Pediatric sleep and autonomic complaints.

Objectives: Little is known about the relationship between autonomic dysfunction and sleep disturbances. This study aimed to identify patterns of sleep disturbances and autonomic dysfunction in children.

Methods: A retrospective chart review of 14 children who underwent sleep and autonomic testing was performed.

Treatment of pediatric restless legs syndrome.

Objective: The primary aim was to determine if iron supplementation effectively treats children with restless legs syndrome (RLS), the time to improvement or resolution of symptoms, and patient characteristics (family history of RLS, secondary sleep disorders, medical diagnoses, and/or mental health diagnoses) that may affect outcome. METHODS.: This was a retrospective chart review of children between 5 and 18 years old who were diagnosed with RLS at the pediatric sleep disorders clinic at Children's Hospital of Wisconsin in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Outcomes of tonsillectomy in neurologically impaired children.

Objectives/hypothesis: Children with neurologically impaired (NI) swallow can undergo tonsillectomy safely and effectively.

Study Design: Retrospective review.

Methods: Forty-five children with documented dysphagia were compared to age- and procedure-matched normal children for operating room and clinical experience.