International journal of pediatric otorhinolaryngology
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Int. J. Pediatr. Otorhinolaryngol. · Apr 2009
WITHDRAWN: Obstructive sleep apnea and snoring in children.
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Int. J. Pediatr. Otorhinolaryngol. · Apr 2009
Randomized Controlled Trial Multicenter StudyA prospective multi-centre randomised controlled trial comparing PlasmaKnife with bipolar dissection tonsillectomy: evaluating an emerging technology.
To clinically evaluate and compare the PlasmaKnife to bipolar electrocautery in paediatric tonsillectomy. ⋯ Our study has found no significant advantage to PlasmaKnife over bipolar diathermy tonsillectomy. However, this preliminary study finds PlasmaKnife to be an interesting instrument and may warrant a larger randomised study to evaluate the potential advantages.
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Int. J. Pediatr. Otorhinolaryngol. · Apr 2009
Diagnostic challenges of laryngeal papillomatosis and its implications among children in developing country.
To create an awareness of laryngeal papillomatosis in children and the implications of its mismanagement among the general practitioner and paediatricians, and to offer suggestions on its diagnostic techniques. ⋯ Laryngeal papillomatosis misdiagnosis and mismanagement were common in our environment due to clinicians not being conversant with the disease entity. It should therefore be considered an important differential diagnosis in children with laryngeal symptoms to improve its clinical outcome. Otorhinolaryngologists should always be involved early without delay in the management.
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Int. J. Pediatr. Otorhinolaryngol. · Apr 2009
Non-invasive ventilation in children with upper airway obstruction.
The aim of this paper is to highlight our experience with the use of non-invasive positive pressure ventilation (NIPPV) in children, neonates and pre-term infants with upper airway obstruction. ⋯ The use of NIPPV in children with upper airway obstruction can be a safe and effective alternative to invasive mechanical ventilation. NIPPV can potentially be beneficial in avoiding prolonged invasive ventilation, avoiding tracheostomy, stabilizing the airway after extubation or decannulation, and management of obstructive sleep apnoea.