Challenges and outcomes of cholesteatoma management in children with Down syndrome

The high incidence of chronic otitis media with effusion and Eustachian tube dysfunction in children with Down syndrome (DS) may predispose them to cholesteatoma formation. Establishing the diagnosis, choosing the appropriate operative intervention, and post-operative care can be challenging.

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Source: International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology - January 21, 2018 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Saied Ghadersohi, Bharat Bhushan, Kathleen R. Billings Source Type: research