Otolaryngology--head and neck surgery : official journal of American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
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Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg · Aug 2005
Multicenter Study Comparative StudyPediatric tracheotomies in an Asian population: the Singapore experience.
Over the past 2 decades, tracheotomy in children and infants has evolved from a primarily emergent procedure for upper airway obstruction into a semielective procedure for airway access in assisted ventilation. We present a 12-year retrospective review of tracheotomies performed in the pediatric population in Singapore. ⋯ Tracheotomy is a relatively safe procedure in children and infants. Lower decannulation rates and the evolving role of tracheotomy for early access in assisted ventilation permits earlier discharge with tracheotomy in situ.
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Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg · Aug 2005
Comparative StudyDoes hydrogen peroxide mouthwash improve the outcome of secondary post-tonsillectomy bleed? A 10-year review.
To determine whether hydrogen peroxide (H(2)O(2)) mouthwash influences the outcome of secondary post-tonsillectomy hemorrhage in children. ⋯ This study does not support the common practice of treating post-tonsillectomy hemorrhage with H(2)O(2).
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Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg · Aug 2005
Comparative StudyStandard anesthetic technique for middle ear surgical procedures: a comparison of desflurane and sevoflurane.
This study was designed to compare desflurane and sevoflurane anesthesia for middle ear microsurgery. ⋯ Short-acting inhalational anesthetics produce excellent operating conditions and reduce costs for otologic surgery.
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Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg · May 2005
Outcome of adenotonsillectomy for obstructive sleep apnea in children under 3 years.
To study the outcome of adenotonsillectomy for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in children less than 3 years of age. ⋯ B-2.