New study demonstrates that outpatient thyroid surgery is safe and effective for select patients. Outpatient procedure is less expensive and allows home convalescence, away from possible hospital infection. Study examines novel approach of careful patient selection coupled with prophylactic calcium supplementation to minimize hospital stays and enable same-day discharge.
A program designed by the Quebec government & several medical societies to educate physicians about the diagnosis/appropriate treatment for acute bacterial rhinosinusitis has led to a marked decrease in the use of antibiotics as a frontline therapy, at a time when antibiotic use for the treatment of this disorder rose significantly throughout the rest of Canada.
A new study finds that voice therapy, as a first-line treatment, may be effective in improving hoarseness in patients with vocal fold polyps and cysts.
Children with obstructive sleep apnea have a poor health status similar to those with chronic medical conditions like rheumatoid arthritis.
110th annual meeting of the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery Foundation (AAO-HNSF) is being held September 17-20, 2006 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre Toronto, Canada. This is the world's largest gathering of otolaryngologists -- physicians who are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of disorders involving the ears, nose, throat, and related structures of the head and neck.
More than 165 scientific research sessions, 200 posters, and 400 instruction course hours are among the highlights of the 2006 American Academy of Otolaryngology"”Head and Neck Surgery Foundation (AAO-HNSF) Annual Meeting & OTO EXPO, being held September 17-20 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre (sic) Toronto, Canada.
A new study from the University of Chicago establishes that Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) may contribute to pediatric swallowing dysfunction. The study further suggests that GERD treatment may improve the swallowing function in distress.
A new study suggests that sequential bilateral cochlear implantation, or the placement of cochlear implants in both of a child's ears through separate surgeries, has the potential to improve speech perception abilities in quiet and in noise. Cochlear implants are electronic devices that have the potential to restore partial hearing to the deaf.
Cochlear implant device integrity is not compromised by electrosurgery used in removal of tonsils and adenoids. This finding from a new experiment could be an important first step to providing safe, effective, and the most pain-free removal of tonsils and adenoids for deaf children.
This new study, thought to be the largest one to date to investigate facial nerve dehiscence when cholesteatoma is also present, aims to describe how often and where the facial nerve is most commonly missing its bony covering. Armed with this knowledge, the careful surgeon can better remove the dangerous cholesteatoma without causing injury to the facial nerve and a potential facial paralysis.
Israeli researchers have found that slightly more than half of children admitted to a major treatment facility for acute otitis media have received alternative and complementary therapy. The most common therapy received was various immune boosting national preparations containing Echinacea Purpurea, despite the fact that no evidence exists proving that this product is effective against this common pediatric medical disorder.
There is no significant difference in voice quality after external beam radiation therapy (EBRT) compared to endoscopic CO2 laser excision (CLE) in T1 glottic cancer. This is the conclusion of meta-analysis assessing voice outcomes after treatment for early glottic cancer. What has not been determined is what procedure offers the best oncologic cure while minimizing adverse effects on the patient voice.
Intubation and decreased barometric pressures encountered during high altitude transport may lead to an increased rate of vocal cord paralysis of military burn victims. This is a finding of a retrospective study conducted by otolaryngologist"”head and neck surgeons at the Brook Army Medical Center in Texas.
An adenotonsillectomy, or surgical removal of the tonsils and adenoids, leads to an improvement in behavior and sleep for pediatric patients diagnosed with sleep disordered breathing has been revealed in a study from the University of Kansas Medical Center and School of medicine.
Elizabeth Unger, MD, PhD, from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, will be the Karl Storz Lecturer at the Annual Meeting of the American Society of Pediatric Otolaryngology (ASPO), Monday, May 22, 2006, at the Chicago Hyatt-Regency Hotel.
For the fourth annual "World Voice Day," the American Academy of Otolaryngolgy--Head and Neck Surgery is providing seven brief videos offering tips on how to conduct an appropriate vocal warm-up to start your day.
An expert panel representing the fields of otolaryngology "“ head and neck surgery, pediatrics, family medicine, infectious disease, internal medicine, emergency medicine, and medical informatics, has issued new guidelines providing evidence-based recommendations for management of acute otitis externa (AOE), or "swimmer's ear."
Approximately 15 million Americans have a severe form of tinnitus. Although several theories have been proposed to explain the mechanism of tinnitus, the exact cause for this condition remains unknown; suggested treatments for the condition have not worked well in alleviating the symptoms.
Twenty-three new research studies are featured in the February edition of Otolaryngology"”Head and Neck Surgery, the medical/scientific journal of the American Academy of Otolaryngology"”Head and Neck Surgery. The abstracts for these research studies can be viewed online.
Pediatric ear, nose, and throat disorders usually found in adults are the focus of the 2006 Kids "Kids E.N.T. Health," a national public information campaign to inform the public about pediatric ear, nose, and throat disorders. This health observance, now in its fourth year, is sponsored by the American Academy of Otolaryngology"”Head and Neck Surgery.
Past research has revealed that post-operative pain rates for tonsillectomies using electrocautery, Harmonic Scalpel, and Coblation have been similar. A new research study seeks to quantitatively measure the post-operative pain rates of the three surgical instruments.
Researchers in Texas propose minimally invasive cochlear implantation as a technique in which creation of a large scalp flap is avoided, thereby reducing complications. The most common complications with cochlear implantation involve flap breakdown and electrode misplacement.
Surgery is recommended for children with chronic rhinosinusitis who do not respond to maximal medical therapy, which typically includes antibiotics, antihistamines, and nasal steroids. Removal of adenoids is the first-line surgical therapy for chronic rhinosinusitis in children.
A new study seeks to characterize swallow function before and after chemoradiation therapy for advanced head and neck cancer and to understand its impact on nutrition and quality of life. Several measures were utilized including patient symptoms, weight, timing of gastrostomy tube removal, diet, modified barium swallow results, and quality of life assessments.
A systematic review has been performed to formulate an objective recommendation regarding the safety of routine use of a single, intraoperative, intravenous dose of corticosteroid on post-tonsillectomy pain. The researchers speculate that a single intravenous dose of dexamethasone reduces post-tonsillectomy pain.
Rhinosinusitis, or as it is more commonly known, sinusitis, is known to be one of the most common chronic illnesses in the United States. Despite the prevalence of this disorder, the cause and exact definition of chronic sinusitis is still be debated. A new study identifies the symptoms and risks of this disease at specific ages.
Little information is available on how parents view the guidelines established for an effective universal newborn hearing-screening program. A new study set out to determine how parents in Utah perceive the process to diagnose and treat their children with hearing loss.
Most specialists who treat sleep disorders agree that the ideal screening device for obstructive sleep apnea should be inexpensive, widely accessible, easily used with minimal instructions, have no risk or side effects to the patient, and be accurate. Researchers set out to examine the reliability and predictive capability of the SleepStrip(tm).
In the summer of 2004, the Air Force Surgeon General and his readiness staff decided to deploy a fully equipped otolaryngology team to serve with the multispecialty head and neck team at the newly established Air Force Theater Hospital in Balad, Iraq.
In a new study, researchers compared intra-operative and postoperative outcomes among children with obstructive sleep disorders caused by enlarged tonsils who were randomized to undergo either traditional electrocautery tonsillectomy or powered intracapsular tonsillectomy.
The various signs associated with HIV-associated facial lipoatrophy are most prominent in the midface affecting the cheeks, and surrounding areas to varying degrees. More severe signs of facial lipoatrophy include significant volume loss around the eyes and near the temples.
Researchers in a Japanese medical facility noted that approximately 20 percent of patients with Bell's palsy also suffered from diabetes mellitus. There are some complications observed in patients with diabetes, including cranial nerve disorders, disease of the blood vessels, and severe viral or bacterial infections.
Iraq has admitted making 2,850 tones of mustard gas, has filled bombs with it and used it against Iranian soldier in late of Iran "“Iraq war (1985-1988) and Kurds at Halabja in 1988. Now, Iranian medical officials are reporting on the consequences of exposure to chemical warfare as applied to head and neck disorders.
Many studies have clearly showed that self perception of snoring poorly correlated, and observer perception only moderately correlated, with mean, maximum loudness, and snoring index. Two researchers set out to introduce an objective method of measuring snoring.
A variety of outpatient surgical procedures have undergone evaluation for the treatment of snoring, including laser assisted uvulopalatopharyngoplasty, radiofrequency treatment to the soft palate, injection snoreplasty, and the newest treatment, palatal implants made of polyethylene terephthalate palatal, the Pillar(r) implants.
A new study finds that young Air Force men and NFL players have some similar qualities. They exercise regularly, often at body-building, they develop muscle mass in the arms and neck; and they may have obstructive sleep apnea, a disease that can be debilitating and even fatal.
Salivary gland malignancies are rare in the general population and even more unlikely found in children. They represent one to three percent of all such head and neck malignancies in the general population, and within the salivary malignancy group, less than five percent are in children.
Past studies have revealed that a patient's subjective assessment of nasal parameters often show a lack of correlation. A new study set out to examine if actual olfactory ability correlated with subjective sense of smell and peak inspiratory nasal flow rate, or in other words, when nasal passages are at their most clear.
Modern day music performances often consist of long periods of high volume sound and short periods of rest between music sets. It is well known that sustained exposure to intense levels of noise can cause irreversible damage to hearing; what is not known is that regular exposure to less intense, but still noisy environments may also cause insidious destruction of hearing.
Occupational and safety health issues will become increasingly important in the world of professional singers and actors. As this happens, a means of effectively evaluating vocal fatigue will play a crucial role in the treatment and prevention of laryngeal disorders by speech therapists and otolaryngologists.
On July 29, 2004, The U.S. FDA approved the drug acamprosate for treating alcohol dependent individuals seeking to continue to remain alcohol-free after they have stopped drinking. Two Brazilian researchers believe that the drug is also effective in treating tinnitus, a disorder that affects 12 million Americans with noises in their ears.
A new study evaluates the efficacy of Radiesse for the treatment of glottal insufficiency responding to the diagnoses of unilateral vocal fold paralysis or glottal insufficiency caused by vocal fold paresis and vocal fold atrophy.
Cancer of the upper aerodigestive tract used to have few treatment options. Fortunately, radiation therapy has proven to be an effective treatment. However, RT can be associated with significant toxicity during the treatment period starting few weeks into the treatment plan and numerous other long-term side effects.
Although there is now evidence that the quality of life impact of tonsil and adenoid disease is significant, the quality of life of children and adults after adenotonsillectomy for recurrent or chronic infection has not been studied prospectively.
Surgical procedures of the soft palate to treat obstructive sleep apnea have traditionally focused on reducing the soft tissue volume. Most surgeons have considered this approach unsatisfactory to many patients, especially when the disorder still remains a significant problem following treatment.
Carcinomas or malignancies found in the parotid or parotid salivary gland are quire uncommon, representing six percent of all head and neck cancers. But the disease is aggressive, and often the patient's prognosis can be poor.
Obstructive sleep apnea, gastroesophageal reflux, and laryngopharyngeal reflux may have dangerous consequences if they persist undiagnosed or untreated. Researchers have initiated a study to examine the prevalence of GERD and LPR in patients diagnosed with breathing-related sleep disorders.
Recent studies have claimed that the vast majority of cases of chronic rhinosinusitis represent an immune-mediated response to the presence of fungi. This position asserts that the term "allergic fungal rhinosinusitis" is a misnomer and that patients thought to have this disorder are merely a part of the larger group of patients with CRS.
Children suffering from sickle cell disease have special operative considerations that must be considered prior to their surgery. During the perioperative time, these children are at risk for events resulting from obstruction of blood vessels.
Although pediatric acute sinusitis is a common disease, the incidence of central nervous system complications is rare. The rate of CNS involvement is much less common than orbital complications, which occur in the bony cavity surrounding the eye or inside the skull, and is present in three to four percent of patients admitted to the hospital for sinusitis.
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