The Laryngoscope
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Comparative Study
The role and utilization of electronic medical records in ambulatory otolaryngology.
To estimate the usage of electronic medical records (EMRs) in ambulatory otolaryngology and to compare the usage trends between otolaryngologists and physicians in other specialties. ⋯ The increasing utilization of EMRs in ambulatory otolaryngology is an important marker of progress in compliance with health care reform. Despite this upward trend, however, <50% of ambulatory offices had adopted EMRs in 2009 to 2010, and it remains to be seen how the field will adapt to the evolving challenge of EMR adoption and implementation.
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Comparative Study
Head and neck trauma in Iraq and Afghanistan: different war, different surgery, lessons learned.
The objectives are to compare and contrast the head and neck trauma experience in Iraq and Afghanistan and to identify trauma lessons learned that are applicable to civilian practice. ⋯ Level 4.
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To report data on death or permanent disability after tonsillectomy. ⋯ N/A.
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There is controversy about which children should be admitted after adenotonsillectomy (T&A) and limited clinical evidence to help with this decision. Current practice has evolved based on empirical or anecdotal evidence. We sought to identify practice variations in postoperative admission after T&A in tertiary care pediatric hospitals. ⋯ 4.