Over the past few decades, a transition toward culture-directed antibiotics has shifted the treatment paradigm of SBO toward primary medical management, with mortality rates now decreasing to 10-20% compared to 50% initially.
What Are the Predictors of Success with Hypoglossal Nerve Stimulation?
HNS was approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration in 2014 as a treatment option for patients with moderate to severe OSA who cannot tolerate CPAP.
Can Calcitonin Levels Guide Prophylactic Neck Dissection in Sporadic Medullary Thyroid Carcinoma?
Medullary thyroid carcinoma (MTC) comprises less than 5% of thyroid cancers but is responsible for more than 10% of deaths related to thyroid cancer.
Can Anticoagulation Be Safely Continued in Most Otolaryngologic/Head and Neck Surgery?
Antithrombotic management is a key component of surgical optimization, as it necessitates balancing the risk of a peri-operative thrombotic event with the risk of bleeding.
What Is the Optimal Method for Margin Assessment in Oral Cavity Carcinoma?
Although en bloc resection remains the standard of care for primary treatment of oral cavity squamous cell carcinomas (OCSCC), methods of intra-operative assessment of margins vary.
When Should We Recommend Intracapsular Tonsillectomy in Pediatric Patients?
Intracapsular tonsillectomy is a safe and effective method for performing tonsillectomy and should be included in future clinical practice guidelines for tonsillectomy.
Where Does Hypoglossal Nerve Stimulator Implant Fit in the Surgical Management Algorithm of Obstructive Sleep Apnea?
Hypoglossal Nerve Stimulator therapy is an effective and safe surgical option for patients with moderate to severe OSA who cannot tolerate PAP therapy.
Is p16 Testing Sufficient as a Surrogate for HPV-Related Squamous Cell Carcinoma?
The use of p16 as a surrogate marker for HPV has gained traction, but is it sufficient as a surrogate for HPV-related squamous cell carcinoma?
Established Adult Tracheostomy Tube Exchange: How Often Is Enough?
The timing of tracheostomy tube changes should be tailored to each individual case.
Objective Testing for Patients with Suspected Laryngopharyngeal Reflux Requires a More Specific Approach
Objective testing for patients with suspected LPR is indicated if the patient presents with typical alarm symptoms, after empiric treatment fails to improve symptoms, or to ensure the need for long-term therapy or surgical interventions.
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