Product comparison model in otolaryngology: Equivalency analysis of absorbable hemostatic agents after endoscopic sinus surgery.

Objectives/hypothesis: Evidence-based medicine in otolaryngology literature continues to be lacking, especially with regard to new products brought to market. The marketing of products often includes statements of benefit that have limited objective support in research or literature. To address this, and to adequately determine product equivalency/superiority, careful evaluation must be made.

What is the Best Route to the Meckel Cave? Anatomical Comparison between the Endoscopic Endonasal Approach and a Lateral Approach.

Background Traditionally, a pterional approach is utilized to access the Meckel cave. Depending on the tumor location, extradural dissection of the Gasserian ganglion can be performed. An endoscopic endonasal access could potentially avoid a craniotomy in these cases.

The body as a living bioreactor: a feasibility study of pedicle flaps for tracheal transplantation.

Reconstruction of long-segment tracheal stenosis remains problematic. Ex vivo transplantation of stem cell-derived tracheas has been established in humans using external tissue bioreactors. These bioreactors, however, are not widely accessible.

Sexuality after treatment of head and neck cancer: findings based on modification of sexual adjustment questionnaire.

Objectives/hypothesis: Evaluate sexual dysfunction in patients after treatment for head and neck cancer.

Study Design: Single-institution cross-sectional study.

Methods: Our modified Sexual Adjustment Questionnaire was administered to 42 patients (mean age, 55.