International journal of pediatric otorhinolaryngology
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Int. J. Pediatr. Otorhinolaryngol. · Sep 2006
Ear, nose and throat foreign bodies in Melanesian children: an analysis of 1037 cases.
Occurrence of foreign bodies (FBs) in ear, nose and throat (ENT) in children are not uncommon in clinical practice. We described our experience with ENT foreign bodies in Melanesian children. ⋯ Otolaryngological foreign bodies in children are common. For early diagnosis a high index of suspicion has to be maintained by pediatric otolaryngologist.
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Int. J. Pediatr. Otorhinolaryngol. · Aug 2006
ReviewViral upper respiratory tract infections in young children with emphasis on acute otitis media.
Viral upper respiratory infection is the most common reason for seeking medical care for children. Recurrent viral respiratory infections and subsequent complications (e.g. acute otitis media (AOM)) are a burden for children, their families and society. Over the past decade, our knowledge on the significance of respiratory viruses has broadened remarkably. ⋯ Methods for detection analysis of respiratory viruses are developing making both the diagnosis and epidemiological investigations of respiratory infections easier. Accurate diagnosis of respiratory infections and awareness of possible viral etiology could reduce the use of antibiotics. Etiologic studies of viral infections are becoming increasingly important, with the emergence of new antiviral drugs and vaccines.
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Int. J. Pediatr. Otorhinolaryngol. · Aug 2006
Bilateral epistaxis in children: efficacy of bilateral septal cauterization with silver nitrate.
To evaluate the rate of control of epistaxis in patients with bilateral complaints using silver nitrate and to assess short-term complications from this therapy. ⋯ Bilateral epistaxis can be treated at a single visit with bilateral silver nitrate therapy in children. This treatment is highly effective, well-tolerated, and appears to have a low rate of complications.
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Int. J. Pediatr. Otorhinolaryngol. · Jul 2006
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative StudyRopivacaine compared to bupivacaine for post-tonsillectomy pain relief in children: a randomized controlled study.
To compare the effects of ropivacaine and bupivacaine on post-tonsillectomy pain in children. ⋯ Local ropivacaine infiltration is a safe and effective method and equivalent to bupivacaine for post-tonsillectomy pain.
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Int. J. Pediatr. Otorhinolaryngol. · Jul 2006
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative StudyEffects of sevoflurane and TIVA with propofol on middle ear pressure.
To evaluate the effects of sevoflurane and TIVA with propofol on middle ear pressure and to show the importance of anesthesia without using any inhalational agents during middle ear surgery. ⋯ Sevoflurane may increase the middle ear pressure and TIVA with propofol may be used in middle ear operations more safely than sevoflurane.