Tissue Sealant Impact on Skull Base Reconstruction Outcomes: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Objective: Despite significant advances in understanding of skull base reconstruction principles, the role of tissue sealants in modifying postoperative cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leak outcomes remains controversial. We evaluate postoperative CSF leak incidence associated with tissue sealant use in skull base defect repair during endoscopic skull base surgery (ESBS).

Data Sources: Web of Science, PubMed/MEDLINE, Scopus, and Cochrane Library.

Identifying Core Journals in Otolaryngology: A Bibliometric Analysis.

Objectives: As research in otolaryngology continues to expand rapidly, it is important to identify core journals to keep clinicians updated with the latest advances. This study is the first to characterize core journals in otolaryngology.

Methods: Using h-index and impact factor (IF), the top 15 NLM-indexed otolaryngology journals were selected for analysis.

Female Representation Among CORE Grant Recipients by Research Subspeciality.

This study evaluates the gender distribution of Centralized Otolaryngology Research Efforts (CORE) grants by research subspeciality over the past decade. Demographic information on CORE grant recipients from 2010 to 2019 was extracted through an Internet search, and research projects were categorized by subspeciality. Of 343 grants awarded during this period, 127 (37%) were awarded to women.