Routine use of prophylactics in clean otologic surgery is not supported by evidence, and their role in contaminated cases warrants more research

Routine use of prophylactics in clean otologic surgery is not supported by evidence, and their role in contaminated cases warrants more research
Patient outcomes are good regardless of whether postoperative stents are used, but repair without stents lessens intensity of postsurgical management and avoids potential for stent-related complications
Are measurements of real-world clinical outcomes other than the apnea-hypopnea index (AHI) useful in managing obstructive sleep apnea (OSA)?
Are larynx cancer tumor genetic biomarkers predictive of outcome?
What types of iatrogenic facial nerve injuries (IFNIs) are most likely to occur in which circumstances?
Is it cost effective for primary care physicians (PCPs) to obtain a CT scan prior to treatment/referral in patients presenting with chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) symptoms?
When salvage laryngectomy is required in the setting of recurrent cancer after primary irradiation or chemoradiation therapy, is elective neck dissection always indicated?
Is there a difference in the effect on the bone conduction threshold of two different techniques of penetrating the stapes footplate during otosclerosis surgery?
Does monopolar cautery use adversely affect an existing cochlear implant?