Panel discussions and keynote speeches stress importance of education, mentorship for medical trainees, and physician role in healthcare costs at the Triological Society’s Combined Sections Meeting in Miami Beach, Fla. in January
Does Exposure to Laser Plume Place the Surgeon at High Risk for Acquiring Clinical HPV Infection?
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
Are Diagnostic Tests Useful for Nasal Valve Compromise?
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.
MRIs Not Cost Effective for Evaluating Idiopathic Olfactory Loss
How cost effective is the use of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) for evaluating patients with idiopathic olfactory loss?
Limited Histopathology Adequate for Evaluating Routine Cholesteatoma Cases
Are routine histopathologic diagnoses of cholesteatoma specimens necessary and cost effective?
How to Help Patients With Single-Sided Deafness Relearn Music
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.
Anticoagulation Not Necessary to Prevent DVT After Head-Neck Surgery
Does peri-operative administration of anticoagulant therapy improve outcomes in patients having surgery for head and neck cancer?
Psychosocial Aspects of Single-Sided Deafness Important to Consider in Patient Care
Counseling from otolaryngologists and mental health professionals, coupled with technology, can help patients with unilateral hearing loss take an active role in their recovery
New Hearing Aid Systems, Surgeries Available to Rehabilitate Single-Sided Deafness
How to Handle an Otolaryngology Patient Who Declines Treatment
Should a physician try to convince a patient to consider potentially definitive therapy?
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