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Gartling G, Nakamura R, Sayce L, Kimball EE, Wilson A, Schneeberger S, Zimmerman Z, Garabedian MJ, Branski RC, Rousseau B. Acute Effects of Systemic Glucocorticoids on the Vocal Folds in a Pre-Clinical Model. Ann Otol Rhinol Laryngol 2024; 133:87-96. [PMID: 37497827 PMCID: PMC10818023 DOI: 10.1177/00034894231188571] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/28/2023]
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OBJECTIVES/HYPOTHESIS Systemic glucocorticoids (GC)s are employed to treat various voice disorders. However, GCs have varying pharmacodynamic properties with adverse effects ranging from changes in epithelial integrity, skeletal muscle catabolism, and altered body weight. We sought to characterize the acute temporal effects of systemic dexamethasone and methylprednisolone on vocal fold (VF) epithelial glucocorticoid receptor (GR) nuclear translocation, epithelial tight junction (ZO-1) expression, thyroarytenoid (TA) muscle fiber morphology, and body weight using an established pre-clinical model. We hypothesized dexamethasone and methylprednisolone will elicit changes in VF epithelial GR nuclear translocation, epithelial ZO-1 expression, TA muscle morphology, and body weight compared to placebo-treated controls. METHODS Forty-five New Zealand white rabbits received intramuscular injections of methylprednisolone (4.5 mg; n = 15), dexamethasone (450 µg; n = 15), or volume matched saline (n = 15) into the iliocostalis/longissimus muscle for 6 consecutive days. Vocal folds from 5 rabbits from each treatment group were harvested at 1-, 3-, or 7 days following the final injection and subjected to immunohistochemistry for ZO-1 and GR as well as TA muscle fiber cross-sectional area (CSA) measures. RESULTS Dexamethasone increased epithelial GR nuclear translocation and ZO-1 expression 1-day following injections compared to methylprednisolone (P = .024; P = .012). Dexamethasone and methylprednisolone increased TA CSA 1-day following injections (P = .011). Methylprednisolone decreased body weight 7 days following injections compared to controls (P = .004). CONCLUSIONS Systemic dexamethasone may more efficiently activate GR in the VF epithelium with a lower risk of body weight loss, suggesting a role for more refined approaches to GC selection for laryngeal pathology.
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- Gary Gartling
- Communication Science and Disorders, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
- Rehabilitation Medicine, NYU Grossman School of Medicine, New York, NY, USA
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- Rehabilitation Medicine, NYU Grossman School of Medicine, New York, NY, USA
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- Communication Science and Disorders, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
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- Hearing and Speech Sciences, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN, USA
- Otolaryngology, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN, USA
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- Communication Science and Disorders, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
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- Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH, USA
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- Communication Science and Disorders, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
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- Microbiology, NYU Grossman School of Medicine, New York, NY, USA
- Department of Urology, NYU Grossman School of Medicine, New York, NY, USA
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- Rehabilitation Medicine, NYU Grossman School of Medicine, New York, NY, USA
- Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, NYU Grossman School of Medicine, New York, NY, USA
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- Doisy College of Health Sciences, Saint Louis University, St. Louis, MO, USA
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Mohseni-Dargah M, Falahati Z, Pastras C, Khajeh K, Mukherjee P, Razmjou A, Stefani S, Asadnia M. Meniere's disease: Pathogenesis, treatments, and emerging approaches for an idiopathic bioenvironmental disorder. ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH 2023; 238:116972. [PMID: 37648189 DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2023.116972] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/04/2023] [Revised: 08/10/2023] [Accepted: 08/22/2023] [Indexed: 09/01/2023]
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Meniere's disease (MD) is a severe inner ear condition known by debilitating symptoms, including spontaneous vertigo, fluctuating and progressive hearing loss, tinnitus, and aural fullness or pressure within the affected ear. Prosper Meniere first described the origins of MD in the 1860s, but its underlying mechanisms remain largely elusive today. Nevertheless, researchers have identified a key histopathological feature called Endolymphatic Hydrops (ELH), which refers to the excessive buildup of endolymph fluid in the membranous labyrinth of the inner ear. The exact root of ELH is not fully understood. Still, it is believed to involve several biological and bioenvironmental etiological factors such as genetics, autoimmunity, infection, trauma, allergy, and new theories, such as saccular otoconia blocking the endolymphatic duct and sac. Regarding treatment, there are no reliable and definitive cures for MD. Most therapies focus on managing symptoms and improving the overall quality of patients' life. To make significant advancements in addressing MD, it is crucial to gain a fundamental understanding of the disease process, laying the groundwork for more effective therapeutic approaches. This paper provides a comprehensive review of the pathophysiology of MD with a focus on old and recent theories. Current treatment strategies and future translational approaches (with low-level evidence but promising results) related to MD are also discussed, including patents, drug delivery, and nanotechnology, that may provide future benefits to patients suffering from MD.
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- Masoud Mohseni-Dargah
- School of Engineering, Faculty of Science and Engineering, Macquarie University, Sydney, NSW 2109, Australia; Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Biological Sciences, Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Biological Sciences, Institute for Advanced Studies in Basic Sciences (IASBS), Zanjan, Iran
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- School of Engineering, Faculty of Science and Engineering, Macquarie University, Sydney, NSW 2109, Australia; The Meniere's Laboratory, Sydney Medical School, The University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Biological Sciences, Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran, Iran
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- RPA Institute of Academic Surgery, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Centre for Technology in Water and Wastewater, University of Technology Sydney, New South Wales 2007, Australia
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- School of Engineering, Faculty of Science and Engineering, Macquarie University, Sydney, NSW 2109, Australia
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- School of Engineering, Faculty of Science and Engineering, Macquarie University, Sydney, NSW 2109, Australia.
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Zheng L, Chen Z, Jin J, Deng Y, Fu L, Zhang W, Xiang R, Guo B, Tao Z, Xu Y. The efficacy of steroid-eluting stents on the local inflammation of chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyposis after endoscopic sinus surgery: a multicenter prospective longitudinal study. Eur Arch Otorhinolaryngol 2023; 280:5417-5431. [PMID: 37665343 DOI: 10.1007/s00405-023-08158-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/05/2023] [Accepted: 07/25/2023] [Indexed: 09/05/2023]
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PURPOSE Attenuating local inflammation of chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps (CRSwNP) after endoscopic sinus surgery (ESS) was crucial. Corticosteroids were generally exploited to ameliorate the postoperative state of CRSwNP. This study aims to verify the efficacy of steroid-eluting stents on the local inflammation of CRSwNP following ESS. METHODS 57 CRSwNP were enrolled from September 2021 to April 2022. 30 were with stents, and 27 were without stents after ESS. Eosinophilic cationic protein (ECP), myeloperoxidase (MPO), eosinophil, and neutrophil levels in nasal secretions, as well as visual analog scale (VAS) and modified perioperative sinus endoscopy (POSE) scores, were assessed preoperatively and after 2, 4, 8, and 12 weeks. RESULTS All subjects of CRSwNP exhibited reduced results of eosinophil levels, neutrophil levels, nasal obstruction, nasal discharge, loss of smell, and total VAS scores after 12 weeks compared to the preoperative ones (p < 0.05). Compared with control subjects, CRSwNP with stents acquired lower levels of ECP, MPO, loss of smell, total VAS, and POSE scores at four follow-up visits, as well as reduced eosinophil and neutrophil levels in nasal secretions after 12 weeks (p < 0.05). Correlation analysis revealed that postoperative ECP and MPO levels of CRSwNP in nasal secretions correlated strongly with eosinophil and neutrophil levels, respectively, as well as POSE scores (r > 0.6). CONCLUSION These findings indicated that steroid-eluting stents might be an acclaimed option for CRSwNP in alleviating local inflammation to acquire a superior state after ESS.
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- Li Zheng
- Department of Rhinology and Allergy, Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Centre, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
- Research Institute of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Rhinology and Allergy, Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Centre, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
- Research Institute of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Rhinology and Allergy, Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Centre, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
- Research Institute of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Rhinology and Allergy, Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Centre, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
- Research Institute of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Rhinology and Allergy, Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Centre, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
- Research Institute of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Rhinology and Allergy, Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Centre, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
- Research Institute of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, The Central Hospital of Wuhan, Wuhan, China.
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- Department of Rhinology and Allergy, Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Centre, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, China.
- Research Institute of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, China.
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- Department of Rhinology and Allergy, Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Centre, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, China.
- Research Institute of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, China.
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Xiong X, Huang L, Herd DW, Borland ML, Davidson A, Hearps S, Mackay MT, Lee KJ, Dalziel SR, Dalziel K, Cheek JA, Babl FE. Cost-effectiveness of Prednisolone to Treat Bell Palsy in Children: An Economic Evaluation Alongside a Randomized Controlled Trial. Neurology 2023; 100:e2432-e2441. [PMID: 37072220 PMCID: PMC10264054 DOI: 10.1212/wnl.0000000000207284] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/27/2022] [Accepted: 02/27/2023] [Indexed: 04/20/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES Bell palsy is the third most frequent diagnosis in children with sudden-onset neurologic dysfunction. The cost-effectiveness of treating Bell palsy with prednisolone in children is unknown. We aimed to assess the cost-effectiveness of prednisolone in treating Bell palsy in children compared with placebo. METHODS This economic evaluation was a prospectively planned secondary analysis of a double-blinded, randomized, placebo-controlled superiority trial (Bell Palsy in Children [BellPIC]) conducted from 2015 to 2020. The time horizon was 6 months since randomization. Children aged 6 months to <18 years who presented within 72 hours of onset of clinician-diagnosed Bell palsy and who completed the trial were included (N = 180). Interventions were oral prednisolone or taste-matched placebo administered for 10 days. Incremental cost-effectiveness ratio comparing prednisolone with placebo was estimated. Costs were considered from a health care sector perspective and included Bell palsy-related medication cost, doctor visits, and medical tests. Effectiveness was measured using quality-adjusted life-years (QALYs) based on Child Health Utility 9D. Nonparametric bootstrapping was performed to capture uncertainties. Prespecified subgroup analysis by age 12 to <18 years vs <12 years was conducted. RESULTS The mean cost per patient was A$760 in the prednisolone group and A$693 in the placebo group over the 6-month period (difference A$66, 95% CI -A$47 to A$179). QALYs over 6 months were 0.45 in the prednisolone group and 0.44 in the placebo group (difference 0.01, 95% CI -0.01 to 0.03). The incremental cost to achieve 1 additional recovery was estimated to be A$1,577 using prednisolone compared with placebo, and cost per additional QALY gained was A$6,625 using prednisolone compared with placebo. Given a conventional willingness-to-pay threshold of A$50,000 per QALY gained (equivalent to US$35,000 or £28,000), prednisolone is very likely cost-effective (probability is 83%). Subgroup analysis suggests that this was primarily driven by the high probability of prednisolone being cost-effective in children aged 12 to <18 years (probability is 98%) and much less so for those <12 years (probability is 51%). DISCUSSION This provides new evidence to stakeholders and policymakers when considering whether to make prednisolone available in treating Bell palsy in children aged 12 to <18 years. TRIAL REGISTRATION INFORMATION Australian New Zealand Clinical Trials Registry ACTRN12615000563561.
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- Xiuqin Xiong
- From the Centre for Health Policy (X.X., L.H., K.D.), Melbourne School of Population and Global Health, The University of Melbourne, Victoria; Emergency Department (D.H.), Queensland Children's Hospital; University of Queensland (D.W.H.); Mater Research Institute (D.H.), Brisbane, Queensland; Emergency Department (M.L.B.), Perth Children's Hospital; Divisions of Emergency Medicine and Paediatrics (M.B.), University of Western Australia, Perth; Department of Emergency Medicine (A.D., S.H., M.T.M., J.A.C., F.E.B.), Royal Children's Hospital; Murdoch Children's Research Institute (A.D., M.T.M., K.J.L., J.A.C., F.E.B., S.H.), Parkville, Victoria; Department of Anesthesia (A.D.), and Department of Neurology (M.T.M.), Royal Children's Hospital; Clinical Epidemiology and Biostatistics Unit (K.J.L.), Murdoch Children's Research Institute, Parkville, Victoria; Department of Pediatrics (K.J.L.), Melbourne Medical School, University of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia; Children's Emergency Department (S.R.D.), Starship Children's Hospital, Auckland; Departments of Surgery and Paediatrics: Child and Youth Health (S.R.D.), University of Auckland, New Zealand; and Departments of Paediatrics and Critical Care (J.A.C., F.E.B.), Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences, University of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- From the Centre for Health Policy (X.X., L.H., K.D.), Melbourne School of Population and Global Health, The University of Melbourne, Victoria; Emergency Department (D.H.), Queensland Children's Hospital; University of Queensland (D.W.H.); Mater Research Institute (D.H.), Brisbane, Queensland; Emergency Department (M.L.B.), Perth Children's Hospital; Divisions of Emergency Medicine and Paediatrics (M.B.), University of Western Australia, Perth; Department of Emergency Medicine (A.D., S.H., M.T.M., J.A.C., F.E.B.), Royal Children's Hospital; Murdoch Children's Research Institute (A.D., M.T.M., K.J.L., J.A.C., F.E.B., S.H.), Parkville, Victoria; Department of Anesthesia (A.D.), and Department of Neurology (M.T.M.), Royal Children's Hospital; Clinical Epidemiology and Biostatistics Unit (K.J.L.), Murdoch Children's Research Institute, Parkville, Victoria; Department of Pediatrics (K.J.L.), Melbourne Medical School, University of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia; Children's Emergency Department (S.R.D.), Starship Children's Hospital, Auckland; Departments of Surgery and Paediatrics: Child and Youth Health (S.R.D.), University of Auckland, New Zealand; and Departments of Paediatrics and Critical Care (J.A.C., F.E.B.), Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences, University of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- From the Centre for Health Policy (X.X., L.H., K.D.), Melbourne School of Population and Global Health, The University of Melbourne, Victoria; Emergency Department (D.H.), Queensland Children's Hospital; University of Queensland (D.W.H.); Mater Research Institute (D.H.), Brisbane, Queensland; Emergency Department (M.L.B.), Perth Children's Hospital; Divisions of Emergency Medicine and Paediatrics (M.B.), University of Western Australia, Perth; Department of Emergency Medicine (A.D., S.H., M.T.M., J.A.C., F.E.B.), Royal Children's Hospital; Murdoch Children's Research Institute (A.D., M.T.M., K.J.L., J.A.C., F.E.B., S.H.), Parkville, Victoria; Department of Anesthesia (A.D.), and Department of Neurology (M.T.M.), Royal Children's Hospital; Clinical Epidemiology and Biostatistics Unit (K.J.L.), Murdoch Children's Research Institute, Parkville, Victoria; Department of Pediatrics (K.J.L.), Melbourne Medical School, University of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia; Children's Emergency Department (S.R.D.), Starship Children's Hospital, Auckland; Departments of Surgery and Paediatrics: Child and Youth Health (S.R.D.), University of Auckland, New Zealand; and Departments of Paediatrics and Critical Care (J.A.C., F.E.B.), Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences, University of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- From the Centre for Health Policy (X.X., L.H., K.D.), Melbourne School of Population and Global Health, The University of Melbourne, Victoria; Emergency Department (D.H.), Queensland Children's Hospital; University of Queensland (D.W.H.); Mater Research Institute (D.H.), Brisbane, Queensland; Emergency Department (M.L.B.), Perth Children's Hospital; Divisions of Emergency Medicine and Paediatrics (M.B.), University of Western Australia, Perth; Department of Emergency Medicine (A.D., S.H., M.T.M., J.A.C., F.E.B.), Royal Children's Hospital; Murdoch Children's Research Institute (A.D., M.T.M., K.J.L., J.A.C., F.E.B., S.H.), Parkville, Victoria; Department of Anesthesia (A.D.), and Department of Neurology (M.T.M.), Royal Children's Hospital; Clinical Epidemiology and Biostatistics Unit (K.J.L.), Murdoch Children's Research Institute, Parkville, Victoria; Department of Pediatrics (K.J.L.), Melbourne Medical School, University of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia; Children's Emergency Department (S.R.D.), Starship Children's Hospital, Auckland; Departments of Surgery and Paediatrics: Child and Youth Health (S.R.D.), University of Auckland, New Zealand; and Departments of Paediatrics and Critical Care (J.A.C., F.E.B.), Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences, University of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- From the Centre for Health Policy (X.X., L.H., K.D.), Melbourne School of Population and Global Health, The University of Melbourne, Victoria; Emergency Department (D.H.), Queensland Children's Hospital; University of Queensland (D.W.H.); Mater Research Institute (D.H.), Brisbane, Queensland; Emergency Department (M.L.B.), Perth Children's Hospital; Divisions of Emergency Medicine and Paediatrics (M.B.), University of Western Australia, Perth; Department of Emergency Medicine (A.D., S.H., M.T.M., J.A.C., F.E.B.), Royal Children's Hospital; Murdoch Children's Research Institute (A.D., M.T.M., K.J.L., J.A.C., F.E.B., S.H.), Parkville, Victoria; Department of Anesthesia (A.D.), and Department of Neurology (M.T.M.), Royal Children's Hospital; Clinical Epidemiology and Biostatistics Unit (K.J.L.), Murdoch Children's Research Institute, Parkville, Victoria; Department of Pediatrics (K.J.L.), Melbourne Medical School, University of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia; Children's Emergency Department (S.R.D.), Starship Children's Hospital, Auckland; Departments of Surgery and Paediatrics: Child and Youth Health (S.R.D.), University of Auckland, New Zealand; and Departments of Paediatrics and Critical Care (J.A.C., F.E.B.), Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences, University of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- From the Centre for Health Policy (X.X., L.H., K.D.), Melbourne School of Population and Global Health, The University of Melbourne, Victoria; Emergency Department (D.H.), Queensland Children's Hospital; University of Queensland (D.W.H.); Mater Research Institute (D.H.), Brisbane, Queensland; Emergency Department (M.L.B.), Perth Children's Hospital; Divisions of Emergency Medicine and Paediatrics (M.B.), University of Western Australia, Perth; Department of Emergency Medicine (A.D., S.H., M.T.M., J.A.C., F.E.B.), Royal Children's Hospital; Murdoch Children's Research Institute (A.D., M.T.M., K.J.L., J.A.C., F.E.B., S.H.), Parkville, Victoria; Department of Anesthesia (A.D.), and Department of Neurology (M.T.M.), Royal Children's Hospital; Clinical Epidemiology and Biostatistics Unit (K.J.L.), Murdoch Children's Research Institute, Parkville, Victoria; Department of Pediatrics (K.J.L.), Melbourne Medical School, University of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia; Children's Emergency Department (S.R.D.), Starship Children's Hospital, Auckland; Departments of Surgery and Paediatrics: Child and Youth Health (S.R.D.), University of Auckland, New Zealand; and Departments of Paediatrics and Critical Care (J.A.C., F.E.B.), Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences, University of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- From the Centre for Health Policy (X.X., L.H., K.D.), Melbourne School of Population and Global Health, The University of Melbourne, Victoria; Emergency Department (D.H.), Queensland Children's Hospital; University of Queensland (D.W.H.); Mater Research Institute (D.H.), Brisbane, Queensland; Emergency Department (M.L.B.), Perth Children's Hospital; Divisions of Emergency Medicine and Paediatrics (M.B.), University of Western Australia, Perth; Department of Emergency Medicine (A.D., S.H., M.T.M., J.A.C., F.E.B.), Royal Children's Hospital; Murdoch Children's Research Institute (A.D., M.T.M., K.J.L., J.A.C., F.E.B., S.H.), Parkville, Victoria; Department of Anesthesia (A.D.), and Department of Neurology (M.T.M.), Royal Children's Hospital; Clinical Epidemiology and Biostatistics Unit (K.J.L.), Murdoch Children's Research Institute, Parkville, Victoria; Department of Pediatrics (K.J.L.), Melbourne Medical School, University of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia; Children's Emergency Department (S.R.D.), Starship Children's Hospital, Auckland; Departments of Surgery and Paediatrics: Child and Youth Health (S.R.D.), University of Auckland, New Zealand; and Departments of Paediatrics and Critical Care (J.A.C., F.E.B.), Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences, University of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- From the Centre for Health Policy (X.X., L.H., K.D.), Melbourne School of Population and Global Health, The University of Melbourne, Victoria; Emergency Department (D.H.), Queensland Children's Hospital; University of Queensland (D.W.H.); Mater Research Institute (D.H.), Brisbane, Queensland; Emergency Department (M.L.B.), Perth Children's Hospital; Divisions of Emergency Medicine and Paediatrics (M.B.), University of Western Australia, Perth; Department of Emergency Medicine (A.D., S.H., M.T.M., J.A.C., F.E.B.), Royal Children's Hospital; Murdoch Children's Research Institute (A.D., M.T.M., K.J.L., J.A.C., F.E.B., S.H.), Parkville, Victoria; Department of Anesthesia (A.D.), and Department of Neurology (M.T.M.), Royal Children's Hospital; Clinical Epidemiology and Biostatistics Unit (K.J.L.), Murdoch Children's Research Institute, Parkville, Victoria; Department of Pediatrics (K.J.L.), Melbourne Medical School, University of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia; Children's Emergency Department (S.R.D.), Starship Children's Hospital, Auckland; Departments of Surgery and Paediatrics: Child and Youth Health (S.R.D.), University of Auckland, New Zealand; and Departments of Paediatrics and Critical Care (J.A.C., F.E.B.), Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences, University of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- From the Centre for Health Policy (X.X., L.H., K.D.), Melbourne School of Population and Global Health, The University of Melbourne, Victoria; Emergency Department (D.H.), Queensland Children's Hospital; University of Queensland (D.W.H.); Mater Research Institute (D.H.), Brisbane, Queensland; Emergency Department (M.L.B.), Perth Children's Hospital; Divisions of Emergency Medicine and Paediatrics (M.B.), University of Western Australia, Perth; Department of Emergency Medicine (A.D., S.H., M.T.M., J.A.C., F.E.B.), Royal Children's Hospital; Murdoch Children's Research Institute (A.D., M.T.M., K.J.L., J.A.C., F.E.B., S.H.), Parkville, Victoria; Department of Anesthesia (A.D.), and Department of Neurology (M.T.M.), Royal Children's Hospital; Clinical Epidemiology and Biostatistics Unit (K.J.L.), Murdoch Children's Research Institute, Parkville, Victoria; Department of Pediatrics (K.J.L.), Melbourne Medical School, University of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia; Children's Emergency Department (S.R.D.), Starship Children's Hospital, Auckland; Departments of Surgery and Paediatrics: Child and Youth Health (S.R.D.), University of Auckland, New Zealand; and Departments of Paediatrics and Critical Care (J.A.C., F.E.B.), Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences, University of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- From the Centre for Health Policy (X.X., L.H., K.D.), Melbourne School of Population and Global Health, The University of Melbourne, Victoria; Emergency Department (D.H.), Queensland Children's Hospital; University of Queensland (D.W.H.); Mater Research Institute (D.H.), Brisbane, Queensland; Emergency Department (M.L.B.), Perth Children's Hospital; Divisions of Emergency Medicine and Paediatrics (M.B.), University of Western Australia, Perth; Department of Emergency Medicine (A.D., S.H., M.T.M., J.A.C., F.E.B.), Royal Children's Hospital; Murdoch Children's Research Institute (A.D., M.T.M., K.J.L., J.A.C., F.E.B., S.H.), Parkville, Victoria; Department of Anesthesia (A.D.), and Department of Neurology (M.T.M.), Royal Children's Hospital; Clinical Epidemiology and Biostatistics Unit (K.J.L.), Murdoch Children's Research Institute, Parkville, Victoria; Department of Pediatrics (K.J.L.), Melbourne Medical School, University of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia; Children's Emergency Department (S.R.D.), Starship Children's Hospital, Auckland; Departments of Surgery and Paediatrics: Child and Youth Health (S.R.D.), University of Auckland, New Zealand; and Departments of Paediatrics and Critical Care (J.A.C., F.E.B.), Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences, University of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- From the Centre for Health Policy (X.X., L.H., K.D.), Melbourne School of Population and Global Health, The University of Melbourne, Victoria; Emergency Department (D.H.), Queensland Children's Hospital; University of Queensland (D.W.H.); Mater Research Institute (D.H.), Brisbane, Queensland; Emergency Department (M.L.B.), Perth Children's Hospital; Divisions of Emergency Medicine and Paediatrics (M.B.), University of Western Australia, Perth; Department of Emergency Medicine (A.D., S.H., M.T.M., J.A.C., F.E.B.), Royal Children's Hospital; Murdoch Children's Research Institute (A.D., M.T.M., K.J.L., J.A.C., F.E.B., S.H.), Parkville, Victoria; Department of Anesthesia (A.D.), and Department of Neurology (M.T.M.), Royal Children's Hospital; Clinical Epidemiology and Biostatistics Unit (K.J.L.), Murdoch Children's Research Institute, Parkville, Victoria; Department of Pediatrics (K.J.L.), Melbourne Medical School, University of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia; Children's Emergency Department (S.R.D.), Starship Children's Hospital, Auckland; Departments of Surgery and Paediatrics: Child and Youth Health (S.R.D.), University of Auckland, New Zealand; and Departments of Paediatrics and Critical Care (J.A.C., F.E.B.), Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences, University of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- From the Centre for Health Policy (X.X., L.H., K.D.), Melbourne School of Population and Global Health, The University of Melbourne, Victoria; Emergency Department (D.H.), Queensland Children's Hospital; University of Queensland (D.W.H.); Mater Research Institute (D.H.), Brisbane, Queensland; Emergency Department (M.L.B.), Perth Children's Hospital; Divisions of Emergency Medicine and Paediatrics (M.B.), University of Western Australia, Perth; Department of Emergency Medicine (A.D., S.H., M.T.M., J.A.C., F.E.B.), Royal Children's Hospital; Murdoch Children's Research Institute (A.D., M.T.M., K.J.L., J.A.C., F.E.B., S.H.), Parkville, Victoria; Department of Anesthesia (A.D.), and Department of Neurology (M.T.M.), Royal Children's Hospital; Clinical Epidemiology and Biostatistics Unit (K.J.L.), Murdoch Children's Research Institute, Parkville, Victoria; Department of Pediatrics (K.J.L.), Melbourne Medical School, University of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia; Children's Emergency Department (S.R.D.), Starship Children's Hospital, Auckland; Departments of Surgery and Paediatrics: Child and Youth Health (S.R.D.), University of Auckland, New Zealand; and Departments of Paediatrics and Critical Care (J.A.C., F.E.B.), Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences, University of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
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KOÇ UÇAR H, SARIGEÇİLİ E. Çocuklarda idiyopatik periferik fasiyal sinir paralizisinde steroid tedavisinin etkinliği ve prognostik faktörlerin belirlenmesi. CUKUROVA MEDICAL JOURNAL 2022. [DOI: 10.17826/cumj.1053502] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022] Open
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Purpose: The aim of the study is intended to investigate the etiology and clinical features of children with idiopathic peripheral facial palsy (IPFP) and to identify probable prognostic factors. It is also intended to investigate corticosteroid therapy and compare its efficacy.
Materials and Methods: A total of 80 patients with newly diagnosed IPFP were included in the study. Demographic, clinical features and laboratory findings including age, gender, House Brackmann Facial Nerve Grading System (HBGS) grade at admission and follow-up, and the dosage and onset of steroid treatment were reviewed. We assigned our patients to 3 groups: Group 1: Patients given 1 mg/kg oral steroid treatment (1 mg/kg/day oral prednisolone). Group 2: Patients given 2 mg/kg oral steroid treatment (2 mg/kg/day oral prednisolone), and Group 3: Patients who did not receive oral steroid treatment.
Results: A total of 80 children (41 girls and 39 boys) with a median age of 11 years were included in the study. The complete recovery was detected in %78,8(n:63) with IPFP. Of all patients, 78.8% (n=63) showed complete recovery. Admission after more than 24 hours was found to reduce the likelihood of ER by 10 times (1/0.10), while patients with HBGS grade of 5 were found to be 33.3 times (1/0.03) less likely to achieve ER than patients with HBGS grades of 2 to 3. Finally, steroid treatment at 2 mg/kg/d increased the probability of early recovery by 8.38 times.
Conclusion: The prognosis of IPFP in children was very good. The prognostic factors affecting the early recovery were being HBGS grade 2 or 3 on the 21th day and receiving steroid treatment in the first 24 hours and 2 mg/kg/d dose.
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- Habibe KOÇ UÇAR
- SAĞLIK BİLİMLERİ ÜNİVERSİTESİ, ADANA ŞEHİR SAĞLIK UYGULAMA VE ARAŞTIRMA MERKEZİ
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- SAĞLIK BİLİMLERİ ÜNİVERSİTESİ, ADANA ŞEHİR SAĞLIK UYGULAMA VE ARAŞTIRMA MERKEZİ
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Grond SE, Little RE, Campbell DA, Loehrl TA, Poetker DM. Oral corticosteroid use and the risk of developing avascular necrosis; a large retrospective review. Int Forum Allergy Rhinol 2021; 12:903-909. [PMID: 34918464 DOI: 10.1002/alr.22950] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/05/2021] [Revised: 11/12/2021] [Accepted: 12/12/2021] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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INTRODUCTION The risk of adverse events, specifically avascular necrosis (AVN), associated with corticosteroid use is not well reported. The aim of this study was to evaluate the prevalence of AVN among patients with prior oral corticosteroid administration. METHODS An institutional database query recognized 113,734 adult patients with oral corticosteroid administration between 2006 and May 2017. A temporal query performed on this cohort determined that 789 had a diagnosis of AVN following oral corticosteroids. A retrospective review was performed on this cohort. Data collected included demographics, co-morbidities, date of initial oral corticosteroid exposure, and time-to-diagnosis of AVN. Records without radiographic confirmation of AVN were excluded from analysis. Patients with cumulative lifetime dosages greater than 10,000 mg prednisone were excluded from analysis. RESULTS 789 patients with oral corticosteroid use prior to diagnosis of AVN were identified. 572 patients were excluded due to insufficient documentation of oral corticosteroid dosage, no radiographic evidence supporting the diagnosis of AVN, insufficient data confirming the temporal relationship between oral corticosteroids and AVN, and/or a cumulative dosing of > 10,000 mg prednisone. This left 217 patients included in the analysis. The mean duration of use prior to diagnosis of AVN was 219 (± 374) days and mean cumulative dose was 3314 (± 2908) mg prednisone-equivalents. Mean time between diagnosis of AVN and onset of pathologic fracture was 379 (± 1046) days. CONCLUSION For patients receiving low cumulative doses of oral corticosteroids, corticosteroids pose a small risk of development of AVN. More studies are required to better characterize risk. This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.
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- Sarah E Grond
- Department of Otolaryngology and Communication Sciences, Medical College of Wisconsin, USA
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- Division of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Department of Surgery, Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology and Communication Sciences, Medical College of Wisconsin, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology and Communication Sciences, Medical College of Wisconsin, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology and Communication Sciences, Medical College of Wisconsin, USA
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Chang CWD, McCoul ED, Briggs SE, Guardiani EA, Durand ML, Hadlock TA, Hillel AT, Kattar N, Openshaw PJM, Osazuwa-Peters N, Poetker DM, Shin JJ, Chandrasekhar SS, Bradford CR, Brenner MJ. Corticosteroid Use in Otolaryngology: Current Considerations During the COVID-19 Era. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 2021; 167:803-820. [PMID: 34874793 DOI: 10.1177/01945998211064275] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To offer pragmatic, evidence-informed advice on administering corticosteroids in otolaryngology during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, considering therapeutic efficacy, potential adverse effects, susceptibility to COVID-19, and potential effects on efficacy of vaccination against SARS-CoV-2, which causes COVID-19. DATA SOURCES PubMed, Cochrane Library, EMBASE, CINAHL, and guideline databases. REVIEW METHODS Guideline search strategies, supplemented by database searches on sudden sensorineural hearing loss (SSNHL), idiopathic facial nerve paralysis (Bell's palsy), sinonasal polyposis, laryngotracheal disorders, head and neck oncology, and pediatric otolaryngology, prioritizing systematic reviews, randomized controlled trials, and COVID-19-specific findings. CONCLUSIONS Systemic corticosteroids (SCSs) reduce long-term morbidity in individuals with SSNHL and Bell's palsy, reduce acute laryngotracheal edema, and have benefit in perioperative management for some procedures. Topical or locally injected corticosteroids are preferable for most other otolaryngologic indications. SCSs have not shown long-term benefit for sinonasal disorders. SCSs are not a contraindication to vaccination with COVID-19 vaccines approved by the US Food and Drug Administration. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention noted that these vaccines are safe for immunocompromised patients. IMPLICATIONS FOR PRACTICE SCS use for SSNHL, Bell's palsy, laryngotracheal edema, and perioperative care should follow prepandemic standards. Local or topical corticosteroids are preferable for most other otolaryngologic indications. Whether SCSs attenuate response to vaccination against COVID-19 or increase susceptibility to SARS-CoV-2 infection is unknown. Immunosuppression may lower vaccine efficacy, so immunocompromised patients should adhere to recommended infection control practices. COVID-19 vaccination with Pfizer-BioNTech, Moderna, or Johnson & Johnson vaccines is safe for immunocompromised patients.
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- C W David Chang
- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Missouri, Columbia, Missouri, USA
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Ochsner Clinic, New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Georgetown University, Washington, DC, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Maryland, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
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- Division of Infectious Diseases, Department of Medicine, Massachusetts General Hospital, and Infectious Disease Service, Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary and Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary and Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Louisiana State University, Shreveport, Louisiana, USA
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- Department of Head and Neck Surgery and Communication Sciences, Duke University, Durham, North Carolina, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology and Communication Sciences, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary and Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Michigan Medical School, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
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Young K, Koshi EJ, Mostales JC, Saha B, Burgess LP. Medicolegal Considerations Regarding Steroid Use in Otolaryngology: A Review of the Literature. Ann Otol Rhinol Laryngol 2021; 131:544-550. [PMID: 34151596 DOI: 10.1177/00034894211026737] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To review the literature on corticosteroid use and provide recommendations on patient counseling and/or consent to promote judicious prescribing and reduce the incidence of corticosteroid-related lawsuits. METHOD A conventional literature search of PubMed on corticosteroid-related medicolegal cases was undertaken. Search terms included "medicolegal," "otolaryngology," and "adrenocorticosteroids." A medical subjects headings search with the keywords "adrenal cortex hormones" and "jurisprudence" was also performed. RESULTS Corticosteroids have been reported as the third most frequent medication involved in malpractice claims, oftentimes leading to disproportionately costly payments. The most common specialties found to be involved in corticosteroid related medicolegal cases included dermatology (12%), primary care (10%), and neurologists or neurosurgeons (6%). The most common complications encountered were avascular necrosis (39%), changes in mood (16%), infection (14%), and vision changes (14%). Only a few cases corticosteroid-related litigation regarding otolaryngologists were identified. More frequent causes for otolaryngology claims were intraoperative complications, deficits in diagnoses, and failures or delays in treatment. Three medicolegal pitfalls regarding corticosteroid use were identified from this review included: (1) insufficient advising, (2) lack of or incomplete informed consent, and (3) the significance of the patient-physician relationship. CONCLUSION Despite the scarcity of corticosteroid-related medicolegal literature pertaining to otolaryngologists, corticosteroids are one of the most widely prescribed medications in the field of otolaryngology and have been shown to have a high rate of medical malpractice claims in medicine. Counseling and consenting the patient, as well as developing a strong physician-patient relationship, are integral processes in addressing any adverse effects occurring during therapy, and may also help to decrease the incidence and success of litigation against otolaryngologists.
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- Kurtis Young
- John A. Burns School of Medicine, University of Hawaii, Honolulu, HI, USA
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- John A. Burns School of Medicine, University of Hawaii, Honolulu, HI, USA
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- John A. Burns School of Medicine, University of Hawaii, Honolulu, HI, USA
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- John A. Burns School of Medicine, University of Hawaii, Honolulu, HI, USA
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- John A. Burns School of Medicine, University of Hawaii, Honolulu, HI, USA
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Treat S, Ebert Jr. C, Farzal Z, Basu S, Zanation A, Thorp B, Kimbell J, Senior B, Kimple A. Intranasal corticosteroids: patient administration angles and impact of education. RHINOLOGY ONLINE 2020; 3:160-166. [DOI: 10.4193/rhinol/20.070] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION: Intranasal corticosteroids sprays (INCS) are first line treatment for allergic rhinitis and are frequently used for chronic rhinosinusitis. Improperly aiming INCS increases the risk of epistaxis and may decrease the efficacy of the medication. The goal of this study was to determine how patients position INCS for drug delivery and if verbal or written instructions improve their positioning. METHODS: Patients in rhinology clinics were photographed while administering a generic spray bottle. The angle of the spray bot- tle relative to the patients’ head and a fixed background was determined. RESULTS: A total of 46 participants were included. The average spray angle for the right naris was 10.1o towards the septum and 67.2o below the Frankfurt Horizontal plane. The average spray angle for the left naris was 4.5o towards the septum and 62.2o below the Frankfurt horizontal plane. The angle of the spray bottle ranged from 50o toward the septum to 43o away from the sep- tum. Only 8 patients aimed away from the septum for both nares. Patients who recalled receiving verbal and written instructions aimed the INCS bottle at the lateral wall and inferior turbinate in contrast to patients who only received one form of instruction or no instructions. CONCLUSIONS: Most patients (83%) incorrectly aim INCS when compared to current guidelines. There was statistically significant improvement in the positioning of patients who reported receiving both verbal and written instruction; however, this study high- lights a greater need for patient education.
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Long-Term Follow-Up of Intratympanic Methylprednisolone Versus Gentamicin in Patients With Unilateral Menière's Disease. Otol Neurotol 2020; 40:491-496. [PMID: 30870364 DOI: 10.1097/mao.0000000000002108] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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OBJECTIVES To determine whether long term (>48 months) symptomatic vertigo control is sustained in patients with Menière's disease from a previous comparative trial of intratympanic methylprednisolone versus gentamicin, and if the two treatments remain nonsignificantly different at long-term follow-up. STUDY DESIGN Mail survey recording vertigo frequency in the previous one and six months, further intratympanic treatment received, and validated symptom questionnaires. SETTING Outpatient hospital clinic setting. PATIENTS Adult patients with definite unilateral refractory Menière's disease, who previously received intratympanic treatment in a comparative trial. INTERVENTION A survey of trial participants who received intratympanic gentamicin (40 mg/mL) or methylprednisolone (62.5 mg/mL). OUTCOME MEASURES Primary: number of vertigo attacks in the 6 months prior to receiving this survey compared with the 6 months before the first trial injection. Secondary number of vertigo attacks over the previous 1 month; validated symptom questionnaire scores of tinnitus, dizziness, vertigo, aural fullness, and functional disability. RESULTS Forty six of the 60 original trial patients (77%) completed the survey, 24 from the gentamicin and 22 from the methylprednisolone group. Average follow-up was 70.8 months (standard deviation 17.0) from the first treatment injection. Vertigo attacks in the 6 months prior to receiving the current survey reduced by 95% compared to baseline in both drug groups (intention-to-treat analysis, both p < 0.001). No significant difference between drugs was found for the primary and secondary outcomes. Eight participants (methylprednisolone = 5 and gentamicin = 3) required further injections for relapse after completing the original trial. CONCLUSION Intratympanic methylprednisolone treatment provides effective long-lasting relief of vertigo, without the known inner-ear toxicity associated with gentamicin. There are no significant differences between the two treatments at long term follow-up.
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Li W, Lu H, Wang H, Sun X, Wang D. Efficacy and safety of steroid-impregnated implants following sinus surgery: A meta-analysis. Laryngoscope 2019; 130:2754-2759. [PMID: 31755990 DOI: 10.1002/lary.28388] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/15/2019] [Revised: 08/13/2019] [Accepted: 10/15/2019] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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OBJECTIVES The purpose of this meta-analysis was to discuss the efficacy and safety of bioabsorbable steroid-impregnated implants following endoscopic sinus surgery (ESS) for chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) patients. METHODS PubMed, Cochrane, EMBASE, Web of Science, and the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials were comprehensively searched for studies comparing the experimental group (bioabsorbable steroid-impregnated implants) with the control group (bioabsorbable nonsteroid-impregnated implants). Lund-Kennedy scores, Perioperative Sinus Endoscopy (POSE) scores, polyp change, significant adhesion, middle turbinate lateralization, and adverse events were extracted from the final eligible studies. RevMan 5.3 software was used to analyze the data. RESULTS Eight randomized controlled trials were included in our analysis. The experimental group showed no significant differences from the control group in Lund-Kennedy scores (weighted mean difference (WMD) -0.40; 95% confidence interval [confidence interval (CI)] -1.05 to -0.62; P = 0.23). The experimental group had lower POSE scores compared with the control group, and there was a significant difference (WMD -1.88; 95% CI -2.32 to -1.43, P < 0.00001). The pooled results also demonstrated significant differences in polyp change, significant adhesion, and middle turbinate lateralization between the two groups. In addition, there was no significant difference with respect to adverse events between the two groups (odds ratio (OR) 0.38; 95% CI: 0.07 to 2.03; P = 0.26). CONCLUSION Bioabsorbable steroid-impregnated implants following ESS are effective in improving the endoscopic appearance of the healing process, and the safety profile appears to be favorable for the treatment of CRS patients. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE 1A Laryngoscope, 2019.
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- Wanpeng Li
- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Affiliated Eye Ear Nose and Throat Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Affiliated Eye Ear Nose and Throat Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Affiliated Eye Ear Nose and Throat Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Affiliated Eye Ear Nose and Throat Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Affiliated Eye Ear Nose and Throat Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, People's Republic of China
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Vernec A, Slack A, Harcourt PR, Budgett R, Duclos M, Kinahan A, Mjøsund K, Strasburger CJ. Glucocorticoids in elite sport: current status, controversies and innovative management strategies-a narrative review. Br J Sports Med 2019; 54:8-12. [PMID: 31326919 PMCID: PMC6923944 DOI: 10.1136/bjsports-2018-100196] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 06/25/2019] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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The use of systemic glucocorticoids (GCs), as well as local injections, continues to be a controversial issue in the sport/anti-doping community. There is widespread and legitimate use of GCs for numerous health conditions, yet there are concerns about side effects and the possibility of enhanced athletic performance in limited settings. This is compounded by the uncertainty regarding the prevalence of GC use, mechanisms underlying physiological effects and complex pharmacokinetics of different formulations. While WADA continues to promote research in this complex area, some international sporting federations, major event organisers and professional sports leagues have introduced innovative rules such as needle policies, mandatory rest periods and precompetition guidelines to promote judicious use of GCs, focusing on athlete health and supervision of medical personnel. These complementary sport-specific rules are helping to ensure the appropriate use of GCs in athletes where overuse is a particular concern. Where systemic GCs are medically necessary, Therapeutic Use Exemptions (TUEs) may be granted after careful evaluation by TUE Committees based on specific and strict criteria. Continued vigilance and cooperation between physicians, scientists and anti-doping organisations is essential to ensure that GC use in sport respects not only principles of fairness and adherence to the rules but also promotes athlete health and well-being. The purpose of this narrative review is to summarise the use and management of GCs in sport illustrating several innovative programmes by sport leagues and federations.
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- Alan Vernec
- Department of Science and Medicine, WADA, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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- Medical Affairs, Exactis Innovation, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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- Department of Integrity, Australian Rules Football League (AFL), Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Department of Sport Medicine and Functional Explorations, University Hospital (CHU), G. Montpied Hospital, Clermont-Ferrand, France
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- Endocrinology, Diabetes and Nutritional Medicine, Charite Universitatsmedizin Berlin, Berlin, Germany
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Cupido GF, Gelardi M, La Mantia I, Aragona SE, Vicini C, Ciprandi G, Otorhinolaryngological Disorders ISGOI. Broncalt®, class II medical device, in patients with acute upper airways disease: a survey in clinical practice. ACTA BIO-MEDICA : ATENEI PARMENSIS 2019; 90:24-29. [PMID: 31292423 PMCID: PMC6776164 DOI: 10.23750/abm.v90i7-s.8654] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/03/2019] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Inflammation is a common pathogenic mechanism involved in many otorhinolaryngological (ORL) disorders. Broncalt® is a class II Medical Device containing: thermal water (Medesano, PR, Italy), hyaluronic acid, and grapefruit seed extract. It has been reported that it exerted a safe and effective anti-inflammatory, washing, and antimicrobial activity by virtue of these components. Therefore, the aim of the current survey, conducted in clinical practice of 84 Italian ORL centers, was to evaluate its safety and efficacy in the treatment of patients with acute upper airways disease. The 3,533 (1,797 males, mean age 43.5 years) patients were evaluated at baseline (T0) and after a 2-week treatment (T1) with or without Broncalt®. Signs and symptoms severity were measured by visual analogue scale. Broncalt® significantly and safely diminished the clinical features in all sub-groups (p<0.001 for all). Interestingly, Broncalt®significantly induced a faster symptom relief already within 3 days after the start of the treatment. In conclusion, Broncalt® is a class II Medical Device able to exert a safe and effective activity in patients with acute ORL disorders. (www.actabiomedica.it)
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Dexamethasone-loaded chitosan-based genipin-cross-linked hydrogel for prevention of cisplatin induced ototoxicity in Guinea pig model. Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol 2019; 122:60-69. [PMID: 30974336 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijporl.2019.04.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/01/2019] [Revised: 04/01/2019] [Accepted: 04/01/2019] [Indexed: 01/05/2023]
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OBJECTIVES The aim of this study was to investigate the protective effects of a sustained release form of dexamethasone (dex) loaded chitosan-based genipin-cross-linked hydrogel (CBGCH) in a guinea pig model of cisplatin (CP) induced hearing loss. METHODS Implantation of CBGCH was made by intratympanic (IT) injection. Ototoxicity was produced by intraperitoneal (IP) single dose of 14 mg/kg CP. Animals were randomly divided into four groups with 6 guinea pigs in each. Group 1 received only IP CP; group 2 received only IT dex-loaded CBGCH injections. Group 3 and group 4 received IP CP, plus IT nondrug CBGCH and IT dex-loaded CBGCH respectively 24 h prior to IP CP injections. Distortion product otoacoustic emissions (DPOAEs) and auditory brainstem response (ABR) measurements were obtained before the treatments and solely ABR measurements were done after 3 and 10 days. The ultrastructural effects were investigated by scanning electron microscopy (SEM) analysis. RESULTS The postCP ABR thresholds at 4, 8, 12, 16, 32 kHz frequencies were significantly better in group 4 than groups 1 and 3 (p < 0.05). The comparison of time effective ABR thresholds between groups 1 and 4 and between groups 3 and 4 showed significantly lower ABR thresholds in group 4 (p < 0.05). The SEM analysis showed that stereocilia of inner and outer hair cells were preserved in group 4, almost like group 2, whereas cytotoxic degenerations were noted in groups 1 and 3. CONCLUSIONS Intratympanic administration of dex-loaded CBGCH has been shown to provide functional and structural protection against CP-induced ototoxicity.
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Alsaleh S, Manji J, Javer A. Optimization of the Surgical Field in Endoscopic Sinus Surgery: an Evidence-Based Approach. Curr Allergy Asthma Rep 2019; 19:8. [PMID: 30712131 DOI: 10.1007/s11882-019-0847-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW The advent of endoscopic sinus surgery (ESS) has enabled the development of minimally invasive surgical procedures in Rhinology. However, proficiency with ESS techniques can still be hampered by poorly controlled bleeding limiting visibility of the surgical field (VSF). This can lead to increased operating time and, more importantly, increased risk of major and minor complications. To optimize the VSF and mitigate the risk of complications, many strategies have been explored. RECENT FINDINGS This is a narrative review of the relative risks and benefits of pre- and intra-operative interventions aimed at optimizing intraoperative conditions during ESS. The value of these interventions is determined based on their impact on intraoperative blood loss, time of surgery, and the VSF, and weighed against their adverse event profile. This review provides a comprehensive overview of the evidence relating to the safety and efficacy of interventions used to improve intraoperative conditions during ESS.
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- Saad Alsaleh
- Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery Department, College of Medicine, King Saud University Medical City, PO Box 245, Riyadh, 11411, Saudi Arabia.
- St. Paul's Sinus Centre, Vancouver, BC, Canada.
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- St. Paul's Sinus Centre, Vancouver, BC, Canada
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- St. Paul's Sinus Centre, Vancouver, BC, Canada
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Yan CH, Overdevest JB, Patel ZM. Therapeutic use of steroids in non-chronic rhinosinusitis olfactory dysfunction: a systematic evidence-based review with recommendations. Int Forum Allergy Rhinol 2018; 9:165-176. [DOI: 10.1002/alr.22240] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/02/2018] [Accepted: 10/12/2018] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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- Carol H. Yan
- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery; Stanford University; Stanford CA
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery; Stanford University; Stanford CA
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Yoo HW, Yoon L, Kim HY, Kwak MJ, Park KH, Bae MH, Lee Y, Nam SO, Kim YM. Comparison of conservative therapy and steroid therapy for Bell's palsy in children. KOREAN JOURNAL OF PEDIATRICS 2018; 61:332-337. [PMID: 30304913 PMCID: PMC6212712 DOI: 10.3345/kjp.2018.06380] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/02/2018] [Accepted: 05/02/2018] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Purpose Bell’s palsy is characterized by sudden onset of unilateral facial weakness. The use of corticosteroids for childhood Bell’s palsy is controversial. This study aimed to identify clinical characteristics, etiology, and laboratory findings in childhood Bell’s palsy, and to evaluate the efficacy of corticosteroid treatment. Methods We conducted a retrospective analysis of children under 19 years of age treated for Bell’s palsy between January 2009 and June 2017, and followed up for over 1 month. Clinical characteristics, neuroimaging data, laboratory findings, treatments, and outcomes were reviewed. Patients with Bell’s palsy were divided into groups with (group 1) and without (group 2) corticosteroid treatment. Differences in onset age, sex, laterality, infection and vaccination history, degree of facial nerve palsy, and prognosis after treatment between the groups were analyzed. Results One hundred patients were included. Mean age at presentation was 7.4±5.62 years. A total of 73 patients (73%) received corticosteroids with or without intravenous antiviral agents, and 27 (27%) received only supportive treatment. There was no significant difference in the severity, laboratory findings, or neuroimaging findings between the groups. Significant improvement was observed in 68 (93.2%) and 26 patients (96.3%) in groups 1 and 2, respectively; this rate was not significantly different between the groups (P=0.48). Conclusion Childhood Bell’s palsy showed good prognosis with or without corticosteroid treatment; there was no difference in prognosis between treated and untreated groups. Steroid therapy in childhood Bell’s palsy may not significantly improve outcomes.
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- Hye Won Yoo
- Department of Pediatrics, Pusan National University Hospital, Pusan National University School of Medicine and Biochemical Research Institute, Busan, Korea
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- Department of Pediatrics, Pusan National University Hospital, Pusan National University School of Medicine and Biochemical Research Institute, Busan, Korea
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- Department of Pediatrics, Pusan National University Hospital, Pusan National University School of Medicine and Biochemical Research Institute, Busan, Korea
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- Department of Pediatrics, Pusan National University Hospital, Pusan National University School of Medicine and Biochemical Research Institute, Busan, Korea
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- Department of Pediatrics, Pusan National University Hospital, Pusan National University School of Medicine and Biochemical Research Institute, Busan, Korea
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- Department of Pediatrics, Pusan National University Hospital, Pusan National University School of Medicine and Biochemical Research Institute, Busan, Korea
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- Department of Pediatrics, Pusan National University Yangsan Hospital, Pusan National University School of Medicine and Biochemical Research Institute, Yangsan, Korea
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- Department of Pediatrics, Pusan National University Yangsan Hospital, Pusan National University School of Medicine and Biochemical Research Institute, Yangsan, Korea
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- Department of Pediatrics, Pusan National University Hospital, Pusan National University School of Medicine and Biochemical Research Institute, Busan, Korea
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Arianpour K, Svider PF, Guys N, Shenouda K, Folbe E, Hsueh WD, Eloy JA, Folbe AJ. Incorporation of antibiotics and systemic steroids by sinus surgeons: is there widespread consensus? Int Forum Allergy Rhinol 2018; 8:1034-1040. [PMID: 29979841 DOI: 10.1002/alr.22131] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/21/2018] [Revised: 03/15/2018] [Accepted: 03/27/2018] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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BACKGROUND The objective of this work was to evaluate factors associated with antibiotic and oral corticosteroid (OCS) prescription among otolaryngologists regularly performing sinus surgery. METHODS Fellowship-trained rhinologists, including fellowship directors, were identified via the American Rhinologic Society (ARS) website. Non-fellowship-trained otolaryngologists performing ≥25 balloons (frontal/maxillary) or ≥25 functional endoscopic sinus surgeries (FESSs) (frontal/maxillary/ethmoids) were also included in "balloon surgeons" and "sinus surgeon" cohorts, respectively. Prescribing data for Medicare Part D beneficiaries was obtained for 2015. RESULTS Otolaryngologists included in this analysis wrote a median of 54 scripts for antibiotics, with a 15.1% antibiotic prescription rate. The overall script length per antibiotic was 11.1 days. Of fellowship-trained rhinologists, 90.2% wrote fewer than 100 scripts, compared to 25.6% and 32.5% of sinus surgeons and balloon surgeons, respectively. Fellowship-trained rhinologists wrote lengthier antibiotic scripts (14.1 vs 10.3 days, p < 0.05). Clinicians who have been in practice longer prescribed antibiotics significantly more frequently. Fellowship-trained rhinologists had a greater OCS rate (8.9%) than balloon and sinus surgeons (7.1%), also writing lengthier courses (15.0 vs 8.1 days). Early-career otolaryngologists wrote lengthier steroid prescriptions than those with 11 to 20 years and >20 years in practice. CONCLUSION Antibiotic and OCS utilization varies by type of training, as non-fellowship-trained sinus surgeons and balloon surgeons tend to utilize antibiotics more aggressively, and fellowship-trained rhinologists utilize OCS more frequently. Otolaryngologists with more years in practice are more likely to incorporate antibiotics in the management of sinus disorders, although these conclusions must be considered in the context of this resource's limitations. Further clarification of guidelines may be helpful for minimizing divergent practices and maintaining a consensus.
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- Khashayar Arianpour
- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Wayne State University School of Medicine, Detroit, MI.,Department of Otolaryngology, William Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak, MI
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Wayne State University School of Medicine, Detroit, MI.,Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Rutgers New Jersey Medical School, Newark, NJ
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Wayne State University School of Medicine, Detroit, MI
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Wayne State University School of Medicine, Detroit, MI
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Wayne State University School of Medicine, Detroit, MI
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Rutgers New Jersey Medical School, Newark, NJ
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Rutgers New Jersey Medical School, Newark, NJ.,Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Science, Rutgers New Jersey Medical School, Newark, NJ.,Department of Neurological Surgery, Rutgers New Jersey Medical School, Newark, NJ.,Center for Skull Base and Pituitary Surgery, Neurological Institute of New Jersey, Rutgers New Jersey Medical School, Newark, NJ
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- Department of Otolaryngology, William Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak, MI.,Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute, Detroit, MI
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Karatzanis A, Chatzidakis A, Milioni A, Vlaminck S, Kawauchi H, Velegrakis S, Prokopakis E. Contemporary Use of Corticosteroids in Rhinology. Curr Allergy Asthma Rep 2017; 17:11. [PMID: 28233155 DOI: 10.1007/s11882-017-0679-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/26/2023]
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW Exogenously administered corticosteroids are widely used today in the field of rhinology. Allergic rhinitis (AR), non-allergic rhinitis (NAR), acute rhinosinusitis (ARS), chronic rhinosinusitis with (CRSwNP) and without (CRSsNP) nasal polyps, and autoimmune disorders with nasal manifestations are common diseases treated effectively with intranasal and oral glucocorticoids. We focus on physiological pathways, therapeutic benefits, indications, contra-indications, and side effects of glucocorticoid utilization in the treatment of rhinologic disorders such as AR, NAR, ARS, CRSsNP, and CRSwNP. RECENT FINDINGS Second-generation intranasal steroid (INS) agents have pharmacokinetic characteristics that minimize their systemic bioavailability, resulting in minimum risk for systemic adverse events. Several studies have demonstrated the symptomatic efficacy of both intranasal and oral corticosteroids in ARS. Moreover, intranasal and systemic steroid administration has been repeatedly proven beneficial in the conservative and perioperative management of CRSwNP. For patients with AR, there is no need for oral steroids, with the exception of severe cases, as there is lack of superiority to INS. SCUAD patients challenge currently available treatment schemes, underlining the importance of research in the field. Corticosteroids' effectiveness in the treatment of various rhinologic disorders is indisputable. However, their characteristics, and potential side effects, make a clear consensus for utilization difficult.
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- Alexander Karatzanis
- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, School of Medicine, University of Crete, Heraklion, Crete, Greece
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, School of Medicine, University of Crete, Heraklion, Crete, Greece
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, School of Medicine, University of Crete, Heraklion, Crete, Greece
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, St. Jan General Hospital, Bruges, Belgium
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, School of Medicine, University of Shimane, Shimane, Japan
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, School of Medicine, University of Crete, Heraklion, Crete, Greece
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, School of Medicine, University of Crete, Heraklion, Crete, Greece. .,Department of Otorhinolaryngology, University Hospital of Crete, University avenue, A Building 3rd Floor, 71110, Heraklion, Crete, Greece.
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Scott JR, Ernst HMJ, Rotenberg BW, Rudmik L, Sowerby LJ. Oral corticosteroid prescribing habits for rhinosinusitis: The American Rhinologic Society membership. Am J Rhinol Allergy 2017; 31:22-26. [PMID: 28234148 DOI: 10.2500/ajra.2017.31.4396] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/05/2023]
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BACKGROUND In the field of otolaryngology, oral corticosteroids (OCS) are widely prescribed for rhinosinusitis. Although there is evidence in the literature regarding specific OCS dosing protocols, it is not known to what extent these recommendations are being followed. OBJECTIVE To examine the current state of OCS prescribing habits for rhinosinusitis by American Rhinologic Society members. METHODS An anonymous online survey was sent to all American Rhinologic Society members. Dosing, frequency, tapering, and overall prescribing habits for OCS were assessed in chronic rhinosinusitis with polyposis (CRSwP) and in chronic rhinosinusitis without polyposis and acute bacterial rhinosinusitis. The CRSwP group was subdivided into aspirin-exacerbated respiratory disease, allergic fungal sinusitis, and not otherwise specified. Results were compared with current guidelines. Descriptive statistics were used to analyze data. RESULTS Ninety-three surveys were completed (response rate, 12.9%). Prednisone was the most common OCS prescribed. In the CRSwP-aspirin-exacerbated respiratory disease group (n = 86), the median starting dose was 60 mg (range, 4-80 mg) and the average duration was 8 days (range, 2-28 days). In the CRSwP-allergic fungal sinusitis group (n = 81), the median starting dose was 50 mg (range, 20-60 mg), and the average duration was 6 days (range, 2-35 days). In the CRSwP-not otherwise specified group (n = 84), the median starting dose was 50 mg (range, 20-80 mg) and the average duration was 5 days (range, 1-21 days). OCS were prescribed for chronic rhinosinusitis without polyposis and acute bacterial rhinosinusitis by 66.0 and 62.4% of respondents, respectively. CONCLUSION Significant heterogeneity existed in OCS prescribing habits for rhinosinusitis. Discrepancies were observed between survey results and evidence-based recommendations. Developing standardized OCS treatment protocols for rhinosinusitis may improve the quality of care by optimizing clinical outcomes and reducing the risk of complications.
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- John R Scott
- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry, Western University, London, Ontario, Canada
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Efficacy of steroid therapy based on symptomatic and functional improvement in patients with vestibular neuritis: a prospective randomized controlled trial. Eur Arch Otorhinolaryngol 2017; 274:2443-2451. [PMID: 28391531 DOI: 10.1007/s00405-017-4556-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/29/2016] [Accepted: 03/28/2017] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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The aim of this study was to examine the efficacy of methylprednisolone in vestibular neuritis (VN) by objective and subjective measures. This prospective controlled randomized study was conducted at one tertiary hospital. Twenty-nine VN patients were randomized to either the steroid (n = 15) or the control (n = 14) group. The steroid group received methylprednisolone for 2 weeks, whereas control patients did not; both groups underwent regular vestibular exercises and were prescribed a Ginkgo biloba. Vestibular function tests including caloric test, video head impulse test (vHIT), and sensory organization test (SOT) were performed, and dizziness handicap index (DHI) was determined at enrollment; all tests were repeated at 1 and 6 months after enrollment. Both groups showed statistically significant improvements in caloric weakness and vHIT gain at 1- and 6-month follow-up evaluations compared to the initial examination; however, differences were not significant. The rates of normalization of canal paresis at 1 and 6 months were 50 and 64% in the control group and 33 and 60% in the steroid group, respectively, with no differences between the two groups. The rates of vHIT normalization at 1 and 6 months after treatment were 57 and 78% in the control group and 53 and 87% in the steroid group, respectively, with no differences between the two groups. Finally, there were no significant differences in the improvement of composite scores of SOT and the DHI scores between the two groups. In this prospective RCT, methylprednisolone had no additional benefit in patients with VN who underwent vestibular exercises and received a Ginkgo biloba. TRIAL REGISTRATION Clinicaltrials.gov Identifier, NCT02098330; Trial title, The Efficacy of Steroid Therapy in Vestibular Neuritis.
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Salgado Nunez Del Prado SR, Steinman RA, Munir KM, Lamos EM. Supraglottic Myxedema: Two Cases And A Review Of The Literature. AACE Clin Case Rep 2017. [DOI: 10.4158/ep161378.cr] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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Patel M, Agarwal K, Arshad Q, Hariri M, Rea P, Seemungal BM, Golding JF, Harcourt JP, Bronstein AM. Intratympanic methylprednisolone versus gentamicin in patients with unilateral Ménière's disease: a randomised, double-blind, comparative effectiveness trial. Lancet 2016; 388:2753-2762. [PMID: 27865535 DOI: 10.1016/s0140-6736(16)31461-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 94] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/22/2016] [Revised: 08/12/2016] [Accepted: 08/16/2016] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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BACKGROUND Ménière's disease is characterised by severe vertigo attacks and hearing loss. Intratympanic gentamicin, the standard treatment for refractory Ménière's disease, reduces vertigo, but damages vestibular function and can worsen hearing. We aimed to assess whether intratympanic administration of the corticosteroid methylprednisolone reduces vertigo compared with gentamicin. METHODS In this double-blind comparative effectiveness trial, patients aged 18-70 years with refractory unilateral Ménière's disease were enrolled at Charing Cross Hospital (London, UK) and Leicester Royal Infirmary (Leicester, UK). Patients were randomly assigned (1:1) by a block design to two intratympanic methylprednisolone (62·5 mg/mL) or gentamicin (40 mg/mL) injections given 2 weeks apart, and were followed up for 2 years. All investigators and patients were masked to treatment allocation. The primary outcome was vertigo frequency over the final 6 months (18-24 months after injection) compared with the 6 months before the first injection. Analyses were done in the intention-to-treat population, and then per protocol. This trial is registered with ClinicalTrials.gov, number NCT00802529. FINDINGS Between June 19, 2009, and April 15, 2013, 256 patients with Ménière's disease were screened, 60 of whom were enrolled and randomly assigned: 30 to gentamicin and 30 to methylprednisolone. In the intention-to-treat analysis (ie, all 60 patients), the mean number of vertigo attacks in the final 6 months compared with the 6 months before the first injection (primary outcome) decreased from 19·9 (SD 16·7) to 2·5 (5·8) in the gentamicin group (87% reduction) and from 16·4 (12·5) to 1·6 (3·4) in the methylprednisolone group (90% reduction; mean difference -0·9, 95% CI -3·4 to 1·6). Patients whose vertigo did not improve after injection (ie, non-responders) after being assessed by an unmasked clinician were eligible for additional injections given by a masked clinician (eight patients in the gentamicin group vs 15 in the methylprednisolone group). Two non-responders switched from methylprednisolone to gentamicin. Both drugs were well tolerated with no safety concerns. Six patients reported one adverse event each: three in the gentamicin group and three in the methylprednisolone group. The most common adverse event was minor ear infections, which was experienced by one patient in the gentamicin group and two in the methylprednisolone group. INTERPRETATION Methylprednisolone injections are a non-ablative, effective treatment for refractory Ménière's disease. The choice between methylprednisolone and gentamicin should be made based on clinical knowledge and patient circumstances. FUNDING Ménière's Society and National Institute for Health Research Imperial Biomedical Research Centre.
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- Mitesh Patel
- Neuro-otology Unit, Division of Brain Sciences, Charing Cross Hospital Campus, Imperial College London, London, UK
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- Neuro-otology Unit, Division of Brain Sciences, Charing Cross Hospital Campus, Imperial College London, London, UK
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- Neuro-otology Unit, Division of Brain Sciences, Charing Cross Hospital Campus, Imperial College London, London, UK
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- Ear, Nose and Throat Department, Charing Cross Hospital, London, UK
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- Ear, Nose and Throat Department, Leicester Royal Infirmary, Leicester University Hospitals, Leicester, UK
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- Neuro-otology Unit, Division of Brain Sciences, Charing Cross Hospital Campus, Imperial College London, London, UK
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- Neuro-otology Unit, Division of Brain Sciences, Charing Cross Hospital Campus, Imperial College London, London, UK; Department of Psychology, University of Westminster, London, UK
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- Ear, Nose and Throat Department, Charing Cross Hospital, London, UK
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- Neuro-otology Unit, Division of Brain Sciences, Charing Cross Hospital Campus, Imperial College London, London, UK.
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Hwang SH, Seo JH, Joo YH, Kang JM. Does the Preoperative Administration of Steroids Reduce Intraoperative Bleeding during Endoscopic Surgery of Nasal Polyps? Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 2016; 155:949-955. [PMID: 27554509 DOI: 10.1177/0194599816663455] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/11/2016] [Revised: 06/02/2016] [Accepted: 07/19/2016] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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OBJECTIVES Corticosteroids are frequently used in a range of otorhinolaryngologic conditions due to their anti-inflammatory and antiedematous properties. In this meta-analysis, we aimed to assess the role of preoperative steroids for attenuating intraoperative bleeding during endoscopic sinus surgery among patients with nasal polyps. DATA SOURCES PubMed, SCOPUS, EMBASE, the Web of Science, and Cochrane database. METHODS Literature was screened from January 1980 to January 2016. Five articles comparing patients who were preoperatively administered steroids (steroid groups) with patients who received a placebo or no treatment (control group) were included for analysis, which encompassed intraoperative bleeding, endoscopic surgical field visibility, operative time, and side effects during endoscopic sinus surgery. RESULTS Intraoperative bleeding and operative time during endoscopic sinus surgery in the steroid group were significantly reduced as compared with the control group. Additionally, the preoperative administration of steroids had a significant effect on improving endoscopic surgical field visibility during sinus surgery. There were no significant adverse effects reported in the enrolled studies. In subgroup analyses of these results, steroids showed similar effects on intraoperative bleeding regardless of administration type (topical or systemic). CONCLUSION This study demonstrated that the preoperative administration of steroids in patients with nasal polyps could effectively reduce intraoperative bleeding. However, the duration of treatment and dosing standard require further investigation, and more trials need to be included.
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- Se Hwan Hwang
- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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Bernstein DT, Weiner BK, Tasciotti E, Mathis KB. Does the combination of erythropoietin and tapered oral corticosteroids improve recovery following iatrogenic nerve injury? Injury 2016; 47:1819-23. [PMID: 27287740 DOI: 10.1016/j.injury.2016.05.034] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/07/2016] [Revised: 05/15/2016] [Accepted: 05/24/2016] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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INTRODUCTION The reported prognosis for recovery after peripheral nerve injury is remarkably poor. Deficits may persist for years, resulting in significant functional disability. Both corticosteroids and Erythropoietin have been investigated as neuroprotective agents; however, their efficacy in total hip and knee arthroplasty is not known. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effect of systemically-administered Erythropoietin and tapered oral corticosteroids on the recovery of postoperative nerve palsies in the setting of total hip and knee arthroplasty. METHODS Eleven patients sustaining postoperative peripheral nerve injuries after total hip or knee arthroplasty were treated acutely with Erythropoietin and tapered oral steroids. Motor and sensory function was assessed clinically pre- and postoperatively until complete motor recovery or for a minimum of 1 year. RESULTS Motor loss was complete in seven (64%) patients and partial in four (36%). Seven (64%) patients' symptoms affected the common peroneal nerve distribution and four (36%) had concomitant tibial nerve involvement. Eight (73%) patients experienced full motor recovery at an average of 39 days (range: 3-133 days), and three (27%) had near-complete motor recovery. At final follow up, no patient required assistive devices for ambulation. CONCLUSIONS Administration of Erythropoietin coupled with oral tapered steroids for patients sustaining iatrogenic nerve injuries in total hip and knee arthroplasty demonstrated faster and more complete recovery of motor and sensory function compared to previous reports in the literature. This study highlights the importance of further investigation to define the role of each in the setting of acute postoperative nerve palsies. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Therapeutic Level IV. See Instructions for Authors for a complete description of levels of evidence.
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- Derek T Bernstein
- Houston Methodist Hospital, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, 6550 Fannin Street, Smith Tower, Suite 2500, Houston, TX, 77030, United States.
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- Houston Methodist Hospital, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, 6550 Fannin Street, Smith Tower, Suite 2500, Houston, TX, 77030, United States; The Methodist Hospital Research Institute, Department of Nanomedicine, 6670 Bertner Avenue, Houston, TX, 77030, United States
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- The Methodist Hospital Research Institute, Department of Nanomedicine, 6670 Bertner Avenue, Houston, TX, 77030, United States
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- Houston Methodist Hospital, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, 6550 Fannin Street, Smith Tower, Suite 2500, Houston, TX, 77030, United States
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Smith TL, Singh A, Luong A, Ow RA, Shotts SD, Sautter NB, Han JK, Stambaugh J, Raman A. Randomized controlled trial of a bioabsorbable steroid-releasing implant in the frontal sinus opening. Laryngoscope 2016; 126:2659-2664. [PMID: 27363723 DOI: 10.1002/lary.26140] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/09/2016] [Revised: 05/24/2016] [Accepted: 05/25/2016] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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OBJECTIVES/HYPOTHESIS To assess safety and efficacy of a steroid-releasing implant in improving surgical outcomes when placed in the frontal sinus opening (FSO) following endoscopic sinus surgery (ESS) in patients with chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS). STUDY DESIGN Prospective, multicenter, randomized, blinded trial using an intrapatient control design. METHODS Eighty adult (≥ 18 years) CRS patients who underwent successful bilateral frontal sinusotomy were randomized to receive a steroid-releasing implant in one FSO, whereas the contralateral control side received no implant. All patients received standard postoperative care. Endoscopic evaluations recorded at 30-days postendoscopic sinus surgery (ESS) were graded real time by clinical investigators and by an independent, blinded sinus surgeon to assess the need for postoperative interventions in the FSO. RESULTS Implants were successfully placed in all 80 frontal sinuses, resulting in 100% implant delivery success. At 30-days post-ESS, steroid-releasing implants provided a statistically significant (P = 0.0070) reduction in the need for postoperative interventions compared to surgery alone by an independent reviewer, representing 38% relative reduction. Clinical investigators reported statistically significant reduction in this measure at 30 days (P < 0.0001) and 90 days (P = 0.0129). Clinical investigators also reported a 55.6% reduction in the need for oral steroid interventions (P = 0.0015), 75% reduction in the need for surgical interventions (P = 0.0225), 16.7% reduction in inflammation score, 54.3% reduction in restenosis rate (P = 0.0002), and 32.2% greater diameter of FSO (P < 0.0001) on treated sides compared to control at 30 days. No implant-related adverse events were reported. CONCLUSION This study demonstrates the efficacy of steroid-releasing implants in improving outcomes of frontal sinus surgery. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE 1b. Laryngoscope, 126:2659-2664, 2016.
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- Timothy L Smith
- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Oregon Health Sciences University, Portland, Oregon, U.S.A
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- Department of Surgery and Neurosurgery, George Washington Medical Faculty Associates, Washington, DC, U.S.A
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, McGovern Medical School at the University of Texas Health Science Center of Houston, Houston, Texas, U.S.A
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- Divisions of Rhinology and Endoscopic Sinus-Skull Base Surgery and Allergy, Eastern Virginia Medical School, Norfolk, Virginia, U.S.A
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Poetker DM. Oral corticosteroids in the management of chronic rhinosinusitis with and without nasal polyps: Risks and benefits. Am J Rhinol Allergy 2016; 29:339-42. [PMID: 26358344 DOI: 10.2500/ajra.2015.29.4223] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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BACKGROUND Oral steroids are synthetic mimics of adrenal cortex hormones and are considered a staple in the management of chronic rhinosinusitis due to their anti-inflammatory effects. Despite their common use, many providers are not familiar with the potential risks of the drugs. METHODS Literature review. RESULTS An overview of the existing data on the risks of oral steroids is presented as well as a review of the malpractice lawsuits with regard to oral steroid use and a discussion of the data that support the use of oral steroids in patients with chronic rhinosinusitis with and those without nasal polyps. CONCLUSION It is essential for providers to be aware of the potential complications of a medication, the medical jurisprudence of the drugs, and the data that support their use.
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- David M Poetker
- Division of Otolaryngology, Department of Surgery, Zablocki VA Medical Center, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA
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Landegger LD, Honeder C, Zhu C, Schöpper H, Engleder E, Gabor F, Gstoettner W, Arnoldner C. Noise trauma and systemic application of the selective glucocorticoid receptor modulator compound A. J Negat Results Biomed 2016; 15:10. [PMID: 27164957 PMCID: PMC4863352 DOI: 10.1186/s12952-016-0053-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/12/2016] [Accepted: 04/13/2016] [Indexed: 01/20/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Selective glucocorticoid receptor modulators (SEGRMs) comprise a novel class of drugs promising both reduced side effects and similar pharmacological potency relative to glucocorticoids, which presently serve as the only clinical treatment for many otologic disorders. In the first otologic SEGRM experiment in an animal model of noise trauma, we compare the effects of Compound A (a SEGRM) and dexamethasone (potent glucocorticoid). METHODS Forty adult guinea pigs received experimental treatment once daily for ten days. The animals were divided into four cohorts based on the treatment received: Compound A (1 mg/kg or 3 mg/kg), dexamethasone (1 mg/kg) as gold standard, or water as negative control. After five applications, animals were exposed to broadband noise (8-16 kHz) at 115 dB for three hours. Hearing thresholds were determined by recording auditory brainstem responses to clicks and noise bursts (1-32 kHz) and were assessed a week prior to and immediately after exposure, as well as on days 1, 3, 7, 14, 21, and 28. Cochleae were prepared as whole-mounts or embedded and sectioned for histological analysis. RESULTS Relative to the control treatments, Compound A failed to preserve auditory thresholds post-noise exposure with statistical significance. Histological analyses confirm the physiological result. CONCLUSION The present findings suggest that Compound A does not have substantial otoprotective capacities in a noise trauma model.
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- Lukas D Landegger
- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Medical University of Vienna, Waehringer Guertel 18-20, 1090, Vienna, Austria
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Medical University of Vienna, Waehringer Guertel 18-20, 1090, Vienna, Austria.
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Medical University of Vienna, Waehringer Guertel 18-20, 1090, Vienna, Austria
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- Department of Pathobiology, Institute of Anatomy, Histology and Embryology, University of Veterinary Medicine, Veterinaerplatz 1, 1210, Vienna, Austria
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology and Biopharmaceutics, University of Vienna, Althanstrasse 14, 1090, Vienna, Austria
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology and Biopharmaceutics, University of Vienna, Althanstrasse 14, 1090, Vienna, Austria
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Medical University of Vienna, Waehringer Guertel 18-20, 1090, Vienna, Austria
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Medical University of Vienna, Waehringer Guertel 18-20, 1090, Vienna, Austria
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Lee YJ, Jeong YM, Lee HS, Hwang SH. The Efficacy of Corticosteroids in the Treatment of Peritonsillar Abscess: A Meta-Analysis. Clin Exp Otorhinolaryngol 2016; 9:89-97. [PMID: 27090283 PMCID: PMC4881317 DOI: 10.21053/ceo.2014.01851] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/03/2014] [Revised: 02/24/2015] [Accepted: 03/11/2015] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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Despite widespread use of antibiotics and surgical procedures for treating peritonsillar abscess (PTA), symptoms of severe inflammation such as pain and trismus during treatment result in patient dissatisfaction. The goal of this study was to perform a systematic review and meta-analysis of the efficacy of systemic steroids on the clinical course of PTA. Two reviewers independently searched the databases (MEDLINE, Scopus, and the Cochrane Database) from inception to December 2014. Studies comparing systemic administration of steroids (steroid group) with placebo (placebo group), where the outcomes of interest were pain, body temperature, hospitalization, and oral intake during the posttreatment period, were included. Baseline study characteristics, study quality data, numbers of patients in the steroid and control groups, and outcomes were extracted. Sufficient data for meta-analysis were retrieved for 3 trials with a total of 153 patients. Pain-related parameters (patient-reported scores and trismus), body temperature, and dysphagia during the first 24 hours after treatment were significantly improved in the steroid group compared with placebo group. The discharge rate during the first 5 days of the posttreatment period was significantly higher in the steroid group than the control group. However, although more patients in the steroid group returned to normal activities and dietary intake at 24 hours after treatment, the differences between the groups were not significant and disappeared after 48 hours. In the treatment of PTA, systemic administration of steroids with antibiotics could reduce pain-related symptoms, as well as provide a benefit with respect to the clinical course. However, further trials with well-designed research methodologies should be conducted to confirm our results.
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- Yeon Ji Lee
- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea
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Harless L, Liang J. Pharmacologic treatment for postviral olfactory dysfunction: a systematic review. Int Forum Allergy Rhinol 2016; 6:760-7. [DOI: 10.1002/alr.21727] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/18/2015] [Revised: 12/05/2015] [Accepted: 12/18/2015] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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- Lucas Harless
- Department of Head and Neck Surgery; Kaiser Permanente; Oakland CA
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- Department of Head and Neck Surgery; Kaiser Permanente; Oakland CA
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Kim JC, Cha WW, Chang DS, Lee HY. The Effect of Intravenous Dexamethasone on the Nausea Accompanying Vestibular Neuritis: A Preliminary Study. Clin Ther 2015; 37:2536-42. [PMID: 26475420 DOI: 10.1016/j.clinthera.2015.09.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/22/2015] [Revised: 08/25/2015] [Accepted: 08/25/2015] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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PURPOSE We undertook a preliminary assessment of the efficacy of administering intravenous dexamethasone (DEX) for relieving the nausea and dizziness accompanying vestibular neuritis (VN). METHODS Between November 2013 and October 2014, 26 patients with VN were prospectively enrolled in this study. The patients were randomly assigned to treatment with a combination of 20 mg/d of intravenous metoclopramide, 100 mg of oral dimenhydrinate, and 5 mg/d of intravenous DEX or 20 mg/d of intravenous metoclopramide, 100 mg of oral dimenhydrinate, and intravenous normal saline as a placebo therapy. Patients' subjective assessments of the severity of their nausea and dizziness were recorded using a visual analog scale on the day of admission and 2 days, 3 days, 1 month, and 3 months thereafter. Bedside examinations consisted of spontaneous nystagmus (SPN) assessment, the head shaking nystagmus test, and the head impulse test, which were performed at every follow-up visit. FINDINGS The severity of nausea and dizziness was significantly reduced over time (both P < 0.05). However, there was no significant effect of DEX injection on the severity of nausea or dizziness (P > 0.05). The presence of SPN was solely associated with nausea (hazard ratio = 3.34; 95% CI, 1.85-6.02). IMPLICATIONS The administration of intravenous DEX did not relieve nausea or dizziness any better than a placebo treatment. However, further research is required to confirm whether there is a dose-dependent effect of DEX on the control of nausea or dizziness in VN.
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- Ji Chan Kim
- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Eulji University Medical Center, Eulji University, Daejeon, South Korea
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Eulji University Medical Center, Eulji University, Daejeon, South Korea
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Eulji University Medical Center, Eulji University, Daejeon, South Korea
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Eulji University Medical Center, Eulji University, Daejeon, South Korea.
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Matheny KE. Bioabsorbable steroid-releasing sinus implants in the frontal and maxillary sinuses: 2-year follow-up. ALLERGY & RHINOLOGY 2015; 6:118-21. [PMID: 26302732 PMCID: PMC4541632 DOI: 10.2500/ar.2015.6.0117] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Background: Mometasone furoate-releasing implants have been approved for use in the ethmoid sinuses following endoscopic sinus surgery (ESS) to reduce the need for medical and surgical intervention postoperatively. Outcomes have not yet been studied when these implants are utilized in other paranasal sinuses after ESS. Objective: To present a case in which bioabsorbable steroid-eluting implants were used to maintain patency and to decrease inflammation in the frontal and maxillary sinuses after revision ESS. Methods: 52-year-old male with lifelong allergic rhinitis, chronic allergic fungal rhinosinusitis, and inflammatory bowel disease had previously undergone four endoscopic sinus surgeries, subcutaneous injection immunotherapy, and topical therapy with budesonide and amphotericin sinus irrigations. In July, 2012, during revision left frontal sinusotomy and right maxillary antrostomy (the fifth ESS), two bioabsorbable steroid-releasing implants were placed in the left frontal recess and the right maxillary sinus respectively and followed clinically, endoscopically, and radiographically for two years. Results: Two year followup demonstrated near complete clinical, endoscopic, and radiographic resolution of the patient's signs and symptoms of chronic rhinosinusitis. Conclusions: The steroid-releasing implants during the critical phase of wound-healing appear to have allowed the patient, now over two years postoperatively, to achieve a healthier state and to allow more successful management than the preceding 15–20 years.
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Rizan C, Elhassan HA. Post-sinus surgery insertion of steroid-eluting bioabsorbable intranasal devices: A systematic review. Laryngoscope 2015; 126:86-92. [DOI: 10.1002/lary.25460] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/14/2015] [Revised: 04/28/2015] [Accepted: 05/19/2015] [Indexed: 01/07/2023]
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- Chantelle Rizan
- Cardiff University School of Medicine; Cardiff United Kingdom
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- Department of Otolaryngology; University Hospital of Wales; Cardiff United Kingdom
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Poetker DM, Smith TL. Medicolegal Implications of Common Rhinologic Medications. Otolaryngol Clin North Am 2015; 48:817-26. [PMID: 26117297 DOI: 10.1016/j.otc.2015.05.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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As otolaryngologists, we prescribe many medications to our patients. The objective of this article is to review the potential side effects and medicolegal risks of the common medications used to treat chronic rhinosinusitis. The authors evaluate some of the common side effects as well as the published literature on the lawsuits associated with those medications. Finally, the authors review the informed consent discussion and opportunities to improve patient care and decrease the risk of litigation.
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- David M Poetker
- Division of Otolaryngology, Department of Surgery, Zablocki VA Medical Center, 5000 National Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53296, USA.
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Head & Neck Surgery, Oregon Health & Science University, 3181 Sam Jackson Park Rd, Portland, OR 97239, USA
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Honeder C, Landegger LD, Engleder E, Gabor F, Plasenzotti R, Plenk H, Kaider A, Hirtler L, Gstoettner W, Arnoldner C. Effects of intraoperatively applied glucocorticoid hydrogels on residual hearing and foreign body reaction in a guinea pig model of cochlear implantation. Acta Otolaryngol 2015; 135:313-9. [PMID: 25720453 DOI: 10.3109/00016489.2014.986758] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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CONCLUSION The intraoperative application of glucocorticoid-loaded hydrogels seems to cause a reduction in neutrophil infiltration. No beneficial effect on hearing thresholds was detected. OBJECTIVES To evaluate the application of dexamethasone- and triamcinolone acetonide-loaded hydrogels for effects on hearing preservation and foreign body reaction in a guinea pig model for cochlear implantation (CI). METHODS A total of 48 guinea pigs (n = 12 per group) were implanted with a single channel electrode and intraoperatively treated with 50 μl of a 20% w/v poloxamer 407 hydrogel loaded with 6% dexamethasone or 30% triamcinolone acetonide, a control hydrogel, or physiological saline. Click- and tone burst-evoked compound action potential thresholds were determined preoperatively and directly postoperatively as well as on days 3, 7, 14, 21, and 28. At the end of the experiment, temporal bones were prepared for histological evaluation by a grinding/polishing technique with the electrode in situ. Three ears per treatment group were serially sectioned and evaluated for histological alterations. RESULTS The intratympanic application of glucocorticoid-loaded hydrogels did not improve the preservation of residual hearing in this cochlear implant model. The foreign body reaction to the electrode appeared reduced in the glucocorticoid-treated animals. No correlation was found between the histologically described trauma to the inner ear and the resulting hearing threshold shifts.
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- Clemens Honeder
- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Medical University of Vienna
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Wang Z, Li P, Zhang Q, Lv H, Liu J, Si J. Interleukin-1β regulates the expression of glucocorticoid receptor isoforms in nasal polyps in vitro via p38 MAPK and JNK signal transduction pathways. J Inflamm (Lond) 2015; 12:3. [PMID: 25632272 PMCID: PMC4308899 DOI: 10.1186/s12950-014-0046-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/21/2014] [Accepted: 12/18/2014] [Indexed: 12/01/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND To explore the upstream signal transduction mechanisms responsible for the imbalanced expression of glucocorticoid receptor (GR) isoforms in chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) mucosa. METHODS An in vitro model of Glucocorticoid resistance was established by inducing nasal polyp tissue with IL-1β. Changes in the protein and mRNA expression of GRα, GRβ and the key enzymes in the p38 MAPK and JNK signal pathways were measured, respectively, before and after being induced with different doses of IL-1β and specific inhibitors of p38 MAPK, JNK, ERK, PI3K and PKC. The Glucocorticoid sensitivity was measured using in vitro Glucocorticoid binding assay. Analysis of variance (ANOVA) was used to analyze the data. RESULTS The mRNA and protein expression levels of GRα, GRβ and key enzymes of the p38 MAPK and JNK pathways increased both in time- and concentration-dependent manners in IL-1β-induced nasal polyp tissue. The expression of GRβ increased more significantly than that of GRα, and the GRα/GRβ ratio decreased in time- and concentration-dependent manners. Statistically significant differences were found in the GRα/GRβ ratio and the mRNA expression of phospho-p38 MAPK and phospho-JNK between the IL-1β-induced groups and the control groups (P < 0.05). Either a specific inhibitor of the p38 MAPK pathway or a specific inhibitor of the JNK pathway increased the GRα/GRβ ratio and the Glucocorticoid affinity. None of the specific inhibitors of ERK, PI3K or PKC had any influence on the expression of GR isoforms. CONCLUSION Our results demonstrated that the imbalanced expression of GR isoforms in nasal polyp tissue induced by IL-1β in vitro is mediated through the p38 MAPK and JNK signal pathways.
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- Zhenlin Wang
- />Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Xuan Wu Hospital, Capital Medical University, 45 Changchun Street, Xicheng District, Beijing, 100053 PR China
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- />Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, 600 Tianhe Street, Tianhe District, Guangzhou, 510630 PR China
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- />Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Xuan Wu Hospital, Capital Medical University, 45 Changchun Street, Xicheng District, Beijing, 100053 PR China
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- />Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Xuan Wu Hospital, Capital Medical University, 45 Changchun Street, Xicheng District, Beijing, 100053 PR China
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- />Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Xuan Wu Hospital, Capital Medical University, 45 Changchun Street, Xicheng District, Beijing, 100053 PR China
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- />Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Xuan Wu Hospital, Capital Medical University, 45 Changchun Street, Xicheng District, Beijing, 100053 PR China
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Honeder C, Engleder E, Schöpper H, Krause M, Landegger LD, Plasenzotti R, Gabor F, Gstoettner W, Arnoldner C. Evaluation of the selective glucocorticoid receptor agonist compound A for ototoxic effects. Laryngoscope 2014; 125:E149-55. [PMID: 25382757 DOI: 10.1002/lary.25011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/04/2014] [Revised: 09/23/2014] [Accepted: 10/08/2014] [Indexed: 01/11/2023]
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OBJECTIVES/HYPOTHESIS To evaluate the selective glucocorticoid receptor agonist (SEGRA) compound A, a potential novel therapeutic for inner ear disorders, for ototoxic effects. STUDY DESIGN Laboratory animal study. METHODS Experimental guinea pigs were grouped as follows: Systemic application of compound A (1.5 mg/kg and 4.5 mg/kg; n = 6/group) and intratympanic application of compound A (1 mM and 10 mM; n = 6/group). Contralateral ears in topically treated animals served as controls. Hearing thresholds were determined by auditory brainstem response before and directly after the application of compound A, as well as on days 3, 7, 14, 21, and 28. At the end of the experiments, temporal bones were harvested for histological evaluation. RESULTS Systemic administration of compound A (1.5 mg/kg and 4.5 mg/kg) did not cause hearing threshold shifts, whereas the intratympanic injection (1 mM and 10 mM) resulted in a hearing loss. Histological analysis of the middle and inner ears after topical compound A application showed alterations in the tympanic membranes, the auditory ossicles, and the round window membranes, whereas spiral ganglion cells and hair cells were not affected. CONCLUSION SEGRAs such as compound A could provide novel therapeutic options for the treatment of inner ear disorders and reduce metabolic side effects. Whereas the intratympanic application of compound A resulted in a hearing loss, the systemic application of compound A merits evaluation for otoprotective effects in trauma models.
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- Clemens Honeder
- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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Matheny KE, Carter KB, Tseng EY, Fong KJ. Safety, feasibility, and efficacy of placement of steroid-eluting bioabsorbable sinus implants in the office setting: a prospective case series. Int Forum Allergy Rhinol 2014; 4:808-15. [PMID: 25224654 DOI: 10.1002/alr.21416] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/18/2014] [Revised: 08/05/2014] [Accepted: 08/20/2014] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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BACKGROUND The outcomes of endoscopic sinus surgery (ESS) for chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) can be compromised by postoperative inflammation, recurrent polyposis, middle turbinate lateralization, and synechiae, often requiring subsequent interventions. A bioabsorbable steroid-eluting sinus implant placed in the operating room following ESS has been proven safe and effective in 2 randomized controlled trials and a subsequent meta-analysis, for its ability to preserve sinus patency, and reduce medical and surgical interventions. This trial sought to evaluate the safety, feasibility, and outcomes of implants placed in the office after achieving hemostasis. METHODS Twenty patients with CRS underwent ESS including bilateral ethmoidectomy. A steroid-eluting bioabsorbable implant was deployed into each ethmoid cavity in the office within 7 days after ESS. Endoscopic appearance of the ethmoid cavities was evaluated at 1 week, 2 weeks, and 4 weeks postoperatively by the operating surgeon and an independent blinded evaluator. Procedural tolerance was assessed at week 2 using a patient preference questionnaire. The 20-item Sino-Nasal Outcome Test (SNOT-20) questionnaire was completed at baseline, week 2, and week 4. RESULTS In-office placement of steroid-eluting bioabsorbable implants was well tolerated, with 90% of patients very satisfied with the overall experience, and 80% very satisfied with the recovery process. At 1 month, there were no significant adhesions or frank polyposis, and middle turbinate lateralization was only 5%. Compared to baseline, ethmoid sinus inflammation was significantly reduced (p = 0.03), and the mean SNOT-20 score was significantly improved (p < 0.001). CONCLUSION In-office placement of steroid-eluting bioabsorbable implants after achieving hemostasis was well tolerated and might improve local drug diffusion and surgical outcomes.
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Rafii B, Sridharan S, Taliercio S, Govil N, Paul B, Garabedian MJ, Amin MR, Branski RC. Glucocorticoids in laryngology: a review. Laryngoscope 2014; 124:1668-73. [PMID: 24474440 DOI: 10.1002/lary.24556] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/03/2013] [Revised: 12/02/2013] [Accepted: 12/09/2013] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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OBJECTIVES/HYPOTHESIS To provide the otolaryngologist an evidence-based sound review of glucocorticoid use for laryngeal pathology. STUDY DESIGN Review of contemporary peer-reviewed literature as well as review articles. METHODS A review of the literature regarding glucocorticoids as a therapeutic intervention for the treatment of benign laryngeal pathology and laryngeal manifestations of systemic disease was performed. Review included both systemic administration as well as local injection. RESULTS Glucocorticoids, administered in the critical care setting for planned extubation, markedly reducing the risk of reintubation and remain a rudimentary pharmacologic adjunct in laryngeal manifestations of common autoimmune and inflammatory disorders. Intralesional injection has reduced the rate of surgical intervention for benign inflammatory primary laryngeal pathology. CONCLUSIONS Glucocorticoids are effective in the treatment of a number of laryngeal pathologies, through both systemic and intralesional administration. However, a clear consensus for utilization of glucocorticoids in the treatment of specific laryngeal disorders has yet to be published.
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- Benjamin Rafii
- NYU Voice Center, Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, New York University School of Medicine, New York, New York
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Glucocorticoids for Vocal Fold Disease: A Survey of Otolaryngologists. J Voice 2014; 28:82-7. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jvoice.2013.04.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/28/2013] [Accepted: 04/30/2013] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Sahrawat R, Robb MP, Kirk R, Beckert L. Effects of inhaled corticosteroids on voice production in healthy adults. LOGOP PHONIATR VOCO 2013; 39:108-16. [PMID: 23570418 DOI: 10.3109/14015439.2013.777110] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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The isolated effects of inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) on voice production were examined in 30 healthy adults with no known pre-existing airway disease. All participants followed a daily ICS treatment regime of 500 μg in the morning and evening over a 6-day period. Sustained vowels and connected speech samples were audio recorded before, during, and after the ICS regime. Each participant's audio recorded samples were acoustically analysed. Results revealed that ICS has a short-term detrimental effect on various acoustic properties of voice. These effects were more evident in connected speech compared to isolated vowel productions. All acoustic parameters returned to normalcy after discontinuing the ICS. The study provides insight as to the influence of ICS on healthy voice production.
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- Ramesh Sahrawat
- University of Canterbury, Health Sciences Centre , Private Bag 4800, Christchurch, 8140 New Zealand
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Pitaro J, Waissbluth S, Daniel SJ. Do children with Bell's palsy benefit from steroid treatment? A systematic review. Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol 2012; 76:921-6. [PMID: 22503409 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijporl.2012.02.044] [Citation(s) in RCA: 42] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/21/2011] [Revised: 02/13/2012] [Accepted: 02/14/2012] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To conduct an updated systematic review on the outcome of Bell's palsy (BP) in children following steroid treatment. DATA SOURCES MEDLINE, EMBASE, Cochrane Library and BIOSIS Previews electronic databases were searched obtaining articles published between 2000 and 2010 without any language restriction. REVIEW METHODS Articles describing children aged 0-18 years with BP treated solely with corticosteroids were included. In studies including various etiologies for facial palsy; cases of BP treated with steroids were selected and when available, untreated patients as well for comparison. The outcome measure was facial movements following steroidal treatment based on different clinical scales. Controlled clinical trials, prospective and historical cohort studies, cross sectional studies and case series were included. RESULTS A total of 2293 papers were initially identified. Following review by two authors, 68 papers were analyzed in a hard-copy format. Finally, 6 studies were eligible to be included in the systematic review. Four of the studies included children with BP exclusively while the remaining studies described various etiologies of facial palsy. Type of steroid and duration of treatment were inconsistently specified. Outcome measures used include the House-Brackmann scale, Yanagihara grading system and clinical evaluation. Studies analyzed were retrospective cohorts or case-series and were categorized as level 4 of evidence. CONCLUSION There were no controlled trials and level 4 publications predominate. Therefore, the role of steroid treatment for BP in children is still inconclusive. Further studies are required.
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- Jacob Pitaro
- Division of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, The Montreal Children's Hospital, McGill University Health Centre, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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Poetker DM, Smith TL. What rhinologists and allergists should know about the medico-legal implications of corticosteroid use: a review of the literature. Int Forum Allergy Rhinol 2012; 2:95-103. [PMID: 22253235 DOI: 10.1002/alr.21016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/20/2011] [Revised: 11/29/2011] [Accepted: 12/07/2011] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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BACKGROUND Corticosteroids are a mainstay of treatment in the management of sinonasal inflammatory disease. Despite their common use, many practitioners are not well versed in their potential complications or the medico-legal ramifications of their use. The objectives of this review were to outline the existing data of the medico-legal implications of oral steroids. METHODS An OVID database search of the terms "corticosteroids OR adrenal cortex hormones" AND "medico-legal OR malpractice OR jurisprudence OR expert testimony OR informed consent" was performed. This search was then narrowed to English language articles and the titles and abstracts were searched for relevance. RESULTS The OVID search identified 178 articles. This search was then narrowed, resulting in 9 articles that were relevant and included in the current review. Five articles involved database reviews of litigation associated with medications. Steroids were found to be a common medication associated with litigation and the cost of the litigation involving steroid use can be very high. Common themes associated with the litigation include poor communication and lack of informed consent regarding steroid use. Several additional articles addressed single cases and many addressed lawsuit prevention. CONCLUSION Lawsuits associated with steroids are disproportionately costly and most of the allegations stem from a lack of informed consent over the use of steroids. Open dialogue with patients is the key to informed consent. Ideally, clinicians should discuss the rationale for steroid use, and the risks, expected benefits, and alternatives of the steroid therapy. Document this discussion and consider providing educational material for the patient to read and review.
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- David M Poetker
- Division of Otolaryngology, Department of Surgery, Zablocki VA Medical Center, Milwaukee, WI, USA.
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Liang J, Strong EB. Examining the safety of prednisolone acetate 1% nasal spray for treatment of nasal polyposis. Int Forum Allergy Rhinol 2012; 2:126-9. [PMID: 22253216 DOI: 10.1002/alr.21014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/23/2011] [Revised: 11/02/2011] [Accepted: 11/15/2011] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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BACKGROUND Topical intranasal corticosteroid sprays are a mainstay of treatment for nasal polyposis. Newer treatment strategies for refractory polypoid disease include "off label" topical steroids such as prednisolone acetate. This study investigates the safety of intranasal prednisolone acetate; evaluating its effect on serum cortisol and adrenocorticotropin hormone (ACTH) levels. METHODS This retrospective study included adult patients with refractory nasal polyposis, who had not taken oral steroids for 3 months prior to entry into the study. Patients applied 2 sprays of 1% prednisolone acetate delivered via a 15-mL standardized spray bottle twice daily. Morning serum cortisol and ACTH levels were collected prior to treatment and 6 to 8 weeks posttreatment. Pretreatment and posttreatment values were compared. RESULTS Nine patients were included in this study. The average serum cortisol and ACTH levels prior to treatment was 12.09 μg/dL (95% confidence interval [CI], 6.94-17.24) and 12.33 ng/L (95% CI, 8.97-15.70), respectively. After 6 to 8 weeks of treatment, the average serum cortisol and ACTH levels were 11.76 μg/dL (95% CI, 9.51-14.00) and 13.22 ng/L (95% CI, 10.68-15.77), respectively. There was no statistically significant difference between pretreatment and posttreatment values for cortisol (p = 0.89) or ACTH (p = 0.63). CONCLUSION Intranasal delivery of prednisolone acetate, at the specified dose, does not result in suppression of the adrenal axis. It can be considered as a safe alternative for management of aggressive nasal polyposis refractory to traditional treatment strategies.
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- Jonathan Liang
- Department of Otolaryngology, University of California Davis, Sacramento, CA 95817, USA.
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Forwith KD, Chandra RK, Yun PT, Miller SK, Jampel HD. ADVANCE: A multisite trial of bioabsorbable steroid-eluting sinus implants. Laryngoscope 2011; 121:2473-80. [DOI: 10.1002/lary.22228] [Citation(s) in RCA: 81] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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The ear by design is exquisitely sensitive to barotrauma. As a result, it is typically the first organ affected in primary blast injury. The most common symptoms encountered include hearing loss, ringing, and drainage. In severe cases, the highest priority is appropriately directed toward diagnosis and treatment of life-threatening injuries; however, injury to the ear is missed frequently. With simple screening procedures, limited management, and appropriate otolaryngologic referral, acute and long-term morbidity can be averted for both critical and noncritical patients. The article provides an overview of blast mechanics and pathophysiology. It details various blast-related injuries to the external, middle, and inner ear. Standard of care assessment and management strategies are presented for acute and late otologic sequelae of the blast-injured patient.
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- D Spencer Darley
- Department of Otolaryngologyand Communication Science, SUNY Upstate Medical University, NY, USA
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A Comprehensive Review of the Adverse Effects of Systemic Corticosteroids. Otolaryngol Clin North Am 2010; 43:753-68. [DOI: 10.1016/j.otc.2010.04.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 194] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Chen HH, Chen CK. Arachnoid cyst presenting with sudden hearing loss. J Chin Med Assoc 2010; 73:338-40. [PMID: 20603095 DOI: 10.1016/s1726-4901(10)70073-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/26/2009] [Accepted: 04/23/2010] [Indexed: 10/19/2022] Open
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Arachnoid cysts can occur at different intracranial sites, including the cerebellopontine angle (CPA). They often occur in childhood, in the posterior fossa. They may present with symptoms such as dizziness, tinnitus and hearing loss, or they may be asymptomatic. Presentation with sudden deafness is very rare. We report the unusual presentation of a 67-year-old male with CPA arachnoid cyst and the complaint of sudden-onset deafness. In this case, the cystic lesion at the CPA was found by magnetic resonance imaging of the brain. Pathology after retromastoid suboccipital craniotomy confirmed an arachnoid cyst. The treatment of this patient is discussed and the possible causes of CPA arachnoid cyst are briefly reviewed.
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- Hsuan-Ho Chen
- Department of Otolaryngology, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taoyuan, Taiwan, ROC
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Glucocorticoids reduce nitric oxide concentration in middle ear effusion from lipopolysaccharide induced otitis media. Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol 2010; 74:384-6. [PMID: 20188425 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijporl.2010.01.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/04/2009] [Revised: 01/08/2010] [Accepted: 01/12/2010] [Indexed: 01/25/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Otitis media with effusion (OME) is a common childhood disease that is characterized by an accumulation of fluid in the middle ear. Chronic OME can also lead to sensorineural hearing loss (SNHL). Nitric oxide (NO), an inflammatory mediator (IM) of OME, is a free radical known to regulate cell proliferation, cell death, and angiogenesis. Previous studies have shown that nitric oxide may cause SNHL through outer hair cell (OHC) cytotoxicity. This experiment was designed to determine whether glucocorticoids, dexamethasone, fluticasone propionate, or rimexolone, can reduce the concentration of NO in middle ear effusion (MEE). METHODS Fifty-three chinchillas were divided into 7 groups, vehicle vs. each glucocorticoid at 0.1% and 1.0% concentrations. Due to anesthesia complications, N ranged from 6 to 9 per group. Two hundred microlitres of each test article was injected into the bullae of each animal. Two hours later, lipopolysaccharide (LPS) (0.3mg in solution) was added. Test articles were re-administered at 24 and 48h post-LPS induction. After 96h, animals were euthanized and the MEE was collected. RESULTS All three glucocorticoids numerically reduced NO concentration in the middle ear when administered at 0.1%, but only FP showed a significant reduction. At 1.0% concentrations, all 3 steroids significantly reduced NO concentration. CONCLUSION This study suggests that glucocorticoid treatment reduces NO concentration in the MEE and may protect the ear from the SNHL caused by NO.
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Hazin R, Azizzadeh B, Bhatti MT. Medical and surgical management of facial nerve palsy. Curr Opin Ophthalmol 2009; 20:440-50. [PMID: 19696671 DOI: 10.1097/icu.0b013e3283313cbf] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW To review the results of recently published studies on the medical management of Bell's palsy and highlight strategies in the surgical management of facial nerve palsy. RECENT FINDINGS Although corticosteroid and antiviral therapy have been proposed for the treatment of Bell's palsy for many years, the clinical efficacy of these treatments has been debated in the literature due to the lack of conclusive evidence from large-scale clinical trials. However, recently completed randomized, controlled studies have found that the early administration of corticosteroids improves the chances of full recovery in patients with Bell's palsy. But there remains insufficient evidence supporting the routine use of antiviral medications in the treatment of Bell's palsy. In addition, improvement in surgical techniques has allowed the introduction of a number of surgical procedures for patients with permanent facial nerve palsy. SUMMARY On the basis of the results of several recently completed randomized, controlled studies, corticosteroid therapy has proven to be efficacious in the treatment of Bell's palsy and should be offered to patients presenting within 72 h of symptom onset with consideration to the addition of antiviral therapy for severe cases. Currently available surgical procedures can minimize the complications associated with permanent facial nerve palsy.
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- Ribhi Hazin
- Faculty of Arts and Sciences, Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA
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