Tympanocentesis results of a Canadian pediatric myringotomy population, 2008 to 2010.

Objective: This study was completed to evaluate the middle ear microbiology of a pediatric population with chronic otitis media with effusion and to determine if there has been a change in the spectrum of microorganisms or their antibiotic susceptibility in the modern age of antibiotic therapy.

Design: Retrospective chart review.

Setting: A Canadian academic pediatric otolaryngology practice.

Feeding and mandibular distraction osteogenesis in children with Pierre Robin sequence: a case series of functional outcomes.

Introduction: In addition to upper airway obstruction, many patients with micrognathia and Pierre Robin sequence also have swallowing abnormalities and reflux. Many studies have demonstrated the effectiveness in alleviating the airway symptoms with mandibular distraction osteogenesis, but very few studies have focused on feeding and reflux outcomes.

Methods: A retrospective chart review was performed to identify patients with Pierre Robin sequence who underwent mandibular distraction osteogenesis with completed pre- and post-operative upper gastroesophageal series and videofluoroscopic swallow assessments.

Incidence of parathyroid tissue in level VI neck dissection.

Background: Level VI central neck dissections are commonly completed with thyroidectomy. This procedure involves risk of damage to, or incidental excision of, one or more of the parathyroid glands.

Methods: This study examined the pathology reports of patients undergoing thyroid surgery to determine the incidence of parathyroid tissue associated with level VI neck dissections and the risk factors associated with incidental parathyroidectomy.

Survey of nasopharyngoscope decontamination methods in Canada.

Background: nasopharyngoscopes are essential tools in modern otolaryngology practice. Owing to their frequent and diverse use, it is important to ensure that they can be efficiently and thoroughly cleaned. To date, there are no official national guidelines provided by the Canadian Society of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery (CSOHNS) for decontamination of nasopharyngoscopes.

Laryngeal reconstruction following CO2 laser surgery for glottic cancer.

CO(2) laser has become a common surgical technique in the management of glottic cancer. The patients treated with this modality may benefit from additional phonosurgical techniques used to improve postoperative vocal outcome.The aim of this article was to review those phonosurgical techniques described for glottic reconstruction after CO(2) laser excision of glottic cancer.