Risk of transmission of HPV to surgeons appears to be low, and evacuation of plume from surgical field is an effective strategy to prevent viral contamination

Risk of transmission of HPV to surgeons appears to be low, and evacuation of plume from surgical field is an effective strategy to prevent viral contamination
Without a gold standard test to diagnose nasal valve compromise, history and physical exam are key measures for distinguishing among septal, turbinate, and sidewall causes.
How cost effective is the use of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) for evaluating patients with idiopathic olfactory loss?
Are routine histopathologic diagnoses of cholesteatoma specimens necessary and cost effective?
One of the most debilitating adverse effects of acquired single-sided deafness (SSD) is the inability to experience the subtle nuances of music due to the loss of binaural hearing. Although this degradation is common in SSD patients, it is not unfixable.
Does peri-operative administration of anticoagulant therapy improve outcomes in patients having surgery for head and neck cancer?
Counseling from otolaryngologists and mental health professionals, coupled with technology, can help patients with unilateral hearing loss take an active role in their recovery
Should a physician try to convince a patient to consider potentially definitive therapy?
Antibiotic prophylaxis is effective when used in clean-contaminated oncologic surgery, but shouldn’t be used beyond 24 hours postoperatively