Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery

Volume 162 Issue 2, February 2020

Table of Contents (PDF)

Editorial Board (PDF)

Commentaries

Reflections: Starting an Otolaryngology Medical Student Interest Group ,  First Published November 5, 2019; pp. 155–156 Abstract Preview |

The Otolaryngology Match 2019: Why Was This Year Different from Every Other Year? David J. Eisenman, MD, Elizabeth Guardiani, MD First Published February 3, 2020; pp. 157–159 Abstract Preview |

Review Articles

Laryngotracheal Stenosis in Early vs Late Tracheostomy: A Systematic Review Steven D. Curry, MD, MPH, Paul J. Rowan, PhD, MPH First Published November 26, 2019; pp. 160–167 Abstract Preview |

Adenotonsillectomy for the Treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Children with Prader-Willi Syndrome: A Meta-analysis Chia-Hsuan Lee, MD, MPH, Wei-Chung Hsu, MD, PhD, Jenq-Yuh Ko, MD, PhD, Te-Huei Yeh, MD, PhD,Ming-Tzer Lin, MD, Kun-Tai Kang, MD, MPH First Published December 10, 2019; pp. 168–176 Abstract Preview |

Ethics in Practice

Navigating the Informed Consent Process When Using Innovative Surgery Daniel Wehrmann, MD, Glenn E. Green, MD, Kevin J. Weatherwax, CCRC, CCRA, Andrew G. Shuman,MD First Published December 24, 2019; pp. 177–180 Abstract |

General Otolaryngology

Outcomes of Overlapping Surgery in Otolaryngology Pedrom C. Sioshansi, MD, Robert K. Jackler, MD, Edward J. Damrose, MD First Published December 10, 2019; pp. 181–185 Abstract Preview |

The Utility of Facial Nerve Ultrasonography in Bell’s Palsy Seol-Hee Baek, MD, Yoo Hwan Kim, MD, Ye-Ji Kwon, MD, Joo Hye Sung, MD, Myeong Hun Son, Jung Hun Lee, MS, Byung-Jo Kim, MD, PhD First Published December 24, 2019; pp. 186–192 Abstract Preview |

Head and Neck Surgery

Distance Traveled to Head and Neck Cancer Provider: A Measure of Socioeconomic Status and Access Sean T. Massa, MD, Adam P. Liebendorfer, MA, Jose P. Zevallos, MD, MPH, Angela L. Mazul, MPH, PhD First Published December 3, 2019; pp. 193–203 Abstract Preview |

Otology and Neurotology

Cytotoxicity of Ear Drop Excipients in Human and Mouse Tympanic Membrane Fibroblasts Carolyn O. Dirain, PhD, David N. Karnani, Patrick J. Antonelli, MD First Published December 3, 2019; pp. 204–210 Abstract Preview |

Location of Small Intracanalicular Vestibular Schwannomas Based on Magnetic Resonance Imaging Nicholas Koen, Chandler Shapiro, Elliott D. Kozin, MD, Mary E. Cunnane, MD, Aaron K. Remenschneider, MD, Michael J. McKenna, MD, David H. Jung, MD, PhD First Published December 17, 2019; pp. 211–214 Abstract Preview |

Patient Safety/Quality Improvement

Surgical Instrument Optimization to Reduce Instrument Processing and Operating Room Setup Time Lauren Crosby, MSc, Eric Lortie, MHA, Brian Rotenberg, MD, MPH, FRCSC, Leigh Sowerby, MD, MHM, FRCSC First Published October 22, 2019; pp. 215–219 Abstract Preview |

Dysphagia Screening for Pneumonia Prevention in a Cancer Hospital: Results of a Quality/Safety Initiative Barbara Ebersole, MA, CCC-SLP, Miriam Lango, MD, John Ridge, MD, PhD, Elizabeth Handorf, PhD,Jeffrey Farma, MD, Sarah Clark, MS, CCC-SLP, Nausheen Jamal, MD First Published December 3, 2019; pp. 220–229 Abstract Preview |

Pediatric Otolaryngology

Evaluation of Tonsillotomy Effects on Pharyngeal Volume and Compliance in Children Abeer Al Ali, MD, Emilie Bois, MD, Imene Boujemla, MD, Natacha Teissier, MD, PhD, Thierry Van den Abbeele, MD, PhD, Christophe Delclaux, MD, PhD, Plamen Bokov, MD, PhD First Published December 10, 2019; pp. 230–233 Abstract Preview |

Laryngeal Web in the Pediatric Population: Evaluation and Management Claire M. Lawlor, MD, Natasha D. Dombrowski, Roger C. Nuss, MD, Reza Rahbar, DMD, MD, Sukgi S. Choi, MD, MBA First Published December 17, 2019; pp. 234–240 Abstract Preview |

Prevalence of Pediatric Dizziness and Imbalance in the United States Jacob R. Brodsky, MD, Sophie Lipson, Neil Bhattacharyya, MD First Published November 5, 2019; pp. 241–247 Abstract Preview |

Sinonasal Disorders

Psychometric Evaluation of the Nasal Obstruction Symptom Evaluation Scale for Pediatric Patients Hena Din, MPH, Nour Bundogji, Shelby C. Leuin, MD First Published December 10, 2019; pp. 248–254 Abstract Preview |

Sleep Medicine and Surgery

The Role of Genioglossus Activity in Predicting Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty Outcomes Di Zhao, MD, Yanru Li, MD, Yue Qu, MD, Junbo Zhang, MD, Xin Cao, MM, Jingying Ye, MD First Published November 26, 2019; pp. 255–260 Abstract Preview |

Clinical Photograph

Endoscopic Evidence of Canalicular-Lacrimal Sac Mucosal Folds Mimicking Common Canalicular Obstructions ,  First Published December 17, 2019; pp. 261–262 Abstract |

Letters to the Editor

Does Ibuprofen Really Increase Tendency to Posttonsillectomy Hemorrhage? ,  First Published February 3, 2020; pp. 263–264 Abstract |

Response to a Letter on Postoperative Bleeding Associated with Ibuprofen Use After Tonsillectomy William A. Stokes, MD, Jane Schubart, MBA, PhD, Michele M. Carr, DDS, MD, PhD First Published February 3, 2020; pp. 265–266 Abstract |