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(Source: International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology)
Source: International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology - November 20, 2009 Category: ENT & OMF Source Type: journals

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(Source: International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology)
Source: International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology - November 20, 2009 Category: ENT & OMF Source Type: journals

A child with lipoid proteinosis of larynx, skin and lymph nodesemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
We read with interest the article by Acar et al. in which they reported four cases of lipoid proteinosis (LP) of the larynx. LP also known as Urbach–Wiethe syndrome. This is an extremely rare autosomal recessive disorder characterised by hyaline and lipid deposits especially involving the upper respiratory tract and skin. Laryngeal lesion cause hoarseness and a weak cry as the first signs of the disease. The etiology remains unclear, but the symptoms relate to deposition of an amorphous eosinophilic hyaline-like material. This can occur in the skin, particularly around dermal microvessels, mucosa and sometimes internal o...
Source: International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology - November 20, 2009 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Gürkan İş, Funda Çorapcıoğlu, Sinan Taş Tags: Letter to the Editor Source Type: journals

Evaluation for language and speech development in Kabuki make-up syndrome: A case reportemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Abstract: Kabuki make-up syndrome (KMS) is defined as a rare syndrome with mental retardation, growth deficiency and multiple anomalies of unknown cause. Cases have a characteristic facial appearance of broad and low auricles, wide forehead, broad and flattened nose root. In this article, 4-year, 10-month-old boy with speech delay reported due to characteristics of the facial appearance is considered as KMS, a rare syndrome. Otological, audiological and developmental evaluation of the patient consisted of six parameters. (1) ENT examination: normal. (2) Audiological findings were at normal hearing levels. (3) General devel...
Source: International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology - November 20, 2009 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Nuray Bayar Muluk, Fulya Yalçınkaya, Bilgehan Budak, Selen Gündüz, Kıvanç Ayas Tags: Case reports Source Type: journals

Microdebrider resection of acquired subglottic cysts: Case series and review of the literatureemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions: The laryngeal microdebrider offers a safe and effective way to remove SGC with a low recurrence rate. (Source: International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology)
Source: International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology - November 20, 2009 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Evan R. Ransom, Marcelo B. Antunes, Lee P. Smith, Ian N. Jacobs Tags: Case reports Source Type: journals

Retrograde nasal intubation via the cleft in Pierre-Robin Sequence neonates: A case seriesemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Abstract: Pierre-Robin Sequence, the triad of glossoptosis, micrognathia and cleft palate, provides a challenge in airway management both in and out of the operating room. Transnasal intubation is greatly preferred during its surgical intervention for maximum oral exposure in these very small patients without the added encumbrance of an oral endotracheal tube. From 2001 to 2009, three neonates with Pierre-Robin Sequence who underwent surgery to improve their airway had a novel method of securing a transnasal airway performed in the operating theater. After successful placement of a laryngeal mask airway (LMA) and subsequen...
Source: International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology - November 20, 2009 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Joel E. Portnoy, Sherard Tatum Tags: Case reports Source Type: journals

Bacteremic methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus deep neck abscess in a newborn—Case report and review of literatureemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
We describe an unusual localization of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus infection (MRSA) in a very young newborn. A 3-week-old male infant was admitted with fever, irritability, sialorrhea and stiffed left neck. The ENT examination revealed a deep neck mass and an ultrasound examination showed diffuse swelling of the left latero-pharyngeal area. A CT examination confirmed a deep neck abscess with difficult-to-define borders. Blood and nasopharyngeal cultures returned positive for MRSA. Treatment was started with intravenous teicoplanin and continued for 14 days with a marked decrease in abscess's dimensions and ...
Source: International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology - November 20, 2009 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Oana Falup-Pecurariu, Eugene Leibovitz, Carmen Pascu, Cristian Falup-Pecurariu Tags: Case reports Source Type: journals

Successful treatment of isolated subglottic haemangioma with propranolol aloneemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
We describe the successful treatment with propranolol, of a stridulous four-month-old child with a 95% obstructing subglottic haemangioma. This was achieved without the need for tracheostomy or any other surgical intervention, and with no reported side effects. We now believe the new discovery of a dramatic response to propranolol allows treatment in the acute setting and following further study may render surgical treatment of subglottic haemangioma obsolete. (Source: International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology)
Source: International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology - November 20, 2009 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Chris G. Jephson, Francesca Manunza, Samira Syed, Nikki A. Mills, John Harper, Ben E.J. Hartley Tags: Case reports Source Type: journals

Complete traumatic laryngotracheal disruption—A case report and reviewemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Abstract: Blunt neck trauma is an infrequent cause of injury in the pediatric population; however, significant injury is possible even with minor trauma to the neck. The authors present the previously unreported case of a combined laryngotracheal and esophageal disruption as well as a severe laryngeal crush injury in a pediatric patient following a blunt, clothesline neck injury. Immediate management of laryngotracheal or esophageal separation is frequently discussed, but little information exists concerning long-term treatment and management of total laryngotracheal disruption and crush injuries in pediatric patients. A r...
Source: International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology - November 20, 2009 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: David F. Smith, Sara Rasmussen, Angela Peng, Charles Bagwell, Charles Johnson Tags: Case reports Source Type: journals

Migratory foreign body of neck in a battered baby: A case reportemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
We report here a case of battered baby with homicidal marble ingestion which perforated the esophagus and migrated into the soft tissue of neck. It was diagnosed after 21 days asymptomatic period. The foreign body migrated into the tracheo-esophageal groove, lying deep to strap muscles, which was removed by neck exploration. (Source: International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology)
Source: International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology - November 20, 2009 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Jaimanti Bakshi, Roshan K. Verma, Saravanan Karuppiah Tags: Case reports Source Type: journals

Outpatient administration of radioactive iodine after total thyroidectomy for pediatric thyroid cancer: A report of three casesemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Abstract: Radioactive iodine is used as an anti-cancer reagent for papillary and follicular thyroid carcinomas. Patients that are administered a large dose of radioactive iodine are required to stay alone in an isolated room for several days. Some young children with thyroid carcinoma who cannot take care of themselves are not able to undergo this therapy. We tried outpatient administration of 131I for these patients. In Japan, administration for outpatients is restricted to 500MBq (13.5mCi). We administrated 13mCi 131I to three patients suffering from pediatric thyroid carcinomas. One patient with recurrent follicular car...
Source: International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology - November 20, 2009 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Toru Takano, Katsunari Yane, Takaharu Oue, Naoki Otsuki, Ken-ichi Nibu, Yoh Hidaka Tags: Case reports Source Type: journals

Patency of nasopharynx and a cephalometric image in the children with orthodontic problemsemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions: In cases of malocclusion of skeletal character, coexisting with adenoid hypertrophy, adenoidectomy should be carried out as early as possible. (Source: International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology)
Source: International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology - November 20, 2009 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Jarosław Wysocki, Marta Krasny, Piotr H. Skarżyński Tags: Research papers Source Type: journals

Is Carhart notch an accurate predictor of otitis media with effusion?email this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions: Significant CN is a sensitive diagnostic tool for detection of MEE but not specific. The diagnosis of OME in children requires a combinational diagnostic methods including tympanometry and audiometric variables especially CN. (Source: International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology)
Source: International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology - November 20, 2009 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: M. Shishegar, A. Faramarzi, N. Esmaili, S.T. Heydari Tags: Research papers Source Type: journals

Psychological stress and family functioning in mothers of children with allergic rhinitisemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Conclusion: Psychiatric symptoms observed in mothers of children with allergic rhinitis might be associated with child disease and the functioning of the entire family rather than features of the mother alone. Having a child with allergic rhinitis does not affect family functions according to the mother's aspect. (Source: International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology)
Source: International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology - November 20, 2009 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Ozkaya Emin, Solmaz Mustafa, Samancı Nedim Tags: Research papers Source Type: journals

Parents’ views on the quality of life of their children 2–3 years after cochlear implantationemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions: Parents report that cochlear implants affect their children in a wide variety of ways that cannot be summarized by a single scale. A broader descriptive framework is required to capture their experiences adequately. (Source: International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology)
Source: International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology - November 20, 2009 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: K. Huttunen, S. Rimmanen, S. Vikman, N. Virokannas, M. Sorri, S. Archbold, M.E. Lutman Tags: Research papers Source Type: journals

Evaluation of the upper airway in children and adolescents with cystic fibrosis and obstructive sleep apnea syndromeemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Conclusion: Bone and soft tissue structural alterations of the upper airway and chronic rhinosinusitis were associated with the OSAS group patients. (Source: International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology)
Source: International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology - November 20, 2009 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Regina Terse Trindade Ramos, Cristina Salles, Paloma Baiardi Gregório, Alessandro Tunes Barros, Angélica Santana, José Bouzas Araújo-Filho, Angelina Xavier Acosta Tags: Research papers Source Type: journals

Depressive emotioning in adolescents with cochlear implant and normal hearingemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions: As a result of these findings, it was thought that cochlear implantation had a positive effect on life quality and it was suggested that the adolescents and their families should get assistance from experts about the characteristics and principles of approaching the child in this period. The adolescent should be directed towards social activities and courses, their positive sides should be supported and further studies should be carried out with different case groups on this matter. In addition to, examining the interactions of hearing loss effects can help professionals determine the individuals who are at a ...
Source: International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology - November 20, 2009 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Sanem Sahli, Umut Arslan, Erol Belgin Tags: Research papers Source Type: journals

Prevalence of habitual snoring and symptoms of sleep-disordered breathing in adolescentsemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Conclusion: We found the prevalence of habitual snoring to be 4.0% in adolescents from the province of Manisa, Turkey which is low compared to previous studies. Habitual snoring is an important problem in adolescents and habitual snorers had significantly more nighttime symptoms of sleep-disordered breathing compared to non-snorers. (Source: International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology)
Source: International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology - November 20, 2009 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Ayhan Sogut, Ozge Yilmaz, Gonul Dinc, Hasan Yuksel Tags: Research papers Source Type: journals

Validation of the LittlEARS® Auditory Questionnaire in children with normal hearingemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions: The LittlEARS® Auditory Questionnaire is a valid, language-independent tool for assessing the early auditory behaviour of infants and toddlers with normal hearing. The results of this study suggest that the LittlEARS® Auditory Questionnaire could also be very useful for documenting children's progress with their current amplification, providing evidence of the need for implantation, or highlighting the need for follow-up in other developmental areas. (Source: International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology)
Source: International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology - November 20, 2009 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: F. Coninx, V. Weichbold, L. Tsiakpini, E. Autrique, G. Bescond, L. Tamas, A. Compernol, M. Georgescu, I. Koroleva, G. Le Maner-Idrissi, W. Liang, J. Madell, B. Mikić, A. Obrycka, A. Pankowska, A. Pascu, R. Popescu, L. Radulescu, T. Rauhamäki, P. Rouev, Tags: Research papers Source Type: journals

Effect of lipooligosaccharide mutations of Haemophilus influenzae on the middle and inner earsemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions: LOS mutants of NTHi appear to have a reduced ability to pass through the round window membrane resulting in less inner ear inflammation and pathological changes. (Source: International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology)
Source: International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology - November 20, 2009 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Patricia A. Schachern, Vladimir Tsuprun, Beinan Wang, Michael A. Apicella, Sebahattin Cureoglu, Michael M. Paparella, Steven K. Juhn Tags: Research papers Source Type: journals

The impact of chronic suppurative otitis media on children's and teenagers’ hearingemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Abstract: Objective: Otitis media is the most common otological condition during childhood which compromises sound conduction in the middle ear. In chronic cases, it is estimated that the degree to which hearing is compromised is directly proportional to the damage caused to the middle ear's structures. It means that hearing thresholds may be influenced by factors such as the size and location of the tympanic perforation, the presence of ossicular chain erosion or disarticulation as well as the presence of cholesteatoma and its growth patterns. The goals of this study were to compare air conduction, bone conduction thresho...
Source: International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology - November 20, 2009 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Luciana Fick Silveira Netto, Sady Selaimen da Costa, Pricila Sleifer, Maria Elisa Luce Braga Tags: Research papers Source Type: journals

Sphenoid sinus development in choanal atresiaemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions: In unilateral and bilateral choanal atresia patients, there is normal growth of the width of the sphenoid sinuses. (Source: International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology)
Source: International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology - November 20, 2009 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Jacques E. Leclerc, Jean Thomas Leclerc Tags: Research papers Source Type: journals

Prospective, controlled clinical trial of Ankaferd Blood Stopper in children undergoing tonsillectomyemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Abstract: Objectives: This is a prospective study evaluating the efficacy of Ankaferd Blood Stopper as a hemostatic agent compared to hemostasis by means of knot-tie after cold knife dissection tonsillectomy.Methods: Study design was the use of ABS and the KT to reach hemostasis for patients undergoing tonsillectomy. ABS is applied on right side tonsil fossa and KT is used on left side tonsil fossa. Measured outcomes such as blood loss, surgical time, and complication will be assessed. In total, 47 consecutive patients undergoing cold knife dissection tonsillectomy were studied, in all of whom Ankaferd Blood Stopper wet ta...
Source: International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology - November 20, 2009 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Aysenur Meric Teker, Arzu Yasemin Korkut, Orhan Gedikli, Volkan Kahya Tags: Research papers Source Type: journals

Pediatric and adult otorhinolaryngological publications: Trends over 15 years (1993–2007)email this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions: New medical information available to ORL specialists increases over time, increasing academic burden. The field of pediatric ORL has had a significant yearly increase of published studies but not to the same extent as the field of adult ORL. (Source: International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology)
Source: International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology - November 20, 2009 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Ehud Even-Or, Jean Yves Sichel, Ronen Perez, Francis B. Mimouni Tags: Research papers Source Type: journals

The measurement of craniocervical posture: A simple method to evaluate head positionemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Conclusion: This method was a good procedure for evaluating head posture without exposure to radiation. The results also suggest that a simple and rapid method can be used to apply a craniostat to the patient when a radiograph is required without modifying the NHP. (Source: International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology)
Source: International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology - November 20, 2009 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Antonino Marco Cuccia, Caradonna Carola Tags: Research papers Source Type: journals

Difficulties in diagnosis of laryngeal cysts in childrenemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions: Using a direct laryngoscopy as a golden standard in children with stridor will reduce a number of false diagnosis. (Source: International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology)
Source: International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology - November 20, 2009 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Lidia Zawadzka-Glos, Magdalena Frackiewicz, Michal Brzewski, Agnieszka Biejat, Mieczysław Chmielik Tags: Research papers Source Type: journals

Common agents used to unblock blood clots within tympanostomy tubes: An ex vivo study and review of literatureemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Conclusion: Common solutions (vinegar and hydrogen peroxide) were more effective than antibiotic drops in clearing blood clot blocking TTs. (Source: International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology)
Source: International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology - November 20, 2009 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Emily L. Burke, Rohan R. Walvekar, James Lin, Joseph Hagan, Evelyn A. Kluka Tags: Research papers Source Type: journals

Adenoidectomy for otitis media with effusion in 2–3-year-old childrenemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions: Adenoidectomy with or without tube insertion provided no advantage to young children with chronic OME in regard to time with effusion compared to tube insertion alone. Fewer tympanostomy tubes were placed in children undergoing A-M as their initial procedure, but this should be balanced by the performance of the more invasive surgical procedure and their increased time with effusion. (Source: International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology)
Source: International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology - November 20, 2009 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Margaretha L. Casselbrant, Ellen M. Mandel, Howard E. Rockette, Marcia Kurs-Lasky, Patricia A. Fall, Charles D. Bluestone Tags: Research papers Source Type: journals

Hearing results of stapedotomy and malleo-vestibulopexy in congenital hearing lossemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Conclusion: Significant hearing gain in patients with congenital stapes ankylosis makes surgical treatment a valuable adjunct or an alternative to hearing aids in selected cases. (Source: International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology)
Source: International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology - November 20, 2009 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Vitaly E. Kisilevsky, Neil A. Bailie, Sunil N. Dutt, Jerry J. Halik Tags: Research papers Source Type: journals

Auditory function in women with autoimmune inner ear diseases and their offspringemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions: These preliminary findings suggest that the prevalence of congenital ASNHL may be increased in offspring born to women with AIED. (Source: International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology)
Source: International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology - November 20, 2009 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Chang-qiang Tan, Wei-da Dong, Lang Guo, He Huang, Deng-yuan Wang Tags: Research papers Source Type: journals

Efficacy of nasal irrigation in the treatment of acute sinusitis in childrenemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Abstract: Background: Nasal irrigation has been used as an adjunctive therapy of sinonasal disease including acute/chronic sinusitis and allergic rhinitis. Several published articles reported it also improves clinical sinus symptoms.Objective: To evaluate the effectiveness of normal saline nasal irrigation in the management of acute sinusitis in children.Design: This was a randomized, prospective placebo-controlled study.Methods: We included 69 participants with acute sinusitis. 30 of 69 participants underwent normal saline nasal irrigation. 39 of 69 participants were not receiving nasal irrigation. All participants perfor...
Source: International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology - November 20, 2009 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Yun-Hu Wang, Chun-Ping Yang, Min-Sho Ku, Hai-Lun Sun, Ko-Huang Lue Tags: Research papers Source Type: journals

Newborn hearing screening on infants at riskemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Conclusion: Our selected hearing screening on infants at risk allowed 60 deaf children access to early management. However, too many children were lost to follow up; which revealed that better information regarding risk of hearing loss must be provided to parents and paramedics and universal newborn screening needs to be performed. The most important result of this study is that in a population of hearing impaired children, with an impairment incidence close to what is commonly reported, the association of several risk factors proves to be a significant additional risk factor for hearing impairment. (Source: International ...
Source: International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology - November 20, 2009 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Christine Ohl, Liliane Dornier, Cécile Czajka, Jean-Claude Chobaut, Laurent Tavernier Tags: Research papers Source Type: journals

Conscious sedation in pediatric speech endoscopyemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions: Sedated speech endoscopy is a promising modality for evaluating velopharyngeal insufficiency in the pediatric population that may not otherwise be able to cooperate with examination in the clinic. (Source: International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology)
Source: International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology - November 20, 2009 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Selena E. Heman-Ackah, James Sidman, Meixia Lui Tags: Research papers Source Type: journals

Cochlear abnormalities associated with enlarged vestibular aqueduct anomalyemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions: Using small field of view, thin section CT and/or MR imaging, cochleovestibular abnormalities are commonly identified in association with EVA. (Source: International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology)
Source: International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology - November 20, 2009 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Joseph S. Atkin, J. Fredrik Grimmer, Gary Hedlund, Albert H. Park Tags: Research papers Source Type: journals

The prelexical development in children implanted by 16 months compared with normal hearing childrenemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Conclusion: Our results show that deaf children who receive cochlear implants at an early age are capable of reaching the canonical babbling milestone in a shorter time than children with normal hearing typically do and that their consonant phoneme acquisition follows a similar sequence to normal hearing peers’. These results are consistent with the literature indicating that early identification and intervention are important for allowing children with cochlear implants the opportunity to catch up to hearing peers. (Source: International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology)
Source: International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology - November 20, 2009 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Bianka Schramm, Andrea Bohnert, Annerose Keilmann Tags: Research papers Source Type: journals

Endoscopic surgery for the treatment of pediatric subperiosteal orbital abscess: A report of 10 casesemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions: The transnasal endoscopic approach is an effective surgical treatment to drain the collection of pus in all medially based subperiosteal orbital abscess, while it can be associated with an external approach for the treatment of a superolateral based subperiosteal orbital abscess. (Source: International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology)
Source: International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology - November 20, 2009 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Vittorio Sciarretta, Giovanni Macrì, Paolo Farneti, Giulia Tenti, Carla Bordonaro, Ernesto Pasquini Tags: Research papers Source Type: journals

Flexible bronchoscopy as a valuable tool in the evaluation of persistent wheezing in childrenemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Conclusion: Flexible bronchoscopy provided rapid and definitive diagnosis for our patients with persistent wheezing without any major complications. This study is one of the largest studies concerning persistent wheezing. Early bronchoscopic evaluation can reduce cost by providing rapid and accurate diagnosis and preventing unnecessary investigations and drug administration. Flexible bronchoscopy is a safe procedure and should be considered in the evaluation of children with persistent wheezing. (Source: International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology)
Source: International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology - November 20, 2009 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Erkan Cakir, Refika Hamutcu Ersu, Zeynep Seda Uyan, Sedat Oktem, Bulent Karadag, Okan Yapar, Ozge Pamukcu, Fazilet Karakoc, Elif Dagli Tags: Research papers Source Type: journals

The role of Toll-like receptor 4 in eliciting acquired immune responses against nontypeable Haemophilus influenzae following intranasal immunization with outer membrane proteinemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions: TLR4 plays an important role in relation to Th1 function for optimal development of the acquired immune responses to OMP administered intranasally. The variety of immune responses via TLR4 expression needs to be taken into consideration of individual vaccinations to prevent AOM. (Source: International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology)
Source: International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology - November 20, 2009 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Takashi Hirano, Satoru Kodama, Munehito Moriyama, Toshiaki Kawano, Masashi Suzuki Tags: Research papers Source Type: journals

Changes in IGF-I, IGFBP-3 and ghrelin levels after adenotonsillectomy in children with sleep disordered breathingemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Abstract: Objective: The aim of this study was to determine the changes in insulin-like growth factor-I (IGF-I), insulin-like growth factor binding protein-3 (IGFBP-3) and ghrelin levels following adenotonsillectomy (T&A) in children with sleep disordered breathing (SDB).Methods: Forty children (mean age 4.85±2.15 years) clinically diagnosed with adenotonsillar hypertrophy (ATH) related SDB were enrolled. All children underwent T&A. Serum levels of IGF-I, IGFBP-3 and ghrelin were measured before and 6 months after T&A.Results: Serum levels of IGF-I and IGFBP-3 were significantly higher after T&A (p (Source: International ...
Source: International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology - November 20, 2009 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Murat Gümüssoy, Sinan Atmaca, Birsen Bilgici, Recep Ünal Tags: Research papers Source Type: journals

Effectiveness of transnasal endoscopic powered adenoidectomy in patients with choanal adenoidsemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Abstract: Objectives: To demonstrate the technique and efficacy of powered assisted adenoidectomy using nasal endoscopy.Patients and methods: Between 2002 and 2003, forty children (age ranged from 3 to 17 years) with symptoms and signs suggestive of snoring and/or obstructive sleep apnea and choanal adenoids were randomly selected and distributed in two groups. Group A underwent transnasal endoscopic powered adenoidectomy (TEPA) and group B underwent curettage adenoidectomy (CA). Both groups underwent pre- and postoperative nasal endoscopy. Direct comparisons between the two groups were made with regards to operative time,...
Source: International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology - November 20, 2009 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Khalid A. Al-Mazrou, Abdulaziz Al-Qahtani, Abdulrhman I. Al-Fayez Tags: Research papers Source Type: journals

The assessment of hearing organ of school children in Upper Silesia regionemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Abstract: Because at present no estimated data is available concerning the frequency of hearing loss in the population of primary school children in Silesia, it has been assumed useful to carry out a research programme. An important advantage of this study is the assessment of hearing in children from Upper Silesian region, a top ranking region in Europe in industrialisation and environmental pollution.In the selected population of primary school children in the province of Silesia, hearing loss occurred in 6% of the examined pupils; in schools located in urban areas it was higher than in schools from rural areas.In the gr...
Source: International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology - November 20, 2009 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Tatiana Gierek, Małgorzata Gwóźdź-Jezierska, Jarosław Markowski, Małgorzata Witkowska Tags: Research papers Source Type: journals

l-Epinephrine and dexamethasone in postextubation airway obstruction: A prospective, randomized, double-blind placebo-controlled studyemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions: Dexamethasone and l-epinephrine did not reduce the clinical progression of airway obstruction due to laryngeal edema in the early postextubation period. (Source: International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology)
Source: International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology - November 20, 2009 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Regina Grigolli Cesar, Werther Brunow de Carvalho Tags: Research papers Source Type: journals

Management of otitis media with effusion in children with primary ciliary dyskinesia: A literature reviewemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Conclusion/Discussion: The highest level of evidence found for the management of otitis media with effusion in children with primary ciliary dyskinesia was level IV. Currently, the evidence is inconclusive and conflicting. Whilst our results are promising, clearly higher quality research on a larger number of patients is required to definitively evaluate the management options for otitis media with effusion in these children. (Source: International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology)
Source: International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology - November 20, 2009 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: R.G. Campbell, C.S. Birman, L. Morgan Tags: Review articles Source Type: journals

Treatment of 38 cases of foreign body aspiration in children causing life-threatening complicationsemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions: For children with FBA who experience severe and life-threatening complications from FBA, our recommendation is that emergency measures should be available during FBs removal. With correct judgment and management of the complications of FBA, the mortality rate can be reduced. (Source: International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology)
Source: International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology - November 20, 2009 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Youzhong Li, Weijing Wu, Xinming Yang, Jingjia Li Tags: Review articles Source Type: journals

National Newborn Hearing Screening Program in Turkey: Struggles and implementations between 2004 and 2008email this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions: Our results indicate that the necessity of newborn hearing screening is an indispensable issue. We have been targeted to develop National Newborn Hearing Screening Program (NNHSP) till given chance to access for every newborn in Turkey in next five years. (Source: International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology)
Source: International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology - November 20, 2009 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Hilal Bolat, Fevzi G. Bebitoglu, Sema Ozbas, Ali T. Altunsu, Mehmet R. Kose Tags: Review articles Source Type: journals

Prognostic indicators for sensorineural hearing loss in temporal bone histiocytosisemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Conclusion: In LCH, hearing loss level before treatment can be considered as a prognostic indicator for hearing in response to treatment. Even though bone mineralization is essential for a hearing improvement, radiological healing is not a prognostic factor for better hearing level after treatment. (Source: International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology)
Source: International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology - November 20, 2009 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: I. Saliba, K. Sidani Tags: Review articles Source Type: journals

Sialodochostomy as treatment for imperforate submandibular duct: A systematic literature review and report of two casesemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions: Congenital floor of mouth cysts arising from imperforate salivary ducts are rare, but they may mimic the appearance of a ranula. Unlike ranulas, these cysts may be safely and effectively cured by simple sialodochostomy. To date, 26 other cases have been described in the literature, and nearly all have been successfully treated with simple incision or marsupialization without recurrence. Care should be taken to exclude ranula as a diagnosis, as incomplete excision may likely result in recurrence. (Source: International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology)
Source: International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology - November 20, 2009 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: David E. Rosow, Robert F. Ward, Max M. April Tags: Review articles Source Type: journals

Editorial Boardemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
(Source: International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology)
Source: International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology - November 20, 2009 Category: ENT & OMF Source Type: journals

British Academy of Audiology Conference Programmeemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
20/11/09 Final conference programme for BAA conference 25th-27th November (Source: NLH Specialist Library for ENT and Audiology Latest News)
Source: NLH Specialist Library for ENT and Audiology Latest News - November 20, 2009 Category: ENT & OMF Source Type: organizations

AAOMS Author Disclosure formsemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
(Source: Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery)
Source: Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery - November 19, 2009 Category: ENT & OMF Tags: Frontmatter Source Type: journals