Outcomes of Open Versus Closed Rhinoplasty, a Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.

Background: Despite advancements in techniques, the choice between open and closed rhinoplasty remains contentious. This decision is influenced by patient-specific factors, deformity complexity, and surgeon expertise, with outcomes often tied to functional and aesthetic results.

Methods: A systematic literature search was conducted following the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses guidelines.

Factors Influencing the Delay in Head and Neck Cancer Diagnosis in Lebanon.

Objectives: To evaluate factors affecting the delay in head and neck cancer (HNC) diagnosis in Lebanon.

Methods: Patients with HNC presenting between August 1, 2023, and August 1, 2024, to the American University of Beirut Medical Center (AUBMC) were recruited. A questionnaire was administered to characterize the demographic, socioeconomic, and clinical factors affecting their cancer diagnosis, and their charts were reviewed retrospectively for their cancer demographics and to account for any discrepancies.

Correlation Between Anxiety, Depression, and Self-Perceived Hoarseness: A Systematic Review of the Literature.

Objective: This review aims to evaluate the correlation between anxiety, depression, and self-perceived hoarseness in patients with dysphonia.

Study Design: Systematic review.

Methods: A systematic search of Medline, PubMed, and Cochrane databases was performed.

Office-Based Blue Laser Versus Coblation Therapy for Inferior Turbinate Hypertrophy: A Pilot Study.

Objective: The aim of this pilot study is to compare the effectiveness of office-based blue laser therapy with coblation therapy in patients with inferior turbinate hypertrophy (ITH).

Study Design: Retrospective chart review.

Setting: Tertiary referral center.

Voice Evaluation of Patients with Chronic Rhinosinusitis and Nasal Polyposis: A Case Series and Review of the Literature.

Introduction: Chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) is a common disabling condition that affects 5-12% of the general population. The impact of CRS on voice has garnered interest due to the increasing number of individuals relying on their voice professionally. Previous studies have shown inconsistent results due to heterogeneous study groups and varying outcome measures.

Office-Based Blue Laser Therapy for Vocal Fold Cysts: A Case Series and Review of the Literature.

Objective: To report a case series of vocal fold cysts treated with the blue laser in an office-setting and to review the literature on office-based laser therapy for vocal fold cysts.

Study Design: Retrospective chart review.

Methods: The medical records and video-recordings of all patients diagnosed with vocal fold cysts who underwent office-based blue laser therapy (OBLT) in a tertiary referral center between December 2023 and October 2024 were reviewed.

Impact of Upper Airway Narrowing on Patient Tolerance in Office-Based Blue Laser Surgery.

Objective: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the impact of upper airway narrowing on patient tolerance in office-based laser surgery.

Study Design: Retrospective chart review.

Methods: All patients who underwent office-based blue laser surgery for benign and premalignant laryngeal lesions between November 2021 and September 2024 were reviewed.

Prevalence of Nasal Obstruction in Patients with Primary Muscle Tension Dysphonia: A Pilot Study.

Introduction: The link between nasal obstruction and muscle tension dysphonia (MTD) has not been previously investigated despite the well-established relationship between respiratory and voice disorders. The aim of this study was to examine the prevalence of nasal obstruction and sinonasal symptoms in patients with primary MTD.

Methods: Patients presenting to the Voice Unit at a tertiary referral center between July 2022 and October 2023 and diagnosed with primary MTD were recruited.

Correlation Between Self-Perceived Hoarseness, Perceptual Voice Evaluation, and Body Mass Index in Dysphonic Patients: A Study of 120 Cases.

Objective: To investigate the correlation between self-perceived vocal handicap, perceptual voice evaluation, and body mass index (BMI) in a cohort of patients presenting with hoarseness and to examine the correlation between perceptual voice evaluation and the Voice Handicap Index-10 (VHI-10) score in dysphonic patients with or without obesity.

Study Design: Retrospective chart review.

Methods: The medical records of patients presenting with hoarseness to the voice clinic of a tertiary referral center between September 2023 and September 2024 were reviewed.

Risk of Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Patients With Muscle Tension Dysphonia: A Prospective Pilot Study.

Objective: To investigate the risk of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in patients with muscle tension dysphonia (MTD) in comparison to subjects with no dysphonia.

Study Design: Prospective cohort study.

Methods: Patients who were diagnosed with MTD at a tertiary referral center between October 2022 and October 2023 were invited to participate in this study, alongside a healthy control group matched by age and gender, with no history of dysphonia.

The impact of music on patient tolerance during office-based laryngeal surgery.

Objective: To investigate the impact of music on patient tolerance during office-based laryngeal surgery (OBLS).

Methods: All patients undergoing OBLS between February 2024 to June 2024 were invited to participate in this study. They were divided into two subgroups, those with music in the background during surgery and those without.

Risk of swallowing disorders in patients with chronic rhinosinusitis and nasal polyposis in comparison to healthy controls: a Survey of 50 cases.

Purpose: To investigate the risk of swallowing disorders and the frequency and intensity of vocal tract symptoms in patients with chronic rhinosinusitis and nasal polyposis (CRSwNP).

Methods: Adult patients diagnosed with CRSwNP presenting to the rhinology clinic of a tertiary referral center between March 2023 and March 2024, were recruited. Patients with acute or recent history of respiratory tract infections, tonsillitis, pharyngitis or otitis, were excluded.

Effect of Socioeconomic and Patient-Related Factors on Abidance and Adherence to Voice Therapy in Lebanese Patients With Voice Disorders.

Objective: To examine the rate of abidance and adherence to voice therapy (VT) in a group of Lebanese patients with voice disorders, and to analyze the correlation between the rate of abidance, adherence, and socioeconomic factors in addition to patient- and disease-related factors.

Study Design: Retrospective chart review.

Methods: The medical records of patients with voice disorders who presented to the voice unit in a tertiary referral center between January 2022 and December 2023 were reviewed.

Correlation Between Anxiety, Depression, and Self-Perceived Hoarseness: A Case Series of 100 Lebanese Patients.

Objective: To investigate the correlation between anxiety, depression, and self-perceived vocal handicap in Lebanese patients with voice disorders.

Study Design: Prospective cohort.

Methods: All patients who presented to the voice clinic of a tertiary referral center with hoarseness between November 2023 and June 2024 were invited to participate in this prospective study.

Correlation Between Anxiety, Depression and Hemodynamic Changes in Office-Based Laryngeal Surgery.

Objective: To investigate the correlation between anxiety, depression, and hemodynamic changes during office-based laryngeal surgery (OBLS).

Methods: All patients undergoing OBLS between February 2024 until July 2024 were invited to participate in the study. Participants had their vital signs recorded throughout the procedure at a 5-min interval.