Practice Focus

Is Percutaneous Dilational Tracheotomy Equivalent to Traditional Open Surgical Tracheotomy With Regard to Peri-Operative and Post-Operative Complications?

November 1, 2013

PDT appears to be a safe alternative to open surgical tracheotomy, although it may increase risk of asymptomatic tracheal stenosis

November 1, 2013

How common are synechiae in chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) patients who have endoscopic sinus surgery (ESS)?

November 1, 2013

How effective is intratympanic steroid injection (ITSI) in treating idiopathic tinnitus?

November 1, 2013

Can risk factors for bilateral hearing loss (HL) be used to predict HL among infants who do not pass the initial newborn hearing screening?

November 1, 2013

Can laryngeal allergic reactions be mitigated with inhaled corticosteroids and ß2-agonists?

November 1, 2013

What risk factors can predict 30-day unplanned readmission in hospitalized otolaryngology patients?

October 1, 2013

Treating presbycusis with cochlear implantation can improve elderly patients’ quality of life, improve overall health

October 1, 2013

A 64-year-old woman presents to the ED with shortness of breath

October 1, 2013

Prenatal exposure to second-hand smoke found to heighten risk of otitis media and hearing loss in adolescents

October 1, 2013

Atresiaplasty offers best opportunity for hearing improvement in patients with a Jahrsdoerfer score of grade 6 or higher