Current Opinion in Otolaryngology & Head and Neck Surgery - Published Ahead-of-Print
Purpose of review To discuss the theory that Meniere's disease (MD) is a variation of otologic migraine rather than an isolated inner ear condition. Recent findings In contrast to the approximately 12% of the general population suffering from migraine headaches, 51–60% of patients with MD experience migraine headaches. While pathognomonic...
Purpose of review Meniere's disease is caused by hydropic changes in the endolymphatic system, and manifests as a collection of vertigo, hearing loss, tinnitus, and aural fullness. Although high-quality clinical practice guidelines exist for the diagnosis and initial management of Meniere's disease, there is no strong consensus for treatment of...
Purpose of review The current United States opioid epidemic resulted from the overprescribing of opioids by physicians and surgeons in response to deceptive and unlawful marketing campaigns by pharmaceutical companies seeking to profit from opioid sales. Surgeons have a moral obligation to employ evidence-based opioid-sparing analgesia protocols...
Purpose of review There is no clear consensus guideline that specifies the optimum course of treatment for adult head and neck osteosarcoma (HNO) because of its rarity. The review's goal is to examine the most recent research on the presentation, diagnosis, prognosis, and therapy of head and neck osteosarcoma. Recent findings Due to...
Purpose of review To review the evolving role of selective neurectomy in the management of patients with synkinesis including the history of selective neurectomy, operative techniques, and clinical outcomes. Recent findings Modified selective neurectomy alone or in conjunction with other procedures achieves more durable...
The purpose of this review is to provide an in-depth look at the current perioperative and intraoperative practices for unilateral cleft lip repair. The contemporary literature reveals trends towards incorporation of curvilinear and geometric hybrid lip repairs. Perioperative practices are trending in new directions as well with the use of enhanced...
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