Otolaryngology--head and neck surgery : official journal of American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
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Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg · Nov 2016
Primary Caregiver Perception of Pain Control following Pediatric Adenotonsillectomy: A Cross-Sectional Survey.
To (1) review pain medications prescribed following pediatric adenotonsillectomy (T&A), (2) identify pain medications reported to be helpful, and (3) compare parent-reported outcomes among various combinations of pain medications. ⋯ For pediatric T&A, significant variation exists in the management of postoperative pain. Parents of children given ibuprofen reported less pain than those given narcotics with and without ibuprofen. Further studies are needed to identify the optimal pain regimen for children after T&A.
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Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg · Nov 2016
Geniculate Ganglion Tumors: Clinical Presentation and Surgical Results.
Facial nerve tumors are rare lesions mostly located in the geniculate ganglion. This study aims to compare those tumors limited to the geniculate ganglion in terms of clinical features and postoperative outcomes. ⋯ Differences in clinical presentations could help in establishing the good therapeutic option depending on the tumor type. Surgery, when indicated, is safe and effective, and postoperative outcomes are not related to tumor type.
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Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg · Nov 2016
Observational StudyDecisional Conflict and Regret in Parents Whose Children Undergo Tonsillectomy.
To determine if decisional regret (DR) in parents following tonsillectomy/adenotonsillectomy (TA) in their children is related to preoperative decisional conflict, perceived outcome of surgery, complications of surgery, or other factors. ⋯ Preoperative DC is likely the most important factor in determining parental DR after the child undergoes TA.