This article on #CochlearImplant argues postop antibiotics do not meaningfully change post-op infection rates within 2y of surgery.
I included it in our #otology/#neurotology journal club tomorrow because it argues for a different position than what I do. Minor quibbles aside, I found the article convincing. Particularly during a post- #COVID abx shortage, I think I have to abandon postop abx except in select otology cases.
#MedMastodon #Covid #Otology #cochlearimplant
I suppose I should do one of those #introduction things.
I'm a #neurotologist--a surgeon of the lateral skull base and ear. I like all things #auditory, #vestibular, and #neuroradiology. I care a lot about my residents, and I'm currently an #otolaryngology Associate #ProgramDirector in #SanAntonio. I wear a uniform, but I'm not weird about it. I love #AcademicMedicine, #science, and #research, and I taught myself #Rstats. 1/3
#Otology #Neurotology #rstats #research #science #AcademicMedicine #sanantonio #programdirector #otolaryngology #neuroradiology #vestibular #auditory #neurotologist #introduction
Yes, I'm an academic ear surgeon and a #MedTwitter refugee.
#MedMastodon seems heavy on hashtags, so here's #Otology's preferred list:
#Otology #MedMastodon #medtwitter