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Trends in CPAP adherence over twenty years of data collection: a flattened curve

Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a common disorder, and continuous airway positive pressure (CPAP) is considered to be the gold standard of therapy. CPAP however is known to have problems with adherence, with ...

Authors: Brian W. Rotenberg, Dorian Murariu and Kenny P. Pang

Comparison of survival between radiation therapy and trans-oral laser microsurgery for early glottic cancer patients; a retrospective cohort study

The literature reports various treatment methodologies, such as trans-oral laser microsurgery, radiation therapy, total/partial laryngectomies, and concurrent radiation chemotherapy for patients with early lar...

Authors: R. J. De Santis, I. Poon, J. Lee, I. Karam, D. J. Enepekides and K. M. Higgins

Management algorithm for failed gastric pull up reconstruction of laryngopharyngectomy defects: case report and review of the literature

Gastric pull up remains a popular reconstructive option for pharyngoesophagectomy defects extending to thoracic inlet. Gastric necrosis is a dreaded complication of gastric pull up reconstruction and few studi...

Authors: Oleksandr Butskiy, Donald W. Anderson and Eitan Prisman

Heat and moisture exchanger use reduces in-hospital complications following total laryngectomy: a case–control study

Total laryngectomy (TL) is an appropriate oncologic operation for many patients with laryngeal cancer delivering excellent oncologic outcomes, however it remains beset with significant functional consequences....

Authors: A. Foreman, R. J. De Santis, F. Sultanov, D. J. Enepekides and K. M. Higgins

Evaluation of the otolith function using c/oVEMPs in patients with Ménière’s disease

Cervical and ocular vestibular evoked myogenic potentials (c/oVEMPs) reflect otolith function. Up-to-date, there are no published reports on the systemic evaluation of otolith function in Ménière’s Disease (MD...

Authors: Liang Chen, Hui Xu, Wu-qing Wang, Qing-quan Zhang, Qiao-ying Lv and Xi-cheng Song

Vestibular function following unilateral cochlear implantation for profound sensorineural hearing loss

Many Canadians are affected by sensorineural hearing loss (SNHL) and those with severe or profound hearing loss may have poor hearing function despite optimized hearing aids. Cochlear implants (CI) offer effec...

Authors: Gavin J. le Nobel, Euna Hwang, Adrian Wu, Sharon Cushing and Vincent Y. Lin

Interpretation of sonotubometric data based on phase-shift detection

Sonotubometry is a non-invasive means of assessing Eustachian tube (ET) function. Its interpretation remains a complex task with questionable results due to wide variation between trials. A study was conducted...

Authors: Yaw Amoako-Tuffour, Philip Garland and Manohar Bance

Exploring the psychological morbidity of waiting for sinus surgery using a mixed methods approach

Patients with chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) often have to endure significant wait times for endoscopic sinus surgery (ESS). The pyschiatric impact of placement on a waitlist for ESS has not been explored.

Authors: Gordon Fung-Zak Tsang, Carmen L. McKnight, Laura Minhui Kim and John M. Lee

The use of a modified abbé island flap to reconstruct primary lip defects of over 80 %

Lip reconstruction for defects greater than 80 % present a challenge in maintaining acceptable oral function and good aesthetic results. Abbé flaps offer an excellent reconstructive option but are limited to d...

Authors: Sabin Filimon, Keith Richardson, Michael P. Hier, Michael Roskies and Alex M. Mlynarek

A retrospective review in the management of T3 laryngeal squamous cell carcinoma: an expanding indication for transoral laser microsurgery

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the functional and oncological outcomes of patients treated for T3 laryngeal squamous cell carcinoma. Specifically comparing transoral laser microsurgery and radiother...

Authors: A. Butler, M. H. Rigby, J. Scott, J. Trites, R. Hart and S. M. Taylor

Monoscopic photogrammetry to obtain 3D models by a mobile device: a method for making facial prostheses

The aim of this study is to present the development of a new technique to obtain 3D models using photogrammetry by a mobile device and free software, as a method for making digital facial impressions of patien...

Authors: Rodrigo Salazar-Gamarra, Rosemary Seelaus, Jorge Vicente Lopes da Silva, Airton Moreira da Silva and Luciano Lauria Dib

Clinicopathological features and treatment outcomes of the rare, salivary duct carcinoma of parotid gland

Salivary ductal carcinoma (SDC) of parotid gland is a rare and aggressive entity; accounting for 1–3 % of all malignant salivary gland tumors, 0.2 % of epithelial salivary gland neoplasms, 0.5 % of salivary gl...

Authors: Khalid Hussain AL-Qahtani, Mutahir A. Tunio, Yasser Bayoumi, Venkada Manickam Gurusamy, Fahad Ahmed A. Bahamdain and Hanadi Fatani

Can preoperative thyroglobulin antibody levels be used as a marker for well differentiated thyroid cancer?

It has been reported that thyroglobulin antibody are more frequently elevated in patients with thyroid cancercompared to general population. This study aims at evaluating whether preoperative thyroglobulin ant...

Authors: S. Hosseini, R. J. Payne, F. Zawawi, A. Mlynarek, M. P. Hier, M. Tamilia and V. I. Forest

MRI and CBCT image registration of temporomandibular joint: a systematic review

The purpose of the present review is to systematically and critically analyze the available literature regarding the importance, applicability, and practicality of (MRI), computerized tomography (CT) or cone-b...

Authors: Mohammed A. Q. Al-Saleh, Noura A. Alsufyani, Humam Saltaji, Jacob L. Jaremko and Paul W. Major

The McGill Thyroid Nodule Score’s (MTNS+) role in the investigation of thyroid nodules with benign ultrasound guided fine needle aspiration biopsies: a retrospective review

Ultrasound guided fine needle aspiration (USFNA) biopsies of thyroid nodules sometimes create a decision-making dilemma for surgeons as they may yield falsely benign results. The McGill Thyroid Nodule Score + ...

Authors: Sarah Khalife, Sarah Bouhabel, Veronique-Isabelle Forest, Michael P. Hier, Louise Rochon, Michael Tamilia and Richard J. Payne

The role of transoral robotic surgery, transoral laser microsurgery, and lingual tonsillectomy in the identification of head and neck squamous cell carcinoma of unknown primary origin: a systematic review

Squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck can present as a cervical metastasis from an unknown primary site. Recently, transoral robotic surgery (TORS) and transoral laser microsurgery (TLM) have been incor...

Authors: Terence S. Fu, Andrew Foreman, David P. Goldstein and John R. de Almeida

Using a nasoseptal flap for the reconstruction of osteoradionecrosis in nasopharyngeal carcinoma: a case report

Osteoradionecrosis (ORN) is a challenging complication in patients with postirradiated nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC). The aim of this study was to evaluate the usage of a nasoseptal flap (NSF) after endoscopi...

Authors: Mohamad Adel and Kai-Ping Chang

In vivo Wnt pathway inhibition of human squamous cell carcinoma growth and metastasis in the chick chorioallantoic model

Head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC) is an aggressive cancer with poor overall survival. New therapeutic strategies that target specific molecular lesions driving advanced disease are needed. Herein w...

Authors: Shannon F. Rudy, J. Chad Brenner, Jennifer L. Harris, Jun Liu, Jianwei Che, Megan V. Scott, John Henry Owen, Christine M. Komarck, Martin P. Graham, Emily L. Bellile, Carol R. Bradford, Mark EP Prince and Thomas E. Carey

Avoiding allogenic blood transfusions in endoscopic angiofibroma surgery

Surgical approaches for many tumours are often limited by blood loss, exposure and risk to vital anatomical structures. Therefore, the standard of care for certain skull base tumours has become endoscopic tran...

Authors: Hisham Wasl, Jessica McGuire and Darlene Lubbe

An outcomes analysis of anterior epistaxis management in the emergency department

Many treatment options exist for the management of anterior epistaxis. However, little is known about treatment outcomes. The objective was to identify the currently utilised methods of management and outcomes...

Authors: E. Newton, A. Lasso, W. Petrcich and S. J. Kilty

Reconsidering first-line treatment for obstructive sleep apnea: a systematic review of the literature

Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) is typically recommended as first line therapy for obstructive sleep apnea, but the adherence rate of CPAP is problematic. This study’s objective was to systematicall...

Authors: Brian W. Rotenberg, Claudio Vicini, Edward B. Pang and Kenny P. Pang

The surgical plane for lingual tonsillectomy: an anatomic study

The presence of a plane between the lingual tonsils and the underlying soft tissue has not been confirmed. The objective of this study is to ascertain the presence and the characteristics about this plane for ...

Authors: Eugene L. Son, Michael P. Underbrink, Suimin Qiu and Vicente A. Resto

Rinne test: does the tuning fork position affect the sound amplitude at the ear?

Guidelines and text-book descriptions of the Rinne test advise orienting the tuning fork tines in parallel with the longitudinal axis of the external auditory canal (EAC), presumably to maximise the amplitude ...

Authors: Oleksandr Butskiy, Denny Ng, Murray Hodgson and Desmond A. Nunez

Xanthogranuloma in the heavily irradiated low neck in a patient with head and neck cancer

Head and neck cancer is often managed with a combination of surgery, radiation therapy, and chemotherapy, and skin toxicity is not uncommon. Xanthogranuloma is a pathological finding resulting from an inflamma...

Authors: Lisa Singer, Sarah M. Calkins, Andrew E. Horvai, William R. Ryan and Sue S. Yom

Correction of severe columella and tip retraction in silicone implanted Asian short noses

Silicone Implants and other alloplastic materials are frequently used in rhinoplasty to augment Asian short noses. However, nasal deformities as a result of implant-related infections are increasing in inciden...

Authors: Serkan Sertel, Ioana Irina Venara-Vulpe and Philippe Pasche

How can the audiogram be more useful?

The Canadian Hearing and Auditory Research Translation (CHART) group is a newly formed taskforce to develop collaborative research initiatives. Initial discussions centered on diagnostic improvements for middl...

Authors: Robert V Harrison

Oral corticosteroid prescribing habits of Canadian Otolaryngologist-Head and Neck Surgeons

Oral corticosteroids (OCSs) are widely prescribed in Otolaryngology-Head & Neck surgery (OtoHNS). There is evidence in the literature regarding specific dosing regimens. However, it is not known to what extent...

Authors: Saad Ansari, Brian W. Rotenberg and Leigh J. Sowerby

Decisional conflict in patients considering diagnostic thyroidectomy with indeterminate fine needle aspirate cytopathology

Fine needle aspiration (FNA) cytopathology is the gold standard work-up for thyroid nodules. However, indeterminate lesions are encountered commonly and can lead to difficult treatment decisions. We sought to ...

Authors: Benjamin A. Taylor, Robert D. Hart, Matthew H. Rigby, Jonathan Trites, S. Mark Taylor and Paul Hong

Erratum to: Detection of bacteria in middle ear effusions based on the presence of allergy: does allergy augment bacterial infection in the middle ear?

Authors: Woo Jin Kim, Byung-Guk Kim, Ki-Hong Chang and Jeong-Hoon Oh

Informed consent: do information pamphlets improve post-operative risk-recall in patients undergoing total thyroidectomy: prospective randomized control study

Informed consent consists of basic five elements: voluntarism, capacity, disclosure, understanding, and ultimate decision-making. Physician disclosure, patient understanding, and information retention are all ...

Authors: Hussain Alsaffar, Lindsay Wilson, Dev P. Kamdar, Faizullo Sultanov, Danny Enepekides and Kevin M. Higgins

Balloon dilation of the eustachian tube: a tympanometric outcomes analysis

Eustachian tube dysfunction (ETD) is a common medical issue, occurring in at least 1 % of the adult population. Patients suffering from ET dysfunction typically present with complaints of hearing loss or sensa...

Authors: Blair Williams, Benjamin A. Taylor, Neil Clifton and Manohar Bance

Evaluation of the utricular and saccular function using oVEMPs and cVEMPs in BPPV patients

It is well-known that ocular vestibular evoked myogenic potentials (oVEMPs) predominantly reflect utricular function whilst cervical vestibular evoked myogenic potentials (cVEMPs) reflect saccular function. To...

Authors: Hui Xu, Fa-ya Liang, Liang Chen, Xi-cheng Song, Michael Chi Fai Tong, Jiun Fong Thong, Qing-quan Zhang and Yan Sun

Submental island flap reconstruction reduces cost in oral cancer reconstruction compared to radial forearm free flap reconstruction: a case series and cost analysis

In Canada, 4,400 cases of oral cancer are diagnosed yearly. Surgical resection is a key component of treatment in many of these cancers. Reconstruction of defects, with the goal of preserving function, is of u...

Authors: D. Forner, T. Phillips, M. Rigby, R. Hart, M. Taylor and J. Trites

Journal of Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery reviewer acknowledgement 2015

The Editors of Journal of Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery would like to thank all our reviewers who have contributed their time and expertise to the journal in Volume 44 (2015).

Authors: Hadi Seikaly and Erin Wright

Upper airway obstruction due to a change in altitude: first report in fifty years

Air travel mostly causes minor ear, nose and throat complaints. We describe a second report in literature of airway obstruction caused by a drop in atmospheric pressure during a routine commercial flight.

Authors: Oleksandr Butskiy and Donald W. Anderson

Cochlear implant and congenital cholesteatoma

The occurence of cholesteatoma and cochlear implant is rare. Secondary cholesteatomas may develop as a result of cochlear implant surgery. Primarily acquired cholesteatoma is not typically associated with cong...

Authors: J. Mierzwinski, AJ Fishman, T. Grochowski, S. Drewa, M. Drela, P. Winiarski and I. Bielecki

Brief electrical stimulation after facial nerve transection and neurorrhaphy: a randomized prospective animal study

Recent studies have examined the effects of brief electrical stimulation (BES) on nerve regeneration, with some suggesting that BES accelerates facial nerve recovery. However, the facial nerve outcome measurem...

Authors: Adrian Mendez, Hadi Seikaly, Vincent L. Biron, Lin Fu Zhu and David W. J. Côté

Erratum to: Adjuvant Radioactive iodine 131 ablation in papillary microcarcinoma of thyroid: Saudi Arabian experience

Authors: Khalid Hussain AL-Qahtani, Mushabbab Al Asiri, Mutahir A. Tunio, Naji J. Aljohani, Yasser Bayoumi, Hanadi Fatani and Abdulrehman AlHadab

Knowledge and risk perception of oral cavity and oropharyngeal cancer among non-medical university students

To assess non-medical university students' knowledge and perceived risk of developing oral cavity and oropharyngeal cancer.

Authors: Nosayaba Osazuwa-Peters and Nhial T. Tutlam

Endoscopic ear surgery in Canada: a cross-sectional study

Endoscopic ear surgery is an emerging technique with recent literature highlighting advantages over the traditional microscopic approach. This study aims to characterize the current status of endoscopic ear su...

Authors: Michael Yong, Tamara Mijovic and Jane Lea

Epistaxis in hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia: an evidence based review of surgical management

Patients with Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiectasia (HHT) frequently present with epistaxis. Up to 98 % of these patients will have epistaxis at some point in their life. There are multiple ways to deal with t...

Authors: Christopher J. Chin, Brian W. Rotenberg and Ian J. Witterick

Acoustic rhinometry and video endoscopic scoring to evaluate postoperative outcomes in endonasal spreader graft surgery with septoplasty and turbinoplasty for nasal valve collapse

Nasal obstruction is a common complaint seen by otolaryngologists. The internal nasal valve (INV) is typically the narrowest portion of the nasal cavity, and if this area collapses on inspiration the patient e...

Authors: Bree Erickson, Robert Hurowitz, Caroline Jeffery, Khalid Ansari, Hamdy El Hakim, Erin D. Wright, Hadi Seikaly, Sam R. Greig and David W. J. Côté

Tympanoplasty—conchal cavum approach

The three well recognized tympanoplasty approaches: permeatal, postaural, and endaural, each have advantages and disadvantages. The permeatal approach is suitable only for ears with adequate canal size. The po...

Authors: S. Christopher Man and Desmond A. Nunez

Technique modifications for septodermoplasty: an illustrative case

Hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia (HHT) is an autosomal dominant disease that results in telangiectasia of the sinonasal tract, gastro-intestinal tract as well as possible arteriovenous malformations of th...

Authors: Mark Bastianelli and Shaun J. Kilty

Detection of bacteria in middle ear effusions based on the presence of allergy: does allergy augment bacterial infection in the middle ear?

Bacterial infection, Eustachian tube dysfunction, allergies, and immunologic factors are major causes of otitis media with effusion (OME). However, the exact pathogenesis of OME is still unclear. This study ev...

Authors: Woo Jin Kim, Byung-Guk Kim, Ki-Hong Chang and Jeong-Hoon Oh

Evaluating the referral preferences and consultation requests of primary care physicians with otolaryngology – head and neck surgery

No literature exists which examines referral preferences to, or the consultation process with, Otolaryngology. In a recent Canadian Medical Association nation-wide survey of General Practitioners and Family Ph...

Authors: John R. Scott, Eric Wong and Leigh J Sowerby

Endoscopic Dacryocystorhinostomy (DCR): a comparative study between powered and non-powered technique

Dacrocystorhinostomy (DCR) is an operation used to treat nasolacrimal duct obstruction. Essentially there are two approaches: external and endoscopic. Several modalities are used in endoscopic DCR; all aiming ...

Authors: Islam Herzallah, Bassam Alzuraiqi, Naif Bawazeer, Osama Marglani, Ameen Alherabi, Sherif K. Mohamed, Khalid Al-Qahtani, Talal Al-Khatib and Abdullah Alghamdi

Erratum to: Outcome analysis of 215 patients with parotid gland tumors: a retrospective cohort analysis

Authors: Boban M. Erovic, Manish D. Shah, Guillem Bruch, Meredith Johnston, John Kim, Brian O’Sullivan, Bayardo Perez-Ordonez, Ilan Weinreb, Eshetu G. Atenafu, John R. de Almeida, Patrick J. Gullane, Dale Brown, Ralph W. Gilbert, Jonathan C. Irish and David P. Goldstein

Ototoxicity of acetic acid on the guinea pig cochlea

To evaluate the ototoxicity of acetic acid solutions.

Authors: Takafumi Yamano, Hitomi Higuchi, Takashi Nakagawa and Tetsuo Morizono

Incidence of cutaneous malignant melanoma by socioeconomic status in Canada: 1992–2006

There are no nationwide studies documenting changes in cutaneous malignant melanoma incidence or association of incidence with socioeconomic status (SES) in Canada. We sought to determine whether melanoma inci...

Authors: Stephanie E. Johnson-Obaseki, Varant Labajian, Martin J. Corsten and James T. McDonald