Research Highlights from the 2017 TRIO Annual Meeting
Investigators from around the country presented their findings at the 120th Annual Meeting of the Triological Society
Features
Departments
Special Reports
Using Telemedicine in Otolaryngology
One use is real-time telemedicine, which is live, interactive, and can mimic a real-life encounter between a physician and a patient
Is At-Home Genetic Testing in the Best Interests of the Individual?
At-home genetic testing doesn’t offer a fully informed consent process, and individuals may not understand the serious implications of the information
How to Appropriately Discharge a Patient
Essential guidelines to ensure you are complying with law and avoiding exposure to medical malpractice or abandonment claims
Other
Literature Reviews
CRS Impact on Patients with Cystic Fibrosis Not Well Known
Currently there is a lack of a validated disease specific, quality of life instrument, available to assess the impact of CRS on the pediatric CF patient population
Literature Reviews
In-Office KTP or PDL Treatment of VF Leukoplakia Effective for Disease Control
Either treatment is effective for disease control with minimal morbidity and preservation of voice quality
Literature Reviews
Type 1 Diabetes Can Impact Auditory Dysfunction
Among type 1 diabetics, the odds of hearing loss is higher as compared with controls
Literature Reviews
Isotretinoin Rinses May Be Beneficial in Chemoprevention of Recurrent OCSCC
Oral isotretinoin as chemoprophylaxis for patients treated for oral cavity squamous cell carcinoma, in situ disease, or dysplasia may be beneficial in decreasing recurrence rate
Literature Reviews
Risk Level Varies during Free Flap Reconstruction of Glossectomy Defects
Free flap reconstruction of glossectomy defects is associated with increased morbidity and operative time when compared with nonflap reconstruction
TRIO Best Practices
What Is the Evidence for Open Versus Closed Treatment of Mandibular Condylar Fractures In Adults?
The decision is one of the greatest debates within maxillofacial trauma
TRIO Best Practices
Is Cocaine a Safe Topical Agent For Use During Endoscopic Sinus Surgery?
The benefits of cocaine are unique in terms of its singular ability to both vasoconstrict and anesthetize the nasal mucosa
TRIO Best Practices
Ventilation Tubes in Middle Ear Effusion Post– Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma Radiation: To Insert or Not?
A gradual approach to the management of OME postradiotherapy is recommended