Patients having significant airway improvement in the upper pharynx with mandibular advancement (MA) during drug-induced sleep endoscopy (DISE) appear less likely to succeed with hypoglossal nerve stimulation (HGNS).
Patients More Likely to Survive Complex Cancer Surgery at Top Hospitals than Affiliates
The hospital at which the cancer surgery is performed does seem to matter when it comes to the likelihood of survival.
Outpatient Parotidectomies Associated with Lower Complication Rates Than Inpatient Parotidectomies
Outpatient parotidectomies are associated with similar as well as decreased complication rates as compared with inpatient parotidectomies.
Does Total Intravenous Anesthesia Provide Significant Blood Loss Reduction During ESS?
Patients with T1 and T2N0 oral tongue cancer are likely to benefit a from specimen-driven margin assessment
Does a Specimen-Based Margin Analysis of Early Tongue Cancer Better Predict Local Control?
Patients with T1 and T2N0 oral tongue cancer are likely to benefit a from specimen-driven margin assessment
Adenotonsillectomy Alone May Not Be Enough to Treat Pediatric OSA
Children with small tonsils may not experience the same benefit and may have other sources of obstruction contributing to their OSA
Intratympanic Dexamethasone Injection as Effective as Alternative Treatments for SSNHL
There is no sufficient scientific evidence to support a difference between ITD and alternative therapy for SSNHL
Neurostimulation with Laryngeal Pacemaker Does Not Affect Vocal Quality
Layrngeal pacemaker system neurostimulation results in an immediate and stable peak expiratory flow improvement
Resistance Training During Chemoradiotherapy Safe for Patients with HNSCC
Progressive resistance training is also associated with high patient satisfaction