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COSM 2023 Sessions: A Review of Otolaryngology Topics
In April 2023, we listed a variety of topics at the 2023 Combined Otolaryngology Spring Meetings (COSM) in Boston that had piqued the interest of ENTtoday’s physician editor Robin W. Lindsay, MD. This time, we’ve taken a closer look and highlighted some of the topics chosen.
Nutrition Is Vital for Patients with Head and Neck Cancer
The nutritional impact of head and neck cancer (HNC) doesn’t begin with diagnosis: approximately 30% of affected patients are malnourished prior to diagnosis and treatment and need a multidisciplinary care plan that begins before treatment, continues during therapy, and extends well after treatment.
Prophylactic Antibiotics Should Be Used Conservatively in Setting Mandibular Fractures
The current literature, including meta-analyses and systematic reviews incorporating data from 54 separate studies, suggests that prophylactic antibiotics be used conservatively in the setting of mandibular trauma.
Genetic Testing Is Appropriate for Some Pediatric Patients with Unilateral Hearing Loss or Single-Sided Deafness
Genetic testing should be considered when the most common nongenetic causes (congenital cytomegalovirus, negative imaging for structural inner ear, or cochlear nerve abnormality) are ruled out as subtle phenotypic manifestations of syndromic hearing loss.
The Role of Pulmonary Function Testing Prior to Partial Laryngeal Surgery
Laryngeal conservation surgery includes open and endoscopic approaches that address select malignant laryngeal lesions to achieve local control while preserving function.
Using Mucosal Preservation Techniques in Endonasal Dacryocystorhinostomy Improves Long-Term Success
Although the number of randomized control trials is lacking, the current literature suggests mucosal flap preservation may improve outcomes following endoscopic dacryocystorhinostomy.
Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer Treatment by Multidisciplinary Palliative, Radiation, Oncology, and Surgical Teams
Resectable stage IVA/IVB tumors should be treated with surgery followed by chemoradiation, with consideration for dabrafenib/trametinib biotherapy for BRAFV600E-mutated tumors.
How to: The Racket-on-Donut Technique Simplifies Nasoseptal Perforation Repair and Improves Postoperative Outcomes
A recent survey demonstrated that respondents had a similar preference for the endoscopic and external rhinoplasty approaches, followed by the endonasal approach.
How to: Endoscopic-Indocyanine Green Angiography Assisted Microtia Reconstruction
Adoption of the ICG-endoscopic technique has decreased operative times, improved surgeon ergonomics, increased confidence in preserving neurovascular anatomy, and increased resident participation given superior visualization projected onto a 4K screen.
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