Understanding pediatric cervicofacial non-tuberculous mycobacterial infection.

Cervicofacial non-tuberculous mycobacterial infection should be a part of the differential diagnosis for immunocompetent children ages 1 to 5 years who present with painless submandibular or preauricular lymphadenopathy. Although a benign and self-limiting disease, patients can develop a chronically draining fistula if not diagnosed and treated promptly. The diagnostic process can be managed with a combination of microbiological studies, cytology, laboratory tests, and imaging studies.

Quality of Information on Lip Tie in YouTube Videos: A Content Analysis.

Objective "Lip tie" is a term that has become commonly used to refer to a prominent or short maxillary frenulum and is controversially associated with difficulties in breastfeeding. There has been a rise in the popularity of lip tie division without clear expert agreement on the indications and benefits of treatment. Our study aims to determine the quality of information on YouTube about lip ties.

Postoperative Complications in Lingual Versus Palatine Tonsillectomies.

Objective: The aim of this study was to investigate the risks of lingual tonsillectomy (LT) in a large cohort and compare these risks to those of palatine tonsillectomy (PT).

Methods: A retrospective cohort study was conducted using data from the United States collaborative network within TriNetX. The LT group was defined using Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) code 42870 and PT group using CPT codes 42820, 42821, 42825, or 42826.

Adverse events related to suction electrocautery devices in adenotonsillectomy: Analysis of the MAUDE database.

Objective: To identify adverse events (AEs) related to suction electrocautery use during adenotonsillectomy.

Methods: The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Manufacturer and User Facility Device Experience (MAUDE) database was searched using the terms "suction cautery," "suction electrocautery," "suction Bovie," and "suction coagulator" from January 2014 to December 2023.

Results: 165 AE reports were gathered from the MAUDE database medical device reports (MDRs).

Second opinions: Do otolaryngologist demographics matter?

Objective: Pediatric patients and their caregivers may receive information from their primary care physician (PCP) that does not match current American Academy of Otolaryngology (AAO) guidelines. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the frequency of parents deciding to seek a second opinion based on the demographics of pediatric otolaryngologists who deliver guideline supported advice, contrary to advice from their child's PCP.

Methods: A survey was distributed to parents in a pediatric otolaryngology clinic between June 2021 and July 2023.

Otolaryngologic sequelae of Ehlers Danlos Syndrome in pediatric patients.

Objective: As outlined by the NIH, Ehlers Danlos Syndrome (EDS) is a group of hereditary connective tissue disorders characterized by skin hyperelasticity, joint hypermobility, atrophic scarring, and blood vessel fragility, with no otolaryngological criteria for diagnosis. We aimed to compare otolaryngological disorders between children with EDS and those not affected by EDS.

Methods: A retrospective chart review was conducted using the US collaborative network within TriNetX.

Are children with unilateral sensorineural hearing loss receiving cochlear implants?

Introduction: The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) granted its first approval for cochlear implants (CI) in children with bilateral sensorineural hearing loss (SNHL) in 1990. In 2019, the FDA expanded CI indications to include children with unilateral SNHL.

Objective: The aim of this study was to assess the prevalence of children with unilateral SNHL in the population of new pediatric CI recipients between 2012 and 2021.