Office-based lower airway endoscopy in pediatric patients.

Background: Office-based evaluation of the lower airway in adults with only topical anesthetics has been well documented. This study was performed to assess the feasibility of performing office-based lower airway endoscopy in a pediatric population.

Design: One hundred five consecutive pediatric patients requiring flexible laryngoscopy were studied.

Quality of life assessment in nasal airway obstruction.

Objectives/hypothesis: Quality of life (QOL) assessment of patients with nasal obstruction has not been well studied. The objectives of the study were to determine the QOL of patients with nasal obstruction, to identify baseline variables predictive of patients' QOL, and to examine the relationship of QOL scores with patient assessment of nasal obstruction.

Study Design: Preliminary, cross-sectional study of a larger, prospective investigation.

Chronic sinonasal disease in patients with inflammatory bowel disease.

Background: The objective of this study was to explore the possible relationship between inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and chronic sinonasal disease.

Methods: A cross-sectional study was undertaken of 241 patients with Crohn's disease (CD) or ulcerative colitis from a tertiary medical center IBD clinic. Patient demographic data and information regarding IBD diagnosis and management, sinonasal disease diagnosis and management, and complications related to these diagnoses were gathered by retrospective chart review and a standardized patient survey.

Plastic bronchitis: an unusual bronchoscopic challenge associated with congenital heart disease repair.

Plastic bronchitis is a rare disorder characterized by the formation of branching mucoid bronchial casts. Several pathophysiologic conditions are associated with development of these intrabronchial casts, including congenital heart defects. The management of plastic bronchitis presents an unusual and interesting bronchoscopic challenge.

Perspectives in laryngopharyngeal reflux: an international survey.

Objectives: Although data exists to support the relationship between laryngopharyngeal reflux (LPR) and laryngitis, there is variability among otolaryngologists regarding the methods and criteria used to make the diagnosis. This study was undertaken to discern the current attitudes and practices of a select cohort of otolaryngologists in regards to LPR.

Methods: Four hundred fifteen surveys were mailed to members of the American Broncho-Esophagological Association.