Antiviral treatment is associated with improved hearing outcomes in neonates presenting with cCMV and symptomatic central nervous system involvement.
Does Adherence to Early Infant Hearing Intervention Guidelines Positively Impact Pediatric Speech Outcomes?
Adherence to meeting EHDI 1-3-6 diagnostic and intervention guidelines has a compelling effect on pediatric language development based on recent literature.
When Should Pediatric Septoplasty Be Performed for Nasal Airway Obstruction?
Septoplasty should be performed in patients with functional problems related to congenital anomalies or trauma.
Does Supraglottoplasty Improve Outcomes in Children with Laryngomalacia?
Current retrospective studies and meta-analyses support the thesis that SGP improves PSG measures in children with congenital laryngomalacia and sleep dependent laryngomalacia.
Mild Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Children: What Is the Best Management Option?
Multiple therapeutic options may be effective for treating mild pediatric OSA including observation, management with anti-inflammatory medications, and surgery.
Should Children with an Enlarged Vestibular Aqueduct Be Restricted from Contact Sports?
Patients with EVA are commonly discouraged from playing contact sports due to concerns about a possible risk for sudden hearing drops or vestibular dysfunction following even minor head trauma.
Does Intraglandular Injection of Botulinum Toxin Improve Pediatric Sialorrhea?
Botulinum toxin injection may be ideal, especially for patients who are candidates for injections under local anesthesia.
When Should You Perform Injection Medialization for Pediatric Unilateral Vocal Fold Immobility?
Injection medialization with a temporary injectable can improve symptoms of hoarseness, dysphonia, feeding difficulties, and aspiration in pediatric patients with unilateral VFI.
Should Infants Who Fail their Newborn Hearing Screen Undergo Cytomegalovirus Testing?
Given the current evidence available, it is recommended that infants who fail their newborn hearing screening should undergo CMV testing.
What Is the Optimal Age to Repair Tympanic Membrane Perforations in Pediatric Patients?
Does age directly mediate the perforation closure, hearing, or complication outcomes after tympanic membrane perforation repair in pediatric patients?