Arch Otolaryngol
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Comparative Study
Comparison of polygraphic parameters in children with adenotonsillar hypertrophy with vs without obstructive sleep apnea.
To compare the polygraphic parameters in children with adenotonsillar hypertrophy (ATH) with vs without obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). ⋯ Obstructive sleep apnea should be considered a disorder on the continuum of ATH. To our knowledge, our results clearly and for the first time demonstrate that more severe respiratory disturbances seem to be important risk factors for ATH to develop into OSA in children.
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Multicenter Study
Radiographic classification of temporal bone fractures: clinical predictability using a new system.
To compare the traditional system of radiographic classification of temporal bone fractures (transverse vs longitudinal vs oblique) with a newer system (otic capsule violating vs otic capsule sparing) with respect to their ability to predict sequelae of temporal bone trauma. ⋯ The traditional radiographic classification system failed to demonstrate clinical predictability in our series. Furthermore, the newer system of classification (otic capsule sparing vs otic capsule violating) demonstrated statistically significant predictive ability for serious clinical outcomes associated with temporal bone fractures.
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To test the hypothesis that comorbidity, performance of concurrent sleep apnea procedures in addition to uvulopalatopharyngoplasty, body mass index, apnea-hypopnea index, and lowest oxygen saturation are risk factors for serious perioperative complications after uvulopalatopharyngoplasty. ⋯ Apnea-hypopnea index, body mass index, and medical comorbidity were each associated with serious complication; however, the low complication rate precluded demonstration of associations independent of each other. Concurrent retrolingual procedures were also associated with serious complication, but the cumulative risk of separate retrolingual procedures is unknown.
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Randomized controlled trial of harmonic scalpel use during thyroidectomy.
To compare operative factors, postoperative outcomes, and surgical complications of thyroidectomy when using the harmonic scalpel (HS) vs conventional hemostasis (CH). ⋯ Use of the HS may reduce postoperative pain, drainage volume, and transient hypocalcemia in patients undergoing thyroidectomy. Shorter operative times and improved outcomes might justify the cost of the HS compared with that of CH.
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Efficacy of sucralfate in the postoperative management of uvulopalatopharyngoplasty: a double-blind, randomized, controlled study.
To evaluate the effectiveness of sucralfate in influencing throat pain, otalgia, analgesic requirement, bleeding, mucosal recovery, and incidence of postoperative bleeding in patients undergoing uvulopalatopharyngoplasty. ⋯ Although sucralfate therapy may not provide complete analgesia after uvulopalatopharyngoplasty, it may reduce the amount of analgesic required, thus preventing dose-related adverse effects from the analgesic agent. It can also significantly reduce the total number of days needed to return to normal daily activities (P=.41).