Prevalence of pectus excavatum in an adult population-based cohort estimated from radiographic indices of chest wall shape.

Background: Pectus excavatum is the most common chest wall skeletal deformity. Although commonly evaluated in adolescence, its prevalence in adults is unknown.

Methods And Findings: Radiographic indices of chest wall shape were analyzed for participants of the first (n = 2687) and second (n = 1780) phases of the population-based Dallas Heart Study and compared to clinical cases of pectus (n = 297).

Endoscopic cauterization of fourth branchial cleft sinus tracts.

Objective: To evaluate the effectiveness of endoscopic cauterization as definitive treatment for fourth branchial cleft sinuses.

Design: Retrospective chart review with follow-up questionnaire.

Setting: Tertiary care children's hospital.

Clinical presentation of allergic fungal sinusitis in children.

Objective: To compare the differences in the clinical and radiographic presentation of allergic fungal sinusitis in children and adults.

Study Design: Retrospective chart and computed tomography review.

Methods: The settings included a tertiary care children's hospital, adult academic private hospital, and academic affiliated county hospital.

Impact of adenotonsillectomy on quality of life in children with obstructive sleep disorders.

Objectives: To determine the impact of adenotonsillectomy on quality of life (QOL) in children with obstructive sleep disorders (OSDs) before and after surgery.

Design: Prospective, observational, before-and-after trial.

Setting: Seven tertiary pediatric otolaryngology practices.