Ultrasound guided core needle biopby is a minimally invasive and accurate diagnostic option for the assessment of head and neck lesions, including lymphoma.
Perioperative Gabapentin May Reduce Postsurgical Pain in HN Mucosal Surgery
Perioperative gabapentin given 300 mg twice daily did not result in reduced narcotic use, but results were compatible with clinically meaningful reductions in pain scores.
Is it Safe to Kiss in Era of HPV Head and Neck Cancer ‘Epidemic’?
Patients in both the general (noncancer) and HPV-OPC populations may enquire whether they should avoid open-mouth kissing to prevent either acquiring or transmitting oral HPV infection.
Older Age Associated with Voice, Swallowing Changes After Thyroidectomy
Older age is independently associated with the development of voice or swallowing changes after thyroidectomy.
Does the Use of Steroids Perioperatively in Parotid Surgery Affect Facial Nerve Outcomes?
Facial nerve paralysis (FNP) is a potential complication following parotid surgery.
PET/CT Alone Should Not Be Used to Exclude Tonsillar Cancer
This particular study showed that an SUVmax ratio between tonsils >1.6 (62% sensitive, 100% specific) is highly suspicious and warrants biopsy.
Study: Surgery, Radiation Therapy Equally Effective in Treating OPSCC
A new study from researchers at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas found no major long-term differences in the effectiveness of radiation therapy versus surgery in treating oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma (OPSCC). Given these results, investigators suggest quality-of-life factors should help inform a treatment decision. The findings compared the effectiveness of definitive […]
Survivors of Head and Neck Cancers Experience Long-Lasting Cognitive Deficits
Survivors of head and neck cancers are at risk for delayed neurocognitive deficits for at least two years following radiotherapy or chemotherapy
Should More Conservative Blood Transfusion Thresholds Be Adopted in Head and Neck Surgery?
Questions remain regarding the ideal criteria for transfusion in these patients.
Should Surgeons Routinely Inform Patients about Risks of Taste Dysfunction after Tongue Base Surgery for Sleep Apnea?
The incidence of alteration in taste sensation with coblation lingual tonsillectomy, TORS tongue-base reduction, and submucosal lingualplasty is sufficiently high to warrant warning patients.
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