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July 2024, Vol 150, No. 7, Pages 534-636

Viewpoint

Redefining Success in Adult Cochlear Implant Outcomes

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JAMA Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2024;150(7):535-536. doi:10.1001/jamaoto.2024.1044

This Viewpoint outlines both the need and recommendations for adopting a holistic, whole-person approach to assessing adult cochlear implant outcomes, which may aid clinicians in identifying rehabilitative targets to improve and optimize everyday functional outcomes.

Original Investigation

Mitigation of Effect Modification by Psychological Status in Patients With Hearing Loss

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JAMA Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2024;150(7):537-544. doi:10.1001/jamaoto.2024.0898

This diagnostic study examines whether psychological status is an effect modifier of the association between subjective patient reports of hearing ability and objective audiometry results, and whether any effect modification observed in standard static questionnaires would be either mitigated or exacerbated by adaptive testing based on Item Response Theory analyses.

Perspectives on Referral Pathways for Timely Head and Neck Cancer Care

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JAMA Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2024;150(7):545-554. doi:10.1001/jamaoto.2024.0917

This qualitative study investigates the head and neck cancer referral and triage process from the perspectives of patients and health care workers to identify barriers and facilitators to timely care for head and neck cancer.

Malignant Transformation of Dysplastic Vocal Fold Lesions: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

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JAMA Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2024;150(7):556-563. doi:10.1001/jamaoto.2024.1008

This systematic review and meta-analysis investigates the rate of and time to malignant degeneration of dysplastic vocal cord lesions by dysplasia category.

Suprazygomatic Maxillary Nerve Blocks and Opioid Requirements in Pediatric Adenotonsillectomy: A Randomized Clinical Trial

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JAMA Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2024;150(7):564-571. doi:10.1001/jamaoto.2024.1011

This randomized clinical trial investigates the use of suprazygomatic maxillary nerve blocks to reduce pain and opioid use after pediatric adenotonsillectomy.

Mandibular Advancement vs Combined Airway and Positional Therapy for Snoring: A Randomized Clinical Trial

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JAMA Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2024;150(7):572-579. doi:10.1001/jamaoto.2024.1035

This randomized clinical trial examines efficacy of treatment with a mandibular advancement device and combined airway and positional therapy for primary snoring.

Accuracy of Salivary Circulating Tumor Human Papillomavirus DNA in Detecting Oropharyngeal Cancer: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

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JAMA Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2024;150(7):580-586. doi:10.1001/jamaoto.2024.1067

This systematic review with meta-analysis examines the accuracy of using salivary circulating tumor human papillomavirus (HPV) DNA to detect HPV-associated oropharyngeal cancer.

Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor Receptor Inhibitors for Recurrent or Metastatic Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

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JAMA Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2024;150(7):587-597. doi:10.1001/jamaoto.2024.1177

This systematic review and meta-analysis assesses efficacy, safety, and tolerability outcomes associated with vascular endothelial growth factor receptor (VEGFR) inhibitors in patients with recurrent or metastatic adenoid cystic carcinoma.

Genetic Risk For Depression and Quality of Life in Patients With Head and Neck Cancer

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JAMA Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2024;150(7):598-606. doi:10.1001/jamaoto.2024.0376

This prospective longitudinal study examines factors at the time of cancer diagnosis associated with quality of life scores at 3 months after treatment in patients newly diagnosed with a first occurrence of head and neck cancer.

From the American Head and Neck Society

Epidemiologic Trends in Human Papillomavirus–Associated Sinonasal Squamous Cell Carcinoma

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JAMA Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2024;150(7):609-618. doi:10.1001/jamaoto.2024.1311

This cohort study assesses trends in human papillomavirus–associated and human papillomavirus–independent sinonasal squamous cell carcinoma over time, including assessment of clinical demographics, treatment patterns, and survival.

Invited Commentary

The Maze of Head and Neck Cancer Care−Finding Our Way to Successful Patient Navigation

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JAMA Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2024;150(7):554-555. doi:10.1001/jamaoto.2024.1178

Genetic Depression Risk for Head and Neck Cancer Survivors—Fait Accompli?

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JAMA Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2024;150(7):607-608. doi:10.1001/jamaoto.2024.0377
Clinical Challenge

Endoscopy

Subglottic Mass With Hoarseness and Difficulty Breathing

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JAMA Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2024;150(7):619-620. doi:10.1001/jamaoto.2024.0920

A man in his 70s was referred for a 5-cm submandibular mass, hoarseness, and difficulty breathing with no cough, blood in sputum, or dysphagia. What is your diagnosis?

Pathology

Papule Protruding Into the Nasal Cavity

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JAMA Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2024;150(7):621-622. doi:10.1001/jamaoto.2024.1156

An 18-year-old male with no significant medical history presented for evaluation of a nasal papule that was asymptomatic without any associated pain, pruritus, or bleeding with no changes for a year. What is your diagnosis?

Radiology

A Child With Recurrent Jaw Swelling

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JAMA Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2024;150(7):623-624. doi:10.1001/jamaoto.2024.1298

A 9-year-old male presented with a 2-year history of recurrent left-sided jaw swelling. Physical examination revealed a hard mass at the left ramus of the mandible. What is your diagnosis?

JAMA Otolaryngology Patient Page

Lower Blepharoplasty

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JAMA Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2024;150(7):636. doi:10.1001/jamaoto.2024.0893

This Patient Page describes the risks and benefits of lower blepharoplasty.

Observation

Tongue Metastasis From Pleural Mesothelioma

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JAMA Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2024;150(7):625-626. doi:10.1001/jamaoto.2024.0905

This case report describes a 62-year-old nonsmoking man with multiple pleural thickenings and a marked effusion.

A Rare Case of Laryngeal Mantle Cell Lymphoma

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JAMA Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2024;150(7):626-628. doi:10.1001/jamaoto.2024.0925

This case report describes an 80-year-old woman presenting to her primary care practitioner after several months of a persistent globus sensation and throat fullness.

First-in-Human Hyperpolarized MRI for Tumor Metabolism in HNSCC

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JAMA Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2024;150(7):628-630. doi:10.1001/jamaoto.2024.1129

This case report describes the use of hyperpolarized magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in a patient with head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC) to demonstrate its translational viability.

Comment & Response

Assessing Facial Nerve Function After Salvage Microsurgery for Vestibular Schwannoma

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JAMA Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2024;150(7):630-631. doi:10.1001/jamaoto.2024.1174

Assessing Facial Nerve Function After Salvage Microsurgery for Vestibular Schwannoma—Reply

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JAMA Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2024;150(7):631. doi:10.1001/jamaoto.2024.1163

Hearing Aid Use and Risk of Dementia

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JAMA Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2024;150(7):631-632. doi:10.1001/jamaoto.2024.0609

Hearing Aid Use and Risk of Dementia

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JAMA Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2024;150(7):632-633. doi:10.1001/jamaoto.2024.1329

Hearing Aid Use and Risk of Dementia—Reply

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JAMA Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2024;150(7):633-634. doi:10.1001/jamaoto.2024.0610

Sentinel Node Biopsy in Oral Cancer—Indications, Analysis, and Outcomes

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JAMA Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2024;150(7):634. doi:10.1001/jamaoto.2024.1332

Sentinel Node Biopsy in Oral Cancer—Indications, Analysis, and Outcomes—Reply

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JAMA Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2024;150(7):634-635. doi:10.1001/jamaoto.2024.1328
JAMA Otolaryngology–Head & Neck Surgery Masthead

JAMA Otolaryngology–Head & Neck Surgery

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JAMA Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2024;150(7):534. doi:10.1001/jamaoto.2023.3318
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