The Laryngoscope
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To evaluate whether frailty and functional measures are predictors of perioperative complications and length of hospital stay (LOS) in patients undergoing head and neck cancer surgery. ⋯ Prognosis study 2b Laryngoscope, 130:E340-E345, 2020.
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To evaluate the incidence, causes, risk factors, and costs associated with 30-day readmissions in parotidectomy patients utilizing the Nationwide Readmissions Database (NRD). ⋯ NA Laryngoscope, 130:1212-1217, 2020.
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Multicenter Study
Quantifying the use of opioids in the immediate postoperative period after endoscopic sinus surgery.
The opioid crisis is a public health emergency. There is limited evidence regarding how much opioid medication is necessary and which patients will require additional pain medication following endoscopic sinus surgery (ESS). The objective of this study was to quantify the use of opioids in the first 24 hours following ESS and determine the risk factors associated with increased need for opioid analgesia. ⋯ 4 Laryngoscope, 130:1122-1127, 2020.
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Comparative Study
Is the gender gap closing in otolaryngology subspecialties? An analysis of research productivity.
The proportion of women specializing in otolaryngology-head and neck surgery (Oto-HNS) and seeking fellowship training has steadily increased over the last several years. In academic Oto-HNS, gender differences exist in research productivity, scholarly impact, and funding. This study aims to evaluate gender differences in academic productivity between otolaryngologists in early, mid-, and later careers stages and within various subspecialties. ⋯ NA Laryngoscope, 130:1144-1150, 2020.
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To analyze the effect of drain placement on postoperative hematoma formation and other associated outcomes post-thyroid surgery in a large national cohort. ⋯ N/A Laryngoscope, 130:1349-1356, 2020.