The Laryngoscope
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The coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has had widespread implications on clinical practice at U.S. hospitals. These changes are particularly relevant to otolaryngology-head and neck surgery (OHNS) residents because reports suggest an increased risk of contracting COVID-19 for otolaryngologists. The objectives of this study were to evaluate OHNS residency program practice changes and characterize resident perceptions during the initial phase of the pandemic. ⋯ 4. Laryngoscope, 130:2550-2557, 2020.
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This study investigated olfactory and gustatory dysfunction in the 2020 novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) patients, and their correlations with viral load evaluation. ⋯ 4 Laryngoscope, 130:2680-2685, 2020.
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Observational Study
Surgical intervention for exercise-induced laryngeal obstruction: A UK perspective.
Exercise-induced laryngeal obstruction (EILO) is a prevalent cause of exertional breathlessness and wheeze in young individuals. Typically diagnosed using the continuous laryngoscopy during exercise (CLE) test, treatment is largely based on breathing retraining promoting improved laryngeal function. In some cases, these techniques fail to alleviate symptoms, and surgical intervention with supraglottoplasty can be valuable in the supraglottic form of EILO. Globally, there is currently limited experience utilizing a surgical approach to EILO, and data regarding the optimum surgical technique and published outcomes and complication rates are thus limited. ⋯ 5 Laryngoscope, 130:E667-E673, 2020.