Otolaryngology
From the Journals
Location matters when it comes to thyroidectomy rates
Thyroidectomy had greater variation than prostatectomy, which was considered to be the procedure with the greatest regional variation in the U.S...
Conference Coverage
Upper airway stimulation for obstructive sleep apnea shows continued benefit at 42 months
DENVER – Only 4% of bed partners are forced to leave the room because of snoring.
Conference Coverage
SLEEP TIGHT: CPAP may be vasculoprotective in stroke/TIA
DENVER – Continuous positive airway pressure treatment of obstructive sleep apnea in patients with a recent TIA or mild stroke appears to reduce...
News
Flu vaccination found safe in surgical patients
Key clinical point: Immunizing surgical patients against seasonal influenza before they leave the hospital appears safe. Major finding: Patients...
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CPAP, oral devices reduced blood pressure in sleep apnea
CPAP and mandibular advancement devices delivered similar blood pressure reduction in obstructive sleep apnea.
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Respiratory problems make adenotonsillectomy recovery worse for kids
Children with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) have nearly five times more respiratory complications after adenotonsillectomy than children without...
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Oral device reduced obstructive sleep apnea, not sleepiness
Key clinical point: An oral appliance to advance the lower jaw reduced apneic episodes, snoring, and restless legs symptoms.
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Oral cancer survival lower with positive margins, public insurance
Key clinical point: Treatment factors such as neck dissection, tumor margins, type of insurance, and health care facility impact 5-year survival...
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Asymptomatic carotid stenosis and central sleep apnea linked
Key clinical point: More than two-thirds of patients with asymptomatic carotid stenosis are likely to have sleep apnea. Major finding: The...
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Lateral neck dissection morbidity high, but transient
Key clinical point: Lateral neck dissections for thyroid cancer are associated with high early morbidity but few long-term complications. Major...
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Studies of anesthesia’s effect on upper airway are limited
Key clinical point: Choice of an appropriate anesthetic protocol for drug-induced sleep endoscopy must be based on a limited number of comparative...