Mastoidectomy may not improve otologic outcomes following perforation repair

Mastoidectomy may not improve otologic outcomes following perforation repair
The optimal regimen is weekly debridement until normalization, or at least stabilization, of the endoscopic exam
Evidence exists for employing both selective neck dissection and modified radical neck dissection in this setting
A new book written by Roy Sessions, MD, takes a holistic approach to patients with cancer from psychological, moral and religious perspectives
Otolaryngologists to involve epidemiologists, mental health professionals, and others in patient education, follow-up care, and use of adjunctive hearing-assistance devices
Revised education model would let residents explore specialty earlier, help meet demand for more surgeons, otolaryngologist Randal S. Weber, MD, told physicians at the Triological Society’s 116th annual meeting during the Combined Otolaryngology Spring Meetings
Partial tonsillectomy is equivalent to total tonsillectomy for the treatment of obstructive symptoms in children; however the outcomes are not standardized and many studies are limited