Postoperative cerebrospinal fluid leak, smoking status, and non-Caucasian ethnicity are associated with significantly increased costs following endoscopic transphenoidal pituitary surgery.
What Are Practice Patterns in Peritonsillar Abscess Management?
Current heterogeneity in peritonsillar abscess management includes differences in workup, investigation, and post-discharge analgesic prescription.
Multi-institutional Review Offers Basis for Management of Failed Free Flaps to Head and Neck
The recipient site of the initial failed free flap is the most important factor affecting its management and, in many cases, a second free flap in the acute setting is appropriate.
No Significant Evidence to Support Neck Drain Insertion After Thyroidectomies
The practice of neck drain insertions in patients undergoing thyroidectomies is associated with higher risks of hematomas and surgical site infections, and longer hospital stays.
Sarcopenia Significantly Associated with Poorer Overall Survival of Patients with Head and Neck Cancers
Pretreatment sarcopenia as radiologically defined by decreased skeletal muscle index (SMI) or skeletal muscle mass (SMM) correlates with poor survival in HNC patients.
Regression Not a Negative Prognostic Indicator of Primary Cutaneous Head–Neck Melanoma
A look at the impact of regression on sentinel node status and the likelihood of recurrence in primary cutaneous melanoma of the head and neck.
Rates of Post-Transoral Robotic Surgery Hemorrhage Are Low
Although the incidence of post-TORS hemorrhage is low, large tumors, perioperative anti-coagulation, and prior radiation are associated with significantly increased risk of this event.
No Association Between Circulating Tumor Cells and Locally Advanced and Metastatic SCC of the Head and Neck Prognosis
Circulating tumor cells are not associated with prognosis in patients with locally advanced and metastatic squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck (SCCHN), but circulating tumor cells (CTCs) are present.
Temporal Bone Metastasis Should Be Considered in Certain Symptomatic Patients
Temporal bone metastasis (TBM) is uncommon but should be considered in patients with subacute otologic symptoms or facial palsy and history of distant malignancy.
Patient Trust Is Predictive of Comfort Level with Overlapping Surgery and Trainee Independence
Efforts to increase patient comfort with overlapping surgery and surgical training should include strategies to address past negative experiences and foster trust in trainees and the delegation process.
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