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Literature-Guided Recommendations For Otolaryngologists During The Covid-19 Pandemic: A Contemporary Review, Mausumi Syamal

Otolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery Faculty Publications

Objective: The objective of this study was to review the current literature and guidelines on management of the novel coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19 or 2019nCoV) with respect to the field of Otolaryngology.

Design: Contemporary literature review.

Methods: Systematic literature review of global medical literature databases and communications were queried to find all available literature recommendations, research, and guidelines applicable to otolaryngologists in the COVID-19 pandemic.

Results: Guidance on personal protective equipment, office visits, and surgical scheduling, as well as recommendations for safe airway management and tracheotomy performance during the COVID-19 pandemic were compiled and interpreted.

Conclusion: Little guidance exists for otolaryngologists …

Nasopharyngeal Angiofibroma: A Forgotten Entity In Older Patients, Vanessa C. Stubbs, Lauren E. Miller, Arjun K. Parasher, Jordan T. Glicksman, Nithin D. Adappa, James Palmer

Otolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery Faculty Publications

Introduction: Nasopharyngeal angiofibroma (NA) characteristically affects adolescent men. Although benign, these tumors can cause local destruction and surgical resection is warranted.

Objective: We present a case of a 62-year-old man with nasal congestion and epistaxis, found to be a right NA on pathology. We also present a review of the available NA staging systems.

Findings: In this case of NA, imaging revealed an aggressive, hypervascular mass in the nasal cavity with involvement of the middle cranial fossa and cavernous sinus. The patient underwent complete endoscopic surgical resection following vascular embolization.

Conclusion: Although it is rare, NA should not be disregarded …