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This animal study looked at the neuroprotective effects of mesenchymal stem cells from olfactory mucosa on auditory hair cell survival. Check out the full results and discussion below.

The Neck Dissection Impairment Index is now validated for use in French.

Traditionally, adenotonsillectomies are completed with an oral endotracheal intubation. These authors reviewed the literature and found that laryngeal mask airways were a safe alternative.

When doing minimally invasive CI surgery with microstereotactic frames, solid connections to the bone are necessary. This study found that there were no significant difference between screws’ maximum pull-out force.

What are predictors of cisplatin induced ototoxicity in HPV+ oropharyngeal SCC? These authors found variables associated with increased odds included: increasing age, higher cochlear radiation dose, high-dose cisplatin vs. weekly dosing, and smoking history.

This study of the NSQIP database assessed different methods of cautery and their risk of recurrent laryngeal nerve injury. The authors found there was no significant difference in post-operative nerve injury between methods of cautery.

An approach to retropharyngeal lymph node metastases is important, yet, a gap in knowledge about outcomes persists. These authors completed a scoping review and found that patient outcomes included dysphagia, cranial neuropathies, and differing rates of retropharyngeal hematomas.

Do the number of ischemia intervals and ischemia duration impact flap perfusion in head and neck reconstruction? These authors found that intraoperative and postoperative blood flow were significantly lower in patients with early second ischemia intervals

What happens when you lose signal on the first side during planned bilateral thyroid surgery? This survey looked at the responses from hundreds of thyroid surgeons. journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.11…

The importance of regular irrigation after sinus surgery is well supported. These authors reviewed what variables contribute the most to efficient frontal sinus irrigation. journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.11…

These authors assessed how different middle ear mucosal conditions impacted outcomes from type I tympanoplasties. Of over 150 patients, they found that success with tympanoplasty was lower when the mucosa was moderately or severely edematous.

Healthcare value is increasingly being investigated; this author group looked at simple cost saving possibilities by reducing the number of instruments in tonsil hemorrhage trays at institutions.

A newly established pediatric vertigo center found that of their first 100 patients, vestibular migraine was the most common diagnosis and the majority of patients had abnormal vestibular testing.

What happens after complete unilateral vestibular loss? These authors looked at whether or not there was a correlation with oscillopsia after vestibular neurectomy and VOR or dynamic visual acuity.

Pediatric patients who require open airway reconstructions have been found to have worse voice outcomes on both perceptual-analysis by provider and patient-reported outcomes. This systematic review highlights that preserving voice quality is crucial to avoid negative impacts.

This retrospective review found that of patients with Kadish Stage C olfactory neuroblastoma, 5-year overall survive was 83.7%. Independent prognostic factors included orbital invasion, postoperative radiotherapy, bony skull base resection and perioperative complications.

What are the results of sampling tumor bed margins vs. specimen derived margins? These authors found tumor bed margins had no significant difference in local or locoregional control but resulted in significantly less free flap reconstructions.

Causes of conductive or mixed hearing loss with an intact tympanic membrane can be hard to diagnose. These authors evaluated the utility of cone beam CT and found it to be more effective than high resolution CT for diagnosing specific aspects of the ossicles.

What are ways we can improve psychosocial burden in head and neck cancer patients? This narrative review found various screening tools, external support groups, psychological therapies, and smoking cessation interventions that could improve outcomes.

The reasonable risk ratio for palate surgeries in OSA patients is a new risk analysis aid for decision making. These authors applied it to types of palate surgeries and found modified uvulopalatopharyngoplasty had the most complications.