In-office vs. operating room procedures for recurrent respiratory papillomatosis.

We conducted a study to analyze hospital and patient costs, outcomes, and patient satisfaction among adults undergoing in-office and operating room procedures for the treatment of recurrent respiratory papillomatosis. Our final study population was made up of 17 patients-1 man and 16 women, aged 30 to 86 years (mean: 62). The mean number of in-office laser procedures per patient was 4.

Bleeding risk associated with resection of the middle turbinate during functional endoscopic sinus surgery.

Background: The decision to resect the middle turbinate (MT) during functional endoscopic sinus surgery is controversial. Although there have been a variety of studies that examined the functional outcome related to this maneuver, very few studies evaluated the potential for complications, in particular, epistaxis.

Objective: We sought to determine if resection of the MT during functional endoscopic sinus surgery leads to an increased risk for postoperative bleeding.

Predictors of repeated "no-showing" to clinic appointments.

Objective: To determine the variables that contribute to repeated patient non-compliance with showing up to clinic appointments.

Study Design: Retrospective chart review.

Setting: Single tertiary care academic institution.