16 Nasopharyngeal StenosisJ. Paul Willging Nasopharyngeal stenosis usually occurs when there is extensive scarring following an adenoidectomy or adenotonsillectomy. 16-1 Repair of Nasopharyngeal Stenosis Indications Repair of nasopharyngeal stenosis is…
23 Periorbital AbscessLawrence W.C. Tom The most common complication of sinus infections in children is a periorbital subperiosteal abscess: a collection of pus between the bony orbital wall and periorbita….
36 Facial LacerationsLuv R. Javia Facial lacerations are common in children as a result of their frequent falls and accidents. The majority of these injuries are superficial and require minimal…
35 EsophagoscopyLisa M. Elden Introduction Esophagoscopy is the visual examination of the esophagus. Both flexible and rigid instruments are available for this procedure. Indications The presence or suspected presence of…
32 IntubationSteven E. Sobol Endotracheal intubation in children with mandibular hypoplasia (Pierre Robin sequence, Treacher Collins syndrome) as well as other craniofacial anomalies has provided a challenge to otolaryngologists and…
9 Bone-Anchored Cochlear StimulatorJohn H. Greinwald Jr., Douglas R. Sidell, and Aliza P. Cohen Bone-anchored cochlear stimulators rely on bone vibration to transmit environmental sound stimuli to the cochlea. They…
7 Perilymph Fistula RepairBrian P. Dunham Perilymph fistula is a leak of fluid from the inner ear into the aerated middle ear. It is important to stress that this is…
8 Cochlear ImplantationJohn H. Greinwald Jr., Douglas R. Sidell, and Aliza P. Cohen Over the past two decades, cochlear implantation (CI) has been shown to be a safe and effective…
