Post-tonsillectomy hemorrhage is a common and potentially life-threatening complication but there is no statistically significant increase in risk at the low or high range of commonly used clinical dosages.
Are Biologics Viable Options for Treating Pediatric Illness?
Physician experts at the 2022 Triological Society Combined Sections Meeting discussed biologic therapy options for pediatrics chronic rhinosinusitis with polyps and recurrent respiratory papillomatosis.
Adenotonsillectomy Is Likely to Resolve Central Sleep Apnea in Most Children with OSA
Although OSA is known to lead to arousals and central apneas, no study has identified factors associated with CSA improvement following adenotonsillectomy.
Early Otolaryngology Evaluation Advised for Neonates with Esophageal Atresia/ Tracheoesophageal Fistula
Patients with EA/TEF frequently have aerodigestive sequelae, suggesting the need for early otolaryngology evaluation in their care.
These New Developments in Otolaryngology Are Revolutionizing the Management of Pediatric Patients
Here’s a look at some of the latest developments in pediatric otolaryngology.
When Should a Retained Tympanostomy Tube Be Removed?
Currently, there are no guidelines for the management of retained tubes in asymptomatic patients. Should they be removed?
How To: Catheter-Guided Basket Removal of a Difficult-to-Reach Pediatric Airway Foreign Body
Use of a bent flexible suction catheter to guide a urological wire basket during rigid bronchoscopy is a feasible technique for foreign body removal in the distal pediatric airway.
Single Visit Surgery an Appealing Option for Tympanostomy Tube Placement in Children with Recurrent Acute Otitis Media
Single visit surgery for tympanostomy tube placement offers convenience and cost savings to family members, and marketing efforts promoting this option are effective.
Pediatric Pain and Opioids: How to Respond When a Patient Is Still in Pain After a Tonsillectomy
Experts in a session at the American Academy of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery’s (AAO-HNS) 2021 Annual Meeting said prescribing opioids to children can be a risky way to respond.
Adenotonsillectomy Does Not Alter Risk of Upper Airway Infections in Children
The palatine tonsils and adenoids are also lymphoid tissues that may help defend against infections of the upper respiratory tract, bringing into question whether tonsillectomy or adenoidectomy might hinder immune response.
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