Diagnostic Accuracy of Fine-Needle Biopsy for Salivary Gland Neoplasms in a Community Otolaryngology Practice by Jennifer L. Harb MD, Dara Bakar MD, Jagdish K. Dhingra MD

“…Objective To assess the diagnostic accuracy of fine-needle biopsy (FNB) of salivary gland neoplasms via ultrasound (US) or palpation guidance by an otolaryngologist in a community practice. Study Design Retrospective chart review. …”
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Oral Tumors; Clinicopathological Study among Patients Attending ENT Clinic in Baghdad by Hussein J. Muhsen, Yousif . A AL-Raheem

“…These patients usually attend ENT clinic seeking for simple therapy, we see that it’s the job of the otolaryngologist to diagnose those patients early which has a major influence on prognosi …”
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Transient patulous eustachian tube in severe anorexia nervosa: A prospective observational study by Scott E. Mann, Jeff Hollis, Trudy Frederics, Ashlie Watters, Judy Oakes, Stephen P. Cass, Philip S. Mehler

“…If patients reported autophony and had a score of ≥14.5 on the ETDQ‐7 they were asked to undergo comprehensive audiological testing and an evaluation with an otolaryngologist. Results Of the 73 patients enrolled in the study, 35 patients (44%) reported autophony and 36 (49%) scored 14.5 or higher on the ETDQ‐7. …”
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The relationship between the speech perception and the degree of satisfaction among adult users of cochlear implants by Fernanda Soares Granço, Nayara Freitas Fernandes, Marina Morettin, Orozimbo Alves Costa Filho, Maria Cecília Bevilacqua

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Endoscopic cauterization and excision of a bleeding vallecular varix using Endopath bipolar macro forceps by Mariah M. Servos, Prashanthi Divakar, Benoit J. Gosselin

“…The Endopath bipolar forceps are a useful new addition to the otolaryngologist's armamentarium.…”
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A Comparison Study of the Auditory P300 Results of Elderly Patients with Sensorineural Hearing Loss by Noppamont Mongkalanantakul, Krisna Lertsukprasert, Montip Tiensuwan

“…Twenty-six elderly patients aged ≥60 with bilateral symmetrical SNHL who were referred for unilateral hearing aid fitting by otolaryngologist were included. The auditory P300 was recorded before and 2 months after hearing aid fitting. …”
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Factors leading to noise-induced hearing loss among workers in spinning mills in Salem District, Tamil Nadu, India by Prasan Norman, E. Karthikeyan, D. Thirunaaukarasu, J. Bavithra

“…Methods Questionnaires containing questions on socio-demographic and work-related data were administered to 867 workers in spinning mills in Salem District. An Otolaryngologist screened their aural canal for wax, foreign bodies (which were removed if they persisted), and perforation in the tympanic membrane. …”
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FREQUENCY OF DISEASES PRESENTING IN ENT OPD AT AYUB TEACHING HOSPITAL ABBOTTABAD by Qayyum Fahad Shah, Fayyaz Salma

“…Introduction: Patient presents with ear, nose and throat diseases in ENT OPD to otolaryngologist/ENT specialist. ENT diseases are serious public health problems because of their universal distribution the morbidities which they cause due to inherent physiological function that take place in head and neck region. …”
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Laryngopharyngeal Reflux: Diagnosis, Treatment, and Latest Research by Andrea Maria Campagnolo, Jaqueline Priston, Rebecca Heidrich Thoen, Tatiana Medeiros, Aída Regina Assunção

“…Abstract Introduction Laryngopharyngeal reflux (LPR) is a highly prevalent disease and commonly encountered in the otolaryngologist's office. Objective To review the literature on the diagnosis and treatment of LPR. …”
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A Novel Approach for the Treatment of Recurrent Oroantral Fistula Occurring at an Infected Sinus Augmentation Site by Won-Bae Park, Min-Soo Bae, Wonhee Park, Hyun-Chang Lim, Ji-Young Han

“…In these cases, treatments to control sinus infection were performed using an otolaryngologist; then, intraoral interventions comprising mucosal flap procedures, bone grafts, and barrier membrane applications were performed 2–5 times by oral surgeons. …”
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Association between Chronic Laryngitis and Particulate Matter Based on the Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 2008-2012. by Young-Hoon Joo, Seong-Soo Lee, Kyung-do Han, Kyung-Ho Park

“…A field survey team that included an otolaryngologist moved with a mobile examination unit and performed interviews and physical examinations. …”
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A CLINICAL EXPERIENCE IN ENDOSCOPIC ENDONASAL TRANSSPHENOIDAL HYPOPHYSECTOMY IN SKULL BASE CENTER OF BASRAH by Mustafa Atiyah, Ahmed Al-Abbasi

“…The technique involved a unilateral, endoscopic, endonasal approach to the sella turcica via an anterior sphenoidotomy which is performed as a joint procedure by a consultant otolaryngologist and a consultant neurosurgeon The most common presenting symptom for pituitary tumor was; headache which present in 80% (40 patients) of the patients, followed by visual disturbance in 56% (28 patients). …”
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External Dacryocystorhinostomy; Success Rate and Causes of Failure in Endoscopic and Pathologic Evaluations by Hassan Ghasemi, Sajedeh Asghari Asl, Mohammad Ebrahim Yarmohammadi, Farhd Jafari, Pupak Izadi

“…Conclusion: Preoperative endonasal evaluation and consultation with an otolaryngologist can improve surgical outcomes and help to have a better conscious to intranasal abnormalities before external DCR surgery.…”
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Ear diseases pattern and hearing impairment in the Eastern Nepal- A study in a combined eye and ear set up by Sanjeev Kumar Thakur

“…Patients were examined by the eye and ear assistantsunder supervision of otolaryngologist. A head mirror, an otoscope, an aural syringe, kidneytrays and light source and a set of tuning forks (512 and 256 Hz) were used to assessthe ear diseases and hearing loss. …”
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Paediatric anaesthesiology education: simulation-based ‘attending boot camp’ for fellows shows feasibility and value in the early years of attendings' careers by Elizabeth M. Putnam, Anne E. Baetzel, Aleda Leis

“…Methods: An ‘attending boot camp’ day comprised the following: two crisis simulations, an otolaryngologist-taught cadaver cricothyroidotomy laboratory, and a difficult conversations workshop. …”
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Hearing status in thecleft palatepatients referring to HazratFatima Hospital between 1388 and 1392 by Kerameddin SH, Ehteshamzadeh SH, Ghavami Adel A

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Creation of an Open Bedside Tracheostomy Program at a Community Hospital With a Single Surgeon by Ryan S. Ziltzer, Noah M. Millman, Jorge Serrano, Mark Swanson, Karla O'Dell

“…Intensive care unit (ICU) staff training in preparing for and assisting with OBT was successfully implemented by an Otolaryngologist and ICU nursing management. Operation duration was 20.3 minutes for OBT and 25.2 minutes for ORT (p = .14). …”
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Laryngopharyngeal Reflux: A State-of-the-Art Algorithm Management for Primary Care Physicians by Jerome R. Lechien, Sven Saussez, Vinciane Muls, Maria R. Barillari, Carlos M. Chiesa-Estomba, Stéphane Hans, Petros D. Karkos

“…Management of LPR is potentially entirely feasible in primary care as long as General Practitioners (GPs) are aware of certain “red flags” that will prompt referral to a Gastroenterologist or an Otolaryngologist. The use of patient-reported outcome questionnaires and the consideration of some easy ways to diagnose LPR without special instrumentation oropharyngeal findings may help the GP to diagnose and often manage LPR. …”
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Factors Associated with Fracture and Migration of Tracheostomy Tube into Trachea in Children: A Case Series by Pradipta-Kumar Parida, Kalaiarasi Raja, Arun Alexander, Sunil Saxena

“…Early identification and management of this condition is a great challenge to an otolaryngologist. To study the factors associated with the fracture and migration of tracheostomy tube into tracheobronchial tree in paediatric age group.   …”
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Head and Neck Paragangliomas: Patterns of Otolaryngology Referrals for Genetic Testing Over 2 Decades by Joshua D. Smith MD, Emily L. Bellile MS, Tobias Else MD, Gregory Basura MD, PhD

“…We sought to assess adherence to these recommendations, factors associated with referral, and temporal trends in referral patterns by otolaryngologists over the past 2 decades. Study Design Retrospective cohort study. …”
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