ACTA OTO-LARYNGOLOGICA

Objective tonsil volume as a predictor of postoperative pain in pediatric tonsillectomy: a prospective observational study
Güzel B, Baki A, Yiğit Ö and Bayram İ
Post-tonsillectomy pain is one of the most common morbidities in children, markedly affecting comfort and recovery. Although several factors influencing pain have been explored, the role of tonsil volume remains unclear.
Sentinel lymph node biopsy in T1-T3 N0 oral tongue squamous cell carcinoma
Kolev A, Margolin G, Piersiala K, Kågedal Å, Marklund L, Grybäck P, Farrajota Neves da Silva P, Elliot A, Bark R, Georén SK and Cardell LO
In patients with clinically non-metastatic (N0) oral tongue squamous cell carcinoma (OTSCC), occult metastases remain a critical determinant of survival.
Public health authorities' information on human papillomavirus and oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma: a cross-sectional study in high-income countries
Gebeke F, Jakobsen KK, Grønhøj C, Lechner M and Buchwald CV
Human papillomavirus (HPV) is the main cause of the rapidly increasing incidence of oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma (OPC) in high-income countries, particularly in men. Studies have shown a lower awareness of HPV-associated cancers, particularly OPC, in men. This study assessed the information provided by health authorities on HPV-induced OPC in multiple high-income countries.
Trend of haemostatic agent use in parotidectomy and thyroidectomy and its association with increased post-parotidectomy seroma risk
So CP, Gray R, Campbell A and Manickavasagam J
The use of topical haemostatic agents in head and neck surgery has increased. Although generally considered safe, concerns have arisen about potential associations with postoperative complications.
Long-term outcome of 56 patients after transnasal endoscopic repair of congenital choanal atresia
Yılmaz Topçuoğlu MS, Plinkert PK, Federspil PA and Baumann I
Choanal atresia (CA) is rare. Unilateral CA (UCA) can be detected late in life. Recurrences following CA repair are challenging.
The relationship between mental health symptoms and disease severity, and quality of life in chronic rhinosinusitis patients with nasal polyps: a latent profile analysis
Shi Q, Zhang Y, Liu L, Yan D, Fang Q, Ge J and Zhou P
To investigate the heterogeneity of mental health among patients of chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps (CRSwNP), and further look into the relationship between mental health, disease severity, and quality of life.
The impact of COVID-19 on oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma patient demographics, management, and oncologic outcomes: a Danish retrospective cohort study
Hastrup SV, Carlander AF, Jakobsen KK, Grønhøj C and von Buchwald C
The clinical influence of COVID-19 on patients with oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma (OPSCC) in Denmark is unclear.
Assessing bilateral vestibulopathies: integrating VHIT and DHI for clinical insights and functional outcomes
Surmeli M, Surmeli R, Onder SS, Deveci İ, Meral Kantarci G and Yalcin AD
Bilateral vestibulopathy (BVP) is a rare disorder that markedly reduces quality of life through impaired vestibulo-ocular reflex and related symptoms.
Association of cochlin-tomoprotein levels with hearing outcomes and initial symptoms in patients with suspected perilymphatic fistula
Sakatani H, Kono M, Ohtani M and Hotomi M
Cochlin-tomoprotein (CTP) has recently emerged as a promising diagnostic marker for perilymphatic fistula (PLF), but its utility beyond diagnosis remains unclear.
Recovery and work ability after partial parotidectomy
Sakki AJ, Lundberg M, Blomgren K, Reijula K, Hafrén L and Aro K
Partial parotidectomy is the most common surgical approach to treat benign parotid tumours. Studies on recovery from parotidectomy are lacking.
Profound sensorineural hearing loss in ears with endolymphatic hydrops
Lien TJ, Chen CN, Wang YF and Young YH
Recently, Hydrops MRI has unexpectedly identified endolymphatic hydrops (EH) in patients presenting with profound sensorineural hearing loss (SNHL), highlighting a discrepancy that prompted further investigation.
Postoperative tinnitus dynamics in chronic otitis media patients with and without tinnitus
Tao Y, Diao T, Han L, Zheng H and Yu L
Tinnitus is a common symptom in patients of chronic otitis media (COM), but data regarding its dynamics after middle ear surgery is limited. Furthermore, the mechanism of new-onset tinnitus post-surgery surgery remains unclear.
BST2 impairs Schwann cell function to accelerate age-related hearing loss and serves as a novel serum biomarker
Liu M, Cao H, Li Q, Yin H, Wang J, Liu T, Zhao L, Yang J, An M, Li Y, Wang C and Wang B
Age-related hearing loss (ARHL) represents the most prevalent sensory disorder among the elderly, significantly impairing daily functioning and increasing the risk of psychiatric conditions. Although Schwann cells (SCs) are critical for maintaining auditory nerve function, the mechanisms underlying their dysfunction in ARHL remain incompletely elucidated.
Correlation between cochlear nerve size and cochlear implant rehabilitation in sensorineural hearing loss
Bai S, Pang T, Bu X, Cheng S, Bian P, Chen C and Xu B
Cochlear implantation (CI) is a standard intervention for congenital severe to profound sensorineural hearing loss. However, postoperative auditory and speech outcomes vary considerably across patients, and the developmental status of the cochlear nerve is considered a major determinant of rehabilitation efficacy.
Artificial intelligence for otosclerosis detection on temporal bone CT: a diagnostic study
Koder A, Dinç YE, Hancı NB, Erdem O, Yağız R, Astana EC and Hancı N
Otosclerosis is a primary osteodystrophy of the otic capsule that causes conductive or mixed hearing loss. High-resolution computed tomography (HRCT) is the preferred imaging tool, but its sensitivity varies and depends on radiologist expertise. Artificial intelligence (AI) may improve diagnostic accuracy by identifying subtle features.
Evaluating the accuracy and reproducibility of ChatGPT responses in the context of cochlear implantation
Eroğlu E, Pamuk E, Bajin MD and Sennaroğlu L
The use of ChatGPT in the field of otolaryngology is increasing; however, there are not enough studies related to cochlear implants.
Comparison of the efficacy and safety of concurrent chemoradiotherapy with platinum-based or taxanes-based for LAHNSCC after induction chemotherapy
Liu K, Wei J, Gu X, Chen N, Ma L, Yang S and Zhang X
No randomized trials confirm the efficacy of concurrent chemoradiotherapy (CCRT) in platinum-ineligible patients with locally advanced head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (LAHNSCC) post-induction chemotherapy (IC).
Tumour-infiltrating immune cells in tonsillar cancer: no tissue-level signs of inflammageing in the elderly
Swoboda S, Vanagas R, Altunbulakli C, Askmyr D, Lindstedt M and Greiff L
Age-related immunosenescence, also known as 'inflammageing', may impact the elderly's ability to mount immune responses against cancers and compromise the effectiveness of immune checkpoint inhibition (ICI). In this context, data on tonsillar cancer (TC), a subset of head and neck squamous cell cancer (HNSCC), are lacking.
Stage-dependent dysregulation of miR-144 in peritumoral mucosa of laryngeal carcinoma: evidence of dynamic field cancerization
Popov TM, Stancheva G, Kyurkchiyan SG, Petkova V, Skelina S, Marinov T, Rangachev J, Valcheva S and Kaneva RP
MicroRNAs play a critical role in laryngeal carcinogenesis, yet their stage-dependent dysregulation in tumor and peritumoral mucosa remains unclear.
Relationship between post-maneuver benefit and frequency of physical activity in benign paroxysmal positional vertigo
Şahin BN and Büyüklü AF
Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) is a common vestibular disorder causing transient episodes of vertigo. While canalith repositioning maneuvers are effective, the influence of physical activity levels on treatment response remains unclear.
Long-term follow-up of auditory neuropathy children after cochlear implants or the use of hearing aids
Kaga K