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Resident research

Residency Research

The Department of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery houses a top-funded otolaryngologic research program, and the otolaryngology residency curriculum offers a strong foundation in basic science and clinical research techniques. The goal is for each resident to gain the necessary skill set expected of today’s academic physicians, should they choose this career path.

Each resident is required to complete one research project per year, mentored by faculty of their choosing. Additionally, early in their residency, each resident will write and submit one Academy Core grant (or comparable) application to gain experience with the grantsmanship. This will also allow residents to potentially obtain funding for their dedicated research block project which is a four-month protected research rotation during year three. Resident research projects are presented at the annual Manion-Lingeman Research Symposium in June. Many projects are also presented at regional or national meetings and/or published in peer-reviewed scientific journals.

Recent Resident Publications

Shin TJ, Totten DJ, Tucker BJ, Nelson RF. Cochlear Implant Electrode Misplacement: A Case Series and Contemporary Review. Otol Neurotol. 2022 Jun 1;43(5):547-558. doi: 10.1097/MAO.0000000000003503. Epub 2022 Mar 2. PMID: 35239619.

Zhang L, Fujiki RB, Brookes S, et al. Eliciting and Characterizing Porcine Vocalizations: When Pigs Fly [published online ahead of print, 2022 Apr 30]. J Voice. 2022;S0892-1997(22)00062-5. doi:10.1016/j.jvoice.2022.02.023

The Effect of Diabetes Mellitus on Post-Operative Outcomes in Patients Undergoing Endoscopic Sinus Surgery Kolin E. Rubel, MD, Cole P. Rodman, MD, Alex Jones, MD, Dhruv Sharma, MD, Vince Campiti, MD, Megan Falls, MD, Ife Bolujo, MS, Jonathan Y. Ting, MD, MBA, Elisa A. Illing, MD Annals of Otology, Rhinology & Laryngology
Saltagi MZ, Rabbani CC, Patel KS, Wannemuehler TJ, Chundury RV, Illing EA, Ting JY. Orbital Complications of Acute Sinusitis in Pediatric Patients: Management of Chandler III Patients. Allergy & rhinology (Providence, R.I.). 05/24/2022; 13 : 21526575221097311.

Rapoport S, Park C, Varelas E, Chang J, Brown S, Kinberg E, Goldberg L, Courey M. 1-Year Results of Combined Modified Wendler Glottoplasty with Voice Therapy in Transgender Women. Laryngoscope. 2022.

 Jones AJ, Davis KP, Novinger LJ, Bonetto A, Mantravadi AV, Sim MW, Yesensky JA, Moore MG. Postoperative consequences of cancer cachexia after head and neck free flap reconstruction. Head Neck. 2022;44(7):1665-1672. doi: 10.1002/hed.27072. PMID: 35488469

Rubel KE, Rodman CP, Jones AJ, Sharma D, Campiti VJ, Falls ME, Bolujo I, Ting JY, Illing EA. The effect of diabetes mellitus on postoperative outcomes in patients undergoing endoscopic sinus surgery. Ann Otol Rhinol Laryngol. 2022. doi: 10.1177/00034894221091348. PMID: 35473357 [ePub ahead of print]

Marsee MK, Shariff FS, Wiarda G, Watson PJ, Sualeh AH, Brenner TJ, McCoy ML, Al-Fadhl HD, Jones AJ, Davis KP, Zimmer DJ, Folsom C. Use of thromboelastography and rotational thromboelastometry in otolaryngology: a narrative review. J Clin Med. 2022;11(4):1119. doi: 10.3390/jcm11041119. PMID: 35207392.

Jones AJ, Puello-Yocum BN, Matt BH, Burgin SJM. Retropharyngeal lipoblastoma causing severe pediatric obstructive sleep apnea. Otolaryngol Case Rep. 2022;22(7):100392. doi: 10.1016/j.xocr.2022.100392

Pin F, Jones AJ, Huot JR, Narasimhan A, Zimmers TA, Bonewald F, Bonetto A. RANKL blockade reduces cachexia and bone loss induced by non-metastatic cancer in mice. J Bone Mineral Res. 2022;37(3):381-396. doi: 10.1002/jbmr.4480. PMID: 34904285

Rubel KE, Rodman CP, Jones A, et al. The effect of diabetes mellitus on post-operative outcomes in patients undergoing endoscopic sinus surgery. Ann Otol Rhinol Laryngol. Published online April 26, 2022:34894221091348.

Rubel KE, Rodman CP, Jones A, Sharma D, Campiti V, Falls M, Bolujo I, Ting JY, Illing EA. The Effect of Diabetes Mellitus on Post-Operative Outcomes in Patients Undergoing Endoscopic Sinus Surgery. Ann Otol Rhinol Laryngol. 2022 Apr 26:34894221091348.

Alwani M, Campiti V, Nesemeier R, Vernon D, Shipchandler T, Ting J, Parker N. Telemedicine in Otolaryngology During COVID-19: An Exploratory Assessment of Provider and Patient Attitudes. Ann Otol Rhinol Laryngol. 2022 Mar 2:34894221082739.

Nag, A.K., Saltagi, M.Z., Saltagi, A.K., Wu, A.W., Higgins, T.S., Knisely, A., Ting, J.Y., Illing, E.A.  Management of Idiopathic and Post-Infectious Anosmia and Hyposmia: A Systematic Review. Annals of Otology, Rhinology, and Laryngology. Submitted for initial review February 2022, now being revised for resubmission June 2022. 

Totten, DJ., Saltagi M.Z., Scheuth, E., Rabbani, C.C., Harris A.H., Hohman S.F., Nelson, R.F. Trends in Spontaneous Cerebrospinal Fluid Leaks in the United States, 2010-2015. JAMA: Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery. Submitted March 2022.

Saltagi MZ,Powell K, Saltagi, AK, Stahl S, Manchanda S, Parker NP. Novel Outcome Measures Analysis Questionnaire for Sensor Lead Function in Hypoglossal Nerve Stimulation & Comparison by Incision Type. The Laryngoscope. Submitted March 2022, under review.

Jones AJ, Campiti VJ, Alwani M, Novinger LJ, Tucker BJ, Bonetto A, Yesensky JA, Sim MW, Moore MG, Mantravadi AV. Sarcopenia is associated with blood transfusions in head and neck cancer free flap surgery. Laryngoscope Investig Otolaryngol. 2021 Jan 31;6(2):200-210. doi: 10.1002/lio2.530. PMID: 33869752; PMCID: PMC8035950.

Nwosu OI, Jones AJ, Alwani M, Einhorn LH, Moore MG, Mantravadi AV. Surgical Management of Cervical Non-seminomatous Germ Cell Tumor Metastases. Laryngoscope. 2021 Jan 9. doi: 10.1002/lary.29364. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 33421136.

Nwosu OI, Rubel KE, Alwani MM, Sharma D, Miller M, Ting JY, Payner T. Use of Adenosine to Facilitate Localization and Repair of Internal Carotid Artery Injury during Skull Base Surgery: A Case Report and Literature Review. Ann Otol Rhinol Laryngol. 2021 May;130(5):532-536. doi: 10.1177/0003489420956373. Epub 2020 Oct 8. PMID: 33030046.

Alwani MM, Saltagi MZ, MacPhail ME, Nelson RF. Middle Cranial Fossa Repair of Temporal Bone Spontaneous CSF Leaks With Hydroxyapatite Bone Cement. Laryngoscope. 2021 Mar;131(3):624-632. doi: 10.1002/lary.28761. Epub 2020 May 19. PMID: 32427386.

Jones AJ, Tucker BJ, Novinger LJ, Galer CE, Nelson RF. Metastatic disease of the temporal bone: a contemporary review. Laryngoscope. 2021;131(5):1101-1109. doi: 10.1002/lary.29096. PMID: 32940937

Cabrera CI, Jones AJ, Parker NP, Blevins AEL, Weidenbecher M. Pectoralis major onlay versus interpositional reconstruction fistulization in salvage laryngectomy: systematic review and meta-analysis. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2021;164(5):972-983. doi: 10.1177/0194599820957962. PMID: 32988281

Sharma D, Tucker BJ, Millay DS, Rubel KE, Saltagi M, Nelson RN, Illing EA, Ting JY. Calvarium thinning in patients with spontaneous cerebrospinal fluid leaks of the anterior skull base. Laryngoscope. 2021 Jun;131(6)1271-76. PMID: 32965699.

Rubel KE, Sharma D, Campiti VJ, Yedika G, Burgin SJ, Illing EA, Kroenke K, Ting JY. COVID-19 status differentially impacts olfaction: A prospective case-control study. OTO Open. 2021 May;130(5):532-36. PMID: 33225199.

Ye MJ, Vadhul RB, Sharma D, Campiti VJ, Burgin SJ, Illing EA, Ting JY, Park J, Koehler KR, Lee HB, Vernon DJ, Johnson JD, Nesemeier BR, Shipchandler TZ. Aerosol and droplet generation from orbital repair: Surgical risk in the pandemic era. Am J Otolaryngol. 2021 Feb;42(4):102970. Online ahead of print. PMID: 33667797.

Sharma D, Ye MJ, Campiti VJ, Rubel KE, Higgins TS, Wu AW, Shipchandler TZ, Sim MW, Burgin SJ, Illing EA, Park J, Ting JY. Mitigation of aerosols generated during rhinologic surgery: A pandemic-era cadaveric simulation. Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. 2021 Feb;164(2):433-42. PMID: 32779974.

Sharma D, Campiti VJ, Ye MJ, Rubel KE, Higgins TS, Wu AW, Shipchandler TZ, Burgin SJ, Sim MW, Illing EA, Park J, Ting JY. Aerosol generation during routine rhinologic surgeries and in-office procedures. Laryngoscope Investigative Otolaryngology. eCollection 2021 Feb; 6(1):49-57. DOI: 10.1002/lio2.520.

Sharma D, Campiti VJ, Ye MJ, Saltagi M, Carroll AE, Ting JY, Illing EA, Park J, Nelson FN, Burgin SJ. Aerosol generation during cadaveric simulation of otology surgery and live cochlear implantation. Laryngoscope Investigative Otolaryngology. eCollection 2021 Feb; 6(1):129-36. DOI: 10.1002/lio2.506.

Campiti VJ, Ye MJ, Sharma D, Matt BH, Mitchell RM, Ting JY, Illing EA, Park J, Burgin SJ. Aerosol Generation during myringotomy with tympanostomy tube insertion: Implications for Otolaryngology in the COVID-19 era. Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. 2021 Feb 9. Online ahead of print. PMID: 33557705.

Ye MJ, Sharma D, Campiti VJ, Rubel KE, Burgin SJ, Illing EA, Ting JY, Park J, Johnson JD, Vernon DJ, Nesemeier BR, Shipchandler TZ. Aerosol and droplet generation from mandible and midface fixation: surgical risk in the pandemic era. American Journal of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Medicine and Surgery. 2021;42(1):102829. PMID: 33186853.

Ye MJ, Sharma D, Rubel KE, Lebo NL, Burgin SJ, Illing EA, Ting JY, Moore MG, Yesensky JA, Mantravadi AV, Sim MW. Droplet exposure risk to providers from in-office flexible laryngoscopy: A COVID-19 simulation. Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. 2021;164(1):93-96. PMID: 32808872.

Saltagi, M.Z., Saltagi, A.K., Nag, A.K., Wu, A.W., Higgins, T.S., Knisely, A., Ting, J.Y., Illing, E.A.  Diagnosis of Anosmia and Hyposmia: A Systematic Review. 2020 November. Submitted to Allergy and Rhinology May 15, 2021, under Review.

Saltagi, M.Z., Fraser, A.L., Alwani, M.M., Nelson, R.F. Cerebrospinal Fluid Leaks from the Lateral Ventricle: A Case Series. 2020 December. Submitted to Otology & Neurotology, accepted April 12, 2021.

Saltagi MZ, Schueth E, Nag A, Rabbani C, MacPhail ME, Nelson RF. The Effects of Age and Race on Calvarium, Tegmen, and Zygoma Thickness. J Craniofac Surg. 2021 Jan-Feb 01;32(1):345-349. doi: 10.1097/SCS.0000000000006790. PMID: 32890157.

Saltagi MZ, Comer BT, Hughes S, Ting JY, Higgins TS. Management of Recurrent Acute Rhinosinusitis: A Systematic Review. Am J Rhinol Allergy. 2021 Feb 23:1945892421994999. doi: 10.1177/1945892421994999. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 33622038.

Davis KP, Fraser AL, Shay EO, Sim MW. Pedicled Cervical Lymphoadipose Tissue for Volume Reconstruction after Superficial Parotidectomy. Case Rep Otolaryngol. 2021 May 7;2021:5574419. doi: 10.1155/2021/5574419. PMID: 34035970; PMCID: PMC8124006.

Novinger, LJ, Ting, JY, Sindwani, R. (2021). Endoscopic Orbital Decompression. Endoscopic Surgery of the Orbit. https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/b978-0-323-61329-3.00020-2

Saltagi AK, Saltagi MZ, Nag AK, Wu AW, Higgins TS, Knisely A, Ting JY, Illing EA. Diagnosis of Anosmia and Hyposmia: A Systematic Review. Allergy Rhinol (Providence). 2021 Jul 5;12:21526567211026568. doi: 10.1177/21526567211026568. PMID: 34285823; PMCID: PMC8264728.

Ye MJ, Campiti VJ, Falls M, Howser LA, Sharma D, Vadhul RB, Burgin SJ, Illing EA, Ting JY, Koehler KR, Park JH, Vernon DJ, Nesemeier BR, Johnson JD, Shipchandler TZ. “Aerosol and Droplet Generation from Open Rhinoplasty: Surgical Risk in the Pandemic Era.” Facial Plastic Surgery and Aesthetic Medicine. 2021 Dec 29

Ye MJ, Campiti VJ, Falls M, Howser LA, Sharma D, Vadhul RB, Burgin SJ, Illing EA, Ting JY, Koehler KR, Park JH, Vernon DJ, Nesemeier BR, Johnson JD, Shipchandler TZ. Aerosol and Droplet Generation from Open Rhinoplasty: Surgical Risk in the Pandemic Era. Facial Plast Surg Aesthet Med. 2021 Dec 29.

Overstreet AC, Grayson BE, Boger A, Bakke D, Carmody EM, Bales CE, Paski SC, Murphy SF, Dethlefs CR, Shannon KJ, Adlaka KR, Wolford CE, Campiti VJ, Raghunandan CV, Seeley RJ, Boone DL. Gastrokine-1, an anti-amyloidogenic protein secreted by the stomach, regulates diet-induced obesity. Sci Rep. 2021 May 4;11(1):9477.

Campiti VJ, Ye MJ, Sharma D, Matt BH, Mitchell RM, Ting JY, Illing EA, Park JH, Burgin SJ. Aerosol Generation During Myringotomy With Tympanostomy Tube Insertion: Implications for Otolaryngology in the COVID-19 Era. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2021 Oct;165(4):532-535.

Parker, N.P., Saltagi, M.Z. Awake Endoscopy with Advanced Titration to Optimize Upper Airway Stimulation. October 2021, Submitted to Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine, under review.

Alwani M, Jones A, Sandelski M, Bandali E, Lancaster B, Sim M, Shipchandler T, Ting J. Facing the Facts: Facial Injuries from Stand-up Electric Scooters. Cureus. DOI: 10.7759/cureus.6663. January 2020.

Rubel K, Alwani M, Nwosu I, Bandali E, Shipchandler T, Ting J. Understandability and Actionability of Audiovisual Education Materials on Sinusitis. International Forum on Allergy and Rhinology. DOI:10.1002/alr.22518. January 2020.

Rubel KE, Alwani MM, Nwosu OI, Bandali EH, Shipchandler TZ, Illing EA, Ting JY. Understandability and actionability of audiovisual patient education materials on sinusitis.  International forum of allergy & rhinology. 2020. PMID: 31930714 (epub ahead of print 1/12/2020)

Elghouche AN, Alwani MM, Matt BH.  Indiscriminate Pathologic Examination of Pediatric Supraglottoplasty Specimens: An Evidence-Based Approach toward Exempt Status.  Otolaryngology--head and neck surgery : official journal of American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. 2020: PMID: 31935163 (epub ahead of print 1/14/2020)

Alwani MM, Jones AJ, Novinger LJ, Pittelkow E, Bonetto A, Sim MW, Moore MG, Mantravadi AV. Impact of Sarcopenia on Outcomes of Autologous Head and Neck Free Tissue Reconstruction.  Journal of reconstructive microsurgery. 2020. PMID: 32088918 (epub ahead of print 2/23/2020)

Sharma D, Sandelski MM, Ting J, Higgins TS.  Correlations in Trends of Sinusitis-Related Online Google Search Queries in the United States. American journal of rhinology & allergy. 2020:1945892420905761. PMID: 32064888 (epub ahead of print 2/16/2020)

Gettelfinger JD, Paulk PB, Schmalbach CE. Patient Safety and Quality Improvement in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery: A Systematic Review.  The Laryngoscope. 2020. PMID: 32057101 (epub ahead of print 2/14/2020)

Alwani M, Sandelski M, Van Buren L, Bandali E, Ting J, Shipchandler T, Illing EA. Low Misrepresentation Rates of Scholarly Work in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Residency Applications.  Cureus. 2020;12(2):e6911. PMID: 32190466

Novinger LJ, Cannady SB, Wurtz LD, Sim MW, Moore MG, Mantravadi AV, Shipchandler TZ. (2020) Anterolateral Thigh Osteomyocutaneous Femur (ALTO) Flap Reconstruction for Composite Mandible and Near Total Tongue Defect Utilizing a Retrograde Intramedullary Femoral Nail Stabilization Technique: Report of a First Case. Otolaryngology Case Reports. 15 (June 2020), 100156

 Alwani MM, Campiti VJ, Bandali EH, Nesemeier BR, Ting JY, Shipchandler TZ. Evaluation of the Quality of Printed Online Education Materials in Cosmetic Facial Plastic Surgery. Facial Plast Surg Aesthet Med. 2020. PMID:32267787 (epub ahead of print 4/8/2020)

Alwani MM, Jones AJ, Novinger LJ, Pittelkow E, Bonetto A, Sim MW, Moore MG, Mantravadi AV. Erratum: Impact of Sarcopenia on Outcomes of Autologous Head and Neck Free Tissue Reconstruction. Journal of reconstructive microsurgery. 2020. PMID:32252095 (epub ahead of print 4/6/2020)

Alwani MM , Campiti VJ, Bandali EH, Nesemeier BR, Ting JY, Shipchandler TZ. Evaluation of the Quality of Printed Online Education Materials in Cosmetic Facial Plastic Surgery. Facial Plast Surg Aesthet Med. 2020. PMID:32267787 (epub ahead of print 4/8/20)

Alwani MM, Jones AJ, Novinger LJ, Pittelkow E, Bonetto A, Sim MW, Moore MG, Mantravadi AV. Erratum: Impact of Sarcopenia on Outcomes of Autologous Head and Neck Free Tissue Reconstruction. Journal of reconstructive microsurgery. 2020. PMID:32252095 (epub ahead of print 4/6/20)

Alwani MM, Elghouche AN, Schueth EA, Campiti VJ, Matt BH, Yekinni AO. Manifestations of Pediatric Extranodal Rosai Dorfman Disease in the Head and Neck. International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology, 2020; 131 109851, PMID:31901484  PEER REVIEWED

Sharma D, Neiweem A, Davis K, Prendes M, Chundury R, Illing E. Epithelial-Myoepithelial Carcinoma of the Lacrimal Sac and Literature Review of the Lacrimal System. Allergy Rhinol (Providence). 2020;11:2152656720920600. PMID:32341837 (epub ahead of print 4/20/20)

Ye MJ, Alwani MM, Harper JL, Buren LMV, Bandali EH, Illing EA, Shipchandler TZ, Ting JY. Readability of Printed Online Education Materials on Pituitary Tumors: Untangling a Web of Complexity. American journal of rhinology & allergy. 2020:1945892420927288. PMID:32460599 (epub ahead of print 5/27/20)

Alwani MM, Saltagi MZ, MacPhail ME, Nelson RF. Middle Cranial Fossa Repair of Temporal Bone Spontaneous CSF Leaks With Hydroxyapatite Bone Cement. The Laryngoscope. 2020. PMID:32427386 (epub ahead of print 5/19/20)

Sharma D, Rubel KE, Ye MJ, Campiti VJ, Carroll AE, Ting JY, Illing EA, Burgin SJ. Cadaveric Simulation of Otologic Procedures: An Analysis of Droplet Splatter Patterns During the COVID-19 Pandemic. Otolaryngology--head and neck surgery : official journal of American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. 2020:194599820930245. PMID:32423287 (epub ahead of print 5/19/20)

Sharma D, Rubel KE, Ye MJ, Shipchandler TZ, Wu AW, Higgins TS, Burgin SJ, Ting JY, Illing EA. Cadaveric Simulation of Endoscopic Endonasal Procedures: Analysis of Droplet Splatter Patterns During the COVID-19 Pandemic. Otolaryngology--head and neck surgery : official journal of American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. 2020:194599820929274. PMID:32423283 (epub ahead of print 5/19/20)

Novinger LJ, Nieto L, Mantravadi A. The impact of nutrition on patient outcomes. In: Head and Neck Cancer: Psychological and Psychosocial Effects.2020:pp. 127-143. (Book Chapter)

Sharma D, Ye MJ, Campiti VJ, Rubel KE, Higgins TS, Wu AW, Shipchandler TZ, Sim MW, Burgin SJ, Illing EA, Park JH, Ting JY. Mitigation of Aerosols Generated During Rhinologic Surgery: A Pandemic-Era Cadaveric Simulation. Otolaryngology--head and neck surgery : official journal of American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. 2020:194599820951169. PMID:32779974 (epub ahead of print 8/11/20)

Ye MJ, Sharma D, Rubel KE, Lebo NL, Burgin SJ, Illing EA, Ting JY, Moore MG, Yesensky JA, Mantravadi AV, Sim MW. Droplet Exposure Risk to Providers From In-Office Flexible Laryngoscopy: A COVID-19 Simulation. Otolaryngology--head and neck surgery : official journal of American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. 2020:194599820952800. PMID:32808872 (epub ahead of print 8/18/20)

Alwani MM, Elghouche AN, Schueth EA, Campiti VJ, Matt BH, Yekinni AO. Manifestations of Pediatric Extranodal Rosai Dorfman Disease in the head and neck.  International journal of pediatric otorhinolaryngology. 2019;131:109851. PMID: 31901484 (epub ahead of print 12/26/2019)

Kao R, Campiti VJ, Rabbani CC, Ting JY, Sim MW, Shipchandler TZ. Pediatric Midface Fractures: Outcomes and Complications of 218 Patients.  Laryngoscope Investig Otolaryngol. 2019;4(6):597-601. PMID: 31890876 (epub ahead of print 11/6/2019)

Alwani M, Bandali E, Van Buren L, Yates CW, Nelson RF. Audiologic improvement following MCF approach for spontaneous cerebrospinal fluid leaks. Otol Neurotol. 2019;40(8):1026-1033. PMID: 31157725

Alwani MM, Campa KA, Svenstrup TJ, Bandali EH, Anthony BP. An Appraisal of Printed Online Education Materials on Spasmodic Dysphonia. Journal of voice : official journal of the Voice Foundation. 2019. PMID: 31883851

Alwani MM, Monaco GN, Harmon SM, Nwosu Ol, Vortmeyer AO, Payner TD, Ting J. A Systematic Review of Sellar and Parasellar Brown Tumors: An Analysis of Clinical, Diagnostic, and Management Profiles. World neurosurgery. 2019;132:e423-e429. PMID: 31470158

Alwani MM, Svenstrup TJ, Bandali EH, Sharma D, Higgins TS, Wu AW, Shipchandler TZ, Illing EA, Ting JY. Validity testing of a three-dimensionally printed endoscopic sinonasal surgery simulator. The Laryngoscope. 2019. PMID: 31714604

Elghouche AN, Pflum ZE, Schmalbach CE. Immunosuppression Impact on Head and Neck Cutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinoma: A Systematic Review with Meta-analysis. Otolaryngology--head and neck surgery : official journal of American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. 2019;160(3):439-446. PMID: 30348055

Kao R, Rabbani CC, Patel JM, Parkhurst SM, Mantravadi AV, Ting JY, Sim MW, Koehler K, Shipchandler TZ. Management of Mandible Fracture in 150 Children Across 7 Years in a US Tertiary Care Hospital. JAMA facial plastic surgery. 2019. PMID: 31169865

Kao R, Rabbani CC, Ting JY, Shipchandler TZ. In-office Functional Nasal Surgery. Otolaryngologic clinics of North America. 2019;52(3):485-495. PMID: 30905568

Rabbani CC, Patel JM, Nag A, Schueth E, Saltagi MZ, Kao R, Nelson RF. Association of Intracranial Hypertension With Calvarial and Skull Base Thinning. Otology & neurotology : official publication of the American Otological Society, American Neurotology Society [and] European Academy of Otology and Neurotology. 2019;40(6):e619-e626. PMID: 31045889

Rabbani CC, Saltagi MZ, Nelson RF. The role of obesity, sleep apnea, and elevated intracranial pressure in spontaneous cerebrospinal fluid leaks. Current Opinion in Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery. 2019;27(5):349-355. PMID: 31335557

Recent Resident Presentations

Saltagi MZ,Powell K, Saltagi, AK, Stahl S, Manchanda S, Parker NP. Novel Outcome Measures Analysis Questionnaire for Sensor Lead Function in Hypoglossal Nerve Stimulation & Comparison by Incision Type. Presented at 124th Annual Triological Society Meeting at COSM; Dallas, TX. 04/29/2022.

Park C, Brown S, Courey M. Trans Woman Voice Questionnaire scores highlight specific benefits of adjunctive glottoplasty with voice therapy in treating voice feminization. Presented at Fall Voice in October 2021.

"Preclinical evaluation of compounds targeting schwannoma in an NF2 mouse model.” Charles Yates, Sydney Harmon, Waylan Bessler, Li Jiang, Abbi Smith, Jaimin Patel and D. Wade Clapp

Balanto-Melo J, Jones AJ, Moore MG, Bonetto A. Masseter thickness as biomarker in head and neck cancer cachexia. Oral presentation at: 100th International Association for Dental Research General Session & Exhibition. 2022 June 24. Virtual.

Jones AJ, Davis KP, Hasnain F, Shipchandler TZ, Vernon DJ, Elghouche AN. Comparison of facial injuries in between professional fighting sports. Oral presentation at: American Academy of Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Annual Meeting. 2022 April 28. Houston, TX.

Balanta-Melo J, Jones AJ, Moore MG, Bonetto A. Masseter thickness as biomarker in head and neck cancer cachexia. Oral presentation at:: Advances in Mineral Metabolism – American Society for Bone and Mineral Research John Haddad Young Investigator Meeting. 2022 April 5. Snowmass, CO.

Brown JJ, Jones AJ, Puello-Yocum BN, Bruce MH, Burgin SJM. Retropharyngeal lipoblastoma causing severe obstructive sleep apnea. Oral presentation at: The 4th Annual Riley Children’s Hospital Surgery Research Day. 2022 February 9. Indianapolis, IN.

Falls M and Meleca JB, Awonusi O, Vincze J, Johnson J, Rodman C, Ting J, Shipchandler TZ. “Nasal Septal Perforation Repair with Temporal Fascia and Polydioxanone Plate.” Podium presentation at American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Meeting at Combined Otolaryngology Spring Meetings, 2022, April 27-28, Dallas, TX.

Higgins TS, Wu AW, Tang DM, Ting JY, Illing EA, Sharma D, Kim SA, Halawi AM, Chen PG, Reh DD, Rangarajan SV, Lam KK, Ow RA, Sublett JW. Postoperative polyp score (POPS): Development of a new sinonasal polyp grading score via a modified Delphi method. ARS 67th Annual Meeting. Los Angeles, CA. September 2021. 

Sharma D, Tucker BJ, Rubel KE, Bennett W, Burgin SJ. Audiological outcomes in pediatric patients who underwent mastoidectomy for acute coalescent mastoiditis. AAO-HNSF 2020 Virtual Annual Meeting & OTO Experience. October 2020.

Higgins TS, Shutt T, Sharma D, Ting JY, Wu AW. Under Pressure: Differentiating chronic rhinosinusitis from non-rhinologic facial pain with facial and nasal symptoms. Virtual ARS 66th Annual Meeting. September 2020.

Sharma D,Mouzourakis M, Schueth E, Rubel K, Saxena R, Illing E; Mantravadi A, Ting J. Multiport Expanded Endoscopic Endonasal and Transcervical Approach to Cranial Base Chondrosarcoma. Finalist at the ARS Film FESStival. New Orleans, LA. September, 2019.

Alwani M, Svensstrup J, Bandali H, Sharma D, Illing E, Shipchandler Z, Higgins T, Wu A, Ting, J. Validity Testing of a 3D-Printed Endoscopic Sinonasal Surgery Simulator. AAO Meeting. New Orleans, LA. September, 2019.

Sharma D, Romano D, Chen J, Mulinaro L, Illing EA, Burgin SJ. Evolving Microbial Patterns of Acute Coalescent Mastoiditis in the Post-Pneumococcal Vaccination Era. Trio Meeting. San Diego, CA. January, 2020.

Alwani M, Mantravadi AV. Global Surgery: Past, Present & Future. Indiana University School of Medicine, Department of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery. Indianapolis, Indiana. February 2020.

Alwani M, Elghouche A, Schueth E, Campiti V, Matt B, Yekinni A. Manifestations of Pediatric Extranodal Rosai Dorfman Disease in the Head and Neck. American Society of Pediatric Otolaryngology Annual Meeting. Vail, Colorado. July 2019.

Rubel K, Alwani M, Nwosu I, Bandali E, Shipchandler T, Ting J. Understandability and Actionability of Audiovisual Education Materials on Sinusitis. 10th International Shared Decision-Making Conference. Quebec City, Canada. July 2019.

 

Balanta-Melo J, Jones AJ, Moore MG, Bonetto A. Masseter thickness is an anthropometric prognostic biomarker in head & neck cancer cachexia: a retrospective pilot study. Poster presentation at: Indiana Center for Musculoskeletal Health Annual Retreat. 2022 April 28. Indianapolis, IN.

Jones AJ, Powell KN, Moore MG, Mantravadi AV, Sim MW, Yesensky JA. Locoregional recurrence trends in head and neck cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma. Poster presentation at: The 2022 Multidisciplinary Head and Neck Cancer Symposium. 2022 February 24-26. Scottsdale, AZ.

Jones AJ, Howser LA, Ting JY, Illing EA. Frontal sinus discrepancies using the International Frontal Sinus Anatomy Classification. Poster presentation at: American Academy of Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery Foundation 125th Annual Meeting. 2021 October 3-6. Los Angeles, CA.

Elghouche AE, Jones AJ, Shipchandler TZ, Vernon DJ. Facial injuries from professional mixed martial arts fighting. Poster presentation at: American Academy of Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery Foundation 125th Annual Meeting. 2021 October 3-6. Los Angeles, CA.

Jones AJ, Novinger LJ, Rukes MR, Davis KP, Bonetto A, Moore MG, Yesensky JA. The impact of histopathologic features on cachexia severity in head & neck cancer patients. Poster presentation at: The 10th International Head & Neck Cancer Conference. 2021 July 22-25. Online. 

Falls M, Brown J, Vincze J, Witsberger C, Discolo C, Partain MP, Rosen P, Ting J, Zopf D. "Simulation of Laryngotracheal Reconstruction with 3D-Printed Models and Porcine Cadaveric Models." Poster presented at American Society of Pediatric Otolaryngology Meeting at Combined Otolaryngology Spring Meetings, 2022, April 29-May 1, 2022. Awarded 1st place Basic Science Poster Award. 

Sharma D, Hasnain F, Davis K, Park JK, Ting JY, Lee HH. Endoscopic Endonasal Approach to Intraconal Anaplastic Solitary Fibrous Tumor of the Orbit. North American Skull Base Annual Meeting. February 2022. 

Alwani M. Global Surgery: Past, Present & Future. Presented to the Society of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Nurses. March 2021.

Alwani M. Development of Novel Risk Stratification System for Free Flaps in Geriatrics: A Multi-Institutional Study. Presented at the American College of Surgeons Indiana Chapter. May 2021

Howser LH, Jones AJ, Ting JY, Illing EA. Frontal sinus discrepancies using the International Frontal Sinus Anatomy classification. Poster presentation at: The American College of Surgeons Indiana Chapter 68th Annual Scientific Meeting. 2021 May 15. Indianapolis, IN.

Davis KP, Novinger LJ, Jones AJ, Burgett K, Bonetto A, Mantravadi AV, Sim MW, Moore MG. Postoperative consequences of cancer cachexia after head & neck free flap reconstruction. Poster presentation at: The Triological Society 2021 Combined Sections Meeting Virtual Sessions. 2021 January 28-29. Online.

Jones AJ, Novinger LJ, Rukes MR, Campiti VJ, Davis KP, Bonetto A, Moore MG, Yesensky JA. The association of cachexia with head & neck cancer burden and pathologic features. Poster presentation at: Virtual Cancer Cachexia Conference. 2020 September 10-11. Online.

Pin F, Jones AJ, Huot JR, Narsimhan A, Zimmers TA, Bonewald LF, Bonetto A. RANKL blockade reduces cachexia and bone loss induced by non-metastatic cancer. Poster presentation at: Virtual Cancer Cachexia Conference. 2020 September 10-11. Online.

Jones AJ, Novinger LJ, Shariff FS, Rukes MR, Campiti VJ, Davis KP, Bonetto A, Moore MG, Yesensky JA. The correlation of cachexia and radiographic bone density in head & neck cancer patients. Poster presentation at: Virtual Cancer Cachexia Conference. 2020 September 10-11. Online.

Sharma D, Hasnain F, Rodman CP, Illing EA, Mantravadi AV, Ting JY. Multiport combined endoscopic endonasal and transcervical approach to parapharyngeal space tumors. 2021 Triological Society Combined Sections Virtual Meeting. January 2021.

Sharma D, Tucker BJ, Rodman CP, Carroll AE, Bennett W, Burgin SJ. Reoperative rates in pediatric patients who underwent mastoidectomy for acute coalescent mastoiditis. 2021 Triological Society Combined Sections Virtual Meeting. January 2021.

Sharma D, Love H, Zhang X, Anthony B. Laryngeal tuberculosis: Case report of a pregnant female requiring awake tracheostomy and literature review. AAO-HNSF 2020 Virtual Annual Meeting & OTO Experience. New Orleans, LA. October 2020.

Sharma D, Tucker BJ, Millay DS, Rubel KE, Saltagi M, Nelson RF, Illing EA, Ting JY. Calvarium thinning in patients with spontaneous cerebrospinal fluid leaks of the anterior skull base. Virtual ARS 66th Annual Meeting. New Orleans, LA. September 2020.

Rubel KE, Sharma D, Falls M, Campiti V, Bolujo I, Ting JY, Illing EA. The effect of diabetes mellitus on post-operative outcomes following endoscopic sinus surgery. Virtual ARS 66th Annual Meeting. New Orleans, LA. September 2020.

Higgins TS, Sharma D, Yang C, Alwani M, Rubel K, Illing EA, Ting JY, Wu AW. Ostial patency measurement analysis after endoscopic sphenoidotomies and frontal sinusotomies: A multi-institutional pilot study. Virtual ARS 66th Annual Meeting. New Orleans, LA. September 2020.

Rubel KE, Schueth E, Campiti V, Sharma D, Brosch J, Wu AW, Higgins TS, Ting JY. Differentiation of chronic rhinosinusitis and primary headache disorder via analysis of SNOT-22. Virtual ARS 66th Annual Meeting. New Orleans, LA. September 2020.

Saltagi, A.K., Saltagi, M.Z., Nag, A.K., Wu, A.W., Higgins, T.S., Knisely, A., Ting, J.Y., Illing, E.A. Diagnosis of Anosmia and Hyposmia: A Systematic Review. Poster Presentation. American Rhinologic Society, Academy Meeting. Boston, MA. September 12, 2020.

Nag, A.K., Saltagi, M.Z., Saltagi, A.K., Wu, A.W., Higgins, T.S., Knisely, A., Ting, J.Y., Illing, E.A. Management of Anosmia and Hyposmia: A Systematic Review. Poster Presentation. American Rhinologic Society, Academy Meeting. Boston, MA. September 12, 2020. Awarded Second Place among Poster presentations.

Newman, S, Novinger, LJ, Marsee, M, Nesemeier, R, Shipchandler, T. Predictors of Use of Batten Grafts in patients Undergoing Nasal Valve Repair.  American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery 2020 Annual Meeting.

Jones AJ, Tucker BJ, Novinger LJ, Galer CE, Nelson RF. Metastatic disease of the temporal bone: case report and systematic review. Poster presentation at: Triological Society 123rd Annual Meeting in the COSM 2020 Virtual Poster Session. May 15 – June 15, 2020.

Jones AJ, Campiti VJ, Alwani M, Novinger LJ, Tucker BJ, Bonetto A, Sim MW, Moore MG, Mantravadi AV. Low skeletal muscle mass predicts discharge to rehabilitation facilities after free flap reconstruction in head and neck cancer patients. Poster presentation at: The 2020 Multidisciplinary Head & Neck Cancer Symposium. 2020 February 27-29. Scottsdale, AZ.

Novinger LJ, Jones AJ, Pin F, Huot J, Bonetto A, Moore MG. Prevalence of cancer cachexia in head and neck cancer patients undergoing free flap reconstruction. Poster presentation at: The Triological Society 2020 Combined Sections Meeting. 2020 January 23-25. Coronado, CA.

Jones AJ, Alwani M, Novinger LJ, Campiti VJ, Tucker BJ, Bonetto A, Sim MW, Moore MG, Mantravadi AV. Sarcopenia is associated with increased blood transfusions in oncologic head and neck free flap reconstruction. Poster presentation at: The Triological Society 2020 Combined Sections Meeting Scientific Program. 2020 January 23-25. Coronado, CA.

Huot JR, Novinger LJ, Pin F, Essex AL, Jones AJ, Willis MS, Bonetto A. ACVR2B antagonism restores skeletal muscle mass and cardiac function in metastatic colorectal cancer cachexia. Poster presentation at: The Indiana Center for Musculoskeletal Health “Bone and Muscle Interactions: The Mechanical and Beyond.” 2019 August 16-18. Indianapolis, IN.

Pflum, ZE, Elghouche, A, Schmalbach, CE.  The Effect of Immunosuppression Secondary to Leukemia and Lymphoma on Head & Neck Cutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinoma: A Cohort Study with Planned Chart Review.  Poster presentation at The Triologic Society Meeting. 2020 January 23-25.

Bandali E, Alwani M. Indiana Norovirus Tracker: Reporting Outbreak Trends in Long-Term Care Facilities. Integrated Foodborne Outbreak Response and Management Conference. Atlanta, Georgia. December 2019.

Alwani M, Campa K, Svenstrup T, Bandali E, Anthony B. An Appraisal of Printed Online Education Materials on Spasmodic Dysphonia. The Fall Voice Conference. Plano, TX. October 2019.

Alwani M, Sandelski M, Van Buren L, Bandali E, Ting J, Shipchandler T, Illing E. Low Misrepresentation Rates of Scholarly Work in Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery Residency Applications. American Academy of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery Annual Meeting. New Orleans, Louisiana. September 2019.

Huot JR, Novinger LJ, Pin F, Essex AL, Willis MS, Bonetto A. Treatment with soluble activin receptor type IIB alters metabolic response in chemotherapy-induced cachexia. Gordon Research Conference – Myogenesis, Lucca, Italy. June 9, 2019.

Novinger LJ,Garren CR, Matt BH, Mitchell RM.  Prevalence of Eustachian tube dysfunction in children with tracheostomy. ASPO Summer Meeting 2019: Frontiers in Pediatric Otolaryngology. July 24, 2019.

Sandelski M, Novinger LJ, Mantravadi A. Quantity and Timing of Blood Transfusion Impact Complication Rate in Patients with Head and Neck Cancer Undergoing Free Flap Reconstruction. American Academy of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery 2019 Annual Meeting. September 17, 2019.

Huot JR, Novinger LJ, Pin F, Narasimhan A, Essex AL, Zimmers TA, Willis MS, Bonetto A. Blockade of ACVR2B preserves skeletal and cardiac muscle function in the presence of metastatic colorectal cancer. 12th internationalSCWD conference on cachexia, sarcopenia and muscle wasting. December 6, 2019.

Novinger LJ,Marsee MK, Newman S, Nesemeier R, Vernon D, Shipchandler TZ. Preoperative Characteristics Associated with Post-Operative Improvement in Patients Undergoing Surgery for Nasal Airway Obstruction and Nasal Valve Collapse. 123rd Annual Meeting at COSM. April 24, 2020.

Newman S, Novinger LJ, Marsee M, Nesemeier R, Shipchandler T. Predictors of Use of Batten Grafts in Patients Undergoing Nasal Valve Repair. 2020 AAFPRS Spring Meeting. April 24, 2020. 

Residency Research Directors

17430-Halum, Stacey

Stacey L. Halum, MD

Professor of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery

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23096-Nelson, Rick

Rick F. Nelson, MD, PhD

Professor of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery

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