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New Cerumen Guidelines Development Process Reflects AAO-HNS’s Methodical Approach

In September, the American Association of Otolaryngologists-Head and Neck Surgeons (AAO-HNS) published the first clinical practice guidelines on the removal of impacted cerumen (Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 2008;139:S1-S21).

Age, Experience Factors in Predicting Failure of Subglottic Stenosis Procedures

Physicians have suggested that the likelihood of failure of surgery to correct subglottic stenosis appears to be related to the age of the child at the time of treatment and whether the child is being treated at a tertiary care facility.

Medical Simulation: Limited Funding Limits the Possibilities: Part 2 of 2 articles

At first glance, the Otolaryngology Surgery Simulation Center at Montefiore Medical Center in New York resembles a traditional temporal bone dissection lab.

Transoral Laser Microsurgery a Viable Option for Head and Neck Patients

Transoral laser microsurgery (TLM) is a relatively new treatment in the United States and is a viable option for several types of head and neck cancer, allowing physicians to target tumors without needing to surgically disassemble the patient, according to the experts interviewed for this article.

Dartmouth Atlas Takes Aim at Excess Utilization of Medical Resources

According to Dartmouth Atlas (DA) researchers, too much of a good thing may be a bad thing-including doctor visits, medical tests, procedures and days spent in the hospital.

Report from the Society of University Otolaryngologists

This is the first in a series of upcoming articles from the Society of University Otolaryngologists-Head and Neck Surgeons (SUO).