Parotid parenchyma-sparing procedures, interpositional grafts aid in prevention; intradermal botulinum toxin type A injections may be used in treatment
Is There a “Best” Stapedectomy Prosthesis?
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
Is Post-Operative Stenting Necessary in Endoscopic Dacryocystorhinostomy?
Endoscopic DCR without stenting reduces intensity of post-operative management, avoids potential for stent-related complications, and offers comparable patient outcomes
What Is the Optimal Workup for a Child with Bilateral Sensorineural Hearing Loss?
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
Is Surgery Necessary for All Vocal Fold Polyps?
Conservative approaches, such as voice therapy and vocal hygiene measures, can offer sufficient improvement and avoid inherent risks of surgery
What Are the Diagnostic Criteria for Migraine-Associated Vertigo?
There remains no gold standard diagnostic criteria, but research by Neuhauser et al. provide a starting point for clinicians
What Is the Role of Nasal Endoscopy in the Diagnosis of Chronic Rhinosinusitis?
Nasal endoscopy has a high specificity in identifying CRS and a high level of diagnostic accuracy when used in combination with symptom criteria
Preventing Nasogastric Tube Injury: Is There a Better Way?
Flexible transnasal endoscopy-assisted placement, as well as 35 mm radiography, and electromagnetic and capnometry assistive devices can reduce complications and lower misplacement rates associated with NGTs
Medical Versus Surgical Management of Pediatric Orbital Subperiosteal Abscesses
Patients with orbital SPA who have advanced ophthalmologic findings such as impaired visual acuity, or large abscesses, should be treated surgically, while less serious cases can be treated conservatively with IV antibiotics, nasal saline lavage, and topical decongestants
Does Exposure to Laser Plume Place the Surgeon at High Risk for Acquiring Clinical HPV Infection?
Risk of transmission of HPV to surgeons appears to be low, and evacuation of plume from surgical field is an effective strategy to prevent viral contamination
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