Evidence suggests that post-operative nasal stents are beneficial if used for three to six months by a hypothesized mechanism of hindering the contraction and regression of the surgically repositioned lower lateral cartilages.
Is Topical Tranexamic Acid Effective in Treating Epistaxis?
Epistaxis is a common emergency department (ED) presentation. Many cases are self-limited, but other cases may require an intervention to stop bleeding. Methods to manage epistaxis include nasal compression, topical vasoconstrictors, cautery, nasal packing, and even surgical ligation in severe cases.
Surgeons Share Their Thoughts on Treating Velopharyngeal Insufficiency with Injectables
Correctly identifying the origin or cause of VPI is critical to successful treatment. Surgeons share their thoughts on treating velopharyngeal insufficiency with injectables.
Finesse, Patience, and Courage Can Help Physicians Reach a Resolution Juggling Difficult Patients and Conflicting Interests
Otolaryngologists say that carefully choosing the right words, understanding the goals and values of the other party involved, and having a good dose of self-awareness go a long way, both in helping to avoid conflicts and in preventing escalation when they arise.
Sodium Oxybate Improves Voice Symptoms in Patients with Alcohol-Responsive LD
What is the efficacy and safety of sodium oxybate versus placebo in patients with isolated laryngeal dystonia (LD)?
Younger Onset Age and Early Treatment Benefit Women with Bell’s Palsy
Do the clinical features and treatment results, and the factors affecting them, differ between male and female patients with Bell’s palsy?
Team Establishes Network Meta-Analysis Protocol to Assess Efficacy of Acupuncture Techniques in Patients with Allergic Rhinitis
Can a newly developed protocol for a network meta-analysis (NMA) effectively assess the efficacy of different acupuncture techniques in patients with allergic rhinitis (AR)?
Genetic Factors May Drive Relationship Between Musicality and Hearing Health
Can high degrees of human musicality be supportive of hearing health?
NECTORS and Dissection Compares Favorably to CCRT in Patients with HPV-Related Oropharyngeal Squamous Cell Carcinoma
How effective is neoadjuvant chemotherapy followed by transoral robotic surgery (NECTORS) and neck dissection compared with standard-of-care concurrent chemoradiation (CCRT) in patients with human papillomavirus (HPV)-related oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma (OPSCC)?
Primary Epistaxis Occurs Most Frequently During Overnight and Winter Months
What is the frequency of idiopathic epistaxis onset and its severity relative to the time of day?