Publications by authors named "S G Chorney"
Article Synopsis
- The study aimed to analyze the incidence and predictors of pediatric patients with tracheostomies who continue into adulthood with their tracheostomies.
- Researchers reviewed data from 663 pediatric tracheostomy patients treated between 2009 and 2022, finding that 15.5% were alive at age 18 or older, with specific outcomes related to mortality and decannulation.
- Key predictors for maintaining a tracheostomy into adulthood included older age at placement and severe neurocognitive disabilities, suggesting a need for specialized transition programs for these patients.
Implementation and impact of a surgical dashboard on pediatric tonsillectomy outcomes: A quality improvement study.
Laryngoscope Investig Otolaryngol
October 2024
Introduction: In pediatric tonsillectomy management, the consistent tracking of surgical outcomes and adherence to guidelines are vital. This study explores how a surgical dashboard can serve as a tool in research analysis, translating AAO-HNSF guidelines into measurable performance improvements.
Methods: Using a prospective registry from three pediatric hospitals, a Tableau dashboard was constructed to graphically visualize key demographic and postoperative outcomes (including intensive care unit [ICU] utilization, 30-day emergency department (ED) visits, and postoperative bleed rates) in children undergoing tonsillectomy from 2020 to 2024.
Objectives: The objective of this study is to determine the time to ventilator liberation and decannulation after tracheostomy placement in children with bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) and pulmonary hypertension.
Methods: A prospective cohort study included all children (<18 years old) who underwent tracheostomy between 2015 and 2021 with or without a diagnosis of BPD. The primary outcomes were time to ventilator liberation, tracheostomy decannulation, or death with tracheostomy in place.
Objective: Identify patient characteristics and polysomnogram (PSG) parameters associated with postoperative respiratory complications after adenotonsillectomy (AT) among children with high-risk obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).
Study Design: Case series with chart review.
Setting: Tertiary care children's hospital.
Objectives: To determine the incidence of subglottic stenosis (SGS) in children after tracheostomy and identify risk factors for development.
Study Design: Retrospective cohort.
Methods: All patients (<18 years) undergoing tracheostomy at a tertiary children's hospital between 2015 and 2020 were included.