What is the evidence for cannabis use in otolaryngology?: A narrative review
Author links open overlay panelWilliam L.ValentinoaBrianMcKinnonb
a
Department of Surgery, Temple University Hospital, United States of America
b
Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Department of Neurosurgery, Drexel University College of Medicine, United States of America
Received 20 May 2019, Available online 30 May 2019.
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Abstract
Objectives
Review of the English literature for all studies involving cannabis and Otolaryngology.
Methods
PubMed was searched using a combination of the terms cannabis, marijuana, otolaryngology, hearing, tinnitus, vestibular, rhinology, sinusitis, laryngology, voice, airway, head and neck, head and neck cancer, facial trauma, spasm, pediatric otolaryngology, sleep medicine, obstructive sleep apnea, and other variations. Literature included in the review provided substantive research on cannabis in Otolaryngology.
Results
Seventy-nine unique publications were found in the literature. The majority were published in the last decade and pertain to the subspecialty of Head and Neck; specifically, its association with incident cancers. A small number of studies exist that suggest cannabis may be a useful therapy for Otolaryngological patients suffering from blepharospasm, the effects of radiation, and the psychological sequelae of receiving a cancer diagnosis.
Conclusion
Further research is required to determine the potential therapeutic roles and adverse effects of cannabis on conditions related to Otolaryngology. This study serves the Otolaryngological researcher with the most current, comprehensive literature review for the exploration into possible projects to undertake.
Keywords
OtolaryngologyCannabisMarijuanaEvidenceTreatment
Author links open overlay panelWilliam L.ValentinoaBrianMcKinnonb
a
Department of Surgery, Temple University Hospital, United States of America
b
Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Department of Neurosurgery, Drexel University College of Medicine, United States of America
Received 20 May 2019, Available online 30 May 2019.
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https://doi.org/10.1016/j.amjoto.2019.05.025Get rights and content
Abstract
Objectives
Review of the English literature for all studies involving cannabis and Otolaryngology.
Methods
PubMed was searched using a combination of the terms cannabis, marijuana, otolaryngology, hearing, tinnitus, vestibular, rhinology, sinusitis, laryngology, voice, airway, head and neck, head and neck cancer, facial trauma, spasm, pediatric otolaryngology, sleep medicine, obstructive sleep apnea, and other variations. Literature included in the review provided substantive research on cannabis in Otolaryngology.
Results
Seventy-nine unique publications were found in the literature. The majority were published in the last decade and pertain to the subspecialty of Head and Neck; specifically, its association with incident cancers. A small number of studies exist that suggest cannabis may be a useful therapy for Otolaryngological patients suffering from blepharospasm, the effects of radiation, and the psychological sequelae of receiving a cancer diagnosis.
Conclusion
Further research is required to determine the potential therapeutic roles and adverse effects of cannabis on conditions related to Otolaryngology. This study serves the Otolaryngological researcher with the most current, comprehensive literature review for the exploration into possible projects to undertake.
Keywords
OtolaryngologyCannabisMarijuanaEvidenceTreatment
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