Normative Values of the Repetitive Saliva Swallow Test and Clinical Factors Affecting the Test Scores in Healthy Adults.

The Repetitive Saliva Swallow Test (RSST) is a screening test for oropharyngeal dysphagia during which the subject is asked to perform as many empty swallows as possible in 30 s. Previous validation studies found a cutoff value of 3 > swallows as pathological. The aims of this study were to establish the normative values of the RSST and to examine the effect of clinical factors on RSST scores in healthy adults.

The impact of different anticoagulants and antiplatelets regimens on acute epistaxis outcomes.

Background: The impact of anticoagulants (AC) and antiplatelets (AP) on the management of acute epistaxis remains unclear. This study investigated the association between AC/AP therapy and treatment outcomes in patients with acute epistaxis.

Methodology: A retrospective analysis of patients presented to the otolaryngology emergency room with acute epistaxis (2014-2022).

The impact of iodine deficiency exposure on thyroid nodule cytology and pathology - A single institute, case-control study.

Objective: The association between follicular carcinoma and iodine deficiency (ID) is based on epidemiological studies and their inherent biases. The aim of the study was to assess the impact of long-term ID exposure on thyroid nodule cytology and final pathology in a distinct group of patients within a single institution.

Methods: Ethiopian origin patients were compared to an aged-matched group of non-Ethiopian patients.

In-office KTP laser treatment for laryngeal pathologies: 5-years outcomes.

Introduction: In the past two decades, laser systems were introduced into the office setting for laryngeal pathologies, offering the advantages of a shorter procedure and recovery. To date, long-term data on outcomes is limited. This study aims to evaluate the efficacy and safety of the office-based potassium-titanyl-phosphate (KTP) laser procedure for laryngeal pathologies.

Has COVID-19 Changed Pediatric Acute Rhinosinusitis Epidemiology During the First 2 Pandemic Years?

Objective: To study national pediatric acute rhinosinusitis (ARS) burden fluctuations before and during the first 2 coronavirus-19 (COVID) years, characterized by alternating lockdown and relaxation periods, the introduction of COVID vaccines, and the emergence of nonalpha COVID variants.

Methods: This was a cross-sectional, population-based study covering the 3 pre-COVID years and the first 2 COVID years from a big database of the largest Israeli Health Maintenance Organization. For comparison purposes, we explored ARS burden trends with those of urinary tract infection (UTI), which is unrelated to viral diseases.

Fluctuations in Pediatric Acute Otitis Media Burden During the First Two COVID-19 Years in Israel.

Background: To study pediatric acute otitis media (AOM) burden fluctuations before and during the first two COVID years, which were characterized by measures to reduce the spread of airborne diseases. We used urinary tract infection (UTI) as a comparison infection.

Methods: This was a cross-sectional study encompassing three pre-COVID years (March 1, 2017-February 29, 2020) and the first two COVID years (March 1, 2020-February 28, 2021, and March 1, 2021-February 28, 2022).

Sino-nasal hemangiopericytoma: a case series and systematic literature review.

Background: Hemangiopericytoma is a rare tumor of the sino-nasal tract. Its clinical behavior is controversial. Whereas some describe an indolent course, others consider it to be an aggressive lesion with a tendency toward rapid local recurrence.

Validating the 'CUT score' risk stratification tool for indeterminate thyroid nodules using the Bethesda system for reporting thyroid cytopathology.

Purpose: Managing intermediate thyroid nodules remains challenging. The CUT score is an Italian metanalysis-based cytologic (SIAPEC-IAP) scoring system, designed to assist clinicians. However, it was never evaluated against the Bethesda system for reporting thyroid cytopathology (BSRTC).

Endoscopic dacryocystorhinostomy among the old and oldest-old populations - A case control study.

Objective: Despite increased risks of nasolacrimal duct obstruction (NLDO) with age, and the continuous growth of the old population proportion, data on endoscopic dacryocystorhinostomy (eDCR) among the old is lacking. This study aims to evaluate long-term eDCR efficacy and safety in the old and oldest-old population.

Methods: A retrospective case-control study of patients aged 80 ≤ (oldest-old) and 65-79 (old) compared with younger controls who underwent eDCR, between 2002 and 2017.

Inflammatory Profile of Antrochoanal Polyps in the Caucasian Population - A Histologic Study.

Background: Antrochoanal polyp (ACP) is a rare and unique unilateral nasal polyp. In contrast to diffuse primary chronic rhinosinusitis (d-CRS) the inflammatory profile of ACP in the Caucasian population have not been determined.

Objective: The purpose of the study is to describe and differentiate the inflammatory features of ACP compared with d-CRS and its phenotypic subgroups and hypertrophic turbinates (HT) in the Caucasian population, and compare the mast and plasma cell marker expression of each pathology.

The role of endoscopic sphenopalatine artery ligation in the management of persistent epistaxis - A 15-year single-center experience.

Purpose: Managing persistent epistaxis poses a great challenge for the otolaryngologist. Despite continuous development in treatment methods, no universal guideline has been commonly adopted. Among the popular methods is endoscopic sphenopalatine artery ligation (ESPAL).

The impact of allergies and smoking status on nasal mucosa of hypertrophied turbinates - an immunohistologic analysis.

Allergies and smoking are common reasons for nasal mucosa inflammations, which in turn, cause nasal obstructions. Nevertheless, the impact of coexisting allergies and smoking on nasal mucosa inflammation has not been studied. To study the impact of smoking with relation to allergies on nasal mucosa histology and to characterize an immunologic profile using immunohistochemical (IHC) staining.

Long-term Outcomes for Revision Endoscopic Dacryocystorhinostomy-The Effect of the Primary Approach.

Objectives/hypothesis: Revision endoscopic dacryocystorhinostomy (END-DCR) is the preferred approach for failed primary surgeries, yet quality data on long-term outcomes are lacking. This study aimed to evaluate three aspects of revision END-DCR: 5-year success rates, patient satisfaction, and the primary surgical approach's possible impact on revision.

Methods: This retrospective study included all revision END-DCRs conducted at Kaplan Medical Center between the years 2002 and 2015.

Five- and 10-Year Outcomes for Primary Endoscopic Dacryocystorhinostomy: Failure Rate and Risk Factors.

Introduction: Endoscopic dacryocystorhinostomy (eDCR) is the preferred approach for nasolacrimal duct obstruction, yet quality data on long-term outcomes is lacking.

Study Design: A retrospective study in a single, academic institution.

Objective: To assess the 5- and 10-year success rates of eDCR, and its associated risks.

Down-Expression of Kinin Receptors in Allergic Nasal Polyps Epithelia: An Immunohistochemistry Study.

Objectives: To investigate the expression of B1 and B2 receptors in patients with nasal polyps (NPs) compared to controls.

Study Design: Retrospective case series.

Settings: Single academic center.

Development of the nasopharynx: A radiological study of children.

The relation between pharyngeal tonsil and the bony nasopharynx determines the nasopharyngeal airway patency. Despite its importance, an anatomical study utilizing advanced imaging has not been conducted. The aim of the study was to evaluate the pharyngeal tonsil and bony nasopharynx depth and their ratio (adenoid-nasopharyngeal ratio [ANR]) with relation to sex and age in the general pediatric population.

Local inflammatory reaction to benign, pre-malignant and malignant glottic lesions: A matched case-control study.

Objectives: To study the inflammatory infiltrates associated with the different stages of laryngeal carcinogenesis.

Design: Observational, matched case-control study of histopathologic specimens.

Setting: An academic referral centre.

[THE RATIONALE OF MINIMALLY INVASIVE SINUS TECHNIQUE (MIST)].

Chronic rhinosinusitis is one of the most common diseases in the world. Mucosal contact in narrow draining pathways of the sinuses (called transition spaces) may lead to chronic sinusitis by disruption of mucociliary clearance, stasis and blockage of mucous flow. Minimal invasive sinus technique (MIST) is a targeted procedure designed to address the transition spaces surrounding the natural sinus ostia.

Early and Late Recurrent Epistaxis Admissions: Patterns of Incidence and Risk Factors.

Objective Epistaxis is a common complaint, yet few studies have focused on the incidence and risk factors of recurrent epistaxis. Our objective was to determine the patterns of incidence and risk factors for recurrent epistaxis admission (REA). Study Design Case series with chart review.

Volumetric analysis of the maxillary, sphenoid and frontal sinuses: A comparative computerized tomography based study.

Objective: To study volume characteristics of the maxillary, sphenoid and frontal sinuses among healthy Caucasians adults, using computed tomography (CT) scans.

Methods: A retrospective, case series study in a single academic center, CT scans of 201 consecutive adult subjects, performed between January and September 2014, were reviewed for the volume and dimensions of the paranasal sinuses. Patients with documented sinus pathology or lack of pneumatization were excluded.

Does narrow band imaging improve preoperative detection of glottic malignancy? A matched comparison study.

Objectives/hypothesis: The primary suspicion for glottic malignancy during office laryngoendoscopy is based on lesion appearance. Previous studies investigating laryngeal use of narrow band imaging (NBI) are mostly descriptive. The additive value of NBI relative to white light (WL) requires further investigation.

Sino-Nasal Outcome Test-22: Translation, Cross-cultural Adaptation, and Validation in Hebrew-Speaking Patients.

Objective: To perform the translation, cross-cultural adaptation, and validation of the Sino-Nasal Outcome Test-22 (SNOT-22) questionnaire to the Hebrew language.

Study Design And Setting: A single-center prospective cross-sectional study.

Subjects And Methods: Seventy-three chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) patients and 73 patients without sinonasal disease filled the Hebrew version of the SNOT-22 questionnaire.

Nasal obstruction and recurrent sinusitis caused by bilateral pneumatized ethmoid bullae.

The presentation of an enlarged pneumatized bulla ethmoidalis (BE) that obstructs the ethmoid infundibulum has not been previously reported. We report such a case in a 23-year-old woman who presented with recurrent acute rhinosinusitis and chronic rhinosinusitis. The obstruction had been caused by inferior and anterior pneumatization of the BE.