Otolaryngology--head and neck surgery : official journal of American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
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Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg · Mar 2002
Randomized Controlled Trial Clinical TrialDoes dexamethasone with preemptive analgesia improve pediatric tonsillectomy pain?
The study goal was to determine whether the combination of dexamethasone with preemptive analgesia has an additive effect in further improving recovery. ⋯ Dexamethasone does not significantly improve the morbidity of pediatric tonsillectomy when preemptive analgesia with ropivacaine and clonidine is used concurrently.
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Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg · Mar 2002
Case ReportsTracheal bronchus: classification, endoscopic analysis, and airway management.
Tracheal bronchus (bronchus suis) is an unusual congenital anomaly in which the right upper lobe has its origin in the trachea rather than distal to the carina. We sought to analyze the anatomy, presentation, and airway management principles of tracheal bronchi, and we present the first endoscopically documented tracheal diverticulum. ⋯ Otolaryngologists should be aware of the tracheal bronchus, to include classification, endoscopic analysis, and airway management of this uncommon anomaly. Bronchoscopy with selected radiographic imaging allows the otolaryngologist to fully evaluate the child with a tracheal bronchus and to present timely therapeutic options.