What Otolaryngologists Can Learn from Athletes
Evan Lee Salim
The parallels between the high-stakes arenas of elite athletics and the demanding environment of the operating room are striking, yet often overlooked. While the skills required to perform a complex…
Evan Lee Salim
Lord of the (Magnetic) Rings: Rigid Bronchoscopy for Aspirated Magnetic Foreign Bodies in Tertiary Bronchi
Airway foreign body aspiration, particularly in pediatric populations, remains a critical medical concern, often necessitating urgent intervention. While organic materials constitute the majority of inhaled foreign bodies, the increasing prevalence…
Embolized Middle Meningeal Artery as a Surgical Landmark in Infratemporal Fossa Surgery
A novel surgical technique utilizing embolization of the middle meningeal artery (MMA) has demonstrated significant promise in enhancing precision and minimizing bleeding during the removal of complex tumors in the…
The Devaluation of Otolaryngology: An Evaluation of CMS’s Involvement in Physician Reimbursement
A comprehensive retrospective analysis of Medicare’s reimbursement policies has revealed a significant and escalating trend of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) altering physician-recommended payment values for otolaryngology…
Short-Term Efficacy of Biologics in Recalcitrant Allergic Fungal Rhinosinusitis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
A significant advancement in the management of recalcitrant Allergic Fungal Rhinosinusitis (AFRS) has emerged from a comprehensive systematic review and meta-analysis, suggesting that biologic therapies offer considerable short-term benefits for…
