ENTtoday: July 2015

Electronic Health Records Pros, Cons Debated by Otolaryngologists

Panelists at Triological Society meeting discuss impact of EHRs on patient safety, federal regulations surrounding them, professionalism in using them

Immunotherapy Benefits for Treating Allergic Rhinitis

Research finds patients with seasonal allergies not well controlled by medication can be offered sublingual tablet immunotherapy

Neuroradiology Experts Provide Insight Into Otology Imaging

Researchers at Triological Society conference discuss diagnostic usage of computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging for otologic disease

Approach to Medical Mishaps Reduces Malpractice Claims

University of Michigan Health System patients who experience bad outcomes get apology from physician, compensation if doctor or hospital is at fault

Internal Due Diligence Review Critical for Physician Practices

Periodic reviews of internal operations, compliance with the law can help you discover and correct problems in your practice

WATCH THIS: Primary Headache Syndrome vs. Chronic Rhinosinusitis

Stilianos Kountakis, MD, PhD, and Joshua Yelverton, MD, discuss the differences in sinonasal symptoms and clinical findings between patients with primary headache syndrome and chronic rhinosinusitis.

Race Prognostic Factor for Overall Survival for Laryngeal Squamous Cell Carcinoma

Studies show African-Americans have significantly worse five-year overall survival compared with white, Hispanic, Asian patients

Computed Tomography Not Accurate Identifier for Extracapsular Spread in Cervical Lymph Node Metastases from Head-and-Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma

Evidence suggests CT accuracy for ECS detection poor in HPV-positive patients

Empty Nose Syndrome Surgery Benefits Some, But Not All Patients

Research shows surgical intervention can result in clinical improvement, but up to 21% of patients report only marginal improvement

Neurogenic Cough Is Often a Diagnosis of Exclusion

Research suggests patient discussion should inform first line of treatment

Dramatic Increase in Endoscopic Sinus Surgery Since 2000

Highest rates of increase seen in East South Central states; greatest changes have occured in frontal sinus surgery

Chronic Rhinosinusitis: Cardinal Symptoms Change in Surgery, Medical Therapy

Endoscopic sinus surgery yields significantly greater improvement in cardinal symptoms compared with medical therapy alone

When Do Ranulas Require a Cervical Approach?

Research recommends a cervical approach for revision cases, large pseudocysts to confirm diagnosis and allow placement of drain through neck

Surgical Smoke: How Can It Be Safely Handled?

Recommendations suggest evidence-based guidelines, legal mandates be instated to increase compliance with measures to offset dangers of inhaling surgical smoke