Analysis of hearing preservation after endolymphatic mastoid sac surgery for Meniere's disease.

Objectives/hypothesis: Comparison of audiometric outcomes between patients with definite Meniere's disease who underwent endolymphatic mastoid sac surgery (EMSS) following failed medical therapy and patients who underwent medical therapy only.

Study Design: Retrospective chart review of 456 consecutive patients between 1997 and 2006.

Methods: Outcome measures were changes in pure-tone average (PTA), word recognition score (WRS), and speech reception threshold (SRT).

Snoring: a critical analysis of current treatment modalities. Does anything really work?

Purpose Of Review: To determine the current options available for the treatment of snoring in the symptomatic patient, as this can be troublesome not only for the patient, but also the patient's bed partner. These include both surgical and non-surgical measures.

Recent Findings: The main themes that will be addressed include over-the-counter snoring aids, oral appliances, and surgical options.