Recordings of Superior Laryngeal Nerve Sensory Nerve Action Potentials in a Rat Model.

Objective: Superior laryngeal nerve (SLN) function is critical to laryngeal sensation. Sensory dysfunction in the larynx, mediated through the internal branch of the superior laryngeal nerve (iSLN), is thought to occur with aging and neurodegenerative disease. However, objective analysis of iSLN neurophysiology is difficult due to its anatomic location and small diameter.

Endoscopic Distance and its Impact on Quantified Age-related Vocal Fold Atrophy Measures.

Introduction: The bowing index (BI) and normalized glottal gap area (NGGA) are used to quantify vocal fold morphology in ARVA; however, the influence of the distance between the flexible laryngoscope lens and the target area is not known. The goal is to test whether the endoscopic distance impacts vocal fold morphology measurements in patients with ARVA during flexible video laryngostroboscopy (VLS).

Method: Patients with ARVA who underwent VLS were included.

A 5-year propensity-matched analysis of perioperative outcomes in patients with chronic kidney disease undergoing bariatric surgery.

Background: Bariatric surgery can improve renal function in patients with comorbid chronic kidney disease (CKD) and obesity. Additionally, bariatric surgery can enhance outcomes following renal transplantation. The safety of bariatric surgery in patients with CKD has been debated in the literature.

Battle of the buttress: 5-year propensity-matched analysis of staple-line reinforcement techniques from the MBSAQIP database.

Background: Vertical sleeve gastrectomy (VSG) has demonstrated to be safe; however, controversy remains on how to decrease major complications, particularly bleeding and leaks. There are variations in staple-line reinforcement techniques, including no reinforcement, oversewing, and buttressing. We sought to evaluate the effect of those methods on post-operative complications using the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation Quality Initiative Program (MBSAQIP) database.

Efficacy and safety of balloon dilation of eustachian tube in children: Systematic review and meta-analysis.

Objectives: Eustachian tube dysfunction is a common condition that may lead to otitis media with effusion, hearing loss and developmental delays in children. We sought to determine the efficacy and safety of balloon dilation of the eustachian tube (BDET) in the pediatric population.

Data Sources: Original studies of BDET in a pediatric population were identified in PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, Cochrane, Clinicaltrials.

Altered mental status is a predictor of poor outcomes in COVID-19 patients: A cohort study.

Introduction: Several studies have described typical clinical manifestations, including fever, cough, diarrhea, and fatigue with COVID-19 infection. However, there are limited data on the association between the presence of neurological manifestations on hospital admission, disease severity, and outcomes. We sought to investigate this correlation to help understand the disease burden.

Outcomes of Subtotal Parathyroidectomy Versus Total Parathyroidectomy With Autotransplantation for Tertiary Hyperparathyroidism: Multi-institutional Study.

Objectives: Due to the paucity of data and controversy regarding the preferred surgical approach for managing tertiary HPT, we sought to investigate the outcomes of different surgical approaches in managing this challenging disease.

Methods: We performed a multi-center retrospective study to include patients with tertiary HPT who underwent STPX or total parathyroidectomy with autotransplantation (TPX-A).

Results: One hundred five patients had kidney transplant, and 43 were on dialysis.