2021
Billing patterns for in-office computerized tomography scans of the face/sinus by otolaryngologists
Patel R, Torabi S, Kasle D, Narwani V, Manes R. Billing patterns for in-office computerized tomography scans of the face/sinus by otolaryngologists. American Journal Of Otolaryngology 2021, 42: 103140. PMID: 34175773, DOI: 10.1016/j.amjoto.2021.103140.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsComputerized tomography scanCT scanTomography scanMedicare reimbursementMedicare FFS patientsMedicare FFS populationNumber of patientsFFS patientsRetrospective studyService patientsPathologic diagnosisMedian numberFFS populationPatient convenienceMedicare feeMedicare Part BOtolaryngologistsPractice settingsPreoperative planningPatientsBilling patternsProvider UtilizationScansCTMedicare
2016
Patient knowledge and expectations in endoscopic sinus surgery
Neubauer PD, Tabaee A, Schwam ZG, Francis FK, Manes RP. Patient knowledge and expectations in endoscopic sinus surgery. International Forum Of Allergy & Rhinology 2016, 6: 921-925. PMID: 27028979, DOI: 10.1002/alr.21763.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsEndoscopic sinus surgeryPatient knowledgePreoperative counselingSinus surgeryYounger groupTertiary care medical centerEarly postoperative symptomsPatients' baseline knowledgeProspective patient surveyBaseline knowledgePostoperative symptomsMedian ageInformed consent processOngoing therapyPatient surveyPatient misconceptionsMedical CenterPatientsHealthcare providersOlder groupSurgeon's abilityPhysician rating websitesConsent processSurgerySources of information
2015
Comparison of intranasal fluticasone spray, budesonide atomizer, and budesonide respules in patients with chronic rhinosinusitis with polyposis after endoscopic sinus surgery
Neubauer PD, Schwam ZG, Manes RP. Comparison of intranasal fluticasone spray, budesonide atomizer, and budesonide respules in patients with chronic rhinosinusitis with polyposis after endoscopic sinus surgery. International Forum Of Allergy & Rhinology 2015, 6: 233-237. PMID: 26679480, DOI: 10.1002/alr.21688.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsEndoscopic sinus surgeryLund-Kennedy scoresMucosal atomization deviceNasal steroidsPrimary endpointChronic rhinosinusitisSNOT-22Sinus surgeryGroup BGroup AGroup CPrevious endoscopic sinus surgeryTertiary care centerNasal Outcome TestFluticasone nasal sprayManagement of patientsSignificant greater reductionC. Group CGreater reductionFluticasone sprayNasal polyposisAspirin sensitivityLabel useNasal sprayCare center
2011
Prospective evaluation of intraoperative computed tomography imaging for endoscopic sinonasal and skull‐base surgery
Batra PS, Manes RP, Ryan MW, Marple BF. Prospective evaluation of intraoperative computed tomography imaging for endoscopic sinonasal and skull‐base surgery. International Forum Of Allergy & Rhinology 2011, 1: 481-487. PMID: 22144058, DOI: 10.1002/alr.20076.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsEndoscopic sinonasal surgeryEndoscopic sinonasalIntraoperative computed tomographyAdditional interventionsComputed tomographySkull base proceduresTumor resectionMean Lund-Mackay scoreIntraoperative imagingLund-Mackay scoreFuture clinical trialsMalignant tumor resectionEndoscopic tumor biopsyPresence of tumorIntraoperative CT scanningBase proceduresPresence of polypsSkull base surgeryPrevious surgeryProspective evaluationSinonasal surgeryMean agePredictive factorsFemale ratioClinical trials