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This monthly review presents curated summaries of noteworthy ENT research and clinically relevant publications, compiled by Dr. Rohan S. Navelkar to support evidence-based, structured and exam-oriented ENT learning.
1. Tympanoplasty — Endoscopic vs. Microscopic Anterior Perforation Repair Study
Endoscopic tympanoplasty provides superior access and higher closure rates for anterior perforations than microscopic techniques.
2. Chronic Rhinosinusitis — ESS vs. Continued Medical Therapy in Anosmia-Predominant CRS
ESS results in significantly greater and more sustained olfactory improvement compared with prolonged medical therapy in smell-dominant CRS.
3. Pediatric OSA — Adenotonsillectomy and Weight-Normalization Interaction Study
Weight loss following adenotonsillectomy markedly improves residual OSA severity in overweight children.
4. Allergic Rhinitis — Azelastine–Fluticasone Combination vs. Oral Antihistamine Trial
The azelastine–fluticasone combination spray provides faster and more complete symptom relief than oral antihistamines in moderate-to-severe allergic rhinitis.
5. Otitis Media With Effusion — Short-Course Oral Steroid Trial
Short-course oral steroids offer only transient improvement in OME and do not meaningfully reduce long-term need for grommets.
6. Septoplasty — Cartilage Grafting vs. Simple Cartilage Scoring Study
Structural cartilage grafting results in better airway improvement and fewer revisions than scoring alone in severe caudal deviations.
7. Laryngopharyngeal Reflux — Alginate vs. PPI for Globus Study
Alginate therapy provides greater reduction in globus sensation than PPIs in patients with non-acid–predominant LPR.
8. Snoring / Mild OSA — Mandibular Advancement Device Titration Study
Custom-titrated mandibular advancement devices significantly reduce snoring and mild–moderate OSA indices more effectively than prefabricated devices.
9. Pediatric Rhinitis — Intranasal Steroid vs. Montelukast Comparison
Intranasal steroids provide superior relief of congestion and rhinorrhea compared with montelukast in pediatric allergic rhinitis.
10. Voice — Vocal Hygiene Alone vs. Structured Voice Therapy Trial
Structured voice therapy produces substantially greater improvements in dysphonia than vocal-hygiene counseling alone.
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