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Identifying distinctive features of the vocal fold (VF) during development could have significant clinical implications for treating voice disorders. This study investigates the structural organization of the VF microanatomy across […]
» Read moreWhile many students participate in research years or fellowships prior to entering the otolaryngology-head and neck surgery (OHNS) match, the effects of these fellowships on match outcomes remains unclear. This […]
» Read moreThis study aimed to evaluate whether peripheral vestibular disorders (PVD) are associated with subsequent injury.Data for this follow-up study were retrieved from the Taiwan’s National Health Insurance (NHI) Dataset. A […]
» Read moreTo conduct longitudinal postoperative follow-up and discern health-related quality-of-life (HR-QoL) changes using a validated questionnaire among patients undergoing head and neck surgeries during a short-term, global surgical trip in a […]
» Read moreFacial nerve monitoring (FNM) has evolved into a widely used adjunct for many surgical procedures along the course of the facial nerve. Even though majority opinion holds that FNM reduces […]
» Read moreTransoral surgery (TOS) has become increasingly popular for patients with superficial hypopharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma (SCC). However, the number of patients in whom metachronous multiple SCC of the head and […]
» Read moreTo evaluate the role of body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) in patients with postparalytic facial nerve syndrome with synkinesis (PFS).A single-center retrospective cohort study.A total of 221 adults (74% women; median […]
» Read moreGiven the conflicting evidence regarding adenotonsillectomy and the risk of upper airway infections (UAIs), including acute pharyngitis (APT), rhinosinusitis (ARS), and otitis media (AOM), we evaluated the risk of developing […]
» Read moreTo compare effect of 1 and 2 mg/kg of sugammadex on the incidence of intraoperative bucking and intraoperative neuromonitoring (IONM) quality in thyroid surgery.Randomized controlled trial.Patients qualified for thyroid surgery with […]
» Read moreTo estimate the prevalence of baseline clinically significant distress (distress score ≥ 4) in head and neck cancer patients planned and treated with radical intent radiotherapy using the National Comprehensive Cancer Network […]
» Read moreRecurrent respiratory papillomatosis (RRP) is currently treated with repeat surgical resection of papillomatous disease that does not address the fundamental underlying issue of chronic infection with low-risk human papillomavirus. Here, […]
» Read moreNasal diseases are among the main motives for the early discontinuation of continuous positive airway pressure therapy and for long-term therapeutic compliance with mandibular advancement device. Although our clinical experience […]
» Read moreTo explore the clinically feasible diagnosis criteria and treatment outcomes of allergy-related sialodochitis (ARS).Prospective Cohort Study.Ninety-six consecutive patients were enrolled by the following criteria: 1) recurrent swelling of ≥2 large […]
» Read moreAdenotonsillectomy is first-line treatment for pediatric obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) when not otherwise contraindicated. There is concern severe OSAS increases risk of comorbid cardiopulmonary abnormalities, such as ventricular hypertrophy […]
» Read moreMicrosurgical removal with a microflap technique via direct laryngoscopy is considered the primary treatment option for vocal cysts. However, the microflap technique is technically difficult and challenging. Therefore, we developed […]
» Read moreTo examine the acid-base and histological changes in in vivo rabbit cutaneous tissue after electrochemical therapy.In vivo rabbit tissue study.The shaved skin on the backs of female Oryctolagus cuniculi were […]
» Read moreTo evaluate the ability of humanized monoclonal antibody fragments directed against a bacterial DNABII protein plus ofloxacin delivered directly into the chinchilla middle ear via tympanostomy tube (TT) to enhance […]
» Read moreThe efficacy of short-term oral corticosteroids in chronic rhinosinusitis without nasal polyps (CRSsNP) is unknown. The aim of this controlled study was to assess the immediate and long-term outcomes from […]
» Read moreTo assess the use of a three-dimensional (3D) printed, multilayer facial flap model for use in trainee education as an alternative method of teaching surgical techniques of facial reconstruction.Cohort study.A […]
» Read moreThe intensification of treatment for head and neck cancers (HNCs) has created a cohort of patients living with short- and long-term comorbidities and functional deficits. This study aimed to determine […]
» Read moreTo assess the use of a three-dimensional (3D) printed, multilayer facial flap model for use in trainee education as an alternative method of teaching surgical techniques of facial reconstruction.Cohort study.A […]
» Read moreAneurysmal bone cysts (ABCs) are benign, lytic bone lesions, which rarely present in the paranasal sinuses. There is no published consensus on the appropriate diagnostic or treatment approach. Our objective […]
» Read moreFrailty has emerged as a powerful risk stratification tool across surgical specialties; however, an analysis of the impact of frailty on outcomes following skull base surgery has not been published. […]
» Read moreCongenital middle ear anomalies represent a relatively rare condition. This study aimed to describe the characteristics and the surgical outcomes for patients with middle ear anomalies.A multicenter study was conducted […]
» Read moreTo describe the value of two vestibular test batteries across ages in healthy men and women for detecting vestibular disorders and to compare the occurrence of vestibular disorders in the […]
» Read moreAdvanced practice provider (APP) employment is becoming common in pediatric otolaryngology practices, though few studies have evaluated the consequences that APP-led clinics have on access to care. The objectives of […]
» Read moreTo identify any potential barriers for decannulation in children undergoing double-staged laryngotracheal reconstruction (dsLTR) beyond the severity of disease itself.Case series with chart review.We performed a retrospective chart review from […]
» Read moreThe objective of this study was to perform a systematic review and meta-analysis to determine the impact of dental care on head and neck (H&N) cancer survival.A comprehensive literature search […]
» Read moreTo determine the value of standard clinic screening questions and vital signs in predicting abnormal vestibular function, indicated by standard objective diagnostic tests.Retrospective records review.We reviewed electronic medical records of […]
» Read moreTonsillectomy is an effective treatment for periodic fever, aphthous stomatitis, pharyngitis, and cervical adenitis (PFAPA) syndrome, but the role of adenoidectomy, as well as later tonsillar regrowth, is unclear. To […]
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