The Laryngoscope
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Both flexible and rigid bronchoscopy can be used to assess tracheomalacia; however, there is limited evidence comparing the two techniques. The objective of this study was to compare flexible and rigid bronchoscopy for evaluating the location and severity of tracheomalacia in children. ⋯ 4 Laryngoscope, 131:201-204, 2021.
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Randomized Controlled Trial
The Safety and Efficacy of Transnasal Humidified Rapid-Insufflation Ventilatory Exchange for Laryngologic Surgery.
Transnasal humidified rapid-insufflation ventilatory exchange (THRIVE) is an intraoperative ventilatory technique that allows avoidance of tracheal intubation (TI) or jet ventilation (JV) in selected laryngologic surgical cases. Unimpeded access to all parts of the glottis may improve surgical precision, decrease operative time, and potentially improve patient outcomes. The objective of this prospective, randomized, patient-blinded, 2-arm parallel pilot trial was to investigate the safety and efficacy of THRIVE use for adult patients undergoing nonlaser laryngologic surgery of short-to-intermediate duration. ⋯ We confirm the safe intraoperative oxygenation profile of THRIVE for selected patients undergoing nonlaser laryngologic surgery of short-to-intermediate duration. THRIVE facilitated surgical exposure and improved early patient recovery, suggesting a potential economic benefit for outpatient laryngologic procedures. The results of this exploratory study provide a framework for designing future adequately powered THRIVE trials.
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To assess the face, content, construct, and concurrent validity of the PHACON Sinonasal Surgery Simulator (SNSS). ⋯ This study demonstrates the face, content, concurrent, and construct validity of a 3D-printed SNSS. Although this model has the potential to be a valuable tool in endoscopic sinus surgery training for otolaryngology residents, improvements are required with respect to the quality of simulated mucosal tissue as well as the simulated anatomy of the fronto-ethmoid compartment Level of Evidence: NA Laryngoscope, 2019.
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To compare the representation of women and racial minorities among otolaryngology residents and faculty to other surgical specialties. ⋯ 3 Laryngoscope, 2019.
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In this communication, we would like to share our experience in managing TORS patients during COVID-19 pandemic. Laryngoscope, 130:2593-2594, 2020.