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The role of metformin in dysplastic mucosa of the larynx: A follow up study 二甲双胍在喉粘膜发育不良中的作用:一项随访研究。
IF 1.7 4区 医学 Q2 OTORHINOLARYNGOLOGY Pub Date : 2026-01-01 Epub Date: 2025-12-11 DOI: 10.1016/j.amjoto.2025.104769
Diana N. Kirke , Diana S. Shaari , Corina Din-Lovinescu , Andrew Blitzer , Marshall Strome

Objective

This longitudinal case series reports our ongoing experience with metformin, an oral antihyperglycemic drug, as a possible agent to halt the progression of dysplastic lesions to carcinoma, in those with previously treated head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC).

Design

Case series.

Results

Three patients were included who had laryngeal dysplasia (age 66.67 ± 7.09; range 59–73 years; 3 male) with a follow up time of 17 to 88 months. The average dose of metformin was 500 mg twice daily. Two patients showed complete or partial regression of the dysplastic mucosa, while the third demonstrated a worsening of dysplasia after he halted treatment for six weeks.

Conclusion

Metformin is a safe agent that has the potential to prevent progression of laryngeal dysplasia in patients with a history of HNSCC. Further studies are needed to verify and expand on this limited case series.
目的:这个纵向病例系列报告了我们正在进行的二甲双胍治疗的经验,二甲双胍是一种口服降糖药物,可以阻止先前治疗过的头颈部鳞状细胞癌(HNSCC)患者的发育不良病变进展为癌。设计:案例系列。结果:3例喉发育不良患者(年龄66.67±7.09岁,年龄59 ~ 73岁,男性3例),随访时间17 ~ 88个月。二甲双胍的平均剂量为500毫克,每日两次。两名患者表现出完全或部分增生不良粘膜消退,而第三名患者在停止治疗六周后表现出增生不良恶化。结论:二甲双胍是一种安全的药物,有可能预防有HNSCC病史的患者喉部发育不良的进展。需要进一步的研究来验证和扩展这一有限的病例系列。
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Preliminary study on classification and treatment of type I variant preauricular fistula 变异型耳前瘘分型及治疗的初步探讨
IF 1.7 4区 医学 Q2 OTORHINOLARYNGOLOGY Pub Date : 2026-01-01 Epub Date: 2025-12-08 DOI: 10.1016/j.amjoto.2025.104781
Kanu Lal Saha
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Adenoid regrowth and obesity in a longitudinal pediatric cohort 纵向儿童队列中的腺样体再生和肥胖。
IF 1.7 4区 医学 Q2 OTORHINOLARYNGOLOGY Pub Date : 2026-01-01 Epub Date: 2025-12-01 DOI: 10.1016/j.amjoto.2025.104764
Liliana Arida-Moody , Daniel R.S. Habib , Emma H. Neal , Amy S. Whigham

Objective

This study aims to elucidate the association between pediatric obesity and revision adenoidectomy in a cohort with longitudinal care needs.

Methods

Data were collected via chart review from a tertiary pediatric hospital for patients who underwent adenoidectomy from January 2015 to January 2016 and had 2 years of post-operative follow-up. Demographic, surgical, and clinical data were analyzed using logistic and Cox regression models to identify factors affecting the likelihood and timing of revision adenoidectomy.

Results

Of 461 patients, 115 (24.9 %) were obese at primary intervention. Secondary intervention was performed for 136 patients (29.5 %), with a median interval of 29 months between procedures. In the logistic regression, predictors of revision included younger age at primary intervention (OR = 0.844, p = 0.002), adenoidectomy over adenotonsillectomy as the initial surgery (OR = 0.3, p < 0.001), higher BMI percentile (OR = 1.008, p = 0.048), and allergic rhinitis (OR = 1.722, p = 0.039). In the Cox regression, hazard was lower with adenotonsillectomy (HR = 0.358, p < 0.001), older age at initial surgery (HR = 0.858, p = 0.001), and GERD (HR = 0.595, p = 0.05), but higher with laryngomalacia/tracheomalacia (HR = 1.909, p = 0.034). BMI percentile was not associated with revision timing in the Cox model. Model concordance was 0.694.

Conclusion

Odds of revision adenoidectomy in this population are increased with higher BMI percentile, younger age at primary intervention, undergoing initial adenoidectomy rather than adenotonsillectomy, and various comorbidities, with differing time-dependent effects. These findings support the potential role of obesity-related inflammation in adenoid hypertrophy and individualized surgical decision-making in pediatric patients with sleep disordered breathing.
目的:本研究旨在阐明具有纵向护理需求的队列中儿童肥胖与翻修腺样体切除术之间的关系。方法:采用图表复习法收集某三级儿科医院2015年1月至2016年1月行腺样体切除术患者的资料,术后随访2年。使用logistic和Cox回归模型分析人口统计学、外科和临床数据,以确定影响翻修腺样体切除术可能性和时机的因素。结果:在461例患者中,115例(24.9%)在初次干预时为肥胖。136例患者(29.5%)接受了二次干预,中间间隔为29个月。在logistic回归中,修正的预测因素包括初次干预时年龄更小(OR = 0.844, p = 0.002),腺样体切除术优于腺扁桃体切除术作为初始手术(OR = 0.3, p)。结论:在该人群中,修正腺样体切除术的几率随着BMI百分比的升高、初次干预时年龄更小、首次接受腺样体切除术而非腺扁桃体切除术以及各种合共病的增加而增加,这些合共病具有不同的时间依赖性。这些发现支持肥胖相关炎症在儿童睡眠呼吸障碍患者腺样体肥大和个体化手术决策中的潜在作用。
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Efficacy of acupuncture combined with various traditional Chinese medicine therapies for peripheral facial paralysis: A systematic review and network meta-analysis 针刺联合各种中医疗法治疗周围性面瘫的疗效:系统评价和网络荟萃分析
IF 1.7 4区 医学 Q2 OTORHINOLARYNGOLOGY Pub Date : 2026-01-01 Epub Date: 2026-01-09 DOI: 10.1016/j.amjoto.2026.104787
Mengzhong Li , Wenjie Liang , Wei Liang , Jianguo Zhang , Xiaoping Lei

Background and purpose

This meta-analysis aimed to evaluate whether acupuncture combined with other traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) therapies is more effective in the treatment of peripheral facial palsy (PFP) than acupuncture alone.

Methods

Eight databases were searched until May 2025. Two independent reviewers extracted relevant data on study characteristics and used the Cochrane Risk of Bias Assessment Tool 2 (RoB2) to assess the risk of bias of the included studies.

Results

266 articles were included. Results showed that compared with acupuncture alone, acupuncture combined with tuina and cupping (surface under the cumulative ranking curve (SUCRA) = 99.33%) was the most effective intervention for improving the overall effective rate; acupuncture combined with topical application of TCM (SUCRA = 90.61%) was the optimal approach for enhancing facial nerve function (House-Brackmann (HB) scale); acupuncture combined with herbal fumigation and steaming therapy (SUCRA = 80.40%) was the best intervention for improving social function (Facial Disability Index - Social Function (FDIS)) in patients with facial paralysis; acupuncture combined with pricking blood (SUCRA = 87.62%) was the most effective method for improving physical function (Facial Disability Index - Physical Function (FDIP)) in patients with facial paralysis; and acupuncture combined with cupping and pricking blood (SUCRA = 86.90%) was associated with the lowest incidence of adverse reactions.

Conclusion

This study showed that interventions such as acupuncture+tuina+cupping, acupuncture+topical application of TCM, acupuncture+herbal fumigation and steaming therapy, and acupuncture+pricking blood are all associated with facial nerve recovery and demonstrate superior efficacy compared with acupuncture alone.
背景与目的本荟萃分析旨在评价针灸联合其他中医疗法治疗周围性面瘫(PFP)是否比单独针灸更有效。方法检索至2025年5月。两名独立审稿人提取了研究特征的相关数据,并使用Cochrane偏倚风险评估工具2 (RoB2)评估纳入研究的偏倚风险。结果共纳入266篇文献。结果表明,与单独针灸治疗相比,针灸联合推拿、拔罐(累计排序曲线下曲面(SUCRA) = 99.33%)对提高总有效率最为有效;针刺结合中药外敷是增强面神经功能的最佳方法(supra = 90.61%) (House-Brackmann (HB)量表);针刺配合中药熏蒸治疗(SUCRA = 80.40%)是改善面瘫患者社会功能(面部残疾指数-社会功能(FDIS))的最佳干预措施;针刺联合刺血治疗对改善面瘫患者身体功能(面部残疾指数-身体功能(FDIP))最有效(SUCRA = 87.62%);针刺联合拔罐刺血(SUCRA = 86.90%)不良反应发生率最低。结论本研究表明,针刺+推拿+拔罐、针刺+中药外敷、针刺+中药熏蒸疗法、针刺+刺血等干预措施均与面神经恢复相关,且效果优于单纯针刺。
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Dexamethasone palmitate: A promising intratympanic treatment option for severe sudden hearing loss 地塞米松棕榈酸酯:严重突发性听力损失的一个有前途的鼓室内治疗选择。
IF 1.7 4区 医学 Q2 OTORHINOLARYNGOLOGY Pub Date : 2026-01-01 Epub Date: 2025-12-04 DOI: 10.1016/j.amjoto.2025.104766
Joong Ho Ahn
Dexamethasone palmitate (DXP) is a lipophilic, esterified corticosteroid with sustained-release properties that may provide advantages over conventional water-soluble dexamethasone in intratympanic therapy for sudden sensorineural hearing loss (SSNHL). We report the safety and clinical outcomes of intratympanic DXP injection in three patients with profound SSNHL. All patients also received systemic steroids and hyperbaric oxygen therapy, along with six sessions of intratympanic DXP. Two patients demonstrated substantial improvement in hearing thresholds and speech discrimination within 3 months, whereas one patient who presented late showed no recovery. No adverse effects, such as pain, inflammation, or tympanic membrane complications, were observed. The increased viscosity and lipophilicity of DXP likely enhance cochlear drug delivery and prolong therapeutic retention. These findings suggest that DXP is a safe and potentially effective intratympanic option for SSNHL, particularly when administered early.
棕榈酸地塞米松(Dexamethasone palmitate, DXP)是一种亲脂、酯化的皮质类固醇,具有缓释特性,在突发性感音神经性听力损失(SSNHL)的鼓内治疗中可能比传统的水溶性地塞米松具有优势。我们报告了3例深部SSNHL患者鼓腔内注射DXP的安全性和临床结果。所有患者还接受了全身类固醇和高压氧治疗,以及6次鼓室内DXP治疗。2例患者在3个月内听力阈值和言语辨别有明显改善,而1例患者迟来无恢复。没有观察到不良反应,如疼痛、炎症或鼓膜并发症。DXP黏度和亲脂性的增加可能会增强耳蜗给药能力,延长治疗效果。这些发现表明,DXP是治疗SSNHL的一种安全且潜在有效的鼓室内选择,尤其是在早期使用时。
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Development and validation of a clinical prediction model to diagnose Warthin tumor based on non-contrast computed tomography features and clinical characteristics 基于非对比ct特征和临床特征诊断Warthin瘤的临床预测模型的开发和验证。
IF 1.7 4区 医学 Q2 OTORHINOLARYNGOLOGY Pub Date : 2026-01-01 Epub Date: 2025-12-02 DOI: 10.1016/j.amjoto.2025.104767
Danyang Chang , Fan Xu , Xiangming Meng , Changling Sun

Objectives

This study aims to develop and validate a clinical prediction model that integrates clinical features with non-contrast CT imaging characteristics to identify Warthin tumor (WT) in the parotid gland.

Methods

A total of 289 patients who underwent surgical resection of parotid tumors at the Affiliated hospital of Jiangnan University from June 2018 to December 2024 were consecutively and randomly divided into training (n = 202) and validation (n = 87) cohorts at a 7:3 ratio. Demographic and non-contrast CT imaging variables were collected. Logistic regression identified predictors, and a nomogram was constructed. To further validate the model, an independent dataset comprising 84 patients from a second hospital was used. The model's performance was evaluated through receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curves, calibration curves, the Hosmer-Lemeshow test, and decision curve analysis (DCA).

Results

Age, smoking history, tumor distribution, earlobe position, and longitudinal-to-transverse ratio (LTR) were identified as independent predictors for differentiating WT from other parotid gland tumors. The nomogram showed high diagnostic accuracy, with the area under the curve (AUC) values of 0.942 (training), 0.937 (validation), and 0.953 (external validation). Calibration curves indicated good agreement with ideal predictions, supported by the Hosmer-Lemeshow test (P > 0.05). DCA further demonstrated the superior clinical utility of the nomogram model.

Conclusion

The nomogram model incorporating clinical and non-contrast CT features demonstrates high accuracy for differentiating WT from other parotid gland tumors in clinical practice.
目的:本研究旨在建立并验证一种结合临床特征和非对比CT成像特征的临床预测模型,以识别腮腺Warthin瘤(WT)。方法:将2018年6月至2024年12月在江南大学附属医院行腮腺肿瘤手术切除的289例患者按7:3的比例连续随机分为训练组(n = 202)和验证组(n = 87)。收集人口统计学和非对比CT成像变量。逻辑回归识别了预测因子,并构建了模态图。为了进一步验证该模型,使用了一个由来自第二家医院的84名患者组成的独立数据集。通过受试者工作特征(ROC)曲线、校正曲线、Hosmer-Lemeshow检验和决策曲线分析(DCA)对模型的性能进行评价。结果:年龄、吸烟史、肿瘤分布、耳垂位置和纵横比(LTR)被确定为区分WT与其他腮腺肿瘤的独立预测因素。nomogram诊断准确率较高,其曲线下面积(AUC)值分别为0.942(训练)、0.937(验证)和0.953(外部验证)。校正曲线与理想预测结果吻合良好,并得到Hosmer-Lemeshow检验的支持(P < 0.05)。DCA进一步证明了nomogram模型在临床中的优越性。结论:结合临床和非对比CT特征的nomogram模型在临床上对WT与其他腮腺肿瘤的鉴别具有较高的准确性。
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Preservation of adaptive immunity is associated with survival in invasive fungal sinusitis 保存适应性免疫与侵袭性真菌鼻窦炎的生存有关。
IF 1.7 4区 医学 Q2 OTORHINOLARYNGOLOGY Pub Date : 2026-01-01 Epub Date: 2025-12-04 DOI: 10.1016/j.amjoto.2025.104779
Iris Lee , Sonam Verma , John S. Schneider , Nyssa F. Farrell , Peggy L. Kendall , Lauren T. Roland

Background

Invasive Fungal Sinusitis (IFS) is a deadly and morbid disease of the paranasal sinuses. Immunocompromised patients are at risk of developing IFS, and survival at 6 months is approximately 50%. Previously studied treatments such as granulocyte stimulating factor have not improved survival. Thus, the immune cells responsible for survival in this vulnerable population are not well defined.

Objective

The goal of this study was to immunophenotype cells associated with IFS survival.

Methods

Blood samples from consenting patients were collected at the time of surgery for IFS between April 2022 and December 2023. Peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs) were evaluated for major lymphoid and myeloid subsets using mass Cytometry by Time of Flight (CyTOF) between IFS survivors and non-survivors, defined by vital status 6 months after the time of diagnosis. Data were analyzed using the dimensionality reduction algorithm optimized t-distributed stochastic neighbor embedding (opt-SNE).

Results

Seven patients had PBMCs viable for analysis (3 survivors and 4 non-survivors). Total white blood cell counts were lower in non-survivors. Total T cell and B cell counts were decreased in non-survivors as compared to survivors, but there were no differences in other immune cell populations, such as NK cells or monocytes. Percentage differences were identified as deficiencies in CD4 T cells, particularly memory cells, in the IFS non-survivors.

Conclusion

Future work includes the investigation of CD4 T cells as a biomarker for IFS survival and the study of T cell manipulation or stimulation in IFS patients.
背景:侵袭性真菌性鼻窦炎(Invasive fungi Sinusitis, IFS)是一种致命且病态的副鼻窦疾病。免疫功能低下的患者有发生IFS的风险,6个月生存率约为50%。先前研究的治疗方法如粒细胞刺激因子并没有提高生存率。因此,在这一脆弱人群中负责生存的免疫细胞并没有得到很好的定义。目的:本研究的目的是与IFS存活相关的免疫表型细胞。方法:在2022年4月至2023年12月期间,在IFS手术时收集同意患者的血液样本。外周血单个核细胞(PBMCs)主要淋巴细胞和髓细胞亚群的评估采用细胞计数法,IFS幸存者和非幸存者之间的飞行时间(CyTOF),以诊断后6个月的生命状态来定义。采用降维算法优化t分布随机邻居嵌入(opt-SNE)对数据进行分析。结果:7例患者有可用于分析的PBMCs(3例幸存者和4例非幸存者)。非幸存者的总白细胞计数较低。与幸存者相比,非幸存者的总T细胞和B细胞计数减少,但其他免疫细胞群(如NK细胞或单核细胞)没有差异。百分比差异被确定为IFS非幸存者CD4 T细胞,特别是记忆细胞的缺陷。结论:未来的工作包括研究CD4 T细胞作为IFS存活的生物标志物,以及研究T细胞在IFS患者中的操作或刺激。
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Warthin's tumor of the parotid gland: A 14-year retrospective review of surgical outcomes, diagnostic accuracy and patient-reported aesthetic satisfaction 腮腺Warthin肿瘤:对手术结果、诊断准确性和患者报告的审美满意度的14年回顾性回顾。
IF 1.7 4区 医学 Q2 OTORHINOLARYNGOLOGY Pub Date : 2026-01-01 Epub Date: 2025-12-04 DOI: 10.1016/j.amjoto.2025.104775
Ethem İlhan , Melek Uyar , Sibel Bektaş , Çağla Arukan

Objective

To evaluate the incidence, diagnostic accuracy, surgical outcomes, complications, and patient-reported aesthetic satisfaction among patients with surgically treated Warthin's tumor (WT) over a 14-year period in a single tertiary center.

Methods

A retrospective review of 150 patients undergoing parotidectomy (2009–2022) was performed. Fifty-four patients with histopathologically confirmed WT comprised the primary analysis group. Demographics, smoking history, preoperative diagnostics [fine-needle aspiration cytology (FNAC), ultrasonography (US), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)], surgical technique, and outcomes were recorded. Aesthetic satisfaction was assessed in a prospective subgroup (n = 37) using a 5-point Likert scale. Statistical analyses were applied with significance at p < 0.05.

Results

WT accounted for 41.2 % of benign parotid tumors, nearly equal to pleomorphic adenoma (42.0 %). Mean age was 59.5 ± 8.9 years; 75.9 % were male. Mean smoking exposure was 42 ± 12.5 pack-years, and all patients with metachronous contralateral tumors continued smoking. FNAC sensitivity was 77.8 % overall and 91.3 % for adequate samples (PPV 94.4 %). US suggested WT in 5/43 (11.6 %) of reported examinations; MRI suggested WT in 34/39 (87.2 %) of US/MRI reports available. Superficial parotidectomy was performed in 70.4 % and partial superficial parotidectomy in 29.6 %. The most common complication was great auricular nerve sensory deficit (35.2 %); permanent facial nerve paralysis occurred in 1.9 %. In the aesthetic subgroup, 8.1 % rated contour deformity as “Poor/Very Poor,” and 10.8 % reported similar dissatisfaction with scarring.

Conclusion

Our 14-year analysis confirms that WT now constitutes a substantial proportion of benign parotid tumors, approaching the incidence of pleomorphic adenoma, with a strong association with smoking. FNAC and MRI demonstrated high diagnostic accuracy, supporting their role in reliable preoperative evaluation. While surgical treatment remains safe, postoperative sensory deficits and aesthetic concerns are not uncommon and may meaningfully affect patient satisfaction, even after limited surgery. Individualized management—particularly active surveillance for small, asymptomatic tumors in elderly or comorbid patients—may help balance oncologic safety with quality-of-life considerations.
目的:评估在一个三级中心接受手术治疗的Warthin肿瘤(WT)患者的发病率、诊断准确性、手术结果、并发症和患者报告的审美满意度。方法:回顾性分析2009-2022年接受腮腺切除术的150例患者。54例经组织病理学证实的WT患者组成了主要分析组。记录人口统计学、吸烟史、术前诊断[细针穿刺细胞学(FNAC)、超声检查(US)、磁共振成像(MRI)]、手术技术和结果。审美满意度在前瞻性亚组(n = 37)中使用5点李克特量表进行评估。结果:良性腮腺肿瘤WT占41.2%,与多形性腺瘤(42.0%)接近。平均年龄59.5±8.9岁;75.9%为男性。平均吸烟暴露为42±12.5包年,所有异时性对侧肿瘤患者均继续吸烟。FNAC的总体灵敏度为77.8%,充足样品为91.3% (PPV为94.4%)。美国在报告的检查中有5/43(11.6%)提示WT;MRI显示有34/39(87.2%)的US/MRI报告显示WT。腮腺浅表切除术占70.4%,部分腮腺浅表切除术占29.6%。最常见的并发症是严重耳神经感觉缺损(35.2%);永久性面神经麻痹发生率为1.9%。在美学亚组中,8.1%的人认为轮廓畸形“差/非常差”,10.8%的人对疤痕表示类似的不满。结论:我们14年的分析证实,WT现在在良性腮腺肿瘤中占相当大的比例,接近多形性腺瘤的发病率,并且与吸烟有很强的相关性。FNAC和MRI显示出较高的诊断准确性,支持其在可靠的术前评估中的作用。虽然手术治疗仍然是安全的,但术后感觉缺陷和审美问题并不罕见,甚至在有限的手术后也可能影响患者的满意度。个体化治疗——特别是对老年患者或合并症患者的小的、无症状的肿瘤进行主动监测——可能有助于平衡肿瘤安全和生活质量。
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Adjunctive dual biologic therapy for persistent nasal symptoms in eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis (EGPA) 辅助双重生物治疗嗜酸性肉芽肿病合并多血管炎(EGPA)的持续性鼻症状。
IF 1.7 4区 医学 Q2 OTORHINOLARYNGOLOGY Pub Date : 2026-01-01 Epub Date: 2025-12-01 DOI: 10.1016/j.amjoto.2025.104761
Giulia Gramellini , Marco Borin , Matteo Lazzeroni , Alberto Giulio Dragonetti , Pasquale Capaccio , Niccolò Mevio , Jan Walter Volk Schroeder
Eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis (EGPA) is an eosinophilic vasculitis frequently involving both upper and lower airways, commonly associated with severe asthma and chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps (CRSwNP). Although anti-IL-5/IL-5R biologics such as mepolizumab and benralizumab are established therapies for maintaining systemic remission, a subset of patients continues to experience refractory sinonasal symptoms. We report two EGPA cases with well-controlled systemic disease under anti-IL-5/IL-5R therapy but persistent uncontrolled CRSwNP, who were treated with add-on dupilumab. Both patients demonstrated substantial improvement in sinonasal outcomes, as reflected by reductions in SNOT-22 and nasal polyp scores, alongside maintenance of systemic remission (BVAS = 0). These findings highlight the potential role of dual biologic therapy targeting distinct inflammatory pathways in selected EGPA patients with refractory CRSwNP. Careful patient selection and close multidisciplinary monitoring are essential to ensure safety and optimize efficacy. Further studies are warranted to confirm long-term effectiveness and safety profiles.
嗜酸性肉芽肿病合并多血管炎(EGPA)是一种嗜酸性血管炎,常累及上呼吸道和下呼吸道,通常与严重哮喘和慢性鼻窦炎合并鼻息肉(CRSwNP)相关。尽管抗il -5/IL-5R生物制剂(如mepolizumab和benralizumab)是维持全身缓解的既定治疗方法,但仍有一部分患者持续出现难治性鼻窦症状。我们报告了两例EGPA患者,在抗il -5/IL-5R治疗下,全身性疾病得到良好控制,但持续不受控制的CRSwNP,他们接受了附加的dupilumab治疗。两名患者鼻窦预后均有显著改善,SNOT-22和鼻息肉评分降低,同时维持全身缓解(BVAS = 0)。这些发现强调了针对不同炎症途径的双重生物治疗在选择性EGPA患者难治性CRSwNP中的潜在作用。谨慎的患者选择和密切的多学科监测对于确保安全性和优化疗效至关重要。有必要进一步研究以确认其长期有效性和安全性。
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Dual-scale fusion vision transformer model for vocal cord leukoplakia risk stratification: A multicenter study 声带白斑风险分层的双尺度融合视觉变形模型:一项多中心研究
IF 1.7 4区 医学 Q2 OTORHINOLARYNGOLOGY Pub Date : 2026-01-01 Epub Date: 2026-01-12 DOI: 10.1016/j.amjoto.2026.104789
Jie-Lin Huang , Li-Juan Li , Ji-Qing Zhu , Li-Zhou Dou , Yu-Meng Liu , Yan Ke , Yu-Da Zhao , Mei-Ling Wang , Jian-Hui Wang , Quan-Mao Zhang , Xiao-Guang Ni

Objective

This study aimed to develop an artificial intelligence (AI) system for accurate three-tier risk stratification of vocal cord leukoplakia (VCL), with particular focus on distinguishing high-risk lesions (severe dysplasia and carcinoma in situ) from low-risk and malignant lesions, while enhancing diagnostic performance among clinicians with limited experience.

Methods

This retrospective multicenter study analyzed 8510 laryngoscopic images from 743 patients across three tertiary hospitals in China. A dual-scale Vision Transformer (ViT) architecture was constructed, integrating multi-scale feature analysis with cross-attention fusion mechanisms. The model was rigorously evaluated through internal-external validation and a prospective reader study involving 12 endoscopists of varying expertise.

Results

The AI system demonstrated superior performance in three-tier classification, achieving F1-scores of 0.883 (95% CI: 0.869–0.896) and 0.861 (95% CI: 0.844–0.878) for high-risk lesion identification in internal and external validation, respectively. AI assistance significantly improved junior endoscopists' sensitivity from 67.1% to 81.4% (P < 0.001), effectively narrowing diagnostic performance disparities with senior experts. The system maintained robust generalizability across institutions, with 90.5% accuracy under heterogeneous imaging protocols.

Conclusion

The proposed AI framework provides a clinically effective solution for reliable VCL risk stratification and reduces diagnostic variability between clinicians. Validated across multiple centers, this dual-scale ViT approach establishes a novel paradigm for laryngoscopic diagnosis and holds significant potential to standardize diagnostic workflows in resource-limited settings.
本研究旨在开发一种人工智能(AI)系统,对声带白斑(VCL)进行准确的三层风险分层,重点区分高风险病变(严重发育不良和原位癌)与低风险和恶性病变,同时提高经验有限的临床医生的诊断能力。方法本回顾性多中心研究分析了中国三所三级医院743例患者的8510张喉镜图像。构建了一种融合多尺度特征分析和交叉注意融合机制的双尺度视觉变压器(ViT)体系结构。该模型通过内部外部验证和涉及12名不同专业知识的前瞻性读者研究进行了严格评估。结果人工智能系统在三层分类中表现优异,在内部和外部验证中分别获得f1分0.883 (95% CI: 0.869-0.896)和0.861 (95% CI: 0.844-0.878)的高危病变识别。人工智能辅助显著提高了初级内窥镜医生的敏感度,从67.1%提高到81.4% (P < 0.001),有效地缩小了与高级专家的诊断表现差距。该系统在不同的机构中保持了强大的通用性,在不同的成像方案下准确率达到90.5%。结论所提出的人工智能框架为可靠的VCL风险分层提供了临床有效的解决方案,并减少了临床医生之间的诊断差异。通过多个中心的验证,这种双尺度ViT方法为喉镜诊断建立了一种新的范例,并在资源有限的环境中具有标准化诊断工作流程的巨大潜力。
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