abstract：OBJECTIVE:To reduce the post-tonsillectomy morbidity by swab soaked with 5 ml levobupivacaine hydroclorur (25 mg/10 ml). STUDY DESIGN:A double-blind prospective randomized controlled clinical study. METHODS:In this randomized double-blind study in group I (30 children, mean age 7.5+/-2.6) we tightly packed swab soake...

journal_title：International journal of pediatric otorhinolaryngology

authors： Yilmaz S,Demiraran Y,Akkan N,Yaman H,Iskender A,Güçlü E,Oztürk O

更新日期：2009-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Compare two techniques for pediatric tonsil surgery with respect to postoperative pain and morbidity and changes in sleep behavior, health related quality of life (HRQL) and benefits due to surgery. METHODS:67 children (4.5-5.5 years) with tonsillar hypertrophy and obstructive sleep-disordered breathing wit...

journal_title：International journal of pediatric otorhinolaryngology

authors： Ericsson E,Lundeborg I,Hultcrantz E

更新日期：2009-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:We investigated the hearing problems and tinnitus frequencies in adolescents at three public primary and two high schools. METHODS:This study was carried out at three public primary and two high schools. 428 Turkish school children (244 girls, 184 boys) were asked to voluntarily answer a set of questionnair...

journal_title：International journal of pediatric otorhinolaryngology

authors： Bulbul SF,Muluk NB,Cakir EP,Tufan E

更新日期：2009-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Analysis of examination procedure and diagnosis of articulation problems by speech therapists. STUDY DESIGN:Survey study. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Eighty-five Dutch speech therapists (23% response), working in private practises or involved in language screening procedures in Youth Health Care, were questioned ...

journal_title：International journal of pediatric otorhinolaryngology

authors： Priester GH,Post WJ,Goorhuis-Brouwer SM

更新日期：2009-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Peritonsillar abscess is the most common deep neck infection and still provides a challenge to care givers in terms of diagnosis and treatment in the pediatric population. This study reviews our experience over the years 2004-2007 at the Soroka University Medical Center in the southern district of Israel in t...

journal_title：International journal of pediatric otorhinolaryngology

authors： Segal N,El-Saied S,Puterman M

更新日期：2009-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To describe and evaluate the medio-lateral graft tympanoplasty(1) for the reconstruction of anterior or subtotal tympanic membrane (TM) perforation and medial graft tympanoplasty for posterior TM perforation. METHODS:Retrospective study of 200 patients who underwent medio-lateral graft tympanoplasty (100 cas...

journal_title：International journal of pediatric otorhinolaryngology

authors： Jung T,Kim YH,Kim YH,Park SK,Martin D

更新日期：2009-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:The current study aims to assess: (a) the prevalence of auditory processing in a population of children reporting learning difficulties, (b) the correlation of APD diagnosis with age, the intelligence coefficient (IQ) and with the presence of a specific learning disability such as dyslexia and (c) to evaluate the r...

journal_title：International journal of pediatric otorhinolaryngology

authors： Iliadou V,Bamiou DE,Kaprinis S,Kandylis D,Kaprinis G

更新日期：2009-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:1. Determine the feasibility of measuring tracheal pH with a novel non-aqueous probe designed for oropharyngeal pH monitoring. 2. Correlate clinical and subclinical laryngopharyngeal reflux aspiration events with esophageal pH measurements. METHODS:Five children with chronic indwelling tracheostomies underg...

journal_title：International journal of pediatric otorhinolaryngology

authors： Brigger MT,Sipp JA,Hartnick CJ

更新日期：2009-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:From 1940 to September 2008, 21 cases with TDCs extending into respiratory tract have been reported, often with misdiagnosis. There were only 10 cases by the end of 2006, but the number increased rapidly recently. To evaluate endoscopic carbon dioxide (CO(2)) laser procedure for thyroglossal duct cyst (TDC) extending ...

journal_title：International journal of pediatric otorhinolaryngology

authors： Kang HY,Zhang TY,Shao J,Lin YX,Sha Y,Chi FL

更新日期：2009-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The subject of the case study was a 13 years old girl with Nijmegen breakage syndrome (NBS), having mild mental retardation and age inappropriate language skills. The case demonstrated severely delayed receptive and expressive language skills. The symptoms of NBS including congenital microcephaly, mild dysmorphic faci...

journal_title：International journal of pediatric otorhinolaryngology

authors： Gupta D,Nagarkar A

更新日期：2009-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:This study assessed the development of balance function in children using platform stabilometry. METHODS:A total of 251 healthy children aged from 3 to 12 years were enrolled in this study. Each subject underwent stabilometry under four various conditions (A: firm surface with eyes open; B: firm surface with...

journal_title：International journal of pediatric otorhinolaryngology

authors： Hsu YS,Kuan CC,Young YH

更新日期：2009-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The Joint Committee on Infant Hearing 2007 Position Statement includes in utero toxoplasmosis infection as a risk indicator for delayed-onset or progressive sensorineural hearing loss. It is recommended that children with congenital toxoplasmosis infection undergo audiologic monitoring to identify congenit...

journal_title：International journal of pediatric otorhinolaryngology

authors： Brown ED,Chau JK,Atashband S,Westerberg BD,Kozak FK

更新日期：2009-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To examine the effects of sequential bilateral cochlear implantation (CI) on the life of young children after 36 months of bilateral implant use. METHOD:Thirty-five children were assessed prior to and 3 until 36 months after activation of the second CI. Main outcome measures were: the Categories of Auditory ...

journal_title：International journal of pediatric otorhinolaryngology

authors： Scherf FW,van Deun L,van Wieringen A,Wouters J,Desloovere C,Dhooge I,Offeciers E,Deggouj N,De Raeve L,De Bodt M,Van de Heyning PH

更新日期：2009-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Papillomatosis of the larynx appears as the result of an infection by the human papilloma virus (HPV). In children, the disease produces benign lesions, which grow rapidly and show a marked tendency to recur once removed. The course of the disease is unpredictable. Some patients can achieve spontaneous rem...

journal_title：International journal of pediatric otorhinolaryngology

authors： Bielecki I,Mniszek J,Cofała M

更新日期：2009-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The Waldeyer's ring, comprised of the nasopharyngeal tonsil, the paired tubal tonsils, the paired palatine tonsils, and the lingual tonsil, is arranged in a circular orientation around the wall of the throat. The location of the palatine tonsils, specifically, enables these structures to come in direct contac...

journal_title：International journal of pediatric otorhinolaryngology

authors： Lange MJ,Lasiter JC,Misfeldt ML

更新日期：2009-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine the effect of a dedicated otomicroscope in the emergency department (ED) management of complex ear foreign bodies (FB). METHODS:Prospective analysis of 85 patients with complex pediatric ear FB's. RESULTS:65 (76%) of 85 FB's were successfully removed in the ED. 54 (63%) had previous attempted r...

journal_title：International journal of pediatric otorhinolaryngology

authors： Cederberg CA,Kerschner JE

更新日期：2009-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The past few decades have been a time of rapid and constantly-accelerating development in every field of medicine, including pediatrics and laryngology. The first pediatric laryngology unit set up in Poland was in the Warsaw Kopernik Hospital in 1908, and consisted of seven beds in the surgical ward. The actual develo...

journal_title：International journal of pediatric otorhinolaryngology

authors： Chmielik M,Kossowska E,Brozek-Madry E,Chmielik LP

更新日期：2009-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:CHARGE syndrome is a heterogeneous genetic disorder comprising multiple congenital anomalies. Major clinical diagnostic criteria include ocular coloboma, choanal atresia/stenosis, characteristic ear abnormalities, and cranial nerve abnormalities. CHARGE syndrome is caused by a mutation in the gene CHD7 locate...

journal_title：International journal of pediatric otorhinolaryngology

authors： Blake K,MacCuspie J,Hartshorne TS,Roy M,Davenport SL,Corsten G

更新日期：2009-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE:Bacterial biofilm formation has been implicated in the high rate of persistent otorrhea after tympanostomy tube insertion. It has been suggested that the tube material may be an important factor in the development of otorrhea. Recently we reported the presence of ciprofloxacin-resistant Pseudom...

journal_title：International journal of pediatric otorhinolaryngology

authors： Jang CH,Park H,Cho YB,Choi CH,Park IY

更新日期：2009-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The purpose of this study was to assess the feasibility of implementing an outpatient model of a newborn hearing screening program with a particular focus on determining how compliance with the follow-up appointment related to specific socio-economic and demographic factors associated with the mother. METHOD...

journal_title：International journal of pediatric otorhinolaryngology

authors： Griz S,Mercês G,Menezes D,Lima ML

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The objective of this paper is to present a case of a 2-year-old girl diagnosed with a meningo-encephalocele after episodes of meningitis, and treated with a transnasal endoscopic approach using nasal septal flaps pediculated at the sphenopalatine artery. Endoscopic repair is a viable and minimally invasive alternativ...

journal_title：International journal of pediatric otorhinolaryngology

authors： Nogueira JF Jr,Stamm AC,Vellutini E,Santos FP

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Endoscopic posterior cricoid split with costal cartilage graft stabilization has previously been shont to allow for glottic/infraglottic expansion in children with long standing vocal fold paralysis. We report on an extension of this technique to use in the acute setting in the management of acute BVP in children with...

journal_title：International journal of pediatric otorhinolaryngology

authors： Thakkar K,Gerber ME

更新日期：2008-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the usefulness of radiofrequency myringotomy (RFM) and the closure time of the myringotomy site in comparison to incisional myringotomy (IM). METHODS:We performed conventional surgical myringotomy on the right ears and RFM on the left ears of 40 rabbits. In order to investigate the effect of the ...

journal_title：International journal of pediatric otorhinolaryngology

authors： Cinar F,Ugur MB,Uzun L

更新日期：2008-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The purpose of this study was to use magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to investigate the early myelination patterns of the central auditory pathway and then compare the data with past histological research. We observe the MRI signal intensity of the central auditory pathway and clarify the time course differe...

journal_title：International journal of pediatric otorhinolaryngology

authors： Sano M,Kuan CC,Kaga K,Itoh K,Ino K,Mima K

更新日期：2008-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Thyroglossal duct (TD) anomalies are generally considered to be a distinct clinical entity. However occasional cases do not conform to the standard picture and are complex. This study aimed to scrutinise consecutive cases of TD anomaly managed surgically over 7 years at a tertiary teaching hospital and analys...

journal_title：International journal of pediatric otorhinolaryngology

authors： Sathish C,Nyamannawar BM,Mohanty S,Correa MM,Das K

更新日期：2008-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Recurrent respiratory papillomatosis (RRP) is a benign aerodigestive tract neoplasm. Cidofovir, an antiviral drug, has demonstrated efficacy in slowing and/or reducing RRP recurrence. This investigation examined the differential gene expression of RPP before and after cidofovir use in vivo. METHODS:Papilloma...

journal_title：International journal of pediatric otorhinolaryngology

authors： Poetker DM,Patel NJ,Kerschner JE

更新日期：2008-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A jugular bulb diverticulum (JBD) is considered to be a rare venous anomaly. In exceptional cases it extends into the middle ear cavity with no bony covering, and slight oozing to massive bleeding might be encountered during routine middle ear surgical procedures. We report a case of massive bleeding from a dehiscent ...

journal_title：International journal of pediatric otorhinolaryngology

authors： Shihada R,Maimon S,Braun J,Fradis M,Luntz M

更新日期：2008-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Remnant tracheal diverticulum following the repair of a tracheo-oesophageal fistula (TOF) is an uncommon complication. The majority of lesions are discovered and repaired at the time of primary oesophageal repair. Respiratory complications are reported to be a major cause for morbidity after surgical repair of a TOF. ...

journal_title：International journal of pediatric otorhinolaryngology

authors： Cheng AT,Gazali N

更新日期：2008-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Both transitory auditory otoemissions (TEOAE) and automated auditory brainstem responses (AABR) are considered adequate methods for universal hearing screening. The goal of this study was to compare the results obtained with each device, applying the same screening procedure. MATERIALS AND METHODS:From 2001 ...

journal_title：International journal of pediatric otorhinolaryngology

authors： Benito-Orejas JI,Ramírez B,Morais D,Almaraz A,Fernández-Calvo JL

更新日期：2008-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Encouraging results concerning chronic obstructive nasal symptoms due to adenoid in pediatric population were reported by use of intranasal steroid for short period. Up to now, no data are available about outcomes of such therapy after long-term follow-up. We evaluated the utility of mometasone furoate aqueo...

journal_title：International journal of pediatric otorhinolaryngology

authors： Berlucchi M,Valetti L,Parrinello G,Nicolai P

更新日期：2008-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Flash fires, mucosal injuries and commissure burns during otolaryngology procedures have been largely attributed to anesthetic and surgical errors. Reports of direct electrosurgical device related events are rare. The discovery of thermal damage to the oral commissure during routine suction cautery adenoidec...

journal_title：International journal of pediatric otorhinolaryngology

authors： Richter GT,Willging JP

更新日期：2008-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In the present paper, the authors report the results of the Universal Newborn Hearing Screening (UNHS) project at the University Hospital of Ferrara. A total of 6,759 full-term newborns and a total of 1,016 NICU babies were tested at the University Hospital of Ferrara, from January 2000 to December 2006. The paper pre...

journal_title：International journal of pediatric otorhinolaryngology

authors： Ciorba A,Hatzopoulos S,Busi M,Guerrini P,Petruccelli J,Martini A

更新日期：2008-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：UNLABELLED:Hearing loss and middle ear diseases are often reported in some of Turner patients. In most of the reports hearing organ was evaluated with the use of subjective methods. The aim of the work was subjective and objective evaluation of hearing organ with an attempt to set the correlation between the results an...

journal_title：International journal of pediatric otorhinolaryngology

authors： Gawron W,Wikiera B,Rostkowska-Nadolska B,Orendorz-Fraczkowska K,Noczyńska A

更新日期：2008-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Acquired tracheoesophageal fistulas (TEF) are rare but dangerous complications of disc-battery ingestion. Management approaches include endoscopic or open surgical repair. Unfortunately, these procedures can be complicated by high rates of recurrent laryngeal nerve injury, tracheal stenosis, recurrent fistula and sign...

journal_title：International journal of pediatric otorhinolaryngology

authors： Grisel JJ,Richter GT,Casper KA,Thompson DM

更新日期：2008-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Mandibular advancement is a proven method in the management of obstructive sleep apnoea syndrome (OSAS) which may manifest as sleep disturbances with nocturnal desaturations during sleep (NDS). The purpose of this study is to evaluate the role of primary osteo-distraction prior to ankylosis release in pediat...

journal_title：International journal of pediatric otorhinolaryngology

authors： Anantanarayanan P,Narayanan V,Manikandhan R,Kumar D

更新日期：2008-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:This study evaluated an alternative transient evoked otoacoustic emissions method for screening hearing in newborn babies that may reduce the referral rate of initial screening. METHODS:A total of 1,033 neonates (2,066 ears) from two hospitals were recruited. Subjects had their hearing screened in both ears ...

journal_title：International journal of pediatric otorhinolaryngology

authors： Zhang VW,McPherson B,Shi BX,Tang JL,Wong BY

更新日期：2008-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Otitis media with effusion (OME) is the most common cause of acquired hearing loss in childhood and has been associated with delayed language development and behavioral problems. In this study, children with an evidently recurrent otitis media were investigated. The present study examines the association betw...

journal_title：International journal of pediatric otorhinolaryngology

authors： Serbetcioglu B,Ugurtay O,Kirkim G,Mutlu B

更新日期：2008-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the relationship between neck abscess characteristics on computerized tomography (CT) scan and surgical drainage in pediatric patients. METHODS:Retrospective data warehouse review identified 43 children younger than 19 years admitted to a tertiary care pediatric hospital during the first quarters...

journal_title：International journal of pediatric otorhinolaryngology

authors： Malloy KM,Christenson T,Meyer JS,Tai S,Deutsch ES,Barth PC,O'Reilly RC

更新日期：2008-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Most commonly, squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) of the oral cavity presents during the fifth and sixth decades of life. Less than 4% of these cancers occur in patients younger than 40 years of age. Only a small sample of this subgroup exists of pediatric patients (< or =20 years), making oral SCC in children an extremely...

journal_title：International journal of pediatric otorhinolaryngology

authors： Stolk-Liefferink SA,Dumans AG,van der Meij EH,Knegt PP,van der Wal KG

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this study was to evaluate pro-apoptotic Bak expression in the germinal centers of adenoid in children on the assumption of the potential usefulness of Bak as adenoid function marker. The study involved 95 children undergoing adenoidectomy; divided into three age groups: aged up to 5 years (25 children), 5-...

journal_title：International journal of pediatric otorhinolaryngology

authors： Musiatowicz M,Koda M,Sulkowski S

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00