Survey of nasopharyngoscope decontamination methods in Canada.

Background: nasopharyngoscopes are essential tools in modern otolaryngology practice. Owing to their frequent and diverse use, it is important to ensure that they can be efficiently and thoroughly cleaned. To date, there are no official national guidelines provided by the Canadian Society of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery (CSOHNS) for decontamination of nasopharyngoscopes.

Prevention of postlaryngectomy pharyngocutaneous fistula: the Memorial University experience.

Objectives: The purpose of this study was to compare the efficacy of a pectoralis major myogenous flap in the prevention of pharyngocutaneous fistula in patients who have undergone total laryngectomy. Our secondary objective was to estimate the economic saving to our health care system.

Design: Retrospective clinical study.