Expert physician panelists shared their advice on the many ways of surgically repairing a hole in the eardrum at a session during the 2022 Triological Society Combined Sections Meeting.
How Treatment for Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) Is Evolving to Give Patients a Better Night’s Sleep
Treatment for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) continues to advance, from the increasingly sophisticated realm of wearables to new techniques for implantable devices.
Vestibular Schwannoma Position Relative to Internal Auditory Canal Helps Predict Postoperative Facial Function
How vestibular schwannoma (VS) position relative to the internal auditory canal (IAC) axis can be used along with tumor size to predict postoperative facial outcomes.
Vocal Fold Lipoaugmentation Provides Long-Term Voice Improvements for Glottal Insufficiency
Most patients who receive vocal fold lipoaugmentation for glottal insufficiency experience a long-term benefit, although improvements in voice and swallowing taper over time.
Upper Lateral Cartilage Mucosal Flap Enables the Successful Closure of Larger Septal Perforations
The ventral surface of the upper lateral cartilage can provide additional mucosa for incorporation into a superior advancement flap to achieve successful closure for larger septal perforations.
Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs Not Associated with Post-Tonsillectomy Hemorrhage Rates
In a retrospective cohort study of 1,057 adult patients, the incidence of post-tonsillectomy hemorrhage (PTH) was low, and no association between non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) use and PTH rate was found.
U.K. Surgeons Report Being Negatively Affected by Adverse Events
For surgeons, adverse events such as medical errors and complications can result in guilt, anxiety, reduced confidence, burnout, depression, and reduced quality of life.
What Role Does Thyroglobulin Washout Have in Follow-Up Algorithm of Differentiated Thyroid Cancer?
The literature supports the use of thyroglobylin washout as an adjunct to fine-needle aspiration cytology (FNAC) as it improves diagnostic accuracy.
Should Neck Dissection Be Done after Positive Sentinel Node Biopsy for Head and Neck Melanoma?
Observation following a positive sentinel lymph node biopsy (SLNB) for head and neck cutaneous melanoma (HNCM) is likely a reasonable approach to offer patients, as survival is unchanged in prospective clinical trials.
No One-Size-Fits-All Technique or Clear Decision-Making Pattern for Treating Vocal Fold Sulcus/Scars
There does not seem to be a one-size-fits-all treatment for adult patients with vocal fold sulcus or scars, suggesting the need for more subjective and objective decision-making tools.
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