ENTtoday: November 2022

How Locum Tenens Can Offer Flexibility for Otolaryngologists and Mitigate Burnout

With existing and predicted physician shortages, locum tenens has become important to mitigate burnout, as well as to cover patients who don’t have access to a doctor.

Tracheostomy Supply Shortages are Threatening Patient Health

Shortages of necessary tracheostomy supplies, which were exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, are causing some patients to find creative but potentially dangerous alternatives.

Making Decisions about My Mother’s Treatment Shook the Foundations of My Sense of Wellness

An otolaryngologist shares the struggles of making the decisions in treating his mother’s final illness and the guilt and grief that followed.

Why Abusive Incidents Against Physicians Are Rising and What Can Be Done about It

Many otolaryngologists find themselves walking a tightrope as they seek safe and ethical solutions in today’s increasingly volatile landscape.

Letter from the Editor: Staying Relevant by Reinventing Yourself

I encourage you to explore opportunities and discover ways to challenge yourself, meet new people, and encounter new thoughts and ideas.

Preoperative Laryngoscopic Exam Critical to Detecting Vocal Cord Paralysis in Patients with Thyroid Cancer with Recurrent Laryngeal Nerve Invasion

Among the highlighted findings in this analysis is the importance of laryngoscopic examination to detect preoperative vocal cord paralysis.

Stimulated Raman Histology a Promising Adjunct, Alternative to Frozen Section in Sinonasal and Skull Base Tumor Diagnosis

Stimulated Raman histology can rapidly produce images similar to FFPE H&E in sinonasal and skull base tumors.

Data Established on Patient-Reported Improvements in Nasal Function Following Component Dorsal Hump Reduction with Spreader Graft

Cosmetic component dorsal hump reduction with use of spreader grafts to reconstruct the middle vault results in improved subjective nasal function and aesthetics.

Data Highlights Underrepresentation of Racial and Ethnic Minority Groups in Resident Selection in 11 Specialties

Overrepresentation of White matched residents and underrepresentation of racial and ethnic minority groups other than Asian across competitive specialties suggests systemic disparities within the selection process.

Povidone-Iodine Nasal Spray Does Not Demonstrate Virucidal Activity in COVID-19–Positive Patients

Dilute versions of PVP-I nasal spray appear safe for topical use in the nasal cavity, but PVP-I does not demonstrate virucidal activity in COVID-19–positive patients.

Extended Reality Technology in Otolaryngology Education Is Currently Limited to Virtual Reality

Evaluating the current state of extended reality use in otolaryngology education.

How To: New Treatment Strategy for Subglottic Stenosis Using the Trachealator

The Trachealator is a novel, non-occlusive balloon dilator designed for single use.

How To: “Hole-Punch” Technique for Recurrent Auricular Hematomas

All patients treated with the hole-punch technique had excellent results with no additional recurrences, and no patients developed cauliflower deformity.