OTO Journal

This podcast highlights original research published in the March 2019 issue of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery, the official journal of the American Academy of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery (AAO-HNS) Foundation. The objectives of this study were (1) to determine the short-term effectiveness of oral steroids in women with benign vocal fold lesions and (2) to determine the effectiveness...

This podcast discusses the implications for non-otolaryngologists of "Clinical Practice Guideline: Tonsillectomy in Children (Update)", published as a supplement to the February 2019 issue of  Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery , the official journal of the American Academy of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery (AAO-HNS) Foundation. This update of a 2011 guideline developed by the American Aca...

This podcast discusses the implications for otolaryngologists of "Clinical Practice Guideline: Tonsillectomy in Children (Update)", published as a supplement to the February 2019 issue of  Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery , the official journal of the American Academy of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery (AAO-HNS) Foundation. This update of a 2011 guideline developed by the American Academy...

This podcast highlights original research published in February 2019 issue of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery, the official journal of the American Academy of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery (AAO-HNS) Foundation. The objective of this study was to understand the effects of positron emission tomography/computed tomography (PET/CT) evaluation on patients with previously untreated head and...

This podcast highlights original research published in the January 2019 issue of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery, the official journal of the American Academy of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery (AAO-HNS) Foundation. Vestibular symptoms such as dizziness and vertigo are common after head injury and may be due to trauma to the peripheral vestibular system. The pathophysiology of peripheral...

This podcast highlights original research published in the December 2018 issue of  Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery , the official journal of the American Academy of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery (AAO-HNS) Foundation. This retrospective study uses a large national claims-based database to analyze recent practice patterns related to balloon catheter dilation (BCD) of the sinuses. In conc...

This podcast highlights original research published in the November 2018 issue of  Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery , the official journal of the American Academy of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery (AAO-HNS) Foundation. The purpose of this study was to (1) determine 1-year period prevalence of suicidal ideation , suicide attempt, and completed suicide among patients newly diagnosed with a...

This podcast highlights original research published in the October 2018 issue of  Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery , the official journal of the American Academy of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery (AAO-HNS) Foundation. The purpose of this study was to determine the incidence of posttracheostomy tracheal stenosis and to investigate variables related to the patient, hospitalization, or oper...

This podcast highlights original research published in the September 2018 issue of  Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery , the official journal of the American Academy of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery (AAO-HNS) Foundation. The purpose of this study was to characterize industry payments to otolaryngologists in 2016 versus 2014 and 2015. In conclusion, industry compensation to otolaryngologis...

This podcast highlights original research published in the August 2018 issue of  Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery , the official journal of the American Academy of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery (AAO-HNS) Foundation. The objective of this study was to determine factors that influence cost variability in septoplasty with inferior turbinate reduction. For septoplasty with inferior turbinat...

This podcast highlights original research published in the July 2018 issue of  Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery , the official journal of the American Academy of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery (AAO-HNS) Foundation. The objective of this study was to determine if balloon catheter dilation of sinus ostia affects the severity or frequency of headache among patients who have barometric press...

This podcast highlights original research published in the June 2018 issue of  Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery , the official journal of the American Academy of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery (AAO-HNS) Foundation. Professional burnout is a barrier to physician wellness. Burnout is prevalent across medicine, and otolaryngology as a specialty ranks near the mean. We review burnout levels...

This podcast highlights original research published in the May 2018 issue of  Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery , the official journal of the American Academy of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery (AAO-HNS) Foundation. The purpose of this study is to identify and clarify current evidence supporting and disputing the effectiveness of perioperative antibiotic use for common otolaryngology proce...

This podcast highlights a state-of-the-art literature review published in the April 2018 issue of  Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery , the official journal of the American Academy of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery (AAO-HNS) Foundation. The aim of this report is to present a cohesive evidence-based approach to reducing venous thromboembolism (VTE) in otolaryngology–head and neck surgery. V...

This podcast discusses the implications for non-otolaryngologists of "Clinical Practice Guideline: Hoarseness (Dysphonia) (Update)", published as a supplement to the March 2018 issue of  Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery , the official journal of the American Academy of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery (AAO-HNS) Foundation. This guideline provides evidence-based recommendations on treating...

This podcast discusses the implications for otolaryngologists of "Clinical Practice Guideline: Hoarseness (Dysphonia) (Update)", published as a supplement to the March 2018 issue of  Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery , the official journal of the American Academy of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery (AAO-HNS) Foundation. This guideline provides evidence-based recommendations on treating pati...

This podcast highlights original research published in the March 2018 issue of  Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery , the official journal of the American Academy of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery (AAO-HNS) Foundation. Objectives: (1) Evaluate changes in subjective symptoms in patients following transmastoid canal plugging for superior semicircular canal dehiscence (SSCD) syndrome. (2) Quan...

This podcast highlights original research published in the February 2018 issue of  Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery , the official journal of the American Academy of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery (AAO-HNS) Foundation. This study was performed to determine whether the efficacy and safety of medical management of uncomplicated peritonsillar abscess (PTA) presenting in the emergency depart...

This podcast highlights original research published in the January 2018 issue of  Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery , the official journal of the American Academy of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery (AAO-HNS) Foundation. Home oximetry is commonly used to screen for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in children; however, normal oxygen desaturation levels by disease severity are not well known. I...

This podcast highlights original research published in the December 2017 issue of  Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery , the official journal of the American Academy of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery (AAO-HNS) Foundation. The objective of this study was to determine the rate of residual cholesteatoma during planned second-look procedures in pediatric patients following primary cholesteatoma...

This podcast highlights original research published in the November 2017 issue of  Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery , the official journal of the American Academy of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery (AAO-HNS) Foundation. The objective of this study was to characterize the relationship between industry payments and use of paranasal sinus balloon catheter dilations (BCDs) for chronic rhinosi...

This podcast highlights original research published in the October 2017 issue of  Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery , the official journal of the American Academy of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery (AAO-HNS) Foundation. The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) clears moderate-risk devices via the 510(k) process based on substantial equivalence to previously cleared devices; evidence of sa...

This podcast discusses the implications for non-otolaryngologists of "Clinical Practice Guideline: Evaluation of the Neck Mass in Adults", published as a supplement to the September 2017 issue of  Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery , the official journal of the American Academy of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery (AAO-HNS) Foundation. Neck masses are common in adults, but often the underlyin...

This podcast discusses the implications for otolaryngologists of "Clinical Practice Guideline: Evaluation of the Neck Mass in Adults", published as a supplement to the September 2017 issue of  Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery , the official journal of the American Academy of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery (AAO-HNS) Foundation. Neck masses are common in adults, but often the underlying et...

This podcast highlights original research published in the September 2017 issue of  Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery , the official journal of the American Academy of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery (AAO-HNS) Foundation. The objective for this study was to describe the cost, length of stay, and incidence of postoperative hemorrhage associated with Down syndrome (DS) patients undergoing to...