International journal of pediatric otorhinolaryngology
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Int. J. Pediatr. Otorhinolaryngol. · Nov 2013
Evaluation and management of pediatric near-hanging injury.
Children surviving a strangulation event are unique from adults in that they are at risk for significant airway compromise due to the smaller relative size of their airways. To date, no study has specifically evaluated the laryngeal findings and management of pediatric near-hanging patients. ⋯ Laryngeal examination should be standard of care for any child presenting after a near-hanging event.
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Int. J. Pediatr. Otorhinolaryngol. · Oct 2013
ReviewParents' experiences and views of caring for a child with a tracheostomy: a literature review.
To review the published/reported experiences and views of parents' whose child has had a tracheostomy. To date, no review has focused specifically on parents' experiences and views of having a child with a tracheostomy. ⋯ This review identifies a lack of qualitative research on parents' views of having a child with a tracheostomy. Issues surrounding parental management of tracheostomy require further investigation. This review has identified the need to elicit parents' longitudinal experiences of having a child with a tracheostomy.
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Int. J. Pediatr. Otorhinolaryngol. · Oct 2013
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative StudyThe effect of montelukast on wheal reactions in skin prick tests: a double-blind-placebo-controlled randomized trial.
It is well-known that number of drugs may interfere with wheal reactions in skin prick test. However, the effect of long-term use of montelukast, a cystenil leukotriene receptor antagonist, on skin prick test hasn't been full elucidated. The aim of present study was to demonstrate the effect of montelukast on skin prick tests (SPT). ⋯ Our results showed that montelukast had no effect on measurements of SPT. Thus, we concluded that there is no need to discontinue the treatment in order to perform SPT in patients receiving montelukast, even in those on montelukast treatment for at least 21 days.
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Int. J. Pediatr. Otorhinolaryngol. · Oct 2013
Foreign body aspiration in children: experience from 2624 patients.
The objective of this study is to analyze the epidemiological, clinical, radiological and endoscopic characteristics of pediatric foreign body aspiration in Algeria. ⋯ Foreign body aspiration is a real public health problem in Algeria. The best way to manage it is an early diagnosis and a rigid bronchoscopy removal under general anesthesia used by fully trained staff. The prevention of this domestic accident should consider the population lifestyle and cultural habits to be more effective.
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Int. J. Pediatr. Otorhinolaryngol. · Oct 2013
Preoperative cytology with molecular analysis to help guide surgery for pediatric thyroid nodules.
To discuss the use of molecular mutation analysis in the surgical management of pediatric thyroid nodules. ⋯ This series provides evidence that preoperative FNA with reflex molecular testing in pediatric thyroid nodules can help guide surgical decision making, reduce the need for repeat surgeries, and diminish the risk of complications from a staged procedure.