Neck dissection does not add to morbidity or mortality of laryngectomy.

Objectives: To examine the national rates of complications, readmission, reoperation, death and length of hospital stay after laryngectomy. To explore the risks of neck dissection with laryngectomy using outcomes.

Methods: The American College of Surgeons National Quality Improvement Program (ACS-NSQIP) database was reviewed retrospectively.

Identification of microbial contaminants in sinus rinse squeeze bottles used by allergic rhinitis patients.

Objective: To identify whether irrigation devices become contaminated when used by patients with allergic rhinitis (AR).

Methods: Ten AR patients with no clinical or endoscopic evidence of active sinonasal infection were given a sinus rinse system and instructed on its proper use, cleaning, and storage. Two squeeze bottles (bottle A and bottle B) were given to each patient for twice-a-day rinsing.

TranQuill sling snoreplasty for snoring: A single-arm pilot study for safety and effectiveness.

Objectives/hypothesis: Determine safety and efficacy of the TranQuill Sling Snoreplasty (TSS) (Surgical Specialties Corp., Vancouver, BC, Canada) for the treatment of snoring in adults with benign snoring or mild obstructive sleep apnea.

Study Design: Prospective, unblinded, single-center pilot study.

Steroids for treatment of sudden sensorineural hearing loss: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.

Objective: To systematically review the available evidence regarding steroid treatment for sudden sensorineural hearing loss (SSHL) and to update prior analyses when possible.

Data Sources: OVID Medline.

Review Methods: An electronic database search (OVID Medline) was performed with the objective of identifying all randomized controlled trials examining the use of steroids for the treatment of SSHL.