Pediatric otolaryngology has advanced by leaps and bounds over the past couple of decades, but it’s the rise in subspecialties within the field that has lead to the most changes in practice.
Identifying Lentigo Maligna Often Requires a Multidisciplinary Approach
Doctors who deal with head and neck surgery often are the ones to first diagnose and potentially treat a variety of facial lesions-and they are more and more often finding themselves dealing with lentigo maligna.
Uncommon Surgical Technique Can Preserve Function after Throat Cancer Surgery
Short-and Long-Term Data Suggest Efficacy of Turbinate Ablation
Hypertrophy of the inferior turbinates is a frequent cause of chronic nasal obstruction. In the last several years, two new techniques have become available for reducing the tumor volume: radiofrequency volumetric tissue reduction (RFVTR) and coblation.
Otolaryngology Training Short on End-of-Life Care Advice
One presenter offers guidance on what otolaryngologists can do to offer comfort to their dying head and neck cancer patients
Pediatric Infections Cluster by Age
Certain serious childhood head and neck infections tend to occur in particular sites by age, according to research presented here at the meeting of the Southern Section of the Triological Society.
For Chronic Sinusitis, Give Antibiotics a Longer Chance to Work Before Surgery
Doctors should consider extending the course of antibiotics in patients with chronic sinusitis before giving up on conservative medical therapy and going forward to surgery, according to research presented here at the meeting of the Southern Section of the Triological Society.
Nonstandard Thinking Required to Meet the Challenge of Complex Sinus Conditions
Laryngopharyngeal Reflux Gaining Recognition as Distinct Disorder, Paving the Way for Research and Treatment
