Jennifer J. Shin, MD, SM; Michael J. Cunningham, MD; Kevin G. Emerick, MD; et al.
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JAMA Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2016;142(5):423-428. doi:10.1001/jamaoto.2015.3642
This study evaluates use of the Clinical Practice Instrument, a validated tool to assess acquisition of nontechnical aspects of clinical practice ability to measure key diagnostic and treatment skills during residency training.
Evan M. Graboyes, MD; Jennifer Gross, MD; Dorina Kallogjeri, MD, MPH; et al.
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JAMA Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2016;142(5):430-437. doi:10.1001/jamaoto.2015.3595
This cohort study examines whether compliance with various process-related quality metrics is associated with improved survival in patients with oral cavity squamous cell carcinoma who receive definitive surgery with or without adjuvant therapy.
Hsueh-Yu Li, MD; Li-Ang Lee, MD; Eric J. Kezirian, MD, MPH
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JAMA Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2016;142(5):438-443. doi:10.1001/jamaoto.2015.3859
This retrospective case-control study evaluates the clinical and polysomnographic outcomes of tongue base reduction using the coblation endoscopic lingual lightening procedure in multilevel surgery for obstructive sleep apnea.
Eric A. Mair, MD; Albert H. Park, MD; Debra Don, MD; et al.
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JAMA Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2016;142(5):444-451. doi:10.1001/jamaoto.2016.0001
These 2 randomized clinical trials investigate the safety and efficacy of a single-dose intratympanic, intraoperative, extended-release, thermosensitive, otic suspension of ciprofloxacin administered to children undergoing tympanostomy tube placement.
Heather C. Nardone, MD; Katherine M. McKee-Cole, MD; Norman R. Friedman, MD
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JAMA Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2016;142(5):452-456. doi:10.1001/jamaoto.2016.0051
This survey study assesses current group practice patterns associated with the perioperative care of children undergoing adenotonsillectomy at tertiary care children’s hospitals following the release of the 2011 American Academy of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery clinical practice guidelines.
Suraj Kedarisetty, BS; Ryan K. Orosco, MD; Avram S. Hecht, MD; et al.
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JAMA Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2016;142(5):457-465. doi:10.1001/jamaoto.2016.0064
This cross-sectional study evaluates factors associated with concurrent oral and vaginal human papillomavirus infections in the United States.
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Human Papillomavirus Infection in the United States (JAMA Otolaryngology—Head & Neck Surgery)
Jill N. D’Souza, MD; Adam J. Luginbuhl, MD; Richard A. Goldman, MD; et al.
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JAMA Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2016;142(5):467-471. doi:10.1001/jamaoto.2015.3038
This case series describes 4 patients with a history of laryngectomy or pharyngectomy and pharyngeal irradiation who developed cervical spine spondylodiscitis following esophageal dilation.
Zaid Al-Qurayshi, MD, MPH; Adam Hauch, MD, MBA; Sudesh Srivastav, PhD; et al.
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JAMA Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2016;142(5):472-478. doi:10.1001/jamaoto.2016.0104
This cross-sectional study uses data from the Nationwide Inpatient Sample to examine the presentation and outcomes of thyroid cancer in children and adolescents compared with adults.
Kei Ijichi, MD, PhD; Daisuke Kawakita, MD, PhD; Shinichiro Maseki, MD, PhD; et al.
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JAMA Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2016;142(5):479-483. doi:10.1001/jamaoto.2016.0113
This case-series study examines electromyographic stimulation as a diagnostic and treatment strategy to locate schwannoma tumors and excise them without postoperative nerve damage.
Jill N. D’Souza, MD; Jessica R. Levi, MD; David Park, BA; et al.
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JAMA Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2016;142(5):484-488. doi:10.1001/jamaoto.2016.0173
This 13-year medical record review identifies the type and rate of complications arising from pediatric tracheotomy.
Mark R. Gilbert, MD; Arun Sharma, MD, MS; Nicole C. Schmitt, MD; et al.
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JAMA Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2016;142(5):489-495. doi:10.1001/jamaoto.2015.3930
This retrospective cohort study reviews a single institution’s experience with salivary duct carcinoma over a 20-year period, focusing on demographics, presentation, treatment, and outcome.