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Utilization of a handheld metal detector protocol to reduce radiation exposure in pediatric patients with esophageal COINS
The primary objective of this study is to assess the utility of a handheld metal detector for identification and surveillance of patients with known esophageal coin ingestion to reduce repeat x-rays and associated radiation exposure. (Source: International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology)
Source: International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology - June 27, 2018 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Abdullah Aljasser, Charles A. Elmaraghy, Kris R. Jatana Source Type: research

Comparison of click Auditory Brainstem Response and chirp Auditory Steady-State Response Thresholds in Children
This study aims at comparing and finding correlations between air-conduction thresholds using the traditional click ABR and the relatively recently used chirp ASSR test methods, for a large pediatric population. (Source: International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology)
Source: International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology - June 26, 2018 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Konstantinos Mourtzouchos, Maria Riga, Mario Cebulla, Vasilios Danielides, Stefanos Naxakis Source Type: research

Exposure to air pollution and risk of prevalence of childhood allergic rhinitis: A meta-analysis
Allergic rhinitis (AR), a common chronic inflammatory disease in the upper airways. The prevalence of AR in children seems to be increasing recently, and the most significant causes of the increase are thought to be changes in environmental factors, especially air pollution. However, we could not find any meta-analysis on the risk of air pollution exposure on the prevalence of AR in childhood. The aim of this research was to carry out a meta-analysis on the results of recent studies (21  s t century) to present valid information about exposure to air pollution and risk of prevalence of childhood AR. (Source: Internatio...
Source: International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology - June 26, 2018 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Qi-Yuan Zou, Yang Shen, Xia Ke, Su-Ling Hong, Hou-Yong Kang Tags: Review Article Source Type: research

Evaluation of clinical approaches and physician adherence to guidelines for otitis media with effusion
Otitis media with effusion (OME) is an important clinical entity because of its high prevalence, difficulties in diagnosis, complications and diversities in management. Herein, we aimed to evaluate current physician approaches on OME and determine clinical adherence to current guidelines. (Source: International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology)
Source: International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology - June 26, 2018 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Nisa Eda Cullas Ilarslan, Fatih Gunay, Seda Topcu, Ergin Ciftci Source Type: research

Outcomes after cochlear implant provision in children with cochlear nerve hypoplasia or aplasia
Cochlear nerve aplasia or hypoplasia is found in up to a half of patients with unilateral or bilateral hearing loss. There is an ongoing discussion regarding the indication of cochlear implants for hearing rehabilitation in cases with radiologically-defined aplasia or hypoplasia of the cochlear nerve in those patients, especially in children. At present there is conflicting evidence whether the audiological outcomes of those children with a CI are comparable to those of children with a CI and a radiologically-normal cochlear nerve. (Source: International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology)
Source: International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology - June 23, 2018 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: D ésirée Ehrmann-Müller, Heike Kühn, Cordula Matthies, Rudolf Hagen, Wafaa Shehata-Dieler Source Type: research

Adenoid Size by Drug Induced Sleep Endoscopy Compared to Nasopharyngeal Mirror Exam
To establish how assessment of adenoid size is correlated between drug-induced sleep endoscopy (DISE) with indirect mirror nasopharyngoscopy (IMN). (Source: International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology)
Source: International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology - June 22, 2018 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Habib G. Zalzal, Michele Carr, William Kohler, Steven W. Coutras Source Type: research

Current Management and Referral Patterns of Pediatricians for Acute Otitis Media
This study aims to assess current practice patterns and how they compare to the published guideline. (Source: International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology)
Source: International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology - June 20, 2018 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Shivani Shah-Becker, Michele M. Carr Source Type: research

Validation of a Drooling questionnaire in Indian children with Cerebral palsy
Drooling of saliva is a common problem in children with cerebral palsy. In addition to causing impairment in articulation, drooling also affects socialization, interpersonal relationships and integration into society for these children. There are various methods to assess drooling which measure directly the amount of saliva drooled. However the most convenient and popular method is the use of questionnaires which are mostly western based and need slight modification for the Indian scenario Aim-Validation of a modified questionnaire for the assessment of drooling in children with cerebral palsy. (Source: International Journ...
Source: International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology - June 19, 2018 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Anjana Job, P. Naina, Syed Kamran Asif, Maya Thomas, Mary John, Ajoy Mathew Varghese Source Type: research

Expression of surfactant Protein-A in the Haemophilus influenzae-induced otitis media in a rat model
The objective of this study was to investigate the expression and the role of surfactant protein A (SP-A) in the middle ear (ME) mucosa in response to bacterial infection in a rat model. Otitis media (OM) was induced by surgical inoculation of non-typeable Haemophilus influenza (NTHi) into the ME cavity of Sprague-Dawley rats. The rats were divided into an NTHi-induced OM group and a phosphate-buffered saline-injected control group. The NTHi-induced OM and control groups were subdivided into sets of 6 rats, one for each of the 6 time points (0, 1, 2, 4, 7, and 14 days post-inoculation), at which point the rats were euthani...
Source: International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology - June 19, 2018 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Gun Hee Yu, Hee Bok Kim, Seo Hyun Ko, Youn Woo Kim, Yun-Sung Lim, Seok-Won Park, Chang Gun Cho, Joo Hyun Park Source Type: research

Efficient Decellularization of Rabbit Trachea to Generate a Tissue Engineering Scaffold Biomatrix
The objectives of this study were: 1) to generate a tracheal extracellular matrix scaffold using an efficient decellularization process and 2) to characterize the decellularized scaffold to assess its suitability for tissue engineering applications. (Source: International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology)
Source: International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology - June 19, 2018 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Paul Hong, Michael Bezuhly, M. Elise Graham, Paul F. Gratzer Source Type: research

Predicting postoperative hemorrhage after pediatric tonsillectomy
I read with great interest the article by Hsueh et al. in a recent issue of the journal [1]. The authors performed a retrospective study on 17,326 children who underwent inpatient tonsillectomies and concluded that age, surgical indication, comorbidities, and drug administration were associated with readmission or reoperation. The authors should be congratulated for performing a well-designed study in an important topic (e.g., complications) in pediatric patients undergoing surgery [2,3]. Moreover, the need to reduce readmissions and perioperative costs is a very relevant topic in perioperative medicine [4,5]. (Source: Int...
Source: International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology - June 18, 2018 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Mark C. Kendall Tags: Letter to the Editor Source Type: research

Reply to the letter regarding "Population-based survey of inpatient pediatric tonsillectomy and postoperative hemorrhage in Taiwan, 1997-2012."
We thank Dr. Mark C. Kendall for his valuable comments on our population-based study, and the questions raised regarding methodological approach in this manuscript [1]. In Taiwan, the National Health Insurance covers 99% of country's 23 million inhabitants [2]. The National Health Insurance Research Database (NHIRD) in Taiwan allows researchers to conduct population-based epidemiologic analyses of diseases and procedures to facilitate daily practice of clinical physicians [2,3]. (Source: International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology)
Source: International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology - June 18, 2018 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Chia-Fan Lee, Chia-Hsuan Lee, Kun-Tai Kang Tags: Letter to the Editor Source Type: research

Vocal cord paralysis appears to be an acquired lesion in children with repaired esophageal atresia/tracheoesophageal fistula
Determine whether vocal cord paresis or paralysis (VCP/P) following surgical repair of congenital esophageal atresia/tracheoesophageal fistula (EA/TEF) is generally a primary anomaly, or is secondary to EA/TEF repair. (Source: International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology)
Source: International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology - June 18, 2018 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Thomas Kovesi, Federica Porcaro, Francesca Petreschi, Marilena Trozzi, Sergio Bottero, Renato Cutrera Source Type: research

Transcanal Incision and Drainage of a Parapharyngeal Abscess in a Pediatric Patient: A Novel Technique
We report a novel approach to an abscess that was drained through the external auditory canal (EAC). An otherwise healthy 2-year-old female presented with a 4-day history of fevers, decreased oral intake, neck stiffness, and voice changes. CT neck with contrast revealed a deep abscess in the left neck extending from the peritonsillar space into the parapharyngeal space in close proximity to the anterior aspect of the EAC. (Source: International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology)
Source: International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology - June 18, 2018 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Tyler R. Schwartz, Miranda D. Colletta, Michael E. McCormick Tags: Case Report Source Type: research

Diagnosing nontuberculous mycobacterial cervicofacial lymphadenitis in children: A systematic review
This study intends to gather the available evidence with respect to diagnosing NTM cervicofacial lymphadenitis. (Source: International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology)
Source: International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology - June 18, 2018 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: S.H. Willemse, M.A.E.M. Oomens, J. De Lange, L.H.E. Karssemakers Tags: Review Article Source Type: research