Prognostic Significance of Human Papillomavirus Genotypes in Oropharyngeal Squamous Cell Carcinoma.

Objectives: The prognostic significance of human papillomavirus (HPV) genotypes in oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma (OPSCC) has garnered considerable attention due to the increasing reliance on HPV status for clinical decision-making. This study aimed to compare the survival outcomes associated with different HPV genotypes in patients with OPSCC relative to HPV-negative tumors, providing insights into the potential implications for treatment de-intensification strategies.

Methods: Patients diagnosed with invasive OPSCC were included from the National Cancer Database (NCDB).

Safety and Postoperative Outcomes of Transoral Surgery for Oropharyngeal Carcinoma in Older Adults.

Importance: Transoral surgery (TOS) has become the primary surgical treatment for oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma (OPSCC). However, despite the increasing incidence of OPSCC in older patients, data regarding the safety and postoperative outcomes of TOS in this subgroup are lacking.

Objective: This study aimed to evaluate the safety and postoperative outcomes of TOS in patients with OPSCC aged 70 years or older compared with younger individuals.

Microvascular surgery using surgical loupes versus operating microscope-A single head and neck reconstructive surgeon's experience.

Background: This prospective randomized study evaluates surgical outcomes of head and neck free tissue transfer surgery performed by a single head and neck reconstructive surgeon comparing the use of surgical loupes and the operating microscope.

Methods: Cases using surgical loupes were performed under ×3.5 magnification, whereas cases using the microscope were done using the standard operating microscope.

Solution to vessels mismatch in microsurgery: Vertical arteriotomy technique.

Background: Microvascular anastomosis is the key for successful free flap transplantation. Ideally, the anastomosis should maintain the flow with minimal turbulence, disruption of endothelium, and minimizing the furrow to prevent thrombosis and failure of the flap. One of the main pitfalls of micro-anastomosis is vessels size mismatch.

Multiple Venous Malformations as a Cause of Pulsatile Tinnitus.

Introduction: Pulsatile tinnitus is a relatively common presentation in otolaryngology clinics, most cases of which have a treatable cause. This presentation warrants a thorough workup to identify treatable, and rule out life-threatening, etiologies. We present a case of a patient with pulsatile tinnitus arising from multiple dilated venous channels in the head and neck.

A pain in the neck: Salmonella spp. as an unusual cause of a thyroid abscess. A case report and review of the literature.

Background: Thyroid gland infections are rare. Their incidence is estimated to be less than 1% in immunocompromised hosts. Most common pathogens isolated are Gram positive aerobic cocci.

Submental liposuction for the management of lymphedema following head and neck cancer treatment: a randomized controlled trial.

Background: Patients who have undergone treatment for head and neck cancer are at risk for neck lymphedema, which can severely affect quality of life. Liposuction has been used successfully in cancer patients who suffer from post-treatment limb lymphedema. The purpose of our study was to review the outcomes of head and neck cancer patients at our center who have undergone submental liposuction for post-treatment lymphedema and compare their subsequent results with a control group.

Acute calcific tendinitis of the longus colli muscle masquerading as a retropharyngeal abscess: A case report and review of the literature.

Introduction: Acute calcific longus colli tendinitis, also known as retropharyngeal or acute calcific prevertebral tendinitis, is a reactive self-limiting inflammatory response to acute or subacute deposition of amorphous calcium hydroxyapatite crystals in the tendons of the longus colli muscle, anterior to the C1-C2 disk space.

Case Presentation: A 53-year-old man presented with a complaint of neck pain and odynophagia over a few days. Blood test findings showed mild leukocytosis and elevated C-reactive protein level.

Spontaneous submental hematoma, a pseudo-Ludwig's phenomenon in 101-year-old patient: case report and literature review.

Objective: Submental hematoma or pseudo-Ludwig's phenomenon, is a rare entity seen in anticoagulated patients and can precipitate upper airway obstruction. Our objective is to present a rare case of spontaneous submental hematoma due to poorly controlled hypertension in elderly patient and to perform a literature review.

Case Report: 101-year-old female presented to emergency room with sudden painful swelling in the floor of mouth and slurred speech.

The Incidental Thyroid Lesion in Parathyroid Disease Management.

Objective: The incidental thyroid lesion is a common finding during general imaging studies. Their management has been the subject of numerous studies and recommendations. Parathyroid disease workup necessitates imaging investigation of the adjacent thyroid gland and therefore provides a unique window to the perioperative management of thyroid incidentaloma.

Readability and quality assessment of websites related to microtia and aural atresia.

Objective: Many parents and children utilize the Internet for health-related information, but the quality of these websites can vary. The objective of this study was to assess the quality and readability of microtia and aural atresia related websites.

Methods: The search engine Google was queried with the terms 'microtia' and 'aural atresia.