Study: Gastric Reflux a Risk Factor for Larnygopharyngeal Carcinoma
Frequent heartburn independently associated with squamous cancers of the pharynx and larynx
Features
The Role of Laryngoscopy and Videostroboscopy in Diagnosing Dysphonia
How to best evaluate voice disorders unclear
3D Printing Emerges as Tool for Otolaryngologists
Additive manufacturing enables physicians to create tracheal stents, ears
Departments
Special Reports
A Better Method for Diagnosing Midline Neck Masses
New research pinpoints pre-operative markers that can help distinguish between dermoid and thyroglossal duct cysts
Medical Education, Resident Focus
New Initiatives Aim to Improve Residency Application, Program Evaluation
Standardized recommendation letters, a new residency program review process, and enhanced accreditation system seek to streamline admissions, uphold physician excellence
Viewpoint
If Not Maintenance of Certification, What?
Why the American Board of Medical Specialties’ MOC program is valuable
Legal Matters
What Otolaryngologists Need to Know About the Physician Payment Sunshine Act
The federal act mandates disclosure of physician ownership and investments in healthcare manufacturers and group purchasing organizations
Career Development
Physician Background Checks Protect Patients, Health Care Providers
Otolaryngologist job candidates should be prepared for credential verification, reference checking and additional background investigations
Other
Case of the Month
Management of Bilateral Tinnitus and Nasal Tumor
A 53-year-old man with a one-month history of bilateral tinnitus. An MRI detected a sphenoid tumor incidentally, and a contrast-enhanced computed tomography scan revealed a partially enhanced tumor in the left sphenoidal sinus that destroyed part of the skull base.
Literature Review: A Roundup of Important Recent Studies
Wide variation in maximal medical therapy for CRS; "sinus headache" diagnosis and treatment; hospital-acquired conditions after HN cancer surgery uncommon but costly; tympanoplasty plus mastoidectomy in perforations; transoral BOT resection effective for OSA; type 1 GPT improves vocal outcomes in GI
TRIO Best Practices
Can Radiologic Imaging Replace Second-Look Procedures for Cholesteatoma?
Reserve follow-up monitoring by imaging for patients whose cholesteatoma has likely been completely eradicated
TRIO Best Practices
Does Concomitant Mastoidectomy Improve Outcomes for Tympanic Membrane Perforation Repair?
Mastoidectomy may not improve otologic outcomes following perforation repair
Pillsbury Receives Triological Society Gold Medal
Harold C. (Rick) Pillsbury III, MD, FACS, was presented with the Triological Society Gold Medal on April 12 during the society’s 116th Annual Meeting, held as a part of the Combined Otolaryngology Spring Meetings.