The effects of management practices on grassland birds—An introduction to North American grasslands and the practices used to manage grasslands and grassland birds

The effects of management practices on grassland birds—Rates of Brown-headed Cowbird (Molothrus ater) parasitism in nests of North American grassland birds

Professional Paper ◽

10.3133/pp1842pp ◽

2019 ◽

Author(s):

Jill A. Shaffer ◽

Lawrence D. Igl ◽

Douglas H. Johnson

Keyword(s):

North American ◽

Management Practices ◽

Molothrus Ater ◽

Grassland Birds

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A Cross-sectional Survey of the North American Skull Base Society: Current Practice Patterns of Vestibular Schwannoma Evaluation and Management in North America

Journal of Neurological Surgery Part B Skull Base ◽

10.1055/s-0037-1607319 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 79 (03) ◽

pp. 289-296 ◽

Cited By ~ 5

Author(s):

Jamie Van Gompel ◽

R. Wiet ◽

Nicole Tombers ◽

Anand Devaiah ◽

Devyani Lal ◽

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Keyword(s):

North America ◽

Skull Base ◽

Vestibular Schwannoma ◽

North American ◽

Management Practices ◽

Current Practice ◽

Cross Sectional Survey ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Number Of Patients ◽

Wide Range

Background Very few studies have examined vestibular schwannoma (VS) management trends across centers and between providers. The objective of this study is to examine current practice trends, variance in treatment philosophies, and nuanced or controversial aspects of VS care across North America. Methods This is a cross-sectional survey of North American Skull Base Society (NASBS) members who report regular involvement in VS care. Results A total of 57 completed surveys were returned. Most respondents claimed to have over 20 years of experience and the majority reported working in an academic practice with an affiliated otolaryngology and/or neurosurgery residency program. Sixty-three percent of respondents claimed to evaluate VS patients in clinic with both an otolaryngologist and neurosurgeon involved. Eighty-six percent of respondents claimed to operate on VS with both an otolaryngologist and neurosurgeon involved, while only 18% of neurosurgeons and 9% of otolaryngologists performed surgery alone. There was a wide range in the number of cases evaluated at each center annually. Similarly, there was wide variation in the number of patients treated with microsurgery and radiation at each center. Additional details regarding management preferences for microsurgery, stereotactic radiosurgery, stereotactic radiotherapy, and conservative observation are presented. Conclusion VS management practices vary between providers and centers. Overall, most centers employ a multidisciplinary approach to management with collaboration between otolaryngology and neurosurgery. Overall, survey responses concur with previous studies suggesting a shift toward conservatism in management.

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