PDT appears to be a safe alternative to open surgical tracheotomy, although it may increase risk of asymptomatic tracheal stenosis
Atresiaplasty versus Bone-Anchored Hearing Aid for Congenital Aural Atresia
Atresiaplasty offers best opportunity for hearing improvement in patients with a Jahrsdoerfer score of grade 6 or higher
Management of Acute Otitis Media in Cochlear Implant Recipients: To Tube or Not to Tube?
Evidence and policy statements favor using a myringotomy tube in acute otitis-prone children undergoing cochlear implant
What Are the Health Risks of Untreated Snoring without Obstructive Sleep Apnea?
Snoring without OSA may contribute independently to cardiovascular disease and mortality
Is Autologous Fat Grafting Superior to Other Fillers for Facial Rejuvenation?
Autologous fat injections, and injectible fillers such as collagen and poly-L-lactic acid, can yield long-term results, but no definitive recommendation can be made
What is the Best Treatment for Papillary Thyroid Microcarcinoma?
Most studies point toward hemithyroidectomy as adequate treatment for PTMC without sacrificing locoregional control
Does Balloon Catheter Sinuplasty Have a Role in the Surgical Management of Pediatric Sinus Disease?
Balloon catheter sinuplasty appears safe for use among pediatric patients with chronic recurrent sinusitis
Can Radiologic Imaging Replace Second-Look Procedures for Cholesteatoma?
Reserve follow-up monitoring by imaging for patients whose cholesteatoma has likely been completely eradicated
Does Concomitant Mastoidectomy Improve Outcomes for Tympanic Membrane Perforation Repair?
Mastoidectomy may not improve otologic outcomes following perforation repair
How Necessary are Postoperative Debridements After Endoscopic Sinus Surgery?
The optimal regimen is weekly debridement until normalization, or at least stabilization, of the endoscopic exam