ENTtoday: February 2022

Letter from the Editor: Listening to the Angels on Our Shoulders

What responsibility do we have in the otolaryngology community to police ourselves?

These New Developments in Otolaryngology Are Revolutionizing the Management of Pediatric Patients

Here’s a look at some of the latest developments in pediatric otolaryngology.

A Breakdown of the Many Manifestations of Long-Haul COVID-19

From loss of smell to vocal cord paralysis, here are the ways COVID-19 has left its mark on otolaryngology patients.

Otolaryngologist and Professional Musician Says Medicine and Music Work in Sync

For Soham Roy, MD, MMM, being able to perform violin on stage with one of his longtime patients was “one of the coolest things I ever did.”

How Physicians Are Navigating a Fragile Supply Chain to Reduce the Impact on their Practices

Once predicted as a temporary glitch due to the rapid onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, today’s troubled supply chain has settled in for the long haul.

How to Ethically Navigate Caring for Fellow Physicians and Healthcare Providers

Caring for a colleague in medicine carries additional responsibilities, including navigating potential challenges to your care in the context of autonomy, beneficence, nonmaleficence, and social justice.

Adenotonsillectomy Is Likely to Resolve Central Sleep Apnea in Most Children with OSA

Although OSA is known to lead to arousals and central apneas, no study has identified factors associated with CSA improvement following adenotonsillectomy.

No Inherent Increased COVID-19 Infection Risk in Patients with Chronic Rhinosinusitis

Patients with CRS are likely not inherently more vulnerable to COVID-19 infection at a rate above that of the general population.

Oncologic Outcomes in Patients with Head and Neck Cancer Improve Incrementally with Surgical Margin Category

There is a stepwise improvement in oncologic outcomes as surgical margin categorically improves from involved to close to clear.

Early Otolaryngology Evaluation Advised for Neonates with Esophageal Atresia/ Tracheoesophageal Fistula

Patients with EA/TEF frequently have aerodigestive sequelae, suggesting the need for early otolaryngology evaluation in their care.

Patient Etiologies and Treatment Outcomes for Dysphonia Differ Between Key Age Groups

Patients older than 65 can obtain significant benefits from surgery and voice therapy.

Is There a Role for Bedside Biopsy in the Evaluation of Acute Invasive Fungal Rhinosinusitis?

Is there a role for bedside biopsy in the evaluation of acute invasive fungal rhinosinusitis?

Blue, Green, or Radioisotope: Which Modality Is Best for Head and Neck Melanoma SLN Identification?

Identification of sentinel lymph nodes (SLNs) in head and neck melanoma can be particularly challenging, due in part to the unpredictable and diffuse lymphatic drainage of the head and neck.