Practice Focus

Safety Profile of Novel Oral Anticoagulants an Improvement Over Traditional Anticoagulants, Antiplatelets for Epistaxis

September 19, 2021

A look at the impact of novel oral anticoagulants (NOAC) on the risk of epistaxis and its severity.

Physical Assault Is Increasingly the Most Significant Mechanism of Operative Facial Trauma in Adults

September 19, 2021

Operative middle and upper maxillofacial trauma decreased over a 17-year period, with assault identified as the most significant mechanism of trauma overall.

Data Shows Increasing Lack of Diversity within Elite Surgical Specialties, Especially Otolaryngology

September 19, 2021

Significant disparities exist in medical school enrollment for minority students and achievement of full professorship in otolaryngology, surgery, and internal medicine.

Should Oral Antibiotics Be Prescribed Routinely Post-Endoscopic Sinus Surgery?

September 19, 2021

The current level 1 evidence does not support the routine use of oral antibiotics postoperatively.

Should Exogenous Estrogens Be Stopped for Surgery in Transgender Women?

September 15, 2021

The practice of discontinuing estrogen therapy for two weeks prior to surgery should be weighed against individual risk factors, mode of administration, and side effects.

Why Facial Plastic Surgeons Should Consider Bringing More Surgical Procedures In-House

September 15, 2021

There are compelling reasons why office-based surgery has become more popular: It’s a comfortable alternative for patients, and it gives practitioners control over everything from staffing to sutures.

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The Future of Robotic Surgery in Otolaryngology

September 15, 2021

Transoral robotic surgery (TORS) is expanding to include patients with HPV-related cancers.

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Allergies Are Not Just a Stuffy Nose. Here’s a Look at Other Symptoms

September 15, 2021

Studies have elucidated possible links between allergies and ear and throat complaints, suggesting that clinicians should consider allergies when managing conditions such as eustachian tube disorder and laryngitis.

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Hearing Impairment in Pediatric Population Associated with Higher Prevalence of Loneliness

August 19, 2021

Most existing studies have found that hearing impairment results in a higher prevalence of social isolation and loneliness in the pediatric population.

Transorbital Endoscopic Repair a Feasible Approach for Select Patients with Frontal Sinus Cerebrospinal Fluid Leaks

August 19, 2021

Transorbital endoscopic approach (TOEA) is a safe, minimally disruptive alternative for definitive management of frontal sinus cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leak in well-selected primary or revision cases.