Physicians discuss ways to make care transitions smooth and smart as handoffs become more frequent

Physicians discuss ways to make care transitions smooth and smart as handoffs become more frequent
Observations, T&A common interventions for obstructive sleep events in infants; CT, MRI not useful for evaluation of ED patients with dizziness; combined use of EEA and TORS effective for skull base surgery; cartilaginous tissue regeneration with bioengineered trachea
Advances in microvascular free tissue transfer have driven up success rates
Otolaryngologists used telemedicine to provide care to patients in regions impacted by Hurricane Katrina
Store-and-forward programs, digitized medical imaging, and teleconferencing help physicians, patients connect remotely
Otolaryngologists say more information is needed to assess utility of post-treatment PET/CT scans for patients with HPV-related cancer
Lack of evidence to measure effectiveness of repeated imaging surveillance has led to institution-specific protocols, spirited debates
Snoring without OSA may contribute independently to cardiovascular disease and mortality
Autologous fat injections, and injectible fillers such as collagen and poly-L-lactic acid, can yield long-term results, but no definitive recommendation can be made
Most studies point toward hemithyroidectomy as adequate treatment for PTMC without sacrificing locoregional control