International journal of pediatric otorhinolaryngology
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Int. J. Pediatr. Otorhinolaryngol. · Apr 2002
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study Clinical TrialA preventive measure for otitis media in children with upper respiratory tract infections.
Recurrent upper respiratory tract infections (URTI) are very common in patients of all ages. Rhinitis, bronchitis, chronic sinusitis and otitis appear to be the prevalent forms of recurrent respiratory infections in the paediatric population. The aim of treatment is so the solution of the respiratory pathology and the also the prevention of their complications. ⋯ Serum concentrations of immunoglobulins were significantly increased in Immucytal. For both evaluations, a significant difference between treatment groups was found (P>0.001). Preventive strategies, such as ribosomal immunotherapy, may represent a valid alternative approach.
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Int. J. Pediatr. Otorhinolaryngol. · Feb 2002
Clinical TrialThe effect of ketoprofen on recovery after tonsillectomy in children: a 3-week follow-up study.
To evaluate recovery after tonsillectomy in children, and to determine the safety and efficacy of ketoprofen in pain treatment after discharge. ⋯ The main problem after tonsillectomy is significant pain that may last 9 days or longer after surgery. Ketoprofen combined with paracetamol-codeine seems to provide a sufficient analgesia, but before ketoprofen may be recommended for children during tonsillectomy a larger study is needed to show whether or not ketoprofen increases the hemorrhage rate.
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Int. J. Pediatr. Otorhinolaryngol. · Feb 2002
Case ReportsTracheobronchial rupture: a considerable risk for young teenagers.
Tracheobronchial (TB) ruptures are ten times lower in children than in adults. Despite its rarity in the literature, we found that it is as common as in adults in our series. We investigated TB ruptures in childhood regarding age, trauma presentation, injury localization and treatment options. ⋯ False negative bronchoscopic results increase when additional injuries accompany. TB ruptures should be always taken into consideration after blunt chest trauma. Early or late repair of the lesion should be decided depending on the patient's clinical course.
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Int. J. Pediatr. Otorhinolaryngol. · Feb 2002
Case ReportsMagnetic removal of a nasal foreign body.
We describe a case of metallic nasal foreign body removal from a child with the aid of a permanent magnet. This is the first documented case of such a technique as far as we are aware. Magnets may prove invaluable in the removal of metallic nasal foreign bodies particularly in children and avoid the need for a general anaesthetic. A brief review of the use of magnets to remove foreign bodies is included.
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Int. J. Pediatr. Otorhinolaryngol. · Jan 2002
Comparative StudyThe feasibility of office-based laser-assisted tympanic membrane fenestration with tympanostomy tube insertion: the duPont Hospital experience.
To determine the feasibility of inserting tympanostomy tubes in children using office-based laser-assisted tympanic membrane fenestration. ⋯ Office-based laser-assisted tympanic membrane fenestration with tympanostomy tube insertion is a safe and effective alternative to tube placement in the operating room. The outcome compares favorably with previously published data.