Pub Date : 2024-10-07DOI: 10.1177/01455613241282758
Bo Han, LiZhen Hou, Sen Hao, Zhengxue Han, Jugao Fang, Jixiang Wu
Objective: This study aimed to compare the clinical effectiveness of manual suture (group A), linear stapler (group B), and thyroid gland flap (group C) for pharyngeal mucosal closure after total laryngectomy (TL) in laryngeal cancer patients. Methods: The data of laryngeal cancer patients who underwent TL between January 1, 2017, and December 1, 2021, were analyzed. Patients were categorized into group A, group B, and group C based on the closure technique. Various parameters, including general data, hospitalization days, total cost, pharyngeal closure time, pharyngeal fistula, pre- and post-surgical calcium levels, and thyroid function indexes, were compared. Results: The study included 81 patients (mean age: 64.09 ± 9.20 years), the general data of the 3 groups of patients were comparable. Tumor stage and primary tumor location varied significantly among the groups (P = .002 and P < .001, respectively). Group A was more commonly used for advanced-stage tumors with widespread invasion. Group B was primarily used for early-stage tumors localized to the larynx. Group C was preferred for cases with mucosal defects or extensive hypopharyngeal invasion. Group B presented a significantly shorter operation time and slightly lower total cost (P = .006). Pharyngeal fistula incidence was 17.28% (14/81), with comparable rates among the groups [12.35% (10/50) in group A, 12.5% (2/16) in group B, and 13.3% (2/15) in group C]. No dysphagia complications were observed during the 2-to-5-year follow-up. Blood calcium levels and thyroid function indicators showed no significant differences before and after surgery among the 3 groups (P > .05). Conclusion: Thyroid gland flap is a safe option that can be used to repair mucosal defects and close the pharyngeal cavity after TL surgery, but in the absence of mucosal defects and widespread tumor invasion, linear staplers are the most time-efficient method.
研究目的本研究旨在比较人工缝合(A组)、线性订书机(B组)和甲状腺皮瓣(C组)用于喉癌患者全喉切除术(TL)后咽部粘膜闭合的临床效果。方法分析2017年1月1日至2021年12月1日期间接受全喉切除术的喉癌患者数据。根据闭合技术将患者分为 A 组、B 组和 C 组。比较了各种参数,包括一般数据、住院天数、总费用、咽闭合时间、咽瘘、手术前后血钙水平和甲状腺功能指标。研究结果研究共纳入 81 例患者(平均年龄:64.09±9.20 岁),三组患者的一般数据具有可比性。各组患者的肿瘤分期和原发肿瘤位置差异显著(P = .002 和 P P = .006)。咽瘘发生率为17.28%(14/81),各组之间的发生率相当[A组为12.35%(10/50),B组为12.5%(2/16),C组为13.3%(2/15)]。在 2-5 年的随访期间,未发现吞咽困难并发症。三组患者的血钙水平和甲状腺功能指标在手术前后无明显差异(P > .05)。结论甲状腺瓣是一种安全的选择,可用于修复TL手术后的粘膜缺损并关闭咽腔,但在无粘膜缺损和肿瘤广泛侵犯的情况下,线性订书机是最省时省力的方法。
{"title":"Comparing Closure Techniques for Pharyngeal Mucosa After Total Laryngectomy: Manual Suture, Linear Stapler, and Thyroid Gland Flap-A Retrospective Analysis.","authors":"Bo Han, LiZhen Hou, Sen Hao, Zhengxue Han, Jugao Fang, Jixiang Wu","doi":"10.1177/01455613241282758","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/01455613241282758","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Objective:</b> This study aimed to compare the clinical effectiveness of manual suture (group A), linear stapler (group B), and thyroid gland flap (group C) for pharyngeal mucosal closure after total laryngectomy (TL) in laryngeal cancer patients. Methods: The data of laryngeal cancer patients who underwent TL between January 1, 2017, and December 1, 2021, were analyzed. Patients were categorized into group A, group B, and group C based on the closure technique. Various parameters, including general data, hospitalization days, total cost, pharyngeal closure time, pharyngeal fistula, pre- and post-surgical calcium levels, and thyroid function indexes, were compared. <b>Results:</b> The study included 81 patients (mean age: 64.09 ± 9.20 years), the general data of the 3 groups of patients were comparable. Tumor stage and primary tumor location varied significantly among the groups (<i>P</i> = .002 and <i>P</i> < .001, respectively). Group A was more commonly used for advanced-stage tumors with widespread invasion. Group B was primarily used for early-stage tumors localized to the larynx. Group C was preferred for cases with mucosal defects or extensive hypopharyngeal invasion. Group B presented a significantly shorter operation time and slightly lower total cost (<i>P</i> = .006). Pharyngeal fistula incidence was 17.28% (14/81), with comparable rates among the groups [12.35% (10/50) in group A, 12.5% (2/16) in group B, and 13.3% (2/15) in group C]. No dysphagia complications were observed during the 2-to-5-year follow-up. Blood calcium levels and thyroid function indicators showed no significant differences before and after surgery among the 3 groups (<i>P</i> > .05). <b>Conclusion:</b> Thyroid gland flap is a safe option that can be used to repair mucosal defects and close the pharyngeal cavity after TL surgery, but in the absence of mucosal defects and widespread tumor invasion, linear staplers are the most time-efficient method.</p>","PeriodicalId":93984,"journal":{"name":"Ear, nose, & throat journal","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-10-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142383041","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Objective: The aims of the present study were to provide objective evidence for identifying fetal rhabdomyoma (RM) in the upper esophagus of children, enhance clinical understanding of the diagnosis and treatment of this condition, and optimize the treatment strategy for fetal RM. Methods: The clinical medical records of 4 children with upper esophageal fetal RM were retrospectively collected, and were admitted to the Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery at our hospital between July 2016 and July 2022. Their clinical, histological, and therapeutic characteristics were analyzed in combination with the literature. Results: Four children diagnosed with upper esophageal tumors were included and all of them underwent resection of the upper esophageal tumor with esophageal-pharyngeal reconstruction, and 2 of them underwent prophylactic tracheotomy due to recurrent laryngeal nerve adhesion. Preoperative biopsy was performed in 2 cases (case 2 and case 4), while intraoperative frozen section analysis was conducted in the other 2 (case 1 and case 3), with pathological results consistent with fetal RM. Patients were followed up for 25 to 96 months after the surgery. So far, only 1 patient has experienced a recurrence of fetal RM and underwent a second surgical resection to remove the tumor. Conclusion: Fetal RM is a benign tumor prone to recurrence, and complete excision is the preferred optimal treatment. Clinicians need to understand and master the management algorithm for fetal RM to standardize its diagnosis and treatment.
{"title":"Upper Esophageal Fetal Rhabdomyoma: A Case Series of 4 Children and Review of Literature.","authors":"Zhiyong Liu, Yiran Meng, Yanzhen Li, Xuexi Zhang, Qiaoyin Liu, Nian Sun, Tingting Ji, Xiaodan Li, Yuwei Liu, Shengcai Wang, Xin Ni","doi":"10.1177/01455613241286495","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/01455613241286495","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Objective:</b> The aims of the present study were to provide objective evidence for identifying fetal rhabdomyoma (RM) in the upper esophagus of children, enhance clinical understanding of the diagnosis and treatment of this condition, and optimize the treatment strategy for fetal RM. <b>Methods:</b> The clinical medical records of 4 children with upper esophageal fetal RM were retrospectively collected, and were admitted to the Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery at our hospital between July 2016 and July 2022. Their clinical, histological, and therapeutic characteristics were analyzed in combination with the literature. <b>Results:</b> Four children diagnosed with upper esophageal tumors were included and all of them underwent resection of the upper esophageal tumor with esophageal-pharyngeal reconstruction, and 2 of them underwent prophylactic tracheotomy due to recurrent laryngeal nerve adhesion. Preoperative biopsy was performed in 2 cases (case 2 and case 4), while intraoperative frozen section analysis was conducted in the other 2 (case 1 and case 3), with pathological results consistent with fetal RM. Patients were followed up for 25 to 96 months after the surgery. So far, only 1 patient has experienced a recurrence of fetal RM and underwent a second surgical resection to remove the tumor. <b>Conclusion:</b> Fetal RM is a benign tumor prone to recurrence, and complete excision is the preferred optimal treatment. Clinicians need to understand and master the management algorithm for fetal RM to standardize its diagnosis and treatment.</p>","PeriodicalId":93984,"journal":{"name":"Ear, nose, & throat journal","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-10-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142396257","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2024-10-07DOI: 10.1177/01455613241289691
Firas K Almarri
{"title":"Innovative Chopsticks-Based Training for Enhancing Nondominant Hand Dexterity in Tonsillectomy with Bipolar Technique.","authors":"Firas K Almarri","doi":"10.1177/01455613241289691","DOIUrl":"10.1177/01455613241289691","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":93984,"journal":{"name":"Ear, nose, & throat journal","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-10-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142396256","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2024-10-05DOI: 10.1177/01455613241288469
Beth Osterbauer, Grace Sahyouni, Christopher LePhong, Jennifer Dien Bard, My H Vu, Jeffrey Koempel
Objectives: The incidence of cervical lymphadenopathy due to nontuberculous mycobacteria is rising in the pediatric population. Our goal with this study was to review the number of pediatric patients with granulomatous cervical adenitis and determine the incidence of identification of a specific organism as both healthcare providers and parents are interested in identifying the causative pathogen. Methods: A retrospective chart review was conducted of patients at a high-volume tertiary care children's hospital between 2017 and 2023. Children were included if they underwent a surgical procedure for lymphadenopathy. Pathology, microbiology, and other laboratory reports were reviewed to document the presence of granulomatous cervical adenitis and the incidence of identification of a specific organism. Additional data collected included patient demographics and type of procedure. Results: Of the 1538 charts reviewed, 163 patients underwent an inclusionary procedure. Mean patient age was 10.7 years (range 2.4 months-20 years), 70 (43%) were female, 25 (15%) had granulomatous cervical adenitis, and a specific organism was identified in 9 of these. Conclusion: Despite the availability of a number of ancillary tests, our data demonstrate that the identification of a specific pathogen in cases of granulomatous cervical lymphadenitis is rare. As a result, physicians should be prepared to rely primarily on the history and physical exam findings to determine a working diagnosis as well as a medical and/or surgical treatment plan.
{"title":"Incidence of an Identifiable Organism in Children Who Underwent a Surgical Procedure for Granulomatous Cervical Lymphadenopathy.","authors":"Beth Osterbauer, Grace Sahyouni, Christopher LePhong, Jennifer Dien Bard, My H Vu, Jeffrey Koempel","doi":"10.1177/01455613241288469","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/01455613241288469","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Objectives:</b> The incidence of cervical lymphadenopathy due to nontuberculous mycobacteria is rising in the pediatric population. Our goal with this study was to review the number of pediatric patients with granulomatous cervical adenitis and determine the incidence of identification of a specific organism as both healthcare providers and parents are interested in identifying the causative pathogen. <b>Methods:</b> A retrospective chart review was conducted of patients at a high-volume tertiary care children's hospital between 2017 and 2023. Children were included if they underwent a surgical procedure for lymphadenopathy. Pathology, microbiology, and other laboratory reports were reviewed to document the presence of granulomatous cervical adenitis and the incidence of identification of a specific organism. Additional data collected included patient demographics and type of procedure. <b>Results:</b> Of the 1538 charts reviewed, 163 patients underwent an inclusionary procedure. Mean patient age was 10.7 years (range 2.4 months-20 years), 70 (43%) were female, 25 (15%) had granulomatous cervical adenitis, and a specific organism was identified in 9 of these. <b>Conclusion:</b> Despite the availability of a number of ancillary tests, our data demonstrate that the identification of a specific pathogen in cases of granulomatous cervical lymphadenitis is rare. As a result, physicians should be prepared to rely primarily on the history and physical exam findings to determine a working diagnosis as well as a medical and/or surgical treatment plan.</p>","PeriodicalId":93984,"journal":{"name":"Ear, nose, & throat journal","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-10-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142376473","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2024-10-05DOI: 10.1177/01455613241288487
Dae-Neung Lee, Sujung Yeom, Dong Hoon Lee, Sang Chul Lim
Objective: We analyzed the clinical characteristics and treatment results in surgical patients with a final diagnosis of Kimura disease. Patients and Methods: A total of 8 patients with a final diagnosis of Kimura disease of the head and neck region after surgery from January 2007 to December 2022 were enrolled. Results: The most common symptom was a mass in the head and neck region (n = 7), followed by incidental detection (n = 1). Multiple head and neck lesions were observed except for 1 patient with Kimura disease in the buccal space. Kimura disease could not be diagnosed in 5 patients who underwent preoperative fine-needle aspiration cytology. All patients underwent surgical resection. No major complications after surgery occurred. Six patients received steroids after surgery, with 1 patient undergoing radiotherapy as a side effect of steroid treatment. During the follow-up period, 5 patients relapsed. Of the parameters assessed, only longer symptom duration was statistically significant with relapse of Kimura disease. Conclusion: Clinicians should suspect Kimura disease based on asymptomatic masses, peripheral blood eosinophilia, and imaging examinations and make a definitive diagnosis via surgery.
{"title":"Kimura Disease of the Head and Neck Region.","authors":"Dae-Neung Lee, Sujung Yeom, Dong Hoon Lee, Sang Chul Lim","doi":"10.1177/01455613241288487","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/01455613241288487","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Objective:</b> We analyzed the clinical characteristics and treatment results in surgical patients with a final diagnosis of Kimura disease. <b>Patients and Methods:</b> A total of 8 patients with a final diagnosis of Kimura disease of the head and neck region after surgery from January 2007 to December 2022 were enrolled. <b>Results:</b> The most common symptom was a mass in the head and neck region (n = 7), followed by incidental detection (n = 1). Multiple head and neck lesions were observed except for 1 patient with Kimura disease in the buccal space. Kimura disease could not be diagnosed in 5 patients who underwent preoperative fine-needle aspiration cytology. All patients underwent surgical resection. No major complications after surgery occurred. Six patients received steroids after surgery, with 1 patient undergoing radiotherapy as a side effect of steroid treatment. During the follow-up period, 5 patients relapsed. Of the parameters assessed, only longer symptom duration was statistically significant with relapse of Kimura disease. <b>Conclusion:</b> Clinicians should suspect Kimura disease based on asymptomatic masses, peripheral blood eosinophilia, and imaging examinations and make a definitive diagnosis via surgery.</p>","PeriodicalId":93984,"journal":{"name":"Ear, nose, & throat journal","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-10-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142376474","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2024-10-03DOI: 10.1177/01455613241286611
Ce Wu, Zengxiao Zhang, Xudong Yan, Lin Wang, Longgang Yu, Yan Jiang
Background: Previous studies have shown an association between chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). However, the findings of these studies are controversial, and evaluating this association could help in the treatment of CRS. Thus, we aimed to clarify the relationship between GERD and CRS. Methods: We conducted a Mendelian randomization (MR) study. Pooled data on CRS, GERD, and their associated risk factors were extracted from large genome-wide association studies. Independent single-nucleotide polymorphisms were rigorously screened as instrumental variables. Causal associations between GERD and CRS were assessed, and mediation analyses were performed using multivariate and 2-step MR. Asthma served as a mediator because of its association with both CRS and GERD. Sensitivity tests were also performed. Results: MR analysis showed that genetically predicted GERD was associated with an increased risk of CRS (P < .001). Multivariate MR analysis showed that the effect of GERD on CRS was relatively independent. Mediation analysis showed that asthma mediated the association with a mediation effect of 21.07% (95% CI, 2.70%-40.18%). Sensitivity analyses did not reveal any significant effects of pleiotropy and heterogeneity. Conclusions: We found a causal relationship between genetically predicted GERD and an increase in the risk of CRS. As a mediator, asthma contributed to the effect of GERD on CRS. This study provides high-quality causal evidence for the prevention of CRS.
{"title":"Causal Relationship Between Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease and the Risk of Chronic Rhinosinusitis: Insights from Multivariable and Mediation Mendelian Randomization Analysis.","authors":"Ce Wu, Zengxiao Zhang, Xudong Yan, Lin Wang, Longgang Yu, Yan Jiang","doi":"10.1177/01455613241286611","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/01455613241286611","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Background:</b> Previous studies have shown an association between chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). However, the findings of these studies are controversial, and evaluating this association could help in the treatment of CRS. Thus, we aimed to clarify the relationship between GERD and CRS. <b>Methods:</b> We conducted a Mendelian randomization (MR) study. Pooled data on CRS, GERD, and their associated risk factors were extracted from large genome-wide association studies. Independent single-nucleotide polymorphisms were rigorously screened as instrumental variables. Causal associations between GERD and CRS were assessed, and mediation analyses were performed using multivariate and 2-step MR. Asthma served as a mediator because of its association with both CRS and GERD. Sensitivity tests were also performed. <b>Results:</b> MR analysis showed that genetically predicted GERD was associated with an increased risk of CRS (<i>P</i> < .001). Multivariate MR analysis showed that the effect of GERD on CRS was relatively independent. Mediation analysis showed that asthma mediated the association with a mediation effect of 21.07% (95% CI, 2.70%-40.18%). Sensitivity analyses did not reveal any significant effects of pleiotropy and heterogeneity. <b>Conclusions:</b> We found a causal relationship between genetically predicted GERD and an increase in the risk of CRS. As a mediator, asthma contributed to the effect of GERD on CRS. This study provides high-quality causal evidence for the prevention of CRS.</p>","PeriodicalId":93984,"journal":{"name":"Ear, nose, & throat journal","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-10-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142373877","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2024-09-30DOI: 10.1177/01455613241288457
Rose Dimitroyannis, Dennis M Tang, Matthew K Lee, Christopher R Roxbury
{"title":"Evaluating Resident Education Practices in Endoscopic Sinus Surgery.","authors":"Rose Dimitroyannis, Dennis M Tang, Matthew K Lee, Christopher R Roxbury","doi":"10.1177/01455613241288457","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/01455613241288457","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":93984,"journal":{"name":"Ear, nose, & throat journal","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-09-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142335027","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Malignant lesions and tuberculosis coexisting at the same anatomical site in a patient are extremely uncommon. We present a case of a 53-year-old female with cervical lymphadenitis tuberculosis combined with metastatic papillary thyroid carcinoma. Thyroidectomy was performed on the patient with central and lateral neck dissection. The patient received anti-tuberculosis medication and radioactive iodine ablation. No recurrence was observed during a 2-year follow-up period.
{"title":"Cervical Lymphadenitis Tuberculosis Coexistent with Metastatic Papillary Thyroid Carcinoma.","authors":"Amani Hachicha, Hamdi Chouchane, Yasmine Sghaier, Sarra Ben Rjeb, Senda Turki","doi":"10.1177/01455613241287004","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/01455613241287004","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Malignant lesions and tuberculosis coexisting at the same anatomical site in a patient are extremely uncommon. We present a case of a 53-year-old female with cervical lymphadenitis tuberculosis combined with metastatic papillary thyroid carcinoma. Thyroidectomy was performed on the patient with central and lateral neck dissection. The patient received anti-tuberculosis medication and radioactive iodine ablation. No recurrence was observed during a 2-year follow-up period.</p>","PeriodicalId":93984,"journal":{"name":"Ear, nose, & throat journal","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-09-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142335009","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Objectives: To explore the risk factors of early postoperative taste disturbance (EPTD) after type I endoscopic tympanoplasty and operative modification strategies to improve taste disturbance. Methods: This was a controlled study. One hundred and twenty-four patients who underwent type I endoscopic tympanoplasty with tragal cartilage graft were separated evenly into control and modified groups. The full-thickness tragus cartilage graft was placed close to the bony annulus to ensure drum integrity in the control group, and in the modified group, the cartilage graft was not in contact with the posterior-superior bony annulus, and the inferior-posterior of the scutum. Univariate and multivariate models were used to analyze the possible factors affecting EPTD and the prognosis of taste recovery. Results: The incidence of EPTD was significantly lower in the modification group (24.19%) than in the control group (56.45%) (OR: 4.24, 95% CI: 1.93-9.33, P < .001). Surgical manipulation of the chorda tympani nerve resulted in a higher incidence of EPTD (OR: 2.43; 95% CI: 1.06-5.57, P = .035). The size of the graft did not affect taste disturbance. No difference in the taste recovery rate was observed between the control and test groups (Z = -1.57, P = .116) after 3 months. The recovery rate of patients with manipulated chorda tympani nerves was still lower than that of patients without at 3 months (Z = -2.74, P = .006). Conclusion: Modified surgery and reduced manipulation of the chorda tympani nerve effectively reduce EPTD. Manipulated chorda tympani nerves may have a persistent effect on taste recovery.
{"title":"Taste Disturbance After Endoscopic Tympanoplasty with Tragal Cartilage Graft and Improvement Strategies.","authors":"Yi-Bo Huang, Xin-Da Xu, Jihan Lyu, Yan-Mei Wang, Xiao Fu, Meng-Ye Ma, Binjun Chen, Min-Fang Sun, Dong-Dong Ren","doi":"10.1177/01455613241271635","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/01455613241271635","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Objectives:</b> To explore the risk factors of early postoperative taste disturbance (EPTD) after type I endoscopic tympanoplasty and operative modification strategies to improve taste disturbance. <b>Methods:</b> This was a controlled study. One hundred and twenty-four patients who underwent type I endoscopic tympanoplasty with tragal cartilage graft were separated evenly into control and modified groups. The full-thickness tragus cartilage graft was placed close to the bony annulus to ensure drum integrity in the control group, and in the modified group, the cartilage graft was not in contact with the posterior-superior bony annulus, and the inferior-posterior of the scutum. Univariate and multivariate models were used to analyze the possible factors affecting EPTD and the prognosis of taste recovery. <b>Results:</b> The incidence of EPTD was significantly lower in the modification group (24.19%) than in the control group (56.45%) (OR: 4.24, 95% CI: 1.93-9.33, <i>P</i> < .001). Surgical manipulation of the chorda tympani nerve resulted in a higher incidence of EPTD (OR: 2.43; 95% CI: 1.06-5.57, <i>P</i> = .035). The size of the graft did not affect taste disturbance. No difference in the taste recovery rate was observed between the control and test groups (<i>Z</i> = -1.57, <i>P</i> = .116) after 3 months. The recovery rate of patients with manipulated chorda tympani nerves was still lower than that of patients without at 3 months (<i>Z</i> = -2.74, <i>P</i> = .006). <b>Conclusion:</b> Modified surgery and reduced manipulation of the chorda tympani nerve effectively reduce EPTD. Manipulated chorda tympani nerves may have a persistent effect on taste recovery.</p>","PeriodicalId":93984,"journal":{"name":"Ear, nose, & throat journal","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-09-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142335070","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2024-09-27DOI: 10.1177/01455613241282610
Nicole G DeSisto, Rahul K Sharma, Elizabeth S Longino, Alexandra S Ortiz, Leslie R Kim, Sarah L Rohde, Shiayin F Yang
Objective: To examine trends in the gender composition of residents and faculty in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery residency programs in the United States and to investigate the correlation between women's representation in leadership positions and the proportion of women faculty and residents. Methods: A literature review was first performed to analyze trends in the gender composition of residents and faculty in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery (OHNS) residency programs. Current residency programs were then identified using the Electronic Residency Application Service 2023 Participating Specialties and Programs website. The following data was collected from each program website: gender of associated medical school dean, gender of department chair, gender of residency program director, and total number and gender of fellowship directors, faculty, and residents. Wilcoxon rank sum test and Fischer's exact test were used to analyze relationships between the number of women in leadership positions and the proportion of women faculty and residents. Results: An increase in the number of women chairs, residency program directors, residents, and faculty over the past decade is documented across published literature. One hundred twenty-three current academic residency programs were identified. Women accounted for 42%, 30%, 27%, and 8% of current residents, residency program directors, faculty, and department chairs, respectively. Department chair gender was significantly correlated with number of women faculty (P = .01). Any women in a leadership position were correlated with a statistically significant increase in median percent of women faculty (P = .006). Conclusion: Further understanding of how the mentorship of women promotes gender equity is necessary to promote gender diversity in OHNS.
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