Expert physician panelists shared their advice on the many ways of surgically repairing a hole in the eardrum at a session during the 2022 Triological Society Combined Sections Meeting.
Treatment for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) continues to advance, from the increasingly sophisticated realm of wearables to new techniques for implantable devices.
Today’s residency programs are developing recruitment tools with an eye toward achieving high-performing residency classes whose trainees are a suitable fit for their programs’ culture and mission.
Our specialty was initially worried about whether we would have enough otolaryngologists when we perhaps should have been worrying about whether we might have too many.
How vestibular schwannoma (VS) position relative to the internal auditory canal (IAC) axis can be used along with tumor size to predict postoperative facial outcomes.
Most patients who receive vocal fold lipoaugmentation for glottal insufficiency experience a long-term benefit, although improvements in voice and swallowing taper over time.
The ventral surface of the upper lateral cartilage can provide additional mucosa for incorporation into a superior advancement flap to achieve successful closure for larger septal perforations.
In a retrospective cohort study of 1,057 adult patients, the incidence of post-tonsillectomy hemorrhage (PTH) was low, and no association between non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) use and PTH rate was found.
For surgeons, adverse events such as medical errors and complications can result in guilt, anxiety, reduced confidence, burnout, depression, and reduced quality of life.
Language and terminology in medical and science journals must be accurate, clear, and precise, and must reflect fairness, equity, and consistency in use and reporting of race and ethnicity.
Now that we’re exiting the pandemic stage, it’s time to brainstorm ways to build back our connections to each other and with our local communities.