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A single-center retrospective study of 399 pediatric airway surgery patients found no significant adverse events clearly linked to postoperative nebulized ciprofloxacin-dexamethasone, supporting short-term safety while leaving efficacy and
A retrospective cohort study suggests that preoperative tumor burden, extent of tongue resection, and degree of volume restoration are strongly associated with swallowing and speech outcomes after glossectomy.
In a prospective multicenter cohort, P85-Ab achieved 93.0% sensitivity and 97.3% specificity for suspected nasopharyngeal carcinoma, outperforming conventional EBV serologies in outpatient practice.
P85-Ab, an anti-EBV BNLF2b antibody test, showed excellent accuracy for suspected nasopharyngeal carcinoma and outperformed older EBV markers in most outpatient settings.
A small retrospective series suggests that cricopharyngeus-targeted procedures can improve upper esophageal sphincter opening and oral intake after neurological injury, but aspiration risk often persists and ongoing swallowing therapy remai
A qualitative study found that fatigue after thyroidectomy is common, disruptive, and often unexpected. Patients described major impacts on work and daily life, and many wanted surgeons to warn them about it before surgery.
Children with obesity and severe OSA usually stay overnight after tonsillectomy, but this study found most had no major complications. Oxygen nadir and AHI may help identify very low-risk patients who could be considered for same-day discha
A 2026 cross-sectional study suggests that routine postdissection vagal stimulation during thyroidectomy detects recurrent laryngeal nerve dysfunction more sensitively than RLN stimulation alone and may reduce the risk of bilateral vocal co
In a 60-patient randomized trial, a digital therapeutic app delivering tinnitus education and CBT elements produced large, durable reductions in tinnitus-related distress over 16 weeks, with no serious safety concerns.
A prospective single-center study found that final product analysis on 3D-printed temporal bones reliably distinguished mastoidectomy performance by residency level and may support competency-based assessment.
A cohort study demonstrates that reduced-dose 60-Gy chemoradiotherapy effectively maintains locoregional control in HPV-positive oropharyngeal cancer patients while minimizing treatment toxicity, with 5-year survival rates exceeding 92%.
This study examines how pre-existing immunocompromise affects survival and outcomes in patients with HPV-positive oropharyngeal cancer treated surgically. Immunocompromised patients showed significantly worse overall survival compared to no
A prospective study found frequent medium-to-high ergonomic risk and measurable postoperative pain among otolaryngology surgeons, highlighting modifiable occupational hazards in routine head and neck surgery.
A large claims-based study reveals pembrolizumab dominates immunotherapy prescribing for head and neck cancer, with minimal usage growth since FDA approval. Immune-related adverse events occurred in 41.2% of patients, linked to specific com
Radiation-induced otitis media with effusion (RI-OME) shows heightened bacterial colonization with opportunistic pathogens. Although microbial presence predicts early recurrence (≤4 weeks post-tympanocentesis), it does not independently inf
A randomized trial comparing routine calcium supplementation with PTH-guided selective supplementation found no significant difference in preventing post-thyroidectomy hypocalcemia, offering flexibility in clinical practice.
The Risk Analysis Index (RAI) significantly outperforms the modified frailty index-5 (mFI-5) in predicting mortality and major complications after uvulopalatopharyngoplasty, supporting its adoption for preoperative risk assessment in sleep
In a phase 2 trial, amivantamab did not meet its primary response endpoint in recurrent/metastatic adenoid cystic carcinoma, but most patients achieved stable disease and toxicity was generally manageable.
In a large survey of adult ear piercings, auricular cartilage piercings had higher complication and removal rates than lobule piercings, reinforcing the need for careful counseling and informed consent.
A retrospective analysis of 40 patients undergoing transnasal office-based laryngeal surgery reveals that increased parapharyngeal fat at the palatal level is significantly associated with reduced procedural tolerance. The findings highligh
