Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma in Adolescents and Young Adults: Survivorship Patterns and Disparities.

Purpose: Adolescent and young adult (AYA) head and neck cancer (HNC) patients require longer term follow-ups as they age; yet, little is known about factors associated with survivorship in this population. We aimed to describe nonclinical factors associated with HNC survivorship among AYAs.

Methods: In this retrospective cohort study, the Surveillance, Epidemiology and End Results 18 database from 2007 to 2014 was queried.

Butterfly cartilage tympanoplasty outcomes: A single-institution experience and literature review.

Purpose: In 1998, Dr. Eavey described the trans-canal inlay butterfly cartilage tympanoplasty technique, also known as cartilage button tympanoplasty. Many retrospective studies have since demonstrated its efficacy and decreased operative time when compared to underlay and overlay tympanoplasty techniques.

External Auditory Canal Foreign Body Extraction Outcomes.

Objectives: To compare pediatric external auditory canal (EAC) foreign body extraction outcomes by clinical setting and identify factors predictive of successful removal.

Methods: Retrospective review of pediatric patients with EAC foreign bodies to a single institution emergency department (ED) and otolaryngology clinic (OTO) between January 2010 and April 2015. Patient characteristics, foreign body type, removal attempts, instrumentation utilized, and complications were evaluated with respect to clinical setting and patient outcome.

Scalp Rotation Flap for Reconstruction of Complex Soft Tissue Defects.

Importance Scalp reconstructions may be required after tumor resection or trauma. The inherent anatomy of the scalp presents challenges and may limit reconstructive options. Objective To describe and investigate the scalp rotation flap as a reconstructive technique for complex soft tissue defects.

Otolaryngologic surgery in children with trisomy 18 and 13.

Objectives: Trisomy 18 and 13 are the most common autosomal trisomy disorders after Down syndrome. Given the high mortality rate (5-10% one-year survival), trisomy 18 and 13 were historically characterized as uniformly lethal and palliation was the predominant management approach. Management strategy has shifted with recognition that through medical and surgical intervention, children with trisomy 18 and 13 can achieve developmental milestones, live meaningful lives, and exhibit long-term survival.

Radiographic and anatomic characterization of the nasal septal swell body.

Objective: To analyze the radiographic, anatomic, and histologic characteristics of the nasal septal swell body.

Design: Computer-aided analysis of magnetic resonance images (MRIs) and histologic examination of cadaveric nasal septa.

Setting: Tertiary medical center.

Advances in surgical navigation.

Surgical navigation technology provides real-time intraoperative localization of surgical instruments within the field. These systems are highly accurate, assist with preoperative planning, and improve surgeon confidence. The industry has recently responded to the growing trend of treatment in ambulatory surgical centers by offering surgical navigation devices that are more compact, less expensive and more user-friendly than conventional devices.

Adenotonsillectomy for obstructive sleep apnea in obese children: a meta-analysis.

Objective: The purpose of this study was to determine the effectiveness of adenotonsillectomy (T&A) for treating obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in obese children.

Data Sources: PubMed and Ovid databases.

Review Methods: A meta-analysis of studies that reported sleep parameters in obese children with OSA before and after T&A.