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American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Annual Meeting
September 15 - 18, 2019
Addressing Financial Toxicity in Head and Neck Cancer — A Crucial Imperative
Johns Hopkins head and neck cancer surgeon Leila Mady recaps a commentary published in JAMA Otolaryngology–Head & Neck Surgery about the effects of financial toxicity on patients with head and neck cancer.
International Consensus Statement on Allergy and Rhinology: Sinonasal Tumors
Johns Hopkins sinus and skull base surgeon Nyall London describes the first international consensus statement on sinonasal tumors, which consists of four groups: general principles, benign neoplasms, malignant tumors, and quality of life and surveillance.
Radiofrequency Ablation: A Treatment Option for Thyroid Nodules
Johns Hopkins endocrine surgeon and laryngologist Vaninder Dhillon describes radiofrequency ablation (RFA), the minimally invasive treatment option for thyroid nodules.
Improving Facial Asymmetry After Meningioma Resection
Facial plastic and reconstructive surgeon Jason Nellis describes his approach to addressing facial paralysis and improving facial asymmetry in a patient who had meningioma resection.
Expert Consensus Statement: Management of Dysphagia in Patients with Head and Neck Cancer
Johns Hopkins speech language pathologist (SLP) Rina Abrams recaps a consensus statement by dysphagia experts that was recently published in the journal Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery.
Climate Change, the Environment and Rhinologic Disease
Johns Hopkins rhinologist Jean Kim recaps recently published research and review undertaken by a work group including members of the American Rhinologic Society’s allergy and immunology section and Johns Hopkins climate scientists.
Vocal Care and Rates of Treatment Follow-up for Transgender Voice Patients
Johns Hopkins laryngologist Simon Best summarizes findings from a study that identified factors that help transgender patients follow through with the recommended course of treatment for vocal care.
Pediatric otolaryngologist Jonathan Walsh and pediatric endocrinologist Yasmin Akhtar discuss the multidisciplinary approach to care offered at the Johns Hopkins Pediatric Thyroid Center as well as how the team transitions pediatric patients ...
What Every Otolaryngologist Needs to Know About Parotid Tumor Management
Head and neck surgeon Wojtek Mydlarz provides a recap of the recommendations for parotid tumor management that he shared during the American Academy of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery Annual Meeting 2022.
Laryngeal Dysfunction After Endocrine Surgery: Early Recognition, Exam and Treatment
Head and neck endocrine surgeon Vaninder Dhillon recaps a discussion she moderated during the 2022 American Academy of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery annual meeting.
Johns Hopkins audiologist Stephen Bowditch recaps his presentation given at the Maryland Academy of Audiology Convention 2022 on the topic of transitioning patients from osseointegrated devices to cochlear implants.
Sudden Sensorineural Hearing Loss in the Era of COVID-19 Pandemic
Neuro-otologist Wade Chien shares a recap of findings related to sudden sensorineural hearing loss related to COVID-19 infection and vaccination, which he presented at the 2022 AAO-HNSF meeting.
2022 American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Annual Meeting
September 10 – 14, 2022 Philadelphia, PA
Pediatric Vestibular Disorders
Pediatric otolaryngologist Carolyn Jenks discusses Johns Hopkins’ multidisciplinary approach to treating dizziness and balance disorders in pediatric patients.
Searching for Medical Information in the Age of Social Media
Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery resident Deborah Xie and otolaryngologist Matthew Stewart recap their presentation given at the AAOHNS 2021 meeting. They studied how patients are using social media to find medical information.
SARS-CoV-2 Infection and Post-Extubation Laryngeal Function
Johns Hopkins Otolaryngologist Kevin Motz recaps a presentation, from the 2021 annual meeting of the AAOHNSF, about research related to the incidence and sequela of intubation related to COVID-19.
Case Presentation: Sinonasal Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Head and neck cancer and skull base surgeon Nyall London describes the case of a patient who presented with a nasal mass that was determined to be human papillomavirus (HPV) positive sinonasal squamous cell carcinoma.
Head and neck cancer and skull base surgeon Nyall London discusses three key immunotherapy clinical trials including KEYNOTE-012, Checkmate 141 and KEYNOTE-048 that have contributed to Food and Drug Administration approval for nivolumab ...
Immunotherapy Treats Recurrent Laryngeal Cancer: A Physician and Patient Perspective
Head and neck cancer surgeon Christine Gourin and patient Jerry, who had a recurrence of laryngeal cancer, discuss his long-term response to immunotherapy as part of a clinical trial in which he participated in 2014, a time when research ...
Clinical Practice Guideline: Opioid Prescribing for Analgesia After Common Otolaryngology Operations
David E. Tunkel, MD, discusses opioid prescribing for analgesia after common otolaryngology operations.
The Relationship Between Smell and Taste Dysfunction and Frailty
Sinus surgeon Nicholas Rowan discusses the importance of smell and taste dysfunction for patients and how it relates to frailty.
A Year That No One Planned for: Residents Discuss Their 2020 Experience
Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery residents discuss how the pandemic impacted their academic training and their lives.
HPV-Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Tonsil
Head and neck surgeon Carole Fakhry, director of the Johns Hopkins Head and Neck Cancer Center, talks about the case of a patient who presented with a history of a sore throat and feeling as though something was stuck in his throat.
HPV-Associated Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Base of Tongue
Head and neck surgeon Carole Fakhry, director of the Johns Hopkins Head and Neck Cancer Center, describes the case of a patient who presented to the Johns Hopkins Head and Neck Cancer Multidisciplinary Clinic team with a right-sided neck ...
Treatment of HPV-Associated Squamous Cell Carcinoma Previously Mistaken for Branchial Cleft Cyst
Head and neck surgeon Carole Fakhry, director of the Johns Hopkins Head and Neck Cancer Center, describes the case of an adult male patient with a neck mass mistaken for a branchial cleft cyst
Superior Laryngeal Nerve Block Is Promising Treatment for Chronic Neurogenic Cough
Laryngologist Vaninder Dhillon discusses a promising new treatment option for patients with chronic neurogenic cough. A review of data shows that superior laryngeal nerve block is a safe, effective office-based form of treatment for this cough.
Demystifying Aural Fullness: Identifying Eustachian Tube Dysfunction
Otologist Carrie Nieman discusses aspects of the clinical history and exam physicians can look for to accurately diagnose eustachian tube dysfunction and set patients on the right treatment path.
David M. Rubenstein Precision Medicine Center of Excellence
Since 2015, research about hearing and hearing loss has benefited from generous financial support provided by the David M. Rubenstein Precision Medicine Center of Excellence, within the Johns Hopkins Department of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery.
American Academy of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery Virtual Annual Meeting
September 13 - October 25, 2020
HPV-related Head and Neck Cancer: What Providers Need to Know
Carole Fakhry, director of the Johns Hopkins Head and Neck Cancer Center, discusses the rise in head and neck cancer due to HPV-related exposure. She reviews testing, diagnosis and treatment options, and clinical trials available at Johns Hopkins.
Case Presentation: HPV-Related Head and Neck Cancer Surgery
In this case presentation, a male in his 50s presents with a right-sided neck mass that did not resolve with antibiotic treatment. He was diagnosed with HPV-related cancer, primarily of the tonsil, and opted for surgery. Postsurgical clinical ...
COVID-19 and Olfactory Dysfunction
Rhinologist, Nicholas Rowan discusses COVID-19 and its unique symptomatology of olfactory dysfunction and anosmia.
COVID-19 Conversations: Otolaryngology Alumnus Shares Insights from Hong Kong
Johns Hopkins experts connect with colleagues around the world about their experiences with COVID-19. In this video, David Eisele, director of otolaryngology, and Carole Fakhry, chief of head and neck surgery, speak with Johns Hopkins ...
Treating Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyposis (CRSwNP) with Biologic Therapies
Rhinologist Nicholas Rowan explains the treatment guidelines, research and developments in treating chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyposis with biologic therapies.
Cryotherapy/Cryoablation for Treatment of Chronic Rhinitis
Dr. Nicholas Rowan, rhinologist, discusses cryotherapy/cryoablation as a less-invasive outpatient treatment option for chronic rhinitis.
Pediatric otolaryngologist David Tunkel discusses the recently published evidence-based clinical practice guideline for managing nosebleeds intended for all clinicians who evaluate and treat patients with nosebleeds.
HPV-Related Head and Neck Cancer Podcast
Carole Fakhry, MD, Tanguy Y Lim-Seiwert, MD, and Ana Kiess, MD, provide the latest updates and discuss multiple treatment options for HPV-related head and neck cancers.
New Treatment Option for Single-Sided Deafness
Learn from Johns Hopkins audiologist Steve Bowditch about the latest application for cochlear implantation now available to patients with single-sided deafness.
Complex Nasal Reconstruction for Merkel Cell Carcinoma
Learn how microvascular and facial plastic reconstructive surgeon Shaun Desai conducted a complex, two-stage nasal reconstruction after the surgical removal of a woman’s Merkel cell carcinoma.
Transoral 'Scarless' Thyroid Surgery Animation
Watch an animation of transoral "scarless' robotic surgery to learn how it can be used as an alternative to traditional thyroid surgery to leave patients with no visible neck scar.
Sinonasal Inverted Papilloma Masquerading As Nasal Polyps
Sinonasal and skull base surgeon Murugappan Ramanathan discusses a case of a male in his mid-50s who presented unable to breathe out of his left nostril.
Complex Facial and Microsurgical Reconstruction of Blast Victim
Microvascular facial and reconstructive surgeon Shaun Desai conducted a complex two-stage reconstruction for a war veteran who had experienced a blast injury and 10 subsequent surgeries over a 25 year period.
When to Refer a Patient for Speech Therapy
Donna Tippett, speech language pathologist at Johns Hopkins, discusses how patients diagnosed with dysphagia can benefit from the early intervention of swallowing therapy.
Recurrent Respiratory Papillomatosis
Johns Hopkins laryngeal surgeon Simon Best, M.D., presents a case of a patient with recurrent respiratory papilloma whose voice was restored with KTP laser surgery and adjuvant bevacizumab therapy.
Johns Hopkins laryngeal surgeon, Simon Best, M.D., presents a case of a patient with advanced laryngeal cancer treated with a supracricoid laryngectomy, thereby preserving voice and swallowing function while sparing a total laryngectomy.
Case Presentation: Use of TORS for HPV-Positive Tonsil Squamous Cell Cancer
Otolaryngologist Carole Fakhry, M.D., discusses the case of a 52-year-old man presenting with a neck and tonsil mass. The patient is doing well after transoral robotic surgery (TORS) and neck dissection were performed, followed by radiation.
Surgical Options for Laryngotracheal Stenosis
Otolaryngologist Alexander Hillel, M.D., director of the Johns Hopkins Complex Airway Clinic, discusses the range of surgical options available to patients with laryngotracheal stenosis.
Case Presentation: Cricotracheal Resection
Otolaryngologist Alexander Hillel, M.D., director of the Johns Hopkins Complex Airway Clinic, discusses a case of a young woman who presented with a severely damaged trachea after a weeklong intubation while in a diabetic coma. Scar tissue ...
Case Presentation - Malignant Parotid Tumor
Andelot Professor of Laryngology and Otology, David Eisele, MD, discusses a case of a parotid tumor that was presented as an asymptomatic mass which grew over a course of several months.
Case Presentation: Superior Canal Dehiscence Syndrome
John Carey, director of the Johns Hopkins Division of Otology and Neurotology, presents a case of a patient with superior canal dehiscence syndrome whose sound vertigo was completely eliminated with surgery.
Celebrating 100 Years of Excellence
The Johns Hopkins Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery is celebrating 100 years of expert patient care, education and research innovation.
Johns Hopkins Head and Neck Cancer Center
The Johns Hopkins Head and Neck Cancer Center is part of the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center and the Johns Hopkins Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
Implantation Auditory Rehabilitation: Johns Hopkins Listening Center | Q&A
Auditory rehabilitation therapist Deborah Bervinchak from the Johns Hopkins Listening Center answers questions about adult and pediatric auditory rehabilitation following cochlear implantation and activation.
Diagnosing and Treating Voice Disorders: Johns Hopkins Voice Center | Q&A
Lee Akst, director of the Johns Hopkins Voice Center, answers questions about voice disorders, when it is time to see a voice specialist and what to expect when you do.
Cochlear Implantation Activation Process: Johns Hopkins Listening Center | Q&A
Audiologist Steve Bowditch from the Johns Hopkins Listening Center answers questions about the activation process of cochlear implants, what to expect once you have healed from cochlear implant surgery, and the activation and adjustments of the device.
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