Are E-Cigarettes Effective in Smoking Cessation?
Studies suggest e-cigarettes no more effective at smoking cessation than other methods; long-term safety unknown (Source: ENTtoday - TRIO Best Practices)
Source: ENTtoday - TRIO Best Practices - April 7, 2015 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: ENT Admin Tags: Head and Neck Practice Focus TRIO Best Practices cessation e-cigarette smoking Source Type: research
The Impact of Thyroidectomy on Vocal Quality Characteristics
With no laryngeal nerve injury, do vocal characteristics change after thyroidectomy? Background: Vocal dysfunction is a feared complication of thyroidectomy. While operative injury to the recurrent laryngeal nerve is a primary cause of voice alterations, changes have also been noted in the absence of this injury. Study design: Prospective study of patients one week prior […] (Source: ENTtoday - TRIO Best Practices)
Source: ENTtoday - TRIO Best Practices - March 24, 2015 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Sue Pondrom Tags: Laryngology Literature Reviews Practice Focus laryngeal nerve injury thyroidectomy vocal Source Type: research
When Is Prophylactic Neck Dissection in Papillary Thyroid Cancer Necessary?
The 2009 American Thyroid Association guidelines suggest that prophylactic central neck dissection can be used in patients with clinically staged 3/4 PTC disease, but surgeon's comfort level with procedure, related risks, should be considered (Source: ENTtoday - TRIO Best Practices)
Source: ENTtoday - TRIO Best Practices - March 9, 2015 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Vikas Mehta, MD, and Cherie-Ann Nathan, MD Tags: Departments Head and Neck Practice Focus TRIO Best Practices central neck dissection papillary thyroid cancer Source Type: research
Is Nasopharyngoscopy Necessary in Adult-Onset Otitis Media with Effusion?
Nasopharyngoscopy is recommended for patients with otitis media with effusion and other signs, symptoms of nasopharyngeal carcinoma (Source: ENTtoday - TRIO Best Practices)
Source: ENTtoday - TRIO Best Practices - February 10, 2015 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Phat T. Dang, BS, and Samuel P. Gubbels, MD Tags: Departments Head and Neck Practice Focus TRIO Best Practices nasopharyngeal carcinoma nasopharyngoscopy otitis media Source Type: research
Are Antibiotics Indicated for Acute Sinusitis?
Routine antibiotic treatment in primary care setting offers little clinical benefit, and is associated with adverse effects including antibiotic resistance (Source: ENTtoday - TRIO Best Practices)
Source: ENTtoday - TRIO Best Practices - February 10, 2015 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Lauren Tashima, MD, and Jay F. Piccirillo, MD Tags: Departments Practice Focus Rhinology TRIO Best Practices antibiotics Sinusitis Source Type: research
Are Prophylactic Antibiotics Useful in the Management of Facial Fractures?
Video head impulse testing, vestibular evoked myogenic potential testing improve ability to probe end organ function, identify vestibular dysfunction (Source: ENTtoday - TRIO Best Practices)
Source: ENTtoday - TRIO Best Practices - January 13, 2015 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Joe Harrington Tags: Head and Neck Laryngology Otology/Neurotology Practice Focus TRIO Best Practices antibiotics facial fracture Source Type: research
Is Facial Nerve Integrity Monitoring of Value in Chronic Ear Surgery?
Intraoperative facial NIM can identify facial nerves at risk during middle ear or mastoid surgery and is cost-effective (Source: ENTtoday - TRIO Best Practices)
Source: ENTtoday - TRIO Best Practices - January 13, 2015 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Joe Harrington Tags: Otology/Neurotology Practice Focus TRIO Best Practices facial nerve monitoring Source Type: research
Are Water Precautions Necessary After Tympanostomy Tube Placement?
Water precautions are not routinely advised after tympanostomy tube placement (Source: ENTtoday - TRIO Best Practices)
Source: ENTtoday - TRIO Best Practices - January 13, 2015 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Joe Harrington Tags: Otology/Neurotology Pediatric Practice Focus TRIO Best Practices pediatrics typmanostomy tube Source Type: research
Is Bilateral Exploration Still the Standard of Care for Primary Hyperparathyroidism?
Both radio-guided parathyroidectomy and bilateral neck exploration can be implemented (Source: ENTtoday - TRIO Best Practices)
Source: ENTtoday - TRIO Best Practices - December 9, 2014 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Joe Harrington Tags: Head and Neck Practice Focus TRIO Best Practices bilateral neck exploration clinical Hyperparathyroidism parathyroidectomy surgery Source Type: research
Which Inferior Turbinate Reduction Technique Best Decreases Nasal Obstruction?
Submucosal resection combined with lateral displacement is most effective at decreasing nasal obstruction caused by inferior turbinate hypertrophy (Source: ENTtoday - TRIO Best Practices)
Source: ENTtoday - TRIO Best Practices - December 9, 2014 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Joe Harrington Tags: Practice Focus Rhinology TRIO Best Practices clinical hypertrophy inferior turbinate reduction nasal obstruction Source Type: research
What is the Role of Tympanostomy Tubes in the Treatment of Recurrent Acute Otitis Media?
Best practices recommend placing TT over medication in cases of recurrent AOM (Source: ENTtoday - TRIO Best Practices)
Source: ENTtoday - TRIO Best Practices - November 5, 2014 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Kenneth R. Whittemore, Jr., MD, MSD Tags: Practice Focus TRIO Best Practices Source Type: research
Is Speech Language Pathologist Evaluation Necessary in the Non-Operative Treatment of Head and Neck Cancer?
Best practices support active role for speech language pathologists for head and neck cancer patients at point of diagnosis (Source: ENTtoday - TRIO Best Practices)
Source: ENTtoday - TRIO Best Practices - November 5, 2014 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: By Heather M. Starmer, MA, and Christine G. Gourin, MD, MPH Tags: Head and Neck Practice Focus TRIO Best Practices Source Type: research
Is Electroneurography Beneficial in the Management of Bell’s Palsy?
Studies confirm the prognostic value of ENoG testing performed between 3 and 14 days after onset of complete facial paralysis (Source: ENTtoday - TRIO Best Practices)
Source: ENTtoday - TRIO Best Practices - October 5, 2014 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Nathan M. Schularick, MD, Sarah E. Mowry, MD, Hakan Soken, MD, and Marlan R. Hansen, MD Tags: Facial Plastic/Reconstructive Practice Focus TRIO Best Practices facial nerve palsy Source Type: research
What Is the Best Test for Pediatric Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease?
Evidence suggests a 24-hour pH probe (pHP) and multichannel esophageal intralumenal impedance testing is superior to pHP alone (Source: ENTtoday - TRIO Best Practices)
Source: ENTtoday - TRIO Best Practices - September 8, 2014 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: ENT Admin Tags: Laryngology Pediatric Practice Focus TRIO Best Practices pediatrics reflux Source Type: research
Should Patients with Posterior Nasal Packing Require ICU Admission?
Evidence suggests admitting most patients to otolaryngology ward with continuous pulse oximetry (Source: ENTtoday - TRIO Best Practices)
Source: ENTtoday - TRIO Best Practices - September 7, 2014 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: ENT Admin Tags: Practice Focus Rhinology TRIO Best Practices ICU Source Type: research
