Intrapolyp Steroid Injection for Nasal Polyposis: A Systematic Review and Network Meta-Analysis.

Objective: To conduct a systematic review and network meta-analysis to evaluate the safety and efficacy of intrapolyp steroid injection compared with oral steroids, nasal steroid wash, nasal steroid spray, and a control group in patients with chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps (CRSwNP).

Data Sources: PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, Embase, and CENTRAL.

Review Methods: Both randomized and non-randomized clinical trials were included.

Glossopharyngeal Nerve Block for the Management of Post-Tonsillectomy Pain: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.

Unlabelled: To assess the effectiveness of glossopharyngeal nerve block (GNB) in the treatment of postoperative pain among patients undergoing tonsillectomy, a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) was conducted. Various databases, including PubMed, Cochrane, Scopus, Web of Science, and Google Scholar, were systematically screened from inception until March 2023. The included studies were assessed using the RoB-2 tool.

Sphenopalatine ganglion block for pain control after septoplasty: a systematic review and meta-analysis with trial sequential analysis.

Introduction: Septoplasty corrects a deviated nasal septum (DNS) and improves nasal obstruction. Sphenopalatine ganglion block (SPGB) effectively reduces postoperative pain after septoplasty, but conclusive evidence is still lacking. This systematic review and meta-analysis aim to comprehensively evaluate the analgesic efficacy of SPGB in septoplasty patients.

Septoplasty versus non-surgical management for deviated nasal septum: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.

Purpose: This systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) aimed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of septoplasty versus non-surgical management for patients experiencing nasal obstruction due to deviated nasal septum (DNS).

Methods: We conducted a comprehensive search of PubMed, Scopus, Embase, Web of Science, Cochrane Library, Clinicaltrials.gov, ICTRP, and ISRCTN for relevant RCTs.

The effect of open-label placebo on allergic rhinitis symptoms: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.

The evidence regarding the open-label placebo effect on allergic rhinitis symptoms remains uncertain. Open-label placebo significantly reduced the frequency of symptoms in allergic rhinitis patients with similar safety profiles; however, there was no effect on the severity of symptoms and impairment due to symptoms. The statistically significant impact on symptom frequency can be considered not clinically significant.

The effectiveness of neck stretching exercises in alleviating neck pain and self-reported disability after thyroidectomy: A systematic review and meta-analysis of clinical trials.

Thyroidectomy can lead to significant challenges such as neck pain, disability, and limited range of motion. Therefore, our objective is to conduct a systematic review and meta-analysis of clinical trials to investigate the clinical effectiveness of neck stretching exercises in alleviating neck pain and self-reported disability immediately after thyroidectomy. We systematically searched PubMed, CENTRAL, Scopus, and Web of Science from inception until July 28th, 2023.

The Impact of Platysma Closure on Post-Thyroidectomy Outcomes: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.

Aim: This systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) compare the impact of platysma muscle layer closure technique among patients undergoing thyroidectomy in terms of postoperative outcomes, specifically pain.

Methods: Five electronic databases (PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, Google Scholar, and Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials) were searched from inception until July 22, 2023. The Cochrane risk of bias tool 2 was employed for risk of bias (ROB) assessment.

Platelet-rich plasma following endoscopic sinus surgery in patients with chronic sinusitis: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials.

Introduction: To comprehensively evaluate the reported clinical effectiveness of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) in patients with chronic sinusitis undergoing endoscopic sinus surgery (ESS).

Methods: We performed a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials (RCTs). Five digital online databases (PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, Google Scholar and Cochrane CENTRAL) were searched from inception up to 1st May 2023.

Underlay Myringoplasty Versus Overlay Myringoplasty: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.

Unlabelled: Myringoplasty is still the most performed otological surgery. Nevertheless, the underlay vs. overlay approaches have yet to be determined.

Long-Term Safety and Reliability of Using Tutoplast-Processed Fascia Lata to Refine the Nasal Dorsum in Primary and Revision Rhinoplasty.

Background: Tutoplast-processed fascia lata (TPFL) is an allograft substance employed alongside cartilaginous materials to achieve optimal augmentation in rhinoplasty. Alternatively, it can be utilized to conceal and smooth irregularities of the nasal dorsum during the procedure. Despite its application, there is limited available data on the extended safety of TPFL.

The first retinoblastoma local experience in Kuwait: A retrospective case series.

Background: To report the first series of retinoblastoma (RB) cases that were managed locally in Kuwait by the retinoblastoma team that was established during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Results: Six cases with RB were included in this study. The ages ranged from 3 months to 2 years with a male to female ratio of 2:1.

Analgesic Efficacy of Ropivacaine Infiltration on Early Post-Tonsillectomy Pain in Pediatrics.

Objective: To assess the analgesic efficacy of ropivacaine infiltration in the tonsillar fossa among pediatric patients undergoing tonsillectomy.

Data Sources: PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, and CENTRAL.

Review Methods: Eligible randomized controlled trials (RCTs) were assessed for bias using Cochrane's risk of bias tool (version 2).

Efficacy of perioperative lidocaine infusion on surgical field quality during functional endoscopic sinus surgery: a systematic review and meta-analysis with trial sequential analysis.

Purpose: To perform a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) that assessed the efficacy of perioperative intravenous lidocaine versus placebo in improving the quality of surgical field during functional endoscopic sinus surgery (FESS).

Methods: PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, and CENTRAL were thoroughly searched from inception until June 2023. The included RCTs were evaluated via RoB-2 tool.

Harmonic Scalpel Tonsillectomy Versus Coblation Tonsillectomy: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.

Aim: This systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) aimed to comprehensively evaluate the efficacy of coblation versus harmonic scalpel methods among patients undergoing tonsillectomy.

Methods: PubMed, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, Scopus, Web of Science, and Google Scholar databases were systematically screened from inception until October 2022. The outcomes were summarized as risk ratio (RR) or mean difference/standardized mean difference (MD/SMD) with 95% confidence interval (CI) in a random-effects model.

Efficacy of Ropivacaine Administration on Post-tonsillectomy Pain in Adults: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Randomized Placebo-controlled Trials.

The objective of this investigation is to assess the efficacy of ropivacaine on intraoperative and postoperative endpoints like operative time, blood loss, pain, and bleeding among adult's patients undergoing for tonsillectomy. PubMed, CENTRAL, Scopus, and Web of Science databases were screened from inception until November 2022. The included RCTs were evaluated for risk of bias via risk of bias tool (second version).

Thermal Welding Tonsillectomy versus Monopolar Electrocautery Tonsillectomy: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Clinical Trials.

Objective: In hopes of contributing to the decision about the best surgical option in tonsillectomy, we performed this work to compare the effectiveness of the thermal welding system (TW) and monopolar electrocautery (ME) tonsillectomy in terms of postoperative pain, postoperative bleeding, and operation time in patients undergoing tonsillectomy, to determine which procedure is most expected to enhance the postoperative quality of life.

Methods: Digital databases, including PubMed, Scopus, Cochrane, Web of Science, and Google Scholar, were systematically screened from inception up to October 2022. The included randomized controlled trials (RCTs) were evaluated for risk of bias via the Cochrane tool (version 2).

Efficacy of tetracaine eye drops in strabismus surgery: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.

Aim: To comprehensively evaluate the efficacy and safety profile of tetracaine eye drops as a local anesthetic agent among pediatric patients undergoing for strabismus surgery.

Methods: We systemically searched four electronic databases (PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, and Cochrane Library) from inception until April 2023. We included randomized controlled trials (RCTs) comparing tetracaine and placebo or no intervention for intraoperative and postoperative outcomes in strabismus surgery patients.

Thermal welding tonsillectomy versus cold dissection tonsillectomy: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials.

Objectives: To evaluate the efficacy of thermal welding (TW) versus cold dissection (CD) strategies among tonsillectomy patients.

Design And Setting: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials (RCTs).

Participants: Patients undergoing tonsillectomy.

Bilateral axillo-breast approach robotic thyroidectomy (BABA-RT) versus transoral robotic thyroidectomy (TORT): a systematic review and meta-analysis.

The aim of this study is to conduct a systematic review and meta-analysis of all comparative studies that evaluated the surgical outcomes between bilateral axillo-breast approach-robotic thyroidectomy (BABA-RT) and transoral robotic thyroidectomy (TORT). The Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science databases were screened until July 2022. The Risk of Bias in Non-Randomized Studies for Interventions (ROBINS-I) tool was used to evaluate study quality.

Efficacy of gelfoam middle ear packing in type-1 tympanoplasty: systematic review and meta-analysis.

Purpose: To conduct a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) that evaluated the surgical outcomes of type-1 tympanoplasty with and without gelfoam middle ear packing.

Methods: PubMed, CENTRAL, Scopus, Web of Science, and Google Scholar databases were screened from inception until October 2022. The included RCTs were evaluated for risk of bias, and the quality of each outcome was assessed according to the Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development, and Evaluation (GRADE) system.