Perioperative factors influencing hospitalization duration for pediatric neck abscesses.

Purpose: Pediatric neck abscesses are a common pathology seen in an ambulatory setting. Although some pediatric neck abscesses are managed medically with antibiotics, surgical intervention is often required. Given the often non-emergent presentation of many abscesses, a variety of logistical and perioperative factors may delay time to care and subsequently prolong hospital stay.

Hemorrhage Rates in Pediatric Patients Receiving Postoperative Steroids After Tonsillectomy.

. Developing a safe postoperative pain regimen after tonsillectomy is important. While postoperative steroids may provide an analgesic benefit, it is not known whether steroids increase the bleeding risk after tonsillectomy.

Thyroidectomy-related malpractice claims.

Objective: Little information is available regarding the frequency of thyroidectomy-related malpractice claims. Previous studies have not assessed claims that were settled or dropped before trial, providing only a limited view of the medical-legal environment. We sought to determine the frequency of thyroid surgery-related malpractice claims, their causes, and outcomes.

Cochlear implantation using thin-film array electrodes.

Objective: Current limitations in language perception may stem from an inability to provide high-resolution sound input. Thin-film array technology allows for a greater density of stimulating sites within the limited diameter of the scala tympani. This study examines the use of a flexible carrier to achieve adequate depth of insertion.

Cochlear implantation after renal transplantation.

Objective: Cochlear implantation after renal transplantation is uncommon and poses unique challenges that have only recently been described in the medical literature. This work reports our experience with cochlear implantation in patients who have undergone renal transplantation.

Study Design: A retrospective review was performed.

Incision and drainage followed by mattress suture repair of auricular hematoma.

Objective: Auricular hematoma is a condition requiring early and effective management to prevent pathogenesis of the unsightly cauliflower ear. The objective of this study is to review cases of auricular hematoma and present incision and drainage followed by through-and-through whip-type absorbable mattress sutures without bolsters as an effective treatment.

Study Design: Retrospective chart review of auricular hematoma cases.

Ciprofloxacin/dexamethasone drops decrease the incidence of physician and patient outcomes of otorrhea after tube placement.

Objective: To evaluate ciprofloxacin 0.3%/dexamethasone 0.1% (CIPRODEX, Alcon, Ft.