Publications by authors named "Maaike van den Aardweg"
Objective: During the last 2 decades, new treatment methods have been developed for the surgical removal of second branchial cysts which result in less visible scars. The aim of this systematic review is to assess which surgical technique for second branchial arch cyst removal results in the lowest complication and recurrence rates with the highest scar satisfaction.
Methods: Two authors systematically reviewed the literature in the Cochrane, PubMed, and EMBASE databases (search date: 1975 to December 2nd, 2020) to identify studies comparing surgical outcomes of second branchial arch cyst removal.
Chondromyxoid fibroma (CMF) is the least commonly occurring bone tumor of cartilaginous origin. It is usually situated in the metaphysis of long bones of the lower limbs. Localization of the tumor in the skull is extremely rare.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPurpose: Velopharyngeal insufficiency (VPI) is common (20-30%) after cleft palate closure. The myomucosal buccinator flap has become an important treatment option for velopharyngeal insufficiency; however, published studies all use bilateral buccinator flaps. This study assesses outcomes with a unilateral myomucosal buccinator flap that might result in less operating time and might prevent the need of a bite block and an extra procedure for division of the flap pedicle at a later stage.
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- Preauricular sinuses are benign congenital malformations that may recur after surgical removal, and this study aimed to evaluate which surgical method minimizes complications and recurrence rates.
- The review included 14 studies and found that the sinectomy method had a higher recurrence rate (5.5%) compared to the supra-auricular approach (SAA) (2.2%), with microscopy improving outcomes for sinectomy.
- SAA is suggested as the preferred technique for removal, but if sinectomy is chosen, using a microscope can help achieve lower recurrence rates similar to SAA; further prospective studies are needed to confirm these findings.
Objective: To compare the costs associated with 2 clinical strategies in children with recurrent upper respiratory tract infections (URTIs): immediate adenoidectomy vs an initial watchful waiting strategy.
Design: A cost-minimization analysis from a societal perspective including both direct and indirect costs, alongside an open randomized controlled trial with a 2-year follow-up.
Setting: Multicenter study, including 11 general and 2 university hospitals in the Netherlands.
Objective: To review the current literature on alterations in the nasopharyngeal bacterial flora in relation to adenoidectomy in children with recurrent upper respiratory tract infections (rURTIs).
Data Sources: A systematic literature search of PubMed (from 1966 on) and EMBASE (from 1974 on) to May 3 2008.
Review Methods: A study was selected if it included children aged less than 18 years who had undergone adenoidectomy or adenotonsillectomy, and in whom nasopharyngeal bacterial flora was studied before and after or only after surgery.
Adenoidectomy for recurrent or chronic nasal symptoms in children.
Cochrane Database Syst Rev
January 2010
Background: Adenoidectomy, surgical removal of the adenoids, is a common ENT operation worldwide in children with recurrent or chronic nasal symptoms. A systematic review on the effectiveness of adenoidectomy in this specific group has not previously been performed.
Objectives: To assess the effectiveness of adenoidectomy versus non-surgical management in children with recurrent or chronic nasal symptoms.
Background: Adenoidectomy, surgical removal of the adenoids, is a common ENT operation worldwide in children with otitis media. A systematic review on the effectiveness of adenoidectomy in this specific group has not previously been performed.
Objectives: To assess the effectiveness of adenoidectomy versus non-surgical management or tympanostomy tubes in children with otitis media.
Objective: To review systematically the literature for the current criteria and strategies used to diagnose acute mastoiditis in children.
Method: A comprehensive literature search was performed in PubMed, Embase, and the Cochrane Library of studies on the diagnosis of acute mastoiditis in children published between January 1980 and September 2007. The study type and setting, diagnostic criteria for acute mastoiditis, disease-specific history, presenting otologic and systemic signs and symptoms, diagnostic procedures, and final diagnosis were identified.