Position Statement: Laryngoscopy and Bronchoscopy
Complete assessment of the airway for potential pathology requires both direct laryngoscopy and bronchoscopy. In most cases, these procedures require separate …
Position Statement: In-Office Photoangiolytic Laser Treatment of Laryngeal Pathology
Photoangiolytic laser treatment, which is typically performed in an office or ambulatory setting under local or topical anesthesia with a flexible fiberoptic l…
Position Statement: Foreign Bodies of the Upper Aerodigestive Tract
Board certified members of the American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, by virtue of their training, are qualified to manage foreign bodies …
Position Statement: Flexible Endoscopic Examinations of Swallowing (FEES)
Flexible endoscopic evaluation of swallowing (FEES) is a diagnostic procedure used to evaluate velopharyngeal, phonatory, and swallowing functions in adults an…
Position Statement: Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty
Obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) is a medical disorder with major personal and public health consequences that may fail treatment using non-invasive mod…
Position Statement: Use of Oral Appliances for the Treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA)
The American Academy of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery (AAO-HNS) is committed to the highest standards of care and ensuring patients receive quality care…
Position Statement: Treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea: Overview Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) is a common disorder involving collapse of the upper airway during sleep. This rep…
Position Statement: Tonsillectomy and OSAs
In the adult population, tonsillectomy is the appropriate first line treatment in select patients (Epstein 2009, Evidence Based Clinical Guideline). After thor…
Position Statement: Tongue Suspension
When behavioral, dietary, and non-invasive techniques fail, surgery plays a vital role in the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea, despite the fact that it ma…
Position Statement: Surgical Management of Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Surgical management should be considered an important component in the management of patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Surgery has multiple roles in…
Position Statement: Submucosal Ablation of the Tongue Base for OSAS
Adult patients with mild to severe obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) can be successfully treated with submucosal radiofrequency tongue base ablation.(Powell 1999 a…
Position Statement: Nasal Surgery and OSAS
Nasal surgery is a beneficial modality for the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).Nasal surgery can facilitate the treatment of OSA by improving compli…
Position Statement: Midline Glossectomy for OSA
Midline partial glossectomy is an effective surgical modality for the treatment of select pediatric and adult patients with mild to severe obstructive sleep ap…
Position Statement: Hypoglossal Nerve Stimulation for Treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA)
The American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery considers upper airway stimulation (UAS) via the hypoglossal nerve for the treatment of adult obst…
Position Statement: Utilization Review
Utilization review companies must be registered in the state in which the review will be done. Guidelines used for making reviews should be available to those …
Position Statement: Use of the Term “Doctor” in Advertising and Patient Communications
With the emergence of the clinical doctorate degree in allied healthcare fields including nursing, audiology, and speech-language pathology, allied healthcare …
Position Statement: Use of Animals in Research
The American Academy of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery recognizes the use of animals in research has enabled many of the medical and surgical treatments …
Position Statement: Tobacco Use and Secondhand Smoke
Smoking is the leading cause of preventable death in the world. The negative health effects of the use of tobacco products represent a global pandemic of enorm…
Position Statement: Second Surgical Opinions
The American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery recognizes that the advisability of surgery or other specific therapy can be a matter of opinion. …
Position Statement: Scope of Practice of Non-Physician Providers
The American Academy of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery supports physician-directed collaborative and coordinated team care. However, all members of the h…
