Qualification of unilateral cochlear implant recipients for a second device.

Introduction: Although it is recommended to perform cochlear implantation in both ears at the same time for management of profound hearing loss in children, many centers prefer to perform sequential implantation. There are many reasons as to why a simultaneous bilateral implantation is not commonly accepted and performed. The major risk is the possibility of bilateral vestibular organ impairment.

Diagnosis and management of pediatric cervical vagal schwannoma.

Schwannomas arising from the vagus nerve are extremely rare in children, with only 15 cases reported in the world literature. We describe a pediatric case of cervical vagal nerve schwannoma successfully treated with cranial nerve-sparing surgery. Our patient presented extensive mass in the right side of the neck with ipsilateral Horner's syndrome.

Influence of thoracoscopic sympathectomy on tendency to cry - case-controlled study.

Introduction: Primary hyperhidrosis (PHH) is a disease that is mainly characterized by increased palmar and plantar sweating that significantly affects the everyday functioning. It is not clear to what extent this surgical intervention has an effect on one's further emotional functioning.

Aim: To evaluate the impact of endoscopic thoracic sympathectomy (ETS) on crying tendency in PHH patients.