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A Novel Surgical Treatment for Posterior Glottic Stenosis Using Thyroid Ala Cartilage – A Case Report and Literature Review
Posterior glottic stenosis (PGS) describes a laryngeal disorder in which worsening degrees of scarring limit abduction of the vocal folds and/or arytenoids. It can be congenital or acquired. Generally, the acquired form is the result of chronic endotracheal tube trauma to the posterior larynx.Symptoms of acquired PGS usually begin four to eight weeks after extubation, and present as gradually worsening stridor and shortness of breath as the laryngeal obstruction becomes more severe. Without intervention, PGS can cause total obstruction and respiratory failure. (Source: International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology)
Source: International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology - August 1, 2018 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Megan M. Gaffey, Ravi Sun, Gresham T. Richter Tags: Case Report Source Type: research

Evaluation of olfactory function in children with seasonal allergic rhinitis and its correlation with acoustic rhinometry
Seasonal allergic rhinitis (SAR) is common in children and hyposmia is a major symptom affecting the quality of life. The aim of the present study is to assess olfactory dysfunction in pediatric patients with SAR and correlate the results with acoustic rhinometry measurements. (Source: International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology)
Source: International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology - August 1, 2018 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Ceren Aksoy, Çağdaş Elsürer, Hasibe Artaç, Mete Kaan Bozkurt Source Type: research

Descent of the human larynx: an unrecognized factor in airway distress in babies with cleft palate?
The intranarial epiglottis, a feature of all newborn mammals, allows suckling and breathing to continue almost simultaneously by separating an oral food stream from a nasal airstream. In contrast to other mammals, the human larynx descends in the neck between birth and six months, extending the distance between the caudal aspect of the soft palate and the cephalic tip of the epiglottis. The mechanism of airway protection changes from a pattern in which an upright epiglottis is grasped by an intact palatopharyngeal sphincter to one in which the epiglottis folds down over the laryngeal aditus and the adducted vocal folds. (S...
Source: International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology - August 1, 2018 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Catherine de Blacam, Laura Duggan, David Rea, Peter Beddy, David J.A. Orr Tags: Review Article Source Type: research

Is the occurrence of pediatric epistaxis related to climatic variables?
To investigate the correlations between multiple meteorological variables and the frequency of epistaxis in the pediatric population. (Source: International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology)
Source: International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology - August 1, 2018 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Gang Yu, Yong Fu, Cong Dong, Huilong Duan, Haomin Li Source Type: research

Auditory processing and neuropsychological profiles of children with functional hearing loss
Between one and twelve percent of children are reported to present with raised hearing thresholds in pure tone audiometry inconsistent with their speech discrimination ability and absence of any recognizable abnormalities in the auditory pathway [1 –3]. This could be classified as a functional neurological disorder (FND) affecting hearing and has been known by different names such as non-organic hearing loss, psychogenic deafness and pseudohypacusis. Children with such presentations have been classified into three categories depending on int ention and motivation, such as malingering, factitious and conversion disorder. ...
Source: International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology - August 1, 2018 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: SK Mamun Ur Rashid, Dipankar Mukherjee, Ansar Uddin Ahmmed Source Type: research

In Memoriam to the man behind the camera: David J LIM, MD November 27 1935 –June 29, 2018
If you have been at any ARO meeting since it was founded in 1973, you will have noticed a man with a ready smile and a camera taking pictures of events he felt to be of significance. The man behind the camera, David J. Lim, passed away on June 29.2018. ARO meetings will not be the same from now on without one of the eight co-founders of ARO, the historian of ARO, past president (1977-78), first NIDCD scientific director (1991 –1995), scientific director of House Ear Institute and later research group leader at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA. (Source: International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology)
Source: International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology - July 30, 2018 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Bernd Fritzsch Source Type: research

Otogenic cerebral venous thrombosis in children: A review of 16 consecutive cases
This study aims to report the clinical presentation and management in a series of children with OCTV. The coexisting intracranial complications (ICC), the extent of the surgical treatment and the role of hypocoagulation were the analysed outcomes. (Source: International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology)
Source: International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology - July 30, 2018 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Gil Coutinho, Sara J úlio, Ricardo Matos, Margarida Santos, Jorge Spratley Source Type: research

Sinonasal computed tomography in pediatric cystic fibrosis: do we know the indications?
To investigated the correlation between sinonasal computed tomography (SNCT) findings and sinonasal symptoms, genotype, chronic colonization by Pseudomonas aeruginosa, forced expiratory volume in the first second (FEV1), body mass index (BMI), Shwachman-Kulczycki (SK) score, and Bhalla score in patients with cystic fibrosis. (Source: International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology)
Source: International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology - July 28, 2018 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Michelle Manzini, Cl áudia Schweiger, Denise Manica, Letícia Rocha Machado, Paula de Souza Dias Lopes, Leo Sekine, Carlo Sasso Faccin, Otávio BejzmanPiltcher, Paulo José CauduroMarostica Source Type: research

The bacterial community and local lymphocyte response are markedly different in patients with recurrent tonsillitis compared to obstructive sleep apnoea
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is now a more common indication for tonsillectomy than recurrent tonsillitis (RT) [1,2]. Few studies have addressed possible differences in pathogenesis between these two conditions. Children with RT and OSA are often being treated in the community with multiple courses of antibiotics before surgery. Current understanding of the role of bacteria in disorders of the tonsils is mainly based on the culture of tonsil swabs. Swab cultures reflect only a very small fraction of the bacteria present on the mucosal surface and may not represent the bacterial communities within the tonsil crypts [3,4]. ...
Source: International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology - July 26, 2018 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: James Johnston, Michael Hoggard, Kristi Biswas, Carmen Astudillo ‐García, Sharon Waldvogel-Thurlow, Fiona J. Radcliff, Murali Mahadevan, Richard G. Douglas Source Type: research

The effect of losing federal coverage through the Affordable Care Act on ear tube placements at an urban children's hospital
15-31% of the population in a large Mid-western city is between 100-400% of the Federal Poverty Level, thus qualifying for health care coverage under the Affordable Care Act (ACA). Coverage for their children would potentially be available under Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) or Medicaid programs. Loss of funding for these programs could be devastating for this community. (Source: International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology)
Source: International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology - July 26, 2018 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Madia C. Russillo, Thomas Chelius, Valerie Flanary Source Type: research

Geographic Health Disparities in the Los Angeles Pediatric Neck Abscess Population
To assess geographical sociodemographic differences in neck abscesses that require surgical drainage in Los Angeles.Study Design: retrospective review (Source: International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology)
Source: International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology - July 26, 2018 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Varun Angajala, Kevin Hur, Lia Jacobson, Christian Hochstim Source Type: research

A multifaceted programme to reduce the rate of tongue-tie release surgery in newborn infants: Observational study
A programme was introduced in Canterbury, New Zealand to evaluate the diagnosis and treatment of frenulum releases in newborn infants with suspected tongue-tie (ankyloglossia). The primary goals were to support breastfeeding and ensure that unnecessary surgery was avoided. (Source: International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology)
Source: International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology - July 26, 2018 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Bronwyn Dixon, Juliet Gray, Nikki Elliot, Brett Shand, Adrienne Lynn Source Type: research

Comparison of aural rehabilitation outcomes in presence and absence of back ground noise in hearing impaired children with and without attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
Normally, in the age of 8 to 12 months a child would develop the capability of increasing learning by overlooking noticeable distractors. Due to the fundamental temporal features of speech, one of the main factors for learning language is following auditory information in time. Learning language is heavily dependent on recognising changes between temporal intervals and comprehending the order of components. The perceptual capacity of attention system is capable to decoding data laid in speech. Through the leading years of life, exogenous attention plays a pivotal role in language. (Source: International Journal of Pediatri...
Source: International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology - July 26, 2018 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Fariba Noori, Saeed Farahani, Hermin Mokrian, Mastoore Asadi, Helnaz Mokrian Source Type: research

Prevalence of an Intact Hyoid Bone at Revision Excision of a Thyroglossal Duct Remnant
To determine the prevalence of an intact hyoid bone at the time of revision thyroglossal duct cyst (TGDC) surgery in a pediatric population. (Source: International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology)
Source: International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology - July 26, 2018 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Jonathan Huang, Beth Osterbauer, Jeffrey Koempel Source Type: research

Interdisciplinary aerodigestive care model improves risk, cost, and efficiency
This study sought to evaluate the impact of an interdisciplinary care model for pediatric aerodigestive patients in terms of efficiency, risk exposure, and cost. (Source: International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology)
Source: International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology - July 25, 2018 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: R. Paul Boesch, Karthik Balakrishnan, Rayna M. Grothe, Sherilyn W. Driscoll, Erin E. Knoebel, Sue L. Visscher, Shelagh A. Cofer Source Type: research