Averting the “Limping Larynx” with a Multidisciplinary Approach
Otolaryngologist Ronda Alexander, MD, looks to orthopedic surgery as an analogy to explain the treatment of voice disorders. “After a knee replacement or an ACL repair, the surgeon prescribes physical therapy to teach patients how to use the joint safely…
Repair of Nasal Obstruction with Functional Septorhinoplasty
For nearly 20 years, 45-year-old Susan Haase lived her life exhausted. “I couldn’t understand why I was so tired,” Haase says. “At first I thought it was a normal part of aging but I was only in my early 30s…
Allergy Update
Amber Luong, MD, PhD Associate Professor This past spring represented one of the worst allergy seasons in Houston. The unusually long cold season delayed some trees from blooming and consequently led to an usually high peak in the number…
Definitive Endoscopic Resection of Inverted Papilloma
Randy Richards underwent surgery in 2008 for removal of a nasal polyp and repair of a deviated septum. During the procedure, his ENT discovered that what he had originally thought was an inflammatory polyp was actually an inverted papilloma (IP)….
Facial Reanimation and Facelift for Facial Paralysis
Initially, Jesselyn May didn’t notice her facial paralysis, but photos taken over time revealed a gradual loss of muscle tone, accompanied by sagging on the affected side. “Eventually, my family members pointed it out to me, and as the years…
Mometasone Furoate Gel: A Novel In-Office Treatment of Recalcitrant Postoperative Chronic Rhinosinusitis
Rhinologists from the Texas Sinus Institute of the Department of Otorhinolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery at The University of Texas Medical School at Houston reported their results on a novel topical therapy for the treatment of refractory chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) in…
Rhinologic Applications of Radiofrequency Coblation
Rhinologists from the Texas Sinus Institute of the Department of Otorhinolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery at The University of Texas Medical School at Houston presented a study on the use of ArthroCare ENT Coblation® technology at the American Rhinologic Society spring…
Is 3-D Endoscopic Sinonasal Surgery Coming to an OR Theater near You?
Samar Fakhri, MD Professor One of the most exciting aspects of attending scientific meetings is to explore new products and technologies presented during the program sessions or showcased by the exhibitors. At the recent Combined Otolaryngology Society Meetings (COSM)…
Hoarseness: Can Evidence-based Medicine and Practical Experience Get Along?
Soham Roy, MD,FACS,FAAP Professor, Director As we move toward a world where medical treatments are judged not by pizzazz but by efficacy and cost-effectiveness, evidence-based medicine (EBM) has become the new thrust of medical education and practice. Along with…
Large Benign Goiters: Special Considerations for Management
Yitzhak Etan Weinstock, MD Assistant Professor The term “goiter” simply refers to an abnormal enlargement of the thyroid gland. There are multiple causes of goiters and their presence does not necessarily indicate that the thyroid gland is malfunctioning on…