ArticleLaryngoscope investigative otolaryngology2018
Survey of endoscopic skull base surgery practice patterns among otolaryngologists.
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- Risk Factors for Postoperative Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak Following Endoscopic Transsphenoidal Surgery for Craniopharyngioma: A Multicenter Cohort Study with a Contemporary Surgeon Practice Survey.Research square · 2026Article
- Expert Strategies: Skull Base Reconstruction-Global Perspectives, Insights, and Algorithms through a Mixed Methods Approach.International forum of allergy & rhinology · 2025Review
- Postoperative Management Following Endoscopic Skull Base Reconstruction: A Multidisciplinary Cross-Sectional Survey.Head & neck · 2025Article
- Retrospective Review of Surgical Site Infections after Endoscopic Endonasal Sellar and Parasellar Surgery: Multicenter Quality Data from the North American Skull Base Society.Journal of neurological surgery. Part B, Skull base · 2022Review
- Sinonasal outcomes associated with the use of BioGlue® in endoscopic transsphenoidal pituitary surgery.Neurosurgical review · 2022Article
- Straws Don't Suck: Are Straws Dangerous after Endoscopic Skull Base Surgery?Journal of neurological surgery. Part B, Skull base · 2021Article
- Incidence and Predictive Factors for Additional Opioid Prescription after Endoscopic Skull Base Surgery.Journal of neurological surgery. Part B, Skull base · 2020Article
- Perioperative Considerations in Endoscopic Skull Base Surgery.Current otorhinolaryngology reports · 2020Review
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Abstract
backgroundEndoscopic skull base surgery (ESBS) is a rapidly expanding field. Despite divergent reported preferences for reconstructive techniques and perioperative management, limited data exist regarding contemporary practice patterns among otolaryngologists performing ESBS. This study aims to elucidate current practice patterns, primarily the volumes of cases performed and secondarily a variety of other perioperative preferences.
methodsAn anonymous 32-item electronic survey examining perioperative ESBS preferences was distributed to the American Rhinologic Society membership. Statistical significance between variables was determined utilizing Student t, chi-square, and Fisher exact tests.
resultsSeventy otolaryngologists completed the survey. The effective response rate was approximately 22.5%. Sixty percent of respondents were in full-time academic practice and 70% had completed rhinology/skull base fellowships. Annually, 43.3 mean ESBS cases were performed (29.1 private practice vs. 52.9 academic practice,
conclusionsBased on responses from fellowship- and non-fellowship-trained otolaryngologists in various practice settings, there remains considerable variation in the perioperative management of patients undergoing ESBS. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: 5.
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