Chronic Otitis Media
3 Chronic Otitis MediaDaniel I. Choo Throughout the history of otolaryngology, chronic otitis media (COM) has been described in a variety of ways, reflecting the varied presentations and clinical courses…
Endoscopic Sinus Surgery
22 Endoscopic Sinus SurgeryLawrence W.C. Tom Endoscopic sinus surgery has revolutionized the surgical management of paranasal sinus disease and is now the standard surgical approach to the nose and sinuses….
Choanal Atresia and Anterior Nasal Stenosis
14 Choanal Atresia and Anterior Nasal StenosisJ. Paul Willging Choanal atresia is an incomplete opening between the posterior nasal cavity and the nasopharynx. This condition may be unilateral or bilateral….
Salivary Gland Surgery
29 Salivary Gland SurgeryCharles M. Myer III Salivary gland excision may be required to remove a gland damaged by chronic infection or with a mass that may be a tumor….
Intranasal Trauma and Epistaxis
10 Intranasal Trauma and EpistaxisLisa M. Elden The majority of children who present to the clinician with epistaxis can be treated medically with ointments and saline. This chapter demonstrates surgical…
Velopharyngeal Insufficiency
17 Velopharyngeal InsufficiencyJ. Paul Willging Velopharyngeal insufficiency (VPI) refers to the abnormal sound resulting from the inability to separate the nasopharynx from the oropharynx during speech. It may be caused…
Salivary Duct Surgery and Sialorrhea Surgery
28 Salivary Duct Surgery and Sialorrhea SurgeryCharles M. Myer III Chronic sialorrhea is a significant social problem that makes it difficult for children to participate in group activities (e.g., play…
Nasal Deformity
12 Nasal DeformityKen Kazahaya Children frequently sustain nasal trauma from falls or sports. Nasal trauma may cause a deviated septum or displaced nasal bones. 12-1 Conservative Septoplasty Introduction Septoplasty should…
