Audiologic Outcomes After Cochlear Implantation in Prelingually Deaf Children Who Have Combined Anomalies or Disabilities.

Objective: To evaluate the audiologic outcomes after cochlear implantation (CI) in prelingually deaf children with comorbid disorders.

Study Design: Retrospective study.

Setting: Tertiary care academic center.

Speech Perception Ability and Subjective Satisfaction After Upgrade of Speech Processor in Cochlear Implantation.

Cochlear implant (CI) users face the decision of whether to upgrade to a new sound processor (SP) with technological advances. We wanted to assess the changes of speech perception ability and aided hearing thresholds as well as subjective satisfaction after upgrade to a new SP. Fifty-five patients who have used CI for 10 years or more and upgraded to a new SP were enrolled.

Consensus Statement: Postoperative Management After Balloon Dilation of the Eustachian Tube.

Objectives: Balloon dilation of the Eustachian tube (BDET) is widely recognized as a minimally invasive treatment for obstructive Eustachian tube dysfunction (ETD). We employed a Delphi consensus methodology to develop recommendations for the clinical management of BDET in cases of obstructive ETD.

Methods: A Delphi panel consisting of 26 expert physicians specializing in otology participated in two rounds of anonymous, iterative questionnaires.

In-house CAD/CAM fabricated repositioning guide in maxillary repositioning after Le Fort I osteotomy.

Objective: This study aimed to compare the accuracy of two transferring methods, which are the intermediate splint made by computer-aided design (CAD)/computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) and the customized maxillary repositioning guide for orthognathic surgery.

Materials And Methods: Patient data regarding virtual surgical simulations were collected. For analyzing the accuracy, the postoperative cone-beam computed tomography and preoperative simulation data were superimposed.

Does mandible ramus height asymmetry affect postoperative skeletal stability in orthognathic surgery patients?

Background: Relapses following orthognathic surgery have been reported to exceed 2% to 50%, depending on multiple factors. This study aimed to analyze the stability after orthognathic surgery in patients with mandibular ramus height asymmetry through 3D reconstruction using Cone-beam CT.

Methods: This retrospective cohort study investigated patients who underwent mandibular setback surgery using bilateral sagittal split ramus osteotomy.

Highly Sustainable h-BN Encapsulated MoS Hydrogen Evolution Catalysts.

Despite the importance of the stability of the 2D catalysts in harsh electrolyte solutions, most studies have focused on improving the catalytic performance of molybdenum disulfide (MoS) catalysts rather than the sustainability of hydrogen evolution. In previous studies, the vulnerability of MoS crystals is reported that the moisture and oxygen molecules can cause the oxidation of MoS crystals, accelerating the degradation of crystal structure. Therefore, optimization of catalytic stability is crucial for approaching practical applications in 2D catalysts.

Cortical volumetric changes after cochlear implantation in postlingually deaf adults: correlation with speech perception abilities.

This study aims to analyse the volumetric changes in brain MRI after cochlear implantation (CI), focusing on the speech perception in postlingually deaf adults. We conducted a prospective cohort study with 16 patients who had bilateral hearing loss and received unilateral CI. Based on the surgical side, patients were categorized into left and right CI groups.

Tinnitus reduction after active bone-conduction implantation in patients with single-sided deafness: a prospective multicenter study.

Purpose: Single-sided deafness (SSD) presents significant challenges for patients, including compromised sound localization, reduced speech recognition, and often, tinnitus. These issues are typically addressed using interventions such as cochlear implantation (CI) and bone conduction implant (BCI). However, evidence regarding the efficacy of BCI in reducing tinnitus in SSD patients remains limited.

Clinical Outcomes of Endoscopic Butterfly Inlay Cartilage Myringoplasty.

Objective: To review a 3-year case series of endoscopic butterfly inlay cartilage myringoplasty performed by a single surgeon (W.S.K.

Three-Dimensional Analysis of Bone Remodeling After Closed Treatment for Mandibular Condylar Head Fracture.

Closed treatment of mandibular condylar fractures has been used for its indications based on the fracture site, fracture status, and patient age. Posttreatment mandibular condyle size is associated with mandibular function; however, a few studies have reported bone remodeling patterns and volume changes in the condyle and glenoid fossa after mandibular condylar head fractures (CHFs). Therefore, volumetric changes in the mandibular condyle and glenoid fossa were analyzed in the present study, and bone remodeling patterns were evaluated after mandibular CHFs.

The Role of Measuring Preoperative Social Maturation Score in Children With Additional Needs Who Underwent Cochlear Implantation.

Background And Objectives: Additional needs refer to specific requirements or support for individuals with disabilities or syndromes. Intellectual ability is a crucial outcome determinant of a cochlear implant. The social quotient (SQ) is an indirect predictor of intellectual capacity and social skills.

Sirolimus-coated Eustachian tube balloon dilatation for treating Eustachian tube dysfunction in a rat model.

Eustachian tube balloon dilatation (ETBD) has shown promising results in the treatment of ET dysfunction (ETD); however, recurrent symptoms after ETBD frequently occur in patients with refractory ETD. The excessive pressure of balloon catheter during ETBD may induce the tissue hyperplasia and fibrotic changes around the injured mucosa. Sirolimus (SRL), an antiproliferative agent, inhibits tissue proliferation.

Condylar volume and positional changes following a bilateral sagittal split ramus osteotomy in skeletal class II and III malocclusions.

Background: Mandibular condyle remodeling and displacement are post-orthognathic surgery concerns that can potentially lead to occlusal issues after bilateral sagittal split ramus osteotomy. This retrospective study examined the relationship between condylar volume changes and position alterations after surgery in patients with skeletal class II and III malocclusions using cone-beam CT.

Methods: The study included 16 patients (6 with Class II malocclusion, 10 with Class III malocclusion) who underwent bilateral sagittal split ramus osteotomy at Chonnam National University Hospital.

Efficacy of the Bonebridge BCI602 for Adult Patients with Single-sided Deafness: A Prospective Multicenter Study.

Objective: To investigate the safety and efficacy of a novel active transcutaneous bone conduction implant (BCI) device for patients with single-sided deafness (SSD).

Study Design: Prospective cohort study.

Setting: Tertiary referral hospitals.

Prospective analysis of video head impulse tests in patients with acute posterior circulation stroke.

Background: Video head impulse tests (vHITs), assessing the vestibulo-ocular reflex (VOR), may be helpful in the differential diagnosis of acute dizziness. We aimed to investigate vHITs in patients with acute posterior circulation stroke (PCS) to examine whether these findings could exhibit significant abnormalities based on lesion locations, and to evaluate diagnostic value of vHIT in differentiating dizziness between PCS and vestibular neuritis (VN).

Methods: We prospectively recruited consecutive 80 patients with acute PCS and analyzed vHIT findings according to the presence of dorsal brainstem stroke (DBS).

Redox-Sensitive Delivery of Doxorubicin from Nanoparticles of Poly(ethylene glycol)-Chitosan Copolymer for Treatment of Drug-Resistant Oral Cancer Cells.

Reactive oxygen species (ROS)-sensitive polymer nanoparticles were synthesized for tumor targeting of an anticancer drug, doxorubicin (DOX). For this purpose, chitosan-methoxy poly(ethylene glycol) (mPEG) (ChitoPEG)-graft copolymer was synthesized and then DOX was conjugated to the backbone of chitosan using a thioketal linker. Subsequently, the chemical structure of the DOX-conjugated ChitoPEG copolymer (ChitoPEGthDOX) was confirmed via H nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectra.

Transoral Endoscopy-Assisted Tongue-Lip Adhesion With Modified Tongue Base Suspension in a Pierre-Robin Sequence: A Safe and Effective Technique.

Life-threatening airway obstruction is a major concern in patients with Pierre-Robin sequence. Tongue-lip adhesion (TLA) has been used to manage airway obstruction. The authors present the case of a female neonate with Pierre-Robin sequence who presented with airway obstruction and a cleft palate.

The experience of device failure after cochlear implantation.

Background: The present study describes the treatment of patients at a tertiary institution who experienced device failure after Cochlear Implantation (CI), as well as identifying prodromic symptoms that could assist in the timely identification and management of device failure.

Study Design: Retrospective database review (January 2000-May 2017).

Setting: Single tertiary hospital.

Long-Term Educational and Occupational Status of Prelingually Deaf Children Who Have Received a Cochlear Implant.

Objective: To investigate the long-term educational and occupational status of prelingually bilateral deaf children who received a cochlear implant (CI) before the age of 7, and to identify factors that influence these outcomes.

Study Design: Retrospective chart review.

Setting: Single tertiary care center.

Anatomical Features of Children With Mondini Dysplasia: Influence on Cochlear Implantation Performance.

Objective: To analyze the long-term auditory performance after cochlear implantation (CI) and identify anatomical features of Mondini dysplasia associated with post-CI outcomes.

Study Design: Retrospective study.

Setting: Tertiary care academic center.

Can Fracture Reduction be Attempted Through a 3D-Printed Guide Template Without Maxillomandibular Fixation?

Background: Computer-aided design and manufacturing (CAD/CAM) is widely used in clinical practice. This technology may change existing methods for mandibular fracture management.

Purpose: The purpose of this in-vitro study was to determine if the reduction for mandibular symphysis fracture can be performed without maxillomandibular fixation (MMF) using 3-dimensional (3D)-printed template.

The rat eustachian tube: Anatomical, histological, and radiological features.

Purpose: This study investigated the anatomical and histological characteristics of the rat Eustachian tube (E-tube) and the feasibility of Eustachian tubography in a rat model.

Materials And Methods: Fifteen male Wistar rats were used in this study, and the bilateral E-tubes of each rat were examined. Ten E-tubes were used for anatomical studies, another ten for histological analysis, and the other ten for Eustachian tubography.

Preliminary results of absorbable magnesium stent for treating eustachian tube dysfunction in a porcine model.

Absorbable magnesium (Mg) stents have an attractive biocompatibility and rapid degradation rate, but their degradable behavior and efficacy in the Eustachian tube (ET) have not yet been investigated. In this study, the degradable behavior of the Mg stent in artificial nasal mucus was evaluated. The Mg stents in the porcine ET model were also investigated to evaluate their safety and efficacy.

Tapered self-expandable metallic stent optimized for Eustachian tube morphology in a porcine ET model.

Several investigations on the feasibility of stent placement into the Eustachian tube (ET) are being conducted. However, stents optimized for the anatomical structure of the ET have not yet been developed. In this study, the efficacy and safety of a self-expandable metallic stent (SEMS) optimized for porcine ET morphology was investigated.

Open versus closed treatment for extracapsular fracture of the mandibular condyle.

Objectives: Selection of treatment methods for mandibular condylar fractures remains controversial. In this study, we investigated treatment methods for condylar fractures to determine the indications for open or closed reduction. Patients and.