abstract：OBJECTIVE:PFAPA syndrome is derived from the initials of the English words of the findings that make up the syndrome ("Periodic Fever", "Aphthous Stomatitis", "Pharyngitis", "Adenitis"). This study aims to evaluate the vestibular system in patients with PFAPA syndrome by the cVEMP test and to give a general review of P...

journal_title：American journal of otolaryngology

authors： Kuzu S,Günebakan Ç,Yıldız E,Kahveci OK,Bucak A

更新日期：2021-01-08 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Obstructive sleep apnea is characterized by repetitive cessation of breathing during sleep. It affects different aspects of sexuality. We aimed to assess male sexual function & risk factors in obstructive sleep apnea patients. METHODS:This case control study included 2 groups, 45 healthy volunteers as control ...

journal_title：American journal of otolaryngology

authors： Mostafa RM,Kamel NM,Elsayed EM,Saad HM

更新日期：2021-01-05 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Provide data to support expansion of FDA indications for the Bone anchored hearing system (BAHS). MATERIALS AND METHODS:This retrospective study in a tertiary otologic referral center included106 consecutive subjects who were implanted with a Bone Anchored Hearing System (BAHS) between January 2009 and January...

journal_title：American journal of otolaryngology

authors： Wazen JJ,Ortega C,Nazarian R,Smith J,Thompson J Jr,Lange L

更新日期：2021-01-05 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Evaluate trends in mortality due to acute epiglottitis before and after adoption of Haemophilus influenza Type b vaccination (Hib) in pediatric and adult populations. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Patients who died from acute epiglottis from 1979 to 2017 identified using National Vital Statistics System. Mortality rat...

journal_title：American journal of otolaryngology

authors： Allen M,Meraj TS,Oska S,Spillinger A,Folbe AJ,Cramer JD

更新日期：2021-01-04 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Idiopathic sudden sensorineural hearing loss (ISSHL) is an emergency otological disease, and its definite prognostic factors remain unclear. This study applied machine learning methods to develop a new ISSHL prognosis prediction model. MATERIALS AND METHODS:This retrospective study reviewed the medical data of...

journal_title：American journal of otolaryngology

authors： Uhm T,Lee JE,Yi S,Choi SW,Oh SJ,Kong SK,Lee IW,Lee HM

更新日期：2021-01-04 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, aerosol-generating procedures (AGPs) such as flexible endoscopic evaluation of swallowing (FEES) have been deemed high-risk and in some cases restricted, indicating the need for additional personal protective equipment. The aim of this study was to erect and study a protective barr...

journal_title：American journal of otolaryngology

authors： Ganann MG,Kitila M,Patel R,Brook CD,Pisegna JM

更新日期：2021-01-04 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:COVID-19 is a pandemic disease known with one of the symptoms is sudden onset anosmia. This symptom sometimes may be the only sign of the disease, therefore it must be research widely. OBJECTIVE:We aim to evaluate odor dysfunction in COVID-19 patients objectively and safely without any risk of transmittin...

journal_title：American journal of otolaryngology

authors： Seden N,Yiğit E,Yiğit Ö,Kaygısız İ

更新日期：2021-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:This study identifies how recurrent Zenker's diverticula are treated. METHODS:A retrospective chart review was performed from four tertiary referral academic voice and swallowing centers to identify individuals who underwent surgery for recurrent Zenker's diverticulum. Demographic data, surgical modalities f...

journal_title：American journal of otolaryngology

authors： Berger MH,Weiland D,Tierney WS,Bryson PC,Weissbrod PA,Shah PV,Shah RN,Buckmire RA,Verma SP

更新日期：2021-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:It has been reported widely on various methods of repairing scalp avulsion/defect, including anastomotic vessels for total scalp avulsion and dermal grafts (skin grafting, latissimus dorsi or anterior serratus flap, "visor flap" repair.). The long-term retrospective study, however, with large sample size remain...

journal_title：American journal of otolaryngology

authors： Cen H,Jin R,Yu M,Weng T

更新日期：2021-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Currently, the first line treatment for Warthin's tumor (WT) is parotidectomy. There is a paucity of data evaluating the safety and efficacy of non-surgical treatments for patients not amenable to surgery. Ultrasound guided ethanol sclerotherapy (UGES) has been successfully used for the management of lymphan...

journal_title：American journal of otolaryngology

authors： Mamidi IS,Lee E,Benito DA,Li L,Goodman JF,Thakkar PG,Joshi A

更新日期：2021-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:In pituitary macroadenomas with extensive suprasellar extension (SSE), suprasellar region can be approached by extending exposure either anteriorly by adding bone removal of the tuberculum sellae and planum sphenoidal or posteriorly from inside the sellar cavity through diaphragma sella. The later approach ha...

journal_title：American journal of otolaryngology

authors： Ismail M,Zidan W,Hamead K,Abdelhak B,Darwish M

更新日期：2021-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Bone conduction hearing devices are a well-established treatment option for conductive or mixed hearing losses as well as single-sided deafness. The Osia® 2 System is an active osseointegrated device where a surgically implanted titanium fixture supports a newly developed piezoelectric actuator that is placed u...

journal_title：American journal of otolaryngology

authors： Goldstein MR,Bourn S,Jacob A

更新日期：2021-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To report a single institution's experience using human papillomavirus (HPV) E6/E7 mRNA in-situ hybridization (mRNA ISH) for HPV detection in oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma (OPSCC). To review the literature on HPV detection methods. STUDY DESIGN:Retrospective chart review, literature review. SETTING...

journal_title：American journal of otolaryngology

authors： Suresh K,Shah PV,Coates S,Alexiev BA,Samant S

更新日期：2021-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Meniere's disease is a peripheral audiovestibular disorder characterized by vertigo, hearing loss, tinnitus, and aural fullness. Management of these symptoms includes medical and surgical treatment. Many patients with Meniere's disease can be managed using nonablative therapy, such as intratympanic steroids and endoly...

journal_title：American journal of otolaryngology

authors： Christopher LH,Wilkinson EP

更新日期：2021-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Middle ear disease is increasingly being managed via transcanal endoscopic ear surgery (TEES). A limitation of TEES is that it restricts the surgeon to single-handed dissection. One solution to this would be an endoscope holder to facilitate two-handed dissection. Current endoscope holders are stationary, and c...

journal_title：American journal of otolaryngology

authors： Berges AJ,Razavi C,Shahbazi M,Taylor R,Carey JP,Creighton FX

更新日期：2020-12-29 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Some cochlear implant (CI) patients lose their residual hearing during surgery. Two factors that might play a role in residual hearing loss are the change in intracochlear hydraulic pressure and force on the cochlear wall during electrode insertion. The aim of this study is to investigate whether a difference i...

journal_title：American journal of otolaryngology

authors： Snels C,Roland JT Jr,Treaba C,Jethanamest D,Huinck W,Friedmann DR,Dhooge I,Mylanus E

更新日期：2020-12-29 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) is a complicated disease with clinical symptoms that are impacted by the absence or presence of nasal polyps (CRSsNP or CRSwNP). Understanding of the different treatments of CRS is very significant in selecting appropriate therapies and preventing exacerbation relevant to this ch...

journal_title：American journal of otolaryngology

authors： Lin L,Dai F,Ren G,Wei J,Chen Z,Tang X

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:While some advocates have argued for marijuana as a treatment for tinnitus, the relationship between marijuana use and tinnitus is unknown. The objective of this study was to evaluate associations between marijuana use and the prevalence, severity, and rate of occurrence of tinnitus. STUDY DESIGN:Cross-secti...

journal_title：American journal of otolaryngology

authors： Qian ZJ,Alyono JC

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:In the literature, diabetes mellitus was mentioned as one of the etiologic factors of olfactory disorder. However, association between olfactory dysfunction and complications of type 2 diabetes mellitus is unclear. The aim of this study was to determine if there is any correlation between olfactory dysfuncti...

journal_title：American journal of otolaryngology

authors： Kaya KS,Mazı EE,Demir ST,Tetik F,Tuna M,Turgut S

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Langerhans cell histiocytosis (LCH) is a rare clinical disorder. We retrospectively analysed the clinical manifestations, treatments and prognoses of LCH cases involving the ear, nose, and neck. MATERIALS AND METHODS:28 cases with confirmed LCH in ear, nose or neck were reviewed. We recorded patient age, sex...

journal_title：American journal of otolaryngology

authors： Guo Y,Ning F,Wang G,Li X,Liu J,Yuan Y,Dai P

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Suspension laryngoscopy is a commonly performed procedure in otolaryngology. During the procedure, the laryngoscope applies direct force to the tongue. Postoperative tongue symptoms include pain, swelling, numbness, taste disturbance, and rarely motor deficits. Duration and magnitude of force applied have previ...

journal_title：American journal of otolaryngology

authors： Lindemann TL,Kamrava B,Sarcu D,Soliman AMS

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To report our long-term results in surgical management of invasive intralabyrinthine cholesteatoma. MATERIAL AND METHODS:The study is a case series in a tertiary referral center. Retrospective chart review of all mastoid operations performed for chronic ear disease between 1994 and 2019 at University Health Ne...

journal_title：American journal of otolaryngology

authors： Al Zaabi K,Hassannia F,Bergin MJ,Rutka JA

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To evaluate the efficacy of automatic benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) diagnosis and treatment system for BPPV compared with the manual repositioning group. METHODS:Two hundred thirty patients diagnosed as idiopathic BPPV who were admitted from August 2018 to July 2019 in Zhejiang Hospital were i...

journal_title：American journal of otolaryngology

authors： Lou Y,Cai M,Xu L,Wang Y,Zhuang L,Liu X

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The pedicled nasoseptal mucoperiosteal flap is currently widely used for the reconstruction of a skull base defect following transsphenoidal surgery. The flap is generally secured in position by a Foley catheter balloon. We describe an alternative technique using cylinders of Gelfoam™ (Pfizer Incorporated) t...

journal_title：American journal of otolaryngology

authors： Massoud EAS,Hebb ALO,Clarke DB

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The non-invasive diagnosis of acute rhinosinusitis (ARS) remains an unresolved problem of modern otolaryngology. Analog diaphanoscopy of reduced transillumination (shading) could be enhanced by a digital image processing of the maxillary sinuses. By this means, the limited ergonomics of this safe and low-cost m...

journal_title：American journal of otolaryngology

authors： Stölzel K,Szczepek AJ,Olze H,Koß S,Minet O,Zabarylo U

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Several methods have been reported for inferior turbinate (IT) reduction. We describe office-based interstitial IT reduction using bipolar cautery and evaluate long-term efficacy. METHODS:Sixty patients with allergic and nonallergic rhinitis unresponsive to medical treatment underwent office IT reduction be...

journal_title：American journal of otolaryngology

authors： White M,Rebeiz E

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:This study was done to determine the direct impact implementation of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) on patients with Head and Neck Cancer (HNCA) in states that chose to expand Medicaid compared to in states that did not, as well as assess whether this impact varied among different demographic groups. MATERIALS ...

journal_title：American journal of otolaryngology

authors： Babu A,Wassef DW,Sangal NR,Goldrich D,Baredes S,Park RCW

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Hypopharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) is rare, but highly aggressive. Due to the advanced stage of this cancer at the time of diagnosis, radical surgery with reconstruction of pharynx is the standard care with high morbidity and mortality rate. A safer partial pharyngectomy could also be used for in...

journal_title：American journal of otolaryngology

authors： Ahmadi A,Sanaei A,Jan D

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Cochlear nerve preserving translabyrinthine vestibular schwannoma (VS) resection enables concurrent cochlear implantation. Implantation in patients with VS raises important concerns including the ability to undergo postoperative magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) monitoring of residual tumor growth or tumor rec...

journal_title：American journal of otolaryngology

authors： Schwartz N,Rooth MA,Dillon MT,O'Connell BP,Dedmon MM,Huang BY,Brown KD

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Salivary fistulas remain a significant problem in patients undergoing major head and neck reconstructive surgery. Surgical sealants have become increasingly used in cutaneous and non-cutaneous wound closure, providing a barrier to fluids/gases and promoting healing. The purpose of this study was to determine...

journal_title：American journal of otolaryngology

authors： Roof SA,Perez ER,Villavisanis DF,Khan MN,Ferrandino RM,Chouake RJ,Pacheco CW,Yao M,Teng MS,Genden EM,Miles BA

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Determine the feasibility of a two-incision surgical approach to hypoglossal nerve stimulator implantation based on anatomic considerations. METHODS:Upper airway stimulation (UAS) using the Inspire system uses three implanted devices-the implantable pulse generator (IPG), stimulation lead and sensing ches...

journal_title：American journal of otolaryngology

authors： Meleca JB,Kominsky AH

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Primary hyperparathyroidism is primarily caused by parathyroid adenoma, followed by hyperplasia and parathyroid carcinoma. In the era of minimally invasive, targeted parathyroidectomy, the main challenge remains that of distinguishing intraoperatively pathological parathyroid from normal glands and peri-thyr...

journal_title：American journal of otolaryngology

authors： Chu F,Giugliano G,Lazio MS,Proh M,Tagliabue M,De Fiori E,Manzoni MF,Ansarin M

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:There is limited data regarding the demographics and clinical features of SARS-CoV-2 infection in children. This information is especially important as pneumonia is the single leading cause of death in children worldwide. This Systematic Review aims to elucidate a better understanding of the global impact of...

journal_title：American journal of otolaryngology

authors： Patel NA

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Bone-cement (BC) ossiculoplasty is one of the options to solve ossicular chain problems. Many authors reported successful results in the early or mid-follow-up period; however, there is no long-term result in the literature. We aim to evaluate long term results of BC ossiculoplasty. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Forty...

journal_title：American journal of otolaryngology

authors： Kalcioglu MT,Yalcin MZ,Kilic O,Tuysuz O,Tan M,Ozdamar OI

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The current loss to follow-up rate after failed newborn hearing screening (NBHS) is 34.4%. Previous studies have found that lack of parental and primary care provider (PCP) awareness of NBHS results are significant contributors to loss to follow-up. The objective of this study was to identify factors associated...

journal_title：American journal of otolaryngology

authors： Juarez JM,Shaffer AD,Chi DH

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Rare diseases are often poorly understood, and this study sought to investigate the incidence of a rare disease entity, basaloid squamous cell carcinoma (BSCC) of the oral cavity (OC) at a tertiary care medical center and to assess its clinical outcomes. METHODS:The aim of this study was to collect data in ...

journal_title：American journal of otolaryngology

authors： Hicks MD,Lin D,Buczek EP

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To evaluate the effects of increased endogenous Antisecretory Factor (AF) synthesis using specially processed cereals (SPC) in a sample of patients with defined unilateral Meniere's disease (MD), compared to the results of a treatment protocol of intravenous glycerol and dexamethasone. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Tw...

journal_title：American journal of otolaryngology

authors： Viola P,Pisani D,Scarpa A,Cassandro C,Laria C,Aragona T,Ciriolo M,Spadera L,Ralli M,Cavaliere M,Iengo M,Chiarella G

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The aim of this study was to evaluate the vestibular functions and dual-task performances of individuals with noise induced hearing loss. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Fifty individuals with noise induced hearing loss and 25 healthy individuals were included in the study. Individuals with noise induced hearing loss we...

journal_title：American journal of otolaryngology

authors： Soylemez E,Mujdeci B

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The purpose of this retrospective cohort study was to determine whether there is a difference in the sensitivity of chest computed tomography (CT) versus 18F-fluorodeoxyglucose positron emission tomography with low-dose nonenhanced CT (18F-FDG PET/CT or PET/CT) in the detection of distant metastases in head and...

journal_title：American journal of otolaryngology

authors： Mur T,Sambhu KM,Mahajan A,Payabvash S,Fernandez J,Edwards HA

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Sleep disturbances are common in patients with allergic rhinitis (AR). Perennial allergens like house dust mites (HDM) are difficult to avoid and have nocturnal impacts on the respiratory system and Quality of Life (QOL). The Rapid Eye Movement (REM) sleep stage is associated with memory, cognition, dreams, and...

journal_title：American journal of otolaryngology

authors： Berson SR,Klimczak JA,Prezio EA,Abraham MT

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00