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View article: Charlson–Deyo Index Impact on Overall Survival After Surgery for Sinonasal Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Charlson–Deyo Index Impact on Overall Survival After Surgery for Sinonasal Squamous Cell Carcinoma Open
Objectives Objective preoperative risk assessment tools inform physician and patient decision making. Our study examines the relationship between the Charlson–Deyo comorbidity index ( CCI ) and overall survival ( OS ) following surgery for…
View article: Modified 5‐Item Frailty Index and Postoperative Outcomes Following Parotidectomy for Malignancy
Modified 5‐Item Frailty Index and Postoperative Outcomes Following Parotidectomy for Malignancy Open
Objective Frailty is a predictor of poor outcomes following surgery for malignancy. Our study investigates the association between the modified 5‐item frailty index (mFI‐5) and postoperative outcomes following parotidectomy for malignancy.…
View article: Representation of Demographics in Otolaryngology by Artificial Intelligence Text‐to‐Image Platforms
Representation of Demographics in Otolaryngology by Artificial Intelligence Text‐to‐Image Platforms Open
Objective Artificial intelligence (AI) text‐to‐image generators have a propensity to reflect stereotypes. This study investigates the perception of race and gender of AI‐generated portraits of otolaryngologists, evaluating their accuracy a…
View article: Acetazolamide use in postoperative CSF leak prevention: A literature review
Acetazolamide use in postoperative CSF leak prevention: A literature review Open
Acetazolamide shows promise in the prevention of postoperative CSF leaks and in certain trauma contexts. However, further studies should establish standardized protocols and optimize dosing regimens. Future research should also focus on lo…
View article: Evaluation of Large Language Models' Concordance With Guidelines on Olfaction
Evaluation of Large Language Models' Concordance With Guidelines on Olfaction Open
Objective To assess the concordance of artificial intelligence (AI)‐generated information with the 2022 International Consensus Statement on Allergy and Rhinology: Olfaction (ICAR‐O). Methods Forty‐two guidelines were extracted from the IC…
View article: Unveiling the unseen toll: exploring the impact of the Lebanese economic crisis on the health-seeking behaviors in a sample of patients with diabetes and hypertension
Unveiling the unseen toll: exploring the impact of the Lebanese economic crisis on the health-seeking behaviors in a sample of patients with diabetes and hypertension Open
Background Against the backdrop of Lebanon’s escalating multifaceted crisis which resulted in medication shortages for chronic diseases and unaffordable healthcare services, the current study endeavors to shed light on a critical yet overl…
View article: A PRISMA-IPD systematic review and meta-analysis: does age and follow-up improve active range of motion of the wrist and forearm following pediatric upper extremity cerebral palsy surgery?
A PRISMA-IPD systematic review and meta-analysis: does age and follow-up improve active range of motion of the wrist and forearm following pediatric upper extremity cerebral palsy surgery? Open
Purpose Surgical treatments such as tendon transfers and muscle lengthening play a significant role in cerebral palsy management,but timing of upper extremity cerebral palsy surgery remains controversial. This study systematically reviews …
View article: Forearm and elbow secondary surgical procedures in neonatal brachial plexus palsy: a systematic scoping review
Forearm and elbow secondary surgical procedures in neonatal brachial plexus palsy: a systematic scoping review Open
Overall, all procedures completed in the assessed articles of this study were successful in their aim. Bony procedures, specifically osteotomies, were found to have a wider range of results, whereas soft tissue procedures were found to be …
View article: Outcomes of humeral osteotomies versus soft-tissue procedures in secondary surgical procedures for neonatal brachial plexus palsy: a meta-analysis
Outcomes of humeral osteotomies versus soft-tissue procedures in secondary surgical procedures for neonatal brachial plexus palsy: a meta-analysis Open
Secondary surgical procedures can be used in brachial plexus birth injury to correct shoulder movement imbalances. This study compares outcomes of the two secondary surgical procedure types: humeral osteotomies and soft tissue procedures. …