Facial paralysis, whether caused by a virus, tumor, trauma, or congenital abnormality, can be devastating to patients and significantly impact their quality of life, but new treatments and specialized facial nerve centers can make a big difference.
Otolaryngologists as Interview Sources Requires Thorough Topic Knowledge and Knowing How Media Works
In today’s media-saturated environment, an otolaryngologist’s chances of winding up as a mainstream media source have risen considerably. Although this can be personally and professionally rewarding, physicians must navigate a learning curve and consider some risks.
Talking to Patients Who Do Not Need Surgery
Having a better understanding of what is important to patients and educating patients and referring providers may help decrease the number of patients with an expectation that surgery is the only answer.
What Is the Role of Laryngeal Reinnervation Surgery for Adults with Unilateral Vocal Fold Paralysis?
The primary advantage of laryngeal reinnervation is prevention of denervation atrophy, which limits the long-term voice outcomes of static procedures. Recovery or maintenance of muscle tone is expected to lead to more symmetric vibratory masses, symmetric mucosal wave propagation, and improved voice quality.
Does Platelet-Rich Plasma Have a Therapeutic Role in Hair Restoration?
Platelet-rich plasma has a therapeutic role in hair restoration, with most trials examined having a low risk of bias.
Nuclear Medical Imaging Is Recommended in the Diagnosis and Management of Head and Neck Paragangliomas
Nuclear medical imaging is strongly recommended in the diagnosis of paragangliomas that are familial, SDHB variants, malignant, or potentially multifocal, but those that have classic presentations do not routinely require peptide receptor imaging.
Certain Approaches to Superior Semicircular Canal Dehiscence Repair Are Effective for Favorable Hearing Outcomes for Patients
Middle cranial fossa and transmastoid approaches to superior semicircular canal dehiscence repair are effective approaches that result in acceptable rates of favorable hearing outcomes for patients.
How to: Rapid Additive Manufacturing of a Superlight Obturator for Large Oronasal Fistula in Pediatric Patients
Rapid additive manufacturing of a superlight obturator for large oronasal fistula in pediatric patients are considered more comfortable, more cost-effective, and precise than conventional impression techniques
How to: Sternocleidomastoid Flap Augmentation of Tracheal Repair After Resection for Invasive Thyroid Cancer
Novel sternocleidomastoid flap augmentation of tracheal reconstructive technique for invasive thyroid cancer is designed to incorporate the sternocleido-mastoid muscle flap directly over the tracheal suture line to minimize the risk of anastomotic complications.
Intrathecal Gd-MRC demonstrated to be the most useful diagnostic method to detect CSF rhinorrhea
A multi-database search comparing the diagnostic accuracy among seven radiological methods in analyzing CSF rhinorrhea showed Gd-MRC to be significantly superior to other imaging methods regarding sensitivity and accuracy.
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