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Response to Comments on "Pretreatment Neutrophil-Lymphocyte Ratio in Salivary Gland Tumors Is Associated with Malignancy"
(Source: Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery)
Source: Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery - November 30, 2016 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Damar, M. Tags: Letters to the Editor Source Type: research

"Pretreatment Neutrophil-Lymphocyte Ratio in Salivary Gland Tumors Is Associated with Malignancy"
(Source: Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery)
Source: Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery - November 30, 2016 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Bakshi, S. S. Tags: Letters to the Editor Source Type: research

Expansion Pharyngoplasty by New Simple Suspension Sutures without Tonsillectomy
In conclusion, the described new sutures could significantly correct OSA in patients with retropalatal obstruction and lateral pharyngeal walls collapse with easy applicability and no reported complication. (Source: Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery)
Source: Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery - November 30, 2016 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: El-Ahl, M. A. S., El-Anwar, M. W. Tags: Clinical Techniques and Technology Source Type: research

Auricular Split-Thickness Skin Graft for Ear Canal Coverage
Split-thickness skin graft (STSG) continues to be the preferred means of external auditory canal (EAC) reconstruction. We thus sought to describe our experience using skin from the posterior aspect of the auricle (SPAA) as a donor site in EAC reconstruction. Grafts were, on average, 5 x 10 mm in size and obtained with a No. 10 blade after tumescence injection. The cases of 39 patients who underwent 41 procedures were retrospectively reviewed. Of the 38 patients with both 3- and 6-month follow-ups, no postoperative stenosis or bony exposure occurred. STSG from the SPAA can be a good option in EAC reconstruction. Total EAC/t...
Source: Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery - November 30, 2016 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Haidar, Y. M., Walia, S., Sahyouni, R., Ghavami, Y., Lin, H. W., Djalilian, H. R. Tags: Clinical Techniques and Technology Source Type: research

Laryngeal, Retropharyngeal, and Cervical Glomangiopericytomas: A Case Report
(Source: Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery)
Source: Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery - November 30, 2016 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Fox, D. P., Helekar, B. S., Gallagher, K. K. Tags: Case Report Source Type: research

Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty: Does Multilevel Surgery Increase Risk?
Conclusion These national data demonstrate no significant increase in risk when UPPP is performed as a single- or multilevel procedure. When indicated, UPPP with multilevel procedures may be safely performed for treatment of sleep apnea. These data set a benchmark for perioperative risk in UPPP surgery and will prove useful for counseling patients. (Source: Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery)
Source: Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery - November 30, 2016 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Baker, A. B., Xiao, C. C., OConnell, B. P., Cline, J. M., Gillespie, M. B. Tags: Sleep Medicine and Surgery Source Type: research

The Impact of Angiotensin-Modulating Antihypertensives on Time Interval to Revision Surgery for Nasal Polyps
Conclusion Use of ACEIs and ARBs is associated with an increased time to revision sinus surgery among patients with concurrent nasal polyps and asthma. A possible mechanism of this observed effect is suppression of periostin expression through inhibition of the angiotensin pathway. (Source: Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery)
Source: Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery - November 30, 2016 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Brook, C. D., Maxfield, A. Z., Stankovic, K., Metson, R. B. Tags: Sinonasal Disorders Source Type: research

Structured Preoperative Phone Counseling by Junior Medical Staff for Improving the Consent Process for Tonsillectomy
Conclusion Preoperative phone counseling by junior medical staff closer to the time of surgery reinforces and clarifies the information previously provided by senior consultants at the time of initial consent for tonsillectomy. (Source: Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery)
Source: Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery - November 30, 2016 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Kam, J., Harrop, E., Parmar, P., Kim, R., Leith, N., Gunawardena, I. Tags: Pediatric Otolaryngology Source Type: research

Perceptual Assessment of Velopharyngeal Dysfunction by Otolaryngology Residents
Conclusion Perceptual training of otolaryngology residents has the potential to improve their ratings of hypernasal speech. Length of time in residency may not be best predictor of perceptual skill. Training modalities incorporating practice with hypernasal speech samples could improve rater skills and should be studied more extensively. (Source: Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery)
Source: Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery - November 30, 2016 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Butts, S. C., Truong, A., Forde, C., Stefanov, D. G., Marrinan, E. Tags: Pediatric Otolaryngology Source Type: research

Bimodal Stimulation in Prelingually Deaf Children: Lessons from a Cross-sectional Survey
Conclusions A mean 250- to 500-Hz unaided threshold ≤90 dB HL is associated with a higher probability of bimodal use by prelingually deaf children. Better residual hearing is associated with a higher degree of parental satisfaction with the contralateral hearing aid. This information could be useful to counsel parents of prelingually deaf children, when deciding between bimodal stimulation and simultaneous bilateral cochlear implantation. (Source: Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery)
Source: Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery - November 30, 2016 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Scorpecci, A., Giannantonio, S., Pacifico, C., Marsella, P. Tags: Pediatric Otolaryngology Source Type: research

Prevalence and Surgical Implications of Dural Enhancement at the Porus Acusticus in Vestibular Schwannomas
Conclusion Dural enhancement is present in approximately 10% of extracanalicular VS. Dural enhancement at the porus acusticus may represent hypervascularity, dural reaction, or infiltration, and portends increased tumor adherence and greater likelihood of subtotal resection to preserve facial nerve function. To our knowledge, this is the first series that reports the prevalence of this phenomenon in VS and the potential surgical implications. Recognition preoperatively may be valuable toward patient counseling. (Source: Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery)
Source: Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery - November 30, 2016 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Patel, N. S., Van Abel, K. M., Link, M. J., Driscoll, C. L. W., Van Gompel, J. J., Neff, B. A., Lane, J. I., Carlson, M. L. Tags: Otology and Neurotology Source Type: research

Dual pH with Multichannel Intraluminal Impedance Testing in the Evaluation of Subjective Laryngopharyngeal Reflux Symptoms
Conclusions Dual pH-MII analysis is a useful supplementary tool to provide objective evidence of pharyngeal reflux exposure in patients with suspected LPR. RSI scores appear to correlate with objective evidence of acid exposure in the pharynx, while RFS scores do not. (Source: Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery)
Source: Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery - November 30, 2016 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Cumpston, E. C., Blumin, J. H., Bock, J. M. Tags: Laryngology and Neurolaryngology Source Type: research

Laryngology in Art: The Portrait of Dr Wilhelm Mayer-Hermann
This article examines the portrait and attempts to shed light on the life and career of the Dr Wilhelm Mayer-Hermann. (Source: Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery)
Source: Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery - November 30, 2016 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Patel, A. A. Tags: History of Otolaryngology Source Type: research

Drainage Patterns to Nontraditional Nodal Regions and Level IIB in Cutaneous Head and Neck Malignancy
Conclusions Nontraditional SLN locations, such as EJ, perifacial, suboccipital, postauricular, and parotid, as well as level IIB, are important sites of drainage for head and neck cutaneous malignancy. Prediction of at-risk lymph node regions is important to help guide SLNBs, elective and completion neck lymphadenectomy and radiation, and long-term observation. (Source: Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery)
Source: Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery - November 30, 2016 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Creighton, F., Bergmark, R., Emerick, K. Tags: Head and Neck Surgery Source Type: research

Discharge Destination after Head and Neck Surgery: Predictors of Discharge to Postacute Care
Conclusion Our study indicates that patients undergoing major or moderate head and neck surgery, patients with reduced functional status, and patients with advanced comorbidities are at substantial risk of discharge to postacute care. The possibility of discharge to postacute care should be discussed with high-risk patients. (Source: Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery)
Source: Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery - November 30, 2016 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Cramer, J. D., Patel, U. A., Samant, S., Shintani Smith, S. Tags: Head and Neck Surgery Source Type: research