Awake in-office procedures may be the preferred treatment method for many patients who require multiple interventional treatments of the larynx, especially those at risk of being put under general anesthesia.
Eating Assessment Tool-10 Useful in Dysphagia Screening at Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Clinics
The EAT-10 is an easy-to-administer dysphagia screening tool with good discriminant ability for use in ALS clinics.
How To: Scarless Chondrolaryngoplasty Through Endoscopic Transoral Vestibular Approach
Chondrolaryngoplasty is a procedure designed to reduce a conspicuous laryngeal prominence and feminize the neck.
How To: Endoscopic Posterior Rotation Flap for Posterior Glottic Insufficiency
INTRODUCTION Posterior glottic insufficiency (PGI) is a potential sequela of prolonged intubation. Sustained pressure from the endotracheal tube results in ulceration, erosion of the vocal process, and subsequent tissue loss of the medial […]
Tracheostomy Tubes Added to FDA Medical Device Shortage List
On Oct. 31, 2022, The Food and Drug Administration added tracheostomy tubes to the administration’s medical device shortage list, including Bivona tracheostomy tubes manufactured by ICU Medical, San Clemente, Calif. […]
Tracheostomy Supply Shortages are Threatening Patient Health
Preoperative Laryngoscopic Exam Critical to Detecting Vocal Cord Paralysis in Patients with Thyroid Cancer with Recurrent Laryngeal Nerve Invasion
Among the highlighted findings in this analysis is the importance of laryngoscopic examination to detect preoperative vocal cord paralysis.
How To: New Treatment Strategy for Subglottic Stenosis Using the Trachealator
The Trachealator is a novel, non-occlusive balloon dilator designed for single use.
How To: Novel Use of Ultrasonic Aspirator Device for Cricoid
Compared to traditional open surgery, endoscopic procedures are associated with less patient morbidity and shorter postoperative recovery.
Do Nimodipine and Steroids Influence Recovery Time in Post-Thyroidectomy Recurrent Laryngeal Nerve Paralysis?
With no other option than to wait and see for post-thyroidectomy recurrent laryngeal nerve paralysis, nimodipine and/or steroid use may be viable options in the postoperative setting.
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