AAO-HNS/F Network Search

Abstract Objective To evaluate whether bilateral congenital ossicular anomalies (COAs) differ regarding ossicular anomalies and hearing loss severities between the ears of the individual. Study Design Retrospective case review. Setting Tertiary referral academic center. Methods Between March 2012 and December 2022, 7 consecutive patients (14…

Abstract Objective Investigate incidence and natural history of otologic and sinonasal disease associated with 22q11.2 deletion syndrome. Study Design Case series. Setting Tertiary care children's hospital. Methods Charts from consecutive children born 2000 to 2018 with a diagnosis of 22q11.2 deletion, DiGeorge…

Abstract Objective To explore the association between body composition and sensorineural hearing loss (SNHL). Study Design Cross-sectional study, prospective study and Mendelian randomization (MR) analyses. Setting UK Biobank. Methods This cross-sectional study included 147,296 adult participants with complete data on body composition…

Abstract Objective Evaluate health-related quality of life (HR-QOL) benefits with cochlear implantation (CI) in children with unilateral sensorineural hearing loss (USNHL) versus bilateral sensorineural hearing loss (BSNHL). Study Design A cross-sectional survey of parents of children who underwent CI for USNHL and…

Abstract Objective Identify the age at diagnosis and intervention of immigrant and/or non-English-speaking children with hearing loss (HL) and risk factors associated with delays. Identify barriers for non-English-speaking caregivers of deaf/hard-of-hearing children. Study Design Sequential mixed methods…

Abstract Objective Describe the effect that cochlear implantation (CI) has on audiometric outcomes and quality of life (QOL) in patients with single-sided deafness (SSD). Study Design Retrospective case review. Setting Tertiary university hospital system. Methods Preoperative and postoperative AzBio performance and Cochlear Implant Quality…

Benign esophageal tumors are rare, occurring at an incidence of <5%.1 Most are asymptomatic and incidentally found by imaging or endoscopy performed for other indications. Because esophageal carcinoma is approximately 50 times more common, the definitive diagnosis of a benign tumor is confirmed by…

Abstract Objective Microtia is a congenital condition known to be associated with vertebral anomalies and congenital syndromes, most prominently hemifacial microsomia. There is controversy, however, on whether to screen with spinal imaging. Additionally, microtia ear reconstruction utilizes rib harvesting that could potentially worsen pre-existing…

Abstract Objective The objective of this meta-analysis is to evaluate the impact of genetic polymorphisms on platinum-based chemotherapy (PBC)-induced ototoxicity. Data Sources Systematic searches of PubMed, Embase, Cochrane, and Web of Science were conducted from the inception of the databases to May…

Abstract Objective Because of the high costs associated with early-stage laryngeal carcinoma diagnosis and prognosis prediction, this study attempts to find valuable targets to establish a novel predictive model by focusing on the aldehyde dehydrogenase 2 (ALDH2) genotype and other peripheral blood markers. Study…

Abstract Objective Patients with head and neck paragangliomas who are positive for the SDHD p.Pro81Leu (P81L) mutation are thought to have a distinct phenotype from other SDHx mutations, but few studies have focused on this mutation. The objective of this study was to determine…

Abstract Objective The optimal management of acute mastoiditis remains controversial. Most existing studies are retrospective single-institutional experiences with small cohorts. Our objectives were to analyze the treatment of acute mastoiditis by pediatric centers across the United States and changes in management over time. Study…

Abstract Objective To systematically review the literature to determine auditory outcomes of cochlear implantation in children ≤12 months old. Data Source PubMed, EMBASE, Medline, CINAHL, Cochrane, Scopus, and Web of Science databases were searched from inception to 9/1/2021 using PRISMA guidelines. Review Methods…

Abstract Objective This study evaluates the natural course of hearing loss (HL) prior to treatment in patients with progressive tumors and an indication for active intervention. Evaluating this patient group specifically can put hearing outcomes after vestibular schwannoma therapy into an adequate context. Study Design…

Abstract Objective To identify if migraine is associated with auditory deficits and if the auditory profile of migraine is distinct from other pain syndromes, such as chronic pain. Study Design Cross-sectional, retrospective. Setting A total of 5273 respondents of the 1999 to 2004 National…