Head and Neck Surgery
RCT | Upfront radiosurgery reduces tumor volume vs. a wait-and-scan approach in small- to medium-sized vestibular schwannoma
7 Aug, 2023 | 14:40h | UTCUpfront Radiosurgery vs a Wait-and-Scan Approach for Small- or Medium-Sized Vestibular Schwannoma: The V-REX Randomized Clinical Trial – JAMA (free for a limited period)
See also: Visual Abstract
Commentary on Twitter
Among patients with small or medium vestibular schwannoma, a treatment strategy consisting of upfront radiosurgery was more effective at reducing tumor volume at 4 years than was the initial wait-and-scan approach. https://t.co/Qv3YZVsq2Q pic.twitter.com/aNeu7MJfl0
— JAMA (@JAMA_current) August 2, 2023
Review | The evolving landscape of salivary gland tumors
27 Jul, 2023 | 12:58h | UTCThe evolving landscape of salivary gland tumors – CA: A Cancer Journal for Clinicians
RCT | Dysphagia-optimized intensity-modulated radiotherapy better preserves swallowing function in pharyngeal cancer patients
25 Jul, 2023 | 13:52h | UTCCommentaries:
Radiation approach improves swallowing in head, neck cancer – MDedge
Commentary on Twitter
NOW OF: The (DARS) phase 3 RCT investigates if dysphagia-optimised intensity-modulated radiotherapy (IMRT) reduces radiation dose to the dysphagia and aspiration related structures and improves swallowing function compared with standard IMRT.#hncsmhttps://t.co/CzpxsNxx1N pic.twitter.com/xNgfm43tHE
— The Lancet Oncology (@TheLancetOncol) July 7, 2023
TTMV-HPV DNA testing | Promising diagnostic and surveillance tool for HPV-linked oropharyngeal cancer
17 Jul, 2023 | 13:25h | UTCPerformance of Liquid Biopsy for Diagnosis and Surveillance of Human Papillomavirus–Associated Oropharyngeal Cancer – JAMA Otolaryngology–Head & Neck Surgery (free for a limited period)
Invited Commentary: Circulating Human Papillomavirus Tumor DNA—Ready for Prime Time? – – JAMA Otolaryngology–Head & Neck Surgery (free for a limited period)
2023 ETA clinical practice guidelines for thyroid nodule management
12 Jul, 2023 | 13:48h | UTC
The 2023 Bethesda System for reporting thyroid cytopathology
12 Jul, 2023 | 13:46h | UTCThe 2023 Bethesda System for Reporting Thyroid Cytopathology – Thyroid
M-A | Role of chemotherapy in patients with nasopharynx carcinoma treated with radiotherapy
5 Jun, 2023 | 13:29h | UTCRole of chemotherapy in patients with nasopharynx carcinoma treated with radiotherapy (MAC-NPC): an updated individual patient data network meta-analysis – The Lancet Oncology (free for a limited period)
Commentary from the author on Twitter
Our latest meta-analysis on #chemoradiation in nasopharyngeal cancer out in @TheLancetOncol
Huge collaborative work.
✅ 28 trials, 8.000+ pts, 7.6y FU
✅ more chemo (ind+conc or conc+adj) ➡️superior (OS/PFS) to CRT alone but more toxFree 50day link: https://t.co/BtRJDZERRZ pic.twitter.com/v2v5MsinnV
— Pierre Blanchard, MD (@PBlanchardMD) June 1, 2023
Fluorescence-guided surgery: comprehensive review
18 May, 2023 | 13:34h | UTCFluorescence-guided surgery: comprehensive review – BJS Open
Commentary on Twitter
Find all you ever wanted to know about the current state of fluorescence-guided surgery 🟢🔬🔪in our latest comprehensive review by @BJSurgery editor @paulo_sutt et al. Absolutely worth reading!https://t.co/Tgrj4UvOzV@BJSAcademy @juliomayol @young_bjs #SoMe4Surgery #MedTwitter pic.twitter.com/ReArdO1LOs
— BJS Open (@BjsOpen) May 17, 2023
Review | Updated salivary gland immunohistochemistry
5 May, 2023 | 14:55h | UTCUpdated Salivary Gland Immunohistochemistry: A Review – Archives of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine
Study shows that parathyroidectomy in adults with primary hyperparathyroidism probably has no effect on kidney function
21 Apr, 2023 | 12:57h | UTCEstimated Effect of Parathyroidectomy on Long-Term Kidney Function in Adults With Primary Hyperparathyroidism – Annals of Internal Medicine (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Commentary on Twitter
New: #parathyroidectomy had no effect on long term #KidneyFunction in older adults w/ primary #hyperparathyroidism, but may preserve function in patients under 60. https://t.co/B456rPwGem pic.twitter.com/V8hLmrYiUX
— Annals of Int Med (@AnnalsofIM) April 17, 2023
M-A | Test characteristics of ultrasound for the diagnosis of peritonsillar abscess
30 Mar, 2023 | 14:19h | UTC
Feasibility and efficacy of microwave ablation in the treatment of papillary thyroid microcarcinoma: a prospective cohort study
14 Mar, 2023 | 13:30h | UTCMicrowave Ablation for Papillary Thyroid Microcarcinoma with and without US-detected Capsule Invasion: A Multicenter Prospective Cohort Study – Radiology (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
SR | Parathyroidectomy for adults with primary hyperparathyroidism
14 Mar, 2023 | 13:22h | UTCParathyroidectomy for adults with primary hyperparathyroidism – Cochrane Library
Summary: Parathyroidectomy for adults with primary hyperparathyroidism – Cochrane Library
RCT | Perioperative vs. postoperative calcium and vitamin D supplementation to prevent symptomatic hypocalcemia after total thyroidectomy
6 Mar, 2023 | 14:09h | UTCSummary:
This study aimed to compare the efficacy of perioperative vs. postoperative calcium and vitamin D supplementation in reducing symptomatic hypocalcemia in patients who underwent thyroidectomy.
In a randomized placebo-controlled trial involving 134 patients, one group received calcium carbonate and alfacalcidol both 3 days before surgery and for 14 days after surgery, while the other group received the same treatment only after surgery.
Results showed that the perioperative group had significantly lower rates of symptomatic and biochemical hypocalcemia compared to the postoperative group. Patients who underwent central neck dissection were at increased risk of symptomatic hypocalcemia in this study, so perioperative supplementation could be more beneficial for these patients.
M-A | Complications of percutaneous tracheostomy in critically ill adults with obesity
13 Feb, 2023 | 12:37h | UTCComplication Rate of Percutaneous Dilatational Tracheostomy in Critically Ill Adults With Obesity: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis – JAMA Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery (free for a limited period)
RCT | Medial retropharyngeal nodal region sparing radiotherapy vs. standard radiotherapy in patients with nasopharyngeal carcinoma
7 Feb, 2023 | 14:09h | UTC
Salivary gland cancer: ESMO Clinical Practice Guideline for diagnosis, treatment and follow-up
27 Jan, 2023 | 12:16h | UTC
NICE Guideline | Thyroid cancer: assessment and management
11 Jan, 2023 | 14:34h | UTCThyroid cancer: assessment and management – National Institute for Health and Care Excellence
MRI of acute neck infections: evidence summary and pictorial review
10 Jan, 2023 | 14:33h | UTCMRI of acute neck infections: evidence summary and pictorial review – Insights into Imaging
Cohort Study | Tobacco use and incidence of adverse oral health outcomes.
12 Dec, 2022 | 12:30h | UTCCommentary: Expert reaction to study looking at smoking, vaping and oral health – Science Media Centre
Cohort Study | Lobectomy vs. total thyroidectomy for intermediate-risk papillary thyroid carcinoma with lymph node metastasis.
6 Dec, 2022 | 13:41h | UTCComparison of Lobectomy vs Total Thyroidectomy for Intermediate-Risk Papillary Thyroid Carcinoma With Lymph Node Metastasis – JAMA Surgery (free for a limited period)
Invited Commentary: Is Lobectomy as Effective as Total Thyroidectomy in Treating Patients With Intermediate-Risk Papillary Thyroid Carcinoma With Lateral Lymph Node Metastasis? – JAMA Surgery (free for a limited period)
Commentary on Twitter
Study of patients with papillary thyroid carcinoma and lymph node metastases found that recurrence-free survival was similar after lobectomy and total #thyroidectomy. https://t.co/07mMcczp1T
— JAMA Surgery (@JAMASurgery) December 1, 2022
Case–control study | GLP-1 receptor agonists linked to increased risk of thyroid cancer.
25 Nov, 2022 | 12:42h | UTCGLP-1 Receptor Agonists and the Risk of Thyroid Cancer – Diabetes Care (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Commentary: GLP-1 receptor agonists associated with thyroid cancer – ACP Internist
M-A | Efficacy of laryngeal mask airway against postoperative pharyngolaryngeal complications following thyroid surgery.
1 Nov, 2022 | 12:05h | UTC
2022 ETA Guidelines for the management of pediatric thyroid nodules and differentiated thyroid carcinoma.
27 Oct, 2022 | 12:33h | UTCCommentary: New EU Guidelines: Individualize Care for Thyroid Cancer in Kids – Medscape (free registration required)
Guideline Summary | Recommendations for care of survivors of head and neck cancer.
7 Oct, 2022 | 14:15h | UTCRecommendations for Care of Survivors of Head and Neck Cancer – JAMA (free for a limited period)
Original Guideline: Head and neck cancer survivorship consensus statement from the American Head and Neck Society – Laryngoscope Investigative Otolaryngology
Related:
American Cancer Society Head and Neck Cancer Survivorship Care Guideline