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The OSA-5: Development and validation of a brief questionnaire screening tool for obstructive sleep apnea in children
To develop and test a screening tool based on the OSA-18 questionnaire for triage of referrals for sleep-disordered breathing (SDB) in children. (Source: International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology)
Source: International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology - July 18, 2018 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Han Jie Soh, Katherine Rowe, Margot J. Davey, Rosemary S.C. Horne, Gillian M. Nixon Source Type: research

Skewed X-chromosome inactivation and next-generation sequencing to identify a novel SMPX variants associated with X-linked hearing loss in a Chinese family
Hereditary nonsyndromic hearing loss is extremely heterogeneous and an X-linked form accounts for 1 ∼5% of all cases. The aim of this study was to identify the pathogenic variants in a nonsyndromic X-linked dominant hearing loss family, and explain the reason of different hearing phenotype in hearing between the two sisters with the same variant. (Source: International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology)
Source: International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology - July 17, 2018 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Song Gao, Yi Jiang, Guojian Wang, Yongyi Yuan, Shasha Huang, Xue Gao, Xiaohong Li, Dejun Zhang, Jian Wu, Xiaowen Ji, Tao Deng, Ligang Wang, Dongyang Kang, Pu Dai Source Type: research

Submandibular duct transposition for drooling in children: a casuistic review and evaluation of grade of satisfaction
Drooling of saliva is the unintentional loss of saliva from the mouth resulting in excess pooling of saliva in the anterior portion of the oral cavity. It is considered normal in infants and usually resolves itself by 15 to 18 months of age. It is a common problem in pediatric patients with cerebral palsy or other neurological disorders. Drooling interferes with speech, impairs oral hygiene and contributes to oral dermatitis, aspiration pneumonias and fluid electrolyte imbalances. It has a profoundly negative impact on quality of life and contributes to social exclusion, self-esteem problems and significant discomfort, esp...
Source: International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology - July 17, 2018 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Sofia Sousa, Magda Rocha, Francisco Patr ão, Gabriel Pereira, Sofia Reis, Patrícia Horta, Conceição Salgado, Marques dos Santos Tags: Review Article Source Type: research

Palliation in Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology
Palliation in pediatric otorhinolaryngology is a rarely discussed but important aspect of care. This review encapsulates current thinking on pediatric palliative care (PC) and demonstrates, through one case, the impact of integrating PC into clinical care. We encourage early consideration of pediatric palliative care approaches for children with complex otorhinolaryngologic disorders. (Source: International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology)
Source: International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology - July 12, 2018 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Udayan K. Shah, Elissa G. Miller, Carly Levy Tags: Case Report Source Type: research

Multiple surgeries in pediatric otolaryngology patients and associated anesthesia risk
To determine the risk of healthy children undergoing tympanostomy tubes of an additional surgery prior to age three and associated risk factors. (Source: International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology)
Source: International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology - July 12, 2018 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Melissa A. Scholes, Emily L. Jensen, David M. Polaner, Dexiang Gao Source Type: research

Subglottic Hemangioma: understanding the association with facial segmental hemangioma in a beard distribution
A subglottic hemangioma (SGH) is a benign tumor of infancy that can cause severe obstruction of the airway. Infantile hemangiomas, in general, are the most common head and neck tumor in children, affecting 4 –5% of the pediatric population. This retrospective cohort study characterizes subglottic infantile hemangiomas at a single vascular anomaly center over a 5-year period (2013 – 2017) during the era of propranolol treatment. (Source: International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology)
Source: International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology - July 12, 2018 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Andrew A. McCormick, Tony Tarchichi, Christopher Azbell, Lorelei Grunwaldt, Noel Jabbour Source Type: research

Metastasis of Ewing's Sarcoma to the Thyroid Gland: A Case Report
We present a case of ES with thyroid metastasis. The patient was diagnosed with ES at age 8. Despite aggressive treatment, she suffered disease progression. Surveillance demonstrated a left thyroid lesion. This grew rapidly within 2 months, causing tracheal compression. She underwent hemi-thyroidectomy to prevent airway compromise. Due to her refractory ES, she was enrolled in the Vigil immunotherapy vaccine trial; thus, the specimen was used for vaccine development. (Source: International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology)
Source: International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology - July 12, 2018 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Swathi Appachi, Joseph B. Meleca, Paul Krakovitz Tags: Case Report Source Type: research

Personal overview of otology in Africa
Africa has a population of about 1.2 billion people of whom about 40 –50% are under 18 years of age. If the World Health estimates that about 4% of the population in these countries have chronic ear disease is vaguely correct this translates into about 50 million people with perforated eardrums – probably highest amongst the Paediatric population because they are the most prone to ear disease. And nothing is being done about it! (Source: International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology)
Source: International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology - July 10, 2018 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: C.A.J. Prescott Tags: Letter to the Editor Source Type: research

Hearing loss in type 1 diabetes: Are we facing another microvascular disease? A meta-analysis
Evidence shows type 1 diabetes(T1D) leads to vascular damage and neuropathy. The purpose of this study was to perform a systematic review and a meta-analysis to assess the evidence of the effects of T1D on hearing function. (Source: International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology)
Source: International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology - July 10, 2018 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Mario A. Mujica-Mota, Neel Patel, Issam Saliba Tags: Review Article Source Type: research

Congenital dilatation of the submandibular duct
also known as imperforate submandibular duct is a rare condition of unknown etiology, clinically characterized as a well-defined, fluctuant swelling in the floor of the mouth, and microscopically defined as a cystic cavity covered with pseudostratified columnar epithelium consistent with a dilated salivary duct. A 1-month-old female presented with a translucent, smooth cystic swelling in the floor of the mouth causing breastfeeding difficulty. The lesion was surgically excised and microscopically, a cystic cavity lined with pseudostratified columnar epithelium was observed. (Source: International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology)
Source: International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology - July 10, 2018 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Maria Luiza Prosd ócimo, Ana Paula Barreto Nogueira, Maria Aparecida de Albuquerque Cavalcante, Michelle Agostini, Mário José Romañach, Bruno Augusto Benevenuto de Andrade Tags: Case Report Source Type: research

Accuracy of Chest X-Ray Measurements of Pediatric Esophageal Coins
To determine the accuracy of chest x-ray measurements in children using ingested radiopaque foreign bodies of known size. (Source: International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology)
Source: International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology - July 10, 2018 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Phillip Huyett, Amber Shaffer, Linda Flom, Jeffrey P. Simons, Noel Jabbour Source Type: research

A novel rat model for assessment of laryngotracheal injury following transoral intubation
Laryngotracheal damage is a well-described complication of endotracheal intubation and animal models are essential for studying the underlying cellular injury cascade. This novel rat model is based on transoral intubation and aims to simulate the common clinical scenario of tube-related airway damage. (Source: International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology)
Source: International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology - July 10, 2018 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Jahshan F, Ertracht O, A. Abu-Amar, Ronen O, Srouji S, L. Apel-Sarid, Eisenbach N, Atar S, Sela E, Gruber M Source Type: research

Personal overview of otology in sub-saharan africa
Sub-Saharan Africa has a population of about 1.2 billion people of whom about 40 - 50% are under 18 years of age. If the World Health estimates that about 4% of the population in these countries have chronic ear disease is vaguely correct this translates into about 50 million people with perforated eardrums – probably highest amongst the Paediatric population because they are the most prone to ear disease. And nothing is being done about it! (Source: International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology)
Source: International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology - July 10, 2018 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: C.A.J. Prescott Tags: Letter to the Editor Source Type: research

Oral Health Status of Children with Mouth Breathing Due to Adenotonsillar Hypertrophy
This study aimed to determine the oral health status of children aged 3-15 years, with mouth breathing who were due to have surgery for adeno-tonsillar hypertrophy and referred to the Department of Otorhinolaryngology at Children's Hospital of a University in Ankara, Turkey between January-July 2015. (Source: International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology)
Source: International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology - July 10, 2018 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Elif Ballikaya, Bahar Guciz Dogan, Ovsen Onay, Meryem Tekcicek Source Type: research

Down Syndrome as an Indicator for Pediatric Otolaryngologic Procedures
Down Syndrome (DS) is the most common chromosome abnormality in humans. Due to the phenotype associated with DS, there are many disease states that require otolaryngologic procedures. Our goal is to use national data to study otolaryngologic procedures, their association with DS, and the degree of difference in risk profiles encountered with DS. (Source: International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology)
Source: International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology - July 9, 2018 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Terral A. Patel, Shaun A. Nguyen, David R. White Source Type: research