In endoscopic endonasal surgery for anterior skull base lesions, maximizing the anterior sphenoidotomy in the superior part is crucial for ensuring direct visualization and creating a wide working corridor. Authors describe a technique they devised that maximizes upper anterior sphenoidotomy while preserving the olfactory mucosa.
Cholesterol granulomas produce significant quantities of BTP, potentially resulting in erroneous diagnoses of CSF leakage.
There is a notable association between loneliness and an increased risk of HL.
Study results suggest that the sweep frequency impedance (SFI) method will lead to more accurate predictions of middle-ear dysfunctions in clinical settings as compared to conventional tympanometry.
When used at a high frequency, R-Ls pose an environmental benefit over SUD-Ls, although SUD-Ls have significant advantages in various situations.
There are significant inconsistencies in surgeon-posted before and after facelift photos found on Instagram concerning size, rotation, brightness, and more.
ENTtoday Debuts SUO Corner: The landscape of graduate medical education (GME) is undergoing a significant transformation, driven by an increased emphasis on outcomes, accountability, standardization, and equity. In otolaryngology, these shifts have highlighted the spectrum of educational resources and faculty available in different residency programs, as well as the differences in how trainees are taught, assessed, and prepared for independent practice.
A “great bedside manner” is a difficult entity to quantify or define—it is akin to the old saw of “I will know it when I see it”; however, we can identify many elements of what patients have indicated are part of its fabric and presentation. The bedside manner, as viewed over the centuries, is a changing construct, with generational considerations, and is subject to new environments in medical diagnoses and treatments.
Chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) is among the most prevalent chronic medical conditions globally. A survey of Canadian households reported the prevalence of CRS to be 5%. CRS is a clinical syndrome defined by persistent symptomatic inflammation of the mucosa in the nasal cavities and sinuses. A common subtype of CRS is CRS with nasal polyps (CRSwNP), which is identified through endoscopy or imaging
ENTtoday strives to be inclusive and representative of all voices across the otolaryngology field. As part of this effort, we’re excited to welcome two new editorial board members, Alexandra Berges, […]