Patients having significant airway improvement in the upper pharynx with mandibular advancement (MA) during drug-induced sleep endoscopy (DISE) appear less likely to succeed with hypoglossal nerve stimulation (HGNS).
MRI Induction Room as Safe as OR for Pediatric Patients Undergoing DISE
There were no significant complications for drug-induced sleep endoscopies (DISE) performed on child patients in the operating room or in the MRI induction room.
Otolaryngologists Well-Positioned for Diagnosis, Treatment of Pediatric Patients with Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Esophagoscopy with biopsy is an important adjunct to airway endoscopy in children with refractory aerodigestive symptoms
Awake Laryngology Procedures Save Time, Money
Of ce-based laryngology procedures have a favorable cost comparison with their OR counterparts
Sleep Endoscopy, Cine MRI Most Effective in Identifying Pediatric OSA Obstruction Sites
Drug-induced sleep endoscopy and cine MRI are the most commonly reported tools to identify obstruction sites for children with persistent OSA
Endoscopic, External Dacryocystorhinostomy Compared for Nasolacrimal Obstruction
Research suggests external DCR provides better outcomes after one year, but endoscopic DCR is evolving with similar outcomes
X-Ray, Nasal Endoscopy and Adenoid Hypertrophy in Children
Flexible nasal endoscopy best to gauge adenoid size; lateral neck x-ray can be used for children unable to cooperate with endoscopy
Odynophagia a Warning Sign and Indication for Timely Endoscopy
Should the symptom of odynophagia be considered a warning sign for esophageal cancer or other significant esophageal pathology?
Is Post-Operative Stenting Necessary in Endoscopic Dacryocystorhinostomy?
Endoscopic DCR without stenting reduces intensity of post-operative management, avoids potential for stent-related complications, and offers comparable patient outcomes
Sinonasal Cavity Synechiae Common in ESS Patients With CRS
How common are synechiae in chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) patients who have endoscopic sinus surgery (ESS)?