Postoperative antibiotic prophylaxis in clean-contaminated head and neck free flap reconstruction cases is most likely sufficient and recommended for use less than 24hours from wound closure.
What Is the Optimal Timing for Tracheostomy in Intubated Patients?
There is no data to suggest that delayed tracheostomy offers a morbidity or mortality advantage.
What Is the Oncologic Safety of Using the Submental Flap to Reconstruct Oral Cavity Cancer Defects?
It is oncologically safe to use the submental flap for reconstruction. Here’s a look at whether it’s oncologically safe to use the submental flap for reconstruction of oral cavity cancer defects.
Does Cochlear Implantation Improve Cognitive Function?
New cochlear impant users consistently demonstrate improvements in attention, episodic, and working memory, as well as processing speed, even after as little as 6 months experience with their devices.
Do Steroids Improve Recovery in Vestibular Neuritis?
The management of vestibular neuritis with corticosteroids remains controversial.
Is Routine Genetic Testing Warranted in Head and Neck Paragangliomas?
All individuals presenting with an extratympanic paraganglioma of the head and neck should undergo genetic testing.
Should Patients with Obstructive Sleep Apnea Be Screened for Depression?
Screening for depression in patients with OSA would be worthwhile because there is a high rate of comorbidity.
Are Diuretics Useful in the Treatment of Meniére’s Disease?
There is a critical need for high-quality randomized control trials to determine if diuretics are effective for treating Meniére’s disease.
Is Acupuncture Effective in Reducing Overall Symptomatology in Chronic Rhinosinusitis?
There is insufficient evidence to support the use of acupuncture in CRS.
When Should Parotidectomy and a Neck Dissection Be Performed in Cutaneous SCC of the Head and Neck?
There is no uniformity or consensus on the effective management of the N zero nodal basin in cSCC.
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