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Πέμπτη 6 Φεβρουαρίου 2020

American Journal of Otolaryngology


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    Review of treatment modalities and outcomes of patients with basal cell adenocarcinoma

    Claudia N. Gutierrez, Kyriakos Chatzopoulos, Joaquin J. Garcia, Jeffrey R. Janus
    In Press, Journal Pre-proof, Available online 6 February 2020
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    Abstract
    Purpose
    This study summarizes the treatment modalities of basal cell adenocarcinoma (BCAC) of the parotid gland and subsequent outcome at a single institution to better define the treatment of this rare tumor.
    Material and methods
    A retrospective review of patients treated for BCAC of the parotid gland from 1/01/1996 to 08/1/2018 was performed. Patients were identified using our institution's Cancer Registry.
    Results
    A total of thirteen patients (46% female, median age of 56) treated for BCAC of the parotid gland were identified. Eight patients (57%) were staged as T1, four were staged as T2 (29%), and two were stage T4a (14%) due to tumor involvement of the facial nerve. None of the patients had nodal involvement or distant metastases. Three patients (21%) underwent radiation therapy ranging from 60-70Gy for positive margin or facial nerve involvement by tumor. Five patients (36%) underwent a neck dissection (ND) ranging from just a level IIb dissection up to levels IIa, IIb, and III with none of the nodes being positive for disease. The remainder of patients did not undergo a neck dissection. Follow-up was 8.1 ± 6.2 (mean ± SD) years with no local or regional recurrence at time of last follow-up in any patient cohort.
    Conclusions
    Our review suggests that elective neck dissections are not necessary following resection of T1/T2N0M0 basal cell adenocarcinoma for the prevention of local or regional recurrence. No longer performing neck dissections for T1/T2N0M0 BCAC would reduce the morbidity associated with the treatment of this rare parotid tumor.
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    Disposable chlorine dioxide wipes for high-level disinfection in the ENT department: A systematic review

    Margherita Tofanelli, Vincenzo Capriotti, Carmelo Saraniti, Alberto Vito Marcuzzo, ... Giancarlo Tirelli
    In Press, Journal Pre-proof, Available online 4 February 2020
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    Abstract
    Background
    Nasopharyngoscope reprocessing methods should be effective, rapid and reproducible with moderate cost. Tristel Trio Wipes system (TTWS) is a manual reprocessing method based on chlorine dioxide that has lately emerged in ENT department. This review aims to collect evidence on this system.
    Methods
    The PubMed, Web of Science and Cochrane Library databases were searched for all the studies on TTWS or one of its components. Data were grouped according to the study type.
    Results
    Ten articles were included in the review. TTWS ensured high-level disinfection in laboratory and clinical setting. Although the limitations of the manual systems, TTWS proved to be faster than automated endoscope reprocessing (AER) and safe for patients and health-care workers. TTWS represented cheaper system than AER or sheaths in low- and medium-volume centers.
    Conclusion
    TTWS could be a valid, safe and fast HLD method for nasopharyngoscopes, with reasonable costs for medium-low reprocessing volumes.
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    Efficacy of BPPV diagnosis and treatment system for benign paroxysmal positional vertigo

    Yue Lou, Miao Cai, Liangguo Xu, Yanwen Wang, ... Xiaoli Liu
    In Press, Journal Pre-proof, Available online 4 February 2020
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    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 included. Among them, 150 patients of posterior semicircular canal BPPV(pc-BPPV), 53 patients of horizontal semicircular canal BPPV(hc-BPPV), and 27 patients of horizontal semicircular canal calculus (hc-BPPV-cu) were randomly treated with BPPV diagnosis and treatment system(the experimental group) or manual repositioning (the control group). Resolution of vertigo and nystagmus on the Dix-Hallpike and Roll test on day 3,day 7,day 14 and day 28 follow-up after first treatment was the main outcome measure to assess the efficacy of treatment.
    Results
    At 3-day and 7-day follow-up after treatment with BPPV diagnosis and treatment system, 79%, 91%had complete resolution of vertigo and nystagmus, the effective rate in the experimental group were significantly higher than those in the control group, the differences were statistically significant(P < .05). On day 14, the effective rate in the experimental group (96%) was slightly higher than that in the control group(91%), but there was no significant difference between the two groups. And at 28-day after the first treatment, the effective rate was 100% in the experimental group and the control group. The repositioning efficiency of pc-BPPV (the first, second, third treatment), hc-BPPV (the first, second, third treatment), hc-BPPV-cu(the first, second treatment) in the experimental group were higher than the control group, and the secondary reposition of pc-BPPV in the experimental group was significantly higher than the control group(96%vs.84%; P < .05). While for the hc-BPPV-cu patients, the effective rate of the third treatment in the experimental group was slightly lower than that of the control group, but the differences were not statistically significant.
    Conclusions
    BPPV diagnosis and treatment system is effective for the treatment of BPPV, with a better effective rate than those treated with manual maneuver, and is safe and easy to perform on patients.
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    Identifying early postoperative serum parathyroid hormone levels as predictors of hypocalcaemia after total thyroidectomy: A prospective non-randomized study

    Andro Košec, Filip Hergešić, Filip Matovinović, Ivan Rašić, ... Vladimir Bedeković
    In Press, Journal Pre-proof, Available online 4 February 2020
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    Abstract
    Objective
    There is no clear cut-off value of serum parathyroid hormone (PTH) or calcium in which patients are at risk for hypocalcemia after total thyroidectomy. We evaluated the usefulness of serum calcium and PTH concentration measurements after total thyroidectomy in predicting late-occurring hypocalcemia.
    Design
    A prospective, single-center, non-randomized longitudinal cohort study of 143 patients undergoing thyroidectomy between August 2019 and December 2019 with serum calcium and PTH levels sampled 1 h after surgery and on the first and fifth postoperative day. Hypocalcemia was defined as serum calcium levels < 2.14 mmol/L regardless of clinical symptoms. Normal PTH range was 1.6–6.9 pmol/L.
    Measurements
    The primary outcome measure was presence of hypocalcemia on the first and fifth postoperative day, analyzed by a logistic regression model. The PTH cut-off value for prediction of hypocalcemia was identified using a ROC curve comparing all three time points using the Youden J index.
    Results
    Out of 143 patients, 52 (36.4%) had hypocalcemia on the fifth postoperative day. Advanced age, concomitant neck dissection and serum PTH levels < 2.9 pmol/L 1 h after surgery and on the first postoperative surgery day were associated with a high risk of hypocalcemia on the first and fifth postoperative day and need for higher doses of calcium supplements (P < 0.0001, AUC 0.748, 95% CI 0.669–0.817, with 76.92% sensitivity and 71.43% specificity).
    Conclusion
    Serum PTH level measured immediately postoperatively and on the first postoperative day is a reliable predictor of postoperative hypocalcemia with important clinical implications.
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    Ludwig's angina and steroid use: A narrative review

    Abigail Tami, Sammy Othman, Architha Sudhakar, Brian J. McKinnon
    In Press, Corrected Proof, Available online 1 February 2020
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    Abstract
    Background
    Ludwig's angina, a rapidly progressive cellulitis causing airway obstruction, has traditionally been managed with antibiotics and surgical intervention. More controversial is the use of steroids in the management of patients with this condition. This article summarizes the literature of steroid use in the management of Ludwig's angina.
    Methods
    The study used a narrative review method alongside the PRISMA guidelines for systematic reviews. PubMed, Ovid Medline, Cochrane, and Web of Science were searched for cases of Ludwig's angina with documented steroid use in patient management. Inclusion criteria were articles in the English language with direct patient outcomes. There were 17 articles selected with 31 patient cases.
    Results
    Most reports of steroid use in Ludwig's angina in the literature are case reports, with one retrospective review, and one letter to the editor. Dexamethasone was the steroid of choice in most cases reviewed. All patient cases reported used antibiotics alongside their steroid use, and 27 out of 31 patient cases required surgery. Most patients recovered with no further sequelae or complications. Three (9.68%) patients suffered mortality due to unrelated causes.
    Conclusions
    Primary literature reporting the use of steroids in the management of Ludwig's angina includes few cases. While the role steroids have in these cases remains uncertain, the articles summarized do not suggest an adverse influence, and may suggest a benefit.
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    Effect of posterior nasal neurectomy on the suppression of allergic rhinitis

    Lusha Wang, Manman Chen, Ming Xu
    In Press, Journal Pre-proof, Available online 27 January 2020
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    Abstract
    Objectives
    Recent guidelines have revealed that allergic rhinitis (AR) impairs quality of life. Neuropeptides play a central role in AR. The aim of this study was to determine the efficacy of posterior nasal neurectomy (PNN) for the treatment of AR and for the suppression of neuropeptides and type 2 cytokine expression.
    Methods
    In total, 77 patients undergoing PNN were recruited. Subjective symptoms, including sneezing and rhinorrhea, were elicited with a questionnaire using a 10 cm visual analogue scale (VAS). Nasal lavage fluid taken from a random sample of 17 patients both preoperatively and 1 year postoperatively was screened with enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays.
    Results
    Postoperative rhinorrhea (6.03 ± 1.31vs 2.12 ± 1.40, P < 0.001) and sneezing (5.53 ± 1.25vs 2.04 ± 1.29, P < 0.001) were significantly improved relative to the preoperative levels; the mean SP and NPY concentrations in the nasal lavage fluid were 91.6 ± 20.9 pg/ml and 71.5 ± 10.5 pg/ml, which decreased significantly to 52.9 ± 16.7 pg/ml and 31.8 ± 8.2 pg/ml, respectively, and the mean periostin and IL-5 concentrations were 215.2 ± 87.7 pg/ml and 984.5 ± 181.8 pg/ml, which decreased significantly to 146.1 ± 70.1 pg/ml and 281.6 ± 74.0 pg/ml, respectively.
    Conclusions
    PNN was safe and well tolerated, and the symptom (sneezing and rhinorrhea) scores were significantly decreased by 1 year postoperatively.
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    Preventative and management strategies of hypocalcemia after thyroidectomy among surgeons: An international survey study

    Anita Sulibhavi, Samuel J. Rubin, Jong Park, Sean Hashemi, ... J. Pieter Noordzij
    In Press, Corrected Proof, Available online 25 January 2020
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    Abstract
    Objective
    To determine international surgeon practice patterns for transient postoperative hypocalcemia in patients undergoing total thyroidectomy.
    Methods
    All member surgeons of the American Thyroid Association and the International Association of Thyroid Surgeons were contacted via email to complete a 20-question survey which included both questions about demographic information and preventing and managing postoperative hypocalcemia after thyroidectomy. Univariate analysis was performed to determine whether providers check preoperative vitamin D levels, postoperative calcium trends and/or PTH to assess for postoperative hypocalcemia.
    Results
    A total of 332 surgeons responded to the survey with 72.26% in practice for >10 years and 82.18% performing >50 total thyroidectomies per year. 13.29% of surgeon's surveyed reported that they routinely check preoperative vitamin D levels. Surgeon case volume, type of practice (academic vs non-academic practice), and geographic location in the US were significant predictors of whether surgeons check preoperative Vitamin D levels. International surgeons were significantly more likely to check both postoperative serum Ca and PTH compared to US based surgeons (p < .01). There was no significance difference in practice patterns based on whether the surgeon was a General Surgeon or an Otolaryngologist.
    Conclusions
    Using a questionnaire distributed to both General Surgeons and Otolaryngologists, we demonstrated that there is significant variation in practice patterns between surgeons practicing in the United States and surgeons practicing in other countries, and practice often differs from recommended guidelines.
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    Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy through a cervical esophageal fistula. An alternative, much improved technique for patient safety

    George Stavrou, Vassilios Grosomanidis, Anastasia Sarafidou, Gavriil Tsiropoulos, ... Katerina Kotzampassi
    In Press, Corrected Proof, Available online 23 January 2020
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    Abstract
    Purpose
    Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy [PEG] by the pull-technique is easy and safe to perform through the oral cavity. However, the presence of a cervical esophageal fistula, either due to tumor invasion or simply inflammation and tissue necrosis after previous intervention or radiotherapy, in the anterior cervical region is of crucial importance when passing the endoscope and the PEG catheter from the mouth downwards.
    Methods
    We describe a modification of the standard peroral PEG, which is to insert the endoscope from the cervical esophageal opening instead of the oral cavity, and we support the use of this “stoma” as a way to protect it and avoid possible forceful dilatation/expansion when advancing the endoscope and the gastrostomy catheter through the mouth.
    Results
    The performance of PEG through the cervical esophageal opening was applied in 8 cases of esophageal fistula of different primary etiology but where the oro-pharyngeal passage was easily accessible. The procedure was technically successful in all patients, and no bleeding or tearing of the friable esophageal wall was evident.
    Conclusion
    The use of the esophageal fistula at the anterior cervical region as a route for PEG insertion is a safe and practical alternative, highly to be recommended.
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    Comparative cost of transoral robotic surgery and radiotherapy (IMRT) in early stage tonsil cancer

    Joseph Spellman, Michael Coulter, Aniket Kawatkar, Gabriel Calzada
    In Press, Journal Pre-proof, Available online 23 January 2020
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    Abstract
    Purpose
    To compare treatment costs and cost-effectiveness for transoral robotic surgery (TORS) and definitive intensity-modulated radiotherapy (IMRT) in managing early stage tonsil cancer.
    Materials and methods
    Direct treatment costs for surgery and IMRT were calculated from SEER-Medicare data for a cohort with clinically early stage (cT1/2N0) p16+ tonsillar squamous cell carcinoma from Kaiser Permanente Southern California Health Plan between 2012 and 2017. A Markov decision tree model with a 5-year time horizon was then applied to the cohort which incorporated costs associated with treatment, surveillance, and recurrence.
    Results
    IMRT cost up to $19,000 more (35%) than TORS in direct treatment costs. When input into the Markov model, TORS dominated IMRT with lower cost and better effectiveness over a range of values.
    Conclusion
    TORS is a more cost-effective treatment method than IMRT in early stage (cT1/2N0) tonsil cancer.
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    Pediatric button battery ingestion: Publication trends in the literature

    Narmien Haddad, J. David Wilson, Darian Fard, Jessica R. Levi
    In Press, Corrected Proof, Available online 22 January 2020
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    Abstract
    Objective
    Examine literature for evidence of changes in button battery (BB) research over time including: amount and rate of literature output, levels of evidence, and the location of the research.
    Methods
    Literature review of all peer-reviewed button battery literature available online through Pubmed and Embase was performed. Inclusion criteria were applied to ensure relevance. Publications were grouped into 4 time periods. Various study characteristics were compared between groups.
    Results
    A total of 255 original research studies were reviewed. A significant increase in study number was found with a 664% increase comparing 2009–2018 and 1977–1988 (p < 0.001) and a 187% increase comparing 2009–2018 and all previous years. Average author number significantly increased over the study period (range: 2.8 to 4.4; p < 0.001). Case report or case series were consistently the most common type of study design (range: 56.5% to 84.0%). Level of evidence has remained at 4–5 for the majority of studies (range: 87% to 92.1%). First author specialty remained stable over time, with non-otolaryngologist surgeons being the most common authors, followed by pediatricians and otolaryngologists (28.8%, 18.9%, 18.5%, respectively). Location of research has diversified, with US publications falling from 50% to 29.5% of all studies when comparing 1977–1988 to 2009–2018 time periods.
    Conclusions
    Button battery ingestion in the pediatric population has been an important topic of discussion among various medical specialties due to a rise in morbidity and mortality surrounding these ingestions. Despite the increase in number of studies and authors, the strength of these studies has remained largely unchanged.
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    Management of invasive intralabyrinthine cholesteatoma: Can one realistically preserve hearing when disease is medial to the otic capsule?

    Khalid Al Zaabi, Fatemeh Hassannia, Michael J. Bergin, John Alexander Rutka
    In Press, Corrected Proof, Available online 21 January 2020
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    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 Network, Toronto. The type of surgery, intraoperative findings, hearing outcome, recurrence of disease and the need for revision surgery were evaluated.
    Results
    10 cases of extensive petrous bone cholesteatoma medial to the otic capsule were identified in 616 mastoid surgeries. All but one patient with extensive petrous bone cholesteatoma who underwent an exteriorizing procedure to preserve cochlear function failed the first surgery. A second procedure was needed in all cases due to complications which included facial palsy, recurrent cholesteatoma or internal auditory canal (IAC) abscess. Hearing was not preserved in any patient. In contrast, 57 ears with cholesteatomatous labyrinthine fistula lateral to the otic capsule had matrix exteriorized and had very good long-term results.
    Conclusion
    We were rarely able to preserve hearing in massive petrous bone cholesteatoma. There should be no hesitation to remove the otic capsule to exteriorize diseases even under circumstances where residual cochlear and vestibular function is present if required to provide a safe ear.
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    In response to: Gelfoam, bactroban ointment and ofloxacin drops facilitate the eardrum healing

    Samantha Anne, Janki Shah, Blake Smith, Elizabeth O. Shay
    In Press, Corrected Proof, Available online 21 January 2020
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    Gelfoam, bactroban ointment and ofloxacin drops facilitate the eardrum healing

    Zhengcai Lou
    In Press, Corrected Proof, Available online 20 January 2020
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    Tongue symptoms, suspension force and duration during operative laryngoscopy

    T. Logan Lindemann, Brandon Kamrava, David Sarcu, Ahmed M.S. Soliman
    In Press, Corrected Proof, Available online 17 January 2020
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    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 previously been associated with post-operative throat and tongue pain, respectively. We sought to correlate postoperative tongue symptoms with magnitude of force applied and/or duration of suspension and investigate any risk factors for tongue morbidity.
    Materials and methods
    A sample of patients undergoing suspension laryngoscopy between 2015 and 2018 were prospectively recruited. Those with preexisting tongue symptoms, disease or surgery were excluded. Patients completed preoperative and postoperative questionnaires evaluating tongue swelling, numbness, motion and taste disturbance. Symptoms were subjectively scored on a visual scale from 0 to 10. Patient demographics, past medical and social history were also recorded. Intraoperative pressures were measured using a spring force scale, positioned between the suspension arm and Mayo stand. Initial and end suspension forces and duration of suspension were recorded.
    Results
    120 patients met inclusion criteria, of which 63 completed both preoperative and postoperative questionnaires. 6 patients (9.5%) experienced postoperative tongue symptoms. Suspension force and duration of suspension were not significantly predictive of postoperative tongue symptoms. While all symptomatic patients were current or former cigarette smokers, smoking status was not found to be a statistically significant factor.
    Conclusions
    Neither suspension forces nor duration of suspension were predictive of postoperative tongue morbidity. Further research is needed to evaluate the role of smoking status on postoperative tongue symptoms.
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    Tourniquet use and factors associated with hematoma formation in free tissue transfer

    Christopher J. Britt, Michelle S. Hwang, Peter M. Vila, Rajan P. Dang, ... Shaun C. Desai
    In Press, Corrected Proof, Available online 17 January 2020
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    Abstract
    Purpose
    Our objective was to understand which variables are associated with hematoma formation at both the donor and recipient sites in head and neck free tissue transfer and if hematoma rates are affected by tourniquet use.
    Methods
    Patients were identified who underwent free tissue transfer at three institutions, specifically either a radial forearm free flap (RFFF) or a fibula free flap (FFF), between 2007 and 2017. Variables including use of tourniquet, anticoagulation, treatment factors, demographics, and post-operative factors were examined to see if they influenced hematoma formation at either the free tissue donor or recipient site.
    Results
    1410 patients at three institutions were included in the analysis. There were 692 (49.1%) RFFF and 718 (50.9%) FFF. Tourniquets were used in 764 (54.1%) cases. There were 121 (8.5%) hematomas. Heparin drips (p < .001) and DVT prophylaxis (p = .03) were significantly associated with hematoma formation (OR 95% CI 12.23 (4.98–30.07), 3.46 (1.15–10.44) respectively) on multivariable analysis.
    Conclusions
    Heparin Drips and DVT prophylaxis significantly increased hematoma rates in free flap patients while tourniquets did not affect rates of hematoma.
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    Narrow band imaging might contribute to the diagnosis of laryngopharyngeal reflux

    Dipanpan Wu, Xinhua Cui, Ying Guo, Bo Geng, ... Hui Liang
    In Press, Corrected Proof, Available online 17 January 2020
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    Abstract
    Purpose
    Laryngopharyngeal reflux (LPR) accounts for 4–10% of outpatient visits. The standard domestic LPR diagnostic tools are the reflux finding score (RFS) and reflux symptom index (RSI). Narrow band imaging (NBI) can identify previously unknown characteristic microvessel features. Our aim was to explore the role of NBI in LPR diagnosis.
    Materials and methods
    We recruited 56 LPR outpatients and 41 symptom-negative controls. All individuals received RSI and RFS scores and underwent 24-hour multichannel intraluminal impedance-PH (MII-pH) monitoring and endoscopic NBI before and after treatment. The positivity rates in the study and control groups, before and after treatment, and using NBI and the conventional method were evaluated.
    Results
    Fifty-one LPR and six control patients had sparse light brownish dots or tufted light brownish dots in the postcricoid region. The RSI and RFS positivity rates were 31.3% and 87.1%, respectively. NBI is as effective as the RFS (P < 0.05), and has poor consistency with the RSI (P < 0.05). Fifty-three LPR patients underwent posttreatment laryngoscopy. The positivity rate decreased to 17.0% (P < 0.05).
    Conclusion
    NBI has good value for LPR diagnosis.
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    Commentary to “Epidermal growth factor on the healing of human subacute tympanic membrane perforation”

    Zhengcai Lou
    In Press, Corrected Proof, Available online 10 January 2020
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    Epidermal growth factor on the healing of human subacute tympanic membrane perforation

    Yachao Liu
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    The effect of passive smoking on the etiology of serous otitis media in children

    Yosunkaya M. Tarhun
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    Abstract
    Serous otitis media (SOM) is a disease mostly seen in the pediatric age group and characterized by serous effusion in the middle ear. The disease which is mostly silent can cause permanent hearing loss if it is not diagnosed and treated early. Passive smoking is one of the environmental factors in the etiopathology of the disease and risk factors for SOM formation in children. In our study, smoking habits of family members of 75 children with SOM and 50 healthy controls were investigated. At the end of the study, the correlation between SOM and passive smoke exposed was statistically significant in children (p < 0.01). In this study, the effect of passive smoking, which is a preventable and controllable risk factor in the etiology of the SOM in children is emphasized.
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    Laser ablation of posterior nasal nerves for rhinitis

    Yosef P. Krespi, Karen A. Wilson, Victor Kizhner
    In Press, Corrected Proof, Available online 9 January 2020
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    Abstract
    Background
    Posterior nasal nerve (PNN) surgery, Radiofrequency (RF), and cryoablation have been described as alternative treatments for allergic and vasomotor rhinitis. We hypothesize that endoscopic (diode) laser ablation (ELA) is effective and less invasive than previously described methods.
    Methods
    An IRB approved prospective study was performed. Thirty-two patients with chronic rhinitis and nasal congestion resistant to medical management were recruited. Total Nasal Symptom Score (TNSS) measurements were used to assess symptom severity and treatment outcomes. ELA was performed bilaterally in the clinic with a 940 nm diode laser with CW 5 W output, under topical/local anesthesia in 21 patients, while the remaining 11 were treated under sedation in the operating room. The 400-micron uninitiated diode laser fiber tip with a malleable protective shaft was specially designed for PNN ablation. The fiber was pre-shaped according to the intranasal anatomy and endoscopically advanced toward the posterior middle meatus. Patients were followed up for the first 90 days after treatment.
    Results
    ELA was successfully completed in 97% of patients. No crusting, epistaxis, or other complications were observed. One patient could not be treated in the office due to limited endoscopic access. TNSS was reduced significantly after30 and 90 days (mean ± SD: 6.0 ± 0.7 prior to ablation, 2.3 ± 0.4 at 90 days, p < .001). Rhinitis and congestion scores decreased at 30 and 90 days after treatment compared to the baseline (p < .001).
    Conclusion
    ELA of the PNN region is safe and well tolerated both in the office and ambulatory settings. Symptom scores were significantly decreased after 30 and 90 days. This new minimally invasive method appears to be a promising treatment method.
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