Use of Functional Rhinoplasty in the Aging Nose: Medicare Database Analysis.

Nasal obstruction is a common clinical problem. It has become more recognized that the internal and external nasal valves are the areas of greatest resistance. There are changes with aging that can contribute to nasal valve compromise.

Assessing the Practice Characteristics of Otolaryngology Same-Day Appointments in an Academic Center.

Objectives: to Examine the practice characteristics of same-day clinic appointments and the use of same-day appointment scheduling to provide access to care in an otolaryngology-head and neck surgery clinic.

Methods: Retrospective chart review of same-day clinic appointments from January 1, 2016, to December 31, 2018, in patients aged >19 years at a single academic center. Demographic data, diagnoses, procedures completed, and operations completed were analyzed.