An endoscopic approach to sinonasal malignant tumors could eliminate the need for open facial incisions, but there are limitations to the procedures, otolargygology experts said at the Triological Society’s Combined Sections Meeting in Scottsdale, Ariz. last January
Cartilage grafting has comparable postoperative hearing results to traditional fascia grafting in pediatric patients, as well as improvement in long-term closure of the tympanic membrane
Overnight monitoring is advised for patients with higher preoperative apneic indices, and/or cardiovascular comorbidities, and those undergoing tongue base surgery who may be at higher risk for respiratory complications
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
Environmental pollutants, such as second-hand smoke, chlorine in pools, and pesticides are associated with greater risk for allergies, studies report
A controlled substance agreement can help a physician communicate expectations for their pain medication treatment plan, and guidelines for safe usage by their patients
American Academy of Sleep Medicine develops new scoring rule for hypopneas.
Delay in repairing mandible fractures post-injury can be associated with technical challenges and complications, but a delay of up to five days has not been shown to compromise outcomes in terms of bony union and occlusion.
Voice outcomes are similar whether patients are treated with endoscopic surgical resection or radiation therapy (XRT).
Symptom and quality of life measures such as patient-recorded outcomes may be better ways to gauge the success of OSA surgery than the reduction of a patient’s apnea-hypopnea index (AHI), say otolaryngologists