International journal of pediatric otorhinolaryngology
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Int. J. Pediatr. Otorhinolaryngol. · Apr 2013
Division of tongue tie as an outpatient procedure. Technique, efficacy and safety.
Assessment of the clinical presentations and the outcome of tongue tie division under local anesthesia. ⋯ Tongue tie division is a simple procedure with minimal complications. It can be undertaken under local anesthesia within first 3 months of life in the outpatient environment. Timely diagnosis, referral and treatment can make a difference in breast-feeding and weight gain.
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Int. J. Pediatr. Otorhinolaryngol. · Apr 2013
Review Case ReportsIntratonsillar abscess: 3 case reports and a review of the literature.
Intratonsillar abscess (ITA) is a rarely diagnosed infection occurring in both children and adults. Our objective is to review the presentation and management of intratonsillar abscesses. 3 case reports of intratonsillar abscess highlighting diagnostic, management and treatment strategies. We then present a review of the medical literature regarding ITAs. 2 children and 1 adult were found to have ITA. ⋯ CT scan may confirm the presence of an ITA. Management is similar to that of peritonsillar abscess. A full discussion of the clinical presentation, pathophysiology, management and a review of the current literature are presented.
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Int. J. Pediatr. Otorhinolaryngol. · Apr 2013
Randomized Controlled TrialThe effect of Tualang honey in enhancing post tonsillectomy healing process. An open labelled prospective clinical trial.
Tonsillectomy is a common operative procedure performed for tonsillar hypertrophy complicates with recurrent tonsillitis. Among the post tonsillectomy morbidities, post operative wound healing is of utmost importance to be effectively managed as it will interfere with patient recuperation from surgery. Tualang honey has been shown to accelerate wound healing in postoperative patients. ⋯ Tualang honey has positive effect in enhancing healing process in post tonsillectomy patient. It is easy to use topically, safe to consume orally and available at low cost locally. Overall it can be used as an excellent adjunct therapy for post operative patients.
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Int. J. Pediatr. Otorhinolaryngol. · Apr 2013
An alternative method of management of pediatric airway foreign bodies in the absence of rigid bronchoscopy.
Pediatric airway foreign body aspiration is a life-threatening clinical entity. The standard of care for managing this situation is endoscopic retrieval using rigid bronchoscopy. However in resource-limited settings rigid bronchoscopy may not be available. This retrospective case series describes the successful application of one treatment modality for pediatric airway foreign body. ⋯ Pediatric airway foreign body aspiration is a life-threatening clinical entity in any setting, but it presents unique challenges in resource-limited settings where rigid bronchoscopy is not available. This report presents one such treatment modality and utilizes a combination of flexible fiberoptic bronchoscopy and tracheotomy to treat such patients.