Abstract Active listening involves dynamically switching attention between competing talkers and is essential to following conversations in everyday environments. Previous investigations in human listeners have examined the neural mechanisms that support switching auditory attention within the acoustic featural cues of pitch and auditory space. Here, we explored the cortical circuitry underlying endogenous switching of auditory attention between pitch and spatial cues necessary...
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OtorhinolaryngologyPublication date: Available online 23 January 2019Source: European Annals of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck DiseasesAuthor(s): H.J. Jung, G.H. Yu, J.H. ParkAbstractIntroductionHypereosinophilic syndrome is a rare disease with hypereosinophilia resulting in end-organ dysfunction. Patients present with organ-associated symptoms, and the targets frequently affected are heart, lung, skin, or the nervous system, and the middle ear involvement is rare.Case reportA 30-year-old female with left ear fullness...
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Case Reports in OtolaryngologyInflammatory myofibroblastic tumor (IMT) is a benign lesion that occurs most frequently in the soft tissues and viscera. In the head and neck region, the tumor has been reported to occur in the orbit, tongue, nasopharynx, larynx, and paranasal sinuses and the central nervous system. Despite being a benign lesion, it exhibits infiltrative and destructive behaviours, making histopathological examination necessary to confirm the diagnosis. We report the case of a 38-year-old female presented with a...
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Clinical OtolaryngologyAbstract Objectives One research aspect of stapes surgery is various materials that are used to seal the oval window. Several materials are used to seal the oval window, for example; adipose tissue, perichondrium, vein graft, gelatin sponge (Gelfoam), blood clot, and soft connective tissue. Up to now, there has been no randomized clinical trial that has evaluated the effects of different types of sealing material on hearing outcomes after stapedotomy. Hence, the present study aimed to find out...
Abstract Secondary trache‐oesophageal puncture and fistula formation is often undertaken after laryngectomy to restore voice. The procedure was historically carried out under general anaesthesia (GA). This has been largely supplanted by local anaesthetic (LA) techniques as GA puts patients at a greater risk and the procedure is a more technically difficult undertaking. LA techniques have, however, never been validated against GA techniques in terms of length of stay, cost and complication rates....
Abstract Objective Although recurrent facial palsy was first reported in 1871, the etiology, definitions, classifications, pathogenesis, treatment options, and prognosis have not been clearly determined. There have been no systematic reviews and meta‐analyses of recurrent Bell's palsy. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the clinical manifestations of recurrent Bell's palsy through a systematic review and meta‐analysis. Design The SCOPUS, PubMed, Cochrane Library, and EBSCO databases...
Abstract Objectives To translate and validate French versions of two health‐related quality of life questionnaires for patients with peripheral facial palsy: Facial Disability Index (FDI) and Facial Clinimetric Evaluation (FaCE) scale. Design Prospective cohort study. Setting University tertiary referral center. Participants A pilot test was performed on 10 subjects (5 patients with facial palsy of more than 1‐month duration and 5 normal subjects), then 67 adult patients with...
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Publication date: Available online 24 January 2019Source: American Journal of OtolaryngologyAuthor(s): Sajjad Muhammad, Martin Lehecka, Saku T. Sinkkonen, Mika NiemeläAbstractThe retrosigmoid approach for vestibular schwannoma surgery has remained the standard approach by most neurosurgeons. Drilling the posterior wall of the internal auditory meatus (IAM) is an essential step in removing the intrameatal tumor. During IAM drilling, three anatomical structures can be encountered, including the posterior...
Publication date: Available online 22 January 2019Source: American Journal of OtolaryngologyAuthor(s): Su Jin Kim, Ho Yun Lee, Jung Wook Kang, Oh. Eun Kwon, Kun Hee LeeAbstractBackgroundAllergic rhinitis (AR) has been reported to worsen quality of life (QoL) after adenotonsillectomy. Although powered intracapsular tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy (PITA) has been widely performed, it is not clear whether comorbid AR may worsen QoL in patients who undergo PITA.PurposeTo evaluate QoL after PITA in relation...
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Publication date: Available online 23 January 2019Source: International Journal of Pediatric OtorhinolaryngologyAuthor(s): Jillian Mattioni, Sarah Azari, Travis Hoover, Daniel Weaver, Sri Kiran ChennupatiAbstractObjectiveTo examine complications following pediatric branchial cleft cyst excision by surgical specialty, demographics, and comorbid conditions.MethodsA retrospective review of the National Surgical Quality Improvement Program database was performed. Pediatric cases from January 1, 2015...
Publication date: Available online 23 January 2019Source: International Journal of Pediatric OtorhinolaryngologyAuthor(s): Oren Ziv, Mordechai Kraus, Racheli Holcberg, Anat Bahat Dinur, Sofia Kordeluk, Dan Kaplan, Hadar Naidorf Rosenblatt, Shalom Ben-Shimol, David Greenberg, Eugene LeibovitzAbstractObjectivesTo evaluate the epidemiology, microbiology, Streptococcus pneumoniae serotypes distribution and serious bacterial infections (SBIs) occurrence in infants <2 months of age with tympanocentesis-documented...
Publication date: Available online 22 January 2019Source: International Journal of Pediatric OtorhinolaryngologyAuthor(s): Kaitlyn Zenner, John Dahl, Gail Deutsch, Erin Rudzinski, Randall Bly, Jonathan A. Perkins
Publication date: Available online 22 January 2019Source: International Journal of Pediatric OtorhinolaryngologyAuthor(s): Balázs Sztanó, Ádám Bach, Vera Matievics, Eszter Erdélyi, Ilona Szegesdi, Christopher T. Wootten, László RovóABSTRACTOBJECTIVESBilateral vocal cord paralysis often causes severe dyspnea requiring an early airway intervention in neonates. Endoscopic arytenoid abduction lateropexy (EAAL) with suture is a quick, reversible, minimally-invasive vocal cord lateralizing technique to...
Publication date: Available online 22 January 2019Source: International Journal of Pediatric OtorhinolaryngologyAuthor(s): Waldemar Reich, Oliver Aust, Alexander EckertAbstractBackgroundThe complex architecture of the midface renders diagnosing and treating fractures challenging, especially for young patients who present the additional risk of suffering growth and development deficiencies, which is to be avoided at all costs.ObjectivesThis study sought to characterize pediatric mid-facial fractures...
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Publication date: Available online 24 January 2019Source: Operative Techniques in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck SurgeryAuthor(s): Tristan Tham, Peter CostantinoThe objectives of this paper are to synthesize the existing literature on open approaches to the anterior skull base in children. First, we review the developmental anatomy of the anterior skull base. Next, we describe the most commonly used open approaches to the anterior skull base and other adjunctive procedures. Lastly, we review the reconstructive...
Publication date: Available online 23 January 2019Source: Operative Techniques in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck SurgeryAuthor(s): Craig Miller, Scott Manning, Randall BlyNasal dermoids are the most common congenital midline nasal lesions. They often present as a midline pit or nasal mass and arise from incomplete or failed regression of the dural diverticulum during embryogenesis. Management requires complete resection of the tract and an appropriate surgical approach is based on location, extent,...
Publication date: Available online 23 January 2019Source: Operative Techniques in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck SurgeryAuthor(s): Meghan N. Wilson
