International journal of pediatric otorhinolaryngology
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Int. J. Pediatr. Otorhinolaryngol. · Sep 2012
Prevalence of habitual snoring and associated neurocognitive consequences among Chilean school aged children.
To assess the prevalence of habitual snoring and symptoms of sleep disordered breathing (SDB) and their association with neurocognitive consequences in school-aged children. ⋯ There was a high prevalence of habitual snoring and symptoms of SDB in this survey of Chilean children, being among the highest reported. The presence of habitual snoring and an abnormal SDB questionnaire were associated with poor academic performance and hyperactive behavior.
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Int. J. Pediatr. Otorhinolaryngol. · Sep 2012
Pott's puffy tumor in pediatric age group: a retrospective study.
To study the etiology, clinical features and treatment outcomes of pediatric Pott's puffy tumor (PPT). ⋯ PPT is a complicated infection of frontal sinusitis and trauma that requires broad spectrum antibiotics and surgical treatment. Diagnosis is made by high clinical suspicion of this condition and confirmed by CECT. Early treatment results in favorable outcomes and decreases the risk of further complications.
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Int. J. Pediatr. Otorhinolaryngol. · Sep 2012
Case ReportsPeripheral facial palsy after adenotonsillectomy in children.
Transient facial palsy is a rare complication after adenotonsillectomy. In this study, we report two cases who developed unilateral peripheral facial palsy immediately after adenotonsillectomy. ⋯ We assumed the possible mechanism was deep infiltration of the local anesthetics into parapharyngeal space and then the direct action on the facial nerve. Therefore, we suggest three policies to avoid this complication: (1) inject the local anesthetics exactly into peritonsillar space, (2) avoid repeated injections or overdose, (3) slowly and gently inject the local anesthetics.