Search for medical information for chronic rhinosinusitis through an artificial intelligence ChatBot.

Objectives: Artificial intelligence is evolving and significantly impacting health care, promising to transform access to medical information. With the rise of medical misinformation and frequent internet searches for health-related advice, there is a growing demand for reliable patient information. This study assesses the effectiveness of ChatGPT in providing information and treatment options for chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS).

Association Between Modified Frailty Index and Postoperative Outcomes of Cricopharyngeal Myotomy.

Objective: The modified 5-item frailty index (mFI-5) is a comorbidity-based risk stratification tool previously validated in patients undergoing several surgical procedures. This study investigates the association between mFI-5 score and cricopharyngeal myotomy (CM) complications.

Study Design: Retrospective database review.

Association Between Modified Frailty Index and Postoperative Outcomes of Tracheostomies.

Objective: The 5-item modified frailty index (mFI-5) has been used to stratify patients based on the risk of postoperative complications in several surgical procedures but has not yet been done in tracheostomies. This study investigates the association between the mFI-5 score and tracheostomy complications.

Study Design: Retrospective database review.

The Impact of Diabetes on Morbidity and Mortality Following Thyroidectomy.

Objectives: To explore the association between diabetes and outcomes in thyroidectomy patients.

Methods: This retrospective cohort analysis used the 2015-2017 American College of Surgeons National Surgery Quality Improvement Program database. Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) codes were used to identify thyroidectomy cases (60210, 60212, 60220, 60225, 60240, 60252, 60254, 60260, 60270, and 60271).

Endoscopic Paramedian Forehead Flap Reconstruction of the Anterior Skull Base for Recalcitrant Cerebrospinal Fluid Leaks: Minimally Invasive Adaptation of Ancient Flap.

Background: The anterior skull base (ASB) remains one of the greatest challenges for reconstructive surgeons. The current armamentarium includes endoscopic placement of free grafts, endonasal vascularized pedicled flaps, regional flaps, and microvascular free flaps. As the defect size increases, reconstruction complexity increases along with potential complications.