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141 Microbial profiling does not differentiate between childhood recurrent acute otitis media and chronic otitis media with effusion International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology , April 3, 2013 Clinical Article
142 Tongue base suspension in children with cerebral palsy and obstructive sleep apnea International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology , April 3, 2013 Clinical Article
143 Use of the Carbon Dioxide Laser for Tracheobronchial Lesions in Children JAMA Otolaryngology—Head & Neck Surgery, April 3, 2013 Clinical Article
144 Cochlear Implantation in Nontraditional Candidates: Preliminary Results in Adolescents With Asymmetric Hearing Loss Otology & Neurotology, April 3, 2013 Review Article
145 Early Literacy Gains in Children With Cochlear Implants Otology & Neurotology, April 3, 2013 Review Article
146 Quality of Life in Youth With Severe to Profound Sensorineural Hearing Loss Quality of Life in Deaf Youths JAMA Otolaryngology—Head & Neck Surgery, April 3, 2013 Clinical Article
147 Rare pediatric presentation of aneurysmal bone cyst with trabecular juvenile ossifying fibroma and ossifying fibroma International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology , April 3, 2013
148 Usher Syndrome: Characteristics and Outcomes of Pediatric Cochlear Implant Recipients Otology & Neurotology, April 2, 2013 Review Article
149 Communication Outcomes for Groups of Children Using Cochlear Implants Enrolled in Auditory-Verbal, Aural-Oral, and Bilingual-Bicultural Early Intervention Programs Otology & Neurotology, April 2, 2013 Review Article
150 Mandarin Consonant Contrast Recognition Among Children With Cochlear Implants or Hearing Aids and Normal-Hearing Children Otology & Neurotology, April 2, 2013 Review Article
151 Vestibular End-Organ Dysfunction in Children With Sensorineural Hearing Loss and Cochlear Implants: An Expanded Cohort and Etiologic Assessment Otology & Neurotology, April 2, 2013 Review Article
152 Reaching for Sound Measures: An Ecologically Valid Estimate of Spatial Hearing in 2- to 3-Year-Old Children With Bilateral Cochlear Implants Otology & Neurotology, April 2, 2013 Review Article
153 MRI for the diagnosis of recurrent middle ear cholesteatoma in children—can we optimize the technique? Preliminary study Pediatric Radiology, April 2, 2013 Clinical Article
154 Laryngeal pathologies as an etiologic factor of obstructive sleep apnea syndrome in children International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology , April 2, 2013 Clinical Article
155 Serum vitamin D levels in children with recurrent otitis media European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology, April 1, 2013 Clinical Article
156 The effect of Tualang honey in enhancing post tonsillectomy healing process. An open labelled prospective clinical trial International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology , April 1, 2013 Clinical Article
157 The cochlear nerve canal and internal auditory canal in children with normal cochlea but cochlear nerve deficiency Acta Radiologica, April 1, 2013 Clinical Article
158 A case of congenital heminasal hypoplasia with an intranasal cyst: An extremely rare occurrence International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology , April 1, 2013
159 Usability and performance characteristics of the pediatric air-Q intubating laryngeal airway Canadian Journal of Anesthesia, March 29, 2013 Clinical Article
160 Surgical and medical management for complications in 475 consecutive pediatric cochlear implantations International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology , March 29, 2013 Clinical Article
As published in Minerva Medica, the effective post-operative analgesic doses of nefopan, paracetamol, and combined nefopam + paracetamol were determined. The study involved 90 adults who underwent tonsillectomies. The effective doses of nefopam, paracetamol, and combined nefopam + paracetamol were 21.7 mg, 628 mg, and 8.9 mg + 265 mg (synergistic), respectively.
Read the article summaryAs published in Pediatric Anesthesia, the application of topical ketamine (20 mg) or tramadol (0.8 ml) to the tonsillar fossae for 5 min following tonsillectomy in children (n=60) reduced pain and the requirement for rescue analgesia.
Read the article summaryAs published in Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention, patients with hay fever and asthma have a reduced risk of colorectal mortality (RR = 0.79-0.90) and colorectal incidence (RR = 0.90).
Read the article summary1 Factors contributing to cost in partial versus total tonsillectomy The Laryngoscope, March 26, 2013
2 Tracheal repair in children: reduction of mortality with advent of slide tracheoplasty ANZ Journal of Surgery, May 1, 2013 Review Article
3 Does day case pediatric tonsillectomy increase postoperative pain compared to overnight stay pediatric tonsillectomy? A prospective comparative audit Paediatric Anaesthesia, May 29, 2013
4 Deep cervical lymph node hypertrophy: A new paradigm in the understanding of pediatric obstructive sleep apnea The Laryngoscope, May 13, 2013
5 Interventions for the prevention of postoperative ear discharge after insertion of ventilation tubes (grommets) in children Cochrane Reviews, May 9, 2013 Evidence Based Medicine
6 The management of recurrent croup in children The Journal of Laryngology & Otology, May 22, 2013
7 Endoscopic intranasal surgery for congenital nasolacrimal duct obstruction--A new approach International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology , May 17, 2013
8 Pre-emptive triple analgesia protocol for tonsillectomy pain control in children: double-blind, randomised, controlled, clinical trial The Journal of Laryngology & Otology, March 14, 2013
9 Postoperative pain, nausea and vomiting following adeno-tonsillectomy - a long-term follow-up Paediatric Anaesthesia, May 16, 2013
10 Does Adenotonsillectomy really reduced clinic visits for pediatric upper respiratory tract infections- A national database study in Taiwan International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology , April 19, 2013
11 Paediatric otogenic lateral sinus thrombosis: Therapeutic management, outcome and thrombophilic evaluation International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology , May 22, 2013
12 Correlations between polysomnographic and lateral airway radiograph measurements in paediatric obstructive sleep apnoea Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health, May 2, 2013
13 Adenotonsillectomy for sleep-disordered breathing in a predominantly obese pediatric population International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology , April 4, 2013
14 Day-case tonsillectomy for children in Glasgow: the impact of changing indications and deprivation The Journal of Laryngology & Otology, March 6, 2013
15 Serum vitamin D levels in children with recurrent otitis media European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology, April 1, 2013
16 Functional respiratory imaging as a tool to assess upper airway patency in children with obstructive sleep apnea Sleep Medicine, April 30, 2013
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Division of tongue tie as an outpatient procedure. Technique, efficacy and safety
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18 Universal screening of newborns to detect hearing impairment--Is it necessary? International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology , May 17, 2013
19 Bronchial hyperresponsiveness in pediatric rhinitis patients: The difference between allergic and nonallergic rhinitis The American Journal of Rhinology & Allergy, May 28, 2013
20 Evaluation of unilateral sensorineural hearing loss in the pediatric patient International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology , May 20, 2013 Review Article
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