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July 202621

Case ReportOncology (Medical)

Conversion surgery after BRAF-directed therapy for unresectable papillary thyroid carcinoma with severe tracheal invasion.

A 75-year-old man with locally advanced papillary thyroid carcinoma (PTC) presented with severe tracheal invasion and suspected carotid artery involvement, rendering the tumor initially unresectable.

Auris Nasus LarynxJul 30, 2026Read case
Case ReportOtolaryngology (ENT)

Surgical correction of unilateral soft palate and faucial pillar dysplasia: A systematic review & case report.

A patient with unilateral soft palate and faucial pillar dysplasia presented for surgical correction. The surgical intervention involved soft palate dissection and the use of an adjacent interpolated flap.

Int J Pediatr OtorhinolaryngolJul 28, 2026Read case
Clinical ResearchOtolaryngology (ENT)

A Systematic Review of Audiological Criteria Used to Determine the Need for MRI Screening in Patients With Suspected Vestibular Schwannoma.

This systematic review evaluated the diagnostic accuracy of non-imaging screening tools for MRI referral in adults with suspected vestibular schwannoma (VS) and asymmetric sensorineural hearing loss.

Otol NeurotolJul 28, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchOtolaryngology (ENT)Open access

Incidence and Associated Factors of Schneiderian Membrane Perforation in Maxillary Sinus Floor Elevation: A Meta-Analysis.

This meta-analysis examined the incidence and factors associated with Schneiderian membrane perforation (SMP) during maxillary sinus floor elevation (MSFE) in 4519 patients across 26 studies.

Int Dent JJul 23, 2026Read summary
Case ReportPathology (Anatomic & Clinical)Open access

Imaging findings of basaloid squamous cell carcinoma: a case report.

A 78-year-old male presented with persistent erythema, swelling, and pain in the anterior mandible, revealing an exophytic mass and cutaneous fistula.

Oral RadiolJul 23, 2026Read case
Clinical ResearchOtolaryngology (ENT)Open access

Correlation of Local Nasal Biomarkers and Olfactory Dysfunction in Chronic Rhinosinusitis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated local biomarkers associated with olfactory dysfunction (OD) in chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) patients.

Int Forum Allergy RhinolJul 21, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchOtolaryngology (ENT)

Facial nerve reconstruction following parotidectomy for malignancy: A systematic review of microsurgical techniques and functional outcomes.

This systematic review evaluated microsurgical techniques for facial nerve reconstruction following parotidectomy in 312 patients across 18 studies.

J Plast Reconstr Aesthet SurgJul 20, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchNeurology

Venous Sinus Stenting for Pulsatile Tinnitus: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated the efficacy of venous sinus stenting (VSS) for treating pulsatile tinnitus (PT) in 850 patients, including those with idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH).

Otol NeurotolJul 20, 2026Read summary
Case ReportOtolaryngology (ENT)

Laryngeal Nocardia: A Case Report.

An immunosuppressed patient presented with an obstructive laryngeal mass, for which malignancy was a key diagnostic consideration.

LaryngoscopeJul 20, 2026Read case
Case ReportOtolaryngology (ENT)

The laryngofissure approach for near-infrared photoimmunotherapy in laryngeal cancer: A novel larynx-preservation strategy.

A 67-year-old male with laryngeal cancer presented with hoarseness and was staged as cT2N2bM0, Stage IVA. After two years of concurrent chemoradiotherapy, he experienced local recurrence in the subglottic and posterior…

Auris Nasus LarynxJul 17, 2026Read case
Clinical ResearchOncology (Medical)

Survival Outcomes of Head and Neck Neuroendocrine Carcinoma: A Systematic Review.

This systematic review examined survival outcomes in patients with head and neck neuroendocrine carcinoma (HNNEC), focusing on tumor characteristics and treatment strategies.

Head NeckJul 17, 2026Read summary
Case ReportOtolaryngology (ENT)

Unusual Retrieval of an Ingested Metallic Foreign Body Using a Magnetic Bridle During Microlaryngoscopy: A Case Report.

A 45-year-old female ingested a 2 cm metallic fragment from a kitchen sieve, confirmed by X-ray. Initial attempts at retrieval using flexible nasendoscopy and microlaryngoscopy were unsuccessful due to poor…

Ann Otol Rhinol LaryngolJul 17, 2026Read case
Case ReportOtolaryngology (ENT)

Pediatric meningocele with cerebrospinal fluid drainage into the subcutaneous tissue of the external auditory canal.

A 2-year-old girl presented with refractory otitis media, revealing ossicular demineralization and internal auditory canal expansion on CT. At 10 years, despite improved middle ear aeration, she had persistent symptoms.

Auris Nasus LarynxJul 16, 2026Read case
Clinical ResearchOtolaryngology (ENT)Open access

Is Level IIB Dissection Necessary in the Clinically N0 Neck? A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis in Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma.

This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated the necessity of level IIB dissection in clinically node-negative (cN0) head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC).

Head NeckJul 13, 2026Read summary
Case ReportOtolaryngology (ENT)

Revision Medialization Thyroplasty for Glottic Insufficiency Amid Rapid Weight Loss on Semaglutide.

A 74-year-old woman developed new voice deterioration nine years after successful bilateral medialization thyroplasty. The change coincided with a 25-pound weight loss while she was taking semaglutide.

LaryngoscopeJul 13, 2026Read case
Clinical ResearchOtolaryngology (ENT)

"Impact of adenotonsillectomy or adenoidectomy on dentofacial development of children with obstructed sleep disordered breathing - Systematic review".

This systematic review evaluated the impact of adenotonsillectomy and adenoidectomy on dentofacial development in children with obstructed sleep-disordered breathing.

Int J Pediatr OtorhinolaryngolJul 11, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchOtolaryngology (ENT)Open access

The Dynamics of Pharyngeal Shortening in Healthy Swallowing: Effects of Sex, Age, Bolus Volume and Consistency.

This multicenter clinical study characterised pharyngeal shortening during swallowing in 80 healthy adults, balanced by sex and spanning four age groups.

J Oral RehabilJul 6, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchOtolaryngology (ENT)

Laryngeal Nerve Protection Devices in Thyroid Surgery: A Systematic Review and Evidence Synthesis.

This systematic review synthesized human studies of intermittent or semi-intermittent nerve-stimulation devices used for intraoperative neuromonitoring during thyroid and parathyroid surgery.

LaryngoscopeJul 6, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchOtolaryngology (ENT)Open access

Medial Flap Versus Coblation-Assisted Turbinoplasty For Turbinates Hypertrophy: A Prospective Randomized Controlled Trial.

This prospective randomized controlled trial compared medial-flap turbinoplasty (MFT) and coblation-assisted turbinoplasty (CAT) for treating inferior turbinate hypertrophy in patients with persistent nasal obstruction.

Otolaryngol Head Neck SurgJul 3, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchOtolaryngology (ENT)

Comparative efficacy of biologic agents for severe chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps: Systematic review and network meta-analysis.

This systematic review and network meta-analysis evaluated the efficacy and safety of seven biologic agents for severe chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps (CRSwNP) in 3,642 patients.

J Allergy Clin ImmunolJul 3, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchOtolaryngology (ENT)

Success of Anterior Ethmoidal Artery Flaps for Nasal Septal Perforation Repair: A Systematic Review.

This systematic review assessed anterior ethmoidal artery (AEA) flap techniques for nasal septal perforation repair. Sixteen studies contributed data on 249 patients, including 223 adults and 26 children.

LaryngoscopeJul 1, 2026Read summary

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