Recurrent Respiratory Papillomatosis
Recurrent respiratory papillomatosis (RRP) is a rare, benign disease with no known cure. RRP is caused by infection of the upper aerodigestive tract with the human papillomavirus (HPV). Passage through…
Endoscopic Skull Base Techniques for Juvenile Nasopharyngeal Angiofibroma
This review focuses on the anatomy and techniques for endoscopic resection of juvenile nasopharyngeal angiofibroma (JNA), as well as adjunctive and potential alternative treatments. JNA is a benign but locally…
Pierre Robin Sequence
This article reviews the various treatment methods for airway obstruction and feeding difficulty in infants with Pierre Robin Sequence (PRS), and highlights the benefits and limitations of early mandibular distraction…
Multisystem Disease and Pediatric Laryngotracheal Reconstruction
Laryngotracheal reconstruction can be technically challenging. Successfully managing the patient’s medical comorbidities is essential. Children undergoing laryngotracheal reconstruction rarely present with isolated subglottic stenosis; many have associated multisystem disorders. Effectively…
A Review of the Evaluation and Management of Velopharyngeal Insufficiency in Children
This article highlights the most common causes of velopharyngeal insufficiency (VPI), and discusses routine evaluation and treatment algorithms for the managment of VPI in children. VPI is a multifactorial condition…
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…
