Aman M. Patel
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View article: Medicare Reimbursement Trends in Zenker's Diverticulectomy
Medicare Reimbursement Trends in Zenker's Diverticulectomy Open
Objective To analyze Medicare reimbursement and utilization trends of Zenker's diverticulectomy from 2000 to 2024. Study Design Retrospective cross‐sectional study. Setting Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Physician Fee Sch…
View article: Treatment of Biopsy‐Proven Laryngeal Squamous Cell Carcinoma In Situ
Treatment of Biopsy‐Proven Laryngeal Squamous Cell Carcinoma In Situ Open
Objective To investigate the impact of clinical surveillance, primary radiotherapy, and primary surgery on overall survival (OS) in laryngeal carcinoma in situ (Cis). Methods The 2006–2020 National Cancer Database was queried for adults wi…
View article: Missed Adjuvant Therapy Following Upfront Laryngectomy for Laryngeal Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Missed Adjuvant Therapy Following Upfront Laryngectomy for Laryngeal Squamous Cell Carcinoma Open
Objective To investigate adjuvant therapy considerations, utilization, and associated overall survival (OS) following upfront laryngectomy for laryngeal squamous cell carcinoma (LSCC). Methods The 2010 to 2017 National Cancer Database was …
View article: Impact of facility volume on overall survival among patients with skin cancer undergoing palliative treatment
Impact of facility volume on overall survival among patients with skin cancer undergoing palliative treatment Open
Treatment at high-volume facilities (HVFs) has been associated with improved survival of patients with skin cancer undergoing curative treatment. The influence of facility volume on overall survival (OS) in such patients undergoing palliat…
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: Robotic Resection of Parapharyngeal Follicular Dendritic Cell Sarcoma With Castleman Disease
Robotic Resection of Parapharyngeal Follicular Dendritic Cell Sarcoma With Castleman Disease Open
Parapharyngeal follicular dendritic cell sarcoma (FDCS) is rare and may occur with Castleman disease. We describe the successful transoral robotic resection of a parapharyngeal FDCS associated with Castleman disease, highlighting the role …
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: Medicare Reimbursement Trends for Mandibular Fracture Repair, 2000–2024
Medicare Reimbursement Trends for Mandibular Fracture Repair, 2000–2024 Open
Objective Medicare physician fee schedule (MPFS) reimbursement, historically subjected to complex policy changes, has decreased in numerous surgical specialties after inflation adjustments. Outpatient prospective payment system (OPPS) reim…
View article: Social Media Perspectives on <scp>Over‐The‐Counter</scp> Hearing Aids: Sentiment and Thematic Analysis of Twitter (X) Data
Social Media Perspectives on <span>Over‐The‐Counter</span> Hearing Aids: Sentiment and Thematic Analysis of Twitter (X) Data Open
Objective To assess public perspective on over‐the‐counter ( OTC ) hearing aids through social media data. Methods Twitter (X)'s Application Program Interface was utilized to collect English‐language tweets mentioning OTC hearing aids betw…
View article: Laryngectomy and Overall Survival in cT4b Laryngeal Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Laryngectomy and Overall Survival in cT4b Laryngeal Squamous Cell Carcinoma Open
Objective To compare surgical and non‐surgical definitive treatment in cT4b laryngeal squamous cell carcinoma (LSCC). Methods The 2004–2019 National Cancer Database (NCDB) was queried for patients with cT4b LSCC ( N = 871). Patients underg…
View article: Otolaryngology Workforce Projections in the United States, 2021–2036
Otolaryngology Workforce Projections in the United States, 2021–2036 Open
Objective To analyze projections of otolaryngology workforce supply and demand in the U.S. from 2021 to 2036. Methods Otolaryngology workforce projection data from the Bureau of Health Workforce (BHW), Health Resources and Services Adminis…
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: Sinonasal Sarcoidosis: A Scoping Review of Demographics, Clinical Presentation, and Outcomes
Sinonasal Sarcoidosis: A Scoping Review of Demographics, Clinical Presentation, and Outcomes Open
Objective Sarcoidosis can involve the head and neck and, in particular, the sinonasal tract. We aim to review the presentation, treatment, and outcomes of sinonasal sarcoidosis. Methods A PRISMA‐ScR‐guided scoping review was performed util…
View article: Role of zinc as an adjunct in the treatment of childhood diarrhea
Role of zinc as an adjunct in the treatment of childhood diarrhea Open
Introduction: Diarrhea causes an estimated 2.5 million child deaths in the developing countries each year, 35% of which are due to acute diarrhea. Zinc and copper stores in the body are known to be depleted during acute diarrhea. However t…
View article: Elective Neck Dissection in cT1‐4 N0M0 Head and Neck Spindle Cell Carcinoma
Elective Neck Dissection in cT1‐4 N0M0 Head and Neck Spindle Cell Carcinoma Open
Objective To investigate the survival benefit of elective neck dissection (END) over neck observation in surgically resected cT1‐4 N0M0 head and neck spindle cell carcinoma (HNSpCC). Study Design Retrospective cohort study. Setting The 200…
View article: Adjuvant radiotherapy in pT3–4N0M0 major salivary gland Cancer without other adverse features
Adjuvant radiotherapy in pT3–4N0M0 major salivary gland Cancer without other adverse features Open
4 LAY SUMMARY: pT3-4N0M0 major salivary gland cancer without evidence of other adverse pathologic features represents a rare, moderate-risk disease category with high variation in treatment strategies depending on histopathology and physic…
View article: AI-Based Object Measurement Using MiDaS Depth Estimation and MobileNetV3 Edge Detection
AI-Based Object Measurement Using MiDaS Depth Estimation and MobileNetV3 Edge Detection Open
In the modern age, Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming industries with solutions to functions based on human estimation and manual equipment conventionally. Among them, object dimension measurement, essential across applications f…
View article: Adjuvant Radiotherapy in <scp>pT1</scp>‐<scp>2N0M0</scp> Head and Neck Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma
Adjuvant Radiotherapy in <span>pT1</span>‐<span>2N0M0</span> Head and Neck Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma Open
Background Evidence regarding the indications and survival benefit of adjuvant radiotherapy (aRT) in pT1‐2N0M0 head and neck adenoid cystic carcinoma (HNAdCC) is inconclusive. Lower‐staged, node‐negative HNAdCC therefore represents a rare,…
View article: Neck Dissection and Survival Among Head and Neck Cancer Patients Undergoing Adjuvant Immunotherapy
Neck Dissection and Survival Among Head and Neck Cancer Patients Undergoing Adjuvant Immunotherapy Open
Background Some studies suggest that neck dissection (ND) should be avoided in candidates for immunotherapy because lymph nodes are primary sites for immunotherapy activation. Our study investigates ND utilization and associated difference…
View article: Trends in Neurosurgeons Signing Medicare Opt-Out Affidavits
Trends in Neurosurgeons Signing Medicare Opt-Out Affidavits Open
The circumstances influencing a neurosurgeon's decision to opt out of Medicare acceptance are multifaceted. Our findings suggest that physician experience, specialty, location, and practice structure all may play roles and should be invest…
View article: Hypoalbuminemia and Postoperative Outcomes Following Major Salivary Gland Resection
Hypoalbuminemia and Postoperative Outcomes Following Major Salivary Gland Resection Open
Objective Hypoalbuminemia (HA) is a proxy for malnutrition that has been associated with postoperative complications in several surgical subspecialties. This study investigates the association between pre‐operative HA and complications fol…
View article: ADVANCING FINANCIAL PREDICTION THROUGH QUANTUM MACHINE LEARNING
ADVANCING FINANCIAL PREDICTION THROUGH QUANTUM MACHINE LEARNING Open
The growing complexity, interdependencies, and rapid fluctuations inherent in modern financial markets create substantial challenges for accurate forecasting, portfolio optimization, and risk management. Conventional machine learning techn…
View article: Formulation and Optimization of Energy Jelly for Enhanced Nutritional Delivery
Formulation and Optimization of Energy Jelly for Enhanced Nutritional Delivery Open
The growing demand for convenient, nutrientdense food products has driven innovation in functional foods, particularly among active individuals, athletes, and health-conscious consumers. This study focuses on the formulation and optimizati…
View article: Inpatient total thyroidectomy costs and outcomes vary regionally: A nationwide study
Inpatient total thyroidectomy costs and outcomes vary regionally: A nationwide study Open
Objectives While it is known that surgical costs continue to rise in the United States, there is little information about the specific underlying factors for this variation in many common procedures. This study investigates the influence o…
View article: Machine Learning Predicts 30‐Day Readmission and Mortality After Surgical Resection of Head and Neck Cancer
Machine Learning Predicts 30‐Day Readmission and Mortality After Surgical Resection of Head and Neck Cancer Open
Objective To develop and validate a machine learning model to identify patients at high risk of 30‐day mortality and hospital readmission using routinely collected health care data. Study Design Prognostic predictive modeling and retrospec…
View article: Ewing Sarcoma of the Sinonasal Tract: A Scoping Review
Ewing Sarcoma of the Sinonasal Tract: A Scoping Review Open
Objective Ewing sarcoma (ES) is a rare aggressive malignancy that can present in the sinonasal region. The objective of this study is to investigate the demographics, presentation, management, and outcomes of patients with sinonasal ES. Da…