What factors influence intraoperative and postoperative costs associated with total laryngectomy (TL) and bilateral neck dissection (BND)? Background: Given the current environment of health care reform, the ability to respond to […]
Factors to Consider in Preventing Laryngeal Injury Following Intubation
Does the duration of intubation, size of endotracheal tube or type of endotracheal tube impact the degree of laryngeal injury following intubation? Background: The incidence of laryngeal injury following intubation remains […]
Reviewers ID Reflux Disease Clinical Guidelines
What are the areas of agreement and controversy in clinical practice guidelines for reflux disease, and is it feasible to create a clinical protocol for otolaryngologists? Background: With the movement in […]
Patients Respond to Oral BRAF Inhibitor
In patients with stage IV melanoma with distant metastases, what is the response rate to an oral inhibitor of the protein kinase BRAF? Background: There are few effective therapies for patients […]
Treatment Success Poor for Age-Related Vocal Fold Atrophy
What is the perceived treatment success for patients with vocal fold atrophy? Background: Estimates for the number of elderly people with voice problems range from 4 percent to 30 percent. There […]
Study Raises Questions about Angioedema Management
What are the criteria for airway intervention in patients with angioedema? Background: Angioedema is painless edema of the mucosal and cutaneous surfaces. The more common type is hereditary and is caused […]
Larygnopharyngeal Reflux Changes Laryngeal Mucosa
How does reflux affect laryngeal tissue quality? Background: Laryngopharyngeal reflux has deleterious effects on the larynx. Due to the poor intrinsic protective mechanisms in this tissue, damage occurs at a higher […]
Large Study IDs Risk Factors for Hemorrhage After Tonsillectomy
What are the main risk factors associated with postoperative hemorrhage following tonsillectomy? Background: The most serious risk associated with tonsillectomy is postoperative hemorrhage, with previous reports linking it to operative technique. […]
Laryngeal EMG Is Best Technique to Differentiate Arytenoid Dislocation from Unilateral Vocal Fold Paralysis
What are the incidence, diagnosis, laryngeal findings and management of arytenoid dislocation as a separate entity from vocal fold paralysis? Background: A rare clinical entity, arytenoid dislocation commonly presents with hoarseness, […]
Disposable Sterile Sheaths Effective Against Cross-Contamination
What is the efficacy of sterile sheath use to prevent cross-contamination when using a fiberoptic nasopharyngolaryngoscope (FNPL) in an otolaryngology clinic? Background: After each use of FNPL, the endoscope must be […]
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