ENTtoday: January 2023

These Women Have Risen as Leaders of Otolaryngology Associations

The shift to having more women assume otolaryngology leadership roles has been a slow build but the year 2023 may be remembered as the year of the woman in otolaryngology.

Artificial Intelligence Helps Otolaryngologists Give Excellent Patient Care

Artificial intelligence (AI) helps augment physicians’ abilities in diagnosis and treatment by sifting through vast amounts of data far faster than humans can.

Maintain Patience When Caring for Elderly Patients

The expression, “Patience is a virtue” has never been more true than for elderly patients you might see in your practice.

Gratitude, Reconnection, and Generosity Increase the Value of Our Peer Relationships

We are able to build strong connections with our colleagues now that the new year has begun.

Smartphone Apps are Useful Tools for Otolaryngology Residents and Clinicians

The utility of smartphone apps for medical residents can outweigh their distractions, particularly given that the technology is native to younger generations of physicians.

How To: Modified Endoscopic Dacryocystorhinostomy Nasal Mucoperiosteal Flap Technique

Due to its facial scar avoidance, better accuracy in locating the lacrimal sac, and decreased blood loss, endoscopic dacryocystorhinostomy (eDCR) has become much more popular than external approaches.

Smell and Taste Disorder Differences Seen Between Long-Term COVID-19 and non-COVID-19 Patients

Patients with COVID-19–related, long-term smell and taste disorders were younger, had a lower occurrence of anosmia/ageusia, and more often experienced distorted senses.

The Triological Society is Growing in Ethnic and Gender Diversity as Well as Thesis Acceptance

Results showed a steady increase in thesis acceptance rates, almost tripling from the 1990 to 1994 period to the 2015 to 2019 period.

No Persistent Postoperative Swallowing Dysfunction Following Pharyngeal Surgery in Patients with Obstructive Sleep Apnea

Pharyngeal upper airway surgery in patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) resulted in no significant, persistent adverse change in swallowing function.

Do the Principles of Adult Learning Maximize Training Efficiency and Efficacy for Pediatric Otolaryngologists?

Pediatric otolaryngologists who apply adult learning principles with trainees will maximize both the efficiency and efficacy of the learning process.

Prolonged Operative Time Associated with Multiple Adverse Outcomes in Endoscopic Sinonasal Surgery

Prolonged operative time is associated with several adverse outcomes following endoscopic sinonasal surgery, including prolonged hospital length of stay, overall surgical complications, and bleeding.

Nasal Discharge the Sole Symptom Improved by Nasal Saline Treatment in Patients with Acute Rhinosinusitis

Nasal discharge was the only symptom significantly improved by nasal saline treatment in patients with acute rhinosinusitis.

How To: Induced Paresis for Awake Laryngoscopy Procedures

Awake in-office procedures may be the preferred treatment method for many patients who require multiple interventional treatments of the larynx, especially those at risk of being put under general anesthesia.

How To: Nasopharyngectomy without Maxillary Swing via a Combined Open Lateral and Endoscopic Approach

This method combines a lateral transcervical approach to provide proximal internal carotid artery (ICA) control and early visualization without the morbidity of a maxillary swing.

How To: Multilayered Closure of Oronasal and Oroantral Fistula Using Intranasal and Intraoral Flaps

Multilayered repair of OAF–ONF using a pedicled intranasal flap combined with an intraoral local flap facilitated excellent closure in patients.

What Is the Role of Induction Chemotherapy in the Treatment of Locally Advanced Sinonasal Squamous Cell Carcinoma?

Sinonasal neoplasms have a wide spectrum of histopathologies and biological behaviors, but close proximity to critical structures, such as the skull base and orbit, can make surgical resection a challenge.

Does Surgery for Nasal Obstruction Improve Eustachian Tube Dysfunction?

Eustachian tube dysfunction (ETD) is often associated with nasal obstruction and inferior turbinate hypertrophy; is nasal surgery an option?