Update on eustachian tube dysfunction and the patulous eustachian tube.

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Orbital floor blowout fractures may lead to significant morbidity, including debilitating double vision and globe malposition. Thorough evaluation and timely surgical intervention may prevent long-term sequelae. RECENT FINDINGS:New studies have demonstrated certain patients with orbital floor fractur...

journal_title：Current opinion in otolaryngology & head and neck surgery

authors： Homer N,Huggins A,Durairaj VD

更新日期：2019-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:The development of monoclonal antibody-based biologics targeted at inhibition of the Th2 cytokines interleukin-4, interleukin-5 and interleukin-13 represent potentially effective treatments for asthma and allergic diseases. This short review is based on English-language original articles in PubMed or ...

journal_title：Current opinion in otolaryngology & head and neck surgery

authors： Walsh GM

更新日期：2017-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:This article reviews literature on the scientific background of functional electric stimulation of the immobile larynx, the status of animal pacing trials, and first clinical attempts to establish laryngeal pacing. RECENT FINDINGS:Impaired vocal fold motion is seen following recurrent laryngeal nerve...

journal_title：Current opinion in otolaryngology & head and neck surgery

authors： Mueller AH

更新日期：2011-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Laryngeal carcinogenesis is a multistep process with premalignant lesions progressing to invasive carcinoma over a period of years. The approach to these advanced premalignant lesions has always been early diagnosis and treatment to prevent further progression. Unfortunately, with the current means of...

journal_title：Current opinion in otolaryngology & head and neck surgery

authors： Johnson FL

更新日期：2003-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Hair cells and spiral ganglion neurons form functional pairings in the cochlea that transduce the mechanical energy of sound into signals that are carried to the brainstem. Mutations of genes affecting the development and maintenance of these two cell populations cause deafness in humans and other ani...

journal_title：Current opinion in otolaryngology & head and neck surgery

authors： Whitlon DS

更新日期：2004-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:There is currently strong evidence supporting human papilloma virus (HPV) causation in a distinct disease entity of oropharyngeal cancer (OPC), with an increasing incidence worldwide.This review aims to critically analyse whether a change in our management approaches to HPV-positive OPC is now require...

journal_title：Current opinion in otolaryngology & head and neck surgery

authors： Mehanna H,Olaleye O,Licitra L

更新日期：2012-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:This study is aimed towards clinicians involved in the rapidly developing field of hair restoration. We provide a review of recent literature on this topic. RECENT FINDINGS:Recent studies discussed in this article focus on various aspects of follicular unit transplant surgery, including hairline desi...

journal_title：Current opinion in otolaryngology & head and neck surgery

authors： Lee TS,Minton TJ

更新日期：2009-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Medical error is a common problem, and its human cost in terms of disability, suffering, and death is stunning. Steps toward reducing medical error will require the identification of mistake-prone practices within a complex health care system. Erroneous pathologic diagnosis has been identified as one ...

journal_title：Current opinion in otolaryngology & head and neck surgery

authors： Kronz JD,Westra WH

更新日期：2005-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Endoscopic sinus surgery became the gold standard in inflammatory disorders of the nose and paranasal sinuses, in cerebrospinal fluid leak and epistaxis management, and established its efficacy in the oncology of the region. However, there are certain limitations which make an external approach mandat...

journal_title：Current opinion in otolaryngology & head and neck surgery

authors： Konstantinidis I,Constantinidis J

更新日期：2016-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:The management of cervical lymph node metastases in nasopharyngeal carcinoma is important for a favourable outcome. The strategy of diagnosis and treatment for the lymph nodes on presentation and those that have recurred after initial therapy are different. This review presents the current concept. R...

journal_title：Current opinion in otolaryngology & head and neck surgery

authors： Wei WI,Mok VW

更新日期：2007-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:The objective of this article is to assess current newborn hearing screening protocols. We will focus on technologies or modalities used, protocol steps, training of screeners, timing of first screen, and loss to follow-up. A summary of program reports focusing on protocols from Greece, China, South A...

journal_title：Current opinion in otolaryngology & head and neck surgery

authors： Ricalde RR,Chiong CM,Labra PJP

更新日期：2017-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:To review the recent literature describing the association between chronic rhinosinusitis and its effects on sleep quality. RECENT FINDINGS:Chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) causes significantly worse sleep by both subjective and objective measures. CRS is also strongly associated with obstructive sleep a...

journal_title：Current opinion in otolaryngology & head and neck surgery

authors： Papagiannopoulos P,Kuan EC,Tajudeen BA

更新日期：2020-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Fine needle aspiration is a safe diagnostic technique that is widely employed for lesions of the head and neck. Among head and neck sites, the parotid gland stands apart for the number, diversity and peculiarity of pathologic processes to target this structure. This matchless complexity has prompted a...

journal_title：Current opinion in otolaryngology & head and neck surgery

authors： Alphs HH,Eisele DW,Westra WH

更新日期：2006-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:The management of a patient with bilateral vocal fold motion impairment (BVFMI) can be challenging for the otolaryngologist. The treatment traditionally involves tracheotomy, which can be very distressful for some patients. Alternatively, there are endoscopic procedures, which irreversibly sacrifice v...

journal_title：Current opinion in otolaryngology & head and neck surgery

authors： Ongkasuwan J,Courey M

更新日期：2011-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Swallowing disorders impact the health and quality of millions of lives of patients across the age spectrum. The broad scope of the problem is in contrast to the volume of methods that we have to treat the problem. Investigators are testing interventions that go beyond the swallowing system and are ta...

journal_title：Current opinion in otolaryngology & head and neck surgery

authors： Martin-Harris B

更新日期：2008-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Laryngopharyngeal reflux should no longer be underestimated because of its negative impact on the lives of patients and its potentially dangerous long-term complications. RECENT FINDINGS:Both laryngopharyngeal reflux and gastroesophageal reflux disease are caused by mucosal injury from acid and pepsi...

journal_title：Current opinion in otolaryngology & head and neck surgery

authors： Remacle M,Lawson G

更新日期：2006-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Flap failure in microvascular reconstruction is a costly complication with total flap loss being the worst-case scenario. With the aim to rapidly identify a postoperative circulatory problem, some susceptible flaps can be saved by careful clinical monitoring or by various technical monitoring methods....

journal_title：Current opinion in otolaryngology & head and neck surgery

authors： Kääriäinen M,Halme E,Laranne J

更新日期：2018-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Bone anchored hearing aids are an acceptable and now widely available form of aural rehabilitation for both adults and children. Their benefit from both audiological and quality of life perspectives has been very successful to date. The paediatric population presents a variety of challenges to those c...

journal_title：Current opinion in otolaryngology & head and neck surgery

authors： McDermott AL,Sheehan P

更新日期：2009-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:There is a lack of evidence worldwide on return to work (RTW) in head and neck cancer (HNC), possibly because traditionally those suffering with it were typically at retirement age and survival rates were low. However, in the last 30 years, HNC survival rates have increased, resulting in more people l...

journal_title：Current opinion in otolaryngology & head and neck surgery

authors： Miller A

更新日期：2020-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:In the surgical management of chronic rhinosinusitis, medical therapy is often used to prevent postoperative complications such as adhesions. These complications often require painful debridements in the clinic or revision surgery. Systemic steroids are not without risk and topical steroids are not id...

journal_title：Current opinion in otolaryngology & head and neck surgery

authors： Campbell RG,Kennedy DW

更新日期：2014-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Swallowing is a vital function and the clearance of the pharynx by deglutition, which removes matter that could be aspirated, and the respiratory phase patterns associated with deglutition are important in protecting the airways and lungs against aspiration. This article reviews swallowing and respira...

journal_title：Current opinion in otolaryngology & head and neck surgery

authors： Sato K

更新日期：2020-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Recent advances in the understanding of the biological basis for thyroid cancer have identified molecular changes in thyroid cancer cells. These changes form the basis for targeted therapies, which have been investigated with some success in patients with advanced, inoperable thyroid cancers and are t...

journal_title：Current opinion in otolaryngology & head and neck surgery

authors： Nixon IJ,Shaha AR,Tuttle MR

更新日期：2013-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Chronic rhinosinusitis is a common illness for which systemic antibiotics are frequently prescribed, although high-level evidence for this practice is largely lacking. We review the available literature addressing the proper role of oral antibiotics in the treatment of chronic rhinosinusitis. RECENT ...

journal_title：Current opinion in otolaryngology & head and neck surgery

authors： Adelson RT,Adappa ND

更新日期：2013-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:This article reviews the anatomy and function of the midface, defect classifications and the breadth of common and novel reconstructive techniques including medical modeling, dental splints, and dental rehabilitation. RECENT FINDINGS:Historically many classification systems for midface and maxillary ...

journal_title：Current opinion in otolaryngology & head and neck surgery

authors： Eskander A,Kang SY,Teknos TN,Old MO

更新日期：2017-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Surgical approaches to the upper facial skeleton comprise the coronal, lower eyelid and midface degloving approaches. These are routinely employed in both ablative and reconstructive craniofacial procedures. The ability to perform them in a well tolerated and predictable manner is predicated on knowle...

journal_title：Current opinion in otolaryngology & head and neck surgery

authors： Martou G,Antonyshyn OM

更新日期：2011-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:To explore key management principles and outcomes following surgical intervention for spontaneous CSF leaks of the lateral skull base. RECENT FINDINGS:Outcomes following surgery for spontaneous CSF leaks of the lateral skull base depend on the surgical approach utilized. The approach reported most fr...

journal_title：Current opinion in otolaryngology & head and neck surgery

authors： Stevens SM,Smith CJ,Lawton M

更新日期：2019-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Distraction osteogenesis is finding increasing application in the management of mandibular defects. It provides an alternative method of mandibular reconstruction in varied clinical settings, notably following trauma and ablation of malignant tumors. Many recent studies have explored modifications in ...

journal_title：Current opinion in otolaryngology & head and neck surgery

authors： Chopra S,Enepekides DJ

更新日期：2007-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Insulin-like growth factor 1 (IGF-1) is a hormone necessary for the development, growth, and maintenance of various organs, and has been used as a therapeutic agent in clinical settings. This review aimed to illustrate its role in the auditory systems and its potential use as a therapeutic in the fiel...

journal_title：Current opinion in otolaryngology & head and neck surgery

authors： Gao L,Nakagawa T

更新日期：2020-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Rhinosinusitis is one of the most common medical complaints in the United States, affecting up to 16% of the population. It is associated with over 13 million physician visits per year and an estimated aggregated cost of over $6 billion annually. Patients with chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) demonstrate ...

journal_title：Current opinion in otolaryngology & head and neck surgery

authors： Suh JD,Cohen NA,Palmer JN

更新日期：2010-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:This article aims to review previous research reports and to summarize current strategies for the optimal duration of voice rest and the effect of phonatory stimulation after phonomicrosurgery. RECENT FINDINGS:Voice rest is commonly recommended after laryngeal surgery to prevent worsening of vocal fo...

journal_title：Current opinion in otolaryngology & head and neck surgery

authors： Kaneko M,Hirano S

更新日期：2017-12-01 00:00:00