Publications by authors named "Joshua C Hwang"

Congenital midline cervical cleft (CMCC) is an extraordinarily rare midline lesion that is present at birth. The lesion can cause micrognathia and cervical contracture via underlying traction on the mandible. It is essential to recognize the condition and excise the lesion within 1 year of diagnosis to mitigate long term cosmetic and functional problems.

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Objective: Historically, early surgical management of frontal sinus outflow tract (FSOT) fractures has been standard practice. There has been a paradigm shift toward nonsurgical or delayed management. Unfortunately, clinical indications and treatment outcomes for this approach are poorly understood.

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Background: Nasopharyngeal oncocytic lesions are a spectrum of benign lesions that represent a reactive or hyperplastic response to chronic inflammation. Though oncocytic lesions are typically asymptomatic, unilateral, and benign, this article discusses a rare case of large, bilateral oncocytic cysts and downstream otologic sequelae with a focus on identifying and discussing similar disease processes.

Methods: Case report and literature review.

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Objective: To determine the efficacy of preoperative gabapentin on patient-reported pain levels and postoperative opioid requirements following sinonasal surgery.

Study Design: Retrospective review.

Setting: Academic institution.

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