ENTtoday: April 2020

Clinicians Dissect Dizziness

Panelists at the Triological Society Combined Sections Meeting review complicated cases.

Balloon Dilations Continue Despite Skepticism

Revenue is likely the driver of the number of balloon dilations performed in the U.S., meeting panelists say.

Female Otolaryngologists Pursuing Research Careers Need More Support, Researchers Conclude

Researchers share data on the Triological Society’s Career Development Awards program.

Handle with Care: Pediatric Otolaryngology Requires Sensitivity

Pediatric otolaryngology is a world of its own, experts say

Kaiser Permanente CEO Richard Isaacs Shares His Thoughts on Physician-Led Care

Richard Isaacs, MD, CEO and executive director of The Permanente Medical Group, discusses his work, including how his background as an otolaryngologist has prepared him for the role.

Experts Share Otolaryngology Best Practices

Experts share practical tips on topical agents for scarring, asymmetric sensorineural hearing loss and imaging, topical epinephrine and endoscopic sinus surgery, and peri-operative steroids in parotid surgery.

Liquid Rhinoplasty: How to Make Patients Aware of the Risks

Demand for liquid rhinoplasty has increased in recent years, possibly fueled by social media posts that position the procedure as an “easy” way get the nose of your dreams

Letter from the Editor: In the Coronavirus Pandemic, Words, and How We Communicate Them, Matter

It is March 13, 2020 and I am sad, annoyed, a bit scared and unsure of what lies ahead. Having cancelled a work trip to Seattle and spring break vacation plans has given me plenty of time to sit in my office and reflect on the events of the past month. Some are calling this […]

How to Launch a Practice in the Millennial Age

Otolaryngologists rely on a mix of old and new tactics to attract patients.

Statin Use Associated with Decreased CRS Rates in U.S. Outpatient Visits

Statin use is associated with decreased rates of chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) based on a nationally representative sample of outpatient visits in the United States.

What Are Common Balloon Sinuplasty Complications?

The most common complications associated with balloon sinuplasty (BSP) include balloon malfunction, cerebrospinal fluid leak and significant eye swelling.

Modified Submandibular Gland Transfer Reduces Radiation Dose, Improves Xerostomia Outcomes

What is the radiation-sparing capacity and xerostomia-reducing potential of the modified submandibular gland transfer for head and neck cancer patients who receive radiation therapy?

No Correlation Between IAC Diverticula Presence/Size and Degree of Hearing Loss

A look at the relationship between hearing loss and internal auditory canal (IAC) diverticula.

Neurologic Comorbidities, Failure to Thrive Negatively Affect Pediatric Decannulation

Younger age at tracheostomy and longer cannulation period were associated with higher late postoperative complication rates.

SEMA4D Exacerbates Eosinophilic CRS in Humans, Mice

Eosinophil-derived SEMA4D aggravates ECRS, and serum SEMA4D levels reflect disease severity.

Female Otolaryngologists Use Goals, Values to Guide Decisions Related to Home and Work

Conflicting demands between home and professional life are one of the barriers to recruiting, promoting, and retaining women in academic otolaryngology.

When Is Surgical Intervention Indicated for Vocal Fold Leukoplakia?

Management remains controversial because there is no universally accepted consensus on the threshold for surgical intervention, appropriate treatment strategy, frequency of surveillance, and ablative versus excisional management

Are Cochlear Implants a Viable Option Following Temporal Bone Fracture?

Temporal bone fractures occur in up to 20% of patients who sustain a skull fracture.

Doctors Need Mental Healthcare, Too

My experiences with “second victim syndrome” have made me aware of how important it is to access support.