Otolaryngology--head and neck surgery : official journal of American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
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Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg · Jul 2019
Clinical Consensus Statement: Balloon Dilation of the Eustachian Tube.
To develop a clinical consensus statement on the use of balloon dilation of the eustachian tube (BDET). ⋯ This panel reached consensus on several statements that clarify diagnosis and perioperative management of OETD. Lack of consensus on other statements likely reflects knowledge gaps regarding the role of BDET in managing OETD. Expert panel consensus may provide helpful information for the otolaryngologist considering the use of BDET for the management of patients with OETD.
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Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg · Jul 2019
Postoperative Venous Thromboembolism after Extracranial Otologic Surgery.
To determine the incidence of postoperative venous thromboembolism (VTE) in adults undergoing otologic surgery. ⋯ The Caprini risk assessment model may overestimate VTE risk in patients undergoing extracranial otologic surgery. Postoperative VTE following otologic surgery is rare, even in patients traditionally considered moderate or high risk. Chemoprophylaxis guidelines in this group should be balanced against the potential risk of increased intraoperative bleeding and its associated effects on surgical visualization and morbidity.