Experts discuss quality initiatives for otolaryngologists to manage risk
Head and Neck Surgery: Postoperative Outcomes for Elderly Patients
How do surgeons decide which elderly patients are going to respond well to surgery?
Risk Level Varies during Free Flap Reconstruction of Glossectomy Defects
Free flap reconstruction of glossectomy defects is associated with increased morbidity and operative time when compared with nonflap reconstruction
Is Cocaine a Safe Topical Agent For Use During Endoscopic Sinus Surgery?
The benefits of cocaine are unique in terms of its singular ability to both vasoconstrict and anesthetize the nasal mucosa
Smoking History and ANCA Testing Correlate with Nonmechanical LTS
Which tests, if any, lead clinicians to the etiology of laryngotracheal stenosis (LTS) in serologic testing?
Patients with Graves Disease at Increased Risk for Hematoma Following Thyroid Surgery
Graves disease is the only indication in which patients undergoing thyroidectomy are at increased risk of postoperative hematoma formation
Hearing Loss Associated with Higher Incidence of Dementia
A growing body of literature suggests that hearing loss and dementia are interrelated
What Is the Risk of Malignant Transformation of Vestibular Schwannoma Following Radiosurgery?
Radiosurgical treatment of vestibular schwannomas is safe and effective
Delay in Deep Neck Abscess Surgical Drainage Negatively Affects Outcomes in Adults
In adults, delay in surgical drainage of deep neck abscess is associated with increased morbidity and mortality, but there is no such association in children
Patulous Eustachian Tube Surgical Treatment Safe, Effective
Studies show surgery for PET generally safe with few isolated risks