Acta otorrinolaringologica espanola最新文献

{"title":"Actualización y adaptación de la nomenclatura anatómica nasosinusal al castellano","authors":"Juan Ramón Gras-Cabrerizo ,&nbsp;Juan Carlos Villatoro–Sologaistoa ,&nbsp;Maria Casasayas-Plass ,&nbsp;María Martel-Martín ,&nbsp;Carolina Alfonso-Carrillo ,&nbsp;Miguel Armengot-Carceller ,&nbsp;María Sandra Domínguez-Sosa ,&nbsp;Rafael Fernandez-Liesa ,&nbsp;Ainhoa García-Lliberós ,&nbsp;María Gil-Melcón ,&nbsp;Xavier González-Compta ,&nbsp;Fernando López-Álvarez ,&nbsp;Mauricio López-Chacón ,&nbsp;David Lobo-Duro ,&nbsp;Nieves Mata-Castro ,&nbsp;Irene Monjas-Cánovas ,&nbsp;Ramon Moreno-Luna ,&nbsp;Laura Pardo-Muñoz ,&nbsp;Mayte Pinilla-Urraca ,&nbsp;Alfonso Santamaría-Gadea ,&nbsp;Isam Alobid","doi":"10.1016/j.otorri.2025.512275","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.otorri.2025.512275","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Introduction</h3><div>Advances in endonasal endoscopic surgery have highlighted the need to unify and adapt sinonasal anatomical terminology. This study aims to translate and validate the anatomical terms proposed by the European Rhinologic Society into Spanish, in order to facilitate their use and dissemination.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>A Delphi methodology was employed, involving 24 nationally recognized rhinologists with extensive experience in endoscopic surgery. In the first round, Spanish equivalents were proposed for the 121 concepts included in the <em>EPOS</em> (<em>European Position Paper on the Anatomical Terminology</em>) supplement. In the second round, each participant selected a single preferred term among the most voted options. Finally, a panel of seven national experts reviewed and approved the definitive terms, including additional concepts not previously addressed in reference documents.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>In 61% (73/121) of the concepts, the expert panel ratified the term most voted by the group of rhinologists. In 31% (38/121), the most voted term was modified, and in 8% (10/121), a final decision was made in the event of a tie. The use of eponyms and latinisms was avoided whenever possible. The terminology selected aimed to accurately reflect the corresponding anatomical concepts. Moreover, relevant terms not included in the <em>EPOS</em> consensus documents or the <em>Anatomical Terminology</em> were incorporated.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>The adaptation and validation of sinonasal anatomical terminology into Spanish enhances international communication and contributes to improving clinical practice in rhinology.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":7019,"journal":{"name":"Acta otorrinolaringologica espanola","volume":"77 1","pages":"Article 512275"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2026-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146037039","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Diagnostic accuracy of the head pitch test in benign paroxysmal positional vertigo","authors":"Mayada Elsherif ,&nbsp;Alia Elkaraksy ,&nbsp;Dalia Eldeeb ,&nbsp;Mirhan Eldeeb","doi":"10.1016/j.otorri.2025.512288","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.otorri.2025.512288","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Introduction and objectives</h3><div>The diagnostic accuracy and reliability of the head pitch test in differentiating between different types of BPPV require further investigation. Studying the diagnostic accuracy of the head pitch test in BPPV diagnosis can aid in the development of targeted management strategies for patients presenting with BPPV.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>All patients who complained of positional vertigo for seconds underwent complete videonystagmography test using ICS Chartr 200 VNG/ENG system (Otometrics, Denmark) including : spontaneous nystagmus, complete occulomotor test battery, then the head pitch test was performed in two positions: first the patient’s head was bent 90 degrees forwards, then 60 degrees backwards for approximately 1 min each. If nystagmus was observed, its direction was recorded.<span><span>¹</span></span> All patients then underwent gold standard tests for positional vertigo including both Dix-Hallpike maneuver and the supine roll tests.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>The sensitivity (true positive cases) was defined as the head pitch (HPT) test being positive and showing the correct nystagmus for different categories of BPPV. The sensitivity of the experimental HPT was compared to the gold standard tests (100% sensitive) for diagnosis of different categories of vertical canal and lateral canal BPPV. It was highest (100%) for Lateral Cupulolithiasis patients (<em>n</em> = 12) and Anterior canal Canalithiasis (<em>n</em> = 3) and lowest (68%) for Typical Posterior Canalithiasis patients (<em>n</em> = 68).</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>This study supports the addition of the head pitch test in the routine assessment of patients with positional vertigo. As it could shorten the examination time and decrease the repositioning maneuvers which may cause severe autonomic symptoms.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":7019,"journal":{"name":"Acta otorrinolaringologica espanola","volume":"77 1","pages":"Article 512288"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2026-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146037038","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Impact of cochlear implants on cognitive performance during aging","authors":"Fatima Ezzahra Rizkou ,&nbsp;Youssef Lakhdar ,&nbsp;Omar Oulghoul ,&nbsp;Mohammed Chehbouni ,&nbsp;Othmane Benhoummad ,&nbsp;Youssef Rochdi ,&nbsp;Abdelaziz Raji","doi":"10.1016/j.otorri.2025.512289","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.otorri.2025.512289","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Objective</h3><div>This study evaluates the impact of cochlear implantation on cognitive function in older adults, focusing on executive function, processing speed, and memory.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>A prospective observational study was conducted on 15 older adults (mean age: 72.4 years) who underwent cochlear implantation at the ENT and Head and Neck Surgery Department. Cognitive function was assessed using the Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) and the Trail Making Test (TMT-A and TMT-B) pre- and post-implantation (6 and 12 months). Results were compared using statistical analyses, and correlations between cognitive improvement and speech perception outcomes were examined.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>Cognitive function significantly improved post-implantation, with MMSE scores increasing from 22.93 ± 3.2 at baseline to 24.6 ± 2.9 at 12 months (<em>p &lt; 0.05</em>). TMT-A and TMT-B scores also improved significantly (<em>p &lt; 0.05</em>), indicating enhanced executive function and processing speed. A moderate correlation (<em>r = 0.52, p = 0.04</em>) was observed between cognitive improvement and speech perception.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>These findings support the hypothesis that cochlear implantation in older adults positively impacts cognitive function. This study adds to the growing body of evidence suggesting that auditory rehabilitation may help mitigate cognitive decline in aging populations.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":7019,"journal":{"name":"Acta otorrinolaringologica espanola","volume":"77 1","pages":"Article 512289"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2026-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146037035","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Paraganglioma maligno nasosinusal: un gran desafío clínico e histopatológico en una entidad infrecuente","authors":"A. Ángel-de-Miguel ,&nbsp;A. Navarro ,&nbsp;M. Sánchez-Pardo ,&nbsp;A. García-Lliberós","doi":"10.1016/j.otorri.2025.512292","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.otorri.2025.512292","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":7019,"journal":{"name":"Acta otorrinolaringologica espanola","volume":"77 1","pages":"Article 512292"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2026-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146036979","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Del quirófano a la consulta: resultados funcionales, tolerabilidad y coste-efectividad del láser azul en la cirugía de la patología benigna de la laringe","authors":"Eduardo Lehrer ,&nbsp;Tomeu Alberto ,&nbsp;Ada Cabero ,&nbsp;Mónica Egea ,&nbsp;Marina Paredes ,&nbsp;Sara Jubés ,&nbsp;Isabel Vilaseca","doi":"10.1016/j.otorri.2025.512293","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.otorri.2025.512293","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background and objectives</h3><div>The 445<!--> <!-->nm blue laser has expanded therapeutic possibilities in the office. However, comparative studies with laser surgery in the operating room are scarce. The present study aims to analyse both techniques applied to the treatment of benign laryngeal lesions in terms of efficacy, tolerability, and efficiency<em>.</em></div></div><div><h3>Materials and methods</h3><div>Prospective, non-randomized observational study of 93 consecutive patients with benign laryngeal lesions treated in the office (TNFLS) or in the operating room using transoral blue laser microsurgery (TOBLM), (48 TNFLS, 38 TOBLM, 7 combined cases). Vocal outcomes were assessed using the abbreviated vocal handicap index (VHI-10), a visual analogue scale (VAS) and the acoustic voice quality index (AVQI) obtained from acoustic analysis, as well as the tolerability and efficiency of the procedures. The variables were evaluated before and 3 months after surgery.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>Both groups showed improvements at 3 months postoperatively in VHI-10, VAS, and AVQI, with no differences between techniques. TNFLS had a high tolerability rate (95.4%) and was significantly more cost-effective, with a cost-per-point of improvement in the VHI-10 of €86.30 vs. €200.42.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusions</h3><div>TNFLS with blue laser is an effective, well-tolerated, and cost-effective alternative to conventional surgery for benign laryngeal lesions. These results support its implementation in dynamic healthcare settings that prioritize efficiency.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":7019,"journal":{"name":"Acta otorrinolaringologica espanola","volume":"77 1","pages":"Article 512293"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2026-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146037036","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Abordaje transfacial ecoguiado en el manejo quirúrgico de litiasis parotídeas impactadas: más allá de la sialoendoscopia","authors":"Carlos Miguel Chiesa-Estomba ,&nbsp;Maria Landa-Garmendia ,&nbsp;Aitor Vargas-Álvarez ,&nbsp;Carlos Saga-Gutierrez","doi":"10.1016/j.otorri.2025.512284","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.otorri.2025.512284","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Parotid lithiasis represent a frequent cause of salivary obstruction, especially complex when it involves the proximal third of Stensen's duct or when the stones are large than 7<!--> <!-->mm. Although sialendoscopy have optimized its management, there are cases where these techniques fail or are unavailable. The ultrasound-guided transfacial approach emerges as a minimally invasive alternative. This retrospective study conducted between February 2024 and February 2025 aims to describe the technique and outcomes of ultrasound-guided transfacial surgery in a tertiary care center. Adults with stones ≥7<!--> <!-->mm, located in the proximal third of Stensen's duct, secondary branches, or glandular parenchyma, who underwent surgery in a tertiary care center and had at least 6 months of follow-up, were included. A total of 9 procedures were performed in 8 patients (6 women, 2 men), with a mean age of 58<!--> <!-->±<!--> <!-->13 years. The mean stone size was 9.22<!--> <!-->±<!--> <!-->1.92<!--> <!-->mm. Stones were mainly located in the main duct (6 cases), secondary branches (2 cases), and glandular parenchyma (1 case). The mean surgical time was 51<!--> <!-->±<!--> <!-->14<!--> <!-->minutes. No conversions to parotidectomy were required, and no facial nerve injuries were recorded. There was one case of salivary fistula, which resolved conservatively in 21 days. All patients preserved normal glandular function and reported aesthetic satisfaction. Our results suggests that the ultrasound-guided transfacial approach is safe, effective, and reproducible for treating large or proximal parotid stones, offering results comparable to combined techniques but without requiring complex equipment or radiation. It is a useful alternative in centers where sialendoscopy or lithotripsy is unavailable or has failed.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":7019,"journal":{"name":"Acta otorrinolaringologica espanola","volume":"76 6","pages":"Article 512284"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2025-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145486397","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Colgajo de pericráneo para la reconstrucción endoscópica de defectos de base del cráneo (money box approach): Experiencia en nuestro centro y revisión de la literatura","authors":"Fabio Fernández-Mateos ,&nbsp;Laura Yeguas-Ramírez ,&nbsp;Víctor Rodríguez-Berrocal ,&nbsp;Franklin Mariño-Sánchez ,&nbsp;Alfonso Santamaría-Gadea","doi":"10.1016/j.otorri.2025.512272","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.otorri.2025.512272","url":null,"abstract":"&lt;div&gt;&lt;h3&gt;Introduction&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;div&gt;One of the main challenges in the development of endoscopic surgical techniques for the treatment of nasosinusal neoplasms and skull base pathology is the reconstruction of the defects resulting from these procedures. Endonasal flaps (with the nasoseptal flap as the primary option) are typically the first-line choice for managing such defects. Unfortunately, in some cases, these flaps are either unavailable or insufficient to adequately repair the defect. In such scenarios, the pericranial flap can be employed with excellent outcomes. However, large case series describing the endoscopic use of the pericranial flap for skull base reconstruction are lacking in the literature, and its reconstructive limits, indications, and outcomes remain to be clearly defined.&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;h3&gt;Materials and methods&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;div&gt;We present a descriptive observational study involving a sample of 7 patients who, between 2019 and 2025, underwent surgery at our center in which a pericranial flap was used for skull base defect reconstruction. The surgical technique employed includes an endonasal approach with a Draf III procedure, combined with an external approach allowing flap harvesting and frontal sinus opening for its insertion into the nasal cavity. A bicoronal incision is made in the scalp, the skin and galea aponeurotica are elevated anteriorly up to 1&lt;!--&gt; &lt;!--&gt;cm above the orbital rim. The flap is then elevated from the calvarium and introduced through an external osteotomy in the superior region of the frontal sinus, identified via endoscopic transillumination («money box approach»). This allows the flap to be guided into the nasal cavity and positioned to cover the existing defect, with both intracranial and extracranial coverage.&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;h3&gt;Results&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;div&gt;Eighty-five percent of patients were male, with a mean age at surgery of 62.5 years. In 85% of cases, the flap was required for primary reconstruction of a defect following extensive oncologic resection, with adenocarcinoma being the most frequent histology and the transcribriform approach the most commonly used. The mean anteroposterior diameter of the defect was 4.06&lt;!--&gt; &lt;!--&gt;±&lt;!--&gt; &lt;!--&gt;1.8&lt;!--&gt; &lt;!--&gt;cm, and the mean latero-lateral diameter was 1.86&lt;!--&gt; &lt;!--&gt;±&lt;!--&gt; &lt;!--&gt;0.44&lt;!--&gt; &lt;!--&gt;cm, resulting in a mean defect area of 7.53&lt;!--&gt; &lt;!--&gt;cm&lt;sup&gt;2&lt;/sup&gt;. The median postoperative hospital stay was 10 days. Postoperative complications occurred in 2&lt;!--&gt; &lt;!--&gt;cases, but only one required surgical revision due to a cerebrospinal fluid leak, which was resolved by repositioning the flap.&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;h3&gt;Conclusion&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;div&gt;When endonasal flaps are not viable, the pericranial flap, due to its size, robustness, and versatility, is a highly effective surgical tool for the reconstruction of complex defects throughout the entire ventral skull base. Although most experience to date relates to anterior approaches, its use can also be considered for posterior approaches (","PeriodicalId":7019,"journal":{"name":"Acta otorrinolaringologica espanola","volume":"76 6","pages":"Article 512272"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2025-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145486433","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Decision-making in Petrous Bone Cholesteatoma (PBC): Surgical options according to PBC classification","authors":"Monica Rueda Vega ,&nbsp;Montserrat Asensi-Diaz ,&nbsp;Carolina López Granados ,&nbsp;Carlos Martín Oviedo ,&nbsp;Ignacio Arístegui Torrano ,&nbsp;Miguel Arístegui Ruiz","doi":"10.1016/j.otorri.2025.512277","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.otorri.2025.512277","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Introduction</h3><div>Petrous bone cholesteatoma (PBC) is a rare, potentially life-threatening condition requiring surgical management to prevent severe complications. While classification systems, such as Sanna’s, are widely used to guide surgical planning, actual decision-making is often influenced by additional clinical factors beyond lesion type.</div></div><div><h3>Material and methods</h3><div>A retrospective analysis of 94 PBCs in 92 patients operated between 1995 and 2024 was conducted. Data included demographics, clinical presentation, PBC classification, surgical approach, use of endoscopic assistance, recurrence, follow-up, and hearing rehabilitation. The aim of this study is to describe the surgical strategies applied to different PBC types in a series of 94 cases, evaluate the practical utility of classification systems, and propose a decision-making approach based on inner ear involvement and other critical factors</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>The most common PBC type was supralabyrinthine (40.43%), followed by massive (18.09%) and retrolabyrinthine-infralabyrinthine (11.7%). A total of 102 surgeries were performed using various approaches, including modified translabyrinthine (24.51%), subtotal petrosectomy (22.55%), and transotic approach (18.63%). Endoscopic assistance was used in 11 cases. Recurrence occurred in 8.51% of cases, with a median follow-up of 48.5 months. Cochlear implantation was used in 8 patients and bone conduction implants in 3.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusions</h3><div>PBC classification provides valuable insights for understanding lesion behavior and planning surgery, but it is insufficient alone for determining the optimal surgical approach. Decisions must be individualized, considering hearing status, inner ear and facial nerve involvement, contralateral ear function, lesion extension, and anatomical factors. A classification-based strategy complemented by these considerations ensures safer and more effective management of PBC.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":7019,"journal":{"name":"Acta otorrinolaringologica espanola","volume":"76 6","pages":"Article 512277"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2025-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145486442","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Real-life outcomes of benralizumab treatment in chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps: The BenREALizumab study","authors":"Juan Maza-Solano ,&nbsp;Vicente Merino-Bohórquez ,&nbsp;Ana Gómez-Bastero ,&nbsp;Julio Delgado-Romero ,&nbsp;Serafín Sánchez-Gomez","doi":"10.1016/j.otorri.2025.512291","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.otorri.2025.512291","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps (CRSwNP) is a type 2 inflammatory disease with a significant impact on quality of life. Benralizumab has shown efficacy in severe eosinophilic asthma, but there is limited evidence for CRSwNP. A prospective observational study was conducted in a tertiary hospital with six adults with severe CRSwNP, according to EPOS2020 criteria, treated for 52 weeks. All had multiple surgeries (mean 3.3) and high cumulative exposure to systemic corticosteroids. Initially, they presented a high symptom and endoscopic burden (SNOT-22: 72; NPS: 5.2). After 16 and 52 weeks, significant improvements were observed in SNOT-22 (40.3 and 28.8), NPS (4.3 and 2.7), corticosteroid use, and complete eosinophil depletion. VAS scores improved, especially in smell, rhinorrhea, and general condition. No significant adverse events occurred. These preliminary results suggest that benralizumab may be effective in CRSwNP without associated asthma, although larger controlled studies are needed.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":7019,"journal":{"name":"Acta otorrinolaringologica espanola","volume":"76 6","pages":"Article 512291"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2025-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145486398","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Efectividad del implante coclear unilateral en personas mayores de 60 años","authors":"Beatriz Tena-García ,&nbsp;Sergio Barrientos Trigo ,&nbsp;Francisco Ropero Romero ,&nbsp;Serafín Sánchez-Gómez","doi":"10.1016/j.otorri.2025.512285","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.otorri.2025.512285","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background and objective</h3><div>Hearing loss is highly prevalent among older adults, affecting their quality of life. The aim of this study was to evaluate the audiological effectiveness of unilateral cochlear implantation (CI) in individuals over 60 years of age and to identify clinical and demographic factors influencing outcomes.</div></div><div><h3>Material and methods</h3><div>A single-center, longitudinal, observational, retrospective cohort study was conducted at a tertiary care hospital. Pure-tone average (PTA) thresholds and speech intelligibility (speech audiometry) were analyzed, complemented with the SSQ-12 and HISQUI-19 sound quality questionnaires. Non-parametric tests (Mann–Whitney, Kruskal–Wallis) were applied in the absence of normality, as well as Spearman's rho correlation and linear regression to examine associations between clinical and demographic variables and audiological outcomes.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>A cohort of 278 cochlear implant recipients aged 60 years or older was assessed. The final sample included 99 participants (71 implanted at ≥<!--> <!-->60 years after stratified random sampling; 28 implanted between 55–59 years). The mean implantation age was 67.7<!--> <!-->±<!--> <!-->5.8 years. The mean postoperative PTA was 37,65<!--> <!-->±<!--> <!-->10,71<!--> <!-->dB, with a functional gain of 63.6<!--> <!-->dB compared to preoperative levels. Mean speech intelligibility reached 53<!--> <!-->±<!--> <!-->24,57%. Although initial associations suggested that younger implantation age and shorter duration of auditory deprivation correlated with better audiological outcomes, subsequent regression analyses did not confirm a statistically significant independent association for these variables. Non-native Spanish language use was identified as a significant negative predictor of intelligibility. Poorer thresholds were associated with family history of hearing loss (p<!--> <!-->=<!--> <!-->0.01) and lower body mass index (p<!--> <!-->=<!--> <!-->0.005). Among complications (8.4%), the most relevant were three CI explantation/reimplantation cases (3%).</div></div><div><h3>Conclusions</h3><div>Unilateral cochlear implantation is highly effective in adults over 60 years, restoring functional hearing. Overall results are comparable to younger populations, supporting the indication of cochlear implantation in older adults. Speech intelligibility showed high interindividual variability, partially explained by non-native Spanish language use. Regression analysis showed that neither implantation age nor duration of auditory deprivation had an independent association with outcomes in this cohort, and therefore should not be considered contraindications for CI. The finding that 50.5% of cases had a family history of hearing loss suggests the need to expand genetic testing in adult CI candidates. The low complication rate (8.4%) confirms the safety of cochlear implantation.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":7019,"journal":{"name":"Acta otorrinolaringologica espanola","volume":"76 6","pages":"Article 512285"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2025-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145486394","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}