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Robotic-assisted cochlear implant electrode insertion may improve long-term hearing preservation. In this study, robotic-assisted insertion was associated with significantly lower rates of delayed-onset hearing loss and an NNT of 4. Could robotics become the next step in atraumatic cochlear implantation? 📖 Read the full study in The Laryngoscope

Triological Society Best Practice Guideline ‼️ Routine HPV testing for sinonasal inverted papilloma may provide valuable prognostic information, helping identify patients at greater risk for recurrence and malignant transformation while informing patient counseling. What does the evidence say—and should this become standard practice? Read the full guideline at The Laryngoscope. Link in bio.

What's the real question behind emergency department call coverage? In this month's ENTtoday, Dr. David Hockstein builds on Dr. Richard Holt's May discussion of emergency department call coverage, offering additional perspectives on the challenges and opportunities surrounding specialty emergency care. 📖 Read the full article in this month's ENTtoday. ow.ly/4g7G50ZmHfv

What is the role of immunotherapy in patients with cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma? A new Triological Society Best Practice article from the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Department of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery reviews the evolving role of immunotherapy for patients with cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma, including current evidence for neoadjuvant and adjuvant treatment. 📖 Read the latest Triological Society Best Practice in The Laryngoscope. ow.ly/Ssff50ZmHck

Can intraoperative cricopharyngeus muscle characteristics be used to predict treatment success in RCPD? A new study from The George Washington University Department of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery examines whether intraoperative cricopharyngeus muscle characteristics can help predict treatment response following botulinum toxin injection for retrograde cricopharyngeus dysfunction (RCPD). 📖 Read the full study in The Laryngoscope. ow.ly/vqmn50ZmHc8

What can a decade of national data teach us about foreign-body ingestion? A new study from Rutgers Department of Otolaryngology examines national trends in foreign-body ingestion over the past decade, highlighting differences in common ingested objects, hospitalization rates, and outcomes between pediatric and adult patients. 📖 Read the full study in The Laryngoscope. ow.ly/RUec50ZmH8Q

When are surgical drains indicated in head and neck surgery? This Triological Society Best Practice article from the University of Minnesota reviews the current evidence on drain placement after thyroidectomy and lateral neck dissection, including recommendations for drain use, removal thresholds, and emerging drainless approaches. 📖 Read the latest Triological Society Best Practice in The Laryngoscope. ow.ly/XyLY50ZmH8e #TriologicalSociety #TheLaryngoscope #HeadAndNeckSurgery #EvidenceBasedMedicine

💡 Great leadership starts with creating an environment where people can thrive. This ENTtoday article explores how leaders can: • Build trust and psychological safety • Foster growth and collaboration • Help teams do their best work 📖 Read the full article in this month's ENTtoday. Click here for the link: ow.ly/Vl8X50ZmH7j #TriologicalSociety #ENTtoday #Leadership #Otolaryngology

🕥 It's time for Fast Facts Friday with #TheLaryngoscope! 🕥 We're excited for you to meet another one of our authors. Today, Dr. Christine Gourin shares insights from her study on "High Utilizers of MyChart Electronic Patient Portal Messaging in A Head and Neck Surgery Clinic." Check out the link for more details: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.100…

Check out this novel surgical technique for recurrent soft palate carcinoma using a combined endoscopic endonasal and transoral approach--the authors describe an elegant en bloc resection of the posterior maxilla and tensor veli palatini, while avoiding any external facial incisions. Watch the surgical video at #TheLaryngoscope! #endoscopicsurgery #headandneckcancer

Does degree of resection improve survival in laryngeal chondrosarcomas? A new Triological Best Practices paper found that R0 resection does not improve overall survival, and should not be prioritized to the detriment of preserving laryngeal function. Check it out for free at #TheLaryngoscope #otolaryngology #ENTsurgery #laryngology

Today marks the first day of the new academic year for ENT residency programs and fellowships around the country! In honor of all the trainees embarking on the next steps in their careers, we're featuring this resident-written post about fellowship. Check it out for free at the link below! #ENTresidency #ENTfellowship #otolaryngology enttoday.org/article/fellow…

🗣️How does dysphonia affect mental health?🧠 A new study from New York Presbyterian Hospital shows that dysphonia is associated with higher rates of anxiety and depression, especially in young people. Learn more at #TheLaryngoscope #ENTsurgery #Otolaryngology #MentalHealth

👂Does mastoidectomy really reduce risk of recurrent cholesteatoma in children?👂 A recent study from the University of Toronto examined 742 surgeries for pediatric acquire cholesteatoma and found that transcanal approaches were not associated with differences in post-op middle ear pressures compared to approaches that include mastoidectomy. Read more at #TheLaryngoscope #otolaryngology #ENTsurgery

What's the role of Ozempic and other GLP-1 agonists in OSA? A new Triological Best Practices paper describes the roles of ENTs in prescribing GLP-1 agonists, providing criteria, contraindications, labs, and monitoring guidelines. Check it out for free at #TheLaryngoscope #otolaryngology #ENTsurgery #sleepapnea #ozempic

❤️🖤💚 Happy Juneteenth from your colleagues at The Triological Society! 💚🖤❤️

🩸 How long should we really be holding antiplatelets for common ENT surgeries? 🩸 A new Triological Best Practices article from @Montefiore Medical Center examines several recent studies to draw conclusions on recommended durations for holding aspirin and other antiplatelet agents. Check it out at #TheLaryngoscope #bestpractices #evidencebasedmedicine #otolaryngology

🤭 Can we fix RCPD aka no burp syndrome in the office? 🤔 A new How I Do It video from @Columbia describes an in-office technique for cricopharyngeal Botox injection. Check it out for free at #TheLaryngoscope

New research published in The Laryngoscope sheds light on Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD) among patients with head and neck cancer (HNC) in Ontario, Canada. This research highlights the importance of palliative care, symptom management, and patient autonomy for those living with non-curative HNC. As MAiD becomes a more utilized option, understanding who is accessing it — and why — is critical to closing gaps in care. Full-text article available FREE here: ow.ly/lOJP50Z9elt #HeadAndNeckCancer #MAiD #PalliativeCare #PatientAutonomy #OncologyResearch #EndOfLifeCare #MedicalResearch #CancerAwareness #HealthPolicy #OtolaryngologyResearch

From ENToday - Preference signaling in otolaryngology has reshaped the residency match — reducing application volume by 39% since 2021 while improving interview distribution for applicants at all levels. Read how the OPDO Council's high-signal approach is setting the standard across surgical specialties. enttoday.org/article/signal… #Otolaryngology #ResidencyMatch #MedicalEducation #ENT #GraduateMedicalEducation #Otolaryngologist #ResidencyTraining #NRMP #ERAS #SurgicalEducation