Evidence suggests admitting most patients to otolaryngology ward with continuous pulse oximetry

Evidence suggests admitting most patients to otolaryngology ward with continuous pulse oximetry
Diagnostic sialendoscopy highly effective at identifying sialolithiasis in obstructive salivary gland disease, offers therapeutic benefits
Voice therapy techniques can help improve voice quality in children without negative side effects
Antibiotics, imaging studies, antimicrobial therapy and 6-month follow up for NOE is recommended
Parotid parenchyma-sparing procedures, interpositional grafts aid in prevention; intradermal botulinum toxin type A injections may be used in treatment
Research does not suggest that any one prosthesis design—wire loop, piston, or bucket handle—is better than another in terms of postoperative hearing outcomes
Endoscopic DCR without stenting reduces intensity of post-operative management, avoids potential for stent-related complications, and offers comparable patient outcomes
Combined with a thorough history, physical, and audiologic exam along with ophthalmologic consultation, children with SNHL should be evaluated using sequencing algorithm based on degree of hearing loss
Conservative approaches, such as voice therapy and vocal hygiene measures, can offer sufficient improvement and avoid inherent risks of surgery
There remains no gold standard diagnostic criteria, but research by Neuhauser et al. provide a starting point for clinicians