Otolaryngology--head and neck surgery : official journal of American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
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Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg · Apr 2019
Frailty as a Predictor of Postoperative Outcomes among Patients with Head and Neck Cancer.
To understand measures of frailty among preoperative patients and explain how these can predict perioperative outcomes among patients with head and neck cancer. ⋯ This study demonstrated a significant increase in poor perioperative outcomes and mortality among patients with head and neck cancer and increased frailty, as measured by the modified frailty index.
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Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg · Apr 2019
Meta AnalysisMontelukast and Nasal Corticosteroids to Treat Pediatric Obstructive Sleep Apnea: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.
To systematically review the literature on anti-inflammatory medications for treating pediatric obstructive sleep apnea and perform meta-analysis of the available data. ⋯ Treatment with montelukast and intranasal steroids or montelukast alone is potentially beneficial for short-term management of mild pediatric OSA.
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Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg · Apr 2019
ReviewArtificial Intelligence for the Otolaryngologist: A State of the Art Review.
To provide a state of the art review of artificial intelligence (AI), including its subfields of machine learning and natural language processing, as it applies to otolaryngology and to discuss current applications, future impact, and limitations of these technologies. ⋯ In the coming years, AI is likely to have a major impact on biomedical research and the practice of medicine. Otolaryngologists are key stakeholders in the development and clinical integration of meaningful AI technologies that will improve patient care. High-quality data collection is essential for the development of AI technologies, and otolaryngologists should seek opportunities to collaborate with data scientists to guide them toward the most impactful clinical questions.
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Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg · Apr 2019
Comparative StudyConscious Sedation for Pediatric Peritonsillar Abscess: Comparison of Anesthetic Approaches.
To compare the efficacy, safety, and cost of incision and drainage (I&D) for pediatric patients with peritonsillar abscesses (PTAs) under conscious sedation (CS) versus unsedated (awake) and general anesthesia (GA). ⋯ CS for PTA I&D is a viable treatment option with tolerance and success similar to that of the awake and GA groups. Complications were observed for those who underwent CS, but they were manageable.