Time-Drive Activity-Based Costing (TDABC) in Otolaryngology: A Scoping Review.

Objective: Accurately measuring the cost of a clinical process is critical to identifying ways to increase the value of a healthcare process. The objective of this study was to review time-driven activity-based costing (TDABC) in otolaryngology and to illustrate areas where value may be increased.

Data Sources: PubMed, Web of Science, Embase, CINAHL Complete, and Business Source Complete from database inception to August 2024.

Management of Facial Nerve Schwannoma Occluding the External Auditory Canal.

Facial nerve schwannomas (FNSs) eroding through the external auditory canal (EAC) are unusual and present difficult management options.When facial nerve function is normal, observation is generally recommended.If the tumor completely obstructs the EAC creating a conductive hearing loss as in this case, mapping of the motor fibers of the facial nerve may be considered with partial resection to alleviate the conductive hearing loss.

Worldwide differences in surgeon intraoperative practices for cochlear implantation.

Objective: To characterize practice patterns of intraoperative imaging and/or functional confirmation of cochlear implant electrode location worldwide.

Methods: A cross-sectional survey of otolaryngologists performing cochlear implantation was conducted between March 1 and May 6, 2023. Participants were recruited worldwide using an international otologic society membership email list and at professional meetings.

A supervised machine learning model for identifying predictive factors for recommending head and neck cancer surgery.

Background: New patient referrals are often processed by practice coordinators with little-to-no medical background. Treatment delays due to incorrect referral processing, however, have detrimental consequences. Identifying variables that are associated with a higher likelihood of surgical oncological resection may improve patient referral processing and expedite the time to treatment.