Is sinus disease the cause of my headaches? An update on sinus disease and headache.

The interplay between head pain caused by sinus disease and primary headaches is complex. Classification of secondary headaches, attributed to disorders of the nose or paranasal sinuses has been recently updated. New treatments including office- based procedures are emerging for patients with chronic sinusitis.

Esophagoscopy for removal of foreign bodies in the pediatric population.

A retrospective chart review of children who had rigid esophagoscopy for potential foreign body ingestion from 1998 to 2001 was conducted at Children's Hospital of Michigan Detroit. All pediatric patients less than 11 years of age who presented with suspected foreign body ingestion in a hospital setting over a 4-year period were retrospectively studied. Patient characteristics noted included age, sex and clinical presentation.