Effect of adenoid size on the post-adenoidectomy hypernasality in children with a normal palate.

Purpose: Adenoidectomy, either alone or with tonsillectomy, is a common surgical procedure in the field of pediatric otorhinolaryngology. Resonance function may be altered postoperatively in the form of hypernasality, which is usually transient. This study aimed to investigate the effect of adenoid size on post-adenoidectomy hypernasality in children with a normal palate.

Screening of dysphagia in geriatrics.

Background: The oropharyngeal dysphagia is an underestimated symptom with various causes in the geriatric population. Clinical presentation is often insidious and dysphagia symptoms are seldomly mentioned by elderly patients although causing many life-threatening complications. The aim of this work was to introduce an easy applicable tool to be used by the caregivers and general practitioners for screening of dysphagia in geriatrics for early detection of at risk individuals.

Validation of the Egyptian Arabic Assessment of Auditory Skills development using children with Cochlear Implants.

Introduction: Audition is the gateway to spoken language, and infants' early accomplishments in acquiring the sound structure of their native language lays a critical ground work for subsequent learning. The development of pre-lingual auditory perceptual skills for cochlear implanted children is crucial for initial development of oral language.

Objective: The aims of the present study were to validate the Egyptian Arabic Assessment of Auditory Skills, and to track the development of auditory skills in Egyptian children fitted with CI during the first three years post implantation.