ENTtoday: July 2017

Research Highlights from the 2017 TRIO Annual Meeting

Investigators from around the country presented their findings at the 120th Annual Meeting of the Triological Society

Using Telemedicine in Otolaryngology

One use is real-time telemedicine, which is live, interactive, and can mimic a real-life encounter between a physician and a patient

Is At-Home Genetic Testing in the Best Interests of the Individual?

At-home genetic testing doesn’t offer a fully informed consent process, and individuals may not understand the serious implications of the information

How to Appropriately Discharge a Patient

Essential guidelines to ensure you are complying with law and avoiding exposure to medical malpractice or abandonment claims

CRS Impact on Patients with Cystic Fibrosis Not Well Known

Currently there is a lack of a validated disease specific, quality of life instrument, available to assess the impact of CRS on the pediatric CF patient population

In-Office KTP or PDL Treatment of VF Leukoplakia Effective for Disease Control

Either treatment is effective for disease control with minimal morbidity and preservation of voice quality

Type 1 Diabetes Can Impact Auditory Dysfunction

Among type 1 diabetics, the odds of hearing loss is higher as compared with controls

Isotretinoin Rinses May Be Beneficial in Chemoprevention of Recurrent OCSCC

Oral isotretinoin as chemoprophylaxis for patients treated for oral cavity squamous cell carcinoma, in situ disease, or dysplasia may be beneficial in decreasing recurrence rate

Risk Level Varies during Free Flap Reconstruction of Glossectomy Defects

Free flap reconstruction of glossectomy defects is associated with increased morbidity and operative time when compared with nonflap reconstruction

What Is the Evidence for Open Versus Closed Treatment of Mandibular Condylar Fractures In Adults?

The decision is one of the greatest debates within maxillofacial trauma

Is Cocaine a Safe Topical Agent For Use During Endoscopic Sinus Surgery?

The benefits of cocaine are unique in terms of its singular ability to both vasoconstrict and anesthetize the nasal mucosa

Ventilation Tubes in Middle Ear Effusion Post– Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma Radiation: To Insert or Not?

A gradual approach to the management of OME postradiotherapy is recommended