International journal of pediatric otorhinolaryngology
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Int. J. Pediatr. Otorhinolaryngol. · May 2019
Pediatric preseptal and orbital cellulitis: A 10-year experience.
Characterize clinical features, epidemiology and treatment of hospitalized pediatric cases of preseptal and orbital cellulitis. ⋯ Identification of orbital involvement signs suggested orbital cellulitis. We emphasize the impact of dental abscess as a predisposing factor for preseptal cellulitis. Repeated imaging had no impact on treatment or outcome. A high percentage of patients was treated with steroids despite their controversial use.
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Int. J. Pediatr. Otorhinolaryngol. · May 2019
Identification of four novel mutations in MYO7A gene and their association with nonsyndromic deafness and Usher Syndrome 1B.
MYO7A gene has been shown to be associated with Usher syndrome 1B and nonsyndromic deafness. Although a lot of mutations have been reported in MYO7A gene, novel MYO7A mutations are continuously to be identified. ⋯ Four novel MYO7A mutations were identified in the present study. These findings provided new evidence for the genetic counseling of Usher syndrome 1B and nonsyndromic deafness.
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Int. J. Pediatr. Otorhinolaryngol. · May 2019
Simulation-based education to improve emergency management skills in caregivers of tracheostomy patients.
Children with tracheostomies are medically complex and may be discharged with limited and variably trained home nursing support. When faced with emergencies at home, caregivers must often take the lead role in management, and many lack experience with troubleshooting these emergencies prior to initial discharge. ⋯ Identification of skills and knowledge gaps prior to discharge allows for targeted re-education in emergency management.