Reduction of Antibiotic-Associated Conditions After Tympanostomy Tube Placement in Children.

Objective: Tympanostomy tube placement has been shown to decrease systemic antibiotics usage in patients with recurrent acute otitis media. Systemic antibiotics in children are associated with an increase in antibiotic-associated conditions (asthma, allergic rhinitis, food allergy, atopic dermatitis, celiac disease, overweight/obesity, attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder [ADHD], autism, learning disability, and Clostridium difficile colonization) later in life. The objective of this study is to estimate whether tympanostomy tube placement is associated with a reduction in antibiotic-associated conditions in children with recurrent acute otitis media (RAOM).

The Effect of Palatoplasty on Growth.

Objectives: To assess the effect of palatoplasty on growth velocity in undernourished and nourished orally fed children with cleft palate.

Methods: A retrospective chart review was conducted using a data query with cleft-associated ICD-10 and ICD-9 codes to identify children who underwent cleft palate repair between 2006 and 2022 at a tertiary pediatric hospital. Data gathered included demographics, admission variables, weight gain, and weight percentile as per the WHO growth chart data.

Primary Repair of Ear Avulsion with Adjuvant Hyperbaric Therapy and Nitroglycerin Ointment.

Traumatic auricular avulsion is a rare and deforming injury. Classically, repair has required microvascular anastomosis. In this publication, we report two separate cases of pediatric auricular avulsion from dog bites.

Timing of First Set of Pressure Equalization Tubes in Pediatric Patients With Cleft Deformities.

Objectives: Children with cleft palates often have comorbid eustachian tube dysfunction requiring pressure equalization tubes (PETs). PETs can relieve middle ear effusions that impede hearing. Ideal PET placement timing in this population is controversial.

Syndromic Craniofacial Disorders.

This article reviews the most common craniofacial syndromes encountered in clinical practice. Key physical features of each condition are highlighted to aid in accurate recognition and diagnosis. Optimal individualized treatment approaches are discussed.