ENTtoday: August 2020

Otolaryngologists Share the Advocacy Work that Inspires Them

Physicians can be powerful advocates for causes they believe in. Here are some examples.

How to Make Your Patients Feel Safe Enough to Come Back During the COVID-19 Pandemic

With new COVID-19 precautions in place, otolaryngologists are seeing an increase in patient visits, despite patient reluctance.

A Look at the Latest Research on Subglottic Stenosis

Researchers are looking into how to control the inflammatory process at the core of subglottic stenosis (SGS).

Successful Reopening Plans for ENT Practices Emphasize Safety

Masks, Plexiglas shields at check-in counters, and telemedicine are the new normal in otolaryngology, physicians say.

An Update on Progress Toward Subcertification in Complex Pediatric Otolaryngology

The training pathway for pediatric otolaryngologists will require completion of an ACGME-accredited fellowship and satisfaction of the eligibility criteria.

Publishers Are Making All COVID-19 Research Freely Available

Medical journals around the world are opening access to COVID-19-related research for public viewing to ensure timely access to information and to share research that may slow the pandemic.

How to Prepare for the Aftermath of COVID-19

Here are key practices providers should focus on to create a safer, more stable environment for patients while remaining vigilant for a COVID-19 resurgence.

Former Surgeon Uses Fine Motor Skills to Create Art after Retirement

Hemendra Bhatnagar, MD, applies the exceptional fine motor skills he once used in surgeries to paint landscapes and create woodwork.

Overview of EHR-Derived COVID-19 Symptoms Prior to Testing May Lead to Earlier Diagnoses

Understanding temporal dynamics of COVID-19 patient symptoms could provide fine-grained resolution to guide clinical decision-making.

Voice and Airway Presentations of Patients with Chronic Pain Syndromes Are Clinically Indistinguishable

The voice and airway presentation of patients with FMS, IBS, and/or CFS suggests that these disorders may be different clinical manifestations of a shared pathophysiology.

MRI Induction Room as Safe as OR for Pediatric Patients Undergoing DISE

There were no significant complications for drug-induced sleep endoscopies (DISE) performed on child patients in the operating room or in the MRI induction room.

Endoscopic Stapes Surgery Is a Valid Alternative to the Microscope

Endoscopic and microscopic stapes surgery have similar audiological success, but some data suggest lower chorda tympani injury and postoperative taste disturbance risk with the endoscope.

Voice Rest Does Not Impact Laser Resection Results for Superficial Vocal Cord Lesions

A look at whether a prescription of voice rest has a meaningful impact on vocal outcomes following CO2 laser resection of superficial
vocal cord lesions.

Scribes May Be Useful in Providing High-Level Otolaryngology Care

Patient satisfaction was neither impaired nor improved by the presence of a scribe in the otolaryngology clinic.

Is Endolymphatic Sac Surgery Beneficial for Ménière’s Disease?

ESS can be considered in patients that are refractory to medical management as a non-destructive option, as risk to hearing is low.

What Is the Role of Laryngoscopy in Angioedema Isolated to the Lips, Without Laryngeal Symptoms?

Patients with isolated face and lip angioedema, with no signs/symptoms of laryngeal and pharyngeal involvement, can be individually assessed for the need of laryngoscopy.