Hypoglossal Nerve Stimulator therapy is an effective and safe surgical option for patients with moderate to severe OSA who cannot tolerate PAP therapy.
Is p16 Testing Sufficient as a Surrogate for HPV-Related Squamous Cell Carcinoma?
The use of p16 as a surrogate marker for HPV has gained traction, but is it sufficient as a surrogate for HPV-related squamous cell carcinoma?
Established Adult Tracheostomy Tube Exchange: How Often Is Enough?
The timing of tracheostomy tube changes should be tailored to each individual case.
Objective Testing for Patients with Suspected Laryngopharyngeal Reflux Requires a More Specific Approach
Objective testing for patients with suspected LPR is indicated if the patient presents with typical alarm symptoms, after empiric treatment fails to improve symptoms, or to ensure the need for long-term therapy or surgical interventions.
Performance Impact of Cochlear Implant Electrode Array Length
Cochlear implant (CI) surgeons are faced with the increasingly difficult task of choosing the “right” device despite a growing number of choices and conflicting evidence regarding the relative importance of various anatomic, surgical, and device-specific factors.
Is Elexacaftor/Tezacaftor/Ivacaftor Effective in Treating Sinonasal Disease in Patients with Cystic Fibrosis?
ETI has been shown to have positive effects on multiple organ systems in cystic fibrosis patients.
Are Cephalosporins Safe for Surgical Prophylaxis in Patients with Penicillin Allergy?
Most current literature suggests that cefazolin is safe for surgical prophylaxis in patients with penicillin allergy.
Weight Loss Drugs Can Pose Issues for Otolaryngology Procedures but Might Help Patients with Sleep Apnea
The weight loss drug craze of the last couple of years brings important considerations for otolaryngologists, including how to manage gastric emptying before procedures for patients taking the medications and the possibility of the drugs being a new option for obstructive sleep apnea patients.
Inconsistency in Findings that Intraoperative Electrocochleography Improves Hearing Preservation in Cochlear Implantation
Electrocochleography (ECoG) has historically been used for measuring hearing thresholds and identifying endolymphatic hydrops in Ménière’s disease. More recently, ECoG application has expanded to monitor electrical potentials during cochlear implantation as an indirect measure of cochlear trauma.
Laryngeal Reinnervation Is Recommended Surgical Intervention for Pediatric Unilateral Vocal Fold Paralysis
Laryngeal reinnervation should be offered to all patients independent of patient age or duration of denervation, as it can improve voice and swallowing. Long-term denervation, however, may result in a smaller degree of improvement.
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