Turbinate surgery in pediatric patients: A worldwide survey.

OBJECTIVE: Impaired nasal breathing is a common condition among pediatric patients, being rhinitis the most common cause. In recent years, turbinate surgery, mainly turbinate radiofrequency ablation (TRA), has increased in popularity amongst pediatric otolaryngologists and rhinologists as a safe and useful technique to address turbinate hypertrophy in pediatric patients. The present paper is designed with the aim of assessing the current worldwide clinical practice regarding turbinate surgery in pediatric patients. METHODS: The questionnaire was developed based on previous researches, by a group of 12 experts from the rhinology and pediatric otolaryngology research group belonging to the Young Otolaryngologists of the International Federation of Otorhinolaryngological societies (YO-IFOS). The survey was then translated to 7 languages and sent to 25 scientific otolaryngologic societies around the globe. RESULTS: 15 scientific societies agreed to distribute the survey to their members. There were 678 responses from 51 countries. From them, 65% reported to usually perform turbinate surgery in pediatric patients. There was a statistically significant increased likelihood of performing turbinate surgery for those practicing rhinology, sleep medicine, and/or pediatric otolaryngology compared to other subspecialties. The main indication to perform turbinate surgery was nasal obstruction (93.20%); followed by sleep disordered breathing (53.28%), chronic rhinosinusitis (28.70%) and facial growth alterations (22.30%). CONCLUSIONS: There is no general consensus on the indications and ideal technique for turbinate reduction in children. This dissension arises mainly from the lack of scientific evidence. The points with highest agreement (>75%) between respondents is the use of nasal steroids prior to surgery; reintroducing nasal steroids in allergic patients; and performing turbinate surgery as day-case surgery.

Turbinate surgery in pediatric patients: A worldwide survey / Cirugía de cornetes en población pediátrica: una encuesta global

Objective: Impaired nasal breathing is a common condition among pediatric patients, being rhinitis the most common cause. In recent years, turbinate surgery, mainly turbinate radiofrequency ablation (TRA), has increased in popularity amongst pediatric otolaryngologists and rhinologists as a safe and useful technique to address turbinate hypertrophy in pediatric patients. The present paper is designed with the aim of assessing the current worldwide clinical practice regarding turbinate surgery in pediatric patients.MethodsThe questionnaire was developed based on previous researches, by a group of 12 experts from the rhinology and pediatric otolaryngology research group belonging to the Young Otolaryngologists of the International Federation of Otorhinolaryngological societies (YO-IFOS). The survey was then translated to 7 languages and sent to 25 scientific otolaryngologic societies around the globe.Results15 scientific societies agreed to distribute the survey to their members. There were 678 responses from 51 countries. From them, 65% reported to usually perform turbinate surgery in pediatric patients. There was a statistically significant increased likelihood of performing turbinate surgery for those practicing rhinology, sleep medicine, and/or pediatric otolaryngology compared to other subspecialties. The main indication to perform turbinate surgery was nasal obstruction (93.20%); followed by sleep disordered breathing (53.28%), chronic rhinosinusitis (28.70%) and facial growth alterations (22.30%). (AU)

Objetivo: La obstrucción nasal es una enfermedad habitual en pacientes pediátricos, siendo la rinitis la causa más frecuente. En los últimos años la cirugía de cornetes, especialmente la radiofrecuencia (RF), ha aumentado su popularidad entre los otorrinolaringólogos pediátricos y los rinólogos como una técnica segura y eficaz para tratar esta enfermedad en población pediátrica. Este artículo se diseña con el objetivo de evaluar la práctica clínica habitual a este respecto a nivel global.MétodosEl cuestionario fue diseñado basado en trabajos previos por un grupo de 12 expertos del Grupo de Investigación en Rinología y en Otorrinolaringología Pediátrica de la Young Otolaryngologists of the International Federation of Otorhinolaryngological societies (YO-IFOS). La encuesta fue traducida a 7 idiomas y enviada a 25 sociedades científicas.ResultadosQuince sociedades científicas aceptaron distribuir la encuesta entre sus miembros. Hubo 678 respuestas de 51 países. De ellos, el 65% comunicó realizar de manera habitual cirugía de cornetes en población pediátrica. Se observó una mayor probabilidad de realizar la intervención entre especialistas en Rinología, Medicina del sueño u Otorrinolaringología pediátrica comparado con el resto de las subespecialidades. La indicación más habitual para realizar la cirugía fue obstrucción nasal (93,20%), seguida por trastorno respiratorio del sueño (53,28%), rinosinusitis crónica (28,70%) y alteraciones del desarrollo facial (22,30%). (AU)

Hearing Loss and Failed Newborn Hearing Screen.

Hearing loss is the most common congenital defect. With early diagnosis and intervention, we are able to improve speech and language outcomes in this population. In this article, we discuss the implications of the newborn hearing screen, as well as diagnostic interventions, management, and intervention, and the increasing role of congenital cytomegalovirus screening.

The long-term effects of mandibular distraction osteogenesis on developing deciduous molar teeth.

Background. Many studies have demonstrated the effectiveness of mandibular distraction osteogenesis (MDO) in alleviating the micrognathia-associated upper airway obstruction but very few studies have focused on long-term dental outcomes. Objective. To report the effect of MDO on developing deciduous molars in the distraction area. Methods. A retrospective chart review was performed to identify patients with Pierre Robin sequence who underwent MDO with documented long-term dental assessments. Results. Ten children (mean age at surgery 69.8 days; 6 boys and 4 girls) were included for analysis. All patients underwent bilateral MDO with an inverted L-shaped osteotomy to avoid injuring tooth buds. The dental developmental stage was primary dentition in all children. Overall, 3 patients developed minor dental problems involving 4 molar teeth (2 root malformations and 2 shape anomalies) but they did not require any interventions. Conclusion. Significant primary molar developmental complications were not seen in our patients. The use of internal distractor device with an inverted L-shaped osteotomy seems to be a safe surgical approach in regards to dental outcomes.