To examine the incidence and survival of patients with sinonasal squamous cell carcinoma (SNSCC) between years 1973 2009 using Surveillance, Epidemiology, End Result (SEER) database.Retrospective cohort study a national database.The SEER registry was utilized to calculate trends for SNSCC 2009. Patient data were then analyzed according age, sex, race.A total 4,994 cases identified, composed 64.44% males 35.56% females. Incidence trend analysis revealed significant decrease in yearly rates...

Abstract Objectives/Hypothesis: The h ‐ index is an accurate and reliable indicator of scholarly productivity that takes into account relevance, significance, influence research contributions. As such, it effective, objective bibliometric can be used to evaluate academic otolaryngologists for decisions regarding appointment advancement. In this study, we the impact NIH funding on in otolaryngology. Study Design: Analysis data otolaryngologists. Methods: Funding 20 otolaryngology departments...

Numerous professional societies, clinical practices, and hospitals provide Internet-based patient education materials (PEMs) to the general public, but not all of this information is written at a reading level appropriate for average patient. The National Institutes Health US Department Human Services recommend that PEMs be or below sixth-grade level. Our purpose was assess readability endoscopic sinus surgery (ESS)-related available on Internet compare levels provided by three sources:...

Acinic cell carcinoma (AciCC) is a rare salivary gland malignancy that most commonly arises in the parotid gland. Characteristics of AciCC are slow growth and long clinical course. As tumor, population-based studies limited. We analyzed incidence survival for using national database.Retrospective analysis.The United States National Cancer Institute's Surveillance, Epidemiology, End Results (SEER) registry was utilized to calculate disease-specific trends between 1973 2009. Patient data were...

Objectives/Hypothesis Malignant otitis externa (MOE) is a rare disorder that not well studied in the inpatient setting. The Nationwide Inpatient Sample (NIS) database was utilized to analyze characteristics and predischarge outcomes of hospitalized MOE patients. Methods hospitalizations were identified 2002 2013 NIS. Patient demographics, length hospital stay, charges, concomitant diagnoses, treatment‐related procedures, complications, in‐hospital mortality rates examined, with comparisons...

Abstract Objective/Hypothesis: Various professional societies, clinical practices, hospitals, and health care‐related Web sites provide Internet‐based patient education material (IPEMs) to the general public. However, this information may be written above 6th‐grade reading level recommended by US Department of Health Human Services. The purpose study is assess readability facial fracture (FF)‐related IPEMs compare levels provided four sources: miscellaneous sources. Study Design: Analysis on...

Background Published guidelines recommend written health information be at or below the sixth‐grade level. We evaluate readability of online materials related to thyroid surgery. Methods Thyroid surgery were evaluated using Flesch Reading Ease Score (FRES), Kincaid Grade Level (FKGL), Gunning Frequency Gobbledygook (GFOG), and Simple Measure (SMOG). Results Thirty‐one documents evaluated. FRES scores ranged from 29.3 67.8 (possible range = 0 100), averaged 50.5. FKGL 6.9 14.9 3 12), 10.4....

Extranodal marginal zone lymphoma of mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue (MALT lymphoma) arising from the salivary glands is rare.Five hundred seven cases were available for frequency/incidence analysis, and 712 relative survival regression analysis in Surveillance Epidemiology End Results (SEER) database.Of total patients, 72.98% women, 80.47% white, 74.75% ≥50 years old. The parotid gland was involved 80.87% cases. Ann Arbor stage at diagnosis 53.85% IE, 18.54% IIE, 10.06% IIIE/IV. Overall,...

Objectives/Hypothesis Extranodal natural killer/T‐cell Lymphoma (ENKTL) is a rare, aggressive malignancy that preferentially affects the paranasal region. This study analyzes demographic, clinicopathologic, incidence, and survival characteristics of sinonasal ENKTL (SN‐ENKTL) extranasal (EN‐ENKTL) in comparative fashion. Study Design Retrospective analysis. Methods The Surveillance, Epidemiology, End Results database was queried; 528 cases were available for frequency incidence analysis, 473...

Sinonasal adenoid cystic carcinoma (SNACC) is a rare malignancy that most commonly arises in the maxillary sinus. Characteristics of SNACC are slow growth, perineural invasion, and long clinical course. Because it tumor, population-based studies limited. We analyzed incidence survival for using national database.Retrospective cohort study cancer database.The United States National Cancer Institute's Surveillance, Epidemiology, End Results (SEER) registry was utilized to calculate trends...

Patient education is critical in obtaining informed consent and reducing preoperative anxiety. Written patient material (PEM) can supplement verbal communication to improve understanding satisfaction. Published guidelines recommend that health information be presented at or below a sixth-grade reading level facilitate comprehension. We investigate the grade of online PEMs regarding parathyroid surgery.A popular internet search engine was used identify PEM discussing surgery. Four formulas...

Background The purpose of this work was to study the demographics and survival patients diagnosed with sinonasal adenocarcinoma (SNAC) within time period 1973 2009 using Surveillance, Epidemiology, End Result (SEER) database. Methods A retrospective cohort U.S. National Cancer Institute's SEER registry performed for SNAC from 2009. Analysis conducted based on race, gender, stage. Results In total, 1270 cases were analyzed survival. Males accounted 51.6% cases, while females 48.4% amounting a...

Advances in endoscopic skull base (SB) surgery have led to the resection of increasingly larger cranial lesions, resulting large SB defects. These defects initially increased postoperative cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leaks. The development vascularized pedicled nasoseptal flap (PNSF) has successfully reduced CSF Mucocele formation, however, been reported as a complication this technique. In study, we analyze incidence mucocele formation after repair using PNSF. A retrospective review was...

The objectives of this study were to assess the readability Internet-based patient education materials related acoustic neuromas (AN-IPEMs) by 4 widely validated indices, evaluate scores against existing sixth grade recommended reading level, and compare (PEMs) produced professional organizations, clinical practices, hospitals, miscellaneous sources.AN-IPEMs from 67 web sites (6 societies, 33 19 9 miscellaneous) assessed using Flesch Reading Ease Score (FRES), Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level...

Objectives Firearms have an enduring and visible presence within American culture. However, the public health impact of nonpowder firearms other “toy” guns has not been fully studied. These guns—including BB (ie, ball bearing), paintball guns, pellet guns—are typically marketed to a younger audience. The objective this study is analyze head neck injuries related firearms. Study Design Cross‐sectional analysis national database. Setting Academic medical center. Subjects Methods National...

The aim of this population-based study is to analyze the survival benefits elective neck dissection (END) over observation in T1/T2N0M0 oral tongue squamous cell carcinoma (OT-SCC) cases.Retrospective administrative database analysis.The SEER (Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results) was queried for patients diagnosed with OT-SCC from 1998 2011. Data included patient demographics, initial treatment, outcomes. Kaplan-Meier model Cox proportional hazards were utilized analysis.Out 7010...

Background Patients present to rhinology clinics with various complaints. Symptoms may be attributable objective findings, some remain unexplained. The is investigate the incidence of psychological disorders in a rhinologic practice and evaluate correlation these psychiatric diseases symptoms. Methods presenting clinic were administered Generalized Anxiety Disorder 7 (GAD 7), Patient Health Questionnaire 9 (PHQ 9), PHQ 15, psychometric instruments that can screen for generalized anxiety,...

BackgroundLengthy waiting times are problematic for patients and health-care workers alike. In clinics hospitals across Africa, persistently long wait have been linked to poor medication compliance, skipped appointments, delayed implementation of clinical programmes, low healthcare worker morale. This collabortiave action research study explores practical methods reduce patient time in high-volume urban primary care public health facilities South Africa.MethodsThis took place three phases...

Objective A higher incidence of recurrent cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leaks has been reported with idiopathic CSF leaks. growing number institutions advocate for routine use intracranial pressure‐lowering adjunct treatments after endoscopic repair. We report our results in a patient cohort which only symptomatic patients are subjected to further testing and treatment. Study Design Retrospective review. Methods retrospective review who underwent transnasal repair rhinorrhea was performed at the...