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., […]
Novel Method Overcomes Nasal Discomfort in Office-Based Laser Surgery
What can be done to help patients with narrow nasal passages and/or nasal discomfort during office-based laser laryngeal surgery? Background: Although channeled flexible laryngoscopes have permitted a transnasal approach for biopsies, […]
Swallowing Function After TLM + Adjuvant Therapy
For patients with advanced-stage oropharyngeal cancer, how does transoral laser microsurgery (TLM) + adjuvant therapy impact swallowing function? Background: For survival reasons, patients with advanced oropharyngeal cancer have elected adjuvant therapy, […]
What’s the Best Way to Use Outpatient Physician Extenders?
Are physician extenders a valuable asset to an outpatient otolaryngology practice? Background: Use of physician extenders, nurse practitioners and physician assistants is increasing in specialty and subspecialty medicine. The field of […]
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