Is elective neck dissection beneficial for patients with oral cavity squamous cell carcinomas (SCCs) of the maxillary alveolus or the hard palate to predict occult metastasis?
US Effective Initial Localization Study in Patients with Primary Hyperparathyroidism
Can ultrasound replace sestamibi scans in the pre-operative evaluation of patients with primary hyperparathyroidism?
PEG Dependence May Inhibit Swallowing Post-Irradiation
Does percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) use cause dysphagia in head and neck cancer patients? Background: PEG use is common in patients who undergo radiotherapy for head and neck cancer to […]
Researchers Develop Clinically Relevant Animal Model for Subglottic Injury
Can a clinically aligned, reproducible model for subglottic injury be developed? Background: Animal models for subglottic stenosis (SGS) have been invaluable in understanding the underlying mechanisms and in developing new […]
No Benefit from Post-Operative Corticosteroids in Pediatric Tonsillectomy Patients
Does the administration of systemic steroids during the post-operative course affect the morbidity associated with tonsillectomy surgery? Background: Tonsillectomy is one of the most common surgical procedures performed in North […]
Ingestion of Wire-Bristle Grill Cleaners Is Medical Grilling Hazard
What medical hazard exists from outdoor grills? Background: Esophageal foreign bodies are frequently encountered in the primary care and emergency department setting and commonly require otolaryngology consultation for removal. In […]
Sinus Surgery Checklist Standardizes Practice and Safety Tasks
How does implementation of an endoscopic sinus surgery (ESS) checklist affect safe surgical practices specific to ESS? Background: ESS is one of the most common surgical procedures performed by otolaryngologists. […]
Alkaline Drinking Water May Benefit Patients with Reflux Disease
Does commercially available alkaline drinking water reduce pepsin activity? Background: Pepsin, a key enzyme in the pathogenesis of both laryngopharyngeal and esophageal reflux disease, requires acid for its activation. Excessive […]
Various Factors Impact Bleeding Following Tonsil Surgery
What are the risk factors for the frequency and severity of bleeding episodes following tonsillectomy (TE), tonsillotomy (TO) or adenoidectomy (AE)? Background: TE, TO and AE are the most frequent surgeries […]
Tonsillectomy Specimen Analysis Not Cost Effective
Is pathological evaluation of routine pediatric tonsillectomy specimens necessary? Background: Although adenotonsillectomy for hypertrophic tonsils and adenoids or chronic tonsillitis remains one of the most common procedures performed in the U.S., […]
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