Downstream Impact of a Sleep Surgery Program; Optimizing Patient Care and Generating Clinical Volume
ABSTRACT Objectives In recent years, a growing number of Otolaryngologists have incorporated the management of sleep disorders into their practice. We aim to assess the downstream impact of a Sleep Surgery division within a department of Otolaryngology.
Sruti Tekumalla +4 more
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THE EFFECT OF DEXAMETHASONE ON POST TONSILLECTOMY MORBIDITIES IN CHILDREN [PDF]
This study aimed to evaluate the effect of preoperative single dose of Dexamethasone on postoperative morbidities in children undergoing tonsillectomy.
Raid Yaqoub Yousef, Saffaa Khalaf Faleh
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A Scoping Review of Recurrent Post‐Tonsillectomy Hemorrhage in Children
The goal of this scoping review was to analyze the incidence and risk factors for recurrent peritonsillar hemorrhage (PTH), and to map existing evidence to identify knowledge gaps. CINAHL, Cochrane Library, Embase, Google Scholar, and Ovid Medline were searched.
Kathleen R. Billings +3 more
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Effect of Stimulus Duration on the Electrogustometric Threshold
ABSTRACT Objective Electrogustometry (EGM)—the psychophysical measurement of human taste function by the application of weak electric currents to taste bud fields—has proved useful in clinical and research settings. Although EGM detection thresholds have been reported to be sensitive to stimulus duration, studies differ on this point and have not been ...
Toshi Matsuda, Richard L. Doty
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Vascular Supply of Laryngeal Paragangliomas: Case Report and Systematic Review
ABSTRACT Objective Laryngeal paragangliomas are rare, highly vascularized, neuroendocrine tumors. Although surgical resection of these vascular neoplasms is associated with a known risk of significant hemorrhage, the vascular supply of laryngeal paragangliomas has been poorly characterized. Data Sources MEDLINE Ovid, Embase, Scopus, and Google Scholar.
Jane Y. Tong +3 more
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The Effect of Ketamine on Posttonsillectomy Pain in Children: A Clinical Trial [PDF]
Introduction: Tonsillectomy is one of the most common surgical operations and has such complications as pain, hemorrhage and laryngospasm. Pain management is of vital importance in order to reduce the suffering and restlessness in children having ...
انتظاری, مسعود +3 more
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Post-tonsillectomy bleeding in Malta [PDF]
Patients presenting with post-tonsillectomy haemorrhage are frequently readmitted to hospital, usually for observation, but surgical intervention may sometimes be necessary.
Borg Xuereb, Hermann K. +2 more
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Phase 2 trial of montelukast for prevention of pain in sickle cell disease. [PDF]
Cysteinyl leukotrienes (CysLTs) are lipid mediators of inflammation. In patients with sickle cell disease (SCD), levels of CysLTs are increased compared with controls and associated with a higher rate of hospitalization for pain. We tested the hypothesis
Brandow, Amanda +9 more
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Malocclusion and rhinitis in children: an easy-going relationship or a yet to be resolved paradox? A systematic literature revision [PDF]
Objective: The relation between nasal flow and malocclusion represents a practical concern to pediatricians, otorhinolaryngologists, orthodontists, allergists and speech therapists.
Brindisi, Giulia +11 more
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General Anesthetic Exposure in the Management of Pediatric Subglottic Stenosis
ABSTRACT Objectives This study describes time spent under general anesthesia (GA) and number of procedures in children with subglottic stenosis (SGS) treated with endoscopic balloon dilation (EBD), laryngotracheal reconstruction (LTR), or both. Methods Children treated for SGS surgically between November 2014 through August 2020 were included. Patients
Kevin Koss +4 more
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