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Meeting Reimbursement Criteria for Otolaryngologic Procedures
Studies show that reimbursement for otolaryngology services is generally below the federal benchmark.
Repair of Type 1 Laryngeal Cleft
There is significant debate in the literature on diagnosis and the ideal approach to treatment when sequelae are present with congenetial laryngal cleft.
How to: Post-COVID-19 Airway Stenosis: Tracheal Resection-Anastomosis Using The Tritube Ventilation
Up to 12% of all COVID-19 patients may need intensive care unit admission for severe interstitial pneumonia, with possible long-term endotracheal intubation for mechanical ventilation, but prolonged endotracheal intubation can lead to mucosal injury and inflammation, granulation tissue formation, perichondritis, and subsequent stenotic scar tissue development.
Is “See One, Do One, Teach One” the Best Way to Learn Procedures?
Surgical procedural training originated from the Halstedian apprenticeship model, which relies on sheer volume for graded responsibility to achieve “see one, do one, teach one.”
Videofluoroscopic Swallow Study and Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallow—Which Is Superior?
Accurate assessment of the safety of oral feeds is essential in the pediatric population to avoid the risks of unsafe feeding or unnecessary restrictions.
How Surgical Ergonomics Impact Surgeon Wellbeing, Outcomes, and Careers
COSM 2023 Sessions: A Review of Otolaryngology Topics
In April 2023, we listed a variety of topics at the 2023 Combined Otolaryngology Spring Meetings (COSM) in Boston that had piqued the interest of ENTtoday’s physician editor Robin W. Lindsay, MD. This time, we’ve taken a closer look and highlighted some of the topics chosen.
Nutrition Is Vital for Patients with Head and Neck Cancer
The nutritional impact of head and neck cancer (HNC) doesn’t begin with diagnosis: approximately 30% of affected patients are malnourished prior to diagnosis and treatment and need a multidisciplinary care plan that begins before treatment, continues during therapy, and extends well after treatment.
Otolaryngology Doctor–Patient Interactions Are Increasingly Under the Microscope
It may seem reasonable to assume that a five-star physician provides better care than a four-star physician, but patient ratings can vary wildly, with one patient giving a five-star review for an “excellent doctor” and another leaving a three-star review for “the most responsive doctor that we’ve ever seen.”
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