{"title":"Innovative Chopsticks-Based Training for Enhancing Nondominant Hand Dexterity in Tonsillectomy with Bipolar Technique.","authors":"Firas K Almarri","doi":"10.1177/01455613241289691","DOIUrl":"10.1177/01455613241289691","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":93984,"journal":{"name":"Ear, nose, & throat journal","volume":" ","pages":"1455613241289691"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-10-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142396256","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}
Beth Osterbauer, Grace Sahyouni, Christopher LePhong, Jennifer Dien Bard, My H Vu, Jeffrey Koempel
{"title":"Incidence of an Identifiable Organism in Children Who Underwent a Surgical Procedure for Granulomatous Cervical Lymphadenopathy.","authors":"Beth Osterbauer, Grace Sahyouni, Christopher LePhong, Jennifer Dien Bard, My H Vu, Jeffrey Koempel","doi":"10.1177/01455613241288469","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/01455613241288469","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Objectives:</b> The incidence of cervical lymphadenopathy due to nontuberculous mycobacteria is rising in the pediatric population. Our goal with this study was to review the number of pediatric patients with granulomatous cervical adenitis and determine the incidence of identification of a specific organism as both healthcare providers and parents are interested in identifying the causative pathogen. <b>Methods:</b> A retrospective chart review was conducted of patients at a high-volume tertiary care children's hospital between 2017 and 2023. Children were included if they underwent a surgical procedure for lymphadenopathy. Pathology, microbiology, and other laboratory reports were reviewed to document the presence of granulomatous cervical adenitis and the incidence of identification of a specific organism. Additional data collected included patient demographics and type of procedure. <b>Results:</b> Of the 1538 charts reviewed, 163 patients underwent an inclusionary procedure. Mean patient age was 10.7 years (range 2.4 months-20 years), 70 (43%) were female, 25 (15%) had granulomatous cervical adenitis, and a specific organism was identified in 9 of these. <b>Conclusion:</b> Despite the availability of a number of ancillary tests, our data demonstrate that the identification of a specific pathogen in cases of granulomatous cervical lymphadenitis is rare. As a result, physicians should be prepared to rely primarily on the history and physical exam findings to determine a working diagnosis as well as a medical and/or surgical treatment plan.</p>","PeriodicalId":93984,"journal":{"name":"Ear, nose, & throat journal","volume":" ","pages":"1455613241288469"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-10-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142376473","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}
Dae-Neung Lee, Sujung Yeom, Dong Hoon Lee, Sang Chul Lim
{"title":"Kimura Disease of the Head and Neck Region.","authors":"Dae-Neung Lee, Sujung Yeom, Dong Hoon Lee, Sang Chul Lim","doi":"10.1177/01455613241288487","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/01455613241288487","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Objective:</b> We analyzed the clinical characteristics and treatment results in surgical patients with a final diagnosis of Kimura disease. <b>Patients and Methods:</b> A total of 8 patients with a final diagnosis of Kimura disease of the head and neck region after surgery from January 2007 to December 2022 were enrolled. <b>Results:</b> The most common symptom was a mass in the head and neck region (n = 7), followed by incidental detection (n = 1). Multiple head and neck lesions were observed except for 1 patient with Kimura disease in the buccal space. Kimura disease could not be diagnosed in 5 patients who underwent preoperative fine-needle aspiration cytology. All patients underwent surgical resection. No major complications after surgery occurred. Six patients received steroids after surgery, with 1 patient undergoing radiotherapy as a side effect of steroid treatment. During the follow-up period, 5 patients relapsed. Of the parameters assessed, only longer symptom duration was statistically significant with relapse of Kimura disease. <b>Conclusion:</b> Clinicians should suspect Kimura disease based on asymptomatic masses, peripheral blood eosinophilia, and imaging examinations and make a definitive diagnosis via surgery.</p>","PeriodicalId":93984,"journal":{"name":"Ear, nose, & throat journal","volume":" ","pages":"1455613241288487"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-10-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142376474","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}
Ce Wu, Zengxiao Zhang, Xudong Yan, Lin Wang, Longgang Yu, Yan Jiang
{"title":"Causal Relationship Between Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease and the Risk of Chronic Rhinosinusitis: Insights from Multivariable and Mediation Mendelian Randomization Analysis.","authors":"Ce Wu, Zengxiao Zhang, Xudong Yan, Lin Wang, Longgang Yu, Yan Jiang","doi":"10.1177/01455613241286611","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/01455613241286611","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Background:</b> Previous studies have shown an association between chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). However, the findings of these studies are controversial, and evaluating this association could help in the treatment of CRS. Thus, we aimed to clarify the relationship between GERD and CRS. <b>Methods:</b> We conducted a Mendelian randomization (MR) study. Pooled data on CRS, GERD, and their associated risk factors were extracted from large genome-wide association studies. Independent single-nucleotide polymorphisms were rigorously screened as instrumental variables. Causal associations between GERD and CRS were assessed, and mediation analyses were performed using multivariate and 2-step MR. Asthma served as a mediator because of its association with both CRS and GERD. Sensitivity tests were also performed. <b>Results:</b> MR analysis showed that genetically predicted GERD was associated with an increased risk of CRS (<i>P</i> < .001). Multivariate MR analysis showed that the effect of GERD on CRS was relatively independent. Mediation analysis showed that asthma mediated the association with a mediation effect of 21.07% (95% CI, 2.70%-40.18%). Sensitivity analyses did not reveal any significant effects of pleiotropy and heterogeneity. <b>Conclusions:</b> We found a causal relationship between genetically predicted GERD and an increase in the risk of CRS. As a mediator, asthma contributed to the effect of GERD on CRS. This study provides high-quality causal evidence for the prevention of CRS.</p>","PeriodicalId":93984,"journal":{"name":"Ear, nose, & throat journal","volume":" ","pages":"1455613241286611"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-10-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142373877","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}
Rose Dimitroyannis, Dennis M Tang, Matthew K Lee, Christopher R Roxbury
{"title":"Evaluating Resident Education Practices in Endoscopic Sinus Surgery.","authors":"Rose Dimitroyannis, Dennis M Tang, Matthew K Lee, Christopher R Roxbury","doi":"10.1177/01455613241288457","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/01455613241288457","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":93984,"journal":{"name":"Ear, nose, & throat journal","volume":" ","pages":"1455613241288457"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-09-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142335027","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":"Cervical Lymphadenitis Tuberculosis Coexistent with Metastatic Papillary Thyroid Carcinoma.","authors":"Amani Hachicha, Hamdi Chouchane, Yasmine Sghaier, Sarra Ben Rjeb, Senda Turki","doi":"10.1177/01455613241287004","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/01455613241287004","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Malignant lesions and tuberculosis coexisting at the same anatomical site in a patient are extremely uncommon. We present a case of a 53-year-old female with cervical lymphadenitis tuberculosis combined with metastatic papillary thyroid carcinoma. Thyroidectomy was performed on the patient with central and lateral neck dissection. The patient received anti-tuberculosis medication and radioactive iodine ablation. No recurrence was observed during a 2-year follow-up period.</p>","PeriodicalId":93984,"journal":{"name":"Ear, nose, & throat journal","volume":" ","pages":"1455613241287004"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-09-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142335009","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":"Taste Disturbance After Endoscopic Tympanoplasty with Tragal Cartilage Graft and Improvement Strategies.","authors":"Yi-Bo Huang, Xin-Da Xu, Jihan Lyu, Yan-Mei Wang, Xiao Fu, Meng-Ye Ma, Binjun Chen, Min-Fang Sun, Dong-Dong Ren","doi":"10.1177/01455613241271635","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/01455613241271635","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Objectives:</b> To explore the risk factors of early postoperative taste disturbance (EPTD) after type I endoscopic tympanoplasty and operative modification strategies to improve taste disturbance. <b>Methods:</b> This was a controlled study. One hundred and twenty-four patients who underwent type I endoscopic tympanoplasty with tragal cartilage graft were separated evenly into control and modified groups. The full-thickness tragus cartilage graft was placed close to the bony annulus to ensure drum integrity in the control group, and in the modified group, the cartilage graft was not in contact with the posterior-superior bony annulus, and the inferior-posterior of the scutum. Univariate and multivariate models were used to analyze the possible factors affecting EPTD and the prognosis of taste recovery. <b>Results:</b> The incidence of EPTD was significantly lower in the modification group (24.19%) than in the control group (56.45%) (OR: 4.24, 95% CI: 1.93-9.33, <i>P</i> < .001). Surgical manipulation of the chorda tympani nerve resulted in a higher incidence of EPTD (OR: 2.43; 95% CI: 1.06-5.57, <i>P</i> = .035). The size of the graft did not affect taste disturbance. No difference in the taste recovery rate was observed between the control and test groups (<i>Z</i> = -1.57, <i>P</i> = .116) after 3 months. The recovery rate of patients with manipulated chorda tympani nerves was still lower than that of patients without at 3 months (<i>Z</i> = -2.74, <i>P</i> = .006). <b>Conclusion:</b> Modified surgery and reduced manipulation of the chorda tympani nerve effectively reduce EPTD. Manipulated chorda tympani nerves may have a persistent effect on taste recovery.</p>","PeriodicalId":93984,"journal":{"name":"Ear, nose, & throat journal","volume":" ","pages":"1455613241271635"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-09-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142335070","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}
Nicole G DeSisto, Rahul K Sharma, Elizabeth S Longino, Alexandra S Ortiz, Leslie R Kim, Sarah L Rohde, Shiayin F Yang
{"title":"You Can't Be What You Can't See: The Progression of Women in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery.","authors":"Nicole G DeSisto, Rahul K Sharma, Elizabeth S Longino, Alexandra S Ortiz, Leslie R Kim, Sarah L Rohde, Shiayin F Yang","doi":"10.1177/01455613241282610","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/01455613241282610","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Objective:</b> To examine trends in the gender composition of residents and faculty in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery residency programs in the United States and to investigate the correlation between women's representation in leadership positions and the proportion of women faculty and residents. <b>Methods:</b> A literature review was first performed to analyze trends in the gender composition of residents and faculty in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery (OHNS) residency programs. Current residency programs were then identified using the Electronic Residency Application Service 2023 Participating Specialties and Programs website. The following data was collected from each program website: gender of associated medical school dean, gender of department chair, gender of residency program director, and total number and gender of fellowship directors, faculty, and residents. Wilcoxon rank sum test and Fischer's exact test were used to analyze relationships between the number of women in leadership positions and the proportion of women faculty and residents. <b>Results:</b> An increase in the number of women chairs, residency program directors, residents, and faculty over the past decade is documented across published literature. One hundred twenty-three current academic residency programs were identified. Women accounted for 42%, 30%, 27%, and 8% of current residents, residency program directors, faculty, and department chairs, respectively. Department chair gender was significantly correlated with number of women faculty (<i>P</i> = .01). Any women in a leadership position were correlated with a statistically significant increase in median percent of women faculty (<i>P</i> = .006). <b>Conclusion:</b> Further understanding of how the mentorship of women promotes gender equity is necessary to promote gender diversity in OHNS.</p>","PeriodicalId":93984,"journal":{"name":"Ear, nose, & throat journal","volume":" ","pages":"1455613241282610"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-09-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142335072","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":"Straightening Crooked Nose with Precise Bone Refining.","authors":"Utku Kubilay, Ozlem Yagız Aghayarov","doi":"10.1177/01455613241287266","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/01455613241287266","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Objectives:</b> Crooked noses pose significant challenges in rhinoplasty due to their complex anatomy, particularly in the bony vault. Traditional methods focus on osteotomies but often do not equalize the lengths of the nasal bones. This study introduces a novel technique using otologic drills to address this problem by shortening the longer nasal bone and aligning the nasion-rhinion line at the midline. <b>Methods:</b> A Goodman incision was made to access the nasal bones under general anesthesia. Otologic drills were used for lateral and transverse ostectomies to shorten the longer nasal bone and reposition the nasal bone vault. Follow-ups were conducted 3, 6, and 12 months after surgery. <b>Results:</b> Of 48 cases (22 men and 26 women), 47 achieved satisfactory results with a straightened nose. One case showed a slight deviation after surgery, which did not require revision. <b>Discussion</b>: The technique effectively addresses the issue of asymmetric nasal bone lengths, which traditional methods often overlook. Using otologic drills allows precise bone cutting, contributing to long-lasting outcomes. <b>Conclusions:</b> Otologic drill-assisted ostectomies effectively equalize nasal bone lengths, improving nasal symmetry. More research with larger case series and long-term follow-up is needed to confirm the efficacy and safety of this technique, including potential applications in closed rhinoplasty.</p>","PeriodicalId":93984,"journal":{"name":"Ear, nose, & throat journal","volume":" ","pages":"1455613241287266"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-09-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142335068","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}