The Laryngoscope
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To determine the proportion and relative advancement of women in leadership positions at high-impact otolaryngology journals. ⋯ NA Laryngoscope, 129:2031-2035, 2019.
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Pediatric esophageal button battery (BB) injuries can progress even after removal and continue to be a significant source of morbidity and mortality. The objective in this case series is to present initial safety data for the human application of intraoperative tissue pH neutralization using 0.25% acetic acid irrigation after BB removal. ⋯ 4 Laryngoscope, 129:1772-1776, 2019.
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Responsible prescribing of postoperative pain medications is necessary in combatting the current opioid epidemic in the United States. The goal of this study was to determine which clinical factors affect opioid usage following functional endoscopic sinus surgery (FESS). ⋯ The majority of patients undergoing FESS did not take more than 5 opioid tablets after surgery. Concurrent septoplasty and younger age were associated with increased opioid usage. Knowledge of such factors can help surgeons to assess opioid prescribing patterns and to counsel their patients on postoperative pain. Laryngoscope, 129:1751-1755, 2019.
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The objective of our study was to assess the impact of a multidisciplinary difficult airway response team (DART), a quality improvement program, in the management of patients with difficult airway associated with oropharyngeal angioedema patients. ⋯ 3 Laryngoscope, 129:1360-1367, 2019.