Frontal Balloon Sinuplasty in Complicated Acute Pediatric Rhinosinusitis (ARS).

Utilization of frontal balloon sinuplasty in pediatric complicated acute rhinosinusitis (ARS) is demonstrated to be a safe and expedient alternative to other procedures such as trephination or functional endoscopic sinus surgery (FESS) in this case series. We performed a retrospective review of six pediatric cases of frontal balloon sinuplasty for ARS with intracranial complications at a tertiary academic center. Patients underwent unilateral ( = 5) or bilateral dilation ( = 1) in addition to functional endoscopic sinus surgery (FESS) including anterior ethmoidectomy ( = 5) and maxillary antrostomy ( = 6).

Non-Neural (S-100 Negative) Bronchial Granular Cell Tumor Causing Acute Respiratory Failure.

: Endobronchial granular cell tumors are uncommon in the pediatric population. : A 9-year-old female presented with respiratory failure due to an endobronchial tumor. After debulking and diagnosis, she underwent thoracotomy with right upper lobe resection and bronchoplasty.

Cardiorespiratory Fitness in Middle Age and Health Care Costs in Later Life.

Background: Low cardiovascular risk factor burdens in middle age are associated with lower health care costs in later life. However, there are few data regarding the effect of cardiorespiratory fitness on health care costs independent of these risk factors.

Objectives: This study sought to evaluate the association of health care costs in later life with cardiorespiratory fitness in midlife after adjustment for cardiovascular risk factors.

Balloon frontal sinuplasty for intracranial abscess in a pediatric acute sinusitis patient.

A case of balloon frontal sinuplasty in a 12-year old male with intracranial abscess from acute sinusitis is presented. The patient experienced photophobia, fever, headache, nausea and vomiting. Frontal sinusitis with intracranial abscess was diagnosed on imaging.

Isolated primary squamous cell carcinoma of the tympanic membrane.

Introduction: Primary squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) of the tympanic membrane is exceptionally rare. We describe the history, investigation and management of this disease.

Presentation Of Case: A 68-year-old woman presented with a three month history of intermittent otorrhoea and external ear canal (EAC) pruritus.

The role of pectoralis major myofascial flap in salvage laryngectomy: a single surgeon experience.

Conclusions: These results support the use of a pectoralis major myofascial flap (PMMF) in patients undergoing salvage surgery.

Background: Pharyngocutaneous fistula (PCF) is the most common major complication following laryngectomy. Preceding chemoradiotherapy increases the incidence and severity of PCF formation.

Association between low serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D and depression in a large sample of healthy adults: the Cooper Center longitudinal study.

Objective: To investigate the association between serum vitamin D levels and depression in a large database of patients from the Cooper Clinic.

Patients And Methods: We conducted a cross-sectional study of 12,594 participants seen at the Cooper Clinic from November 27, 2006, to October 4, 2010. Serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D [25(OH)D] was analyzed, and depression was defined as a Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale (CES-D) score of 10 or more.

ABO blood type as a risk factor for secondary post-tonsillectomy haemorrhage.

Introduction: Blood type-O is associated with decreased expression of von Willebrand factor. Type-O patients suffer fewer thrombotic problems and may be more prone to haemorrhage. Secondary post-tonsillectomy haemorrhage is the most common severe complication of tonsillectomy.

Laryngotracheobronchitis complicated by spontaneous pneumomediastinum.

Spontaneous pneumomediastinum (SPM) is an unusual clinical entity that most frequently follows episodes of increased intrathoracic pressures. While typically a benign condition, potentially fatal complications of SPM must be considered and ruled out with each case. We aim to present the first case of croup-associated SPM in the otolaryngology literature and to discuss clinical, diagnostic and management principles.

Neonatal respiratory distress secondary to bilateral intranasal dacryocystocoeles.

Obstruction of the nasolacrimal duct is a common congenital abnormality reported in up to 84% of neonatal patients [J. Yohendran, A.C.

Prospective trial of the ultrasonic dissector in thyroid surgery.

Background: Use of the ultrasonic dissector in thyroid surgery is becoming more prevalent, with reduced operative time and incision size reported. We assessed the value of the harmonic scalpel in routine thyroid lobectomy.

Methods: We conducted a single blind, prospective pilot study of 52 euthyroid patients requiring thyroid lobectomy.