2023
Comparing nationally reported adverse events associated with coblation vs. PlasmaBlade for tonsillectomy
Shah R, Shah H, Rohrbaugh T, Reeder A, Kohli N, Maurrasse S. Comparing nationally reported adverse events associated with coblation vs. PlasmaBlade for tonsillectomy. American Journal Of Otolaryngology 2023, 44: 103894. PMID: 37178539, DOI: 10.1016/j.amjoto.2023.103894.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAdverse eventsBurn injuryDevice malfunctionPatient-related adverse eventsRetrospective cross-sectional studyCoblation deviceCommon device malfunctionsUser Facility Device Experience (MAUDE) databaseCross-sectional studyIntraoperative tipsPreoperative discussionPhysician comfortRadiofrequency ablationPEAK PlasmaBladeTonsillectomyUS FoodCoblationPatientsMAUDE databasePlasmaBladeInjuryAdenoidectomyIntraoperative fireExperience databaseReportAvascular midline oropharyngeal anatomy allows for expanded indications for transoral robotic surgery in pediatric patients
Johnston D, Maurrasse S, Maddalozzo J. Avascular midline oropharyngeal anatomy allows for expanded indications for transoral robotic surgery in pediatric patients. Journal Of Robotic Surgery 2023, 17: 1803-1808. PMID: 37079149, DOI: 10.1007/s11701-023-01603-0.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsTransoral robotic surgeryThyroglossal duct cystLingual thyroglossal duct cystAnterior neckDuct cystRobotic surgeryEffective surgical alternativeLingual tonsillar hypertrophyPosterior hyoid spaceRetrospective case seriesSuperficial mucosal lesionsMinor complicationsPrior surgeryVariety of pathologiesLesion recurrencePediatric patientsTonsillar hypertrophyCase seriesLimited recurrenceMucosal lesionsTransoral resectionSurgical alternativePediatric headNeck surgeryOropharyngeal anatomyA Quantitative Analysis of Smartphone-Based Endoscopy and Video Tower Endoscopy
Maksimoski M, Maurrasse S, Valika T. A Quantitative Analysis of Smartphone-Based Endoscopy and Video Tower Endoscopy. Annals Of Otology Rhinology & Laryngology 2023, 132: 1418-1423. PMID: 36999527, DOI: 10.1177/00034894231162678.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2022
Pediatric laryngeal cleft repair with coblation: Functional comparison of a novel technique with traditional methods
Shah H, Brawley C, Maurrasse S, Schumacher J, Ganesh M, Thompson D, Ida J, Valika T. Pediatric laryngeal cleft repair with coblation: Functional comparison of a novel technique with traditional methods. International Journal Of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology 2022, 163: 111378. PMID: 36371939, DOI: 10.1016/j.ijporl.2022.111378.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsLaryngeal cleft repairEndoscopic laryngeal cleft repairCleft repairCold steel groupPostoperative dehiscenceLaser groupStudy scoresPostoperative swallow studyTertiary academic centerRate of dehiscenceType ITraditional endoscopic techniquesCold steelLaryngeal cleftSecondary outcomesSurgical complicationsPrimary outcomeUnderwent repairSurgical managementCoblation techniqueSwallow functionSwallow studyType IIRadiofrequency ablationInternational Dysphagia Diet Standardization Initiative
2020
Transoral Robotic Surgery Excision of Lingual Thyroglossal Duct Cysts Including the Central Hyoid Bone
Johnston DR, Maurrasse SE, Maddalozzo J. Transoral Robotic Surgery Excision of Lingual Thyroglossal Duct Cysts Including the Central Hyoid Bone. The Laryngoscope 2020, 131: e1345-e1348. PMID: 32955130, DOI: 10.1002/lary.29100.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchA Second Pandemic? Perspective on Information Overload in the COVID-19 Era
Valika TS, Maurrasse SE, Reichert L. A Second Pandemic? Perspective on Information Overload in the COVID-19 Era. Otolaryngology 2020, 163: 931-933. PMID: 32513072, DOI: 10.1177/0194599820935850.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchA Guiding Principles Checklist for Otolaryngologic Surgery in the COVID‐19 Era
Valika TS, Maurrasse SE, Thompson DM. A Guiding Principles Checklist for Otolaryngologic Surgery in the COVID‐19 Era. Otolaryngology 2020, 163: 699-701. PMID: 32482124, DOI: 10.1177/0194599820933253.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsOtolaryngologic surgeryCare teamAerosol-generating proceduresMultidisciplinary care teamPostoperative planningStaff wellnessOtolaryngologic proceduresSociety criteriaHigh riskSurgical checklistViral transmissionCOVID-19 eraPatient informationSurgeryCOVID-19 pandemicChecklistSurgical workflowTelemedicine During the COVID‐19 Pandemic: A Pediatric Otolaryngology Perspective
Maurrasse SE, Rastatter JC, Hoff SR, Billings KR, Valika TS. Telemedicine During the COVID‐19 Pandemic: A Pediatric Otolaryngology Perspective. Otolaryngology 2020, 163: 480-481. PMID: 32450755, DOI: 10.1177/0194599820931827.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2019
Pediatric flexible laryngoscopy: Trends in diagnostic abilities throughout training
Maurrasse SE, Li C, Modi VK. Pediatric flexible laryngoscopy: Trends in diagnostic abilities throughout training. International Journal Of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology 2019, 129: 109740. PMID: 31707186, DOI: 10.1016/j.ijporl.2019.109740.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchSmartphone capture of flexible laryngoscopy: Optics, subsite visualization, and patient satisfaction
Maurrasse SE, Schwanke TW, Tabaee A. Smartphone capture of flexible laryngoscopy: Optics, subsite visualization, and patient satisfaction. The Laryngoscope 2019, 129: 2147-2152. PMID: 30628089, DOI: 10.1002/lary.27803.Peer-Reviewed Original Research