What are the risk factors for the frequency and severity of bleeding episodes following tonsillectomy (TE), tonsillotomy (TO) or adenoidectomy (AE)? Background: TE, TO and AE are the most frequent surgeries […]
Tonsillectomy Specimen Analysis Not Cost Effective
Is pathological evaluation of routine pediatric tonsillectomy specimens necessary? Background: Although adenotonsillectomy for hypertrophic tonsils and adenoids or chronic tonsillitis remains one of the most common procedures performed in the U.S., […]
Novel Method Overcomes Nasal Discomfort in Office-Based Laser Surgery
What can be done to help patients with narrow nasal passages and/or nasal discomfort during office-based laser laryngeal surgery? Background: Although channeled flexible laryngoscopes have permitted a transnasal approach for biopsies, […]
Swallowing Function After TLM + Adjuvant Therapy
For patients with advanced-stage oropharyngeal cancer, how does transoral laser microsurgery (TLM) + adjuvant therapy impact swallowing function? Background: For survival reasons, patients with advanced oropharyngeal cancer have elected adjuvant therapy, […]
What’s the Best Way to Use Outpatient Physician Extenders?
Are physician extenders a valuable asset to an outpatient otolaryngology practice? Background: Use of physician extenders, nurse practitioners and physician assistants is increasing in specialty and subspecialty medicine. The field of […]
Optimal Timing of Surgical Intervention Following Laryngeal Trauma
What is the optimal timing of surgical intervention following adult laryngeal trauma? Background: Airway management is paramount in cases of adult laryngeal trauma. Even with a secured airway, however, laryngeal lacerations […]
Both Endoscopic and External Approaches Needed for ZD
Is the transcervical approach indicated in the treatment of Zenker’s diverticulum (ZD) and, if so, to what extent? Background: According to the literature, the only existing curative approach to ZD is […]
Behavioral and Environmental Factors Play Role in Spasmodic Dysphonia
Are specific triggers associated with the onset of spasmodic dysphonia? Background: Spasmodic dysphonia (SD) is an idiopathic voice disorder characterized by a strained, strangled voice quality or a breathy voice with […]
Consideration of Race, Ethnicity and Ancestry
Should race, ethnicity and ancestry be used as universal proxies for genetic, social and socioeconomic issues related to otolaryngology conditions? Background: Historically, race, ethnicity and ancestry have been associated with otolaryngology […]
Two Techniques Compared for Laryngeal Botulinum Toxin Injection
Between electromyography (EMG)-guided and non-EMG-guided “point-touch” techniques, which is better in the laryngeal botulinum toxin (BTX) injection treatment of adductor spasmodic dysphonia (AdSD)? Background: AdSD is the most common form of […]
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