ENTtoday: May 2017

Computational Modeling Shows Promise for Otolaryngology Use

Computational modeling could have large impact on otolaryngology surgery at all stages

Benefits of Open Access Journals

Legitimate open access journals can speed up research dissemination, benefit innovation

How to Bill Medicare for Non-Covered Services

While you can bill patients directly for non-covered services, there are certain requirements that you must satisfy first

Build a Parent-Friendly Medical Practice

Physicians who are new parents face specific challenges, but a child-accommodating hospital or medical practice can make all the difference

Smartphone Apps for Physician House Calls

Patients can now have physician visits in their homes, hotels, and workplaces—all with just a few taps on a smartphone

Surgical Repair of Spontaneous Cerebrospinal Fluid Leaks

Endoscopic repair of anterior skull base leaks and MCF or transmastoid approaches for lateral skull base leaks have a high success rate of repair

Bilateral Cochlear Implantation Offers Significant Benefits in Difficult Listening Situations

Bilaterally implanted patients benefit significantly in difficult everyday listening situations

Access to Hearing Healthcare Complicated by Multiple Factors

Barriers to accessing hearing helathcare included denial of the problem, inconvenience, lack of support from family, and financial means

Cine MRI and DISE Equally Effective for Identifying Upper Airway Obstruction in Children

Cine MRI and DISE documented single and multiple sites of UAO in children with persistent OSA after AT

Pediatric Aspiration, Ingestion Remain Frequent

Incidence of pediatric consumer product ingestion has continued to rise, whereas incidence of aspiration has remained relatively stable

Should Otolaryngologists Pay More Attention to Nasal Swell Bodies?

Otolaryngologists should therefore pay more attention to this structure, especially as it may play a role in regulating nasal airflow and humidifying inspired air

What Is the Risk of Malignant Transformation of Vestibular Schwannoma Following Radiosurgery?

Radiosurgical treatment of vestibular schwannomas is safe and effective.

How Does Depth of Invasion Influence the Decision to Do a Neck Dissection in Clinically N0 Oral Cavity Cancer?

Patients with cT1-2 N0 oral tongue squamous cell carcinomas with known > 3-mm DOI should be counseled on the possible survival benefit of END with primary tumor resection.