Comparative analysis of pain outcomes in hypoglossal nerve stimulation: Avoiding the digastric tendon.

Objective: Upper airway stimulation effectively treats patients with obstructive sleep apnea, especially among those with low long-term compliance with continuous positive airway pressure. Traditional methods to implant the hypoglossal nerve stimulator involve retraction of the digastric tendon to identify the nerve and improve exposure for stimulator implantation. Transient submental pain and discomfort are known side effects of the procedure.

Tonsillectomy and Adenoidectomy - Pediatric Clinics of North America.

Tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy are among the most commonly performed major pediatric operations in the United States, with more than 500,000 procedures performed annually. This procedure can be performed with or without adenoidectomy. These procedures were traditionally performed for recurrent tonsillitis; however, the vast majority of tonsillectomies are currently performed for obstructive symptoms.

Telemedicine and Otolaryngology in the COVID-19 Era.

Objective: The global Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has resulted in an expansion of telemedicine. The purpose of this study is to present our experience with outpatient telemedicine visits within a single institution's Department of Otolaryngology during the initial COVID-19 era.

Study Design: Retrospective chart review.

Orbital Roof Fractures: An Evidence-Based Approach.

There is controversy surrounding the management of orbital roof fractures. Guidelines with regard to when to operate and type of reconstruction are lacking. Categorizing these data will help clinicians make informed decisions about the management of orbital roof fractures and avoid preventable complications.

Perioperative Analgesia for Sinus and Skull-Base Surgery.

Perioperative analgesic management is multifaceted, and an individualized approach should be taken with each patient. Preoperative discussion of the plan for pain control and the patient's postoperative expectations is a necessary facet for optimal outcomes of analgesia. There is the potential for significant abuse and development of dependence on opioids.

Perioperative Analgesia for Patients Undergoing Thyroidectomy and Parathyroidectomy: An Evidence-Based Review.

Objective: To perform an evidence-based systematic review evaluating perioperative analgesia, including opioid alternatives, used for patients undergoing thyroidectomy and parathyroidectomy.

Methods: A comprehensive literature search from 1997 to January 2018 of Pubmed, Cochrane, and EmBase libraries was performed for studies reporting analgesic administration following thyroid or parathyroid surgery. This systematic review was based on the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis (PRISMA) guidelines.

Perioperative Analgesia for Patients Undergoing Septoplasty and Rhinoplasty: An Evidence-Based Review.

Objectives/hypothesis: Opioid misuse and diversion is a pressing topic in today's healthcare environment. The objective of this study was to conduct a review of non-opioid perioperative analgesic regimens following septoplasty, rhinoplasty, and septorhinoplasty.

Study Design: Evidence-based systematic review.

Characteristics and management of sinonasal paragangliomas: a systematic review.

Background: Paragangliomas of the nasal cavity and paranasal sinuses, although exceedingly rare, can exhibit frequent and aggressive recurrences. Our objective was to evaluate tumor characteristics, clinical course, management, and associated complications of sinonasal paragangliomas METHODS: A systematic review of the literature was performed utilizing the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis (PRISMA) guidelines, searching for sinonasal paraganglioma. Studies meeting inclusion criteria were assessed for level of evidence.

Osteoradionecrosis of the Temporal Bone: An Evidence-Based Approach.

Objectives: To perform a systematic review evaluating etiologies, associated complications, and management of osteoradionecrosis of the temporal bone (ORNTB).

Methods: The authors searched the PubMed, Embase, and Cochrane Library databases for relevant literature. Patient demographics, etiologies, treatments, and other clinical characteristics were obtained.