The Otolaryngologist’s Approach to the Patient with Down Syndrome
As more patients with Down syndrome are living into adulthood, attention has focused on health factors that affect the quality of the patient’s life and their ability to reach full…
Allergic Fungal Sinusitis in Children
Allergic fungal sinusitis (AFS) is a subtype of eosinophilic chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) characterized by type I hypersensitivity, nasal polyposis, characteristic computed tomography scan findings, eosinophilic mucus, and the presence of…
Otolaryngologic Manifestations of Skeletal Dysplasias in Children
This article reviews some of the otolaryngologic manifestations of skeletal dysplasias. Achondroplasia is discussed most comprehensively. Skeletal dysplasias are bone and cartilage disorders that disrupt the development of the long…
Otolaryngologic Manifestations of Craniofacial Syndromes
This review describes important aspects of the most commonly encountered craniofacial syndromes. The goal is to provide otolaryngologists and other health care providers with critical information necessary to manage these…
Current Management of Infantile Hemangiomas and Their Common Associated Conditions
This article reviews the most current practice guidelines in the diagnosis and treatment of infantile hemangiomas. Several systemic conditions that can be associated with hemangiomas, such as PHACES syndrome, are…
Treating Common Disorders in Complex Children
Photo by Nicolette DeGroot, OHNS Communications UNC-Chapel Hill School of Medicine Austin S. Rose, MD, Guest Editor One of the hallmarks in the current practice of pediatric otolaryngology is the…
Rehabilitation Needs of Patients with Oropharyngeal Cancer
Swallowing and swallowing-related impairments present important posttreatment challenges in individuals undergoing organ preservation therapy for head and neck cancer. Literature pertinent to this topic is reviewed. A protocol for treatment…
The Psychosocial Care Needs of Patients with HPV-Related Head and Neck Cancer
Patients with head and neck cancer (HNC) suffer disproportionate psychosocial distress because of the nature of the tumor site, the possible impact on facial appearance and function, and the symptom…
Economic Impact of Human Papillomavirus–Associated Head and Neck Cancers in the United States
Cases of human papillomavirus (HPV)–associated head and neck cancers are rapidly increasing in the United States. Little is known about the economic burden of these cancers. A literature review identified…
Treatment Deintensification Strategies for HPV-Associated Head and Neck Carcinomas
Past treatment efforts for head and neck squamous cell carcinomas have emphasized treatment intensification that increased local-regional control rates with an increased risk of late (swallowing) complications. With the improved…
