Literature Reviews

Diagnosis of Supraglottitis in the Post-Immunization Era

What are the demographics, presentation, interventions and outcomes of acute supraglottitis in the era following widespread immunization against Haemophilus influenza type b? Background: The overall incidence of acute supraglottitis has decreased […]

Mandible Vascularized Bone Graft Reconstruction Successful in BRONJ

Does vascularized bone reconstruction provide optimum reconstruction among patients with bisphosphonate-related osteonecrosis of the jaw (BRONJ)? Background: Bisphosphonates, a commonly prescribed class of medications used in the treatment of multiple myeloma […]

Dysphagia May Lengthen Hospital Stay

Does the presence of dysphagia in hospitalized patients result in prolonged hospital stay and increased morbidity? Background: Dysphagia is a symptom that may be an indication of swallowing dysfunction. Swallowing dysfunction […]

ENT Today Welcomes New Committee

One of the features weíve added to ENT Today since our new publishing partnership with Wiley-Blackwell has been concise, to-the-point reviews of some of the most important articles in the literature. Our editorial board members have been responsible for the most recent reviews in our ìLiterature Reviewî department, but the Triological Society has established a new committee of outstanding individuals who will scan the literature and write the summaries you read in ENT Today.

Systemic and Otic Administration of Ofloxacin Are Comparable

Does topical application of ofloxacin to the intact tympanic membrane (TM) compare to systemic administration? Background: Acute otitis media (AOM) is routinely treated with systemic antibiotics, which have been linked to […]

Balloon Dilation Useful for Revision Frontal Sinusotomy

Is the balloon a useful tool for revision frontal sinusotomy to efficiently and safely allow subsequent instrumentation of the frontal outflow tract using larger, more aggressive instruments? Background: Reports of drill-out […]