Radiation-Induced OME: Bacterial Colonization Elevates Early Recurrence Risk Yet Lacks Long-Term Prognostic Value
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Radiation-Induced OME: Bacterial Colonization Elevates Early Recurrence Risk Yet Lacks Long-Term Prognostic Value

Radiation-induced otitis media with effusion (RI-OME) shows heightened bacterial colonization with opportunistic pathogens. Although microbial presence predicts early recurrence (≤4 weeks post-tympanocentesis), it does not independently influence 24-week outcomes, questioning the role of antibacterial prophylaxis in NPC survivors.
Upper Airway Fat Volume Predicts Patient Discomfort During Office-Based Laryngeal Surgery, Study Finds
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Upper Airway Fat Volume Predicts Patient Discomfort During Office-Based Laryngeal Surgery, Study Finds

A retrospective analysis of 40 patients undergoing transnasal office-based laryngeal surgery reveals that increased parapharyngeal fat at the palatal level is significantly associated with reduced procedural tolerance. The findings highlight the importance of anatomical considerations in predicting patient experience during awake office-based procedures.