The Annals of otology, rhinology, and laryngology
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Ann. Otol. Rhinol. Laryngol. · Dec 2020
Comparative StudyComparison of Materials Used for 3D-Printing Temporal Bone Models to Simulate Surgical Dissection.
To identify 3D-printed temporal bone (TB) models that most accurately recreate cortical mastoidectomy for use as a training tool by comparison of different materials and fabrication methods. ⋯ PC, Photo, and FLW models best replicated surgical drilling and anatomy as compared to ABS and FLB models. These prototypes are reliable simulators for surgical training.
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Ann. Otol. Rhinol. Laryngol. · Nov 2020
Applicant-to-Residency Program Communication: Does It Matter?
To elucidate the frequency and types of pre- and post-interview communication that applicants engage with programs, to garner the perceptions of both applicants and program directors (PDs), and determine if communication influences outcomes. ⋯ Pre- and post-interview communication practices vary widely among otolaryngology applicants. Applicant-initiated communication has no impact on outcomes, while mentor-initiated communication is perceived to have more benefit, despite not impacting interview or match outcomes in this study.
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Ann. Otol. Rhinol. Laryngol. · Nov 2020
Factors Affecting Post-Anesthesia Care Unit Length of Stay in Pediatric Patients after an Adenotonsillectomy.
(1) To identify clinical factors and perioperative practices that correlate with longer length of stay (LOS) in the post-anesthesia care unit (PACU) after adenotonsillectomy (T&A) in pediatric populations.(2) To understand the relationship between family presence and PACU LOS for pediatric patients after T&A. ⋯ Our results suggest that postoperative medication administration and time until family arrival in the PACU are associated with significant differences in LOS. We also find that intraoperative administration of acetaminophen is correlated with reduced need for postoperative medication administration. Standardizing postoperative practices to minimize PACU LOS could result in a more efficient recovery for pediatric patients undergoing T&A.
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Ann. Otol. Rhinol. Laryngol. · Sep 2020
Hemi-laryngopharyngeal Spasm (HeLPS): Defining a New Clinical Entity.
Hemi-laryngopharyngeal spasm (HeLPS) has recently been described in the neurosurgical literature as a cause of intermittent laryngopharyngeal spasm and cough due to vascular compression of the vagus nerve at the cerebellopontine angle. We present the diagnostic criteria for this syndrome. ⋯ 4.
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Ann. Otol. Rhinol. Laryngol. · Jun 2020
Image Guided Sclerotherapy of Masseteric Venous Malformations.
To describe results of image guided sclerotherapy of venous malformations (VM) localized in the masseter muscle. ⋯ For VMs localized to the masseter muscle, image guided sclerotherapy is highly effective and safe, and recommended as first line treatment.