With prior studies noting the notable effects of socioeconomic status and demographic factors on care in specialty clinics, we set out to determine the accessory effect of these factors on patient appointment preparedness in an otolaryngologic clinic. This study specifically examines these factors in regard to patient arrival with appropriate labs and imaging, as these are crucial in lead time and providing appropriate care for the patient. Our study identified follow-up versus initial appointment, zip code, age, sex, and marital status to be significant factors influencing patient preparedness.

This article sought to evaluate the prevalence of dysphonia and dysphagia in a non-otolaryngology population seeking care at our geriatrics clinic. The design of this study is retrospective and cross-sectional survey. We used validated questionnaires (EAT-10, VHI-10, and PILL-5) to assess dysphonia, dysphagia and pill-dysphagia in a geriatric treatment seeking population at our academic center.

The study investigated electrical vestibular co-stimulation by recording of e-cVEMPs and e-oVEMPs to variations of ground path and stimulation electrode as well as modifications of stimulus frequency and number of pulses. The results showed that vestibular co-stimulation occurred in 43% of cases and is more likely in patients with high stimulation levels and for monopolar stimulation of basal electrode contacts. Some patients showed e-VEMP thresholds close to or below the electric hearing threshold level, which implies that vestibular co-stimulation can occur in daily CI use with clinical maps.

The study analyzed adverse events reported to the FDA MAUDE database for patients with novel active bone conduction hearing implants. Data was collected concerning device malfunctions, patient injuries, factors triggering these incidents, and the subsequent actions taken. The findings highlight common complications with new active BCIs, but the authors advise caution in interpretation due to the limitations of the MAUDE database data.

This study evaluates the capability of ChatGPT—an artificial intelligence chatbot—to provide accurate and readable information on chronic rhinosinusitis, comparing its responses against established medical guidelines. Findings reveal that while responses align generally with the literature; readability analyses the highlight areas of complexity that may challenge the patient understanding. The study underscores ChatGPT's potential in enhancing healthcare communication, emphasizing the need for accuracy, and readability adjustments to cater to diverse educational backgrounds.

This study aimed to examine the impact of different degrees of ventricular adduction on acoustics, aerodynamics, and vocal fold vibration in an ex vivo experiment.

This dynamic tonsillectomy dashboard was fundamental to monitoring outcomes of quality improvement initiatives, collecting and analyzing data for a retrospective cohort study, and identifying areas for improvement within a pediatric otolaryngology department.

This study aims to investigate primary site surgical resection and overall survival in clinically distantly metastatic oral cavity squamous cell carcinoma. Despite the high rate of positive surgical margins, surgical resection + adjuvant chemoradiotherapy was associated with higher overall survival than chemotherapy alone, chemoradiotherapy, or surgical resection + adjuvant chemotherapy. Definitive local therapy may benefit select patients with clinically distantly metastatic oral cavity squamous cell carcinoma.

We present one of the largest cohorts of patients (n = 111) managed with hemorrhagic polyps. We revisit the etiology of the condition and explore how this can affect the clinical presentation. In addition, we describe the clinical characteristics, associated laryngostroboscopic findings, and outcomes with different treatments performed.

Our study is the second study in the literature examining the relationship between Ramadan fasting and nasal olfactory functions. However, it is the first in the literature with its many features.

Heliox has been used as temporizing agent for children with upper airway obstruction despite lack of consensus. Our retrospective single-institution experience suggests that heliox may be used as a temporizing agent in children with upper airway obstruction. The effectiveness of heliox use for more than 47 h in children, especially if other comorbidities are present, should be reconsidered.

The study aimed to evaluate vocal fold histological characterization of the different postnatal periods rat, especially aged. Rat vocal folds structural and physiological changes parallel that in previous human studies.

To investigate whether conductive hearing loss can be differentiated from sensorineural hearing loss in children ages 3–18 using a diotic and antiphasic digits-in-noise tablet-based test using existing adult cut-off criteria.

Pediatric epistaxis is a common, often non-operative condition seen by Otolaryngologists that is associated with a direct healthcare burden. We survey our own clinical management algorithm and describe a clinical model that can optimize care coordination with primary care and advanced practice providers while, lower healthcare costs, and improve patient care.

Facial nerve schwannomas (FNSs) are exceedingly rare benign tumors. This study aims to report on a series of excised FNSs, providing clinical information and details on their surgical management, including novel approaches.

Cell-based outer vocal fold replacement (COVR) using human adipose-derived stem cells (ASC) in fibrin was investigated in rabbits. Immunocytochemistry revealed that implanted human ASC persist in rabbit vocal folds, with some expressing CD31, an endothelial marker, whereas smooth muscle actin (SMA), a marker of myofibroblast phenotype, was present in all sections regardless of treatment and was not identified in hASC.

The relationship between the signal intensity ratio (SIR) of PE and hearing changes (A) and vertigo attacks (B) within 6 months in patients with MD is shown. SIR was significantly higher in the group experiencing changes within 6 months compared with the group that did not experience change.

One major consequence of lung transplantation is the development of oropharyngeal dysphagia. This systematic review aims to appraise and synthesize the available evidence using instrumental assessments to outline the characteristics of post-lung transplant dysphagia.

In this retrospective cohort study that included 346 HNC patients undergoing free tissue transfer, stricter transfusion criteria with threshold hematocrit of 21% was associated with a statistically significant improvement of OS, RFS, and complication rates with no negative impact on free flap survival. The increased tendency to transfuse free flap patients in order to maintain a threshold hematocrit may have a detrimental impact on survival and wound infections.

This is the first study to evaluate vocal fold motion in 3D in children using custom developed laser endoscopy. The study illustrates the importance of evaluating the vertical motion in children. The findings also underscore the need to explore the 3D dynamics of the closing phase to distinguish vibratory motion between children and adults and emphasize the significance of studying posterior motion in children with vocal nodules during the opening phase.

Our study investigates the survival benefit of surgical resection in cT4b sinonasal non-squamous cell carcinoma (SCC). Surgical resection + additional therapy was associated with higher overall survival than definitive radiotherapy/chemoradiotherapy in cT4b sinonasal non-SCC. Surgical resection may benefit select patients with cT4b sinonasal non-SCC.