Cleft Lip and Palate

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Key Points ▪ Cleft lip and palate deformities constitute the most common congenital defects of the head. ▪ The etiology of clefting is multifactorial. Its prevalence varies among ethnic groups…

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Pediatric Tracheal Anomalies

Jul 15, 2019 by in OTOLARYNGOLOGY Comments Off on Pediatric Tracheal Anomalies

Key Points ▪ Tracheal anomalies in children represent one of the greater challenges in pediatric otolaryngology. In addition to the compromised airway, there is a high prevalence of associated anomalies….

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Glottic and Subglottic Stenosis

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Key Points ▪ Glottic and subglottic stenosis may arise from diverse etiologies that include, in descending order of frequency, iatrogenic causes such as prolonged endotracheal intubation or laryngeal surgery; external…

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Aspiration and Swallowing Disorders

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Key Points ▪ The first priority in evaluating children with aerodigestive disorders is to ensure a safe airway. ▪ The coordination of breathing and swallowing is crucial to survival, because…

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Differential Diagnosis of Neck Masses

Jul 15, 2019 by in OTOLARYNGOLOGY Comments Off on Differential Diagnosis of Neck Masses

Key Points ▪ The two major categories of neck masses in children are congenital and acquired lesions. The majority of congenital lesions are cysts, whereas most acquired lesions are infectious…

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Pediatric Facial Fractures

Jul 15, 2019 by in OTOLARYNGOLOGY Comments Off on Pediatric Facial Fractures

Key Points ▪ Trauma is a predominant cause of morbidity in the pediatric population and the most common cause of death in children over 1 year of age. ▪ Anatomic…

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Pediatric Infectious Disease

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Key Points ▪ The physician must be familiar with and able to diagnose a wide range of infections that may be seen in the pediatric head and neck. ▪ The…

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