There are few data to support primary surgical reduction of the inferior turbinates in the pediatric patient.
Surgical Indications for Pediatric Turbinate Reduction: Arguments For and Against
Although little prospective data exist evaluating surgical turbinate reduction for chronic pediatric sinusitis and rhinitis, some otolaryngologists do perform the procedure on patients for whom medical therapy has been aggressively tried but clinical symptoms persist.
Failed Extubation in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
Neonates with younger gestational age and lower birth weight are more likely to fail extubation and to require earlier surgical airway intervention, according to an April 28 presentation by University of Texas Medical School, Houston, researchers at the American Society of Pediatric Otolaryngology program at the Combined Otolaryngology Spring Meeting.
Meningitis Vaccine Leads to Greater Reduction in Ear Infections
Approximately 80% of children three years of age and younger are affected by otitis media, with treatment costs estimated at more than $5 billion per year.
Former AAOA Heads Take on Allergic Rhinitis
An expert panel containing three former American Academy of Otolaryngic Allergy presidents recently provided a look at the future of allergic rhinitis, as well as a refresher on how best to treat it.
Pediatric Ear Infections: Watchful Waiting May Be the Best Strategy
Pediatric Recurrent Respiratory Papillomatosis: Fighting the Battle of a Rare But Serious Disease
Recurrent Respiratory Papillomatosis: Much Has Been Done, but a Long Road Lies Ahead
Recurrent respiratory papillomatosis (RRP) remains a devastating disease for pediatric patients.
Recurrent Respiratory Papillomatosis: Researchers Advancing Toward Prevention
Recurrent respiratory papillomatosis (RRP) begins with a pretty small virus, relatively speaking, but it can lead to some pretty big problems for both the patient and the treating physician.
