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How to reorgan,ize an ENT outpatient service during the COVID‐19 outbreak: report from northern Italy

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Tue May 05, 2020 21:19

Which Anesthesia Regimen Is Best to Reduce Pulmonary Complications After Head and Neck Surgery?

Objectives/Hypothesis The differences between intravenous and inhalation anesthesia in clinical postoperative pulmonary complications (PPCs) have been studied in cardiac and lung resection surgery. Clinical evidence for the effects of these two anesthetics on PPCs in other types of surgery is still missing. We aimed to assess the impact of sevoflurane and propofol on the incidence of PPCs in patients undergoing surgery for head and neck cancer. Study Design Double‐blind, randomized, controlled...

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Tue May 05, 2020 18:19

Laryngotracheal Mucosal Surface Expression of Candidate Biomarkers in Idiopathic Subglottic Stenosis

Objectives Idiopathic subglottic stenosis (iSGS) is an inflammatory process leading to fibrosis and narrowing of the laryngotracheal airway. There is variability in patient response to surgical intervention, but the mechanisms underlying this variability are unknown. In this pilot study, we measure expression of candidate targets at the mucosal surface of the subglottis in iSGS patients. We aim to identify putative biomarkers for iSGS that provide insights into the molecular basis of disease progression,...

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Tue May 05, 2020 18:09

Long‐Term Academic Outcomes of Triological Society Research Career Development Award Recipients

Objectives/Hypothesis Each year, the Triological Society awards several Research Career Development Awards (CDAs) to support early‐career otolaryngologists. The objective of this study was to evaluate academic outcomes of CDA recipients including National Institutes of Health (NIH) funding acquisition and h‐index. A secondary objective was to appraise gender differences in outcomes among awardees. Study Design Cross‐sectional study. Methods Recipients' practice setting, degree...

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Tue May 05, 2020 18:05

Otolaryngology Resident Practices and Perceptions in the Initial Phase of the U.S. COVID‐19 Pandemic

Abstract Objective The coronavirus 2019 (COVID‐19) pandemic has had widespread implications on clinical practice at United States (U.S.) hospitals. These changes are particularly relevant to otolaryngology – head and neck surgery (OHNS) residents, as reports suggest an increased risk of contracting COVID‐19 for otolaryngologists. The objectives of this study were to evaluate OHNS residency program practice changes and characterize resident perceptions during the initial phase of the pandemic....

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Tue May 05, 2020 15:13

Utility of Tracheostomy in Patients with COVID‐19 and Other Special Considerations

Abstract Patients who become severely ill from COVID‐19 have a high likelihood of needing prolonged intubation, making tracheostomy a likely consideration. The infectious nature of COVID‐19 poses an additional risk of transmission to healthcare workers that should be taken into consideration. We explore current literature and recommendations for tracheostomy in patients with COVID‐19, and look back at previous data from SARS‐CoV‐1, the virus responsible for the SARS outbreak of 2003. Given the...

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Tue May 05, 2020 15:03

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