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Prevalence of otitis media and risk-factors for sensorineural hearing loss among infants attending Child Welfare Clinics in the Solomon Islands
The present study aimed to assess the prevalence of otitis media and risk-factors for sensorineural hearing loss among infants in the Solomon Islands, in order to recommend an Infant Ear and Hearing Program that would be suitable to the Pacific Island context. (Source: International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology)
Source: International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology - May 18, 2018 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Annette Kaspar, Obiga Newton, Joseph Kei, Carlie Driscoll, De Wet Swanepoel, Helen Goulios Source Type: research

Screening for hearing loss among school going children
Hearing loss results from a deviation in the perception of sounds in one's environment. A child may have hearing loss at a hearing threshold of ≥16 dB. Hearing loss is among the frequent disorders and affects lots of people globally. Hearing loss negatively affects many areas needed for classroom learning, language development, academic performance, and social development. These consequences can be reduced by early detection with approp riate audiological and speech therapy interventions. In developing countries like Ghana, there is no such laid down formal hearing screening programs for early detection of any signs of...
Source: International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology - May 17, 2018 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Abraham Owusu Osei, Phillips Atsu Larnyo, Anthony Azaglo, Theresa M. Sedzro, Eric Lawer Torgbenu Source Type: research

Failure Rate in Pediatric Cochlear Implantation and Hearing Results Following Revision Surgery
In a discussion of the risks and benefits of pediatric cochlear implantation, device failure and the need for revision surgery is often overlooked. The failure rate has not been investigated extensively for this population of patients. Hearing results are under-reported following revision surgery as well. We will review our experience with cochlear implant failure, revision, and hearing results when available to better guide the preoperative counseling of families considering cochlear implantation. (Source: International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology)
Source: International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology - May 15, 2018 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Philip A. Gardner, Robyn Shanley, Brian P. Perry Source Type: research

Dichotic training in children with auditory processing disorder
Several test batteries have been suggested for auditory processing disorder (APD) diagnosis. One of the important tests is dichotic listening tests. Significant ear asymmetry (usually right ear advantage) can be indicative of (APD). Two main trainings have been suggested for dichotic listening disorders: Differential Interaural Intensity Difference (DIID) and Dichotic Offset Training (DOT). The aim of the present study was comparing the efficacy of these two trainings in resolving dichotic listening disorders. (Source: International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology)
Source: International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology - May 11, 2018 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Maryam Delphi, Farzaneh Zamiri Abdollahi Source Type: research

Congenital Complete Absence Of Tracheal Rings With Trifurcate Carina: Case Report Of A Rare Clinical And Endoscopic Presentation
We describe the case of a child with isolated absence of cartilaginous tracheal rings and a trifurcate carina. At 6 months of age, the patient presented to our multidisciplinary airway clinic with stridor and recurrent severe respiratory infections requiring hospitalization. Radiographs showed airway narrowing. Exam demonstrated biphasic stridor. Flexible fiberoptic laryngoscopy demonstrated only mild laryngomalacia. Operative bronchoscopy demonstrated severe tracheomalacia with absence of any visible tracheal rings and a trifurcate carina. (Source: International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology)
Source: International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology - May 11, 2018 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Isaac E. Schwartz, Edward R. Utz, Philip A. Gaudreau Tags: Case Report Source Type: research

Pediatric anosmia: A case series
Little is known about the etiology of olfactory dysfunction in the pediatric population. The aim of this study is to characterize the etiology and clinical features of anosmia and to explore evaluation options in a pediatric population. (Source: International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology)
Source: International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology - May 11, 2018 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Leah J. Hauser, Emily L. Jensen, David M. Mirsky, Kenny H. Chan Source Type: research

Title: Dichotic training in children with auditory processing disorder
Central auditory processing disorder (APD) is defined as a deficit in auditory performances such as sound localization and lateralization, auditory temporal processing, auditory discrimination, auditory performance in presence of noise, or comprehension of degraded signals (1). Therefore, this term can refer to a wide variety of auditory functional deficits (2). One of the complaints of these patients is listening difficulty in noisy environments which can lead to academic failure in children and can affect the quality of life in elderly (1, 3, 4). (Source: International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology)
Source: International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology - May 11, 2018 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Maryam Delphi, Farzaneh Zamiri Abdollahi Source Type: research

Intracranial complications of acute sinusitis in children: The role of endoscopic sinus surgery
Up to 24% of hospitalized patients with acute rhinosinusitis have an intracranial complication including meningitis, cavernous or sagittal sinus thrombosis, intraparenchymal and epidural abscesses, or subdural empyema [1,2]. In pediatric admissions, there is a 3% incidence of intracranial complications from acute rhinosinusitis [3]. Mortality rates range from 0% to 7%. Prolonged complications have been described in 10 –25% of patients, more commonly neurologic sequelae such as seizures, followed by dysphasia and focal paresis [4–6]. (Source: International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology)
Source: International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology - May 11, 2018 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Yann-Fuu Kou, Daniel Killeen, Brett Whittemore, Zainab Farzal, Tim Booth, Dale Swift, Eric Berg, Ron Mitchell, Gopi Shah Source Type: research

Pediatric septoplasty and functional septorhinoplasty: A quality of life outcome study
This study assessed disease-specific quality-of-life outcomes among pediatric patients undergoing septoplasty or functional septorhinoplasty. The Nasal Obstruction Symptom Evaluation (NOSE) score was obtained pre- and post-operatively. Additional analyses determined whether demographics, nasal trauma, prior nasal surgery, or allergic rhinitis history affected NOSE scores. (Source: International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology)
Source: International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology - May 11, 2018 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Alexander Manteghi, Hena Din, Nour Bundogji, Shelby C. Leuin Source Type: research

Tympanostomy Tube Placement and Ear Drops: Evidence-Based Cost Saving Models
Tympanostomy tube placement is the most common surgical procedure in the pediatric population with important financial implications to our healthcare institutions. Nearly 700,000 cases are performed in the United States per year on patients under 15 years of age[1]. Otorrhea can occur after tube insertion and both intra- and post-operative instillation of antimicrobial otic drops is common practice. Prior research supports the benefits of various eardrops, including antibiotic-steroid combination formulations, in reducing the rate of otorrhea after tube insertion[2-5]. (Source: International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology)
Source: International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology - May 10, 2018 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Gabriel Gomez, Philip G. Chen Source Type: research

The Swedish grommet register – Hearing results and adherence to guidelines
The insertion of grommets is one of the most commonly performed surgical procedures in children. The underlying reason might be otitis media with effusion (OME) with concomitant hearing loss, recurrent acute otitis media (rAOM) or a combination of the two. Sweden has a national quality register for children receiving grommets with the purpose of evaluating how treatment guidelines are followed, and if surgery confers good quality health care. The purpose of this study was to investigate the circumstances during which Swedish children receive grommets and to examine how doctors follow the guidelines for grommet surgery. (So...
Source: International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology - May 10, 2018 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Marie Gisselsson-Solen, the Reference group for the National Quality Register for Tympanic Membrane Ventilation Tubes Source Type: research

Infection of the spheno-occipital synchondrosis: A morbid complication following adenoidectomy
Two 2-year-old males presented post-operatively following adenoidectomy with persistent fever and neck stiffness. After multiple office visits, both patients were admitted and found to have a widened spheno-occipital synchondrosis and other imaging findings indicative of skull base osteomyelitis. Treatment with antibiotics allowed for recovery with good long-term outcomes. Infection involving the spheno-occiptal synchondrosis is rare and its circuitous presentation of these two children no doubt led to delayed diagnosis. (Source: International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology)
Source: International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology - May 10, 2018 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Amy E. Wagenaar, David M. Mirsky, Nicholas V. Stence, Todd M. Wine, Kenny H. Chan Tags: Case Report Source Type: research

Idiopathic cervical tracheal stenosis in an 11-year-old male
We report on an 11-year-old male who developed progressive dyspnea and stridor. Bronchoscopy revealed 90% stenosis of the cervical trachea. He underwent serial balloon dilation with steroid injection; stenosis decreased to 20%. He had no history of intubation or trauma. Histologic and laboratory workup for autoimmune disease was negative. (Source: International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology)
Source: International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology - May 10, 2018 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Matthew R. Hoffman, Katrina M. Thompson, Jessica Van Beek-King Tags: Case Report Source Type: research

Oral lesions as presenting feature of childhood Sj ögren syndrome
We read the recent article Pediatric primary Sj ögren syndrome presenting with bilateral ranulas: A case report and systematic review of the literature [1] with great interest. This case prompted us to review two somewhat similar cases, which we present here to support the notion of oral lesions as presenting features of Sjögren syndrome in chi ldren. (Source: International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology)
Source: International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology - May 9, 2018 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Scott M. Lieberman, Annamaria Lu, Monica M. McGill Tags: Letter to the Editor Source Type: research

Tonsillar antimicrobial peptide (AMP) expression profiles of periodic fever, aphthous stomatitis, pharyngitis, cervical adenitis (PFAPA) patients
PFAPA (periodic fever, aphthous stomatitis, pharyngitis and cervical adenitis) is the most frequent non-infectious cause of high fever observed among the European child population. While its cause is still not yet fully identified, PFAPA patients were previously shown to have altered tonsillar microbiome composition. Our study hypothesized that this is associated with a change in antimicrobial peptide (AMP) expression levels, as in the case of Crohn's disease which is another autoinflammatory disorder. (Source: International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology)
Source: International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology - May 8, 2018 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Umut Gazi, Martha Emmanuel Agada, Hanife Ozkayalar, Ceyhun Dalkan, Burcin Sanlidag, Mustafa As ım Safak, Gamze Mocan, Nerin Onder Bahceciler Source Type: research