Patients having significant airway improvement in the upper pharynx with mandibular advancement (MA) during drug-induced sleep endoscopy (DISE) appear less likely to succeed with hypoglossal nerve stimulation (HGNS).
Coagulation Panels Rarely Useful to Detect Pediatric Occult Coagulopathy Before Post-Tonsillectomy Hemorrhage
Obtaining coagulation panels in pediatric patients presenting with post-tonsillectomy hemorrhage is rarely useful and diagnosing a coagulopathy is uncommon.
Nasal Swell Body Reduction Can Relieve Obstruction in Septal Perforation Repair Patients
Nasal swell body (NSB) can be surgically reduced, without re-perforation, to relieve obstructive symptoms.
Significant Clinical and Self-Assessed Differences Exist Between Patients With and Without Flavor Loss
A look at why some patients with olfactory disorder (OD) report smell and flavor loss while others report smell loss only.
No Association Between Circulating Tumor Cells and Locally Advanced and Metastatic SCC of the Head and Neck Prognosis
Circulating tumor cells are not associated with prognosis in patients with locally advanced and metastatic squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck (SCCHN), but circulating tumor cells (CTCs) are present.
Future Study of Malpractice Lawsuits Against Otolaryngologists by Subspecialty May Be Warranted
In a sample of medical malpractice cases involving otolaryngologists, trends in error type may warrant further investigation to identify specific areas of practice involvement and education.
Is Endoscopic Sinus Surgery Beneficial Post Lung Transplant in Cystic Fibrosis Patients?
Based on the current literature, there is evidence to suggest a beneficial role of endoscopic sinus surgery (ESS) post lung transplantation in cystic fibrosis (CF) patients with and without nasal polyposis.
Which Ultrasound Classification System Is Best at Reducing Unnecessary Thyroid Nodule Biopsies?
Ultrasound is now the primary radiologic tool for evaluating thyroid nodules.
Persistent OSA After Adenotonsillectomy in CPAP-Intolerant Children: What to Do Next?
Patients with CPAP-intolerant refractory sleep apnea confirmed by polysomnography should be offered a drug-induced sleep endoscopy (DISE) with the potential for directed surgery.
Patients Make Us Better: Here Are Some Ethical Lessons Patients Teach Their Doctors
Our patients are more than just their disease—they are parents, spouses, and children, all struggling to achieve some level of happiness and health.
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