Posterior tongue tie: that is a thing?

Purpose Of Review: The purpose of this review is to examine the current research of the posterior tongue tie and how it relates to breast feeding, solid feeding, and speech.

Recent Findings: Recent findings show that the posterior tongue tie may play a role in effective breast feeding.

Summary: Ankyloglossia is the term used for the restriction of the movement of the tongue that impairs certain functions such as breastfeeding or bottle feeding, feeding with solids, and speech.

An evaluation of arytenoid prolapse following laryngotracheal reconstruction.

Objectives/hypothesis: Laryngotracheal reconstruction (LTR) is a collection of procedures used to treat pediatric laryngotracheal stenosis. Arytenoid prolapse is a potential postoperative complication that may lead to upper airway obstruction. This study investigates the incidence, risk factors, and need for surgical intervention for post-LTR arytenoid prolapse.

Endoscopic Corneal Neurotization: Cadaver Feasibility Study.

Purpose: The authors describe a cadaver feasibility study investigating a minimally invasive technique for corneal neurotization with the supraorbital nerve harvested endoscopically.

Methods: A cadaver study was performed to investigate the technical feasibility of corneal neurotization via endoscopic supraorbital nerve transfer to the corneoscleral limbus.

Results: Endoscopic corneal neurotization was successfully performed on each cadaveric hemiface.

A Review Over the Past 15 Years of the Management of the Internal Piriform Apex Sinus Tract of a Branchial Pouch Anomaly and Case Description.

Objectives: Literature review of treating the piriform apex sinus tract through microlaryngoscopy and a case description.

Review Methods: Fourteen papers were identified in PubMed using the search criteria of piriform sinus fistula, microlaryngoscopic repair, and endoscopy. Institutional Review Board approval was obtained.