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Comparison of topical tramadol and ketamine in pain treatment after tonsillectomy.
CONCLUSION: Topical tramadol and ketamine seem to be safe, effective, and easy analgesic approach for decreasing tonsillectomy pain. PMID: 23521170 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Paediatric Anaesthesia)
Source: Paediatric Anaesthesia - May 24, 2013 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Tekelioglu UY, Apuhan T, Akkaya A, Demirhan A, Yildiz I, Simsek T, Gok U, Kocoglu H Tags: Paediatr Anaesth Source Type: research

Post-tonsillectomy hemorrhage in children with hematological abnormalities
Conclusion: Despite small sample size the results of our study suggest that patients with coagulation disorders may not have an increased risk of post-tonsillectomy hemorrhage when evaluated and corrected pre-operatively. (Source: International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology)
Source: International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology - May 24, 2013 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Naren N. Venkatesan, Regina E. Rodman, Shraddha S. Mukerji Tags: Research papers Source Type: research

YouTube: A good source of information on pediatric tonsillectomy?
Conclusion: YouTube has a large number of videos on pediatric tonsillectomy with a variety of content ranging from very useful to not useful, and misleading. Health care professionals must recognize the potential influence that these video Web sites may have on patient attitudes. (Source: International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology)
Source: International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology - May 24, 2013 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Julie E. Strychowsky, Smriti Nayan, Forough Farrokhyar, Jonathan MacLean Tags: Research papers Source Type: research

Tissue fatty acid composition in obstructive sleep apnea and recurrent tonsillitis
Abstract: Objective: Tonsillar hypertrophy cells appear to have an altered lipid metabolism as evidenced by modulated inflammatory cytokines that affect tissue lipid metabolism. The aim of this study was to investigate differences in tissue fat composition between obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and recurrent infective tonsillitis (RT) in children.Methods: Tonsillar tissues were collected from 114 patients with OSA and 92 patients with RT, aged 4–10 years, during tonsillectomy. The tissue lipid extracts were analyzed by gas liquid chromatography for a comprehensive fatty acid profile.Results: In the tonsillitis tissue, the...
Source: International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology - May 24, 2013 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Rana Ezzedini, Maryam Darabi, Babollah Ghasemi, Masoud Darabi, Shabnam Fayezi, Yalda Jabbari Moghaddam, Amir Mehdizadeh, Shahin Abdollahi, Abasaad Gharahdaghi Tags: Research papers Source Type: research

Management of intratonsillar abscess in children
ConclusionsClinically stable children with intratonsillar abscess or phlegmon respond to trial of intravenous antibiotic therapy. Surgical drainage can accomplish clinical resolution in the presence of combination of intra‐ and peri‐tonsillar abscess, airway compromise, or unresponsiveness to medical treatment. (Source: Pediatrics International)
Source: Pediatrics International - May 24, 2013 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Seckin O. Ulualp, Korgun Koral, Linda Margraf, Ronald Deskin Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Influence of isolation methods on the occurrence of plasmid-carrying Yersinia enterocolitica serotype O:3 in slaughter pig tonsils, faeces and carcass surface swabs.
Abstract Yersinia enterocolitica is an important foodborne pathogen that is primarily transmitted to humans through the consumption of contaminated pork. Different matrices of pigs at slaughter were tested for the presence of human pathogenic types of Y. enterocolitica using direct plating, selective enrichment, and cold enrichment. Y. enterocolitica serotype O:3 was isolated from the tonsils and faeces of 55.3% and 25.6% of pigs, respectively. The pathogen was also recovered from 15.0% of swab samples taken from the carcass surface post-evisceration. Tonsils positive by direct plating revealed an average concentra...
Source: International Journal of Food Microbiology - May 23, 2013 Category: Food Science Authors: Van Damme I, Berkvens D, Baré J, De Zutter L Tags: Int J Food Microbiol Source Type: research

Sleep Apnea Symptoms In Childhood Treated By Early Removal Of Adenoids And Tonsils
Adenotonsillectomy, or the removal of the adenoids and tonsils, is performed 500,000 times a year in the United States, often as a treatment for children with obstructive sleep apnea. However, the procedure's ability to improve a child's attention and executive functioning, behavior, sleep apnea symptoms, and quality of life has not been rigorously evaluated until now... (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - May 23, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Ear, Nose and Throat Source Type: news

Surgery for Sleep Apnea?
Source: HealthDay - Related MedlinePlus Pages: Children's Health, Sleep Apnea, Tonsils and Adenoids (Source: MedlinePlus Health News)
Source: MedlinePlus Health News - May 22, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Removing Tonsils Helps Kids With Sleep Apnea, Study Finds
Title: Removing Tonsils Helps Kids With Sleep Apnea, Study FindsCategory: Health NewsCreated: 5/21/2013 4:36:00 PMLast Editorial Review: 5/22/2013 12:00:00 AM (Source: MedicineNet Kids Health General)
Source: MedicineNet Kids Health General - May 22, 2013 Category: Pediatrics Source Type: news

Ethnobotanical knowledge on indigenous fruits in Ohangwena and Oshikoto regions in Northern Namibia
Conclusions: The local communities in Oshikoto and Ohangwena regions have relatively good knowledge and practices regarding the indigenous fruit. This study enhances our understanding on the indigenous fruit in Namibia and their uses by local communities. (Source: Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine)
Source: Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine - May 22, 2013 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Ahmad CheikhyoussefWerner Embashu Source Type: research

Removing Tonsils Helps Kids With Sleep Apnea, Study Finds
Better slumber improved daytime energy and behavior, but not memory, learning, researchers say (Source: WebMD Health)
Source: WebMD Health - May 21, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Surgery offers mixed benefits for kids' sleep apnea
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - A new study has confirmed that removing the tonsils and adenoids of children with obstructive sleep apnea can reduce sleepiness and improve the quality of life, but putting off the surgery might not hurt either. (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - May 21, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: healthNews Source Type: news

Surgery Offers Mixed Benefits for Kids' Sleep Apnea
A new study has confirmed that removing the tonsils and adenoids of children with obstructive sleep apnea can reduce sleepiness and improve the quality of life, but putting off the surgery might not hurt either.Source: Reuters Health Related MedlinePlus Pages: Children's Health, Sleep Apnea, Tonsils and Adenoids (Source: MedlinePlus Health News)
Source: MedlinePlus Health News - May 21, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Better behavior after tonsil/adenoid surgery for kids with sleep breathing trouble?
(University of Michigan Health System) Children with obstructive sleep apnea who had a common surgery to remove their tonsils and adenoids showed notable improvements in behavior, quality of life and other symptoms compared to those treated with "watchful waiting" and supportive care, according to a new study. (Source: EurekAlert! - Social and Behavioral Science)
Source: EurekAlert! - Social and Behavioral Science - May 21, 2013 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: news

Early removal of adenoids and tonsils can help pediatric sleep apnea symptoms
(Brigham and Women's Hospital) A study led by Brigham and Women's Hospital finds early removal of adenoids and tonsils can improve behavior, sleep apnea symptoms and quality of life in children with sleep apnea. However, early removal fails to improve short term cognitive functioning. (Source: EurekAlert! - Social and Behavioral Science)
Source: EurekAlert! - Social and Behavioral Science - May 21, 2013 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: news

Risk factors for desaturation after tonsillectomy
ConclusionsThese findings are generally consistent with the Clinical Practice Guidelines recently published by the American Academy of Otolaryngology. In a tertiary care center, it may not be possible to identify an algorithm that admits all children at risk of desaturation while permitting the discharge of a high percentage of patients. Level of Evidence3b. Laryngoscope, 2013 (Source: The Laryngoscope)
Source: The Laryngoscope - May 17, 2013 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Stephen Kieran, Caroline Gorman, Alexann Kirby, Naomi Oyemwense, Lina Lander, Margot Schwartz, David Roberson Tags: Pediatrics Source Type: research

Prevalence, characterization and antimicrobial susceptibility of Salmonella enterica and Yersinia enterocolitica in pigs at slaughter in Italy.
Abstract In 2005-2008, 1152 samples (451 faecal samples, 451 carcass swabs and 250 tonsils) were collected from 451 finishing pigs slaughtered in three abattoirs of northern Italy. In two abattoirs, 34 scalding water samples were collected. The aim of this study was to investigate the faecal and palatine tonsil carriage rate of Salmonella enterica and Yersinia enterocolitica in pigs at slaughter and the degree of carcass contamination by these bacteria. Typing of the isolates, virulence characterization and antimicrobial testing were also performed. S. enterica was isolated from 21.5% of the faecal samples, 10.9% o...
Source: International Journal of Food Microbiology - May 15, 2013 Category: Food Science Authors: Bonardi S, Bassi L, Brindani F, D'Incau M, Barco L, Carra E, Pongolini S Tags: Int J Food Microbiol Source Type: research

Postoperative pain, nausea and vomiting following adeno‐tonsillectomy – a long‐term follow‐up
ConclusionAdenotonsillectomy is associated with significant pain and PONV, persisting into the seventh postoperative day. Parental education and information seems inadequate and needs to be improved. (Source: Pediatric Anesthesia)
Source: Pediatric Anesthesia - May 13, 2013 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Dana Stanko, Ric Bergesio, Kylie Davies, Mary Hegarty, Britta S. Ungern‐Sternberg Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Postoperative pain, nausea and vomiting following adeno-tonsillectomy - a long-term follow-up.
CONCLUSION: Adenotonsillectomy is associated with significant pain and PONV, persisting into the seventh postoperative day. Parental education and information seems inadequate and needs to be improved. PMID: 23668258 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Paediatric Anaesthesia)
Source: Paediatric Anaesthesia - May 13, 2013 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Stanko D, Bergesio R, Davies K, Hegarty M, von Ungern-Sternberg BS Tags: Paediatr Anaesth Source Type: research

Guttate Psoriasis
Guttate psoriasis often appears in conjunction with an upper respiratory infection, particularly streptococcal tonsillitis, as it did in this patient. This phenomenon is more common in children. (Source: Consultant Live)
Source: Consultant Live - May 11, 2013 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news

Induction of seroconversion and persistence of Salmonella Typhimurium in pigs are strain dependent.
Abstract Foodborne salmonellosis is one of the most important bacterial zoonotic diseases worldwide. Salmonella Typhimurium is the serovar most frequently isolated from persistently infected slaughter pigs in Europe. Salmonella Typhimurium pathogenesis is host species specific. In addition, differences in in vitro behaviour of Salmonella Typhimurium strains have also been described, which may be reflected by a different course of infection within a host species. We compared the course of a Salmonella Typhimurium infection in pigs, using two Salmonella Typhimurium strains that were able to interfere with MHC II expr...
Source: Comparative immunology, microbiology and infectious diseases. - May 10, 2013 Category: Allergy & Immunology Authors: Van Parys A, Boyen F, Leyman B, Verbrugghe E, Maes D, Haesebrouck F, Pasmans F Tags: Comp Immunol Microbiol Infect Dis Source Type: research

Surgery and risk for multiple sclerosis: a systematic review and meta-analysis of case--control studies
Background: Although the precise etiology of multiple sclerosis is largely unknown, there is some speculation that a prior history of surgery may be associated with the subsequent risk for developing the disease. Therefore, we aimed to examine surgery as a risk factor for the diagnosis of multiple sclerosis. Methods: We searched for observational studies that evaluated the risk for developing multiple sclerosis after surgery that occurred in childhood ( 20 years of age). We specifically included surgeries classified as: tonsillectomy, appendectomy, adenoidectomy, or "surgery". We performed a systematic review and meta-anal...
Source: BMC Neurology - May 6, 2013 Category: Neurology Authors: Carole LunnyJennifer Knopp-SihotaShawn Fraser Source Type: research

Surgery and risk for multiple sclerosis: a systematic review and meta-analysis of case¿control studies
Conclusions: We found a small but statistically significant and clinically important increased risk for developing multiple sclerosis, in those with tonsillectomy and appendectomy at ≤ 20 years of age. There was no convincing evidence to support the association of other surgeries and the risk for multiple sclerosis. Well-designed prospective etiological studies, pertaining to the risk for developing multiple sclerosis, ought to be conducted and should include the examination of various surgeries as risk factors. (Source: BMC Neurology)
Source: BMC Neurology - May 6, 2013 Category: Neurology Authors: Carole LunnyJennifer Knopp-SihotaShawn Fraser Source Type: research

Early gene expression changes by Epstein‐Barr virus infection of B‐cells indicate CDKs and survivin as therapeutic targets for post‐transplant lymphoproliferative diseases
Abstract Lymphoproliferative diseases (LPD) associated with Epstein‐Barr virus (EBV) infection cause significant morbidity and mortality in bone marrow and solid organ transplant recipients. To gain insight into LPD pathogenesis and to identify potential effective therapeutic approaches we investigated early molecular events leading to B‐cell transformation by gene expression profiling of EBV‐infected B‐cells from tonsils by Affymetrix microarray 72 hours post infection when the B‐cells hyperproliferation phase starts. Cell cycle and apoptosis were the most significantly affected pathways and enriched gene sets. ...
Source: International Journal of Cancer - May 2, 2013 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Michele Bernasconi, Seigo Ueda, Patricia Krukowski, Beat C. Bornhauser, Kristin Ladell, Marcus Dorner, Juerg A. Sigrist, Cristina Campidelli, Roberta Aslandogmus, Davide Alessi, Christoph Berger, Stefano A. Pileri, Roberto F. Speck, David Nadal Tags: Infectious Causes of Cancer Source Type: research

A randomized study of surgical site infiltration with bupivacaine or ketamine for pain relief in children following cleft palate repair.
CONCLUSION: Surgical site infiltration with either bupivacaine or ketamine provides adequate analgesia and is devoid of major side effects. Ketamine is superior to bupivacaine in terms of requirement of rescue analgesic, peaceful sleep pattern and early resumption of feeding. PMID: 23445320 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Paediatric Anaesthesia)
Source: Paediatric Anaesthesia - May 1, 2013 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Jha AK, Bhardwaj N, Yaddanapudi S, Sharma RK, Mahajan JK Tags: Paediatr Anaesth Source Type: research

Protocol for post-tonsillectomy pain control in outpatient adults.
CONCLUSIONS: A specific protocol applied to adult tonsillectomy patients in outpatient surgery is useful to obtain less pain and fewer complications. PMID: 23510901 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Acta Otorrinolaringologica Espanola)
Source: Acta Otorrinolaringologica Espanola - May 1, 2013 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Magdalena ML, Caragol L, Solé A, Suárez V, Cillero JA, Rodrigo JP Tags: Acta Otorrinolaringol Esp Source Type: research

Electrodissection tonsillectomy with laryngeal mask.
Conclusions The combination of these two techniques is a secure, quick and effective method that derives benefits from the advantages of both of them, without increasing surgical or anaesthetic risks. PMID: 23489969 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Acta Otorrinolaringologica Espanola)
Source: Acta Otorrinolaringologica Espanola - May 1, 2013 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Cardesín A, Escamilla Y, Martínez A, Cardelús S, Aguilà AF, Saiz JM, López S, Marco J, Díaz JJ, Bargués R, Rosell R, Samarà L Tags: Acta Otorrinolaringol Esp Source Type: research

Effect of tonsillectomy on health-related quality of life and costs.
Conclusion: Tonsillectomy (TE) seems to be a cost-saving procedure with a positive effect on a patient's health-related quality of life (HRQoL). Objectives: The aim of this study was to explore how TE affects health-related quality of life (HRQoL) and the costs due to health service use and absence from work. Methods: All 557 patients over the age of 15 years undergoing scheduled TE in the Helsinki University Central Hospital's Otorhinolaryngological Department between February 2008 and June 2009 were asked to participate and to complete the 15D HRQoL questionnaire as well as a questionnaire exploring the use of health-car...
Source: Acta Oto-Laryngologica - May 1, 2013 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Wikstén J, Blomgren K, Roine RP, Sintonen H, Pitkäranta A Tags: Acta Otolaryngol Source Type: research

Tonsil resection prior to radiation improves survival
Performing tonsillectomy before radiotherapy in patients with stage I/II tonsil cancer is associated with improved survival, an analysis of US data indicates. (Source: MedWire News - Oncology)
Source: MedWire News - Oncology - April 26, 2013 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: news

Transoral laser microsurgery for the unknown primary: A role for lingual tonsillectomy
Conclusions. A surgical algorithm for the unknown primary that includes TLM‐assisted techniques, including a lingual tonsillectomy, offers the greatest likelihood of successfully detecting the location of occult primary tumors. Head Neck, 2013 (Source: Head and Neck)
Source: Head and Neck - April 25, 2013 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Thomas H. Nagel, Michael L. Hinni, Richard E. Hayden, David G. Lott Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

IL-12 receptor {beta}1 deficiency alters in vivo T follicular helper cell response in humans
Antibody responses represent a key immune protection mechanism. T follicular helper (Tfh) cells are the major CD4+ T-cell subset that provides help to B cells to generate an antibody response. Tfh cells together with B cells form germinal centers (GCs), the site where high-affinity B cells are selected and differentiate into either memory B cells or long-lived plasma cells. We show here that interleukin-12 receptor β1 (IL-12Rβ1)–mediated signaling is important for in vivo Tfh response in humans. Although not prone to B cell-deficient–associated infections, subjects lacking functional IL-12Rβ1, a ...
Source: Blood - April 25, 2013 Category: Hematology Authors: Schmitt, N., Bustamante, J., Bourdery, L., Bentebibel, S. E., Boisson-Dupuis, S., Hamlin, F., Tran, M. V., Blankenship, D., Pascual, V., Savino, D. A., Banchereau, J., Casanova, J.-L., Ueno, H. Tags: Immunobiology Source Type: research

Plasmacytoid DCs are gentle guardians of tonsillar epithelium
The outcome of the interaction between plasmacytoid dendritic cells (pDCs) and bacteria has been very controversial: pDCs have been reported not to be activated by extracellular bacteria, to be activated but to only produce TNF‐α and IL‐6, or to be activated and produce IFN‐α, the hallmark of pDC activation, but only if the bacteria have first been opsonized. In this issue of the European Journal of Immunology, Soumelis and colleagues [Eur. J. Immunol. 2013. 43: 1264–1273] unequivocally show that both blood and tonsillar pDCs are fully activated by bacteria and can produce IFN‐α. They also show that pDCs are f...
Source: European Journal of Immunology - April 25, 2013 Category: Allergy & Immunology Authors: Maria Rescigno Tags: Commentary Source Type: research

[Opioid-Sparing effect of ketamine during tonsillectomy in children.]
CONCLUSION: These results suggest that 1mg/kg of ketamine administered right after anaesthesia induction in children undergoing tonsillectomy did not result in an opioid sparing effect. PMID: 23623534 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Annales Francaises d'Anesthesie et de Reanimation)
Source: Annales Francaises d'Anesthesie et de Reanimation - April 24, 2013 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Abback PS, Ben Sallah T, Hilly J, Skhiri A, Silins V, Brasher C, François M, Van Den Abeele T, Wood C, Nivoche Y, Dahmani S Tags: Ann Fr Anesth Reanim Source Type: research

Death after adenotonsillectomy secondary to massive pulmonary embolism
Abstract: Tonsillectomy is one of the most common surgical procedures performed in the United States. Although relatively safe, there is a small risk of post-operative mortality. The majority of deaths come from airway compromise or hemorrhage. The authors present a case of a 32-month-old child who underwent routine adenotonsillectomy for sleep disordered breathing and chronic pharyngitis who was found unresponsive and pulseless in his bed on the morning of postoperative day 2. The cause of death determined by post mortem autopsy was massive pulmonary embolism (PE). PE is a rare event in children and has never been reporte...
Source: International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology - April 22, 2013 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Katherine K. Green, Pamela Mudd, Jeremy Prager Tags: Case reports Source Type: research

The role of OM-85 BV (Broncho-Vaxom) in preventing recurrent acute tonsillitis in children
Conclusions: A considerable proportion of children receiving Broncho-Vaxom for recurrent acute tonsillitis show a decrease in the frequency of episodes in the short term, and very few patients eventually require tonsillectomy on long-term follow up. (Source: International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology)
Source: International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology - April 22, 2013 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Mohamed A. Bitar, Rami Saade Tags: Research papers Source Type: research

Does Adenotonsillectomy really reduced clinic visits for pediatric upper respiratory tract infections? A national database study in Taiwan
Abstract: Objective: To investigate whether adenotonsillectomy reduces upper respiratory tract infections (URIs) in the pediatric population.Methods and subjects: We identified 415 children, aged ≤18 years who had undergone adenoidectomy and/or tonsillectomy during the period from 1999 to 2006, from the Taiwan National Health Insurance Research Database. The comparison group consisted of 1630 children without the surgery randomly selected from the same database frequency matched with sex, age and the surgery date (index date). Changes in physician visits for URIs 2-year period before and 2-year period after the index dat...
Source: International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology - April 22, 2013 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Yung-An Tsou, Che-Chen Lin, Chih-Ho Lai, Ching-Yuan Wang, Chia-Der Lin, Pei-Chun Chen, I.-Ju Tsai, Chuan-Mu Chen, Fung-Chang Sung, Ming-Hsui Tsai Tags: Research papers Source Type: research

Discharge after tonsillectomy in pediatric sleep apnea patients
Conclusion: Our data suggest there is a correlation between higher respiratory disturbance or apnea hypopnea index and post operative complications. Patients with an RDI of (Source: International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology)
Source: International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology - April 22, 2013 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Regina Rodman, Mitchell Boehnke, Naren Venkatesan, Harold Pine Tags: Research papers Source Type: research

Surgery May Hike Survival in Tonsil Cancer (CME/CE)
(MedPage Today) -- Tonsillectomy followed by radiation therapy led to better survival in patients with early-stage tonsil cancer compared with radiation alone, a retrospective analysis suggested. (Source: MedPage Today Hematology/Oncology)
Source: MedPage Today Hematology/Oncology - April 20, 2013 Category: Hematology Source Type: news

Mortality and major morbidity after tonsillectomy
ConclusionsThis study, the largest collection of original reports of post‐tonsillectomy mortality to date, found that events unrelated to bleeding accounted for a preponderance of deaths and anoxic brain injury. Further research is needed to establish best practices for patient admission, monitoring, and pain management. Laryngoscope, 2013 (Source: The Laryngoscope)
Source: The Laryngoscope - April 17, 2013 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Julie L. Goldman, Reginald F. Baugh, Louise Davies, Margaret L. Skinner, Robert J. Stachler, Jean Brereton, Lee D. Eisenberg, David W. Roberson, Michael J. Brenner Tags: Pediatrics Source Type: research

How Do Airway Malacias Present?
Discussion Stridor is a variably pitched sound caused by increased turbulence and airflow through a narrowed part of the large airway. Usually due to narrowing of the larynx or extrathoracic trachea, stridor is usually inspiratory. Biphasic stridor usually is due to a fixed airway obstruction at the level of the glottis or subglottis but may also extend to the mid-thoracic trachea. Stridor is different than stertor which is a heavy-snoring, inspiratory sound occurring in coma or deep sleep, sometimes due to obstruction of the larynx or upper airways. Causes of stertor include choanal stenosis, enlarged tonsils and/or aden...
Source: PediatricEducation.org - April 14, 2013 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Donna M. D'Alessandro, M.D. Tags: Uncategorized Source Type: news

Tonsillectomy benefits adults with recurrent pharyngitis
Adults who experience recurrent pharyngitis may benefit from having their tonsils removed, report researchers. (Source: MedWire News - Infectious Diseases)
Source: MedWire News - Infectious Diseases - April 14, 2013 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: news

Teenager, 17, died from leukaemia 10 days after doctors sent her home saying she had tonsillitis
Sophie Coldwell, from Birmingham, had been feeling tired for some time, but her parents attributed it to the increased burden of schoolwork. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - April 12, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Antibiotics to reduce post‐tonsillectomy morbidity
(Source: Clinical Otolaryngology)
Source: Clinical Otolaryngology - April 12, 2013 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Muthuswamy Dhiwakar, W A Clement, Mrinal Supriya, William McKerro Tags: What Other Journals Tell Us Source Type: research

Comment on ‘Antibiotics to reduce post‐tonsillectomy morbidity’
(Source: Clinical Otolaryngology)
Source: Clinical Otolaryngology - April 12, 2013 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: N. Bateman Tags: Editorial Comment Source Type: research

Tonsillectomy, VTE Prophylaxis Guidelines Gain Qualified AAFP Endorsement
The AAFP recently gave qualified endorsements to clinical practice guidelines on tonsillectomy in children and venous thromboembolism prophylaxis in hospitalized patients. The guidelines were developed by the American Academy of Otolaryngology--Head & Neck Surgery Foundation and the American College of Physicians, respectively. Qualified endorsement signifies that the AAFP found a guideline to be of sufficient quality to endorse even though specific aspects of it fell short of the Academy's stringent criteria for guideline development. (Source: AAFP Health of the Public)
Source: AAFP Health of the Public - April 8, 2013 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news

Doctor's Diary: The days of routine tonsillectomies have thankfully gone
Tonsillectomy remains a good operation where appropriate, says James Lefanu (Source: Telegraph Health)
Source: Telegraph Health - April 8, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

A Radical Proposition: The Brief but Exceptional History of the Seattle School Clinic, 1914-21
This article examines the history of the Seattle school clinic (1914–21) and the efforts of public school administrators to institutionalize a full-service medical program for poor and working class children. At its height, thirty-six volunteer physicians and thirteen partially paid dentists organized within nine departments performed a range of diagnostic and "corrective" surgical procedures, including tonsillectomies, circumcisions, and eye surgeries. These practices were not funded by other public school systems across the United States, almost all of which delineated between prevention and treatment services. Thi...
Source: Journal of the History of Medicine and Allied Sciences - April 4, 2013 Category: History of Medicine Authors: Woolworth, S. Tags: Articles Source Type: research

Tonsillectomy Helps Adults Too
Adults who undergo a tonsillectomy have fewer symptoms of pharyngitis, visit their doctors with throat problems less often, and miss work less, researchers from the University of Oulu and Oulu University Hospital, both in Finland, reported in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal). The researchers wrote that tonsillectomy may help some adults with recurrent or chronic pharyngitis. There are very few studies on the benefits and potential harms regarding adult patients undergoing tonsillectomy, the authors explained... (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - April 3, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Ear, Nose and Throat Source Type: news

Tonsillectomy Could Mean Less Severe Sore Throats
(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Most people associate tonsillectomy with individuals who have recurring episodes of strep throat, but new research is suggesting that a tonsillectomy could also result in fewer sore throats and could benefit some adult patients. (Source: Medical Headlines From Ivanhoe.com)
Source: Medical Headlines From Ivanhoe.com - April 3, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news