The Use of a Surgical Spoon in the Removal of Substernal Goiter.

Goiter with substernal extension is common, with a reported incidence of up to 20% in patients undergoing thyroidectomy. It has been shown that the vast majority of substernal goiters can be removed through a cervical incision. However, if this is not possible, a sternotomy is usually required, which could add significant morbidity to an otherwise routine operation.

Primary diffuse large B-cell lymphoma of the major salivary glands: Increasing incidence and survival.

Background: Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma (DLBCL) of the major salivary glands is a rare high-grade malignancy that often presents with vague symptoms. This study aimed to evaluate its incidence and prognosis on a population level.

Methods: The Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results database was queried for cases of major salivary gland DLBCL.

Pharmacological Prevention of Noise-induced Hearing Loss: A Systematic Review.

Objective: This study aims to explore and determine the effectiveness of current pharmacologic agents for the prevention of noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL) via a systematic review.

Databases Reviewed: The PubMed, Scopus, ClinicalTrials.gov, and Cochrane Library databases were searched from inception through February 6, 2020.

Hearing Outcomes of Treatment for Acute Noise-induced Hearing Loss: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.

Objective: To determine the efficacy of various treatment modalities used for acute noise-induced hearing loss (aNIHL) from acute acoustic trauma (AAT) via a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Data Sources: PubMed, Cochrane, and Scopus databases.

Study Selection: The scientific literature was searched up to October 2018 for articles evaluating hearing outcomes after treatment of aNIHL.

Preferences in stapes surgery among American otological society otologists.

Objective: Stapes surgery is technically challenging, yet its methodology is not standardized. We aim to elucidate preferences in stapes surgery among American Otological Society (AOS) otologists and determine if any common practice patterns exist.

Study Design: Cross-sectional study via emailed questionnaire.

Incidence and survival trends of parotid malignancies over 42 years.

Background: There is a paucity of information regarding the incidence and survival of parotid malignancies over time.

Methods: The Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results population-based cancer registry was queried for parotid malignancies from 1973 to 2015.

Results: The age-adjusted incidence of parotid malignancies has increased by 58.

Carcinoma ex pleomorphic adenoma: A review of incidence, demographics, risk factors, and survival.

Purpose: Identify variables that are independent predictors of survival in carcinoma ex pleomorphic adenoma (CXPA) of the major salivary glands using a population-based database and evaluate the incidence and management strategies for this rare malignancy.

Materials And Methods: The Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results (SEER) database was queried for all cases of major salivary gland CXPA from 1973 to 2015.

Results: Of the 619 patients identified, the parotid gland was the most common site of involvement (76.

Salivary Carcinosarcoma: An Extremely Rare and Highly Aggressive Malignancy.

Objectives/hypothesis: Carcinosarcomas represent a rare entity of mixed malignant tumors of the salivary gland with limited evidence regarding management strategies. We aim to demonstrate the incidence, prognostic factors, and conduct a survival analysis for this aggressive malignancy.

Study Design: Retrospective database review.