Expert Consensus Statements

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ECS: Management of Dysphagia in Head and Neck Cancer Patients

Expert Consensus Statement: Management of Dysphagia in Head and Neck Cancer Patients published online in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery on March 25, 2023.

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These Expert Consensus Statements (ECS) were developed by the AAO-HNSF. ECS reflect opinions synthesized from an organized group of experts into a written document. ECS should reflect the expert views of a panel of individuals who are well-versed on the topic of interest while carefully examining and discussing the scientific data available. They are not to be confused with a formal evidence review and are not developed in accordance with clinical practice guidelines. Additionally, consensus statements are not intended as legal documents or a primary source of detailed technical information.

Published Expert Consensus Statements

Objective: To develop an expert consensus statement (ECS) on the management of dysphagia in head and neck cancer (HNC) patients to address controversies and offer opportunities for quality improvement.

Objective: To develop an expert consensus statement regarding persistent pediatric obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) focused on quality improvement and clarification of controversies.

Objective: To develop an expert consensus statement on pediatric drug-induced sleep endoscopy (DISE) that clarifies controversies and offers opportunities for quality improvement.

Objective: To identify and seek consensus on issues and controversies related to ankyloglossia and upper lip tie in children.

Objective: To develop a clinical consensus statement on the use of balloon dilation of the eustachian tube (BDET).

Objective: To develop a clinical consensus statement on the use of sinus ostial dilation (SOD) of the paranasal sinuses.

Objective: To develop a clinical consensus statement on septoplasty with or without inferior turbinate reduction.

Objective: To develop a clinical consensus statement on the optimal diagnosis and management of pediatric chronic rhinosinusitis (PCRS).

Objective: To improve care for pediatric and adult patients with a tracheostomy tube.

Objective: To develop a consensus statement on the appropriate use of computed tomography (CT) for paranasal sinus disease.

Objective: To create a clinical consensus statement to address ambiguities and disparities in the diagnosis and management of nasal valve compromise (NVC).

Guideline Task Force (GTF)

The GTF provides a forum for education on topics related to guidelines, development standards, dissemination techniques and accepts topic submissions for consideration.

“Clinical Consensus Statements” Are Now “Expert Consensus Statements”

The Guideline Task Force (GTF) has voted to change the name of Clinical Consensus Statements (CCS) to Expert Consensus Statements (ECS), and the AAO-HNSF Executive Committee has approved this name change.

Clinical Consensus Statement Development Manual

This manual describes methodology used by the American Academy of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery Foundation to promote rapid and consistent development of clinical consensus statements

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