Primary dilatation as a treatment for pediatric laryngotracheal stenosis: a systematic review.

Objective: To identify and review original studies on balloon and rigid dilatation as primary therapy for laryngotracheal stenosis (LTS) in pediatric patients.

Design: Systematic review.

Methods: A comprehensive search strategy in MEDLINE, EMBASE and the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials was conducted and limited to human studies published in English after 1980.

Pivoted composite nasal septal flap for reconstruction of the nose.

Reconstruction of nasal tip support and internal lining after excision of nasal carcinoma is challenging. Since its original description by Menick in 1989, the outcomes of bipedicled septal pivot flap are rarely reported in the literature. Objective of this work is to review our results using the Septal pivoted flap in nasal reconstruction.

An Unusual Presentation of Ludwig's Angina Complicated by Cervical Necrotizing Fasciitis: A Case Report and Review of the Literature.

Ludwig's angina can seldom be complicated by necrotizing fasciitis. Due to the rapidly progressing nature of this infection and the potential for airway compromise and death, it is important to be aware of different ways in which this disease process can present in order to recognize and treat it emergently. We report here an unusual presentation of a case of Ludwig's angina complicated by necrotizing fasciitis in an elderly patient.

Unilateral multi-channel cochlear implantation results in significant improvement in quality of life.

Objectives: To investigate the effects of unilateral multi-channel cochlear implant surgery on health-related quality of life and to determine if there is an age-related impact of cochlear implantation on these effects.

Design: Prospective study.

Setting: Tertiary health-care center.