Annals of Otology, Rhinology &Laryngology, Ahead of Print. Objectives:Laryngomalacia is a common cause of stridor in infants and is associated with laryngopharyngeal reflux (LPR). Although pepsin in operative supraglottic lavage specimens is associated with severe laryngomalacia, detection of pepsin in oral secretions has not been demonstrated in an outpatient setting.Methods:Children <2 years old with laryngomalacia diagnosed by flexible laryngoscopy and children without stridor were selected....
Annals of Otology, Rhinology &Laryngology, Ahead of Print. Objectives:To compare preoperative temporal bone high-resolution computed tomography (HRCT) readings to intraoperative findings during exploratory tympanotomy for suspected cases of isolated congenital middle ear malformations (CMEMs) and summarize the malformations that can and cannot be diagnosed with HRCT.Methods:A retrospective study was conducted. All cases were confirmed as isolated CMEMs during surgery. Detailed clinical records...
Annals of Otology, Rhinology &Laryngology, Ahead of Print. Objectives:Preoperative maxillary sinus imaging findings have been suggested to be associated with complications and outcomes of sinus lift and dental implant procedures; nonetheless the evidence is controversial. The aim of this study was to examine the association between preoperative maxillary sinus imaging findings and outcomes of sinus lift and dental implant procedures in asymptomatic patients.Methods:We included all patients who...
Annals of Otology, Rhinology &Laryngology, Ahead of Print. Objectives:Tracheostomy care in leading pediatric hospitals is both multidisciplinary and comprehensive, including generalized care protocols and thorough family training programs. This level of care is more difficult in resource-limited settings lacking developed healthcare infrastructure and tracheostomy education among nursing and resident staff. The objective of this study was to improve pediatric tracheostomy care in resource-limited...
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