The Utility and Safety of Prophylactic Tranexamic Acid in Tonsillectomy: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.

Objective: We conducted a systematic review of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) to evaluate the efficacy of tranexamic acid (TXA) in reducing posttonsillectomy hemorrhage (PTH).

Data Sources: We searched MEDLINE, EMBASE, and CENTRAL for RCT comparing prophylactic TXA to control in patients undergoing tonsillectomy.

Review Methods: Per Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Review and Meta-analysis guidelines, the databases were searched from date of inception through October 2023.

Does REM AHI Predict Persistent OSA After Pediatric Adenotonsillectomy?

Objective: The utility of REM AHI in managing pediatric obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is not fully understood. This study aimed to evaluate the relationship of preoperative REM AHI to postoperative persistence of OSA in children who underwent adenotonsillectomy.

Methods: This retrospective chart review identified children under the age of 18 years that received an adenotonsillectomy for OSA and a preoperative and postoperative polysomnogram.

Evaluating Prenatal Diagnostic Imaging for Micrognathia: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Objective: Studies evaluating the ability to diagnose and accurately predict the severity of micrognathia prenatally have yielded inconsistent results. This review aimed to evaluate reliability of prenatal diagnostic imaging in the diagnosis and characterization of micrognathia.

Design: Systematic review and meta-analysis.

Outcomes of Tympanoplasty After Cleft Palate Repair: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.

Objective: To analyze graft success rates and hearing outcomes in patients with a history of cleft palate (CP) repair undergoing tympanoplasty.

Data Sources: PubMed, Scopus, and CINAHL.

Review Methods: Per PRISMA guidelines, the databases were searched from date of inception through December 14, 2021.

Impact of Syndromes on Sleep-Disordered Breathing in Children After Cleft Palate Repair.

Objective: Prior research suggests that children with cleft palate (CP) are at increased risk of obstructive sleep-disordered breathing (SDB). However, few studies differentiate the effects of CP repair on SDB based on syndrome status. The goal of this study was to evaluate differences in SDB after palatoplasty among children with nonsyndromic CP, syndromic CP, and isolated Robin sequence (RS).

Paediatric anterior larynx: presentations, associations and a review of the literature.

Objective: The literature on the entity of the anterior larynx (AL) is restricted to little evidence on the difficulty encountered in exposing the larynx for intubation, perioperative morbidity and mortality, and scant reports on its prevalence in general adults and children. Here, we describe the prevalence of AL in a series of children presenting with aerodigestive symptoms and explore its association with functional abnormalities, congenital and structural anomalies or conditions.

Setting: Tertiary paediatric centre.

Otolaryngologic manifestations of diffuse idiopathic skeletal hyperostosis (Forestier's disease): A systematic review of the literature.

Objectives: Forestier's disease or diffuse idiopathic skeletal hyperostosis (DISH) is a common, yet underreported, disease affecting the elderly population. From an otolaryngologic perspective, DISH may manifest with dysphagia, dysphonia, or even dyspnea. The purpose of this study was to identify all published cases of dysphagia and other associated upper airway symptoms resulting from DISH in the last decade and to establish subsequently a management algorithm.

Safety and Efficacy of the Draf IIb Procedure: A Systematic Review.

Objectives: To systematically review the literature to evaluate the indications, safety, and efficacy of the Draf IIb procedure and to evaluate the added advantages of technical factors such as stents and flaps.

Data Sources: Articles published until July 2019 on Medline and Cochrane databases.

Review Methods: After a systematic review based on the 2018 PRISMA guidelines was conducted, 26 of 1533 articles were included and reviewed for indications of Draf IIb; surgical technique; use of flaps, stents, grafts, or mitomycin; complications during and after surgery; and success or recurrence rate.

Smoking cessation intervention for patients with head and neck cancer: A prospective randomized controlled trial.

Aims: To evaluate the effectiveness of a brief smoking cessation intervention in head and neck cancer patients (HNCP).

Study Design: A prospective randomized controlled trial that randomly assigns participants in two groups: a usual care group (UCG), and a standardized intervention group (SIG).

Material And Methods: Patients with a confirmed diagnosis of head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC) and who are active smokers were prospectively approached by one of 4 trained Ear-nose-throat (ENT) residents.

Pediatric laryngeal inflammatory myofibroblastic tumour: Case report and systematic review of the literature.

Introduction: Inflammatory myofibroblastic tumours (IMT) are rare benign neoplasms in the pediatric population, found most frequently in the lungs with rare reports of laryngeal involvement. The aim of this paper is to present a clinical case of laryngeal IMT followed by a systematic review on pediatric laryngeal IMT.

Case Report: We present the case and the management of a 13-year-old boy with a laryngeal IMT MATERIAL AND METHODS: A comprehensive review of literature was conducted in September 2019 using Pubmed and Scopus.

Profiling of Oropharyngeal Dysphagia in an Acute Care Hospital Setting.

Purpose: To identify the main complaints, diagnostic tools, as well as the treatment plan in patients presenting with oropharyngeal dysphagia in the acute care settings.

Methods: The electronic medical chart of 100 consecutive hospitalized patients who presented an oropharyngeal dysphagia were retrospectively reviewed from January 2017 to January 2019.

Results: The mean age of patients was 76.