The Laryngoscope
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Randomized Controlled Trial Clinical Trial
Granisetron, droperidol, and metoclopramide for preventing postoperative nausea and vomiting after thyroidectomy.
Patients undergoing thyroidectomy may be especially at risk of experiencing postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV). This study was undertaken to compare the efficacy and safety of granisetron, droperidol, and metoclopramide for preventing PONV after thyroidectomy. ⋯ Prophylactic therapy with granisetron is superior to droperidol or metoclopramide for preventing PONV after thyroidectomy.
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Comparative Study
Peer review: studying the major otolaryngology journals.
To determine if the otolaryngology literature is comparable to other surgical specialty journals with respect to quality and types of articles published. ⋯ The otolaryngology literature compares quite favorably with the literature of other surgical specialties, excelling in prospective studies and basic science research. It only lags with respect to sample size. The study composition among the different major otolaryngology journals is largely similar with respect to basic study parameters, suggesting comparable quality among the journals.