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.
Patient Age Correlates with Medical, Not Surgical, Complications Following Free Flap Reconstruction
Following free flap reconstruction, patient age correlated with development of a medical complication, and postoperative medical complications correlated with perioperative mortality.
Can Posterior Septal Nasal Floor Mucosal Flap During Skull Base Reconstruction Repair Cerebrospinal Fluid Leaks?
The posterior septal nasal floor mucosal flap appears to produce good postoperative outcomes with reduced donor site morbidity.
Oncologic Outcomes in Patients with Head and Neck Cancer Improve Incrementally with Surgical Margin Category
There is a stepwise improvement in oncologic outcomes as surgical margin categorically improves from involved to close to clear.
Blue, Green, or Radioisotope: Which Modality Is Best for Head and Neck Melanoma SLN Identification?
Identification of sentinel lymph nodes (SLNs) in head and neck melanoma can be particularly challenging, due in part to the unpredictable and diffuse lymphatic drainage of the head and neck.
Integrating Preoperative Imaging, Intraoperative Findings in Maxillary Sinus Floor Infiltration Assessment in Patients with Maxillary Cancer
Preoperative imaging should be integrated with intraoperative findings based on endoscopic inspection and frozen sections in patients with maxillary cancer.
Is a Tooth Extraction Required if Dentition Lies Within a Mandible Fracture?
There is no conclusive evidence that extraction is required when a healthy tooth is present within the fracture line.
Head and Neck Cancer: What Can Be Done to Mitigate Differences in Diagnosis Between Healthcare Providers?
There are differences between how a community-based practice and a tertiary care center might approach head and neck cancer diagnosis. But what are they and why do they exist?
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