Publications by authors named "J V DeGiovanni"
Head and neck ice hockey injuries in children: an analysis of the NEISS database.
Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol
November 2024
Article Synopsis
- The study aimed to analyze head and neck injuries in young ice hockey players in the U.S., excluding concussions.
- It reviewed injury data from 2010 to 2021, focusing on children aged 1-18, and found that most injuries involved lacerations, primarily from hockey sticks or falls.
- The results indicated that female players were generally younger and sustained injuries at an earlier age compared to males, highlighting differences possibly linked to protective gear usage.
Introduction: The diagnosis of ankyloglossia has increased significantly around the world over the last decade. Frenotomy is indicated in infants with ankyloglossia to improve breastfeeding, although there is little scientific evidence of its efficacy. The purpose of this study is to evaluate whether infants being referred for frenotomy had feeding issues prior to the procedure.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjective: Tonsillectomy is essentially a solo surgery with a well-described complication profile. It may serve as a good benchmark to evaluate the resident-as-surgeon. This study examined complications such as post-tonsillectomy bleeding in children undergoing tonsillectomy by attending surgeons (AS) or pediatric otolaryngologist-supervised residents.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFTracheotomy in children older than two years: Analysis of discharge trends from 2015 to 2020.
Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol
January 2024
Article Synopsis
- The study evaluated discharge trends for pediatric patients with tracheostomies over a five-year period, focusing on the challenges of preparing families for at-home care.
- Out of 1552 patients analyzed, most had comorbidities, and notable factors influencing extended hospital stays included younger age, complications, and higher anesthesia risk classification.
- Results indicated that, over time, a trend emerged where fewer children were discharged within 30 days, suggesting a need for further research into potential socioeconomic impacts on discharge timelines.
Thyroglossal duct cysts are one of the most common cervical congenital anomalies. They occur along the thyroid migration tract, which extends from the base of the tongue through the midline of the neck to the level of the cricoid cartilage. Thyroglossal duct cysts present as a midline neck mass and are closely associated with the hyoid bone.
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