Nocturnal mouth-taping and social media: A scoping review of the evidence.

Objective: Across social media, nocturnal mouth-taping has been credited with benefits from increased energy and immunity to improved dental health. This scoping review summarizes the literature on mouth-taping and prominent social media claims pertaining to this practice.

Data Sources: PubMed and Embase were searched using terms related to nocturnal mouth-taping.

Risk of recurrence after neoadjuvant chemotherapy and transoral robotic surgery in patients with oropharynx cancer that avoid adjuvant radiation.

Background: De-escalation strategies for newly-diagnosed p16-positive oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma (p16+ OPSCC), aim to reduce treatment-related morbidity without compromising disease control. One strategy is neoadjuvant cisplatin and docetaxel chemotherapy (NAC + S) before transoral robotic surgery, with pathology-based risk-adapted adjuvant treatment.

Methods: We examined the recurrence-free survival (RFS) for patients who received NAC + S.

Complications Associated with Microdebriders in Otolaryngology Procedures from 2011 to 2021: A MAUDE Study.

Objective: The microdebrider is a powered surgical instrument that is widely used in the field of otolaryngology. We aim to identify the type and frequency of device malfunctions, patient complications, and subsequent interventions related to the use of microdebriders.

Study Design: Cross-sectional analysis.

Complications associated with energy-based devices during thyroidectomy from 2010-2020.

Objective: Harmonic Focus (Ethicon, Johnson and Johnson, Cincinnati, OH, USA), LigaSure Small Jaw (Medtronic, Covidien Products, Minneapolis, MN, USA), and Thunderbeat Open Fine Jaw (Olympus, Japan) are electrosurgical instruments used widely in head and neck surgery. The study aims to compare device malfunctions, adverse events to patients, operative injuries, and interventions related to Harmonic, LigaSure, and Thunderbeat use during thyroidectomy.

Methods: The US Food and Drug Administration's Manufacture and User Facility Device Experience (MAUDE) database was queried for adverse events associated with Harmonic, LigaSure, and Thunderbeat from January 2005 to August 2020.

Trends in Swallowing Outcomes Following Deintensified Treatment in Selected p16+ Oropharyngeal Carcinoma.

Objective: Identify trends in swallowing outcomes in p16+ oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma following neoadjuvant chemotherapy+surgery (NAC+S) versus neoadjuvant chemotherapy+surgery+radiation (NAC+S+R).

Study Design: Cohort study.

Setting: Single academic institution.

Complications associated with PEAK PlasmaBlade from 2010 to 2020 from MAUDE.

The pulse-electron avalanche knife (PEAK) PlasmaBlade 3.0 and 4.0 (Medtronic, Minneapolis, MN) is an electrosurgical technology that is widely used in surgery.

Ultrasound-guided ethanol sclerotherapy for multifocal unilateral Warthin's tumor after partial parotidectomy.

Introduction: Warthin's tumor, also known as papillary cystadenoma lymphomatosum, is one of the most common benign salivary gland neoplasms. The current first-line treatment for Warthin's tumor is parotidectomy. However, surgical resection has the risk of complications including facial nerve weakness and Frey's syndrome.

Comparison of quality of life outcomes in a de-intensification treatment regimen for p16 + oropharyngeal cancer.

Background: Platinum and taxane-based neoadjuvant chemotherapy with surgery (NAC + S) is a novel de-intensified treatment modality that is currently under investigation.

Methods: All patients treated for HPV positive OPSCC with NAC + S at a single institution between 2006 and 2020 were contacted to complete the University of Washington Quality of life questionnaire (UW-QOL) at least 2 years following the completion of treatment.

Results: The UW-QOL surveys were received from 25 of 48 eligible patients (52.

Diagnostic performance of the second-generation molecular tests in the assessment of indeterminate thyroid nodules: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Objective: The objective of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to evaluate the diagnostic performance of the second-generation molecular tests in the diagnosis of thyroid nodules with indeterminate fine-needle aspiration biopsy results.

Methods: We searched PubMed, Google Scholar, Scopus, and Cochrane Library for studies published between January 2017 and March 2021. Inclusion criteria were indeterminate thyroid results from fine-needle aspiration (FNA) that included Bethesda categories III and IV, use of Afirma GSC, Thyroseq v3, and ThyGeNext as an index test, and conclusive histopathological results.

Comparing postoperative outcomes using electrocautery versus cold-knife de-epithelialization of dermal fat graft in parotidectomy reconstruction.

Purpose: The present study was developed to evaluate the effectiveness of a simple rapid technique for de-epithelializing cutaneous flaps and grafts in parotidectomy reconstruction.

Materials And Methods: 109 patients who underwent a parotidectomy with abdominal free dermal fat graft (FDFG) reconstruction between 2018 and 2021 were evaluated based on demographic factors, past medical/surgical history, type of parotidectomy performed, operative factors, and post-operative complications. These data were then stratified based on de-epithelialization technique as well as tumor malignancy status to determine any differences in complication rates or perioperative factors between electrocautery (EC) and cold knife (CK) techniques within both benign and malignant subgroups.

Complications associated with Dermabond® during head and neck surgery: MAUDE and literature review.

Introduction: Dermabond® is a liquid surgical sealant containing 2-octyl-cyanoacrylate that has been widely used during head and neck surgeries. This study aims to provide a summary of adverse events related to Dermabond® in head and neck procedures as reported in the MAUDE database, and to report a complete overview of all documented adverse events related to Dermabond® use in current literature.

Methods: The US Food and Drug Administration's Manufacturer and User Facility Device Experience (MAUDE) database was queried for reports of adverse events related to Dermabond® use from January 1, 2010, to February 1, 2020.

Swallowing Function Following Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy and Transoral Robotic Surgery for Oropharyngeal Carcinoma: A 2-Year Follow-up.

Objective: To evaluate 2-year follow-up swallowing function in patients with human papillomavirus-related oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma (HPV+ OPSCC) who completed neoadjuvant chemotherapy and transoral robotic surgery (NAC+S).

Study Design: Retrospective analysis of patients with OPSCC treated with NAC+S between 2010 and 2021.

Setting: A single academic institution.

Otorhinolaryngology Manifestations of Systemic Illness.

Ear-nose-throat (ENT) manifestations are among the most frequently observed clinical features of systemic illnesses. The patients often present with overt findings of head and neck lesions such as salivary gland swelling or lymphadenopathy. In contrast, patients may present with covert findings of auditory, nasal, and laryngeal symptoms that are less obvious and are often overlooked.

A rare case of Hidradenoma of the lower lip.

Hidradenoma are rare benign tumors with eccrine or apocrine differentiation that most often presents as a small, firm, solitary dermal nodule. At times, hidradenoma shows striking cytologic and histologic similarity to other neoplasms, including its malignant counterpart, hidradenocarcinoma. We present the first reported case of benign hidradenoma of the lower lip.

Efficacy of ethanol ablation as a treatment of benign head and neck cystic lesions.

Objective: To evaluate the efficacy and safety of ethanol ablation in the treatment of benign head and neck cystic lesions.

Methods: A total of 25 patients who received ethanol ablation (EA) of head and neck cystic lesions by an otolaryngologist at a single institution between October 2017 and October 2020 were identified. Patient demographics, clinical characteristics, treatment details, and treatment outcomes at follow up visits were obtained by retrospective review of electronic medical records.

Complications associated with PlasmaBlade TnA during tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy from 2010 to 2020: A MAUDE study.

Purpose: The pulsed-electron avalanche knife (PEAK) PlasmaBlade TnA (Medtronic, n.d.) is a relatively new electrosurgical technology that is used widely in head and neck surgery (Medtronic Manuals, n.

Ultrasound-guided ethanol sclerotherapy for non-surgical treatment of Warthin's tumor.

Background: Currently, the first line treatment for Warthin's tumor (WT) is parotidectomy. There is a paucity of data evaluating the safety and efficacy of non-surgical treatments for patients not amenable to surgery. Ultrasound guided ethanol sclerotherapy (UGES) has been successfully used for the management of lymphangiomans of the head and neck, thyroid nodules, and thyroid cysts.

Obesity is a predictor of increased morbidity after tracheostomy.

Objective: The purpose of this study was to analyze the relationship between body mass index (BMI) and 30-day morbidity and mortality risk in patients undergoing tracheostomy using the American College of Surgeons National Quality Improvement Program (ACS-NSQIP).

Study Design: This is a retrospective, cross-sectional, cohort study.

Setting: Patients were identified with Current Procedural Terminology codes in the ACS-NSQIP database.

Oropharyngeal hemorrhage in patients with COVID-19: A multi-institutional case series.

Background: Patients with COVID-19 who are intubated and require mechanical ventilation have been observed to have oropharyngeal bleeding necessitating otolaryngology intervention.

Methods: We report five cases of oropharyngeal hemorrhage in COVID-19 patients on mechanical ventilation requiring evaluation by otolaryngologists at George Washington University Hospital (GWUH) and Boston Medical Center (BMC) from March to April 2020. Institutional Review Board at both institutions exempted this study from informed consent because there were no identifiable patient characteristics, photographs, or imaging studies included.

Outpatient Parotidectomy: A Retrospective Series.

Objectives: Recent literature suggests that outpatient head and neck surgery is safe and may decrease costs. This study assesses whether outpatient parotidectomy differs in complication type and rate from inpatient surgery.

Methods: Patients who underwent parotidectomy at our institution from 2011 to 2019 were retrospectively reviewed and divided by inpatient or outpatient status.

Assessment of YouTube as an Educational Tool in Teaching Key Indicator Cases in Otolaryngology During the COVID-19 Pandemic and Beyond: Neck Dissection.

Objectives: YouTube has become the preferred resource for trainees in otolaryngology to prepare for surgery. This study aimed to compare the evaluation by 2 attending physicians and 2 resident physicians of the quality of videos on YouTube on neck dissection, a key indicator case in head and neck surgery. The authors aimed to assess the quality and quantity of YouTube videos available for development of a virtual surgical educational curriculum for trainees in otolaryngology.

A cost effective custom dental guard for transoral robotic surgery.

There has been an increasing use of transoral robotic surgery (TORS) as studies have demonstrated its effectiveness for treating a variety of conditions. Postoperative complications of TORS include hemorrhage, tooth injury, dehydration, aspiration pneumonia, and prolonged percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) tube dependency. Dental injury has not been adequately discussed although it has been reported to be a common complication in multiple studies, with repair costs ranging from $700 to $3000 and average time spent to address the injury estimated to be 2.