otolaryngology

By Greg Hartig, MD Sialendoscopy has emerged as an effective and minimally invasive treatment for management of salivary stones and strictures of the parotid and submandibular salivary glands. Although initial efforts to remove salivary stones …

By Greg Hartig, MD Oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma (OPSCC) secondary to high-risk human papilloma virus (HPV) infection is on the rise. This malignancy caused by remote high-risk HPVinfection, usually HPV-16, has changed the way we think about head …

By David Upton, MD Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is an increasingly common disease affecting 2-4% of middle aged adults in the United States. Left untreated, it contributes to impaired cognition, hypertension, cardiovascular disease, and stroke.1 While positive …

Understanding the basic evaluation of the neck mass is essential in determining when a mass is insignificant or significant, and potentially malignant. Beginning with an understanding of neck anatomy, a thorough history and physical exam, …

By James Scott McMurray, MD The American Family Children’s Hospital and the Departments of Surgery and Pediatrics are excited to announce the start of a new pediatric multidisciplinary team that will assess and treat complex children …

By Joseph P Roche, MD According to recent estimates, hearing loss affects up to 50 million people in the United States. Learn about the different kinds of hearing loss and how recent advances in cochlear …