TXA is increasingly used in otolaryngology to reduce intra-operative and post-operative bleeding, supported by evidence from emergency medicine and orthopedic surgery. Its safety profile is strong, and it is administered intravenously or orally, with emerging use in pediatric and adult otolaryngologic procedures.
Evidence supporting the addition of antivirals to corticosteroids in Bell’s palsy is statistically fragile. Across randomized controlled trials (RCTs), only a few patient outcome reversals would nullify reported significance, suggesting current conclusions about combination therapy lack robustness.
Radiotherapy achieved durable tumor control in most growing vestibular schwannomas, with outcomes unaffected by pre-treatment tumor size or location.
Nearly half of children with 22qDS exhibited ICA medialization on imaging, with one in five needing a change in the surgical plan. Despite many authors advocating for routine imaging, its universal use is uncertain due to high study heterogeneity and limited outcome data.
Tonsillectomy is a common yet potentially risky pediatric surgery, often performed early in otolaryngology training. Global pediatric ENT surgeons shared practical advice to help residents perform safer, smarter tonsillectomies, emphasizing safety, patient selection, innovation, and teamwork.
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