ,&nbsp;Mizuo Ando ,&nbsp;Shoji Matsune ,&nbsp;Kimihiro Okubo","doi":"10.1016/j.anl.2024.07.005","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.anl.2024.07.005","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Objective</h3><p>There is no consensus on the optimal surgical technique for allergic rhinitis (AR). Furthermore, the appropriateness of surgical intervention in children and older individuals remains debatable. This study aimed to analyze trends and patterns in the surgical management of AR in Japan, focusing on parasympathetic neurectomy.</p></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><p>Using the National Database of Health Insurance Claims and Specific Health Checkups of Japan (NDB), we conducted a comprehensive review of procedures performed between April 2014 and March 2022. In addition, a cross-sectional survey targeting otolaryngologists across Japan was conducted to gather insights into surgical preferences and practices.</p></div><div><h3>Results</h3><p>The NDB data showed an increasing trend in neurectomies, with the most frequent age group being 25–29 years; the procedure was also performed in pediatric and older patients. The survey among otolaryngologists indicated that 58.2 % of surgeons preferred peripheral branch neurectomy of the posterior nasal nerve. The findings of this study also indicated a cautious approach toward conducting these procedures in children, with 51.2 % of surgeons considering patients less than 18 years of age unsuitable for the procedure.</p></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><p>This study highlighted a shift toward simple and minimally invasive surgical methods, such as peripheral branch neurectomy, in Japan. However, further research is needed to understand the long-term outcomes and refine the surgical techniques. The findings of this study also emphasized the need for age-specific considerations when treating pediatric and older patients with AR.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":55627,"journal":{"name":"Auris Nasus Larynx","volume":"51 5","pages":"Pages 834-839"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2024-07-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141790070","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":"An autopsy case of pulmonary tumor thrombotic microangiopathy that developed during chemotherapy for salivary duct carcinoma of the parotid gland","authors":"Mai Itoyama ,&nbsp;Akihiro Ohara ,&nbsp;Kazuki Yokoyama ,&nbsp;Shun Yamamoto ,&nbsp;Ken Kato ,&nbsp;Yuichiro Tada ,&nbsp;Ayumi Sugitani ,&nbsp;Hirokazu Sugino ,&nbsp;Yasushi Yatabe ,&nbsp;Masahiko Kusumoto ,&nbsp;Kenichi Nakamura ,&nbsp;Yoshitaka Honma","doi":"10.1016/j.anl.2024.07.002","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.anl.2024.07.002","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Pulmonary tumor thrombotic microangiopathy (PTTM) is a rapidly progressive cancer-related disease with a dismal clinical course. The patient in this report was a 43-year-old man with metastatic salivary duct carcinoma arising from the parotid gland. Combined androgen blockade therapy was administered started as first-line treatment, but failed after 5 months, followed by docetaxel plus carboplatin therapy as second-line treatment, which failed after 3 months. Genomic profiling revealed a BRAF V600E mutation, and combined BRAF and MEK inhibitor therapy was started as third-line treatment. The cancer remained stable during the first 10 months of third-line treatment, but treatment was subsequently discontinued due to the onset of symptoms of fatigue, myalgia and arthritis. Twenty days after the onset of these symptoms and interruption of third-line treatment, the patient was urgently admitted to hospital with respiratory distress and severe thrombocytopenia. CT images at the time of admission led our radiologist to the possibility of PTTM, but the patient died the day after admission and autopsy findings indicated that PTTM was the cause of death. This report describes a very informative case of PTTM with sequential imaging and detailed autopsy findings were available and provides a literature review.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":55627,"journal":{"name":"Auris Nasus Larynx","volume":"51 5","pages":"Pages 829-833"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2024-07-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141762940","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":"Exploring factors influencing the hearing test and hearing aid adoption among Japanese older adults: Implications of recognizing the hearing loss–dementia relationship","authors":"Ichiro Fukumasu ,&nbsp;Yuko Kataoka ,&nbsp;Takahiro Tabuchi ,&nbsp;Kentaro Egusa ,&nbsp;Mizuo Ando","doi":"10.1016/j.anl.2024.07.001","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.anl.2024.07.001","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Objective</h3><p>The hearing aid adoption rate among older adults in Japan is lower than that in other developed countries. Herein, a survey was conducted to identify this bottleneck and develop countermeasures. This study aimed to examine whether raising awareness of the relationship between hearing loss and dementia is significant for hearing tests and adopting hearing aids.</p></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><p>A questionnaire was administered to participants aged 65 or older who visited a general hospital to determine the background factors (1) for a recent history of hearing tests, (2) for the desire to visit an otolaryngologist and have a hearing test, (3) for recognizing the hearing loss–dementia relationship, and (4) for adopting hearing aids.</p></div><div><h3>Results</h3><p>A total of 517 patients (mean age, 78.06; SD 6.97), representing 2.4% of the region's older-adult population, participated in the survey. A history of hearing tests within five years was significantly associated with recognizing the hearing loss–dementia relationship (adjusted OR 2.36, 95% CI 1.49–3.72). The desire to visit an otolaryngologist or have a hearing test was significantly associated with recognizing the hearing loss–dementia relationship (adjusted OR 1.70, 95% CI 1.02–2.85). Moreover, 39.3% were aware of the hearing loss–dementia relationship. The significant associated factors were being female (OR 2.50, 95% CI 1.64–3.81) and having interpersonal hobbies (OR 1.66, 95% CI 1.11–2.49). The significant background factors for adopting hearing aids were older age (OR 6.95, 95% CI 1.90–25.40), self-reported severe hearing impairment (OR 5.49, 95% CI 2.55–11.80), and living alone (OR 2.63, 95% CI 1.18–5.89). Recognizing the hearing loss–dementia relationship was not a significant factor.</p></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><p>Raising awareness of the hearing loss–dementia relationship was not associated with adopting hearing aids for self-reported hearing impairments. However, it may be associated with otolaryngology visits and hearing tests. Thus, steps like hearing screening for older adults are also essential.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":55627,"journal":{"name":"Auris Nasus Larynx","volume":"51 4","pages":"Pages 822-827"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2024-07-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141606364","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}