Predictors of Clinical Outcomes in Adult Laryngotracheal Stenosis.

Objectives: Sequelae of laryngotracheal stenosis (LTS) can be devastating, often necessitating tracheostomy. This study aims to describe the characteristics and outcomes of patients with LTS and identify risk factors for long-term tracheostomy dependence stratified by etiology.

Methods: A retrospective chart review was performed on 215 patients diagnosed with LTS from 09/01/2011 to 12/31/2020.

Clinical Predictors of Postintubation Bilateral Vocal Fold Immobility.

 Iatrogenic bilateral vocal fold immobility (BVFI) often arises from posterior glottic stenosis (PGS) after endotracheal intubation, whereby posterior commissure mucosal disruption leads to fibrosis and ankylosis of the cricoarytenoid joints. Sequelae can be devastating, resulting in dyspnea, stridor, and death due to asphyxiation.  We sought to review features associated with PGS to better understand how to prevent this condition.

The effect of postoperative steroid dosing on readmission rates following radiofrequency ablation tonsillectomy.

Objective: To examine the effect of postoperative steroid dosage on postoperative telephone calls, emergency department (ED) visits, and hemorrhage rates for two groups receiving different steroid dosing following radiofrequency ablation tonsillectomy.

Study Design: Retrospective chart review between January 1, 2014 and January 1, 2019.

Setting: Tertiary care pediatric hospital.

Are Standardized Letters of Recommendation in Residency Applications Correlated With Objective Data?

Objective: To evaluate whether the standardized letter of recommendation (SLOR), commonly used for medical students applying to otolaryngology residency, correlates with objective data in the application.

Background: Standardized letters of recommendation using Likert-type scales for different attributes are commonly used by evaluators because of their high interrater reliability and efficiency in preparation and interpretation. Given that these are subjectively scored, it is unknown how well these correlate with objective data.

Sequence of refusals for donor quality, organ utilization, and survival after lung transplantation.

Background: Lung donor utilization rates remain low, with many organs refused for donor quality. However, some centers have successfully transplanted these organs despite multiple refusals for donor quality (RDQs) by other centers. We hypothesized that the number of refusals due to donor quality does not impact post-transplant outcomes.