Pretreatment sarcopenia as radiologically defined by decreased skeletal muscle index (SMI) or skeletal muscle mass (SMM) correlates with poor survival in HNC patients.
Oxygen Desaturation Index Valuable for Sleep Apnea Diagnosis in Some Instances
What is the value of the oxygen desaturation index (ODI) as compared to the apnea-hypopnea index (AHI) in accurately diagnosing adult obstructive sleep apnea (OSA)?
Regression Not a Negative Prognostic Indicator of Primary Cutaneous Head–Neck Melanoma
A look at the impact of regression on sentinel node status and the likelihood of recurrence in primary cutaneous melanoma of the head and neck.
Do Patients With Dementia Benefit From Cochlear Implantation?
Newer studies assess the effect of cochlear implants on independent risk factors for dementia associated with hearing loss, including cognition, depression, and physical activity.
What is the Optimal Timing of Computed Tomography Imaging to Objectively Confirm Chronic Rhinosinusitis?
In patients with suspected CRS based on symptoms but with normal endoscopic findings, an upfront CT scan is a viable option prior to initiating empiric medical therapy.
What is the Role of Trans-Oral Robotic Surgery (TORS) in HPV Negative Oropharyngeal Cancer?
Transoral robotic surgery (TORS) has become increasingly accepted as a treatment modality in human papillomavirus (HPV)-positive T1/T2 oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma (OPSCC).
How 3D Printing Is Transforming the Pediatric Otolaryngology Field
Although the science of 3D printing is more than 30 years old, its appication in treating infants and children with airway conditions is much newer.
Routine Postoperative Adjunct Treatments Unnecessary for Idiopathic Cerebrospinal Fluid Leaks
Routine postoperative adjunct treatments in patients with idiopathic CSF are unnecessary and may expose them to adverse long-term side effects.
A Look at Causative Viruses in Patients with Postviral Olfactory Dysfunction Onset
Rhinovirus, coronavirus, parainfluenza virus, and Epstein-Barr virus are associated with postviral olfactory dysfunction onset (PVOD), and may cause olfactory dysfunction.
Rates of Post-Transoral Robotic Surgery Hemorrhage Are Low
Although the incidence of post-TORS hemorrhage is low, large tumors, perioperative anti-coagulation, and prior radiation are associated with significantly increased risk of this event.
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