No-Show Rates in an Academic Otolaryngology Practice Before and During the COVID-19 Pandemic.

Objective: Our objectives were to determine the no-show and nonattendance rate for an outpatient academic otolaryngology practice, to identify patient and systemic factors associated with nonattendance, and to evaluate the impact that the COVID-19 pandemic had on the rate of nonattendance.

Methods: This is a retrospective review of the Epic practice management and billing reports from all scheduled outpatient visits at a multi-physician, academic, general, and sub-specialty otolaryngology practice from January 2019 to December 2021.

Results: Over three years, 121,347 clinic visits were scheduled in the otolaryngology practice.

Deep Lobe Parotid Tumors: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.

Objective: We performed a systematic review and meta-analysis of deep lobe parotid tumors to evaluate their unique characteristics.

Data Sources: PubMed/Medline, Embase, Web of Sciences, and Cochrane Library databases were queried for relevant literature.

Review Methods: Studies were individually assessed by 2 independent reviewers.

Primary Paraganglioma of the Facial Canal: An Evidence-Based Approach.

Objectives: To perform an evidence-based review evaluating presenting symptoms, imaging, and management for primary paragangliomas of the facial canal (PPFCs).

Data Sources: PubMed/MEDLINE, Embase, Cochrane Library, and Web of Science.

Review Methods: Studies were assessed for quality of evidence and bias with the Cochrane bias tool, GRADE, and MINORS criteria.

Endoscopic Resection of Pediatric Skull Base Tumors: An Evidence-Based Review.

 To perform a systematic review examining experiences with endoscopic resection of skull base lesions in the pediatric population, with a focus on outcomes, recurrence, and surgical morbidities.  PubMed/MEDLINE, Cochrane Library, Embase, and Web of Science databases were evaluated. Studies were assessed for level of evidence.

Perioperative analgesia for patients undergoing otologic surgery: An evidence-based review.

Objectives/hypothesis: Opioid misuse and diversion is a major concern, with a negative impact on both the individual and society. The objective of this study was to perform an evidence-based systematic review of the efficacy of perioperative analgesic regimens following otologic surgery.

Methods: Embase, Cochrane Library, and PubMed/MEDLINE databases (January 1, 1947 to June 30, 2018) were searched for studies investigating pain management in otologic surgeries.

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.

Benign and Malignant Oral Lesions in Children and Adolescents: An Organized Approach to Diagnosis and Management.

Oral lesions in children encompass a wide range of etiologies, including idiopathic entities as well as those related to an underlying systemic illness. In addition, oral masses include benign entities harboring locally destructive behavior and even malignancies in rare cases. Thorough patient history and detailed and efficient physical examination are critical for determining which lesions can be closely observed versus those require further diagnostic work-up.

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.