Search Results - "Sowerby, Leigh J."

Opioid prescribing practices following elective surgery in Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery by Biskup, Mathew, Dzioba, Agnieszka, Sowerby, Leigh J, Monteiro, Eric, Strychowsky, Julie

“…Prescription opioid abuse has become a major issue across the world and especially in North America. Canada has the second highest number of opioid…”
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Variability in instructions for performance of nasopharyngeal swabs across Canada in the era of COVID-19 - what type of swab is actually being performed? by Hiebert, Nole M, Chen, Breanna Ashley, Sowerby, Leigh J

“…The primary method of surveillance for the presence of SARS-CoV-2 is with nasopharyngeal swabs. Given the significant demand for nasopharyngeal swabs, a large…”
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Cost minimization analysis of nasopharyngoscope reprocessing in community practice by Biadsee, Ameen, Crosby, Lauren, Chow, Winsion, Sowerby, Leigh J

“…Reprocessing of nasopharyngoscopes represents a large financial burden to community physicians. The aim of this study was to perform a cost analysis of…”
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The subtle nuances of intranasal corticosteroids by Fowler, James, Rotenberg, Brian W, Sowerby, Leigh J

“…In the specialty of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, intranasal corticosteroids are the mainstay treatment for inflammatory processes within the nasal…”
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Chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps management in the biologic therapy era: an international YO-IFOS survey by Maza-Solano, Juan, Biadsee, Ameen, Sowerby, Leigh J., Calvo-Hernández, Christian, Tucciarone, Manuel, Rocha, Taciano, Maniaci, Antonino, Saibene, Alberto Maria, Chiesa-Estomba, Carlos M., Radulesco, Thomas, Metwaly, Osama, Lechien, Jerome R., Alobid, Isam, Locatello, Luca Giovanni

“…Purpose To investigate the consistency between the international guidelines recommendations and worldwide standard practices regarding diagnostic work-up and…”
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Contemporary decongestant practices of Canadian otolaryngologists for endoscopic sinus surgery by Reid, Jonathan W, Rotenberg, Brian W, Sowerby, Leigh J

“…Cocaine has traditionally been the topical decongestant most frequently used for visualization of the surgical field in Endoscopic Sinus Surgery (ESS)…”
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Timing of endoscopic surgical decompression in traumatic optic neuropathy: a systematic review of the literature by Dhaliwal, Sandeep S., Sowerby, Leigh J., Rotenberg, Brian W.

“…Background Traumatic optic neuropathy (TON) represents a rare but devastating complication of closed head injuries. No accepted guidelines are available for…”
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Does endoscopic sinus surgery alter the biomechanics of the orbit? by Sowerby, Leigh J, Harris, Matthew S, Joshi, Rootu, Johnson, Marjorie, Jenkyn, Tom, Moore, Corey C

“…Objective The purpose of this study is to determine if removal of ethmoid cell septations as commonly performed in endoscopic sinus surgery leads to a change…”
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Effect of low salicylate diet on clinical and inflammatory markers in patients with aspirin exacerbated respiratory disease - a randomized crossover trial by Sowerby, Leigh J, Patel, Krupal B, Schmerk, Crystal, Rotenberg, Brian W, Rocha, Taciano, Sommer, Doron D

“…Aspirin-exacerbated respiratory disease (AERD) is characterized by eosinophilic rhinosinusitis, nasal polyposis, and bronchial asthma, along with the onset of…”
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Endoscopic polypectomy performed in clinic for chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps: study protocol for the EPIC multicentre randomised controlled trial by Kilty, Shaun, Thavorn, Kednapa, Janjua, Arif, Lee, John, MacDonald, Kristian, Meen, Eric, Micomonaco, Damian, Rotenberg, Brian, Sowerby, Leigh J, Tewfik, Marc, Adams, Susan, Frenette, Hubert, Lasso, Andrea, Fergusson, Dean A

“…IntroductionChronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) is common, with a Canadian prevalence of 5%, and associated with significant morbidity. Understandably, CRS impairs…”
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The effectiveness of topical colloidal silver in recalcitrant chronic rhinosinusitis: a randomized crossover control trial by Scott, John R, Krishnan, Rohin, Rotenberg, Brian W, Sowerby, Leigh J

“…Recalcitrant chronic rhinosinusitis without polyposis (CRSsP) is a challenging condition to manage as traditional medical therapies and surgery fail to provide…”
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Factors associated with lingual tonsil hypertrophy in Canadian adults by Harris, Matthew S, Rotenberg, Brian W, Roth, Kathryn, Sowerby, Leigh J

“…Hypertrophy of the lingual tonsil tissue in the adult patient is thought to contribute to the pathophysiology of obstructive sleep apnea. The underlying…”
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Attitudes and Perceptions of Canadian Otolaryngology‐Head and Neck Surgeons and Residents on Environmental Sustainability by Hathi, Kalpesh, Fowler, James, Zahabi, Sarah, Dzioba, Agnieszka, Madou, Edward, Gunz, Anna C., Sowerby, Leigh J., Nichols, Anthony C., Strychowsky, Julie E.

“…Objective Healthcare systems, specifically operating rooms, significantly contribute to greenhouse gas emissions. Addressing operating room environmental…”
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Role of season, temperature and humidity on the incidence of epistaxis in Alberta, Canada by Sowerby, Leigh J, DeSerres, Joshua J, Rudmik, Luke, Wright, Erin D

“…Classical dogma holds that epistaxis is more common in winter months but there is significant variability reported in the literature. No study has yet examined…”
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Using intranasal corticosteroids by Fowler, James, Sowerby, Leigh J

“…Fowler presents several facts about intranasal corticosteroids. Intranasal corticosteroids can be used as primary or adjunct therapy for many inflammatory…”
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The authors reply to: "Systemic absorption of intranasal corticosteroids may occur and can potentially affect the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis" by Sowerby, Leigh J, Fowler, James

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Sleep apnea, daytime somnolence, and idiopathic dizziness-A novel association by Sowerby, Leigh J., Rotenberg, Brian, Brine, Meggan, George, Charles F. P., Parnes, Lorne S.

“…Objectives/Hypothesis: To determine if an association exists between sleep apnea, daytime somnolence, and chronic idiopathic dizziness. Study Design:…”
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Is Topical Tranexamic Acid Effective in Treating Epistaxis? by Munroe, Kelti M., Sowerby, Leigh J., Chin, Christopher J.

“…Topical tranexamic acid is used to treat epistaxis. We reviewed the evidence for this practice, and found based on the current literature, it may be a useful…”
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Epistaxis first-aid: a multi-center knowledge assessment study among medical workers by Boldes, Tomer, Zahalka, Nabil, Kassem, Firas, Nageris, Benny, Sowerby, Leigh J., Biadsee, Ameen

“…Purpose To assess the knowledge and confidence level regarding the basic first-aid for treating epistaxis among medical staff, including nurses and physicians…”
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The cost of being clean: A cost analysis of nasopharyngoscope reprocessing techniques by Sowerby, Leigh J., Rudmik, Luke

“…Objective Nasopharyngoscopes are an essential instrument to otolaryngologists; reprocessing them in a high‐value manner is paramount. Although several…”
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