scholarly journals Pediatric Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery

2021 ◽  
Vol 50 (7) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mark E. Gerber
Keyword(s):  
Head And Neck ◽  
Neck Surgery ◽  
Head And Neck Surgery ◽  
Pediatric Otolaryngology

scholarly journals Do Otolaryngology Patients Show Gender Preference When Choosing a Surgeon? — A Quantitative and Qualitative Analysis

2018 ◽  
Vol 22 (04) ◽  
pp. 404-407 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chandala Chitguppi ◽  
Tripti Brar
Keyword(s):  
Head And Neck ◽  
Final Analysis ◽  
Female Gender ◽  
Neck Surgery ◽  
Head And Neck Surgery ◽  
Gender Preference ◽  
Pediatric Otolaryngology ◽  
Gender Neutral ◽  
Neutral Field ◽  
And Gender

Introduction Otorhinolaryngology has always been considered a gender-neutral specialty, whereas in several other specialties, such as obstetrics, gynecology and urology, gender preference has been consistently shown by patients when choosing their treating surgeon. To date, no study has been performed to analyze whether this practice of gender preference is prevalent in otorhinolaryngology patients too. Objectives To identify if gender preference exists in the field of otorhinolaryngology, specifically in its four subspecialties, namely otology, pediatric otolaryngology, laryngology and head and neck surgery. Methods Patients attending our outpatient department were asked to complete a preformed proforma. The pro forma consisted of two parts, demographic details of the subjects and gender preference in the following subspecialties: otology, pediatric otolaryngology, laryngology and head and neck oncosurgery. Results A total of 1,112 subjects took part in the study, out of which 1,089 subjects were included in the final analysis. Female gender preference was highest in the field of pediatric otolaryngology, while male preference was highest for head and neck oncosurgery. Conclusion Though otorhinolaryngology and head and neck surgery has been considered a gender-neutral field, subspecialties of this field show considerable gender preference.

Postsurgical Follow-Up of Children with Tympanostomy Tubes: Results of the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Pediatric Otolaryngology Committee National Survey

2000 ◽  
Vol 122 (3) ◽  
pp. 313-318 ◽  
Author(s):  
Craig S. Derkay ◽  
Jeffrey D. Carron ◽  
Brian J. Wiatrak ◽  
Sukgi S. Choi ◽  
Jacqueline E. Jones
Keyword(s):  
Primary Care ◽  
American Academy ◽  
Head And Neck ◽  
Neck Surgery ◽  
Primary Care Providers ◽  
Head And Neck Surgery ◽  
Care Providers ◽  
Pediatric Otolaryngology ◽  
Tympanostomy Tubes

Postsurgical follow-up of children with tympanostomy tubes is becoming a contentious issue in this era of managed care. Primary care providers believe themselves to be capable of evaluating these children. Otolaryngologists, on the other hand, have more specialized equipment available to them (suction apparatus, otomicroscopes, audiology devices, etc) for treating suppurative infections and monitoring the tympanic membrane for structural changes. In addition, the otolaryngologist is placed in an uncomfortable legal and ethical position if access to the patient with a tube-related complication is denied by the primary care provider. Attempts to develop an American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery (AAO-HNS) policy statement have been hampered by a lack of data on the incidence and severity of tube-related complications and the role that otolaryngologists can play in reducing these sequelae. A survey designed by the AAO-HNS Pediatric Otolaryngology Committee was distributed to 1000 board-certified otolaryngologists and all members of the American Society of Pediatric Otolaryngologists and the American Academy of Pediatrics-Otolaryngology Section regarding current practice patterns and practitioners' experiences with tympanostomy tube complications. Specific information regarding complications that could have been avoided with earlier otolaryngology referral was also obtained. The results of the survey and its implications for AAO-HNS policy are presented.

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