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Chen L, Yang Y, Tang X, Ding L, Xiao L. Preterm Birth, Low Birth Weight, and Medical Comorbidities Are Risk Factors for Severe Laryngomalacia in Children. EAR, NOSE & THROAT JOURNAL 2024:1455613241256424. [PMID: 38818847 DOI: 10.1177/01455613241256424] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/01/2024] Open
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Objective: To analyze the clinical characteristics and the risk factors associated with severe laryngomalacia in children. Methods: In this study, the clinical data of children (0-18 years), including gender, age at presentation, preterm delivery, low birth weight, delivery mode, feeding mode, fetal delivery, medical comorbidities, maternal gestational age at presentation, and calcium supplementation during pregnancy, diagnosed with laryngomalacia between January 2013 and January 2023 were retrospectively analyzed. The children were divided into mild-moderate and severe groups. Several risk factors were compared and analyzed between the 2 groups. The statistically significant risk factors were included in the logistic regression analysis. Results: A total of 224 children with severe laryngomalacia were enrolled in this study. The ratio of male to female patients was 1.55:1. All patients had severe laryngomalacia manifested by inspiratory laryngeal stridor. The average age of patients at symptom presentation was 2.7 (1.5-5.2) months. There were significant differences between the 2 groups in the age at presentation, premature delivery, low birth weight, medical comorbidities, and calcium supplementation during pregnancy (P < .05). Multivariate logistic regression analysis showed that premature delivery [odds ratio (OR) = 3.177, 95% confidence interval (CI): 2.329-4.334], low birth weight (OR = 3.188, 95% CI: 2.325-4.370), and medical comorbidities (OR = 1.434, 95% CI: 1.076-1.909) were independent risk factors for severe laryngomalacia (P < .05). Conclusion: Children with severe laryngomalacia exhibited persistent stridor at an earlier age at presentation. Premature delivery, low birth weight, and medical comorbidities were potential risk factors for severe laryngomalacia in children.
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- Lu Chen
- Department of Otolaryngology, The Affiliated Suzhou Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Suzhou Municipal Hospital, Gusu School, Nanjing Medical University, Suzhou, China
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- Department of Otolaryngology. Children's Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, National Clinical Research Center for Child Health and Disorders; Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of Child Development and Disorders, Chongqing Key Laboratory of Pediatric Metabolism and Inflammatory Diseases, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Otolaryngology. Children's Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, National Clinical Research Center for Child Health and Disorders; Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of Child Development and Disorders, Chongqing Key Laboratory of Pediatric Metabolism and Inflammatory Diseases, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Otolaryngology. Children's Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, National Clinical Research Center for Child Health and Disorders; Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of Child Development and Disorders, Chongqing Key Laboratory of Pediatric Metabolism and Inflammatory Diseases, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Otolaryngology. Children's Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, National Clinical Research Center for Child Health and Disorders; Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of Child Development and Disorders, Chongqing Key Laboratory of Pediatric Metabolism and Inflammatory Diseases, Chongqing, China
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Gaffuri M, Battilocchi L, Neri S, Fraccaroli F, Tosini D, Gaini LM, Cantarella G, Pignataro L. 3D-4K Exoscope-Assisted CO 2 Laser Supraglottoplasty for Severe Laryngomalacia in a Pediatric Patient. Laryngoscope 2024; 134:1359-1362. [PMID: 37610287 DOI: 10.1002/lary.30972] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/05/2023] [Revised: 07/01/2023] [Accepted: 07/24/2023] [Indexed: 08/24/2023]
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Laryngomalacia is the most frequent congenital laryngeal anomaly. Surgery is possible by means of cold knife, carbon dioxide (CO2 ) laser, microdebrider and coblation, traditionally under microscopic view. We here describe the use of the 3D-4K exoscope assisted CO2 laser supraglottoplasty in tubeless general anesthesia in spontaneous breathing in a 5 month-old patient with severe laryngomalacia. Laryngoscope, 134:1359-1362, 2024.
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- Michele Gaffuri
- Department of Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, Fondazione IRCCS Ca' Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, Milan, Italy
- Department of Clinical Sciences and Community Health, University of Milan, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, Fondazione IRCCS Ca' Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, Milan, Italy
- Department of Clinical Sciences and Community Health, University of Milan, Milan, Italy
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- Unit of Pediatric Anesthesiology and Intensive Care, Fondazione IRCCS Ca' Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, Fondazione IRCCS Ca' Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, Milan, Italy
- Department of Clinical Sciences and Community Health, University of Milan, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, Fondazione IRCCS Ca' Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, Milan, Italy
- Department of Clinical Sciences and Community Health, University of Milan, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, Fondazione IRCCS Ca' Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, Fondazione IRCCS Ca' Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, Milan, Italy
- Department of Clinical Sciences and Community Health, University of Milan, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, Fondazione IRCCS Ca' Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, Milan, Italy
- Department of Clinical Sciences and Community Health, University of Milan, Milan, Italy
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Mills JF, Monaghan NP, Nguyen SA, Nguyen CL, Clemmens CS, Carroll WW, Pecha PP, White DR. Characteristics and outcomes of interventions for pediatric laryngomalacia: A systematic review with meta-analysis. Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol 2024; 178:111896. [PMID: 38364547 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijporl.2024.111896] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/20/2023] [Revised: 02/07/2024] [Accepted: 02/11/2024] [Indexed: 02/18/2024]
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OBJECTIVES To analyze characteristics of children treated for laryngomalacia to determine predictive factors and provide an updated meta-analysis on outcomes. METHODS A systematic review was conducted according to PRISMA guidelines from inception to May 2, 2023, using CINAHL, PubMed, and Scopus databases. Study screening, data extraction, quality rating, and risk of bias assessment were performed by 2 independent reviewers. Data were meta-analyzed using fixed-/random-effects model to derive continuous measures (mean), proportions (%), and mean difference (Δ) with 95% confidence interval (CI). RESULTS 100 articles were identified with information on outcomes of pediatric patients with laryngomalacia (N = 18,317). The mean age was 10.6 months (range: 0 to 252, 95%CI: 9.6 to 11.6, p = 0.00) with a 1.4:1 male to female ratio. Many patients presented with stridor (87.9%, 95% CI: 69.8 to 98.4), and the most common comorbidity at time of diagnosis was gastroesophageal reflux disease (48.8%, 95%CI: 40.9 to 56.8). Based on the patient population included in our analysis, 86.1% received supraglottoplasty (95% CI: 78.7 to 92.1). A total of 73.6% (95% CI: 65.5 to 81.0) had reported complete resolution of symptoms. For patients with a concurrent diagnosis of sleep disordered breathing receiving supraglottoplasty, the apnea-hypopnea index improved with a mean difference of -10.0 (95%CI: 15.6 to -4.5) events per hour post-treatment. CONCLUSIONS Laryngomalacia continues to be a common problem in the pediatric population. Supraglottoplasty remains an effective treatment option leading to symptomatic improvement in many cases. For those with concurrent sleep disordered breathing, supraglottoplasty lowers the apnea-hypopnea index.
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- John F Mills
- Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Medical University of South Carolina, 135 Rutledge Avenue, Charleston, SC, 29425, USA; Albany Medical College, 47 New Scotland Avenue, Albany, NY, 12208, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Medical University of South Carolina, 135 Rutledge Avenue, Charleston, SC, 29425, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Medical University of South Carolina, 135 Rutledge Avenue, Charleston, SC, 29425, USA.
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- Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Medical University of South Carolina, 135 Rutledge Avenue, Charleston, SC, 29425, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Medical University of South Carolina, 135 Rutledge Avenue, Charleston, SC, 29425, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Medical University of South Carolina, 135 Rutledge Avenue, Charleston, SC, 29425, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Medical University of South Carolina, 135 Rutledge Avenue, Charleston, SC, 29425, USA
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Xiao L, Yang Y, Ding L, Zhang Z, Li X, Yao H, Tang X. Profiling the clinical characteristics and surgical efficacy of laryngomalacia in children. Eur Arch Otorhinolaryngol 2024; 281:273-281. [PMID: 37914898 DOI: 10.1007/s00405-023-08254-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/30/2023] [Accepted: 09/17/2023] [Indexed: 11/03/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To analyze the clinical characteristics of laryngomalacia in Chinese children and explore the surgical efficacy and factors influencing severe laryngomalacia. METHODS Children (0-18 years) diagnosed with laryngomalacia in our hospital from January 2016 to January 2022 were enrolled in this study. Clinical data of patients, including general conditions, clinical symptoms, grading and classification, medical comorbidities, surgical efficacy, and the risk factors influencing severe laryngomalacia were retrospectively analyzed. RESULTS A total of 1810 children were enrolled (male:female; 2.02:1), among which most were infants under 1 year (77.18%). Inspiratory laryngeal stridor (69.56%) was the most common symptom. Most patients had mild laryngomalacia (79.28%), with type IV laryngomalacia being the most common classification (52.27%). Congenital heart disease (37.85%) was the most common medical comorbidity. A total of 168 severe laryngomalacia cases were treated via supraglottoplasty with an effective rate of 83.93%. Notably, preterm birth (OR = 3.868, 95% CI 1.340 ~ 11.168), low birth weight (OR = 4.517, 95% CI 1.477 ~ 13.819) and medical comorbidities (OR = 7.219, 95% CI 2.534 ~ 20.564) were independent risk factors for poor prognosis (P < 0.05). CONCLUSION Laryngomalacia is common among infants under the age of one, and it is mostly characterized by inspiratory laryngeal stridor with various medical comorbidity. Supraglottoplasty is the first treatment choice for severe laryngomalacia cases with high success rates. However, premature delivery, low birth weight, and medical comorbidities significantly affect the efficacy of surgery.
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- Ling Xiao
- Department of Otolaryngology Children's Hospital, National Clinical Research Center for Child Health and Disorders, Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of Child Development and Disorders, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
- China International Science and Technology Cooperation Base of Child Development and Critical Disorders, Chongqing, China
- Chongqing Key Laboratory of Pediatrics, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Otolaryngology Children's Hospital, National Clinical Research Center for Child Health and Disorders, Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of Child Development and Disorders, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
- China International Science and Technology Cooperation Base of Child Development and Critical Disorders, Chongqing, China
- Chongqing Key Laboratory of Pediatrics, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Otolaryngology Children's Hospital, National Clinical Research Center for Child Health and Disorders, Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of Child Development and Disorders, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
- China International Science and Technology Cooperation Base of Child Development and Critical Disorders, Chongqing, China
- Chongqing Key Laboratory of Pediatrics, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Otolaryngology Children's Hospital, National Clinical Research Center for Child Health and Disorders, Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of Child Development and Disorders, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
- China International Science and Technology Cooperation Base of Child Development and Critical Disorders, Chongqing, China
- Chongqing Key Laboratory of Pediatrics, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Otolaryngology Children's Hospital, National Clinical Research Center for Child Health and Disorders, Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of Child Development and Disorders, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
- China International Science and Technology Cooperation Base of Child Development and Critical Disorders, Chongqing, China
- Chongqing Key Laboratory of Pediatrics, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Otolaryngology Children's Hospital, National Clinical Research Center for Child Health and Disorders, Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of Child Development and Disorders, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
- China International Science and Technology Cooperation Base of Child Development and Critical Disorders, Chongqing, China
- Chongqing Key Laboratory of Pediatrics, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Otolaryngology Children's Hospital, National Clinical Research Center for Child Health and Disorders, Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of Child Development and Disorders, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China.
- China International Science and Technology Cooperation Base of Child Development and Critical Disorders, Chongqing, China.
- Chongqing Key Laboratory of Pediatrics, Chongqing, China.
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Drummond RL, Padoin RCPK, Salgueiro BD, Lubianca Neto JF. Efficacy and predictors of success on laryngomalacia surgery: experience from a tertiary pediatric care center in Brazil. Braz J Otorhinolaryngol 2023; 89:101315. [PMID: 37716096 PMCID: PMC10509652 DOI: 10.1016/j.bjorl.2023.101315] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/31/2023] [Revised: 08/01/2023] [Accepted: 08/17/2023] [Indexed: 09/18/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVES Laryngomalacia is the most common congenital cause of stridor; the natural history of the disease runs through to complete resolution by the age of two. Severe cases are characterized by cyanosis, hypoxia, apnea, furcular and/or subcostal retractions, aspirations, pulmonary hypertension, and failure to thrive and must undergo surgery. This study aimed to evaluate the success rates of supraglottoplasty in our hospital and evaluate the predictive factors for surgical success. METHODS Cohort study, prospectively planned. 75 patients undergoing endoscopic surgery from July 2007 to July 2016 were analyzed at the Santo Antônio Children's Hospital. The primary outcome was percentage of surgical success, defined as the absence of respiratory symptoms or presence of a mild stridor without retractions on the first post-operative month (late success). The secondary outcomes were the early surgical success (absence of respiratory symptoms or presence of a mild stridor without retractions on the first post-operative day). RESULTS 39 (58.2%) were male, with an average of 4.9 months. Surgical success on the first day was 80.6% (n=54). At the end of the 1st month, surgical success was 88.6%, considering only those who completed assessment. Twenty-one (34%) presented comorbidities. Presence of comorbidities, pharyngomalacia and GERD were associated with a worse result on the 1st postoperative day, whereas, at the end of the first month, presence of comorbidities, concomitant injuries (tracheo and bronchomalacia) and pharyngomalacia were the predictive variables of surgery failure. CONCLUSION Supraglottoplasty has high rates of efficacy and low morbidity. The presence of comorbidities and pharyngomalacia has shown association with a worse early and late surgical outcome. Synchronous airway lesions predict a worse surgical result at the end of the first month. GERD was associated with obstructive symptomatology only in the 1st post-operative day. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level 3 of evidence, according to the "The Oxford 2011 Levels of Evidence" from Oxford Centre for Evidence-Based Medicine.
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- Renata Loss Drummond
- Santa Casa de Misericórdia de Porto Alegre (UFCSPA), Serviço de Otorrinolaringologia e do Programa de Residência Médica em Otorrinolaringologia, Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil; Hospital da Criança Santo Antônio, Serviço de Otorrinolaringologia Pediátrica, Programa de Fellowship em Otorrinolaringologia Pediátrica, Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil
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- Santa Casa de Misericórdia de Porto Alegre (UFCSPA), Serviço de Otorrinolaringologia e do Programa de Residência Médica em Otorrinolaringologia, Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil; Hospital da Criança Santo Antônio, Serviço de Otorrinolaringologia Pediátrica, Programa de Fellowship em Otorrinolaringologia Pediátrica, Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil
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- Hospital da Criança Santo Antônio, Serviço de Otorrinolaringologia Pediátrica, Programa de Fellowship em Otorrinolaringologia Pediátrica, Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil.
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- Santa Casa de Misericórdia de Porto Alegre (UFCSPA), Serviço de Otorrinolaringologia e do Programa de Residência Médica em Otorrinolaringologia, Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil; Hospital da Criança Santo Antônio, Serviço de Otorrinolaringologia Pediátrica, Programa de Fellowship em Otorrinolaringologia Pediátrica, Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil; Universidade Federal de Ciências da Saúde de Porto Alegre (UFCSPA), Disciplina de Otorrinolaringologia (ORL) e Programa de Pós-Graduação em Pediatria, Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil
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Koh J, Phyland D, Baxter M, Leong P, Bardin PG. Vocal cord dysfunction/inducible laryngeal obstruction: novel diagnostics and therapeutics. Expert Rev Respir Med 2023; 17:429-445. [PMID: 37194252 DOI: 10.1080/17476348.2023.2215434] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/19/2023] [Accepted: 05/15/2023] [Indexed: 05/18/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Vocal cord dysfunction/inducible laryngeal obstruction (VCD/ILO) is an important medical condition but understanding of the condition is imperfect. It occurs in healthy people but often co-exists with asthma. Models of VCD/ILO pathophysiology highlight predisposing factors rather than specific mechanisms and disease expression varies between people, which is seldom appreciated. Diagnosis is often delayed, and the treatment is not evidence based. AREAS COVERED A unified pathophysiological model and disease phenotypes have been proposed. Diagnosis is conventionally made by laryngoscopy during inspiration with vocal cord narrowing >50% Recently, dynamic CT larynx was shown to have high specificity (>80%) with potential as a noninvasive, swift, and quantifiable diagnostic modality. Treatment entails laryngeal retraining with speech pathology intervention and experimental therapies such as botulinum toxin injection. Multidisciplinary team (MDT) clinics are a novel innovation with demonstrated benefits including accurate diagnosis, selection of appropriate treatment, and reductions in oral corticosteroid exposure. EXPERT OPINION Delayed diagnosis of VCD/ILO is pervasive, often leading to detrimental treatments. Phenotypes require validation and CT larynx can reduce the necessity for laryngoscopy, thereby fast-tracking diagnosis. MDT clinics can optimize management. Randomized controlled trials are essential to validate speech pathology intervention and other treatment modalities and to establish international standards of care.
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- Joo Koh
- Monash Health Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Monash Hospital and University, Melbourne, Australia
- Monash Lung Sleep Allergy & Immunology, Monash Hospital and University, Melbourne, Australia
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- Monash Health Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Monash Hospital and University, Melbourne, Australia
- School of Clinical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Nursing & Health Sciences, Monash University, Melbourne, Australia
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- Monash Health Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Monash Hospital and University, Melbourne, Australia
- Monash Lung Sleep Allergy & Immunology, Monash Hospital and University, Melbourne, Australia
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- Monash Lung Sleep Allergy & Immunology, Monash Hospital and University, Melbourne, Australia
- Hudson Institute, Monash Hospital and University, Melbourne, Australia
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- Monash Lung Sleep Allergy & Immunology, Monash Hospital and University, Melbourne, Australia
- Hudson Institute, Monash Hospital and University, Melbourne, Australia
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Kothari DS, Kanotra SP. Optimal laser usage improves surgical efficiency in pediatric supraglottoplasty. Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol 2023; 164:111412. [PMID: 36543062 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijporl.2022.111412] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/12/2022] [Revised: 11/08/2022] [Accepted: 12/08/2022] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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OBJECTIVES To compare patient specific and surgical efficiency outcomes in children undergoing supraglottoplasty (SGP) with flexible fiber CO2 laser in Ultrapulse mode versus cold steel at a tertiary care center. METHODS A single surgeon retrospective cohort study of pediatric patients with laryngomalacia undergoing SGP without concomitant or prior airway surgery. We reviewed perioperative complications, total hospital stay including intensive care admission, symptom resolution and the need for revision surgery. Surgical efficiency was measured as the mean total operative time and laryngeal suspension time. RESULTS Among 63 patients, 32 cold steel SGPs were compared with 31 flexible fiber CO2 Ultrapulse laser SGPs. There was no statistical difference in the demographic profile. There was no statistical difference in need for intraoperative resuscitation (1 [3.0%] vs 0 [0%] cases) or perioperative intubation (4 [12.1%] vs 2 [6.3%] cases), mean total days in ICU (1.09 [0.51] vs 1.06 [0.44] [p = 0.38]) or days hospitalized (1.73 [1.67] vs 1.62 [2.27] [p = 0.42]), symptom resolution, need for revision surgery (2 [6.3%] vs 0 [0%] [p = 0.49] patients) or mean operative time (29.0 [14.19] vs. 32.2 [22.71] [p = 0.95] minutes). There was a statistically significant decreased time in laryngeal suspension in the laser group versus cold steel group (5.9 [1.80] vs 7.9 [2.19] [p = 0.006] minutes). CONCLUSION For pediatric SGPs, optimal flexible fiber CO2 laser usage can improve surgical efficiency in comparison to cold steel, with no differences in postoperative outcomes or complications. Both the flexible fiber CO2 laser and cold steel SGPs are safe and effective methods for treatment of laryngomalacia.
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- Dhruv Shreedhar Kothari
- University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Department of Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery, 200 Hawkins Drive, Iowa City, IA, 52242, USA.
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- University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Department of Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery, 200 Hawkins Drive, Iowa City, IA, 52242, USA.
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Siddiqui AA, Favre NM, Powers K, Reese A, Carr MM. Laryngeal surgery for congenital laryngomalacia: NSQIP-P analysis of complications. Am J Otolaryngol 2022; 43:103459. [PMID: 35405494 DOI: 10.1016/j.amjoto.2022.103459] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/13/2022] [Accepted: 04/04/2022] [Indexed: 11/01/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To evaluate predictors of complications in children with congenital laryngomalacia who underwent laryngeal surgery. METHODS Multi-institutional retrospective analysis using the American College of Surgeons-NSQIP-P database (2014-2019). CPT code 31541 and ICD-10 code Q35.1 (congenital laryngomalacia) were used to select patients <18 years. Variable predictors included demographics and medical co-morbidities. Main outcomes assessed included total length of hospital stay (LOS), reintubation, reoperation and readmission. RESULTS 1092 children were identified, 450 (41.1%) females and 642 (58.6%) males, with a mean age of 1.1 years (95% CI 1.0-1.2). Mean LOS was 3.9 days (95% CI 3.3-4.6). Sixteen (1.5%) were reintubated, 30 (2.7%) were readmitted, and 18 (1.6%) were reoperated within 30 days. Thirty-one (2.8%) were still in hospital at 30 days. Regression analysis revealed an increase in LOS for several groups; the largest effect was seen for patients with preoperative ventilator dependence, admission within the first 28 days of life, and those who were discharged to other healthcare facilities (p < .001). Preoperative co-morbidities significantly associated with a higher frequency of reintubation included ventilator dependence (p = .003), history of prematurity (p = .016) and chronic lung disease (p = .041). Children undergoing surgery in the first 28 days of life were 10.16 times as likely to return to the OR for a related reason within 30 days than older children (p = .038). CONCLUSION Complications were rare after laryngeal surgery with a postop diagnosis of laryngomalacia. Recognizing pertinent clinical factors can help with risk assessment and management.
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刘 燕, 魏 萍, 寇 巍, 胡 思, 武 小, 刘 萌, 陈 成, 姚 红. [Analysis of clinical characteristics and surgical efficiency of severe laryngomalacia in children]. LIN CHUANG ER BI YAN HOU TOU JING WAI KE ZA ZHI = JOURNAL OF CLINICAL OTORHINOLARYNGOLOGY, HEAD, AND NECK SURGERY 2022; 36:258-264. [PMID: 35511616 PMCID: PMC10128184 DOI: 10.13201/j.issn.2096-7993.2022.04.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/27/2021] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Objective:To analyze the clinical characteristics and factors affecting surgical efficiency in children with severe laryngomalacia. Methods:Retrospectively collect medical records of children with severe laryngomalacia who underwent supraglottoplasty in Children's Hospital of Chongqing Medical University between January 1, 2015 and May 1, 2019. And analyze the clinical characteristics, the improvement of main symptoms at different time points, and the influence factors on the surgical efficiency. Results:According to the anatomical classification of severe laryngomalacia, type Ⅳ accounted for the highest proportion(66.1%), and type Ⅰ was the lowest(3.6%). All children had stridor and dyspnea, 82.1% cases presented feeding difficulties, and 67.9% cases presented failure to thrive. The proportion of children with medical comorbidities was 62.5%, of which congenital heart disease had the highest incidence(39.3%) The surgical efficiency of severe laryngomalacia without comorbidities was 100.0%, with one type of comorbidity was 96.0%, with multiple comorbidities was 30.0%(P<0.01). Stridor, dyspnea, feeding difficulties were significantly improved at one month after surgery in most cases. In the group of surgical age less than 3 months, the surgical efficiency were 61.5%, 61.5% and 69.2% at 1, 3, 6 months after surgery, respectively; the surgical efficiency of children without comorbidities were 100.0%(P>0.05) at 1, 3 ,6 months after surgery. In the group of surgical age older than 3 months, the surgical efficiency of children were 100.0% at 1, 3, 6 months after surgery regardless with or without comorbidities. The surgical failure rate and reoperation rate in children without comorbidities was 0, but in the children with comorbidities were 22.9%(P<0.05) and 20.0%(P<0.05), respectively. The surgical failure rate and reoperation rate in children with multiple comorbidities was significantly higher than children with only one comorbidity(70.0% vs. 4.0%; 60.0% vs. 4.0%, P<0.01). The overall operation success rate was 85.7% in severe laryngomalacia children in our hospital. Conclusion:Most children with severe laryngomalacia are associated with multiple medical comorbidities, and with more complex anatomical types. Supraglottoplasty can effectively improve the symptoms in most children with severe laryngomalacia. The existence of multiple comorbidities is the main cause of surgical failure.
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- 燕 刘
- 重庆医科大学附属儿童医院耳鼻咽喉头颈外科 国家儿童健康与疾病临床医学研究中心 儿童发育疾病研究教育部重点实验室 儿科学重庆市重点实验室(重庆, 400014)Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Children's Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, National Clinical Research Center for Child Health and Disorders, Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of Child Development and Disorders, Chongqing Key Laboratory of Pediatrics
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- 重庆医科大学附属儿童医院耳鼻咽喉头颈外科 国家儿童健康与疾病临床医学研究中心 儿童发育疾病研究教育部重点实验室 儿科学重庆市重点实验室(重庆, 400014)Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Children's Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, National Clinical Research Center for Child Health and Disorders, Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of Child Development and Disorders, Chongqing Key Laboratory of Pediatrics
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- 重庆医科大学附属儿童医院耳鼻咽喉头颈外科 国家儿童健康与疾病临床医学研究中心 儿童发育疾病研究教育部重点实验室 儿科学重庆市重点实验室(重庆, 400014)Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Children's Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, National Clinical Research Center for Child Health and Disorders, Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of Child Development and Disorders, Chongqing Key Laboratory of Pediatrics
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- 重庆医科大学附属儿童医院耳鼻咽喉头颈外科 国家儿童健康与疾病临床医学研究中心 儿童发育疾病研究教育部重点实验室 儿科学重庆市重点实验室(重庆, 400014)Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Children's Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, National Clinical Research Center for Child Health and Disorders, Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of Child Development and Disorders, Chongqing Key Laboratory of Pediatrics
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- 重庆佑佑宝贝妇儿医院耳鼻咽喉科Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Chongqing Youyoubaobei Women's and Children's Hospital
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- 重庆医科大学附属儿童医院耳鼻咽喉头颈外科 国家儿童健康与疾病临床医学研究中心 儿童发育疾病研究教育部重点实验室 儿科学重庆市重点实验室(重庆, 400014)Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Children's Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, National Clinical Research Center for Child Health and Disorders, Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of Child Development and Disorders, Chongqing Key Laboratory of Pediatrics
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- 重庆医科大学附属儿童医院耳鼻咽喉头颈外科 国家儿童健康与疾病临床医学研究中心 儿童发育疾病研究教育部重点实验室 儿科学重庆市重点实验室(重庆, 400014)Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Children's Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, National Clinical Research Center for Child Health and Disorders, Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of Child Development and Disorders, Chongqing Key Laboratory of Pediatrics
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- 重庆医科大学附属儿童医院耳鼻咽喉头颈外科 国家儿童健康与疾病临床医学研究中心 儿童发育疾病研究教育部重点实验室 儿科学重庆市重点实验室(重庆, 400014)Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Children's Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, National Clinical Research Center for Child Health and Disorders, Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of Child Development and Disorders, Chongqing Key Laboratory of Pediatrics
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Glibbery N, Roplekar Bance R, Jonas N, Bewick J. Synchronous airway lesions in children with severe, progressive and atypical laryngomalacia - Experience of a UK tertiary referral centre. Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol 2022; 152:110984. [PMID: 34838327 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijporl.2021.110984] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/13/2021] [Revised: 09/25/2021] [Accepted: 11/10/2021] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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OBJECTIVES Laryngomalacia is the commonest cause of stridor in the paediatric population. Whilst usually self-limiting, studies have suggested that the presence of synchronous airway lesions (SALs) might be associated with more severe clinical presentation and additional morbidity. However, evidence in the literature is scarce, contributing to controversy regarding the appropriate investigation and management of children with laryngomalacia. The aim of this study was to explore the prevalence, clinical significance and risk factors of SALs in children with severe, progressive and atypical laryngomalacia symptoms. METHODS Retrospective analysis of the records of all paediatric patients diagnosed with laryngomalacia in a UK tertiary referral centre, over a 2-year period, was undertaken. Data on demographics, comorbidities, management and presence of SALs were collected. RESULTS The study included 130 patients with laryngomalacia. Seventy-eight patients required investigation with microlaryngobronchoscopy (MLB), based on clinical presentation. SALs were identified in 22 patients (28.2%), 6 of which (7.7%) required surgical intervention. The commonest airway lesions included tracheomalacia, bronchomalacia and subglottic stenosis. A correlation between the presence of neurodevelopmental conditions in children and SALs was noted (p value < 0.05). The presence of SALs was not associated with sex, gestational age at birth or other medical comorbidities. CONCLUSION The results of this study allow professionals to counsel families about the utility of MLB in children with severe, progressive and atypical laryngomalacia symptoms and inform management pathways for clinicians not working in airway centres. We support the clinical practice that progressive, atypical or severe laryngomalacia symptoms should prompt consideration of an MLB, to identify potential synchronous airway lesions. Furthermore, we propose that a higher index of suspicion and more thorough investigation might be indicated in children with neurodevelopmental disorders.
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- Natalia Glibbery
- Department of Paediatric Otolaryngology, Addenbrookes Hospital, Hills Road, Cambridge, CB20QQ, UK.
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- Department of Paediatric Otolaryngology, Addenbrookes Hospital, Hills Road, Cambridge, CB20QQ, UK
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- Department of Paediatric Otolaryngology, Addenbrookes Hospital, Hills Road, Cambridge, CB20QQ, UK
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- Department of Paediatric Otolaryngology, Addenbrookes Hospital, Hills Road, Cambridge, CB20QQ, UK
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Veroul E, Amaddeo A, Leboulanger N, Gelin M, Denoyelle F, Thierry B, Fauroux B, Luscan R. Noninvasive Respiratory Support as an Alternative to Tracheostomy in Severe Laryngomalacia. Laryngoscope 2021; 132:1861-1868. [PMID: 34713900 DOI: 10.1002/lary.29928] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/12/2021] [Revised: 09/29/2021] [Accepted: 10/19/2021] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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OBJECTIVES/HYPOTHESIS To analyze the role of noninvasive respiratory support (NRS) as an alternative to tracheostomy in the management of severe laryngomalacia. STUDY DESIGN We conducted a monocentric retrospective study in a tertiary pediatric care center. METHODS All children under the age of 3 years with severe laryngomalacia, treated between January 2014 and December 2019, were included. Patient demographics, medical history, nutrition, surgery, NRS, and outcome were reviewed. Predictors for NRS were analyzed. RESULTS One hundred and eighty-eight patients were included. Mean age was 4 ± 5 months and mean weight was 4,925 ± 1,933 g. An endoscopic bilateral supraglottoplasty was performed in 183 (97%) patients and successful in 159 (87%). NRS was initiated in 29 (15%) patients at a mean age of 3 ± 2 months (1-11 months): 15 (52%) patients were treated with NRS after surgical failure, 9 (31%) were treated with NRS initiated prior to surgery because of abnormal overnight gas exchange, and 5 (17%) were treated exclusively with NRS due to comorbidities contraindicating an endoscopic procedure. NRS was successfully performed in all patients with a mean duration of 6 ± 11 months. No patient required a tracheostomy. Univariate analysis identified the following predictors of NRS: neonatal respiratory distress (P = .003), neurological comorbidity (P < .001), associated laryngeal abnormality (P < .001), cardiac surgery (P = .039), surgical endoscopic revision (P = .007), and nutritional support (P < .001). CONCLUSION NRS is a safe procedure, which may avoid a tracheostomy in severe laryngomalacia, in particular, in case of endoscopic surgery failure, respiratory failure before surgery, and/or severe co-morbidity. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE 3 Laryngoscope, 2021.
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- Elina Veroul
- Faculté de Médecine, Université de Paris, Paris, France.,Department of Pediatric Otolaryngology, AP-HP, Hôpital Necker - Enfants Malades, Paris, France
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- Faculté de Médecine, Université de Paris, Paris, France.,Pediatric Noninvasive Ventilation and Sleep Unit, AP-HP, Hôpital Necker - Enfants Malades, Paris, France
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- Faculté de Médecine, Université de Paris, Paris, France.,Department of Pediatric Otolaryngology, AP-HP, Hôpital Necker - Enfants Malades, Paris, France.,Institut Mondor pour la Recherche Biomédicale, INSERM U955 Team 13, Creteil, France
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- Université de Paris, Human Immunology Pathophysiology Immunotherapy (HIPI), CytoMorpho Lab, INSERM CEA UMR976, Paris, France
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- Faculté de Médecine, Université de Paris, Paris, France.,Department of Pediatric Otolaryngology, AP-HP, Hôpital Necker - Enfants Malades, Paris, France
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- Faculté de Médecine, Université de Paris, Paris, France.,Department of Pediatric Otolaryngology, AP-HP, Hôpital Necker - Enfants Malades, Paris, France
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- Faculté de Médecine, Université de Paris, Paris, France.,EA 7330 VIFASOM (Vigilance Fatigue Sommeil et Santé Publique), Université de Paris, Paris, France
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- Faculté de Médecine, Université de Paris, Paris, France.,Department of Pediatric Otolaryngology, AP-HP, Hôpital Necker - Enfants Malades, Paris, France
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El-Sobki A, Ibrahim RAE, Amer A, Hashish MI, El-Deeb ME, El-Kholy NA, Abdelmeguid AS. Coblation supraglottoplasty: a ten-year experience in a tertiary referral hospital. Eur Arch Otorhinolaryngol 2021; 279:865-874. [PMID: 34654950 DOI: 10.1007/s00405-021-07130-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/05/2021] [Accepted: 10/06/2021] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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PURPOSE The present study aims to review the outcomes of coblation supraglottoplasty performed for children with different types of laryngomalacia, and we discuss the factors affecting these outcomes. METHODS We retrospectively reviewed the medical records of laryngomalacia patients admitted to the Otorhinolaryngology Department, Mansoura University, from 2010 to 2020. We examined the patient's demography, symptoms, comorbidities, type of laryngomalacia, oxygen saturation, and final outcomes. RESULTS Our study included 235 patients; 122 patients responded to medical therapy, while 113 underwent surgical management. There is a significant relation between the types and therapy they underwent (p ≤ 0.001). Larger percentage within type I underwent medical therapy. There is a statistically significant difference between the studied groups regarding age at surgery. On pairwise comparison, patients with type II had the lowest age significantly at the surgery when compared with each other individual group (p ≤ 0.001). On multivariate regression analysis, the presence of comorbid congenital heart disease, neurological comorbidities significantly increased the risk of failure of surgical intervention by 17.32 and 5.803 folds, respectively. CONCLUSIONS Coblation supraglottoplasty is effective and safe to treat severe laryngomalacia. Different morphological types of laryngomalacia require slight surgical variations of coblation supraglottoplasty. The presence of comorbid congenital heart disease, neurological comorbidities significantly increased the risk of failure of surgical intervention.
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- Ahmed El-Sobki
- Otorhinolaryngology Department, Faculty of Medicine, Mansoura University, Mansoura, Egypt
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- Phoniatrics Unit, Otorhinolaryngology Department, Faculty of Medicine, Assiut University, Assiut, Egypt
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- Phoniatrics Unit, Otorhinolaryngology Department, Faculty of Medicine, Mansoura University, Mansoura, Egypt
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- Otorhinolaryngology Department, Faculty of Medicine, Kafrelsheikh University, El-giesh Street, Kafrelsheikh, Egypt.
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- Otorhinolaryngology Department, Faculty of Medicine, Mansoura University, Mansoura, Egypt
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Pediatric Open Airway Reconstruction. CURRENT OTORHINOLARYNGOLOGY REPORTS 2021. [DOI: 10.1007/s40136-020-00317-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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Colliard A, Ishii A, De Sandre C, Gorostidi F, Sandu K. Decoding supraglottic stenosis. Eur Arch Otorhinolaryngol 2019; 277:293-300. [DOI: 10.1007/s00405-019-05677-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/02/2019] [Accepted: 09/30/2019] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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Sapundzhiev NR, Nikiforova LT, Stoyanov GS, Valkadinov I, Genova P, Platikanov V. Harmonic Shears in the Surgical Treatment of Laryngomalacia. Cureus 2019; 11:e5880. [PMID: 31772850 PMCID: PMC6837271 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.5880] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022] Open
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Introduction Laryngomalacia (LM) is a condition that is clinically diagnosed in the pediatric period with inspiratory stridor and is caused by a congenital or acquired collapse of laryngeal suprastructures. Endoscopic supraglottoplasty is the modern gold standard surgical treatment for severe or complicated laryngomalacia. Various cold and powered surgical devices have been used to approach the aryepiglottic folds, and their advantages and drawbacks have been widely discussed. The applicability of Ultracision Harmonic shears (Ethicon Inc., NJ, US) for the sake of supraglottoplasty has not been previously advocated in the literature and is the subject of this study. Methods This was a review of the medical records of pediatric patients, with moderate to severe congenital laryngomalacia, who underwent supraglottoplasty with Harmonic at a single institution, from 2013 to 2019. Results A total of six patients underwent bilateral aryepiglottic fold division with the use of Ultracision in the study period (4 male, 2 female; mean age 7+/-9 months, age range 1m-24m). Postoperatively, all of the children were extubated and admitted to the pediatric intensive care unit (PICU) as a precaution measure. There were no early or late complications after the intervention. The postoperative endoscopic picture was evaluated in three patients (two of which for another reason). A stable laryngeal frame with no collapse or excessive scarring was observed. None of the patients required repeat surgery. Conclusion Based on the ease of surgical access, performance, surgical precision, and postoperative results, the use of Harmonic scissors appears to be a safe, practical, affordable, and easily applicable alternative for supraglottoplasty Type 2.
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- General and Clinical Pathology, Forensic Medicine and Deontology, Medical University of Varna, Varna, BGR
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- Otolaryngology, Medical University of Varna, Varna, BGR
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Lamb larynx model for training in endoscopic and CO2 laser-assisted surgeries for benign laryngotracheal obstructions. Eur Arch Otorhinolaryngol 2018; 275:2061-2069. [DOI: 10.1007/s00405-018-5011-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/24/2018] [Accepted: 05/22/2018] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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Sandu K, Perez MH, Longchamp D, Chollet M, Gorostidi F. Endoscopic treatment of post-supraglottoplasty stenosis. Clin Otolaryngol 2018; 43:1640-1643. [PMID: 29600585 DOI: 10.1111/coa.13108] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 03/20/2018] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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- K Sandu
- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Lausanne University Hospital, Lausanne, Switzerland
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- Department of Pediatric Intensive Care, Lausanne University Hospital, Lausanne, Switzerland
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- Department of Pediatric Intensive Care, Lausanne University Hospital, Lausanne, Switzerland
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Lausanne University Hospital, Lausanne, Switzerland
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Lausanne University Hospital, Lausanne, Switzerland
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Sedaghat S, Fredes F, Tapia M. Supraglottoplasty for laryngomalacia: The experience from Concepcion, Chile. Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol 2017; 103:113-116. [PMID: 29224749 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijporl.2017.10.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/01/2017] [Revised: 09/28/2017] [Accepted: 10/04/2017] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To review the clinical manifestations and outcomes of supraglottoplasty in patients with moderate to severe laryngomalacia at Guillermo Grant Benavente Hospital between January 2015 and January 2017. METHODS Retrospective study of patients with laryngomalacia who underwent CO2 laser supraglottoplasty at a tertiary referral center. A review of medical records of these patients was performed. Epidemiological data along with symptoms, comorbidities, morphological type of laryngomalacia, synchronous airway lesions, surgery outcomes and satisfaction of parents after the procedure were recorded. Surgical success was defined as the resolution of the criteria of severity of laryngomalacia. RESULTS Twenty-four patients were operated, 1 was excluded due to prior tracheostomy. Twenty-three patients were included, the median age at the time of surgery was 5.5 months. All the patients had stridor, 87% presented feeding difficulties, 34.8 % had cyanosis and 21.7% had failure to thrive. Six cases had congenital anomalies and four cases had nongenetic comorbidities. Fifteen patients (65.2%) had synchronous airway lesions. 17.4% had type I laryngomalacia and 82.6% were type 2. The postoperative average hospital stay was 1.3 days. The average follow-up was 14 months and no complications were reported. The overall success rate of surgery was 95%. CONCLUSIONS Patients with laryngomalacia and any symptom of severity should undergo a full airway evaluation, to rule out synchronous airway lesions, and supraglottoplasty if needed, as it has been shown to be a safe and effective technique for the management of these patients.
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- Sahba Sedaghat
- Otolaryngologist at University of Concepcion and Hospital Guillermo Grant Benavente, Concepcion, Chile.
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- Otolaryngologist at University of Concepcion and Hospital Guillermo Grant Benavente, Concepcion, Chile
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- Otolaryngologist at University of Concepcion and Hospital Guillermo Grant Benavente, Concepcion, Chile
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AbstractBackground:The advent of supraglottoplasty clearly has transformed the surgical management of severe laryngomalacia. The condition, however, generally runs a milder course, with spontaneous resolution the norm.Objectives:To identify gaps in the knowledge and identify topics for future study.Method:Systematic review of the literature.Results:The literature suggests that there is a range of abnormalities leading to the typical collapsing upper airway, and that neurological disease, other airway abnormalities, syndromes and gastroesophageal reflux all contribute to disease severity and influence outcomes. The procedures involved in supraglottoplasty are rarely specified, the indications for surgery are vaguely defined and the role of medical therapy is unclear.Conclusion:Every review article or survey of opinion suggests that there is still a marked variation in individual practice and a lack of consensus.
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