International journal of pediatric otorhinolaryngology
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Int. J. Pediatr. Otorhinolaryngol. · Dec 2006
Rigid tracheobronchoscopy in the management of airway foreign bodies: 10 years experience in Kosovo.
To review the incidence of tracheobronchial foreign body aspiration in the population of Kosovo and to evaluate the clinical features and management of tracheobronchial foreign body aspiration during a 10-year period. ⋯ Rigid bronchoscopy represents a safe and effective tool in the management of foreign body aspiration. However, the high percentage of false-negative results on chest radiography in our series warrants further investigation.
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Int. J. Pediatr. Otorhinolaryngol. · Dec 2006
Outcomes of reduced postoperative stay following outpatient pediatric tonsillectomy.
To assess outcomes of reduced postoperative recovery room observation times and associated complication rates following outpatient pediatric adenotonsillectomy at a tertiary care medical center outpatient facility over a 7.5-year period. ⋯ Very brief postoperative observation periods following outpatient pediatric adenotonsillectomy may be considered safe, without added risk nor increased short-term or long-term complications. While individual cases may merit prolonged postoperative observation periods, the majority of study patients had no postoperative complications despite shorter recovery room stays than described in prior reports. These data support safety and efficacy of reduced postoperative stays. Our data should be considered in order to increase the efficiency and cost effectiveness of outpatient surgery centers where such procedures are performed.