Qualitative Exploration of Contraceptive Knowledge in Men and Women.

Objectives: The level of knowledge about contraceptives overall is low in the United States. This qualitative study adds to the literature that explores gendered differences in contraceptive knowledge. Specifically, we examined knowledge regarding different contraceptive methods, directions on use, mechanism of action, efficacy, and adverse effects.

Measurement of Nasal Contour Landmarks in Septorhinoplasties with Special Regard to the Course of Postoperative Swelling Using a Three-Dimensional Camera.

The integration of three-dimensional (3D) cameras into clinical practice for pre-operative planning and post-operative monitoring of rhinoplasties remains controversial. However, this technology offers the advantage of capturing the 3D surface without exposing patients to potentially harmful radiation. Continuous assessment allows the follow-up of swelling patterns, cartilage alignment, and bone remodeling.

Characterization of Fat Used for the Optimization of the Soft Tissue Envelope of the Nose in Rhinoplasty.

Septorhinoplasty (SRP) is one of the most common aesthetic procedures worldwide. A thin or scarred soft tissue envelope, especially in the context of secondary SRP, can lead to unpredictable scarring, shrinkage, and discoloration of the skin. Other than the careful preparation of the soft tissue mantle, no gold standard exists to minimize the above-mentioned risks.

Comparison of three-dimensional imaging of the nose using three different 3D-photography systems: an observational study.

Background: New 3D technologies for superficial soft tissue changes, especially in plastic and reconstructive surgical procedures, can improve the planning and documentation of facial surgeries. The purpose of this study was to compare and determine the applicability and feasibility of three different 3D-photography systems in clinical practice imaging the nose.

Methods: A total of 16 healthy non-operated noses were included in this prospective study.

[Disproving the myth of "abscess weather" predisposing to peritonsillitis and peritonsillar abscess].

Background: Peritonsillar abscess (PTA) is often seen as a complication of acute tonsillitis and is defined as pus retention between the tonsillar capsule and the peritonsillar tissue. The etiology and pathogenesis have not yet been fully elucidated. A connection between certain weather conditions and temperature fluctuations and the occurrence of abscesses in the head and neck region has been discussed for years.

[Neuro-otological manifestations in Fabry disease-a retrospective single center study].

Background: Fabry disease (FD) is one of the X‑linked lysosomal storage diseases that can affect any organ. They have a specific lysosomal dysfunction in common, which results in substrate accumulation in lysosomes instead of metabolite degradation. Due to the deficiency/absence of α‑galactosidase, globotriaosylceramides (Gb3) are deposited in lysosomes of the organs.

Complications Associated with Alloplastic Materials in Rhinoplasty and Their Operative Management.

Whereas rhinoplasty with a reduction of the dorsum and modification of the tip is a common procedure among Caucasians, augmentation of the dorsum remains a challenge in Asians. Choice of the ideal grafting material for dorsal augmentation is a matter of preference and remains under discussion. Autologous and alloplastic materials have their advantages and disadvantages.

Radiomic signatures from T2W and DWI MRI are predictive of tumour hypoxia in colorectal liver metastases.

Background: Tumour hypoxia is a negative predictive and prognostic biomarker in colorectal cancer typically assessed by invasive sampling methods, which suffer from many shortcomings. This retrospective proof-of-principle study explores the potential of MRI-derived imaging markers in predicting tumour hypoxia non-invasively in patients with colorectal liver metastases (CLM).

Methods: A single-centre cohort of 146 CLMs from 112 patients were segmented on preoperative T2-weighted (T2W) images and diffusion-weighted imaging (DWI).

Bilateral Keloid Formation after Otoplasty in the Presence of Prolonged Mask Wearing.

Prominent ears are the most frequently observed congenital deformity of the head and neck. Various techniques have been proposed for their aesthetic correction. Typically, surgical treatment for protruding ears involves a combination of suture, cutting, and scoring techniques.

Comparison of T1/2 Tongue Carcinoma with or without Radial Forearm Flap Reconstruction Regarding Post-Therapeutic Function, Survival, and Gender.

Background: Flap reconstruction is commonly used in advanced tongue carcinoma in order to compensate for the loss of tongue tissue and function. Surprisingly, a large number of reconstructed early-stage tongue cancer can be found. Survival or functional benefits in these cases remain unclear.

[Tophaceous gout as a differential diagnosis of preauricular tumor].

Primary gout is a hereditary disorder in nucleotide metabolism. In addition to typical manifestations in the feet, hands, and large joints, there may be rare manifestations in the head and neck. We report a case of tophaceous gout in the temporomandibular joint in a patient who presented with preauricular swelling and progressive hearing impairment.

"I just had to pay the money and be supportive": A qualitative exploration of the male-partner role in contraceptive decision-making in Salt Lake City, Utah family planning clinics.

Objectives: Peers and intimate partners can influence contraceptive decision-making and use. We aimed to explore the male-partner role in contraceptive decision-making, and describe ideal male-partner roles and how they relate to contraceptive use, specifically uptake of long-acting reversible contraception (LARC).

Study Design: We used a phenomenological approach to explore cis-hetero partner involvement in contraceptive decision-making and conducted semi-structured in-depth interviews with 30 cisgender women and 30 cisgender men in heterosexual relationships who presented to Salt Lake City family planning clinics.

Fibrin Gel Suspended Autologous Chondrocytes as Cell-based Material for long-term Injection Laryngoplasty.

Objectives/hypothesis: Injection laryngoplasty of materials for unilateral vocal-fold paralysis has shown various results regarding the long-term stability of the injected material. We evaluated a fibrin-gel based cell suspension with autologous chondrocytes in-vitro and in-vivo as long-term-stable vocal-fold augmentation material in an animal model.

Study Design: This study compises an in vitro cell-culture part as well as an in vivo animal study with New Zealand White Rabbits.

Objective sleep measures after endoscopic sinus surgery in patients with chronic rhinosinusitis.

Background: Poor sleep quality is common in chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS). Prior studies have demonstrated improvements in patient-reported measures of sleep quality following endoscopic sinus surgery (ESS). The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effect of ESS on objective sleep parameters and identify any associations between specific objective measures and patient characteristics, comorbidities, and patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs).

Disease control after surgery for chronic rhinosinusitis: prospective, multi-institutional validation of the Sinus Control Test.

Background: The Sinus Control Test (SCT) is a 4-question, patient-reported questionnaire that assesses disease control in chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS). This prospective, multicenter study examines SCT outcomes following endoscopic sinus surgery (ESS), further validating its use as a control instrument for CRS.

Methods: Adults with CRS undergoing ESS were prospectively enrolled from 5 centers across North America.

The Role of Home Fungal Exposure in Allergic Fungal Rhinosinusitis.

Background: Allergic fungal rhinosinusitis (AFRS) is disproportionately identified in patients of low socioeconomic status living in warm, humid climates, and is thought to occur in response to environmental fungal species.

Objective: We hypothesized that micro-geographic differences in fungal exposure contribute to the pathogenesis of AFRS, and compared home fungal exposure of patients with AFRS to normative data and controls.

Methods: Comprehensive prospective enrollment and data capture was completed in 70 patients.

A Community-Based Study on the Prevalence of Olfactory Dysfunction.

Background: Olfactory dysfunction (OD) is common, affecting an estimated 13 million adults in the United States. Prior studies may underestimate OD prevalence due to use of brief smell identification tests or age-adjusted cutoff values, which concede that it is acceptable for older people to have a decreased sense of smell.

Objective: To determine OD prevalence in the healthy community when the goal and expectation is ideal olfactory function, rather than age-based population norms.

A novel device combining acoustic vibration with oscillating expiratory pressure for the treatment of nasal congestion.

Background: Chronic nasal congestion affects 20% of the population with significant impact on quality of life. This study investigated the simultaneous administration of nasal acoustic vibration and oscillating expiratory pressure for the treatment of nasal congestion.

Methods: Patients with chronic nasal congestion but without fixed anatomic obstruction participated in a prospective clinical study applying simultaneous acoustic vibrations and positive expiratory pressure to the nasal cavity twice daily over 5 weeks.

Factors impacting revision surgery in patients with chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyposis.

Background: Surgical treatment of chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyposis (CRSwNP) has evolved over the last decade as rhinologists have increasingly used topical steroid therapies and altered surgical techniques. It is important to understand the changes in success rates of surgery and frequency of revision endoscopic sinus surgery (ESS) in CRSwNP. The aim of this study was to retrospectively review the revision surgical rate of CRSwNP patients by evaluating outcomes in a cohort from the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC).

Correlation of mucus inflammatory proteins and olfaction in chronic rhinosinusitis.

Background: Chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) is one of the most common causes of olfactory loss, but the pathophysiology underlying olfactory dysfunction in CRS has not been fully elucidated. Previous studies found correlations between olfactory cleft (OC) inflammatory cytokines/chemokines and olfaction in CRS. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the relationship between OC mucus inflammatory proteins and olfaction in a multi-institutional cohort.

Olfactory cleft and sinus opacification differentially impact olfaction in chronic rhinosinusitis.

Objectives: Prior studies have indicated that olfactory cleft (OC) opacification correlates with olfaction in patients with chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS). However, the results have been unclear in patients without polyps. The purpose of this study was to further explore the relationship between OC opacification, sinus opacification, and olfactory function in patients with CRS.

Effects of endoscopic sinus surgery on objective and subjective measures of cognitive dysfunction in chronic rhinosinusitis.

Background: Chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) is a common condition that has been associated with cognitive dysfunction. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effect of endoscopic sinus surgery (ESS) on the subjective and objective measures of cognitive dysfunction and related quality-of-life measures in CRS.

Methods: Thirty-five adults with CRS refractory to medical therapy were prospectively enrolled.