Publications by authors named "M Chanamolu"
Objectives: Peritonsillar abscess (PTA) is a common deep space head and neck infection, which can be diagnosed with or without computed tomography (CT). CT poses a risk for false positives, leading to unnecessary abscess drainage attempts without benefit, whereas needle or open aspiration without imaging could potentially lead to missed abscess in need of treatment. This study considered the utility and impact of obtaining CT scans in patients with suspected PTA by comparing outcomes between CT and non-CT usage.
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- The study introduces a new surgical technique called reconstructive transoral laser microsurgery (R-TLM) for treating unilateral vocal fold paralysis (UVFP) that leads to breathing difficulties.
- The method involves augmenting the affected vocal fold and repositioning parts of it to enhance airflow while also improving voice quality.
- In a retrospective analysis of 22 cases, all patients showed significant improvements in breathing and voice without needing further invasive interventions like tracheostomy, indicating the technique's effectiveness.
Background Medical students are applying to dramatically more ophthalmology residency programs than in the past, causing an increased administrative burden for programs and financial harm to students. This study considers the background of this situation and looks at how a lack of transparency surrounding potential residency match filters contributes. Furthermore, this study raises several potential solutions to this lack of transparency that may increase the functionality of the ophthalmology residency match.
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