In this How I Do It article, a single-port endoscopic removal of forehead osteoma technique for otolaryngologists and the associated outcomes are described.
Patients with Oropharyngeal Cancer Report Taste Changes Following TORS
Self-reported taste changes in patients with oropharyngeal cancer who have had TORS are frequent; suspension time and glossopharyngeal nerve injury are unlikely to cause symptomatic TDs.
Full-Extension Eyebrow Approach with Supraorbital Nerve Preservation for Frontal Sinus Tumors
This full-extension eyebrow approach allows full exposure of the frontal sinus with a large osteoplastic bone flap and preservation of the supraorbital nerve.
Novel Documentation of Supplemental Margins Using iPad Annotation of 3D Surgical Models with Procreate
The Procreate application was utilized on iPad Pro to intraoperatively annotate 3D renderings of head and neck surgical defects and resection specimens. By using Procreate on an iPad, the surgeon could annotate intraoperatively without breaking scrub to indicate the breadth of supplemental margins harvested in real time.
Increased Antibiotic Prescribing Period Associated with Delayed Head and Neck Cancer Diagnosis
Delayed head and neck cancer diagnosis delays due to increased antibiotic prescribing periods are known to be harmful to patients.
Data Show Trend Toward Increased Use of and Improved Complication Rates for Endoscopic Transsphenoidal Approach to Pituitary Tumors
In recent years, rates of an endoscopic approach to pituitary tumors use have increased. Literature comparing postoperative outcomes of various approaches has been mixed.
Dynamic Risk Stratification Tool Effective in Predicting Postoperative Tall Cell Variant Papillary Thyroid Cancer Course
A Dynamic Risk Stratification tool showed that patients with postoperative tall cell variant papillary thyroid cancer who achieve an excellent overall response to therapy at any point during follow-up have significantly improved outcomes.
Why Wait Until After Surgery? The Case for Pre-habilitation in Head and Neck Cancer Care
Multimodal pre-habilitation and rehabilitation have been an important topics in the literature, aiming to combat modifiable patient factors like sarcopenia, malnutrition, and psychological status.
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.
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