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Medicine, Research & Experimental
Neal Deot, Aleksandar Kiprovski, Adam Hatala, Ade Obayemi Jr, Amar Suryadevara, Richard O. Davila
Summary: This study explores the use of an add-on smartphone telephoto lens to improve the quality of perioperative photography. The results show that with the addition of the telephoto lens, the image quality is significantly improved and comparable to that of traditional DSLR cameras.
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Surgery
Eric Walser, Chris J. Zhang, Sayra Cristancho, Lorelei Lingard, Michael Ott
Summary: This study examined the perception of stakeholders in surgical education regarding trainee workload. The results showed that both residents and faculty had accurate perception of task categories but lower perception of individual tasks. Furthermore, both groups underestimated the time spent on indirect patient care.
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Medicine, General & Internal
Khanh Linh Tran, Matthew Lee Mong, James Scott Durham, Eitan Prisman
Summary: This study compares the accuracy of patient-specific reconstructive plates (PSRP) and manually contoured plates in mandibular reconstruction. The results show significant differences between reconstructions performed with PSRP and manually contoured plates in plate-mandible distance, inter-fibular segment gap, mandible-fibula gap, reconstruction deviation, mandibular angle width difference, and reconstruction time. A lower plate-mandible distance is associated with decreased plate extrusion rates.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Biomedical
Oguzhan Topsakal, Mustafa Ilhan Akbas, Bria Synae Smith, Michael Francis Perez, Ege Can Guden, Mehmet Mazhar Celikoyar
Summary: This study evaluates the agreement and reliability of facial measurements using a web app that utilizes 3D models of the patient's face. The results show that the web app and Blender software have agreement within 95% confidence limits and the web app performs well in statistical reliability analysis for facial analysis. The web app provides accurate, repeatable, and affordable facial measurements compared to traditional methods.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF COMPUTER ASSISTED RADIOLOGY AND SURGERY
(2021)
Article
Education & Educational Research
Hursuong Vongsachang, Michael J. Fliotsos, Alice C. Lorch, Eric L. Singman, Fasika A. Woreta, Grant A. Justin
Summary: The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly disrupted surgical training among ophthalmology residents, leading to a decrease in the number of surgical cases. Competency-based requirements are needed to evaluate residents' readiness for independent practice.
BMC MEDICAL EDUCATION
(2022)
Article
Medicine, Research & Experimental
Adeeb Derakhshan, Shekhar K. Gadkaree, Eric R. Barbarite, Michael M. Lindeborg, Prabhat K. Bhama, David A. Shaye
Summary: This study aims to examine the effect of different camera types, focal lengths, and distances on facial distortion in facial plastic surgery. The results showed that distortion of facial features occurred when using short focal lengths with the full-frame camera at 8 inches. Distortion of the same features was also observed when using a smartphone camera at 8 inches (18% increase) and 12 inches (12% increase).
Article
Surgery
Jeffrey L. Lisiecki, Robert H. Gilman
Summary: Rhinoplasty planning involves meticulous consideration and can be challenging for surgeons. Traditional anthropometric analyses aim to determine appropriate changes in nasal measurements, while more recently, computerized photograph manipulation has been used to demonstrate planned changes to patients. Computer manipulation may differ from traditional anthropometric recommendations, with some patients seeking different nasal dimensions.
AESTHETIC PLASTIC SURGERY
(2022)
Article
Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence
Lei Ma, Chunfeng Lian, Daeseung Kim, Deqiang Xiao, Dongming Wei, Qin Liu, Tianshu Kuang, Maryam Ghanbari, Guoshi Li, Jaime Gateno, Steve G. F. Shen, Li Wang, Dinggang Shen, James J. Xia, Pew-Thian Yap
Summary: This paper proposes a deep learning framework for encoding subject-specific transformations between facial and bony shapes for orthognathic surgical planning. The experimental results demonstrate that our method substantially improves the prediction of facial and bony shapes over state-of-the-art methods.
MEDICAL IMAGE ANALYSIS
(2023)
Article
Surgery
Sophia K. McKinley, Brandon M. Wojcik, Emily E. Witt, Isra Hamdi, Arian Mansur, Emil Petrusa, John T. Mullen, Roy Phitayakorn
Summary: The objective of this study was to investigate the satisfaction of inpatients with the care provided by surgical residents. The results showed that patients were able to recognize and rate resident care highly, suggesting that they could provide valuable feedback for the development of residents' core competencies.
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Oncology
Sandra L. Turner, Stephanie Tesson, Phyllis Butow, Burcu Vachan, Ming-Ka Chan, Timothy Shaw
Summary: This study examined the perspectives and preferences of radiation oncology residents regarding leadership education. The findings identified four key themes related to leadership education and have implications for the design of effective radiation oncology leadership programs.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF RADIATION ONCOLOGY BIOLOGY PHYSICS
(2022)
Article
Surgery
Mark P. Pressler, Mikaela L. Kislevitz, Justin J. Davis, Bardia Amirlak
Summary: This study quantified changes in size and perception of facial features in selfies compared to clinical photography. The results showed that nasal length was slightly longer in selfies compared to clinical photography, while alar base width did not change significantly. The alar base to facial width ratio decreased in selfies, providing data for more precise communication between plastic surgeons and patients, as well as for improving smartphone camera technology.
PLASTIC AND RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY
(2022)
Article
Surgery
Clare Elizabeth Wise, Sylvia Bereknyei Merrell, Marzena Sasnal, Joseph D. Forrester, Mary T. Hawn, James N. Lau, Dana T. Lin, Ingrid S. Schmiederer, David A. Spain, Aussama K. Nassar, Lisa Marie Knowlton
Summary: The COVID-19 pandemic significantly affected healthcare systems and surgical residency training programs. However, despite challenges with teaching and clinical volume, innovative virtual opportunities may help residency programs meet educational and research milestones during these difficult times.
JOURNAL OF SURGICAL RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Surgery
Ramtin Kassir, Aniketh Venkataram, Azyta Malek, Deeksha Rao
Summary: Non-surgical rhinoplasty, using an ascending technique for injection, has shown high satisfaction rates in 2130 patients, with injections performed at the nasal tip, columellar base, dorsum, and radix.
AESTHETIC PLASTIC SURGERY
(2021)
Review
Surgery
Anya L. Greenberg, Devon Doherty, Jenny R. Cevallos, Peggy Tahir, Carter C. Lebares
Summary: This scoping review reveals a limited understanding of the financial implications of surgical resident well-being. Although factors impacting well-being and workplace sequelae were explored, there is a lack of comprehensive business cases for investing in resident well-being from an institutional perspective.
Article
Surgery
Shayan Dasdar, Nika Kianfar, Mohammad Sadeghi, Babak Saedi
Summary: This study found that facial asymmetry does not affect postoperative satisfaction in patients with crooked noses undergoing rhinoplasty, and anthropometric measurements are consistent with visual assessments of asymmetry.
AESTHETIC SURGERY JOURNAL
(2021)
Article
Otorhinolaryngology
Jason Lee, Alia Tayara, James D. Warren, Boris Kuyeb, Elizabeth McKee, Alexander Velazquez, Oishika Paul, Andrea F. Lewis
Summary: The purpose of the study was to understand the impact of COVID-19 on facial trauma incidence and etiology in Mississippi. The research found a significant increase in facial trauma caused by family members during the pandemic, which may be related to the reported increase in domestic violence. Additionally, there were notable changes in the etiology and insurance payor of facial trauma cases during the COVID-19 pandemic.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Otorhinolaryngology
Sheila Moran, Cassidy Anderson, Risha Sheni, Monica Azmy, Daniel T. Li, Anthony M. Loizides, Christina J. Yang
Summary: This retrospective study found that a family history of eczema and a dairy-free diet may be associated with an increased risk of future diagnosis of EoE in children with aerodigestive dysfunction.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Otorhinolaryngology
Robert Brinton Fujiki, Amanda Edith Fujiki, Susan L. Thibeault
Summary: This study examined the number of therapy sessions required for patients with EILO/ILO to sufficiently improve their symptoms. The results showed that patients with comorbid behavioral health diagnosis, higher vocal handicap index score, and reduced physical activity due to EILO/ILO symptoms required more therapy sessions. Patients with secondary environmental triggers also required more sessions. Only a small percentage of patients returned for additional therapy sessions after discharge, and they were mostly from affluent neighborhoods.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Otorhinolaryngology
Brian W. Herrmann, Salina H. Goff, Juri Boguniewicz, Sarah A. Gitomer
Summary: This retrospective case series analyzed nHiB H. influenzae meningitis cases diagnosed at Children's Hospital Colorado from 2000 to 2020. The results showed that nHiB H. influenzae can cause both transient and permanent postmeningitic hearing loss. The use of steroids may offer otoprotection in nHiB H. influenzae meningitis. Further research is needed to better understand hearing outcomes after nHiB H. influenzae meningitis.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Otorhinolaryngology
M. Kovacs, J. Uzsaly, G. Bodzai, I. Pap, B. Lippai, T. Dergez, A. Nemeth, I. Gerlinger, I. Szanyi, P. Bako
Summary: The pathophysiology and treatment of idiopathic sudden sensorineural hearing loss (ISSNHL) are still debated. A randomized controlled trial showed no significant differences in hearing improvement between different treatments, but identified clinical factors such as vertigo, cardiovascular comorbidity, and initial hearing loss severity as significant predictors of hearing outcomes.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Otorhinolaryngology
Roee Noy, Yotam Shkedy, Nadeem Habashi, Salem Billan, Jacob Cohen
Summary: Salvage cordectomy offers favorable larynx preservation rates and oncological outcomes for recurrent glottic cancer amenable to conservative surgery. Smoking, advanced age, and advanced tumor stages are associated with salvage cordectomy failure.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Otorhinolaryngology
Pietro De Luca, Ignazio La Mantia, Federico Maria Gioacchini, Massimo Re, Marco Radici, Angelo Camaioni, Arianna Di Stadio
Summary: In this study, the effect of nasal packaging using Fitostimoline (R) gauze on nasal outcomes after septoplasty and FESS surgery was evaluated. The results showed that the use of Fitostimoline (R) gauze improved healing of nasal mucosa and reduced discomfort during tampon removal.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Otorhinolaryngology
Zhengcai Lou, Zihan Lou, Tian Lv, Zhengnong Chen
Summary: This study compared the operation time, graft success, audiometric outcomes, and complications of the over-under technique using temporalis fascia and cartilage grafts for repairing large perforations. The results showed that both techniques had similar graft success rates and hearing outcomes, but the temporalis fascia graft technique prolonged the operation time and increased the risk of re-perforation and graft atelectasis.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY
(2024)
Review
Otorhinolaryngology
Ciaran Lane, Maxwell Wright, Janice Linton, Neerav Goyal
Summary: This study systematically reviewed the data on surgical closure of enlarged tracheoesophageal fistula after laryngectomy and compared different reconstruction techniques. The results showed that using vascularized tissue for reconstruction had a higher success rate compared to primary closure.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY
(2024)
Review
Otorhinolaryngology
John Q. Odom, Andrew R. Mangan, Anna Celeste Gibson, Michael Larson, John L. Dornhoffer, Robert A. Saadi
Summary: Granulomatosis with polyangiitis is often associated with otolaryngologic complaints, and in rare cases, patients may experience facial nerve palsy. It is important for healthcare professionals to recognize facial nerve palsy as a potential presentation of granulomatosis with polyangiitis.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Otorhinolaryngology
R. Bar, A. Mattei, R. Haddad, A. Giovanni
Summary: Office-based flexible interventional laryngoscopy under local anesthesia is a safe and well-tolerated procedure, suitable for various ambulatory and office-based settings.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY
(2024)
Review
Otorhinolaryngology
Do Hyun Kim, Soo Whan Kim, Sung Won Kim, Gulnaz Stybayeva, Se Hwan Hwang
Summary: This systematic review and meta-analysis compared the effects of cryotherapy and radiofrequency neurolysis in treating rhinitis-related symptoms caused by ablation of the posterior nasal nerves. The results showed that both cryotherapy and radiofrequency neurolysis significantly improved rhinitis-related symptoms and quality of life. Radiofrequency neurolysis was found to be more effective than cryotherapy in reducing total nasal symptom scores.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Otorhinolaryngology
Mengdie Gao, Liyu Cheng, Qingcui Wang, Qingwen Yang, Xiaoyi Wang, Yanru Li, Rong Hu, Wen Xu
Summary: This study investigates the clinical characteristics, diagnosis, and prognosis of patients with laryngeal tuberculosis (LTB) combined with respiratory tuberculosis. The study found that LTB commonly affects middle-aged men and presents with symptoms such as hoarseness, abnormal sensation of pharyngeal, and pharyngalgia. The lesions mainly involve multiple subregions, primarily the glottis, and can also involve the pharynx. Half of the patients were complicated with pulmonary tuberculosis (PTB), and chest CT was superior to X-ray in detecting pulmonary lesions. Most patients showed significant improvement in symptoms and morphology of the pharyngeal and laryngeal mucosa after regular anti-tuberculosis treatment.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Otorhinolaryngology
Alfonso Scarpa, Emilio Avallone, Mario Carucci, Giovanni Salzano, Giuseppe Chiarella, Claudia Cassandro, Pasquale Viola, Filippo Ricciardiello, Massimo Ralli, Pietro De Luca, Francesco Antonio Salzano
Summary: This study assessed the efficacy and safety of low-dose intratympanic gentamicin for vertigo attacks in Meniere's disease. The treatment significantly reduced vertigo attacks without causing hearing deterioration. The method primarily affected vestibular function while preserving cochlear integrity. These findings suggest that a low-dose, clinical symptomatology-based gentamicin treatment regimen could be an effective and safe strategy for managing unilateral Meniere's disease.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY
(2024)