The Postcricoid Cushion: An Unusual and Surgically Treatable Cause of Infant Aspiration.

Objectives: To highlight the importance of recognizing the postcricoid cushion as a surgically treatable cause of newborn aspiration in select cases unresponsive to conservative measures.

Methods: A retrospective review was performed on a single case of neonatal aspiration at a tertiary care pediatric hospital.

Results: Resolution of aspiration was achieved in an otherwise healthy six-week old term infant following ablation of a postcricoid cushion using microlaryngeal instrumentation and coblation.

No-Show Rates in Employed Otolaryngology Practice.

Objective: To report baseline no-show rates in the hospital-employed otolaryngology practice setting and to identify factors that may affect clinic show rates that are targets for potential improvement.

Study Design: Retrospective chart review.

Methods: Electronic medical records from October 2012 through July 2014 of a hospital-employed otolaryngology practice were reviewed.

Assessment of Behavioral Problems in Children With Hearing Loss.

Objective: To compare the prevalence of disruptive behavior problems between preschool-aged children with hearing loss and normal hearing.

Study Design: Cross-sectional study.

Setting: Tertiary academic center.

Factors associated with patient no-show rates in an academic otolaryngology practice.

Objectives/hypothesis: Factors affecting access to healthcare is an expanding area of research. This study seeks to identify factors associated with no-show rates in an academic otolaryngology practice to improve clinical efficiency and patient access to care.

Study Design: Retrospective review.

Cost-based decision analysis of postreduction imaging in the management of mandibular fractures.

Importance: Immediate postreduction imaging is a standard practice in the management of mandibular fractures at many hospitals. However, the literature suggests that postreduction imaging in maxillofacial fractures fails to influence clinical decision making significantly.

Objectives: To determine the cost-effectiveness of different clinical decision pathways regarding postreduction imaging as it relates to the experience of the surgeon, and to demonstrate that baseline postreduction imaging has utility based on the complication rate of the surgeon.