Assessment of children with speech sound disorders in otolaryngology outpatient clinics.

Objective: To analyze the utility of Ankara Articulation Test (AAT) for the diagnosis of Speech Sound Disorders (SSD) in children by an Otolaryngologist independent of Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP).

Methods: In this prospective single-center study, 83 children comprising 45 boys (54.2%) and 38 girls (45.

Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak After Septoplasty in Crouzon Syndrome.

Crouzon syndrome presents with craniofacial deformities due to early fusion of cranial sutures. Deviation of the nasal septum could be seen clinically in Crouzon syndrome. Cerebrospinal fluid leaks (CSF) after septoplasty are extremely rare and typically present with simple rhinorrhea, meningitis, and pneumocephalus.

Challenges in the Management of Ectopic Parathyroid Pathologies: A Case Series of Five Patients.

In primary hyperparathyroidism (PHPT) the diagnosis and treatment of ectopic parathyroid adenomas (EPTA) is a challenging process for head and neck surgeons. We present five patients with EPTA in different locations, along with an in-depth discussion of imaging modalities. We used sestamibi scintigraphy (MIBI) and ultrasound as first line imaging tools in asymptomatic hypercalcemia and PHPT.

The Effect of Blood Loss on the Hemodynamics of Pediatric Patients Undergoing Simultaneous Bilateral Cochlear Implantation.

Objective: Our objectives were to find the mean blood loss volume and the mean hemoglobin decrease in patients undergoing simultaneous bilateral cochlear implant surgery, to determine whether they had clinical effects, and to calculate a minimum weight for pediatric patients that is independent of any age criteria.

Methods: A retrospective chart review of the pre- and post-operative hemoglobin concentrations and mean blood loss volumes were calculated for children between 12-24 months of age who underwent cochlear implant surgery.

Results: A postoperative decline in hemoglobin concentration was found in 67 cases (92%), with a mean difference between the pre- and post-operative values measuring 1.