abstract：BACKGROUND:Foreign bodies (FBs) are a life-threatening event in children that require early diagnosis and prompt successful management. The ideal means of FB removal is rigid bronchoscopy under general anesthesia, although the choice between spontaneous or controlled breathing and the type of drug used are still subjec...

journal_title：International journal of pediatric otorhinolaryngology

authors： Pinzoni F,Boniotti C,Molinaro SM,Baraldi A,Berlucchi M

更新日期：2007-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To investigate the additional bilateral benefits of a second cochlear implant (CI) in a group of young children (<6 years of age) and a group of older children (>6 years of age). METHOD:This is a Belgian tertiary multi-centre study in which 33 CI-children with a second implant between the age of 2 and 12 par...

journal_title：International journal of pediatric otorhinolaryngology

authors： Scherf F,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：2007-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Assessment of the level of psychosocial adaptation in Dutch young school children with persistent and/or recurrent otitis media compared to a U.S. community sample. The goal of this study was to determine the presence of behavioural effects related to a history of hearing loss resulting from recurrent or pers...

journal_title：International journal of pediatric otorhinolaryngology

authors： Timmerman A,Meesters C,Anteunis L,Chenault M

更新日期：2007-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Nearly 90-95% of children with drool have physiologic gastroesophageal reflux (GER) that usually resolves by 12-15 months of age; however, 5-10% of children with drool have pathologic GER. Of these children, most recover clinically by 18 months of age without therapy, yet 10% develop chronic, recurrent gastr...

journal_title：International journal of pediatric otorhinolaryngology

authors： Serra A,Cocuzza S,Poli G,La Mantia I,Messina A,Pavone P

更新日期：2007-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine the causes of failed extubation in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) and the need for airway intervention. STUDY DESIGN:Retrospective chart review. SETTING:Tertiary care children's hospital. PATIENTS:We identified all premature infants (gestational age <37 weeks) admitted to the NICU of ...

journal_title：International journal of pediatric otorhinolaryngology

authors： Pereira KD,Smith SL,Henry M

更新日期：2007-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES/HYPOTHESIS:Cochlear implantation is an established method of auditory rehabilitation for severely and profoundly hearing impaired individuals. Although numerous studies have examined communication outcomes in pediatric cochlear implant (CI) recipients, data concerning the benefits of cochlear implantation in...

journal_title：International journal of pediatric otorhinolaryngology

authors： Wang NM,Huang TS,Wu CM,Kirk KI

更新日期：2007-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Laryngeal mucous cysts are rare congenital malformations of the upper aero-digestive tract. We report one case of a ductal cyst developed in the supraglottic area. The diagnosis of an antenatal malformation was suspected on the basis of a hydramnios development during pregnancy. Ultrasound scan showed a cervical anech...

journal_title：International journal of pediatric otorhinolaryngology

authors： Aubry K,Kapella M,Ketterer S,Massri K,Bessede JP

更新日期：2007-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：UNLABELLED:American Indian children have three times the rate of otitis media compared to the general population, yet prospective cohort studies of OME and hearing loss have not been previously reported in American Indian infants. Between 1997 and 2003, a cohort of 421 infants was enrolled at birth from Minnesota Ameri...

journal_title：International journal of pediatric otorhinolaryngology

authors： Hunter LL,Davey CS,Kohtz A,Daly KA

更新日期：2007-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Moebiüs sequence is a pathology not very well understood regarding to the hearing status. The main goal of this study was to describe the audiologic findings in children and adolescent who carry Moebiüs sequence. METHOD:Participated in this study 17 children and adolescent, with age ranging from 3 to 13 year...

journal_title：International journal of pediatric otorhinolaryngology

authors： Griz S,Cabral M,Azevedo G,Ventura L

更新日期：2007-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:We aimed to establish the values of the internal jugular vein (IJV) sizes in Turkish children aged between 0 and 6 years. METHODS:Ninety-four normal children included in this study. All of the children were imaged by ultrasonography (USG) at the level of the cricoid cartilage. The maximal antero-posterior (A...

journal_title：International journal of pediatric otorhinolaryngology

authors： Karazincir S,Akoğlu E,Balci A,Sangün O,Okuyucu S,Ozbakiş C,Karazincir O

更新日期：2007-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:It has been reported that acute otitis media (AOM) and respiratory infectious morbidity still are common in schoolchildren. However, the significance of early initiation of AOM on later respiratory infections is not known. The aim of the study was to assess whether early initiation of AOM is a predictor for A...

journal_title：International journal of pediatric otorhinolaryngology

authors： Bentdal YE,Karevold G,Nafstad P,Kvaerner KJ

更新日期：2007-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Evaluation of the hearing status and middle ear function of patients with juvenile idiopathic arthritis. METHODS:The study group was comprised of 38 ears of 19 patients (6 males, 13 females) aged between 5 and 23 years. The control group was comprised of 30 ears of 15 healthy subjects (5 males, 10 females) a...

journal_title：International journal of pediatric otorhinolaryngology

authors： Ikiz AO,Unsal E,Kirkim G,Erdag TK,Guneri EA

更新日期：2007-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the effect of adenotonsillectomy on the oxygen saturation measures by nocturnal pulse oximetry in children with sleep breathing disorders (SBD). METHODS:A non-controlled clinical trial was performed. Thirty-one children with suspected SBD and a clinical indication for adenotonsillectomy were recr...

journal_title：International journal of pediatric otorhinolaryngology

authors： Arrarte J,Lubianca Neto JF,Fischer GB

更新日期：2007-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Mutations in the GJB2 gene are a major cause of autosomal recessive and sporadic non-syndromic hearing loss in many populations. A single mutation of this gene (35delG) accounts for approximately 70% of mutations in Caucasians with a carrier frequency of 2-4% in Europe. This study aims to determine the rate o...

journal_title：International journal of pediatric otorhinolaryngology

authors： Chaleshtori MH,Farrokhi E,Shahrani M,Kheiri S,Dolati M,Rad LH,Pour-Jafari H,Samani KG,Chaleshtori KS,Crosby AH

更新日期：2007-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Early Hearing Detection and Intervention (EHDI) programs are being established as part of the public health systems in increasing numbers of countries. In developing countries, however, little progress has been made towards implementing NHS programs and South Africa's public and private health care sectors is...

journal_title：International journal of pediatric otorhinolaryngology

authors： Swanepoel D,Ebrahim S,Joseph A,Friedland PL

更新日期：2007-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To review the outcomes of paediatric patients with laryngotracheal stenosis treated at our institution by laryngotracheal reconstruction (LTR). METHODS:A single surgeon personal series retrospective review of case notes over a 10-year period from a single site tertiary referral paediatric otolaryngology dep...

journal_title：International journal of pediatric otorhinolaryngology

authors： Agrawal N,Black M,Morrison G

更新日期：2007-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To provide age-equivalent norms for a 500Hz logon evoked ABR obtained in a group of children ranging 40 weeks-4 years old and compare these 500Hz tonal norms to age-equivalent norms for click-evoked ABR. METHODS:Seventy-seven infants and children ranging from conceptional age of 40 weeks (term babies) to 4 ...

journal_title：International journal of pediatric otorhinolaryngology

authors： Külekçi S,Terlemez S,Ciprut A,Akdaş F

更新日期：2007-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The aim of this study is to determine the age and sex distribution and the nature of aspirated foreign bodies (FBs). We also compared Turban Pins (TP) with other FBs and discussed the extracting techniques. METHODS:From 1987 through 2006, 414 patients were managed and the records of the patients were retrosp...

journal_title：International journal of pediatric otorhinolaryngology

authors： Kaptanoglu M,Nadir A,Dogan K,Sahin E

更新日期：2007-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To describe differential features of giant cervical dermoid cysts and other cystic lesions of the head and neck. METHODS:Case report including magnetic resonance imaging, surgical excision, pathologic examination and correlation. RESULTS:We report the case of a 15-year-old boy who presented for evaluation o...

journal_title：International journal of pediatric otorhinolaryngology

authors： Ro EY,Thomas RM,Isaacson GC

更新日期：2007-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIM:Inner ear anomalies have been reported in approximately 30% of children with early onset deafness. Identification of causative genetic factors in a large proportion of these patients was not successful. Mutations in the SLC26A4 gene have been detected in individuals with enlarged vestibular aqueduct ...

journal_title：International journal of pediatric otorhinolaryngology

authors： Fitoz S,Sennaroğlu L,Incesulu A,Cengiz FB,Koç Y,Tekin M

更新日期：2007-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To review the demographics, pathophysiology and management of aspiration of sharp, metallic foreign bodies; to review prevention strategies. DESIGN:Case series and review of the related literature (1932-2006). SETTING:Tertiary care pediatric hospital. PATIENTS:All patients presenting to BC Children's Hospi...

journal_title：International journal of pediatric otorhinolaryngology

authors： Ludemann JP,Riding KH

更新日期：2007-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A developmentally delayed 11-year-old male developed extensive spontaneous subcutaneous emphysema 6 weeks after a laryngotracheal separation. Computed tomography demonstrated a small amount of air at the distal end of the laryngeal stump and significant esophageal air. Aerophagia was diagnosed with air presumed divert...

journal_title：International journal of pediatric otorhinolaryngology

authors： Duke RL,Conley SF

更新日期：2007-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Bilateral BAHAs in adults with bilateral hearing loss (BHL) have proven to be superior to unilateral fitting, in both audiologically measurements and in overall patient satisfaction. There have been no similar studies in children. Furthermore, a recent meta-analysis of children with unilateral hearing loss (...

journal_title：International journal of pediatric otorhinolaryngology

authors： Priwin C,Jönsson R,Hultcrantz M,Granström G

更新日期：2007-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To study the incidence of congenital sensorineural hearing loss in all newborns introducing a screen test with a protocol no expensive, with a good "screen sensitivity" that could let an earlier identification of hearing impairment beginning early intervention by 2 months of age and increasing the probability...

journal_title：International journal of pediatric otorhinolaryngology

authors： Martines F,Porrello M,Ferrara M,Martines M,Martines E

更新日期：2007-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Primary crycopharyngeal achalasia consists of a failure of the crycopharyngeus muscle to relax at the appropriate time during the swallowing process in the abscence of other motor abnormalities. The principle treatment options for cricopharyngeal achalasia include either dilatation of the upper esophagus or surgical m...

journal_title：International journal of pediatric otorhinolaryngology

authors： Erdeve O,Kologlu M,Saygili B,Atasay B,Arsan S

更新日期：2007-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Recurrent respiratory papillomatosis (RRP) is the most common benign neoplasm affecting the larynx and upper respiratory tract. The aim of our study was to investigate whether children and partners of patients with RRP develop the same disease and to determine whether there is an impact of pregnancy on the co...

journal_title：International journal of pediatric otorhinolaryngology

authors： Gerein V,Soldatski IL,Babkina N,Onufrieva EK,Barysik N,Pfister H

更新日期：2006-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Acute infection of the sphenoid sinus usually affects both pre-adolescent and adolescent subjects and is associated with infections of the other paranasal sinuses. Acute isolated sphenoiditis, though uncommon, is frequently misdiagnosed as symptoms are vague and there are few clinical findings. Indeed, it is ...

journal_title：International journal of pediatric otorhinolaryngology

authors： Marseglia GL,Pagella F,Licari A,Scaramuzza C,Marseglia A,Leone M,Ciprandi G

更新日期：2006-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To compare the effectiveness of acetaminophen versus acetaminophen-plus-honey following pediatric tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy. DESIGN:Prospective, randomized, and placebo controlled clinical trial. SETTING:Tertiary care facility in Ankara, Turkey. PATIENTS:Sixty consecutive tonsillectomy patients rando...

journal_title：International journal of pediatric otorhinolaryngology

authors： Ozlugedik S,Genc S,Unal A,Elhan AH,Tezer M,Titiz A

更新日期：2006-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine any possible adverse effect of 1-deamino 8-D-arginine vasopressin (DDAVP) spray on nasal cytology and mucociliary clearance in patients with nocturnal enuresis. METHODS:Twenty-two children aged 6-16 enrolled in the study. Epithelial surface cells samples were taken from the nasal mucosa and muco...

journal_title：International journal of pediatric otorhinolaryngology

authors： Akoğlu E,Görür S,Atik E,Okuyucu S,Sangün O

更新日期：2006-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Pseudoaneurysm of the carotid artery is a rare complication of deep neck space infection. It carries a high mortality rate even when treated appropriately. We report a case of a pseudoaneurysm of the internal carotid artery in a 2-year-old child who had a neck infection without an associated abscess. The diagnosis was...

journal_title：International journal of pediatric otorhinolaryngology

authors： Biron A,Berkowitz RG,Bekhit EK,Rose EA

更新日期：2006-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The authors describe 28 pediatric cases of foreign body inhalation requiring treatment in intensive care units between 1987 and 1999. The purpose of this study was: (1) to analyze the circumstances, diagnostic difficulties and initial treatment of serious foreign bodies and (2) to compare our series with oth...

journal_title：International journal of pediatric otorhinolaryngology

authors： Rouillon I,Charrier JB,Devictor D,Portier F,Lebret IK,Attal P,Le Pajolec C,Bobin S

更新日期：2006-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the presentations and outcomes of pediatric subperiosteal orbital abscesses (SPOA) secondary to acute sinusitis. STUDY DESIGN:Case series SETTING:Tertiary children's hospital. PATIENTS:Forty-three admissions diagnosed with SPOA by clinical presentation and contrast enhanced computed tomography ...

journal_title：International journal of pediatric otorhinolaryngology

authors： Oxford LE,McClay J

更新日期：2006-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We present two siblings with severe laryngomalacia requiring surgical intervention during the newborn period, microcephaly, developmental delay, cleft palate, preaxial polydactyly, dysplastic nails and conductive hearing loss (persistent after tympanostomy tube placement). In addition the girl has microopthalmia and t...

journal_title：International journal of pediatric otorhinolaryngology

authors： Chen JL,Messner AH,Chang KW

更新日期：2006-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Surgery has been the treatment of choice for juvenile nasopharyngeal angiofibroma (JNA) and selection of proper surgical approach depends primarily upon the extensions of the tumor. Minimal external deformity/surgical scar without affecting growth pattern of facial skeleton of patient along with extensions...

journal_title：International journal of pediatric otorhinolaryngology

authors： Tyagi I,Syal R,Goyal A

更新日期：2006-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:This paper will provide (a) a review on current status of auricular reconstruction (b) particularly focusing on the current data about pinna reconstruction using stem cells in combination with tissue engineering. METHODS:The paper is divided into two sections. The first section presents a brief overview of t...

journal_title：International journal of pediatric otorhinolaryngology

authors： Ciorba A,Martini A

更新日期：2006-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We describe a new stent design for treatment of persistent buccopharyngeal membrane. The patient is a male child diagnosed at birth with persistent buccopharyngeal membrane, managed in our institution from birth to present age of 2.5 years. We describe to problems and challenges in management for this rare anomaly by ...

journal_title：International journal of pediatric otorhinolaryngology

authors： Tan SS,Tan HK,Lim CS,Chiang WM

更新日期：2006-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To compare the differences in pain, analgesic use and bleeding in children after tonsillectomy using either a harmonic scalpel or a bipolar diathermy surgical technique. METHODS:Children 6-15 years presenting for tonsillectomy were randomised to either a harmonic scalpel or bipolar diathermy surgical techniq...

journal_title：International journal of pediatric otorhinolaryngology

authors： Leaper M,Mahadevan M,Vokes D,Sandow D,Anderson BJ,West T

更新日期：2006-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To evaluate the prevalence of nocturnal enuresis (NE) in children diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) and the effect of tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy on enuresis. DESIGN, SETTING, AND PARTICIPANTS:All children 4-18 years of age who underwent polysomnography (PSG) between January 2003 an...

journal_title：International journal of pediatric otorhinolaryngology

authors： Weissbach A,Leiberman A,Tarasiuk A,Goldbart A,Tal A

更新日期：2006-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To examine the prevalence of auditory neuropathy/synaptopathy (AN/AS) in a cohort of children with profound hearing loss. METHODS:From 1997 until 2004, 5190 children, aged 1-15 years, whose hearing ability was uncertain or who had risk factors for hearing impairment were investigated with subjective and obje...

journal_title：International journal of pediatric otorhinolaryngology

authors： Foerst A,Beutner D,Lang-Roth R,Huttenbrink KB,von Wedel H,Walger M

更新日期：2006-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To describe the technique and results of primary endonasal endoscopic dacryocystorhinostomy in children with nasolacrimal duct blockage and review of literature with comparison of the results in adults. MATERIALS AND METHODS:A prospective study was carried out between the months of January 2002 to December 2...

journal_title：International journal of pediatric otorhinolaryngology

authors： Gupta AK,Bansal S

更新日期：2006-07-01 00:00:00