Cephalometric and Functional Mandibular Reconstructive Outcomes Using a Horizontal Scapular Tip Free Flap.

Scapula tip free flaps (STFFs) have become an increasingly popular option for head and neck reconstruction. The aim of this study is to demonstrate the feasibility of using the STFF in a horizontal orientation to take advantage of the anatomy of the scapular tip bone to re-create a mandibular symphysis. Eight patients underwent oromandibular reconstruction with a horizontally oriented STFF between October 2016 and June 2020.

ENT Mentorship Program for Preclinical Medical Students.

Objective: To provide preclinical medical students early access to otolaryngologists to learn about the specialty, facilitate acquisition of clinical skills, and provide one-on-one mentorship.

Methods: Students are matched with a single otolaryngology faculty mentor from The Ohio State University/Nationwide Children's Hospital and attend 8 hours per month in the clinic or operating room, monthly lectures, and rounds, and they give a final presentation. Mentors complete performance evaluations, and surveys are administered longitudinally until Match Day.

Treatment of Facial Dog Bite Injuries in the Emergency Department Compared to the Operating Room.

Objective: To assess factors associated with repair of facial dog bites in the emergency department (ED) versus the operating room (OR) and to compare rates of surgical site infection and reoperation for each venue.

Study Design: Case series with chart review.

Setting: Single institution.

Low rate of positive bronchoscopy for suspected foreign body aspiration in infants.

Objectives: To describe our institution's low rate of positive bronchoscopy in infants suspected of inhaling a foreign body.

Study Design: Retrospective chart review.

Methods: A retrospective review was performed of patients at a tertiary children's hospital with suspected inhalation of a foreign body.

Emergent sclerotherapy of a newborn with expanding lymphatic malformation causing respiratory distress.

The present report describes a case of acute airway obstruction in a newborn caused by an expanding hemorrhagic macrocystic lymphatic malformation (LM), which was successfully treated with emergent decompression and interventional radiology-guided sclerotherapy. The use of sclerotherapy for macrocystic LMs has been well described for various indications. The urgent interventional treatment obviated the need for a tracheostomy.

Outcomes in pediatric patients with recreational vehicle related forceful head impact.

Purpose: To compare outcomes in pediatric patients suffering forceful head impact during recreational vehicle use to patients with forceful head impact from other mechanisms.

Methods: Retrospective cohort study of all patients 3-18 years old who suffered forceful head impact (any traumatic mechanism strong enough to result in a face or skull fracture) in our institutional trauma registry between January 2011 and September 2013.

Results: Out of 252 events involving forceful head impact, 64 events were a result of riding a recreational vehicle.