The best practice recommendation is not to routinely use prophylactic antibiotics with nasal packing, as antibiotic use does not appear to reduce complications and is not cost-effective.
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What Are the Parameters as to When to Re-Operate on Patients with Recurrent Well-Differentiated Thyroid Cancer?
Despite the increased morbidity and risks associated with revision surgery, select patients benefit from re-operation in the setting of recurrent well-differentiated thyroid cancer.
Clinical Best Practices: Otolaryngologists Tackle Questions
Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs Not Associated with Post-Tonsillectomy Hemorrhage Rates
In a retrospective cohort study of 1,057 adult patients, the incidence of post-tonsillectomy hemorrhage (PTH) was low, and no association between non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) use and PTH rate was found.
What Role Does Thyroglobulin Washout Have in Follow-Up Algorithm of Differentiated Thyroid Cancer?
The literature supports the use of thyroglobylin washout as an adjunct to fine-needle aspiration cytology (FNAC) as it improves diagnostic accuracy.
No One-Size-Fits-All Technique or Clear Decision-Making Pattern for Treating Vocal Fold Sulcus/Scars
There does not seem to be a one-size-fits-all treatment for adult patients with vocal fold sulcus or scars, suggesting the need for more subjective and objective decision-making tools.
Triological Society’s President Emphasizes Importance of Journal Publishing to Otolaryngology
President Michael Benninger, MD, reviewed the state of journal publishing and its sometimes untapped potential while underscoring the importance of being involved, even when spare time is limited.
Is Radiofrequency Ablation a Good Alternative to Surgery for Benign Thyroid Nodules? A Look at Benefits, Risks
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?
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.
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