The Laryngoscope
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The aims of this work were 1) to investigate whether office laryngoscopy is an aerosol-generating procedure with an optical particle sizer (OPS) during clinical simulation on healthy volunteers, and 2) to critically discuss methods for assessment of aerosolizing potentials in invasive interventions. ⋯ 3 Laryngoscope, 130:2637-2642, 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.
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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.