Comparison of Outcomes with the Use of Different Heat-Activated Crimping Prostheses in Stapedotomy.

Objective: To determine differences in failure rate and hearing outcomes of a completely encircling heat-activated crimping prosthesis (SMart 360°) compared to partially encircling prosthesis (SMart).

Study Design: Retrospective chart review.

Setting: Private neurotology tertiary referral center.

Resources Utilized by Otolaryngology Fellowship Directors When Determining Reputations of Residency Programs.

Objective: Residency program reputation is consistently reported as an important factor by fellowship directors when considering applicants. This study sets out to determine resources fellowship directors rely on when determining residency program reputation.

Study Design: Cross-sectional study.

Applied Anatomy of the Lower Eyelid Preseptal Space for Treating Ectropion and Retraction with Soft-Tissue Fillers.

Background: Lower eyelid malposition can result from age-related changes, such as ectropion, or postsurgical changes, such as retraction after lower lid blepharoplasty. The current accepted treatment is surgical, but soft-tissue fillers have been used as well, with good outcome. The underlying anatomy, which is incompletely described, would be useful information for practitioners desiring to provide minimally invasive injections of the lower eyelid.

Closure of Tracheocutaneous Fistulae in Patients With Challenged Wound Healing.

Objective: To describe and evaluate the surgical outcomes of multilayered closure of persistent tracheocutaneous fistulae (TCF) in patients with challenged wound healing.

Methods: A retrospective chart review of all patients who underwent closure of TCF by the senior author between October 2011 and December 2021 was performed. Age, body mass index (BMI), time between decannulation and TCF repair, medical comorbidities, procedure duration, length of hospitalization, and postoperative complications were recorded.

Recurrent Esthesioneuroblastoma: Long-Term Outcomes of Salvage Therapy.

Introduction: Esthesioneuroblastoma (ENB) is a rare malignant neoplasm arising from the olfactory epithelium of the cribriform plate. Although survival is excellent with a reported 5-year overall survival (OS) of 82%, recurrence is frequent and occurs in 40-50% of cases. This study investigates the characteristics of ENB recurrence and the subsequent prognosis of patients with recurrence.

A single center retrospective comparison of post-tonsillectomy hemorrhage between BiZact and Coblator.

Introduction: Over 550,000 tonsillectomies are performed every year. While post-tonsillectomy hemorrhage (PTH) has been studied in the coblator, bovie, and cold steel technique, there is a dearth of studies examining the post-tonsillectomy outcome using BiZact. This study examines the rate of BiZact PTH requiring control of hemorrhage in the OR and assess resident comfort using the device.

Development of video otoscopy quiz using a smartphone adaptable otoscope.

Background: Otoscopy examination can be challenging. Traditional teaching uses still image illustrations. Newer attempts use video samples to simulate the otoscopy exam which is a dynamic process.

Impact and Cost Effectiveness of Videonystagmography.

Objective: Videonystagmography (VNG) is a commonly ordered test to evaluate patients with vestibular complaints. To date, there are no evidence-based guidelines for evaluating patients presenting with vestibular symptoms. This study evaluates the cost effectiveness of VNG and the impact of VNG findings on patient management.

Patterns of pediatric cervical spine fractures in association with mandibular and facial fractures.

Objectives: To determine the incidence, demographics, and outcomes of concurrent cervical spine (C-spine) fractures in pediatric facial trauma.

Methods: The Kids' Inpatient Database (KID) from the 2016 Healthcare Cost Utilization Project (HCUP) was queried for various facial fractures using International Classification of Diseases Tenth Revision (ICD-10) diagnosis codes. Mandible fractures were further subdivided into fracture site.