Is Olfactory Training Effective Treatment for Postinfectious Smell Loss?
Existing evidence suggests that olfactory training is a low-risk intervention that provides clinically relevant and sustained benefit in some PISL patients. (Source: ENTtoday - TRIO Best Practices)
Source: ENTtoday - TRIO Best Practices - June 28, 2021 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Aria Jafari, MD, Ashton E. Lehmann, MD, and Ralph Metson, MD Tags: Otology/Neurotology TRIO Best Practices clinical outcomes treatment Source Type: research
What Is the Best Approach to Prevent Advanced-Stage Pressure Injuries After Pediatric Tracheotomy?
An array of complications may arise after a pediatric tracheotomy, and the clinician should be mindful of advanced-stage pressure injuries. (Source: ENTtoday - TRIO Best Practices)
Source: ENTtoday - TRIO Best Practices - June 16, 2021 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Christopher B. Sullivan, MD, Michael D. Puricelli, MD, and Richard J. Smith, MD Tags: Pediatric TRIO Best Practices Tracheotomy Source Type: research
Should Tranexamic Acid Be Used to Reduce Intraoperative Blood Loss During Rhytidectomy?
There is no meaningful advantage to justify using tranexamic acid as a best practice measure in rhytidectomy. (Source: ENTtoday - TRIO Best Practices)
Source: ENTtoday - TRIO Best Practices - May 19, 2021 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Kristen A. Echanique, MD, Rhorie Kerr, MD, Irene Kim, MD, MBA, Gregory Keller, MD, and Vishad Nabili, MD Tags: Facial Plastic/Reconstructive TRIO Best Practices clinical best practices Source Type: research
Is Bilateral Cochlear Implantation Cost-Effective Compared to Unilateral Cochlear Implantation?
Cost-effectiveness varies between adults and children. (Source: ENTtoday - TRIO Best Practices)
Source: ENTtoday - TRIO Best Practices - May 19, 2021 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Joshua J. Sturm, MD, PhD, Sagit Stern Shavit, MD, Fernán Vicario-Quiñones, MD, and Anil K. Lalwani, MD Tags: Otology/Neurotology TRIO Best Practices clinical costs cochlear implants Source Type: research
Do Perioperative Systemic Corticosteroids Improve Cochlear Implant Hearing Preservation?
There is evidence that steroid use may be beneficial to improve hearing preservation. (Source: ENTtoday - TRIO Best Practices)
Source: ENTtoday - TRIO Best Practices - April 21, 2021 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Daniel E. Killeen, MD, Joe W. Kutz Jr MD, Jacob B. Hunter, MD, and Brandon Isaacson, MD Tags: Otology/Neurotology TRIO Best Practices clinical outcomes cochlear implants Source Type: research
Is Betahistine Effective in the Treatment of M énière’s Disease?
Betahistine is widely used in Europe and the rest of the world in the treatment of Ménière’s disease. (Source: ENTtoday - TRIO Best Practices)
Source: ENTtoday - TRIO Best Practices - April 21, 2021 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Sean Holmes, MD, Anil K. Lalwani, MD, and Gauri Mankekar, MD, PhD Tags: Otology/Neurotology TRIO Best Practices clinical research Meniere's disease treatment Source Type: research
What Is the Role of Radiofrequency Ablation for Benign Thyroid Nodules?
Radiofrequency ablation for benign thyroid nodule has recently gained traction among otolaryngologists for patients seeking a nonsurgical treatment option. (Source: ENTtoday - TRIO Best Practices)
Source: ENTtoday - TRIO Best Practices - April 21, 2021 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Peter Horwich, MD, Brent A. Chang, MD, Ameya A. Asarkar, MD, Gregory W. Randolph, MD, and Cherie-Ann O. Nathan, MD Tags: Laryngology TRIO Best Practices treatment Source Type: research
Is Preoperative Computed Tomography Necessary for Primary Stapes Surgery?
Literature review does not support routine use of tomography (CT) prior to planned primary stapedotomy in patients with adult-onset CHL/MHL. (Source: ENTtoday - TRIO Best Practices)
Source: ENTtoday - TRIO Best Practices - April 21, 2021 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Varun V. Varadarajan, MD, and Patrick J. Antonelli, MD Tags: Otology/Neurotology TRIO Best Practices clinical research treatment Source Type: research
Is Acupuncture Effective in Reducing Overall Symptomatology in Chronic Rhinosinusitis?
Although acupuncture is used to treat a variety of medical conditions, there is insufficient evidence to support its use in chronic rhinosinusitis. (Source: ENTtoday - TRIO Best Practices)
Source: ENTtoday - TRIO Best Practices - March 16, 2021 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Andy J. Jin, MSc, and Christopher J. Chin, MD Tags: Rhinology TRIO Best Practices chronic rhinosinusitis treatment Source Type: research
What Is the Role of Transoral Thyroidectomy?
Transoral thyroidectomy can be safely performed in a select group of patients. Here are its unique advantages and guidance on when it should be used. (Source: ENTtoday - TRIO Best Practices)
Source: ENTtoday - TRIO Best Practices - March 16, 2021 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Brent A. Chang, MD, Ameya A. Asarkar, MD, and Cherie-Ann O. Nathan, MD Tags: Head and Neck TRIO Best Practices clinical best practices thyroidectomy Source Type: research
What Is the Extent of Neck Dissection in Medullary Thyroid Carcinoma?
Medullary thyroid carcinoma is a relatively rare thyroid cancer accounting for about 5% to 10% of all thyroid cancers. (Source: ENTtoday - TRIO Best Practices)
Source: ENTtoday - TRIO Best Practices - March 16, 2021 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Ameya Asarkar, MD, Brent A. Chang, MD, and Cherie-Ann O. Nathan, MD Tags: Head and Neck TRIO Best Practices clinical research thyroid cancer Source Type: research
Should We Routinely Use Pulmonary Function Testing in the Management of Subglottic Stenosis?
Pulmonary function testing is useful in the evaluation and management of subglottic stenosis because it provides a precise and objective functional assessment of obstruction. (Source: ENTtoday - TRIO Best Practices)
Source: ENTtoday - TRIO Best Practices - March 16, 2021 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Sungjin A. Song, MD, Guri Sandhu, MD, and Ramon A. Franco Jr., MD Tags: Laryngology TRIO Best Practices clinical best practices Source Type: research
Do Patients With Dementia Benefit From Cochlear Implantation?
Newer studies assess the effect of cochlear implants on independent risk factors for dementia associated with hearing loss, including cognition, depression, and physical activity. (Source: ENTtoday - TRIO Best Practices)
Source: ENTtoday - TRIO Best Practices - February 17, 2021 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Nabil F. Darwich, PhD; Tiffany P. Hwa, MD; and Michael J. Ruckenstein, MD Tags: Otology/Neurotology TRIO Best Practices clinical research cochlear implants dementia Source Type: research
What is the Optimal Timing of Computed Tomography Imaging to Objectively Confirm Chronic Rhinosinusitis?
In patients with suspected CRS based on symptoms but with normal endoscopic findings, an upfront CT scan is a viable option prior to initiating empiric medical therapy. (Source: ENTtoday - TRIO Best Practices)
Source: ENTtoday - TRIO Best Practices - February 17, 2021 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Michael T. Yim, MD; Bruce K. Tan, MD; Cherie-Ann O. Nathan, MD; and Richard R. Orlandi, MD Tags: Laryngology TRIO Best Practices clinical research treatment Source Type: research
What is the Role of Trans-Oral Robotic Surgery (TORS) in HPV Negative Oropharyngeal Cancer?
Transoral robotic surgery (TORS) has become increasingly accepted as a treatment modality in human papillomavirus (HPV)-positive T1/T2 oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma (OPSCC). (Source: ENTtoday - TRIO Best Practices)
Source: ENTtoday - TRIO Best Practices - February 17, 2021 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Ameya Asarkar, MD; Brent A. Chang, MD; and Cherie-Ann O. Nathan, MD Tags: Clinical Research TRIO Best Practices laryngology treatment Source Type: research
