Article
Clinical Neurology
Nathan Tu, Dennis Bojrab, Pedrom Sioshansi, Kenny Lin, Robert Hong, Dennis Bojrab, Seilesh Babu
Summary: In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, otologic surgeons have successfully implemented safety measures such as modified goggles, tent drapes, and smoke evacuators to provide full three-dimensional visualization of the surgical field while protecting the eyes. These simple and efficient techniques are easily adaptable to traditional microscope surgeries.
OTOLOGY & NEUROTOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Otorhinolaryngology
Ameen Amanian, Neil K. Chadha, Julie Pauwels, Frederick K. Kozak
Summary: There is no clear consensus among Canadian pediatric CI surgeons on the use of MPDs, with some doctors insisting on their use for wound protection and institutional standards, while others believe that not using MPDs will not increase the incidence of postoperative complications. Therefore, further prospective controlled studies are needed to confirm the actual effectiveness of MPDs.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PEDIATRIC OTORHINOLARYNGOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Otorhinolaryngology
M. F. Flynn, A. Sheldon, M. Bannister
Summary: This study compares the outcomes of mastoid exploration surgery between trainees and consultants and finds no significant increase in complication rate among trainees. Trainees may have performed less complicated cases. The stepwise incorporation of trainees does not compromise patient safety.
JOURNAL OF LARYNGOLOGY AND OTOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Bang-Yan Zhang, Valerie Wai-Yee Ho, Tzong-Yun Tsai, Kai-Chieh Chan
Summary: This study evaluates the application of exoscope in otoneurologic surgery. Through questionnaire surveys and surgical data analysis, it is found that exoscopic ear surgery is feasible, safe, and effective, with high-quality image, stereoscopic effects, magnification rate, and teaching value.
JOURNAL OF THE CHINESE MEDICAL ASSOCIATION
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Minna Tirkkonen, Matti Iso-Mustajarvi, Anandhan Dhanasingh, Pia Linder, Katariina Myller, Aarno Dietz
Summary: The aim of this study was to understand mastoid volume development in children who underwent cochlear implantation surgery. Eight patients (nine ears) were included in the study, and three linear measurements and mastoid volume were assessed. The results showed that mastoid volume significantly increased after surgery, and there was a positive linear correlation between linear measurements and mastoid volume. Based on comparisons with previous literature findings, it was found that cochlear implant surgery did not affect the development of mastoid volume in children.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2023)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Natalia Carasek, Danielle Cristovao, Lucas Alves Teixeira Oliveira, Fernanda Ferreira Caldas, Fernando Massa Correia, Thais Gomes Abrahao Elias, Rivadavio Amorim, Fayez Bahmad Jr
Summary: This study describes a case in which simultaneous surgical treatments for vestibular schwannoma and middle ear cholesteatoma were performed on a female patient, followed by cochlear implantation. The surgical approach was successful, with preservation of the auditory nerve and cochlea, and positive postoperative results were observed with the cochlear implant in both silent and noisy environments.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Infectious Diseases
Mahmut Tayyar Kalcioglu, Riza Durmaz, Oguz Ari, Serdal Celik, Sema Karabudak
Summary: The study found a diverse bacteriome in both pediatric and adult healthy middle ears, with Propionibacterium being the most abundant genus. While there were differences in the bacterial composition and abundance between adults and children, there were no specific genera or species detected exclusively in one group.
DIAGNOSTIC MICROBIOLOGY AND INFECTIOUS DISEASE
(2021)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Fiona Alvin, Francois Simon, Francoise Denoyelle
Summary: This retrospective study evaluated the ease of use and reliability of the SAMEO-ATO classification in pediatric otologic surgery. The results showed that there were misclassifications in approximately 25% of cases during the first 5 months of use, with the majority of errors in the ATO items. Surgeons reported that the classification was quite easy to use.
OTOLOGY & NEUROTOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Radiology, Nuclear Medicine & Medical Imaging
Akira Baba, Ryo Kurokawa, Mariko Kurokawa, Yoshiaki Ota, Satoshi Matsushima, Takeshi Fukuda, Hideomi Yamauchi, Rui Kano, Tomokazu Shoji, Sho Kurihara, Takara Nakazawa, Yutaka Yamamoto, Hiromi Kojima, Ashok Srinivasan, Hiroya Ojiri
Summary: This study investigates the utility of temporal subtraction computed tomography (TSCT) obtained with temporal bone high-resolution computed tomography (HRCT) for the preoperative prediction of mastoid extension of middle ear cholesteatomas. The results show that TSCT with black color has high sensitivity and specificity, and HRCT also has certain accuracy in detecting the width of the anterior part of the mastoid.
EUROPEAN RADIOLOGY
(2022)
Review
Otorhinolaryngology
Flora Yan, Priyanka D. Reddy, Mitchell J. Isaac, Shaun A. Nguyen, Theodore R. McRackan, Ted A. Meyer
Summary: This study found that subtotal petrosectomy (STP) is a safe and effective method for preparing the ear for cochlear implantation, with common indications being chronic otitis media, preexisting mastoid cavity, and cholesteatoma. Complication rates did not significantly differ between single vs multistage procedures and pediatric vs adult populations.
JAMA OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD & NECK SURGERY
(2021)
Article
Otorhinolaryngology
Federica Canzano, Filippo Di Lella, Maurizio Guida, Enrico Pasanisi, Marco Govoni, Maurizio Falcioni
Summary: This study reviewed a series of patients who underwent revision cochlear implant surgery due to medical reasons. The main reasons included retraction pocket/iatrogenic cholesteatoma, chronic otitis, and previous extrusion procedures. Cochlear fibrosis/ossification and uncovered facial nerve were found during surgery. After revision surgery, there was a positive difference in the number of active electrodes and comfort levels.
ACTA OTORHINOLARYNGOLOGICA ITALICA
(2023)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Nina Rubicz, Nikolaus Poier-Fabian, Christian Paar, Markus Winkler-Zamani, Philipp Hermann, Stefan Raidl, Paul Martin Zwittag
Summary: This study investigated whether SARS-CoV-2 can be found in the middle ear of living patients during ear surgery. SARS-CoV-2 was found in the middle ear and in the nasopharynx of two and four CovEar study participants, respectively. The presence of SARS-CoV-2 in the middle ear may have implications for ear surgery and can pose a risk of infection for operating room staff.
JOURNAL OF PERSONALIZED MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Biomedical
Philipp Aebischer, Stefan Meyer, Marco Caversaccio, Wilhelm Wimmer
Summary: An intuitive approach was proposed to estimate the insertion depth of cochlear implant electrodes by calculating tissue resistances from transimpedance recordings. The method showed promising results in estimating linear insertion depths of electrodes, providing potential for clinical applications.
IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING
(2021)
Article
Acoustics
R. Rusinek, K. Kecik, M. Szymanski
Summary: The paper focuses on modelling and analyzing the middle ear with an implantable hearing device. It specifically examines the electromechanical coupling between the biomechanical subsystem of the middle ear and the electrical subsystem of the implant, which generates new resonances, instabilities, subharmonic, and chaotic vibrations. Numerical results are compared with experimental findings on human temporal bones to improve the design of the implant.
JOURNAL OF SOUND AND VIBRATION
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Anastasiya Starovoyt, Bryden C. Quirk, Tristan Putzeys, Greet Kerckhofs, Johan Nuyts, Jan Wouters, Robert A. McLaughlin, Nicolas Verhaert
Summary: This study presents an image-guided cochlear implant device that uses optical imaging to provide real-time feedback during surgery, helping surgeons accurately insert the electrode array and avoid damaging residual hearing function.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2022)