Identifying High‐Risk Children Safe for Same‐Day Discharge After Tonsillectomy
ABSTRACT Objective Current guidelines recommend overnight admission for children with severe obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and obesity undergoing tonsillectomy, although most have uneventful postoperative courses. We aimed to identify low‐risk subgroups within this high‐risk population who may be candidates for same‐day discharge. Methods Retrospective
Amy Ho +9 more
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From Heterogeneity to Precision: Endotypic Traits in Pediatric Obstructive Sleep Apnea. [PDF]
Narang I, Au CT.
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Utility of Preoperative Cardiac Workup for Children With Very Severe Obstructive Sleep Apnea
In this retrospective study, we aimed to examine the prevalence and utility of obtaining a preoperative cardiac workup in children with very severe obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) prior to adenotonsillectomy. Of 144 patients with very severe OSA, 38 patients (26.4%) underwent a preoperative cardiac workup, and three of those 38 had abnormal findings ...
Danny A. Elias +3 more
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Controlled Prospective Evidence of Rapid Maxillary Expansion Efficacy in Pediatric Obstructive Sleep Apnea: A Systematic Review Update. [PDF]
Fernández-Barriales M +5 more
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MicrotiaGPT: Appraisal of Microtia Care Recommendations From an Artificially Intelligent Chatbot
ABSTRACT Objective Evaluate the accuracy, comprehensiveness, and similarity to provider response of ChatGPT‐4o in providing patient education regarding microtia and aural atresia management. Methods Ten standardized inquiries were created across three domains (General Information, Hearing/Anatomy, Treatment Decision‐Making) and entered into ChatGPT‐4o.
Oluwatobiloba Ayo‐Ajibola +4 more
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Respiratory mechanic instability in evaluating the effectiveness of adenotonsillectomy for pediatric obstructive sleep apnea. [PDF]
Choi JH, Lee Y, Shin S, Ha TK, Lee SA.
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The Association of Steroids and Pediatric Post‐Tonsillectomy Recovery: A Retrospective Review
ABSTRACT Objectives Pain, dehydration, and bleeding remain significant concerns for pediatric tonsillectomy patients. The literature is sparse on potential effects of postoperative, outpatient steroid prescribing practices among the post‐tonsillectomy pediatric population.
Sathvik Suryadevara +7 more
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Assessing subtle brain injury related to cognitive impairment in obese pediatric obstructive sleep apnea using 3D MRI texture analysis. [PDF]
Tafreshi S +4 more
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ABSTRACT Objective To evaluate the feasibility, safety, and clinical outcomes of transcervical epiglottic suspension in respiratory support‐dependent infants with Type III laryngomalacia. Methods This retrospective case series at a single‐center tertiary children's hospital included consecutive infants with endoscopically confirmed Type III ...
Weiguang Yang +6 more
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Long-Term Changes Following Orthopedic Mandibular Advancement Therapy in Pediatric Obstructive Sleep Apnea: a 7-Year Follow-up Study. [PDF]
Aydil SK +5 more
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