Definitive Radiotherapy Surgery for the Treatment of Verrucous Carcinoma of the Larynx: A National Cancer Database Study.

 Traditionally, larger lesions of laryngeal verrucous carcinoma are treated with surgical excision, with definitive radiotherapy generally reserved for smaller lesions. However, data utilizing modern databases is limited.  The authors sought to assess, utilizing the National Cancer Database, whether overall survival for patients with laryngeal verrucous carcinoma was equivalent when treated with definitive radiotherapy versus definitive surgery.

Systematic review of neuroendocrine carcinomas of the oropharynx.

Data describing features and management of oropharyngeal neuroendocrine carcinomas (NEC) remain sparse. A systematic review was performed. Patients were stratified by treatment modality and examined for disease progression and survival outcomes.

Endocrine mucin-producing sweat gland carcinoma: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Background: Endocrine mucin-producing sweat gland carcinoma is a rare, under-reported cutaneous adnexal tumor that is often misdiagnosed and has an unknown incidence of metastasis.

Objective: To determine the incidence of metastasis and tumor recurrence, as well as diagnostic accuracy and current trends in treatment modality.

Methods: A search was performed following the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses guidelines.

Eustachian Tube Balloon Dilation: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Treatment Outcomes.

Objective: To examine the effectiveness of eustachian tube balloon dilation for the treatment of eustachian tube dysfunction.

Data Sources: PubMed, Scopus, and Google Scholar.

Review Methods: A systematic review of eustachian tube balloon dilation for the treatment of eustachian tube dysfunction was conducted following Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis (PRISMA) guidelines to identify randomized control trials and prospective and retrospective studies published prior to January 31, 2019.

The Physiologic Role of Corticosteroids in Menière's Disease: An Update on Glucocorticoid-mediated Pathophysiology and Corticosteroid Inner Ear Distribution.

: There are multiple treatment options for Ménière's disease (MD), including dietary modifications, aminoglycoside therapy, and surgery. All have limitations, ranging from limited effectiveness to permanent hearing loss. Corticosteroids have long been used to manage MD due to their relative efficacy and tolerability, but the exact mechanism for disease alleviation is uncertain.

Utilization of ultrasound for diagnostic evaluation and management of peritonsillar abscesses.

Purpose Of Review: We outlined the management of peritonsillar abscess (PTA) through the use of ultrasound, an imaging modality that continues to emerge as a diverse diagnostic and treatment tool. Our review compares the use of ultrasound to alternative diagnostic modalities, particularly computed tomography (CT). Further, the review evaluates how ultrasound can be used to help facilitate guided drainage of PTA and serve as a suitable alternative to more invasive management options.