Computed tomography (CT) may be a better initial choice, but a dual approach is useful for a patient who may be a candidate for cochlear implant
Is Cartilage Preferable to Fascia Myringoplasty in Children?
Cartilage grafting has comparable postoperative hearing results to traditional fascia grafting in pediatric patients, as well as improvement in long-term closure of the tympanic membrane
Is Overnight Monitoring Required for Adult Patients Undergoing Surgery for Obstructive Sleep Apnea?
Overnight monitoring is advised for patients with higher preoperative apneic indices, and/or cardiovascular comorbidities, and those undergoing tongue base surgery who may be at higher risk for respiratory complications
Is Fixation of Mandible Fractures Urgent?
Delay in repairing mandible fractures post-injury can be associated with technical challenges and complications, but a delay of up to five days has not been shown to compromise outcomes in terms of bony union and occlusion.
Are Patient-Reported Voice Outcomes Better after Surgery or after Radiation for Treatment of T1 Glottic Carcinoma?
Voice outcomes are similar whether patients are treated with endoscopic surgical resection or radiation therapy (XRT).
What Is the Treatment of the Lateral Neck in Clinically Localized Sporadic Medullary Thyroid Cancer?
Can lateral neck dissection be withheld if imaging of the lateral neck is negative and there are positive central lymph nodes?
Is Topical Amphotericin B Efficacious in the Treatment of Chronic Rhinosinusitis?
Is there sufficient evidence to continue to recommend this treatment for patients diagnosed with CRS?
Are Hyoid Procedures a Reasonable Choice in the Surgical Treatment of OSA?
The role of hyoid procedures in the surgical management of SDB remains uncertain, as several reports have emerged questioning their potential benefit.
Are Post-Operative Hearing Results Better with Titanium Ossicular Reconstruction Prostheses?
Do the low weight, high rigidity and delicately engineered design of titanium prosthesis lead to superior hearing results?
Is Polysomnagraphy Required Prior to T+A for Diagnosis of OSA versus Mild Sleep Disordered Breathing in Children?
Polysomnography (PSG) has been recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics as the gold standard for the diagnosis of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) versus mild sleep disordered breathing (SDB) prior to tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy (T+A) in children. Mild SDB includes primary snoring and upper airway resistance syndrome. Controversy exists regarding the accuracy of history and physical exam (H+P) alone in children for the diagnosis of OSA versus mild SDB prior to T+A. Thus, PSG has been recommended to confirm the diagnosis