Little evidence exists for how to manage LPR that doesn’t respond to traditional treatment



Partial tonsillectomy is equivalent to total tonsillectomy for the treatment of obstructive symptoms in children; however the outcomes are not standardized and many studies are limited

In many cases, LEMG can differentiate neural disruption from structural immobility and predict which patient will not recover vocal fold motion after a nerve injury


A panel of experts at the Triological Society’s 2013 Combined Sections Meeting discuss the importance of early intervention in children with speech delay.
Diagnosing the cause of speech delays in small children early can help some patients better benefit from therapy, otolaryngology experts said at the Triological Society Combined Sections Meeting in Scottsdale, Ariz. last January

Voice outcomes are similar whether patients are treated with endoscopic surgical resection or radiation therapy (XRT).
Experts stress the importance of educating the patient and family about tracheostomy care to reduce complications from the procedure

Although rare, long-term taste complications following tonsillectomy may indicate a need for more pre-op counseling and post-op follow-up