Arch Otolaryngol
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Comparative Study Clinical Trial
Localization of regional lymph nodes in melanomas of the head and neck.
To study the efficacy of gamma-probe radiolocalization of the first draining (sentinel) lymph node (SLN) in stage N0 melanoma of the head and neck and to evaluate its potential role in the staging and treatment of this disease. ⋯ Gamma-probe radiolocalization and resection of the radiolabeled SLN is a simple and reliable method of staging regional lymph nodes and determining the need for elective lymphadenectomy.
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To compare the postoperative course and complications after tonsillectomy or tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy in children with Down syndrome (group 1) with the postoperative course and complications in children in a control group (group 2). ⋯ Although tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy can be performed safely in children with Down syndrome, the rate of postoperative respiratory complications is higher and the duration until adequate oral intake is resumed is longer. We therefore recommend that children with Down syndrome be admitted to the hospital overnight after undergoing tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy.