Efficacy of Sialendoscopy with Steroid Irrigation for Non-Lithiasic Chronic Sialadenitis: A Systematic Review and Proportional Meta-Analysis.

Recent evidence has suggested that sialendoscopy should be the first-line treatment for chronic sialadenitis. This study aimed to assess the efficacy of steroid irrigation during sialendoscopy in non-lithiasic chronic sialadenitis. We conducted a systematic search of the databases of PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science up to the 3rd of November 2024 for completed studies investigating the efficacy of steroid irrigation during sialendoscopy for chronic non-lithiasic sialadenitis.

Implications of intranasal trigeminal nerve function on the surgical management of nasal obstruction.

Background: Surgical interventions for nasal obstruction represent a significant proportion of everyday rhinology practice. Failure to improve patients' symptoms may be due to incomplete assessment of co-morbidities, low sensitivity for nasal airflow, and inadequate therapeutic approaches. This narrative review summarizes the evidence on studies assessing the results of nasal obstruction surgery in relation to trigeminal function measurements.

Electrical Stimulation of Trigeminal Nerve at the Anterior Nasal Septum in Healthy Individuals and Patients With Olfactory Dysfunction.

Background: The intranasal trigeminal system contributes to the sense of smell. Its integrity in olfactory dysfunction (OD) may be crucial for future treatments. This study assessed trigeminal sensitivity in healthy individuals and patients with OD of different etiologies using electrical stimulation of the nasal mucosa.

Papillary Thyroid Carcinoma within a Second Branchial Cleft Cyst. A Diagnostic and Treatment Challenge.

Introduction: Lateral cervical cystic masses are a relatively common occurrence in the otolaryngology practice, which are often attributed to second branchial cleft cysts. However, there should always be a high suspicion for malignancy until proven otherwise.

Case Presentation: We present a clinical report of a lateral cervical cyst surgical excision where histopathological examination has revealed features of a branchial cleft cyst harboring a papillary thyroid carcinoma.

Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma of Pterygopalatine Fossa: Report of a Rare Case.

Adenoid cystic carcinoma (ACC) is an uncommon malignant neoplasm that predominantly arises from major and minor salivary glands, accounting for about 1% of head and neck malignancies. ACCs originating from the pterygopalatine fossa (PPF) are extremely rare. In this case report, we present a 77-year-old male patient who experienced a two-year hemi-facial numbness and mild trismus, with intact nasal mucosa.

The use of stem cells in treating xerostomia: a systematic review.

Introduction: The complex nature of xerostomia prevents the establishment of a definite cure. Recently, research has pivoted towards stem cell transplantation for glandular reconstruction. The aim of this study is to provide an updated review of the existing research, to highlight the encountered challenges and research pathways, potentially enhancing the therapeutic applications of stem cell transplantation.

Recurrent Sialolithiasis following Intraoral Deep Hilar/Intraparenchymal Stone Removal from Wharton's Duct.

(1) Background: Submandibular gland (SMG) sialolithiasis treatment has shifted significantly, favouring minimal invasiveness. Nonetheless, transoral stone removal remains viable for distal, deep hilar, and intraparenchymal stones. However, data are limited regarding recurrence and revision surgery; (2) Patients/Methods: This retrospective study included 226 patients with SMG stones treated using Wharton's duct slitting and marsupialisation over nine years; 138 had deep hilar or intraparenchymal stones, while 88 had distal stones.

Assessment of Intranasal Function of the Trigeminal Nerve in Daily Clinical Practice.

Background: The trigeminal nerve is a mixed cranial nerve responsible for the motor innervation of the masticatory muscles and the sensory innervation of the face, including the nasal cavities. Through its nasal innervation, we perceive sensations, such as cooling, tingling, and burning, while the trigeminal system mediates the perception of airflow. However, the intranasal trigeminal system has received little attention in the clinical evaluation of patients with nasal pathology.

Neurofibromatosis Type 1-Associated Malignant Peripheral Nerve Sheath Tumor in the Nasal Cavity.

Malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumors (MPNSTs) are rare soft tissue sarcomas, with 50% of cases associated with type 1 neurofibromatosis (NF-1). A 27-year-old male patient was referred to our department with an extended right nasal cavity MPNST. The lesion extended to the skull base, intracranial, parapharyngeal space, and infratemporal fossa.

Eight Month-Old-Infant Impaled by Toothbrush Through the Hard Palate.

Impalement of children with foreign bodies is not uncommon. A variety of foreign bodies and mechanisms of injuries have been described. Infant tissues are more vulnerable to injuries and often penetrating traumas are very dangerous.

The effectiveness and safety of sialendoscopy for sialolithiasis in children: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Purpose: Sialendoscopy is a new, minimally invasive method that is becoming increasingly more popular than traditional methods for the treatment of sialolithiasis. In this systematic review and meta-analysis, the effectiveness and safety of this method in children with sialolithiasis are investigated.

Methods: Inclusion criteria were children with sialolithiasis.

CO laser or dissection tonsillectomy: A systematic review and meta-analysis of clinical outcomes.

Objective: Recent evidence has suggested that performing a tonsillectomy with CO laser results in favorable intraoperative and postoperative outcomes. This study aimed to compare the clinical outcomes of CO and dissection tonsillectomy.

Methods: We conducted a systematic search in PubMed, Scopus, and Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (CENTRAL), until the 1st of September 2021 for completed studies comparing intraoperative and postoperative outcomes of CO laser and dissection tonsillectomy.

Immediate or interval abscess tonsillectomy? A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Objectives: Peritonsillar abscess is a common complication of acute tonsillitis. However, no consensus has been reached yet on the optimal treatment of this condition. Therefore, this study aimed to compare clinical outcomes of immediate and interval abscess tonsillectomy.

Sarcoma in a Patient with Laryngeal Papillomatosis: A Case Report.

Introduction: Recurrent respiratory papillomatosis (RRP) is classically described as a benign neoplasm of the larynx. Nevertheless, transformation to dysplasia and invasive carcinoma can occur. Sarcoma of the larynx is rare.