AudioScholar Otolaryngology (ENT) Weekly

Editor's Pick: A Preoperative Grading System for Endoscopic Sinus Surgery (JAMA Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, 2026) This AudioScholar briefing is generated by artificial intelligence for healthcare professionals and trainees. It is not medical advice. This week: montelukast does not ease pain after pediatric adenotonsillectomy, a new grading index sorts sinus surgery candidates by their chance of benefit, and personalized sound therapy shows a slow-building effect in chronic tinnitus. This week's papers: 1. Does Montelukast Decrease Post-Adenotonsillectomy Pain in Children? A Randomized Controlled Trial.. The Laryngoscope 2026. 2. A Preoperative Grading System for Endoscopic Sinus Surgery.. JAMA Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery 2026. 3. Distinct Response Dynamics to Personalized Sound Therapy in Chronic Tinnitus: Sustained Clinical Benefits and a Critical Treatment Window.. Ear and Hearing 2026. 4. Clinical and Economic Impact of Non-Opioid Analgesia Guidelines in Pediatric Adenotonsillectomy: A Multi-Institutional Database Study.. Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery 2026. 5. Long-Term Outcomes of the Anterior Ethmoidal Artery Flap for Nasal Septal Perforation Repair.. The Laryngoscope 2026. 6. Sodium Fluoride for Otosclerosis: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.. Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery 2026. 7. Cholesteatoma Recidivism in Pediatric Versus Adult Patients: Disease Extent and Prognostic Factors.. The Laryngoscope 2026. 8. Reinke's Edema: From the Operating Theater to Office-Based Blue Laser Treatment.. The Laryngoscope 2026. 9. Risk Factors for Osteoradionecrosis After Head and Neck Radiotherapy: A Systematic Review.. Head & Neck 2026. 10. Reconsidering the Management of Middle Ear Myoclonus: A Case Series Presentation and Systematic Review of Surgical Outcomes Following Lysis of the Tensor Tympa…. Otology & Neurotology 2026. Listen at https://audioscholar.cc/episode/y9xkqc9zx2

Editor's Pick: Perioperative respiratory adverse events in children undergoing adenotonsillectomy with laryngeal mask airway versus endotracheal tube ventilation: multicentre, randomised controlled trial (BMJ, 2026) This AudioScholar briefing is generated by artificial intelligence for healthcare professionals and trainees. It is not medical advice. Welcome to This Week in Otolaryngology. This week we're covering 10 notable papers spanning the pediatric airway, tranexamic acid for bleeding, head and neck oncology, and immune-targeted therapies for airway disease. Let's dive in. This week's papers: 1. Perioperative respiratory adverse events in children undergoing adenotonsillectomy with laryngeal mask airway versus endotracheal tube ventilation: multicentre…. BMJ 2026. 2. Pediatric Recurrent Croup: An International Delphi Consensus Statement.. The Laryngoscope 2026. 3. Effect of Topical Tranexamic Acid in Acute Spontaneous Epistaxis: A Randomized Controlled Trial.. The Laryngoscope 2026. 4. Nebulized Tranexamic Acid in Posttonsillectomy Hemorrhage: A Retrospective Study of a Standardized Treatment Algorithm.. Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery 2026. 5. Outcomes Following Extreme Elective Nodal De-Escalation in HNSCC Treated With Curative Intent: A Community Program Experience.. Head & Neck 2026. 6. Elective Neck Dissection in cT1-4 N0M0 Submandibular Gland Cancer.. The Laryngoscope 2026. 7. Androgen Receptor-Targeted Therapy for Salivary Gland Carcinoma: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.. The Laryngoscope 2026. 8. Efficacy of Intratympanic Sodium Thiosulfate Gel Injection to Prevent Cisplatin-Induced Ototoxicity.. The Laryngoscope 2026. 9. DNA Immunotherapy (INO-3107) Long-Term Efficacy Supported by Enhanced Immunogenicity in HPV-6/11 RRP.. The Laryngoscope 2026. 10. Retronasal olfactory recovery during biologic therapy for chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps: a prospective longitudinal study with parallel orthonasal a…. Rhinology 2026. Listen at https://audioscholar.cc/episode/3bfbjy4tkn

Editor's Pick: Nasal Obstruction and Treatment With Oxymetazoline and Corticosteroids: A Randomized Clinical Trial (JAMA Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, 2026) This AudioScholar briefing is generated by artificial intelligence for healthcare professionals and trainees. It is not medical advice. Welcome to This Week in Otolaryngology. This week we're covering 10 notable papers spanning new approaches to nasal obstruction and allergic rhinitis, care delivery and recurrence risk in head and neck cancer, and surgical technique and perioperative… This week's papers: 1. Nasal Obstruction and Treatment With Oxymetazoline and Corticosteroids: A Randomized Clinical Trial.. JAMA Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery 2026. 2. Study on the Efficacy of Vidian Neurectomy in Combined Ocular-Nasal Therapy for Allergic Rhinoconjunctivitis.. Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery 2026. 3. Intralymphatic immunotherapy (ILIT) versus standard care or placebo in allergic rhinitis: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.. American Journal of Otolaryngology 2026. 4. Survivorship Care Before Completion of Definitive Radiotherapy and Oncologic Outcomes in Head and Neck Cancer.. JAMA Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery 2026. 5. Recurrence Risk in Lateralized Floor of Mouth Carcinoma: Depth of Invasion Versus Midline Distance.. Head & Neck 2026. 6. Treatment Outcomes in Osteosarcoma of the Head and Neck: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.. Head & Neck 2026. 7. Pediatric Obstructive Sleep Apnea: Predictors of Surgical Success via Weighted Analysis.. The Laryngoscope 2026. 8. Hearing Preservation as a Function of Angular Insertion Depth With Manual Versus Robotic-Assisted Insertion Techniques.. Otology & Neurotology 2026. 9. Comparative Effectiveness and Safety of Energy Devices for Thyroidectomy: An Outcome-Specific Network Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.. Head & Neck 2026. 10. NaV1.8 Inhibition and the Future of Nonopioid Analgesia in Otolaryngology: A Narrative Review.. JAMA Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery 2026. Listen at https://audioscholar.cc/episode/f8qfkdv9zu

Editor's Pick: Protocolized tranexamic acid use lowers surgical intervention rates after active post-tonsillectomy hemorrhage: A retrospective cohort study (International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology, 2026) This AudioScholar briefing is generated by artificial intelligence for healthcare professionals and trainees. It is not medical advice. Welcome to This Week in Otolaryngology. This week we're covering 10 notable papers spanning head and neck oncology and survivorship, otology and facial nerve recovery, and two practical questions in bleeding control and chronic rhinosinusitis. This week's papers: 1. Oncologic Outcomes in p16-Positive Oropharyngeal Squamous Cell Carcinoma With Extranodal Extension.. The Laryngoscope 2026. 2. Intraoperative Bone Marrow Frozen Sections Reduce Positive Final Margins in Mandibulectomy.. The Laryngoscope 2026. 3. Obesity and Pathologic Response to Neoadjuvant Immunotherapy in Head and Neck Cancer: Preliminary Results From a Pilot Study.. Head & Neck 2026. 4. Swallowing Outcomes Following Early Treatment of Head and Neck Cancer-Related Lymphedema.. The Laryngoscope 2026. 5. Cannabis Use and Prolonged Opioid Utilization After Head and Neck Free Flap Reconstructive Surgery.. The Laryngoscope 2026. 6. Cochlear Implantation and Cognitive Function in Adults: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.. Otology & Neurotology 2026. 7. Mastoid Obliteration in Acquired Cholesteatoma, Importance and Evolution of Surgical Technique Used in Epitympanic Separation of the Middle Ear.. Otology & Neurotology 2026. 8. For Patients With Sequelae From Bell's Palsy, Electrical Stimulation May Cause Increased Synkinesis When Aggressively Applied in the Acute Phase of Recovery.. The Laryngoscope 2026. 9. Protocolized tranexamic acid use lowers surgical intervention rates after active post-tonsillectomy hemorrhage: A retrospective cohort study.. International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology 2026. 10. Real-world dupilumab treatment reduced healthcare resource utilization and medication use in patients with CRSwNP.. Rhinology 2026. Listen at https://audioscholar.cc/episode/gkqhftsbjd

Editor's Pick: Effects of Isthmus-Sparing Lobectomy on Thyroid Function: A Prospective, Multicenter, Comparative Study (Head & Neck, 2026) This AudioScholar briefing is generated by artificial intelligence for healthcare professionals and trainees. It is not medical advice. Welcome to This Week in Otolaryngology. This week we're covering 10 notable papers spanning new guidance on tinnitus and nasal polyps, perioperative safety in rhinology and pediatric surgery, and a cluster of studies refining thyroid and parathyroid… This week's papers: 1. Clinical Practice Guideline: Tinnitus Update.. Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery 2026. 2. Surgery and/or biologics in chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps: EUFOREA/EPOS consensus paper.. Rhinology 2026. 3. Pocket guide Biologics in upper and lower airway diseases 2026 by EUFOREA.. Rhinology 2026. 4. Immediate Resumption of Positive Airway Pressure Following Sinus Surgery: A Prospective Controlled Multicenter Study.. Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery 2026. 5. Prior internal carotid artery embolization to optimize oncological and surgical outcomes in salvage endoscopic nasopharyngectomy for recurrent nasopharyngeal c…. Rhinology 2026. 6. Effects of Isthmus-Sparing Lobectomy on Thyroid Function: A Prospective, Multicenter, Comparative Study.. Head & Neck 2026. 7. Probe-Based Near-Infrared Autofluorescence for Parathyroid Identification During Thyroid Surgery: Clinical Outcomes, Surgeon Confidence, and Autofluorescence T…. Head & Neck 2026. 8. Voice Outcomes Following Thermal Ablation for Thyroid Nodules: A Systematic Review.. Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery 2026. 9. Celecoxib as a non-inferior alternative to ibuprofen in post-tonsillectomy pain and bleeding control.. International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology 2026. 10. Mohs vs. Wide Local Excision for Early-Stage (AJCC 0-II) Cutaneous Head and Neck Melanoma: A Meta-Analysis.. Head & Neck 2026. Listen at https://audioscholar.cc/episode/t48azjnds2

Editor's Pick: Utility of Early Post-Treatment Circulating Tumor Tissue Modified Viral HPV DNA Testing in HPV-Associated Oropharyngeal Cancer (Head & Neck, 2026) This AudioScholar briefing is generated by artificial intelligence for healthcare professionals and trainees. It is not medical advice. Welcome to This Week in Otolaryngology. This week we're covering 10 notable papers spanning head and neck cancer surveillance and survivorship, thyroid and laryngeal surgery, and pediatric rhinology and hearing. Let's dive in. This week's papers: 1. Utility of Early Post-Treatment Circulating Tumor Tissue Modified Viral HPV DNA Testing in HPV-Associated Oropharyngeal Cancer.. Head & Neck 2026. 2. Efficacy and Safety of Cisplatin Versus Carboplatin for Patients With Squamous Cell Carcinoma of Head and Neck: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.. Head & Neck 2026. 3. Radiation-Associated Lymphedema in Head and Neck Cancer: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.. The Laryngoscope 2026. 4. Core Needle Biopsy in the Diagnosis of Major Salivary Gland Tumors.. The Laryngoscope 2026. 5. Primary Tumor Location and Lymphatic Spread in Papillary Thyroid Carcinoma.. Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery 2026. 6. Shaving Versus Resection on Recurrent Laryngeal Nerve in Thyroid Cancer Surgeries: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.. Head & Neck 2026. 7. Comparison of the Effects of High-Flow Nasal Cannula Oxygen and Jet Ventilation Techniques.. The Laryngoscope 2026. 8. Surgical Indications for Type II Thyroplasty in Adductor Spasmodic Dysphonia: A Scoping Review.. The Laryngoscope 2026. 9. Short-term nasal decongestant as bridge therapy with intranasal corticosteroids in children with persistent allergic rhinitis: A randomized controlled trial.. International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology 2026. 10. Non-usage rates after paediatric cochlear implantation: A systematic review and meta-analysis.. International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology 2026. Listen at https://audioscholar.cc/episode/9jvjk7z62h

Editor's Pick: Long-Term Opioid Use Following Radiation or Chemoradiation for Head and Neck Cancer (JAMA Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, 2026) This AudioScholar briefing is generated by artificial intelligence for healthcare professionals and trainees. It is not medical advice. Welcome to This Week in Otolaryngology. This week we're covering 10 notable papers spanning head and neck oncology — from risk factors and survivorship to neoadjuvant therapy — hearing restoration across cochlear implantation, stapes surgery and sudd… This week's papers: 1. Testosterone Inhibition and Risk of Laryngeal and Hypopharyngeal Squamous Cell Carcinoma in Men.. JAMA Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery 2026. 2. Long-Term Opioid Use Following Radiation or Chemoradiation for Head and Neck Cancer.. JAMA Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery 2026. 3. Optimizing Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy for Sudden Hearing Loss.. Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery 2026. 4. Race-Based Differences in Velopharyngeal Collapse Patterns During Drug-Induced Sleep Endoscopy.. Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery 2026. 5. Adopting pediatric radiofrequency ablation intracapsular tonsillectomy to reduce post-tonsillectomy hemorrhage through a quality improvement framework.. International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology 2026. 6. Comparative Long-Term Outcomes of Lateral Wall and Slim Modiolar Cochlear Implant Electrodes in Children With Normal Cochlear Anatomy.. Otology & Neurotology 2026. 7. Tinnitus and hearing outcomes following stapes surgery in otosclerosis patients: A systematic review and meta-analysis.. American Journal of Otolaryngology 2026. 8. Cochlear Implants for Radiation-Induced Hearing Loss in Nasopharyngeal Cancer: A Systematic Review.. The Laryngoscope 2026. 9. Neoadjuvant Anlotinib Plus Paclitaxel-Cisplatin for Technically Resectable Locally Advanced Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma: A Prospective Single-Arm Pha…. Head & Neck 2026. 10. Pretreatment Cachexia Index Is Associated With Severe Treatment Toxicity and Overall Survival in HPV-Negative Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma.. Head & Neck 2026. Listen at https://audioscholar.cc/episode/uqx6wp7mdh

Editor's Pick: Low Arousal Threshold and Long-Term Adherence to Hypoglossal Nerve Stimulation (JAMA Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, 2026) This AudioScholar briefing is generated by artificial intelligence for healthcare professionals and trainees. It is not medical advice. Welcome to This Week in Otolaryngology. This week we're covering 10 notable papers spanning airway and laryngology, hearing and sleep interventions, and new ways of stratifying risk in head and neck disease. Let's dive in. This week's papers: 1. Risk of Long-Term Airway Sequelae and Mortality in Laryngeal Chondrosarcoma.. The Laryngoscope 2026. 2. Hormone Replacement Therapy and Recurrence Risk in Postmenopausal Idiopathic Subglottic Stenosis.. Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery 2026. 3. Juvenile recurrent respiratory papillomatosis treated with systemic bevacizumab: A single-center pediatric case series.. International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology 2026. 4. Cold Exposure to the Recurrent Laryngeal Nerve: A Porcine Continuous Intraoperative Neuromonitoring Model Study.. Head & Neck 2026. 5. Low Arousal Threshold and Long-Term Adherence to Hypoglossal Nerve Stimulation.. JAMA Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery 2026. 6. Effect of Donepezil on Speech Recognition in Adult Cochlear Implant Users: A Pilot Randomized Clinical Trial.. Ear and Hearing 2026. 7. Application of a Pediatric Tracheostomy-Specific Risk Tier System Using Administrative Data.. JAMA Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery 2026. 8. CT-Based Osteitis Severity for Identifying Eosinophilic Endotype in Chronic Rhinosinusitis With Nasal Polyps.. Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery 2026. 9. Refining Risk Stratification in Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma: The Role of Tumor Budding and Worst Pattern of Invasion.. Head & Neck 2026. 10. Optimal Head Position for Intratympanic Dexamethasone Injection Relative to the Round Window.. Otology & Neurotology 2026. Listen at https://audioscholar.cc/episode/edpmxbhjp2

Editor's Pick: Suzetrigine for Postoperative Pain in Head and Neck Free Flap or Transoral Robotic Surgery (JAMA Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, 2026) Welcome to This Week in Otolaryngology. This week we're covering 10 notable papers spanning perioperative safety in tonsil surgery, sleep-disordered breathing from the polysomnogram to Medicare policy, skull base reconstruction and cerebrospinal flui… This week's papers: 1. Continuous oximetry monitoring in children admitted after adenotonsillectomy, an observational study.. International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology 2026. 2. Prevalence and Risk Factors of Post-Tonsillectomy Hemorrhage in Lebanon: A Retrospective Study.. The Laryngoscope 2026. 3. Routine Tonsil Pathology Rarely Identifies Unexpected Malignancy: A Safety-Net Hospital Experience.. The Laryngoscope 2026. 4. Assessment of Sleep Architecture in Obese Children With Obstructive Sleep Apnea.. The Laryngoscope 2026. 5. A Word to the WISeR: Why Otolaryngologists Must Lead to Preserve Access to Hypoglossal Nerve Stimulation.. Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery 2026. 6. β-TP For Diagnosing CSF Leak After the Endoscopic Endonasal Approach Surgery for Sellar Tumors.. The Laryngoscope 2026. 7. Multilayer free-graft reconstruction with platelet-rich plasma augmentation for nasoseptal flap-sparing in endoscopic transsphenoidal surgery: A single-center…. American Journal of Otolaryngology 2026. 8. Risk Factors and Patterns of Spontaneous New Encephaloceles Following Initial Lateral Skull Base Repair.. Otology & Neurotology 2026. 9. Suzetrigine for Postoperative Pain in Head and Neck Free Flap or Transoral Robotic Surgery.. JAMA Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery 2026. 10. Radiofrequency Ablation as a Safe and Effective Treatment for Thyroid Nodules After Lobectomy.. The Laryngoscope 2026. Listen at https://audioscholar.cc/episode/u4nm7pww7t

Editor's Pick: Incremental Prognostic Value of Electrodiagnostic Results Beyond House-Brackmann Grade in Bell Palsy (JAMA Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, 2026) Welcome to This Week in Otolaryngology. This week we're covering 10 notable papers spanning facial nerve prognosis and surgery, hearing and balance rehabilitation, head and neck cancer decision-making, and the epidemiology of smell loss. This week's papers: 1. Incremental Prognostic Value of Electrodiagnostic Results Beyond House-Brackmann Grade in Bell Palsy.. JAMA Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery 2026. 2. Targeted Surgical Decompression Reduces the Morbidity of Recurrent Inflammatory Facial Nerve Palsy.. Otology & Neurotology 2026. 3. A Multicenter Study of Cochlear Implantation in Adults With Prolonged Unilateral Deafness.. The Laryngoscope 2026. 4. Labyrinthectomy and Cochlear Implantation in Patients With Meniere Disease: A Systematic Review.. Otology & Neurotology 2026. 5. Revisiting the Role of Pressure Dressing After Otologic Surgery: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.. Otology & Neurotology 2026. 6. Vestibular Rehabilitation for Vestibular Migraine: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.. Otology & Neurotology 2026. 7. Otoscopic and Audiometric Clues for Suspecting OMAAV in Elderly Patients With Refractory Otitis Media With Effusion.. Otology & Neurotology 2026. 8. Chemoradiotherapy versus transoral laser microsurgery for early T-stage (cT1-T2) hypopharyngeal cancer: A prospective randomized pilot study.. American Journal of Otolaryngology 2026. 9. Frailty and Recovery Following Free Flap Reconstruction in Head and Neck Cancer: A Systematic Review.. Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery 2026. 10. High Pesticide Exposure Events and Self-Reported and Measured Olfactory Dysfunction.. JAMA Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery 2026. Listen at https://audioscholar.cc/episode/afb2rkxnjz