Recommendations clarify optimal use of tubes, perioperative assessment of patients, postsurgical care
Does Balloon Catheter Sinuplasty Have a Role in the Surgical Management of Pediatric Sinus Disease?
Balloon catheter sinuplasty appears safe for use among pediatric patients with chronic recurrent sinusitis
A Better Method for Diagnosing Midline Neck Masses
Otolaryngology Research Increasingly Supports Genetic Screening to Evaluate Pediatric Hearing Loss
Is Cartilage Preferable to Fascia Myringoplasty in Children?
Cartilage grafting has comparable postoperative hearing results to traditional fascia grafting in pediatric patients, as well as improvement in long-term closure of the tympanic membrane
2013 CPT Code Changes May Impact Your Practice
New Current Procedural Terminology codes, including codes for reporting pediatric sleep studies and intraoperative neurophysiology monitoring, are now available.
Post-Tonsillectomy Taste Disorders Rare but Present
Although rare, long-term taste complications following tonsillectomy may indicate a need for more pre-op counseling and post-op follow-up
Pediatric Tonsillectomies on the Rise
Tips for Treating Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Irrigation
Nasal irrigation can be an effective therapy for chronic rhinosinusitis, provided patients—especially children—are shown safe and proper irrigation techniques
Testing Recommendation for Children with Sleep-Disordered Breathing
Before determining the need for tonsillectomy, it is highly beneficial to refer children with sleep-disordered breathing for polysomnography (PSG)