Questions remain regarding the ideal criteria for transfusion in these patients.
Is UPPP Effective in Obstructive Sleep Apnea?
There is level 1 evidence that suggests UPPP surgery is an effective treatment for OSA in the appropriately selected patient.
What Is the Preferred Perioperative Antibiotic Following Major Head and Neck Surgery?
Ampicillin/sulbactam is the preferred perioperative prophylactic antibiotic in major head and neck surgery.
Is Sinus Surgery Indicated for Recurrent Acute Rhinosinusitis?
Surgical intervention is indicated when patients have four to six episodes of acute sinusitis lasting four weeks or less each with asymptomatic periods in the interim.
Can We Use the Status of One Ear to Predict Eustachian Tube Function of the Contralateral Ear?
There is little physiologic data comparing Eustachian tube function in each ear, but clinically relevant information can be gleaned from studies on surgical outcomes.
Is Esophagoscopy Necessary During Panendoscopy?
The overall incidence of esophageal secondary malignancies is low in patients with HNSCC
Are Neuromodulating Medications Effective for Treatment of Chronic Neurogenic Cough?
The use of neuromodulators appears to be helpful in patients with chronic idiopathic/ neurogenic cough
Should Surgeons Routinely Inform Patients about Risks of Taste Dysfunction after Tongue Base Surgery for Sleep Apnea?
The incidence of alteration in taste sensation with coblation lingual tonsillectomy, TORS tongue-base reduction, and submucosal lingualplasty is sufficiently high to warrant warning patients.
When Should Surveillance Imaging Be Performed After Treatment for Head and Neck Cancer?
The majority of recurrences occur within the first two posttreatment years
Is Laryngeal Framework Surgery Safe in the Radiated Larynx?
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