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Application of optimized postoperative drainage pressure combined with parathyroid function monitoring in enhanced recovery after surgery for thyroid cancer: A prospective randomized controlled study 优化术后引流压力联合甲状旁腺功能监测在甲状腺癌术后增强恢复中的应用:一项前瞻性随机对照研究
Pub Date : 2025-09-18 DOI: 10.1002/eer3.70024
Fa Zhang, Yan Li, Xiwei Zhang, Zhaoyang Wang, Boshizhang Peng, Mengxiao Wu, Shaoyan Liu, Dangui Yan, Zongmin Zhang, Changming An

Background

Postoperative drainage management and hypocalcemia monitoring are critical factors influencing enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) following thyroidectomy. This study aimed to evaluate the effects of different drainage pressures on postoperative drainage volume and hospitalization duration, and to explore the predictive value of parathyroid hormone (PTH) levels for hypocalcemia. The goal was to develop a multidimensional ERAS strategy for thyroid cancer patients.

Methods

This prospective randomized controlled trial enrolled 211 patients undergoing thyroidectomy. Participants were randomly allocated into three groups based on drainage pressure. Postoperative drainage volume, hospitalization duration, and complications were recorded. For patients undergoing total thyroidectomy, PTH and serum calcium levels were measured postoperatively. The optimal PTH cut-off value was determined using receiver operating characteristic curve analysis.

Results

The low-pressure group exhibited significantly reduced postoperative drainage volume on day 1 (6.54 ± 9.53 mL) compared to the medium- and high-pressure groups (34.07 ± 19.05 mL and 32.41 ± 20.72 mL). Drainage removal time (1.06 ± 0.23 days) and hospitalization duration (1.26 ± 0.47 days) were also shorter in the low-pressure group. A postoperative 2-h PTH level ≤ 6.985 pg/mL effectively predicted hypocalcemia (sensitivity 79.4%, specificity 91.0%). The combined ERAS protocol further reduced hospitalization duration and significantly lowered postoperative Visual Analog Scale scores (0.85 ± 0.75) without increasing complication rates.

Conclusion

Low-pressure drainage reduces postoperative drainage volume and accelerates recovery in thyroid cancer patients. A 2-h postoperative PTH level ≤ 6.985 pg/mL serves as a reliable predictor for hypocalcemia. The combined strategy of optimized drainage pressure and PTH monitoring provides a safe and effective ERAS pathway for thyroid surgery.

背景:术后引流管理和低血钙监测是影响甲状腺切除术后术后恢复的关键因素。本研究旨在评价不同引流压力对术后引流量及住院时间的影响,探讨甲状旁腺激素(PTH)水平对低钙血症的预测价值。目的是为甲状腺癌患者制定一个多维的ERAS策略。方法本前瞻性随机对照试验纳入211例甲状腺切除术患者。受试者根据引流压力随机分为三组。记录术后引流量、住院时间及并发症。对于接受甲状腺全切除术的患者,术后测量甲状旁腺激素和血清钙水平。利用接收机工作特性曲线分析确定最佳PTH截止值。结果低压组术后第1天引流量(6.54±9.53 mL)明显低于中、高压组(34.07±19.05 mL和32.41±20.72 mL)。低压组拔管时间(1.06±0.23 d)和住院时间(1.26±0.47 d)较低压组短。术后2 h PTH水平≤6.985 pg/mL可有效预测低钙血症(敏感性79.4%,特异性91.0%)。联合ERAS方案进一步缩短了住院时间,显著降低了术后视觉模拟量表评分(0.85±0.75),且未增加并发症发生率。结论低压引流可减少甲状腺癌患者术后引流量,促进患者康复。术后2小时甲状旁腺激素水平≤6.985 pg/mL可作为低钙血症的可靠预测指标。优化引流压力与PTH监测相结合的策略为甲状腺手术提供了一条安全有效的ERAS通路。
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Case report and surgical technique—Nasal mass seen in Zimmermann-Laband syndrome 齐默曼-拉班综合征鼻肿块病例报告及手术技术
Pub Date : 2025-09-15 DOI: 10.1002/eer3.70025
Grant Gochman, Danae Alexandrou, Amy Pittman
<p>Nasal masses are a common finding in the field of otolaryngology, and they may be congenital, inflammatory, neoplastic, or from trauma [<span>1</span>]. Depending on location, they may cause a change in smell, congestion, obstruction, nasal drainage, or epistaxis. Common, benign nasal masses include polyps, dermoid cysts, rhinophyma and others. More serious presentations may include malignancies or underlying genetic conditions.</p><p>This case report describes a unique presentation of an 18-year-old with concern for Zimmermann-Laband syndrome (ZLS). ZLS is a rare, autosomal dominant genetic disorder, that is predicted to affect less than 1/1,000,000 of the population. ZLS is generally characterised by gingival hypertrophy, hypoplastic/aplastic nails, joint hyperextensibility, hirsutism/hypertrichosis, and craniofacial abnormalities, especially of the nose or ears [<span>2</span>]. Within the literature, a wide variety of symptoms are described, with presentation onset between birth and childhood [<span>3</span>]. Due to its ambiguous presentation, timely diagnosis may be difficult. Dentists and oral surgeons may play a significant role in identifying early presentations of ZLS, but genetic consultation is crucial. Underlying genetic mutations in <i>KCNH1</i>, <i>KCNN3</i>, and <i>ATP6V1B2</i> have been described, however these is a great deal of variability in involved gene mutations [<span>3</span>].</p><p>Treatment for ZLS includes managing abnormal gingival or craniofacial growths through surgical intervention, as well as lifelong medical management of symptoms and disease progression. Gingival hypertrophy, in particular, requires intensive orthodontic and surgical management, often requiring multiple procedures [<span>4</span>]. No studies in the current literature describes surgical management of a bulbous nose, or rhinophyma, characterised in multiple case reports of ZLS [<span>5</span>].</p><p>We describe an 18-year-old male who presented to clinic for evaluation of enlarging nasal growths over two years. They originated as small, scattered pustules with occasional purulent discharge. He also experienced nasal congestion. Since birth, he has had increased facial and body hair growth. Since 9 months old, he has undergone six orthodontic surgeries for gingival hyperplasia. He has no history of asthma, trauma to the face, or prior otolaryngologic surgery. On physical exam, hyperextensibility of joints were noted, with no evidence of hypoplastic/aplastic nails. Soft, compressible, nontender, fibromatous growths and sebaceous hyperplasia overlying the nasal tip, dorsum, and ala were noted (Figure 1). He also had gingival and tonsillar hypertrophy as well as significant hypertrichosis of the face, hands, and feet.</p><p>Given his physical exam findings concerning for ZLS, he underwent genetic testing for the <i>KCNH1</i>, <i>KCNN3</i>, and <i>ATP6V1B2</i> genes. Results were negative for any pathogenic mutations. Our patient also underwent i
鼻肿块是耳鼻喉科的常见发现,它们可能是先天性的,炎症性的,肿瘤性的,或创伤性的。根据位置的不同,它们可能会引起气味的变化,充血,阻塞,鼻引流或鼻出血。常见的良性鼻肿块包括息肉、皮样囊肿、鼻肿等。更严重的表现可能包括恶性肿瘤或潜在的遗传疾病。本病例报告描述了一个独特的表现,18岁的齐默曼-拉班综合征(ZLS)的关注。ZLS是一种罕见的常染色体显性遗传疾病,预计影响不到1/ 100万人口。ZLS通常表现为牙龈肥大,指甲发育不全/再生,关节过伸,多毛/多毛,颅面异常,特别是鼻或耳部异常。在文献中,描述了各种各样的症状,表现在出生和儿童期b[3]之间。由于其表现模糊,可能难以及时诊断。牙医和口腔外科医生可能在识别ZLS的早期表现方面发挥重要作用,但遗传咨询至关重要。已经描述了KCNH1、KCNN3和ATP6V1B2的潜在基因突变,然而这些基因突变[3]存在很大的可变性。ZLS的治疗包括通过手术干预来控制异常的牙龈或颅面生长,以及对症状和疾病进展的终身医疗管理。特别是牙龈肥大,需要密集的正畸和外科治疗,通常需要多次手术。目前文献中没有研究描述球茎鼻的手术治疗,或鼻肿,以多例ZLS[5]为特征。我们描述了一个18岁的男性谁提出了临床评估扩大鼻腔生长超过两年。它们起源于小而分散的脓疱,偶有脓性分泌物。他还感到鼻塞。自出生以来,他的面部和身体毛发都在增加。从9个月大开始,他就因牙龈增生接受了6次正畸手术。患者无哮喘史、面部外伤史或既往耳鼻喉外科手术史。在体格检查中,关节过度伸展被注意到,没有证据表明发育不良/再生指甲。在鼻尖、鼻背和鼻翼上可见柔软、可压缩、无压痛、纤维瘤生长和皮脂腺增生(图1)。他也有牙龈和扁桃体肥大,以及面部、手和脚的明显多毛。鉴于他的身体检查结果有关ZLS,他接受了KCNH1, KCNN3和ATP6V1B2基因的基因检测。结果未发现任何致病突变。我们的患者也接受了办公室皮肤鼻活检,显示瘢痕纤维化和慢性炎症与疤痕一致。建议手术以减少鼻腔生长,患者同意继续手术。患者行全身麻醉,鼻内注射1%利多与0.25%肾上腺素/可卡因混合物。该区域被准备和覆盖,鼻尖,ala,鼻背和侧壁被标记为切除。使用10刃手术刀对鼻赘进行刮除,并根据其标记位置将标本送至病理室。然后使用带灌溉的6号切割钻来刨平切除的边界,以创建光滑的轮廓。用针尖瓶止血。然后在伤口上涂上杆菌肽和特尔法。患者总体上对手术耐受良好,鼻部清创成功缩小了体积(图2)。患者术后随访,无并发症(图3)。伤口保持干净、干燥、完整,没有感染的迹象。瘢痕疙瘩增厚愈合部位用凯纳乐注射液40 mg/mL。术中病理活检最终诊断真皮硬化,皮脂腺增多,混合急慢性炎症和毛囊炎,符合鼻肿。Zimmermann-Laband综合征是一种罕见的疾病,表现为球根鼻、牙龈纤维瘤病、多毛和其他症状。这个病例是一个年轻的患者,具有许多这些病理特征,但是我们的患者是独特的,因为他的基因检查和KCNH1, KCNN3和ATP6V1B2基因检测是阴性的。尽管遗传标记阴性,但考虑到他的身体表现,患者的表现很可能是ZLS的一种变体。目前文献中还有其他研究强调,在缺乏阳性确证基因检测[6]的情况下,多例患者的表型表现表明ZLS。 这可能与编码ZLS的基因有关,该基因位于先前未表征的[6]基因组的单独部分。在一名18岁的男性患者中,ZLS患者有如此大的鼻瘤是不寻常的,然而在目前的文献中已经有一些鼻异常的特征。大多数ZLS患者表现为鞍鼻,鼻脊宽,双侧鼻翼周围有结节。这是独特的病人与ZLS呈现如此大的球根鼻和脓性分泌物。最终,患者接受了成功的手术,减少了鼻赘的体积和鼻子的美观外观。重要的是,尽管阴性的遗传检查,临床医生仍然应该考虑ZLS作为一种可能的诊断,在表型上符合特征的患者,如在我们的患者中看到的。Grant Gochman:概念化(平等);方法(平等);项目管理(同等);写作-原稿(同等);写作—评审与编辑(同等)。Danae Alexandrou:概念化(平等);数据管理(相等);形式分析(相等);方法(平等);写作-原稿(同等);写作—评审与编辑(同等)。艾米·皮特曼:概念化(平等);方法(平等);项目管理(同等);监督(领导);可视化(平等);写作-原稿(同等);写作—评审与编辑(同等)。作者声明无利益冲突。不需要机构审查委员会的批准,因为该手稿描述了一个匿名的回顾性病例报告,不符合联邦政策保护人类受试者标准或涉及人类程序。出版和患者摄影均获得患者母亲的书面同意。
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Targeting thymic stromal lymphopoietin in nasal type 2 inflammation 靶向胸腺基质淋巴生成素治疗鼻2型炎症
Pub Date : 2025-07-29 DOI: 10.1002/eer3.70023
Xintong Li, Jingjing Guo, Jing Song, Ming Wang

Epithelial cell-derived thymic stromal lymphopoietin (TSLP) plays a crucial role in mediating type 2 immune responses, which is one of the key underlying pathophysiological mechanisms of allergic rhinitis (AR) and most presentations of chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps (CRSwNP). Researches show that inhibiting TSLP signaling has significant therapeutic potential in alleviating type 2 inflammation. Biologics targeting TSLP have been developed and introduced into clinical practice, yielding promising therapeutic outcomes, especially in asthma. Several anti-TSLP antibodies are undergoing clinical trials to investigate the efficacy and safety in treating CRSwNP and AR. This review aims to delve into the latest progress regarding the functional role of TSLP, the clinical outcomes associated with anti-TSLP therapies, and the therapeutic potential of anti-TSLP antibodies in treating nasal type 2 inflammation.

上皮细胞源性胸腺基质淋巴生成素(TSLP)在介导2型免疫应答中起着至关重要的作用,这是变应性鼻炎(AR)和大多数慢性鼻窦炎伴鼻息肉(CRSwNP)的关键潜在病理生理机制之一。研究表明,抑制TSLP信号传导对缓解2型炎症具有显著的治疗潜力。针对TSLP的生物制剂已被开发并引入临床实践,产生了有希望的治疗效果,特别是在哮喘方面。几种抗TSLP抗体正在进行临床试验,以研究治疗CRSwNP和AR的有效性和安全性。本文旨在深入研究TSLP的功能作用,抗TSLP治疗的临床结果以及抗TSLP抗体治疗鼻2型炎症的最新进展。
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Investigating the mechanisms of capsicum in age-related hearing loss: Based on network pharmacology 基于网络药理学研究辣椒对老年性听力损失的作用机制
Pub Date : 2025-07-21 DOI: 10.1002/eer3.70021
Yan Wang, Xiaoyu Song, Fengxin Yang, Huhuifen He, Kun Zhao, Jingjing Qiu, Limei Cui, Qiang Zhang, Limei Liu, Yan Sun

Background

To explore the material basis and action mechanism of the chemical component gene of pepper on presbycusis, and to provide a reference for the traditional Chinese medicine treatment of age-related hearing loss (ARHL).

Methods

The chemical composition and action targets of traditional Chinese medicine flavor of pepper were searched using the Traditional Chinese Medicine System Pharmacological database. Disease targets for ARHL were identified through the GeneCards database. The interaction relationship of the “drug-component-target-pathway” network and potential targets were constructed using Cytoscape software, and the mechanism of action was predicted by enrichment analysis.

Results

As a result, 6 active components, 36 drug targets and 1100 disease targets of presbycusis were excavated, and 26 drug-disease common targets were obtained, with the key targets including CTNNB1, GSK-3β, GJA1, AKT1, MYC, BCL2. A total of 254 entries were obtained by GO enrichment analysis, which mainly involved neuronal apoptotic process, apoptotic process, and extracellular signalling process. KEGG pathways were enriched to select 72 signal pathways, including P53 signaling pathway, comprehensive cancer pathway, TNF-α signaling pathway, neurodegenerative disease regulatory pathway, cell apoptosis pathway, etc. The molecular docking results showed that the folic acid (FA) family has a good binding ability with GSK-3β.

Conclusions

In conclusion, capsicum may exert a suppressive effect on the occurrence and progression of ARHL through multiple pathways. Its main component, FA, demonstrates a strong binding affinity with GSK-3β, suggesting that it could serve as a potential therapeutic target for presbycusis.

背景探讨辣椒化学成分基因对老年性耳聋的物质基础和作用机制,为中药治疗老年性耳聋(ARHL)提供参考。方法利用中药系统药理学数据库,对辣椒中成药香精的化学成分和作用靶点进行检索。通过GeneCards数据库确定ARHL的疾病靶点。利用Cytoscape软件构建“药物-组分-靶点-通路”网络与潜在靶点的相互作用关系,并通过富集分析预测其作用机制。结果共挖掘出老年性痴呆的6种有效成分、36个药物靶点和1100个疾病靶点,获得26个药物-疾病共同靶点,其中关键靶点包括CTNNB1、GSK-3β、GJA1、AKT1、MYC、BCL2。GO富集分析共获得254个条目,主要涉及神经元凋亡过程、凋亡过程和细胞外信号传导过程。对KEGG通路进行富集,筛选出72条信号通路,包括P53信号通路、肿瘤综合信号通路、TNF-α信号通路、神经退行性疾病调控通路、细胞凋亡通路等。分子对接结果表明,叶酸(FA)家族与GSK-3β具有良好的结合能力。结论辣椒可能通过多种途径抑制ARHL的发生和发展。其主要成分FA与GSK-3β具有较强的结合亲和力,提示其可能作为老年性痴呆的潜在治疗靶点。
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Prevalence, severity and factors of hearing loss in hemodialysis patients: A cross-sectional study in Northern Tanzania 血液透析患者听力损失的患病率、严重程度和因素:坦桑尼亚北部的一项横断面研究
Pub Date : 2025-07-21 DOI: 10.1002/eer3.70022
Abdallah Jonas, Denis Katundu, Johnson Shayo, Petro Nsalu, Ezekiel Karuga, Kajiru Kilonzo, Peter Shija

Background

Hearing loss, affecting 20% of the global population, disproportionately impacts low- and middle-income countries, including Africa. Sensorineural hearing loss (SNHL) is prevalent among hemodialysis patients. In Tanzania, the growing number of hemodialysis patients highlights the need for hearing assessments. Previous studies may have underestimated hearing loss prevalence by excluding key comorbidities like diabetes and hypertension.

Aim

To determine the prevalence, severity, and associated factors of hearing loss among patients undergoing hemodialysis at Kilimanjaro Christian Medical Center (KCMC).

Methods

This analytical hospital-based cross-sectional study was conducted at KCMC using a convenient sampling technique. Demographic and clinical data, including histories of renal disease, diabetes, hypertension, HIV, autoimmune diseases, and medication use, were collected via a structured questionnaire. Basic audiological assessments were performed using a pure-tone audiometer. Data were analyzed using univariate and multivariate logistic regression with IBM SPSS Statistics (version 25).

Results

Bilateral SNHL was observed in 38.2% of patients, with 57.2% experiencing mild hearing loss, 35.7% moderate hearing loss, and 7.1% moderately severe hearing loss. Factors associated with hearing loss included advanced age (>60 years), longer duration on hemodialysis, hypertension, and diabetes mellitus.

Conclusion

Mild bilateral SNHL was prevalent among hemodialysis patients. Key factors contributing to hearing loss were older age, prolonged hemodialysis, diabetes, and hypertension. Implementing a protocol for regular hearing assessments in this population is essential.

听力损失影响着全球20%的人口,对包括非洲在内的低收入和中等收入国家的影响尤为严重。感音神经性听力损失(SNHL)在血液透析患者中普遍存在。在坦桑尼亚,越来越多的血液透析患者强调需要进行听力评估。以前的研究可能低估了听力损失的患病率,因为排除了糖尿病和高血压等主要合并症。目的了解乞力马扎罗山基督教医疗中心(KCMC)血液透析患者听力损失的患病率、严重程度及相关因素。方法采用方便的抽样技术,在KCMC进行以医院为基础的分析性横断面研究。通过结构化问卷收集人口统计和临床数据,包括肾脏疾病、糖尿病、高血压、HIV、自身免疫性疾病和药物使用史。使用纯音听力计进行基本听力学评估。使用IBM SPSS Statistics (version 25)进行单变量和多变量逻辑回归分析。结果38.2%的患者出现双侧SNHL,其中57.2%为轻度听力损失,35.7%为中度听力损失,7.1%为中重度听力损失。与听力损失相关的因素包括高龄(60岁)、较长的血液透析时间、高血压和糖尿病。结论轻度双侧SNHL在血液透析患者中普遍存在。导致听力损失的关键因素是年龄较大、血液透析时间过长、糖尿病和高血压。在这一人群中实施定期听力评估方案至关重要。
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EZH2 negatively regulates IL-8 expression in human nasal epithelial cells through its histone methyltransferase activity EZH2通过其组蛋白甲基转移酶活性负调控IL-8在人鼻上皮细胞中的表达
Pub Date : 2025-07-15 DOI: 10.1002/eer3.70020
Yu Song, Minghang Yu, Yuan Zhang, Xi Wang, Xiangyi Liu

Background

Chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS), characterized by persistent inflammation of the nasal and sinus mucosa, exhibits an escalating global prevalence and incidence. Interleukin-8 (IL-8), a key chemokine driving neutrophil recruitment, is implicated in CRS pathogenesis. While non-epigenetic mechanisms of IL8 regulation have been reported, the epigenetic landscape governing IL8 expression in CRS remains unexplored.

Objective

This study aimed to investigate the epigenetic regulation of IL-8 expression in human nasal epithelial cells (HNEpCs) with a focus on histone modification-mediated mechanisms.

Methods

Tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α) was selected as a prototypical pro-inflammatory stimulus through systematic screening. An in vitro model of IL-8 induction was established and validated in TNF-α-treated HNEpCs. Regulatory mechanisms were probed using bioinformatics tools (UCSC Genome Browser, Cistrome DB) and pharmacological inhibitors targeting histone-modifying enzymes. siRNA-mediated enhancer of zeste homolog 2 (EZH2) knockdown to assess its regulatory role in IL-8 expression; Chromatin Immunoprecipitation followed by quantitative PCR (ChIP-qPCR) to determine whether H3K27me3 is directly enriched at the IL8 promoter region under TNF-α stimulation.

Results

TNF-α stimulation induced time and concentration-dependent upregulation of IL-8 mRNA (p < 0.001) and protein secretion (p < 0.001) in HNEpCs. TNF-α-mediated IL-8 upregulation was abrogated by the addition of methyltransferase inhibitors EPZ005687, EPZ6438, and BIX01294. SiRNA-mediated EZH2 depletion significantly enhanced both IL-8 mRNA (p < 0.001) and protein levels (p < 0.01). ChIP-qPCR confirmed TNF-α-dependent enrichment of H3K27me3 at the IL8 promoter, supporting EZH2-mediated transcriptional repression.

Conclusion

EZH2-dependent H3K27 trimethylation is a key epigenetic mechanism controlling IL-8 gene expression in HNEpCs.

背景:慢性鼻窦炎(CRS)以鼻腔和鼻窦黏膜持续炎症为特征,在全球范围内呈现出不断上升的患病率和发病率。白细胞介素-8 (IL-8)是驱动中性粒细胞募集的关键趋化因子,参与CRS的发病机制。虽然已经报道了IL8调控的非表观遗传机制,但CRS中调控IL8表达的表观遗传格局仍未被探索。目的研究IL-8在人鼻上皮细胞(HNEpCs)中表达的表观遗传学调控,重点探讨组蛋白修饰介导的机制。方法通过系统筛选,选择肿瘤坏死因子-α (TNF-α)作为典型的促炎刺激因子。在TNF-α处理的HNEpCs中建立IL-8诱导的体外模型并进行验证。利用生物信息学工具(UCSC Genome Browser, Cistrome DB)和针对组蛋白修饰酶的药物抑制剂来探索调节机制。sirna介导的zeste同源物2增强子(EZH2)敲低对IL-8表达的调控作用染色质免疫沉淀后定量PCR (ChIP-qPCR)确定在TNF-α刺激下,H3K27me3是否在il - 8启动子区直接富集。结果TNF-α刺激诱导HNEpCs细胞IL-8 mRNA和蛋白分泌时间及浓度依赖性上调(p < 0.001)。添加甲基转移酶抑制剂EPZ005687、EPZ6438和BIX01294可消除TNF-α-介导的IL-8上调。sirna介导的EZH2缺失显著提高了IL-8 mRNA (p < 0.001)和蛋白水平(p < 0.01)。ChIP-qPCR证实了il - 8启动子上H3K27me3依赖TNF-α的富集,支持ezh2介导的转录抑制。结论ezh2依赖性H3K27三甲基化是控制IL-8基因表达的关键表观遗传机制。
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Ipsilateral cochlear implantation in cases with vestibular schwannoma 同侧人工耳蜗植入术治疗前庭神经鞘瘤
Pub Date : 2025-07-06 DOI: 10.1002/eer3.70019
Qian Wan, Ruotong Wang, Yaqin Wu, Dongzhen Yu, Haibo Shi, Jingjing Wang, Pengjun Wang, Zhengnong Chen

Background

Vestibular schwannomas (VS) are the most common tumors in the cerebellopontine angle, which can lead to hearing loss, particularly following tumor resection. For patients with bilateral VS associated with neurofibromatosis type 2 (NF2), hearing loss significantly undermines their quality of life.

Objective

This study aims to evaluate the outcomes of ipsilateral cochlear implantation (CI) in patients with VS.

Method

We assessed six patients with VS, three of whom were diagnosed with NF2. Four patients underwent VS resection combined with simultaneous ipsilateral CI. Two patients received CI without tumor removal. Electrically evoked auditory brainstem response (eABR) testing was employed to assess the functionality of the cochlear nerve during the resection procedure.

Results

Simultaneous ipsilateral CI following VS resection was performed in four patients who underwent tumor removal, and cochlear nerve function was identified using eABR testing. Two patients without tumor resection also had implantations. The average impedance of the test electrodes was within the normal range and neural telemetry responses were detected in all patients. One patient opted out of using the cochlear due to normal hearing in the contralateral ear and found the implant unbeneficial. The remaining five patients experienced improvements in hearing, albeit to varying degrees.

Conclusion

Simultaneous ipsilateral CI after VS resection is an effective approach for auditory rehabilitation. For NF2 patients with small, stable tumors, CI without tumor removal can also be considered a viable option. This study highlights the potential of CI in hearing rehabilitation for patients with VS, particularly those with NF2.

前庭神经鞘瘤(Vestibular schwannomas, VS)是脑桥小脑角最常见的肿瘤,可导致听力丧失,尤其是肿瘤切除后。对于伴有2型神经纤维瘤病(NF2)的双侧VS患者,听力损失严重影响其生活质量。目的评价同侧人工耳蜗植入术(CI)治疗VS患者的效果。方法对6例VS患者进行评估,其中3例诊断为NF2。4例患者行VS切除术合并同侧CI。2例患者行未切除肿瘤的CI。电诱发听觉脑干反应(eABR)测试用于评估切除过程中耳蜗神经的功能。结果4例肿瘤切除患者行VS切除术后同期同侧CI,采用eABR检测耳蜗神经功能。2例未切除肿瘤的患者也进行了植入。测试电极的平均阻抗在正常范围内,所有患者均检测到神经遥测反应。一名患者由于对侧耳听力正常而选择不使用人工耳蜗,并发现人工耳蜗对其无益。其余5名患者的听力有所改善,尽管程度不同。结论VS切除术后同侧CI术是听觉康复的有效方法。对于肿瘤小而稳定的NF2患者,不切除肿瘤的CI也可以被认为是一个可行的选择。这项研究强调了CI在VS患者,特别是NF2患者听力康复中的潜力。
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Think highly of immunoglobulin G4-related chronic rhinosinusitis as a clinical entity in immunoglobulin G4-related disease 高度重视免疫球蛋白g4相关性慢性鼻窦炎作为免疫球蛋白g4相关疾病的临床实体
Pub Date : 2025-06-11 DOI: 10.1002/eer3.70018
Lianqi Wan, Luo Zhang, Yingshi Piao, Yuan Zhang

IgG4-related chronic rhinosinusitis (IgG4-related CRS) is gaining recognition among various specialized physicians. As a systemic disease involving multiple organs, IgG4-related CRS is still not widely recognized as an independent clinical entity. Given the complexity of diagnosing autoimmune-related multisystem diseases, early recognition and diagnosis of IgG4-related CRS have become more challenging. Despite being an independent clinical entity, IgG4-related CRS is still mainly understood only by otolaryngologists but not other specialists. Here we reviewed studies related to the gradual recognition, the diagnostic controversies and challenges, treatment progress, pathogenesis, and current knowledge of IgG4-related CRS.

igg4相关的慢性鼻窦炎(igg4相关的CRS)正在得到各专科医生的认可。igg4相关CRS作为一种累及多器官的全身性疾病,目前仍未被广泛认为是一个独立的临床实体。鉴于自身免疫相关多系统疾病诊断的复杂性,igg4相关CRS的早期识别和诊断变得更具挑战性。尽管igg4相关的CRS是一个独立的临床实体,但仍主要由耳鼻喉科医生了解,而不是其他专家。本文综述了igg4相关CRS的逐渐认识、诊断争议和挑战、治疗进展、发病机制以及目前的研究进展。
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Bioinformatics analysis of immune-programmed cell death-related genes in nasopharyngeal carcinoma 鼻咽癌免疫程序性细胞死亡相关基因的生物信息学分析
Pub Date : 2025-06-11 DOI: 10.1002/eer3.70014
Hongqiang Chen, Zhe Zhang, Xueting Yang, Chao Li

Background

Nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC) is a prevalent malignant tumor of the head and neck, characterized by a complex pathogenesis. Most newly diagnosed NPC patients are locally advanced, and 20%–30% of advanced NPC patients have poor immunotherapy results.

Purpose

This study aimed to identify key genes associated with immunity and programmed cell death (PCD) in NPC, thereby providing new targets and strategies for precision treatment.

Results

In this study, functional annotation and pathway enrichment analysis of differentially expressed genes (DEGs) of GSE12452 and GSE61218 was performed using Gene Ontology (GO) and the Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes (KEGG). Moreover, the search tool for the retrieval of interaction gene/proteins database was constructed to establish a protein-protein interaction (PPI) network to screen key genes. From GSE12452 and GSE61218, 700 and 619 DEGs were obtained, respectively, and 346 common differential expressed genes (co-DEGs) were screened. Furthermore, 24 immune-related common differential expressed genes (IDEGs) were screened by the interaction of co-DEGs with immune-related DEGs. The major GO functions enriched for IDEGs were chemokine activity and receptor binding, and KEGG pathways were enriched for cytokine-cytokine receptor interactions, IL-17 signaling pathway, chemokine signaling pathway, and so on. PPI analysis identified seven hub genes, including interferon-gamma (IFNG), CXCL11, CCL8, IL33, Prostaglandin-endoperoxide synthase 2 (PTGS2), CXCL3, and CXCL14. Remarkably, IFNG and PTGS2 may be the key targets for PCD regulation of NPC immunity.

Conclusion

Our results suggest that IFNG and PTGS2 are expected to be new markers and targets for the diagnosis and treatment of NPC, which opens a new way to further improve the prognosis of NPC patients.

鼻咽癌是一种常见的头颈部恶性肿瘤,其发病机制复杂。大多数新诊断的鼻咽癌患者为局部晚期,20%-30%的晚期鼻咽癌患者免疫治疗效果较差。目的研究鼻咽癌免疫和程序性细胞死亡(PCD)相关的关键基因,为精准治疗鼻咽癌提供新的靶点和策略。结果本研究利用基因本体(GO)和京都基因与基因组百科全书(KEGG)对GSE12452和GSE61218的差异表达基因(DEGs)进行了功能注释和通路富集分析。构建相互作用基因/蛋白数据库检索工具,建立蛋白-蛋白相互作用(PPI)网络,筛选关键基因。从GSE12452和GSE61218中分别获得了700和619个deg,筛选出346个共同差异表达基因(co- deg)。此外,通过共差异表达基因与免疫相关差异表达基因的相互作用,筛选了24个免疫相关共同差异表达基因(ideg)。IDEGs富集的氧化石墨烯主要功能是趋化因子活性和受体结合,而KEGG途径富集了细胞因子-细胞因子受体相互作用、IL-17信号通路、趋化因子信号通路等。PPI分析鉴定出7个枢纽基因,包括干扰素- γ (IFNG)、CXCL11、CCL8、IL33、前列腺素内过氧化物合成酶2 (PTGS2)、CXCL3和CXCL14。值得注意的是,IFNG和PTGS2可能是PCD调控NPC免疫的关键靶点。结论IFNG和PTGS2有望成为鼻咽癌诊断和治疗的新标志物和靶点,为进一步改善鼻咽癌患者的预后开辟了新途径。
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Nationwide resource utilization of dizziness/vertigo presentations to the ED 全国头晕/眩晕向急诊科报告的资源利用
Pub Date : 2025-06-07 DOI: 10.1002/eer3.70017
David O’Neil Danis III, Matthew Kovoor, Emily K. Gjini, Jonathon S. Sillman, Kathryn Y. Noonan

Objective

This study aims to assess overall rates of neuroimaging (computed tomography [CT] or magnetic resonance imaging [MRI]) and cerebrovascular accidents (CVAs) in patients presenting to the emergency department (ED) with primary diagnoses of dizziness/vertigo to determine if neuroimaging is overused in this population.

Study Design

Population-based ED registry analysis.

Setting

2020 Nationwide Emergency Department Sample.

Patients

Patients presenting to the ED with dizziness/vertigo.

Interventions

Rates of neuroimaging (both CT and MRI), common associated diagnoses and symptoms, and CVAs.

Main Outcome Measures

Odds ratio (OR) and multivariate analysis were performed on the associations of common ED diagnoses with admission and CVAs.

Results

1,115,826 ED presentations received a primary diagnosis of vertigo/dizziness, resulting in $8.4 billion in ED charges. Of the patients discharged from the ED, 42.29% underwent neuroimaging. Overall, 2046 (0.18%) patients had a diagnosis of CVA. 89.46% of vertigo/dizziness patients with a CVA had at least one of 24 risk factors, including diabetes, history of thromboembolic event, nystagmus, and others, that were significantly associated with the presence of CVA in multivariate analysis. Current procedural terminology (CPT) codes of H81.2 (vestibular neuronitis) and H81.4 (vertigo of central origin) were significantly associated with CVA when compared to other forms of dizziness/vertigo (adjusted ORs of 3.26 and 3.98; p < 0.001).

Conclusions

A high proportion of ED patients with vertigo/dizziness undergo neuroimaging to rule out CVA, while only 0.18% are diagnosed with CVA. 24 diagnoses are positively associated with CVAs in patients presenting with vertigo/dizziness and can decrease neuroimaging rates and lower healthcare costs.

目的本研究旨在评估以头晕/眩晕为主要诊断的急诊科(ED)患者的神经影像学(计算机断层扫描[CT]或磁共振成像[MRI])和脑血管意外(CVAs)的总体发生率,以确定神经影像学在这一人群中是否被过度使用。研究设计:基于人群的ED注册表分析。设定2020年全国急诊科样本。患者向急诊科提出头晕/眩晕的患者。干预措施:神经影像学(CT和MRI)、常见相关诊断和症状以及cva的发生率。主要结局指标:优势比(OR)和多变量分析常见ED诊断与入院和cva的关系。结果1115,826例ED患者的初步诊断为眩晕/头晕,导致84亿美元的ED费用。从急诊科出院的患者中,42.29%接受了神经影像学检查。总体而言,2046例(0.18%)患者被诊断为CVA。在多因素分析中,89.46%伴有CVA的眩晕/头晕患者至少存在24种危险因素中的一种,包括糖尿病、血栓栓塞事件史、眼球震颤等,这些危险因素与CVA的存在显著相关。与其他形式的头晕/眩晕相比,目前的程序术语(CPT)代码H81.2(前庭神经炎)和H81.4(中枢源性眩晕)与CVA显著相关(调整后的or分别为3.26和3.98;p & lt;0.001)。结论有眩晕/头晕症状的ED患者接受神经影像学检查排除CVA的比例较高,诊断为CVA的患者仅占0.18%。24种诊断与眩晕/头晕患者的cva呈正相关,可以降低神经影像学率和降低医疗费用。
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