ENTtoday: April 2017

Instrument Cleaning Inconsistent, but Crucial

Oversights can lead to harm, but some measures are overkill

Experts Discuss HPV-Positive Head and Neck Cancer

De-intensifying both surgical and radiation treatment can be effective in some patients

Treatment Options for Vocal Fold Paralysis

In some cases, avoiding a rush to open surgery can lead to the best results

Dear Anti-Certification Movement: Be Careful What You Ask For

The movement could end professional self-regulation

Ethical Implications of Burnout in Residents

Burnout is a major issue that needs to be recognized, understood, and mitigated

How to Encourage Residents to Speak up

Encouraging communication at all levels is a cornerstone of medical education—and patient safety

Hearing Loss Associated with Higher Incidence of Dementia

A growing body of literature suggests that hearing loss and dementia are interrelated

Vocal Fold Hemorrhage Has Little Impact on Vocal Function and Health

Vocal fold hemorrhage appears to have no significant longterm impact on vocational stability, subjective voice quality, or vocal function perceptions

Post-Discharge Care Fragmentation Leads to Increased Risks for Patients with HN Cancer

Head and neck cancer patients experiencing care fragmentation are at increased risk of in-hospital mortality within 30 days of readmission

MRI Is Cost-Effective for Diagnosing Asymmetric SNHL

Pursuing MRI in patients with documented ASNHL is more cost-effective than observation

Antibiotics Show Limited Effectiveness in Eosinophilic CRS-Associated Inflammation

The use of antibiotics without independent anti-inflammatory properties have limited efficacy in patients with eCRS

Current Management of Primary Snoring

Otolaryngologists should educate snorers about possible health implications as they work to find solutions

What Are Management Options for Chronic Cough in Children

The only treatments that have been clearly shown to be effective are antibiotics for wet CC and inhaled steroids for dry CC

What Is the Role of Endoscopic Sinus Surgery In Patients With Cystic Fibrosis?

TRIO Best Practice articles are brief, structured reviews designed to provide the busy clinician with a handy outline and reference for day-to-day clinical decision making. The ENTtoday summaries below include the Background and Best Practice sections of the original article. To view the complete Laryngoscope articles free of charge, visit Laryngoscope.com. Background Cystic fibrosis (CF) […]

Updated Optimal Management of Single-Sided Deafness

As a best practice, it is reasonable to consider a sequential interventional approach for SSD patients