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OTO Journal
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The Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery podcast series highlights research published in the official peer-reviewed publication of the American Academy of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery Foundation. Each podcast, which is moderated by the Editor in Chief and includes the Associate Editor and author of the paper, offers an in depth discussion about its significance to the global otolaryngology community and quality patient care.
Episodes
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Preoperative Neutrophil-to-Lymphocyte Ratio Predicts Recurrence in HPV-Associated Oropharyngeal Cancer After Transoral Robotic Surgery
Editor-in-Chief Cecelia E. Schmalbach, MD, MSc, is joined by senior author Kevin Contrera, MD, and Associate Editor Aru Panwar, MD, to discuss the variables and limitations when measuring NLR biomarkers impact in patients in the paper "Preoperative Neutrophil-to-Lymphocyte Ratio Predicts…
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Clinical Applications of Multimodal Artificial Intelligence in Otolaryngology: A State‐of‐the‐Art Review
Editor-in-Chief Cecelia E. Schmalbach, MD, MSc, is joined by senior author Ameen Amanian, MD, and Associate Editor Anand Devaiah, MD, to discuss the necessity of transforming the direction of how otolaryngologists uses multimodal AI systems for their advancement, in the paper "Clinical…
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Angular Insertion Depth for Cochlear Implantation: A Comparative Analysis on Precision of CT, MRI, and x-Ray
Editor-in-Chief Cecelia E. Schmalbach, MD, MSc, is joined by senior author Jennifer L. Spiegel, MD, and Associate Editor Jacob Hunter, MD, to discuss the significance of advanced standard software tools for cochlear implants that allows a detailed analysis, as outlined in the paper "Angular...
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Psychometric Validation of the Overall Symptom Severity Score for Chronic Rhinosinusitis
Editor-in-Chief Cecelia E. Schmalbach, MD, MSc, is joined by senior author Ahmad Sedaghat, MD, and Associate Editor Jakob Fischer, MD, to discuss the overall symptom severity score that provides a global assessment of symptom burden associated with chronic rhinosinusitis, as outlined in the paper...
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Evaluating the Efficacy of Nebulized Ciprofloxacin-Dexamethasone Using a Novel Model of Airway Stenosis
Editor-in-Chief Cecelia E. Schmalbach, MD, MSc, is joined by senior author Lee P. Smith, MD, and Associate Editor Christopher Johnson, MD, to discuss the study and approach used to establish a reliable rabbit model of airway stenosis and test how effective nebulized ciprofloxacin/dexamethasone is...
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Optimal Timing of Cleft Lip Repair: Correlation With Scar Formation and Revision Rates
Editor-in-Chief Cecelia E. Schmalbach, MD, MSc, is joined by senior author Saikrishna Gourishetti, MD, and Associate Editor Michael Brenner, MD, to discuss the investigation of whether performing cleft lip repair at an earlier age affects the likelihood of developing hypertrophic scarring, as...
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Does Smoking Influence Outcomes in Human Papillomavirus—Associated Oropharyngeal Cancer Treated with Transoral Robotic Surgery?
Editor-in-Chief Cecelia E. Schmalbach, MD, MSc, is joined by senior author Kyle M. Hatten, MD, and Associate Editor Patrick Tassone, MD, to discuss the importance of the investigation findings in HPV associated oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma and smoking risk factors in oropharyngeal…
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Association Between Weight Gain Trajectories and Severe Obstructive Sleep Apnea Among Adolescents
Editor-in-Chief Cecelia E. Schmalbach, MD, MSc, is joined by senior author Romaine F. Johnson, MD, MPH, and Associate Editor M. Boyd Gillespie, MD, to discuss whether childhood obesity is associated with increased severity of obstructive sleep apnea during adolescence, as outlined in the paper...
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Assessing the Impact of GLP-1R Agonists in Post-sinus Surgery Management
Editor-in-Chief Cecelia E. Schmalbach, MD, MSc, is joined by senior author Mohamad R. Chaaban, MD, and Associate Editor Dana L. Crosby, MD, to discuss the growing evidence that suggests there may be a meaningful connection between chronic rhinosinusitis and obesity as outlined in the paper...
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Out-of-Pocket Costs and Surprise Billing in Otolaryngology: A National Database Analysis
Editor-in-Chief Cecelia E. Schmalbach, MD, MSc, is joined by senior author Michael J. Brenner, MD, and Associate Editor Christipher M. Johnson, MD, to discuss the challenges of financial stress patients face when they undergo common otolaryngology procedures, as outlined in the paper…
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TI-RADS and Bethesda Classification System Correlate With Predicting Pediatric Papillary Thyroid Carcinoma
Editor in Chief Cecelia E. Schmalbach, MD, MSc, is joined by senior author John P. Dahl, MD, PhD, MBA, and Associate Editor Marissa Ryan, MD, to discuss their findings in "TI-RADS and Bethesda Classification System Correlate With Predicting Pediatric Papillary Thyroid Carcinoma," which was...
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Microsurgical Outcomes in 1000 Patients With Cerebellopontine Angle Tumors: A Comprehensive Cohort Analysis
Editor in Chief Cecelia E. Schmalbach, MD, MSc, is joined by senior author Rick Friedman, MD, PhD, and Associate Editor James G. Naples, MD, to discuss their findings in "Microsurgical Outcomes in 1000 Patients With Cerebellopontine Angle Tumors: A Comprehensive Cohort Analysis," which was...
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Impact of Postoperative Weight Changes on Hypoglossal Nerve Stimulation Success for Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Editor-in-Chief Cecelia E. Schmalbach, MD, MSc, is joined by senior author Colin T. Huntley, MD, and Associate Editor Boyd Gillespie, MD, to discuss how long-term changes in body mass index (BMI) following hypoglossal nerve stimulation (HGNS) impact surgical success as outlined in the paper…
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Plain Language Summary: Update - Adult Sinusitis
Editor-in-Chief Cecelia E. Schmalbach, MD, MSc is joined by co-authors Margo McKenna, MD, and Maria Colandrea, DNP NP-C, to discuss the implications for non-otolaryngologists of the Clinical Practice Guideline "Adult Sinusitis Update," which published as a supplement to the August 2025 issue of...
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Clinical Practice Guideline: Update-Adult Sinusitis
Editor-in-Chief Cecelia E. Schmalbach, MD, MSc is joined by co-authors Marc G. Dubin, MD, and Spencer C. Payne, MD, to discuss the Clinical Practice Guideline "Adult Sinusitis Update," which published as a supplement to the August 2025 issue of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery. The guideline...
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Impact of Margins on Outcomes in HPV-Related Oropharyngeal Squamous Cell Carcinoma Treated With Surgery Only
Editor-in-Chief Cecelia E. Schmalbach, MD, MSc is joined by author Omar Karadaghy, MD, MSCI, and Associate Editor Sean Massa, MD, to discuss impact of surgical margin status in HPV-related oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma in "Impact of Margins on Outcomes in HPV-Related Oropharyngeal…
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Clinical Practice Guideline: Surgical Management of Chronic Rhinosinusitis Plain Language Summary
Editor-in-Chief Cecelia E. Schmalbach, MD, MSc is joined by co-authors Meghan Wilson, MD, and Jason Blakeley Hensler, MD, to discuss the implications for non-otolaryngologists of the Clinical Practice Guideline "Surgical Management of Chronic Rhinosinusitis," which published as a supplement to…
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Clinical Practice Guideline: Surgical Management of Chronic Rhinosinusitis
Editor-in-Chief Cecelia E. Schmalbach, MD, MSc is joined by the guideline group's chair Jennifer J. Shin, MD, SM, and co-author Dana Crosby, MD, MPH, for a discussion of key points from the "Clinical Practice Guideline: Surgical Management of Chronic Rhinosinusitis," which published as a…
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Lipopolysaccharide Causes Acquired CFTR Dysfunction in Murine Nasal Airways
Editor-in-Chief Cecelia E. Schmalbach, MD, MSc, is joined by senior author Bradford A. Woodworth, MD, and Associate Editor Dana L. Crosby, MD, MPH, to discuss how lipopolysaccharide can be used to generate a model of acquired cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator (CFTR) dysfunction…
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Elevated Risk of Thyroid Malignancy in Biological Males Taking Estrogen Hormone Therapy
Editor-in-Chief Cecelia E. Schmalbach, MD, MSc, is joined by senior author David Goldenberg, MD, to discuss role of estrogen in developing thyroid malignancy as outlined in the paper "Elevated Risk of Thyroid Malignancy in Biological Males Taking Estrogen Hormone Therapy" which published in the...
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Is Outpatient Supraglottoplasty Possible? Examination of Perioperative Comorbidities and Outcomes
Editor in Chief Cecelia E. Schmalbach, MD, MSc, is joined by senior author Gresham T. Richter MD, and Associate Editor John P. Dahl, MD, PhD, MBA, to discuss the outcomes of not admitting pediatric supraglottoplasty patients as outlined in the paper "Is Outpatient Supraglottoplasty Possible?...
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Refractory Chronic Cough: A State-of-the-Art Review for Otolaryngologists
Editor in Chief Cecelia E. Schmalbach, MD, MSc, is joined by senior author Lee M. Akst, MD, and Associate Editor Christopher M. Johnson, MD, to discuss diagnosis of, treatments, and solutions for refractory chronic cough as outlined in the paper "Refractory Chronic Cough: A State-of-the-Art…
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Medical Malpractice in Otolaryngology within the United States: A LexisNexis-Based Demographic Analysis
Editor in Chief Cecelia E. Schmalbach, MD, MSc, is joined by first author Shiven Sharma, JD, and Associate Editor Michael J. Brenner, MD, to discuss what the specialty can learn about medical malpractice in the field for quality improvement as outlined in the paper "Medical Malpractice in...
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Cost-Effectiveness Analysis of Operating Room and In-Office Reconstruction of Skin Cancer Defects
Editor in Chief Cecelia E. Schmalbach, MD, MSc, is joined by senior author Priyesh N. Patel, MD, and Associate Editor Peter M. Vila, MD, MSPH, to discuss the role of the operating room and its necessity in treating skin cancer defects as outlined in the paper "Cost-Effectiveness Analysis of...
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Etiology of Childhood Profound Sensorineural Hearing Loss: The Role of Hearing Loss Gene Panel Testing
Editor in Chief Cecelia E. Schmalbach, MD, MSc, is joined by author Rohani Omar MRCP, MD(Res) and Associate Editor John P. Dahl, MD, PhD, MBA, to discuss causes, especially genetic causes, of pediatric hearing loss as outlined in the paper "Etiology of Childhood Profound Sensorineural Hearing…
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OTO: Improving Operating Room Efficiency in Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery: A Scoping Review
Editor in Chief Cecelia E. Schmalbach, MD, MSc, is joined by senior author Julie E. Strychowsky MD, MAS, FRCSC, and Associate Editor Michael J. Brenner, MD, to discuss methods for improving the efficiency of ORs for surgeons as outlined in the paper "Improving Operating Room Efficiency in...
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OTO: When It's Not Allergic Rhinitis: Clinical Signs to Raise a Patient's Suspicion for Chronic Rhinosinusitis
Editor in Chief Cecelia E. Schmalbach, MD, MSc, is joined by author Ahmad R. Sedaghat MD, PhD, and Associate Editor Dana L. Crosby, MD, MPH, to discuss the possibility of chronic rhinosinusitis when allergies are assumed as outlined in the paper "When It's Not Allergic Rhinitis: Clinical Signs to...
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OTO: ctDNA as an Adjunct to Posttreatment PET for Head and Neck Cancer Recurrence Risk Assessment
Editor in Chief Cecelia E. Schmalbach, MD, MSc, is joined by author John Pang, MD, and Associate Editor Tristan Tham, MD, to discuss circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA) detection as a new technique to identify minimal residual disease in patients with solid tumors as outlined in the paper "ctDNA as an...
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OTO: Long-term Quality of Life After Thyroidectomy: Transoral Endoscopic Thyroidectomy Vestibular Approach Versus Transcervical Approach
Editor in Chief Cecelia E. Schmalbach, MD, MSc, is joined by senior author Jonathon O. Russell MD, and Associate Editor Raymond Liu Chai, MD, to discuss the pros and cons of two approaches to thyroidectomy as outlined in the paper "Long-term Quality of Life After Thyroidectomy: Transoral…
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OTO: The Use of Deep Learning Software in the Detection of Voice Disorders: A Systematic Review
Editor in Chief Cecelia E. Schmalbach, MD, MSc, is joined by senior author Diana N. Kirke, MD, MPhil, and Associate Editor Lee M. Akst, MD, to discuss the potential for deep learning models to detect voice disorders as outlined in the paper "The Use of Deep Learning Software in the Detection of...
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OTO: Clinical Practice Guideline: Age-Related Hearing Loss Part 2
Editor in Chief Cecelia E. Schmalbach, MD, MSc, is joined by lead authors Heather M. Weinreich, MD, MPH and Carrie L. Nieman, MD, MPH to provide a patient and primary care provider-focused overview of the "Clinical Practice Guideline: Age-Related Hearing Loss" which published in the May 2024…
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OTO: Clinical Practice Guideline: Age-Related Hearing Loss Part 1
Editor in Chief Cecelia E. Schmalbach, MD, MSc, is joined by lead authors Betty S. Tsai Do, MD, and Matthew L. Bush MD, PhD, MBA, for a discussion of some key points of the "Clinical Practice Guideline: Age-Related Hearing Loss" which published in the May 2024 issue of Otolaryngology–Head and…
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OTO: Otolaryngology Applicant Perspectives on In-person and Virtual Residency Interviews
Editor in Chief Cecelia E. Schmalbach, MD, MSc, is joined by senior author Anne C. Kane, MD, and Associate Editor Michael J. Brenner, MD for a discussion of the article "Otolaryngology Applicant Perspectives on In-person and Virtual Residency Interviews", which published in the April 2024 issue…
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OTO: Clinical Practice Guideline: Immunotherapy for Inhalant Allergy, Part 2
Editor in Chief Cecelia E. Schmalbach, MD, MSc, is joined by author Cecelia C Damask, DO and author Christine M. Reger, DNP, CRNP for a discussion of the implications for non-otolaryngologists of the "Clinical Practice Guideline on Immunotherapy for Inhalant Allergy," which published in the March...
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OTO: Clinical Practice Guideline: Immunotherapy for Inhalant Allergy, Part 1
Editor in Chief Cecelia E. Schmalbach, MD, MSc, is joined by lead author Richard K. Gurgel, MD, MSC, and author Stacey L. Ishman, MD, MPH for a discussion of the implications for otolaryngologists of the "Clinical Practice Guideline on Immunotherapy for Inhalant Allergy," which published in the...
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OTO: Reducing Pediatric Posttonsillectomy Opioid Prescribing: A Quality Improvement Initiative
Editor in Chief Cecelia E. Schmalbach, MD, MSc, is joined by Associate Editor Michael J. Brenner, MD and Associate Editor and senior author John P. Dahl, MD, PhD, MBA for a discussion of the article "Reducing Pediatric Posttonsillectomy Opioid Prescribing: A Quality Improvement Initiative," which...
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OTO: Identifying Predictors of Treatment Response in Meniere's Disease: A Clinical Severity Staging System
Editor in Chief Cecelia E. Schmalbach, MD, MSc, is joined by Associate Editor Jacob Hunter, MD, and senior author Jay F. Piccirillo, MD, for a discussion of the article "Identifying Predictors of Treatment Response in Meniere's Disease: A Clinical Severity Staging System," which published in the...
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OTO: The Association of Hearing Loss With Active Music Enjoyment in Hearing Aid Users
Editor in Chief Cecelia E. Schmalbach, MD, MSc, is joined by Associate Editor Jacob Hunter, MD, and co-author Anil K. Lalwani MD, for a discussion of the article "The Association of Hearing Loss With Active Music Enjoyment in Hearing Aid Users," which published in the December 2023 issue of...
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OTO: Gender Differences Among Head and Neck Microvascular Reconstructive Surgeons
Editor in Chief Cecelia E. Schmalbach, MD, MSc, is joined by Associate Editor Babak Givi, MD, and lead author Leila J. Mady MD, PhD, MPH, to discuss "Gender Differences Among Head and Neck Microvascular Reconstructive Surgeons," which published in the November 2023 issue of Otolaryngology–Head…
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OTO: Time-Driven Activity-Based Cost Comparison of Thyroid Lobectomy and Radiofrequency Ablation
Editor in Chief Cecelia E. Schmalbach, MD, MSc, is joined by Associate Editor Raymond L. Chai, MD, and lead author Julia E. Noel, MD, to discuss "Time-Driven Activity-Based Cost Comparison of Thyroid Lobectomy and Radiofrequency Ablation," which published in the October 2023 issue of...
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OTO: Recovery Benefit With Total Intravenous Anesthesia in Patients Receiving Rhinoplasty
Editor in Chief Cecelia E. Schmalbach, MD, MSc, hosts Associate Editor Michael J. Brenner, MD, and lead author Ryan N. Heffelfinger, MD, for a conversation about the article "Recovery Benefit With Total Intravenous Anesthesia in Patients Receiving Rhinoplasty," which published in the September…
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OTO: Developing Consensus on Priority Pediatric Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Conditions and Procedures
Editor in Chief Cecelia E. Schmalbach, MD, MSc, is joined by Associate Editor Thomas Q. Gallagher, DO, and lead author Sarah Nuss, BS, for a discussion of the article "Developing Consensus on Priority Pediatric Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Conditions and Procedures," which published in…
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OTO: The Evolution and Application of Artificial Intelligence in Rhinology: A State of the Art Review
Editor in Chief Cecelia E. Schmalbach, MD, MSc, Associate Editor James "Whit" Mims, MD, and lead author Ameen Amanian, MD, MSE, discuss "The Evolution and Application of Artificial Intelligence in Rhinology: A State of the Art Review." The article, published in the July 2023 issue of...
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OTO: Individuals Experiencing Homelessness: A Systematic Review of Otolaryngology-Related Health Needs and Community-Based Interventions
Join Editor in Chief Cecelia E. Schmalbach, MD, MSc, for a compelling discussion of "Individuals Experiencing Homelessness: A Systematic Review of Otolaryngology-Related Health Needs and Community-Based Interventions," which published in the June 2023 issue of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck…
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OTO: Current Management of Subcondylar Fractures: A Systematic Review
Editor in Chief Cecelia E. Schmalbach, MD, MSc, hosts a rich discussion of "Current Management of Subcondylar Fractures: A Systematic Review," which published in the May 2023 issue of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. Lead author Kalpesh Vakharia, MD, and Associate Editor Babak Givi, MD, join...
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OTO: Expert Consensus Statement: Management of Dysphagia in Head and Neck Cancer Patients
Editor in Chief Cecelia E. Schmalbach, MD, MSc, hosts a discussion on "Expert Consensus Statement: Management of Dysphagia in Head and Neck Cancer Patients," which published in the April 2023 issue of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery. Joining the conversation are authors Maggie A. Kuhn MD…
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OTO: Sponsorship and Negotiation for Women Otolaryngologists at Midcareer: A Content Analysis
Editor in Chief Cecelia E. Schmalbach, MD, MSc, hosts this podcast on the article "Sponsorship and Negotiation for Women Otolaryngologists at Midcareer: A Content Analysis," which published in the March 2023 issue of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery. Coauthors Janice L. Farlow, MD, PhD, and...
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OTO: Expert Consensus Statement: Management of Pediatric Persistent Obstructive Sleep Apnea After Adenotonsillectomy
Editor in Chief Cecelia E. Schmalbach, MD, MSc, hosts this podcast on "Expert Consensus Statement: Management of Pediatric Persistent Obstructive Sleep Apnea After Adenotonsillectomy," which published in the February 2023 issue of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery. Joining Dr. Schmalbach in...
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OTO: Reimbursement Trends in Pediatric Otolaryngology From 2000 to 2020: A CMS Physician Fee Schedule Analysis
Join Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery's Editor in Chief Cecelia E. Schmalbach, MD, MSc, as she discusses the article "Reimbursement Trends in Pediatric Otolaryngology From 2000 to 2020: A CMS Physician Fee Schedule Analysis" with senior author Jay R. Shah, MD, and Associate Editor Thomas Q....
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OTO: Safety of Cochlear Implantation in Children 12 Months or Younger – Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
This podcast highlights a systematic review to determine safety of cochlear implantation in pediatric patients 12 months and younger. This research was published in the December 2022 issue of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery, the official journal of the American Academy of Otolaryngology–Head...
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The Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery podcast series highlights research published in the official peer-reviewed publication of the American Academy of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery Foundation. Each podcast, which is moderated by the Editor in Chief and includes the Associate Editor and author of the paper, offers an in depth discussion about its significance to the global otolaryngology community and quality patient care.
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