OTO Journal

Editor in Chief Cecelia E. Schmalbach, MD, MSc, is joined by senior author Jonathon O. Russell MD, and Associate Editor Raymond Liu Chai, MD, to discuss the pros and cons of two approaches to thyroidectomy as outlined in the paper "Long-term Quality of Life After Thyroidectomy: Transoral Endoscopic Thyroidectomy Vestibular Approach Versus Transcervical Approach" which published in the July 2024 of...

Editor in Chief Cecelia E. Schmalbach, MD, MSc, is joined by senior author Diana N. Kirke, MD, MPhil, and Associate Editor Lee M. Akst, MD, to discuss the potential for deep learning models to detect voice disorders as outlined in the paper "The Use of Deep Learning Software in the Detection of Voice Disorders: A Systematic Review" which published in the June 2024 special issue of Otolaryngology–H...

Editor in Chief Cecelia E. Schmalbach, MD, MSc, is joined by lead authors Heather M. Weinreich, MD, MPH and Carrie L. Nieman, MD, MPH to provide a patient and primary care provider-focused overview of the "Clinical Practice Guideline: Age-Related Hearing Loss" which published in the May 2024 issue of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery . They discuss the pearls and pitfalls in screening and treat...

Editor in Chief Cecelia E. Schmalbach, MD, MSc, is joined by lead authors Betty S. Tsai Do, MD, and Matthew L. Bush MD, PhD, MBA, for a discussion of some key points of the "Clinical Practice Guideline: Age-Related Hearing Loss" which published in the May 2024 issue of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery. They discuss the recommendations for screening of hearing loss and the pros and cons for dif...

Editor in Chief Cecelia E. Schmalbach, MD, MSc, is joined by senior author Anne C. Kane, MD, and Associate Editor Michael J. Brenner, MD for a discussion of the article "Otolaryngology Applicant Perspectives on In-person and Virtual Residency Interviews", which published in the April 2024 issue of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery . They discuss the pros and cons of conducting residency intervi...

Editor in Chief Cecelia E. Schmalbach, MD, MSc, is joined by author  Cecelia C Damask, DO  and author  Christine M. Reger, DNP, CRNP for a discussion of the implications for non-otolaryngologists of the "Clinical Practice Guideline on Immunotherapy for Inhalant Allergy," which published in the March 2024 issue of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery . They discuss how allergies impact patients' li...

Editor in Chief Cecelia E. Schmalbach, MD, MSc, is joined by lead author Richard K. Gurgel, MD, MSC, and author Stacey L. Ishman, MD, MPH for a discussion of the implications for otolaryngologists of the "Clinical Practice Guideline on Immunotherapy for Inhalant Allergy," which published in the March 2024 issue of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery . They discuss how th e CPG came together over...

Editor in Chief Cecelia E. Schmalbach, MD, MSc, is joined by Associate Editor  Michael J .  Brenner, MD and Associate Editor  and senior author  John P. Dahl, MD, PhD, MBA  for a discussion of the article " Reducing Pediatric  Posttonsillectomy  Opioid Prescribing: A Quality Improvement Initiative ," which  published  in the  Febr uary 2024 issue of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery . Th ey  di...

Editor in Chief Cecelia E. Schmalbach, MD, MSc, is joined by Associate Editor Jacob Hunter, MD, and senior author Jay F. Piccirillo, MD, for a discussion of the article "Identifying Predictors of Treatment Response in Meniere's Disease: A Clinical Severity Staging System," which published in the January 2024 issue of  Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery . Their conversation highlights how decreas...

Editor in Chief Cecelia E. Schmalbach, MD, MSc, is joined by Associate Editor Jacob Hunter, MD, and co-author Anil K. Lalwani MD, for a discussion of the article "The Association of Hearing Loss With Active Music Enjoyment in Hearing Aid Users," which published in the December 2023 issue of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery. Their conversation highlights the effect of hearing aids on active mus...

Editor in Chief Cecelia E. Schmalbach, MD, MSc, is joined by Associate Editor Babak Givi, MD, and lead author Leila J. Mady MD, PhD, MPH, to discuss "Gender Differences Among Head and Neck Microvascular Reconstructive Surgeons," which published in the November 2023 issue of  Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery .  The research used a survey that was sent to facial plastic and maxillofacial surgeon...

Editor in Chief Cecelia E. Schmalbach, MD, MSc, is joined by Associate Editor Raymond L. Chai, MD, and lead author Julia E. Noel, MD, to discuss "Time-Driven Activity-Based Cost Comparison of Thyroid Lobectomy and Radiofrequency Ablation," which published in the October 2023 issue of  Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery .  Dr. Noel and her coauthors used time-driven activity-based cost methodolog...

Editor in Chief Cecelia E. Schmalbach, MD, MSc, hosts Associate Editor Michael J. Brenner, MD, and lead author Ryan N. Heffelfinger, MD, for a conversation about the article "Recovery Benefit With Total Intravenous Anesthesia in Patients Receiving Rhinoplasty," which published in the September 2023 issue of  Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery . This wide-ranging discussion covers outcomes of les...

Editor in Chief Cecelia E. Schmalbach, MD, MSc, is joined by Associate Editor Thomas Q. Gallagher, DO, and lead author Sarah Nuss, BS, for a discussion of the article "Developing Consensus on Priority Pediatric Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Conditions and Procedures," which published in the August 2023 issue of  Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery . This study was done in collaboration wit...

Editor in Chief Cecelia E. Schmalbach, MD, MSc, Associate Editor James "Whit" Mims, MD, and lead author Ameen Amanian, MD, MSE, discuss "The Evolution and Application of Artificial Intelligence in Rhinology: A State of the Art Review." The article, published in the July 2023 issue of  Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery , provides a good introduction to what AI can do within the context of rhinol...

Join Editor in Chief Cecelia E. Schmalbach, MD, MSc, for a compelling discussion of "Individuals Experiencing Homelessness: A Systematic Review of Otolaryngology-Related Health Needs and Community-Based Interventions," which published in the June 2023 issue of  Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery . Associate Editor Michael J. Brenner, MD; senior author Antoine Eskander MD, ScM, FRCSC; and lead au...

Editor in Chief Cecelia E. Schmalbach, MD, MSc, hosts a rich discussion of "Current Management of Subcondylar Fractures: A Systematic Review," which published in the May 2023 issue of  Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery . Lead author Kalpesh Vakharia, MD, and Associate Editor Babak Givi, MD, join Dr. Schmalbach in a conversation that delves into the approaches used for subcondylar fractures when...

Editor in Chief Cecelia E. Schmalbach, MD, MSc, hosts a discussion on "Expert Consensus Statement: Management of Dysphagia in Head and Neck Cancer Patients," which published in the April 2023 issue of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery . Joining the conversation are authors Maggie A. Kuhn MD, MAS, and M. Boyd Gillespie MD, MSc, and Associate Editor Lee M. Akst, MD. This ECS is the result of a mu...

Editor in Chief Cecelia E. Schmalbach, MD, MSc, hosts this podcast on the article "Sponsorship and Negotiation for Women Otolaryngologists at Midcareer: A Content Analysis," which published in the March 2023 issue of  Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery . Coauthors Janice L. Farlow, MD, PhD, and Sonya Malekzadeh, MD, along with Associate Editor Chau T. Nguyen, MD, join Dr. Schmalbach for a compel...

Editor in Chief Cecelia E. Schmalbach, MD, MSc, hosts this podcast on "Expert Consensus Statement: Management of Pediatric Persistent Obstructive Sleep Apnea After Adenotonsillectomy," which published in the February 2023 issue of  Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery . Joining Dr. Schmalbach in conversation are lead author and chair of the expert panel, Stacey L. Ishman, MD, MPH, and coauthor Ste...

Join  Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery 's Editor in Chief Cecelia E. Schmalbach, MD, MSc, as she discusses the article "Reimbursement Trends in Pediatric Otolaryngology From 2000 to 2020: A CMS Physician Fee Schedule Analysis" with senior author Jay R. Shah, MD, and Associate Editor Thomas Q. Gallagher, DO. This engaging conversation touches on Common Procedural Terminology (CPT) codes, relati...

This podcast highlights a systematic review to determine safety of cochlear implantation in pediatric patients 12 months and younger. This research was published in the December 2022 issue of  Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery,  the official journal of the American Academy of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery Foundation (AAO-HNSF) The results of this systematic review and meta-analysis invol...

This podcast highlights original research published in the November official journal of the American Academy of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery (AAO-HNS) Foundation. The objectives were to offer pragmatic, evidence-informed advice on administering corticosteroids in otolaryngology during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, considering therapeutic efficacy, potential adverse effe...

This podcast highlights original research published in the October official journal of the American Academy of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery (AAO-HNS) Foundation. The objectives were to identify anatomic contributions to chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) necessitating revision endoscopic sinus surgery (RESS), and to create a clinical acronym to guide imaging review prior to RESS that addresses p...

This podcast concludes the remarkable tenure of John H. Krouse, MD, PhD, MBA, editor in chief of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery and OTO Open , the official journals of the American Academy of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery Foundation (AAO-HNSF), and welcomes the incoming leadership of Cecelia E. Schmalbach, MD, MSc, as the new editor in chief. In his final podcast, Dr. Krouse ushers in...