Tag: Medicine by Alexandros G. Sfakianakis

Reducing the exposure of the tonsillar fossa does not impact postoperative pain levels in children undergoing tonsillectomy: A double-blind randomized controlled trial

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Publication date: August 2018
Source:International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology, Volume 111
Author(s): Marco Aurélio Fornazieri, Edson Satoshi Miyazato, Henrique Massamiti Yamamoto, Paulo de Lima Navarro, Fábio de Rezende Pinna, Richard Louis Voegels
BackgroundIt is not established whether reducing the exposure of the tonsillar fossa would be an effective strategy for postoperative pain relief among the pediatric population submitted to tonsillectomy. We assessed the impact of closing this region using absorbable sutures on pain, on the resumption of normal diet and on the healing process until seven days after surgery.MethodsRandomized, double-blind, controlled trial comparing postoperative pain in 132 children between the ages of 5 and 12 years undergoing tonsillectomy having bilateral closure, unilateral closure or non-closure of the tonsillar fossa.ResultsNo differences in pain levels were reported both at discharge and on postoperative day 7. The day of resumption of normal diet was similar in all patients. Less granuloma and edema of the uvula were noted in patients with non-closure of the tonsillar fossa.ConclusionThese results showed that reducing the exposure of the tonsillar fossa after the removal of the palatine tonsils was not an effective method for postoperative pain relief in children. Moreover, its closure was associated with slower healing.

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Infection of the spheno-occipital synchondrosis: A morbid complication following adenoidectomy

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Publication date: August 2018
Source:International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology, Volume 111
Author(s): Amy E. Wagenaar, David M. Mirsky, Nicholas V. Stence, Todd M. Wine, Kenny H. Chan
Two 2-year-old males presented post-operatively following adenoidectomy with persistent fever and neck stiffness. After multiple office visits, both patients were admitted and found to have a widened spheno-occipital synchondrosis and other imaging findings indicative of skull base osteomyelitis. Treatment with antibiotics allowed for recovery with good long-term outcomes. Infection involving the spheno-occiptal synchondrosis is rare and its circuitous presentation of these two children no doubt led to delayed diagnosis.

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Chronic Rhinosinusitis in Children: Pathophysiology, Evaluation, and Medical Management

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Abstract


Purpose of Review

Pediatric chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) is a common disorder that carries significant morbidity. The diagnosis requires sinus symptoms that persist despite standard medical therapy greater than 3 months. Viral infections, allergies, and anatomic differences in children lead to chronic obstruction of the osteomeatal complex.


Recent Findings

Chronic rhinosinusitis as a diagnosis is a conglomeration of multiple phenotypes and endotypes. As such, the diagnosis and management are complex. New survey studies provide some consensus on prevalence and management of this disease in children.


Summary

In this review, we highlight the differential diagnosis of pediatric CRS, including non-eosinophilic/infectious variants, eosinophilic variants with and without nasal polyps, allergic fungal sinusitis, aspirin-exacerbated respiratory disease, primary immunodeficiency, and disorders of mucociliary clearance. Further, we detail treatment options that should be considered. Finally, we feature emerging potential treatment options of CRS, including anti-immunoglobulin E, interleukin-5, and interleukin-4 receptor alpha subunit.

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Transwindow Suture Technique for Pseudocyst of Pinna

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Abstract

Pseudocyst or seroma of the pinna is the accumulation of serous fluid between the perichondrium and cartilage of pinna. Though there are several surgical techniques in the treatment of seroma, recurrence is common. The aim and objective of this preliminary study is to present and discuss a novel technique of treating pseudocyst of pinna which is practiced at Karwar Institute of Medical sciences. A prospective study was done with a novel procedure “Transwindow suture technique” for the treatment of pseudocyst of pinna in four patients. Three of the four patients had a very good results without any recurrence. One patient had a small quantity of recollection due to premature closure of the skin window which was successfully corrected. In this preliminary study we had encouraging results in the treatment of pseudocyst of pinna. A large scale prospective study would demonstrate the effectiveness of this procedure.

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