A look at how use of image guidance in endoscopic sinus surgery is associated with surgical outcomes, complications, and surgeon factors.
Age Is Only Independent Risk Factor in Malignant Otitis Externa Patient Admission-Level Outcomes
In patients with MOE, sociodemographic, treatment-related, and hospital- level factors were independently associated with readmission, PLOS, and discharges to a rehabilitation facility.
Analysis of Post-Endoscopic Endonasal Approach Shows Sinus Pressure When Sneezing May Depend on Anatomy
Computational fluid dynamics applied in postoperative endoscopic endonasal approach (EEA) to patients suggest that sinus pressure buildup may depend on individual anatomy.
Is Antral Choanal Polyp Best Managed by an Endoscopic or Caldwell-Luc Approach?
Debate remains over the safest and most definitive operative approach: the Caldwell-Luc (CWL) approach, the endoscopic sinus surgery (ESS) approach, or a combination of the two.
Endoscopic Stapes Surgery Is a Valid Alternative to the Microscope
Endoscopic and microscopic stapes surgery have similar audiological success, but some data suggest lower chorda tympani injury and postoperative taste disturbance risk with the endoscope.
Voice Rest Does Not Impact Laser Resection Results for Superficial Vocal Cord Lesions
A look at whether a prescription of voice rest has a meaningful impact on vocal outcomes following CO2 laser resection of superficial
vocal cord lesions.
Is Endolymphatic Sac Surgery Beneficial for Ménière’s Disease?
ESS can be considered in patients that are refractory to medical management as a non-destructive option, as risk to hearing is low.
What Is the Role of Laryngoscopy in Angioedema Isolated to the Lips, Without Laryngeal Symptoms?
Patients with isolated face and lip angioedema, with no signs/symptoms of laryngeal and pharyngeal involvement, can be individually assessed for the need of laryngoscopy.
Depth of Tumor Invasion in Early Oral Tongue Squamous Cell Carcinoma Key in Determining Therapy
A look at how pathologic features contribute to clinical outcomes of early oral tongue squamous cell carcinoma relative to tumor depth of invasion.
Higher Olfactory Performance Associated with Self- Perceived Olfactory Function
A look at the association between orthonasal olfaction and chemosensory perception in patients with smell loss.