Elective neck dissection in clinically early stage (cT1-T2N0) supraglottic squamous cell carcinomas: a systematic review

Background Early-stage supraglottic squamous cell carcinoma carries a substantial risk of occult lymph node metastasis, yet the benefit and extent of elective neck dissection (END) in clinically node-negative (cN0) patients remain debated. Methods This systematic review analyzed studies published between 2000 and 2025 evaluating END versus observation in adults with early-stage (cT1-T2N0) supraglottic tumors, following predefined criteria and PRISMA methodology. Results Sixteen studies met in...

The effect of aryepiglottic fold release as an adjuvant step in surgery for Type I laryngomalacia

Objective: This study aims to evaluate the efficacy of unilateral aryepiglottic fold release as an adjunctive surgical step in the management of Type I laryngomalacia. Methods: This study was prospectively conducted on a sample of paediatric patients with laryngomalacia. Our patients were randomly divided into Group A (study group, n = 25), undergoing adjuvant aryepiglottic fold release (AEFR), and Group B (control group, n = 25), who did not undergo adjuvant AEFR. Demographic data, clinical ...

Traumatic lesions of the cervical trachea: conservative or surgical treatment? A systematic review

Impact of Tongue Tip Reconstruction on Articulatory Performance After Major Tongue Resections: Evidence From a Multicentric Study

Background: The anterior tongue is crucial in speech articulation; however, the functional implications of tongue tip resection and reconstruction following glossectomy remain inadequately elucidated. This multicentric study aimed to evaluate the impact of lingual tip reconstruction on postoperative articulatory performance and self-perceived speech outcomes in patients undergoing major tongue resections for oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC). Methods: A retrospective analysis was performed ...