Routine use of prophylactics in clean otologic surgery is not supported by evidence, and their role in contaminated cases warrants more research

Routine use of prophylactics in clean otologic surgery is not supported by evidence, and their role in contaminated cases warrants more research
Is there a difference in the effect on the bone conduction threshold of two different techniques of penetrating the stapes footplate during otosclerosis surgery?
Does monopolar cautery use adversely affect an existing cochlear implant?
Recommendations clarify optimal use of tubes, perioperative assessment of patients, postsurgical care
Evidence does not support routine use of mastoid pressure dressing to prevent hematoma, but loose dressings may be beneficial
Is obesity linked to sensorineural hearing loss (SNHL) in children?
More reliable tests and advances in MRI of the endolymphatic space provide insight into this inner ear disorder
How effective is intratympanic steroid injection (ITSI) in treating idiopathic tinnitus?
Can risk factors for bilateral hearing loss (HL) be used to predict HL among infants who do not pass the initial newborn hearing screening?