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Wang D, Nguyen K, Rubin A, Thomas C, RoyChoudhury A, Phillips CD, Strauss S. CT-based diagnosis in patients presenting with throat pain: A single institutional review. Am J Emerg Med 2024; 75:33-36. [PMID: 37897918 DOI: 10.1016/j.ajem.2023.10.023] [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: 06/05/2023] [Revised: 10/09/2023] [Accepted: 10/10/2023] [Indexed: 10/30/2023] Open
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RATIONALE AND OBJECTIVE To determine if patient demographic data, medical history, physical examination, and laboratory tests will help predict likelihood of imaging-based diagnosis using CT of the neck performed in the ED for a chief complaint of throat pain. MATERIAL AND METHODS Single institutional, retrospective review of 367 CT scans of the neck performed for the evaluation of throat pain in the ED from August 2013 to September 2019. Patients' clinical history, physical exams, lab findings, and imaging results were recorded. RESULTS A total of 367 CT scans of the neck performed for the evaluation of throat pain included a recorded exam and clinical history. Of these cases, we noted that the presence of cervical lymphadenopathy (OR = 2.69; 95% CI, 1.37-5.49), tonsillar findings (OR = 2.94; 95% CI, 1.4-6.57), increased white blood cell count (OR = 1.08; 95% CI, 1.02-1.15), and temperature (OR = 1.94; 95% CI, 1.1-3.6) were associated with increased likelihood of obtaining a diagnostic CT scan. CONCLUSION Consideration of tonsillar abnormalities, lymphadenopathy, body temperature, and measured leukocyte count prior to ordering CT scans of the neck for throat pain may increase the diagnostic yield of such exams and decrease CT utilization in the ED.
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- Daiqi Wang
- Department of Radiology, NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medicine, 1300 York Ave, New York, NY 10021, USA.
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- Department of Radiology, NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medicine, 1300 York Ave, New York, NY 10021, USA
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- Department of Radiology, NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medicine, 1300 York Ave, New York, NY 10021, USA
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- Department of Radiology, NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medicine, 1300 York Ave, New York, NY 10021, USA
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- Department of Radiology, NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medicine, 1300 York Ave, New York, NY 10021, USA
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- Department of Radiology, NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medicine, 1300 York Ave, New York, NY 10021, USA
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- Department of Radiology, NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medicine, 1300 York Ave, New York, NY 10021, USA
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Rosi-Schumacher M, Nagy R, Virgen C, Carr MM. Peritonsillar abscess on NSQIP: Safety of indicated quinsy tonsillectomy. Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol 2023; 171:111636. [PMID: 37352593 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijporl.2023.111636] [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: 02/03/2023] [Revised: 05/20/2023] [Accepted: 06/12/2023] [Indexed: 06/25/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To compare surgical outcomes for children with peritonsillar abscess (PTA) who are taken to the operating room (OR) for incision and drainage (I&D) or quinsy tonsillectomy. METHODS This is a multicenter retrospective study of pediatric patients who underwent I&D of a PTA between 2012 and 2017 included in the American College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program (NSQIP) database. Patient demographics, comorbidities, and 30-day postoperative events (reoperation, readmission, and complications) were assessed. RESULTS 777 patients were identified (mean age of 10.7 years, 54% female). 656 (84%) were admitted through the emergency department, and 395 (51%) met criteria for systemic inflammatory response syndrome or sepsis. Fifty-two (6.7%) had a quinsy tonsillectomy done at the time of incision and drainage. For quinsy tonsillectomy versus I&D alone, there was no statistically significant difference in length of stay (LOS) (1.9 v. 1.7 days, p = .523), readmission (17 v. 0, p = .265) or return to the OR (18 v. 1, p = .810). Patients younger than 5 years had a longer LOS (p < .001) while females (p = .003) and patients between 12 and 17 years of age (p = 0.021) were more likely to be readmitted. Of 725 patients treated with I&D alone, 10 (1.4%) patients required a repeat I&D and 6 (0.83%) went on to have an interval quinsy tonsillectomy. CONCLUSIONS Outcomes of I&D and quinsy tonsillectomy for pediatric PTA in the operating room are the same. If tonsillectomy is indicated in the case of recurrent tonsillitis or PTA, a quinsy tonsillectomy is a good option. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: 3
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- Mattie Rosi-Schumacher
- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, University at Buffalo, 1237 Delaware Ave., Buffalo, NY 14209, USA.
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, University at Buffalo, 1237 Delaware Ave., Buffalo, NY 14209, USA
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- University of Arizona College of Medicine-Phoenix, 475 N 5th St., Phoenix, AZ, 85004, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, University at Buffalo, 1237 Delaware Ave., Buffalo, NY 14209, USA
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Heilbronn C, Heyming TW, Knudsen-Robbins C, Schomberg J, Simon D, Bacon K, Huoh K. Features associated with surgically significant abscesses on computed tomography evaluation of the neck in pediatric patients. Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol 2021; 150:110893. [PMID: 34438187 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijporl.2021.110893] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/11/2021] [Revised: 06/27/2021] [Accepted: 08/19/2021] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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BACKGROUND Neck-related chief complaints are common in the pediatric Emergency Department (ED), and although the incidence of pathology such as retropharyngeal abscesses is rare, the ability to rule out abscesses requiring surgical/procedural intervention is essential. However, there are no clear clinical guidelines regarding work-up and diagnosis in this population, possibly contributing to an excess use of potentially harmful and costly computed tomography (CT) imaging. OBJECTIVE In this study we sought to identify historical, physical exam, and laboratory findings associated with surgically significant neck abscesses to better delineate CT neck imaging criteria. METHODS We conducted a retrospective chart review of all patients ≤18 years presenting to a pediatric ED between 2013 and 2017 who underwent CT neck imaging. Surgically significant abscesses (SSAs) were defined as abscesses ≥2 cm, retropharyngeal abscesses (RPA), parapharyngeal abscesses (PPA), or peritonsillar abscesses (PTA). Historical factors, physical exam findings, laboratory results, demographics, and CT results were analyzed using univariate statistical analysis and regression models. RESULTS A total of 718 patients received neck CTs and 153 SSAs were identified. In children younger than 6 years, factors associated with statistically significant increased odds of an SSA were reported throat pain (OR 1.18; 95% CI 1.05, 1.33), fussiness (OR 1.18; 1.01, 1.39), lethargy (OR 1.43; 1.07, 1.91), tonsillar enlargement (OR 1.17; 1.02, 1.34), C-reactive protein (CRP) > 10 (OR 1.22; 1.07, 1.40), and an ED visit within the preceding week (OR 1.18; 1.04, 1.33). In children older than 6 years, the factors associated with statistically significant increased odds of an SSA included current antibiotic use (OR 1.12; 1.02, 1.22) and a CRP >10 (OR 1.14; 1.03, 1.26). CONCLUSION Some historical, physical exam, and laboratory findings are associated with SSAs, and while not definitive in isolation, may be beneficial additions to routine SSA assessment, as a supplement to clinical judgement regarding CT and observation decisions. This may potentially allow for the identification of patients requiring CT versus those who may not, and thus the opportunity to safely reduce the use of CT imaging in select patients.
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- Cameron Heilbronn
- Children's Hospital of Orange County, Department of Otolaryngology, Orange, CA, USA
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- Children's Hospital of Orange County, Department of Emergency Medicine, Orange, CA, USA; Department of Emergency Medicine, University of California, Irvine, USA.
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- Children's Hospital of Orange County, Research Institute, Orange, CA, USA
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- Children's Hospital of Orange County, Research Institute, Orange, CA, USA
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- Children's Hospital of Orange County, Research Institute, Orange, CA, USA
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- Children's Hospital of Orange County, Department of Otolaryngology, Orange, CA, USA
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Tiefel NL, Lorenz M, Bartlett TR. Adult Patients With Peritonsillar Abscess: What Nurse Practitioners in Primary Care Need to Know. J Nurse Pract 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.nurpra.2020.09.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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Lee CH, Hsu WC, Ko JY, Yeh TH, Kang KT. Trends in the management of peritonsillar abscess in children: A nationwide population-based study in Taiwan. Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol 2019; 125:32-37. [PMID: 31238159 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijporl.2019.06.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/13/2019] [Revised: 06/16/2019] [Accepted: 06/16/2019] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Population-based studies analyzing peritonsillar abscess in children are lacking. In this study, a population-based survey of the epidemiology of pediatric peritonsillar abscess in Taiwan was conducted. METHODS This cross-sectional study was conducted using the Taiwan National Health Insurance Research Database. All cases of inpatient pediatric peritonsillar abscess (age < 18 years) in Taiwan between 2000 and 2012 were identified using the International Classification of Diseases, Ninth Revision, Clinical Modification. Incidence rates of inpatient peritonsillar abscess in children were calculated. Characteristics such as age, gender, hospital level, treatment modalities, imaging studies, drug administration, and length of hospital stays during the study period were analyzed. RESULTS A total of 12,965 children with peritonsillar abscess were included (mean age, 6.6 years [standard deviation, 4.8 years]; 56.5% boys). The overall incidence was 18 per 100,000 children. Incidence rates decreased from 2000 to 2012 (19.1/100,000 to 8.3/100,000 children) (ptrend < 0.001). During the study period, the proportion of peritonsillar abscess treatments at medical centers increased from 4.6% to 15.0%. The proportion of treatments involving incision and drainage or needle aspiration increased significantly (1.3%-4.1% and 49.4%-65.6%, respectively), whereas treatments with antibiotics only decreased significantly (48.9%-29.0%). The use of computed tomography (CT) increased (1.4%-12%, ptrend < 0.001). The use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, steroids, and penicillin increased during the study period. The mean length of hospital stays increased from 3.78 to 4.67 days. CONCLUSIONS The incidence of peritonsillar abscess in children decreased between 2000 and 2012 in Taiwan. Moreover, increasing trends were observed in the use of CT, the rates of incision and drainage and needle aspiration procedures, and the length of hospital stay in this study cohort.
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- Chia-Hsuan Lee
- Department of Otolaryngology, Taipei Hospital, Ministry of Health and Welfare, New Taipei City, Taiwan; Department of Otolaryngology, National Taiwan University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan; Department of Nursing, Hsin Sheng Junior College of Medical Care and Management, Taoyuan, Taiwan
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- Department of Otolaryngology, National Taiwan University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan; Department of Otolaryngology, College of Medicine, National Taiwan University, Taiwan
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- Department of Otolaryngology, National Taiwan University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan; Department of Otolaryngology, College of Medicine, National Taiwan University, Taiwan
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- Department of Otolaryngology, National Taiwan University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan; Department of Otolaryngology, College of Medicine, National Taiwan University, Taiwan
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Taipei Hospital, Ministry of Health and Welfare, New Taipei City, Taiwan; Department of Otolaryngology, National Taiwan University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan.
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Comparison of inpatient versus outpatient management of pediatric peritonsillar abscess outcomes. Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol 2019; 123:47-50. [PMID: 31063948 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijporl.2019.04.025] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/15/2019] [Revised: 04/15/2019] [Accepted: 04/16/2019] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Peritonsillar abscess (PTA) in pediatric patients is a challenging condition to diagnose and treat, and recurrence can occur in up to 15% of patients. This condition can be managed in various settings and there may be outcome differences depending on the choice of inpatient/outpatient management. The objective of this study was to evaluate immediate and long-term outcomes, specifically recurrence, after PTA management in the inpatient versus outpatient setting as well as specific patient characteristics leading to hospital management decisions. METHODS We conducted a retrospective cohort study of all suspected cases of PTA seen at a tertiary pediatric hospital from 2008 to 2017, and 566 confirmed cases of PTA were included in this study. Demographics, PTA management, recurrence, and subsequent tonsillectomy (immediate or within 1 year of diagnosis) were ascertained from patient medical records. We compared characteristics of patients seen in the inpatient and outpatient setting using Chi-squared and Wilcoxon-Mann-Whitney tests. RESULTS Patients treated in the outpatient setting were more likely to be older and have a lower rate of recurrent ear infections (p < 0.0001 and p = 0.01 respectively). Additionally, no differences in gender, Down Syndrome, or autism were found. Patients who were admitted were more likely to undergo immediate tonsillectomy within a month or tonsillectomy within one year (p < 0.0001 and p = 0.02 respectively), whereas patients in the outpatient setting were more likely to receive antibiotics alone (p < 0.0001). Outpatient management was associated with no differences in recurrence rate within 30 days (p = 0.56). However, recurrence was associated with older age, a history of recurrent tonsillitis, but not a history of ear infections (p = 0.005, p < 0.0001, and p = 0.49 respectively). A history of recurrent ear infections, recurrent tonsillitis and recurrent PTAs were associated with the decision to pursue a tonsillectomy (p = 0.003, p = 0.03, and p < 0.0001 respectively). CONCLUSIONS Patients seen in the outpatient setting are more likely to receive antibiotics alone as their initial treatment, likely a result of certain clinical characteristics and presenting features as well as uncertain diagnosis. Inpatient status was associated with a younger age and a history of ear infections while recurrence was associated with a history of recurrent tonsillitis and older age. The recurrence rates for outpatient management were not statistically different than inpatient, suggesting that triaging and treatment of patients was occurring appropriately. The association of tonsillectomies in the inpatient group within 12 months is likely due to the higher rate of preexisting tonsil issues considering that recurrent tonsillitis, ear infections and a higher rate of PTA recurrence were all statistically correlated.
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Rawlins KW, Allen DZ, Onwuka AJ, Elmaraghy CA. Computed tomography use patterns for pediatric patients with peritonsillar abscess. Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol 2019; 123:22-25. [PMID: 31054537 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijporl.2019.04.027] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/25/2019] [Revised: 04/04/2019] [Accepted: 04/18/2019] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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OBJECTIVES The objective of this study is to examine the impact that an institution-wide policy to reduce radiation exposure in pediatric patients had on the use of computed tomography (CT) imaging in children presenting with suspected peritonsillar abscess (PTA)1. METHODS A single institution retrospective review was conducted for all pediatric patients under the age of 18 who presented to the emergency department with suspected PTA over a ten-year period. Patients were divided into two groups; those that presented during the years prior to policy implementation and those that presented during the years following. Main outcome measures were the frequency of patients who underwent CT scanning as a part of their workup, the specialty of the ordering physician, and the treatment for suspected PTA. RESULTS A total of 317 patients with suspected PTA were seen prior to policy implementation, with an additional 275 patients seen in the years after. The frequency of CT use was 41% (131/317) in pre-policy patients, and 28% (77/275) in post-policy patients (p = 0.004). The most common specialty of ordering physician was Pediatrics in the pre-policy patients (45%), and Otolaryngology in the post-policy patients (41%) (p = 0.0003). Of the 131 patient who underwent CT scanning before policy implementation, 36 patients (27%) required incision and drainage (I&D) of their PTA in the OR. This is in comparison to 42/77 patients (55%) in the post-policy group who underwent I&D in the OR (p < 0.0001). CONCLUSION An institution-wide policy to decrease unnecessary imaging studies in pediatric patients resulted in a significant reduction in the use of CT imaging in the work-up for suspected PTA. Additionally, there was increase in the frequency of patients who underwent surgical intervention for their PTA after CT imaging, suggesting a more scrutinized approach to CT usage since policy implementation.
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- Kasey W Rawlins
- The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Columbus, OH, USA
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- The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Columbus, OH, USA
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- The Research Institute at Nationwide Children's Hospital, Center for Surgical Outcomes Research, Columbus, OH, USA
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- The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Columbus, OH, USA; Nationwide Children's Hospital, Department of Pediatric Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Columbus, OH, USA.
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Bokshan SL, Mehta S, DeFroda SF, Owens BD. What Are the Primary Cost Drivers of Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction in the United States? A Cost-Minimization Analysis of 14,713 Patients. Arthroscopy 2019; 35:1576-1581. [PMID: 30926191 DOI: 10.1016/j.arthro.2018.12.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 43] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/17/2018] [Revised: 12/05/2018] [Accepted: 12/09/2018] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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PURPOSE To analyze the individual costs associated with anterior crucial ligament reconstruction (ACLR), accounting for patient demographics, perioperative decision making, and location of the surgical procedure (hospital vs ambulatory surgery center), utilizing a cost-minimization analysis in a large national database. METHODS Univariate analysis and multiple linear regression were performed to determine which patient and surgical variables were the largest cost drivers for ACLR in the United States according to the State Ambulatory Surgery and Services Database. RESULTS The average cost for ACLR (n = 14,713) was $24,707 (standard deviation, $15,644). When patient variables were considered, younger age (P < .001), male sex (P < .001), Hispanic ethnicity (P < .001), number of chronic medical conditions (P < .001), Medicare insurance (P < .001), and quartile of household income (P < .001) were all associated with higher costs after ACLR. For operative variables, time spent in the operating room (P < .001), meniscal repair (P < .001), and use of general anesthesia alone (P < .001) were all associated with higher costs for ACLR. There was no significant difference between cost of surgery performed at a private surgery center and cost at a hospital-owned center. In the multivariate regression, the 3 variables with the greatest influence on cost of ACLR were use of isolated general anesthesia (associated with an increase of $2,049), Hispanic ethnicity ($1,828), and >1 chronic medical condition ($1,749). Male sex, time in operating room, and older age also significantly increased ACLR cost. CONCLUSIONS The greatest contributor to cost of ACLR was the use of general anesthesia alone. Time spent in the operating room increased ACLR cost by $108 per minute. Patient factors included greater age, male sex, Hispanic ethnicity, number of chronic medical conditions, Medicare insurance, and annual income. Meniscal repair and regional nerve block did not significantly affect cost as determined by multivariate regression.
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- Steven L Bokshan
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Brown University, Alpert School of Medicine, Providence, Rhode Island, U.S.A
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Brown University, Alpert School of Medicine, Providence, Rhode Island, U.S.A
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Brown University, Alpert School of Medicine, Providence, Rhode Island, U.S.A
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Brown University, Alpert School of Medicine, Providence, Rhode Island, U.S.A.; Department of Sports Medicine, Brown University, Alpert School of Medicine, Providence, Rhode Island, U.S.A..
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Chisholm AG, Little BD, Johnson RF. Validating peritonsillar abscess drainage rates using the Pediatric hospital information system data. Laryngoscope 2019; 130:238-241. [PMID: 30761539 DOI: 10.1002/lary.27836] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 01/02/2019] [Indexed: 01/14/2023]
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OBJECTIVES To evaluate the accuracy of the Children's Hospital Association's Pediatric Health Information System (PHIS) registry data in determining surgical drainage rates as compared to a chart review on the same cohort of children with diagnosis of peritonsillar abscess. STUDY DESIGN Retrospective analysis. METHODS Our analysis included 200 children, ages 2 to 17 years, treated for a peritonsillar abscess from 2011 to 2016. The primary outcome was to determine the sensitivity, specificity, predictive values, receiver operating characteristics (ROC), and likelihood ratios of surgical drainage rates comparing the PHIS database to manual chart review of the same patients. RESULTS One hundred and fifteen (58%) children underwent drainage by chart review, whereas 87 (44%) had a drainage procedure by PHIS data. Age was a significant predictor of abscess drainage by chart review (age coefficient = 0.10; standard error = 0.04; 2 = 5.8; P = 0.02; odds ratio = 1.1; 95% confidence interval [CI] = 1.01-1.19). When using the chart review as the reference value for surgical drainage, the PHIS data had a sensitivity of 76% and 100% specificity. The positive and negative predictive values were 100% and 75%, respectively. The ROC area was 0.88 (95% CI, 84 to 92). Cases that lacked a clear procedure note composed the false negative cases in the PHIS. CONCLUSION At our institution, the PHIS Administrative data was adequate at predicting surgical drainage of the peritonsillar abscess when compared to chart review. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE 4 Laryngoscope, 130:238-241, 2020.
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- Allison G Chisholm
- Pediatric Otolaryngology, Cook Children's Medical Center, Fort Worth, Texas, U.S.A
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- American University of Antigua School of Medicine, Coolidge, Antigua
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Pediatric Otolaryngology Division, UT Southwestern Medical Center and Children's Medical Center Dallas, Dallas, Texas, U.S.A
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Varelas AN, LoSavio PS, Misch E, Casey PE, Jeffe JS. Utilization of emergency department computed tomography and otolaryngology consultation in the diagnosis of pediatric peritonsillar abscess. Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol 2019; 117:189-193. [PMID: 30579080 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijporl.2018.11.034] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/13/2018] [Revised: 11/27/2018] [Accepted: 11/28/2018] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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OBJECTIVES To determine whether obtaining a computed tomography (CT) scan in the emergency department (ED) is predictive of peritonsillar abscess (PTA) in the pediatric population, and to evaluate for clinical characteristics that may suggest whether a CT is beneficial in the diagnosis of pediatric PTA. METHODS Single-institution retrospective chart review at Rush University Hospitals. Study included pediatric patients, aged 17 or younger, who presented to the ED with suspected PTA over a 6-year period. Patients received a neck CT and/or an official otolaryngology consultation. Relevant demographic and study parameters were collected and statistically analyzed using SPSS. RESULTS A total of 36 pediatric patients with suspected PTA. Of these, 47.2% (17/36) received a diagnosis of PTA while 52.8% (19/36) received an alternative diagnosis. Patients with PTA were more likely to have trismus (41.2% vs 5.3%; p < .01), uvular deviation (94.1% vs 15.8%; p < .01), and palatal edema (52.9% vs 10.5%; p < .01), compared to patients without PTA. Fewer CT scans were ordered when comparing PTA positive versus negative cohorts (35% vs 63.2%; p = .10), however this was not statistically significant. An otolaryngology consult prior to imaging did significantly reduce the frequency of ordered CT scans (12.5% vs 63.6%; p < .01). CONCLUSION This is the first study to investigate the benefit of CT imaging in the diagnosis of pediatric PTA and impact of an otolaryngology consult on the frequency of CT scans. Pediatric patients at high risk for PTA based on clinical findings may not require CT imaging for diagnosis. Patients at lower risk may benefit from imaging based on the availability of an otolaryngology consult or expertise of the examiner.
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- Antonios N Varelas
- Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL, USA
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology, University of Colorado School of Medicine, Aurora, CO, USA
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL, USA
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL, USA.
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Balfour-Lynn IM, Wright M. Acute Infections That Produce Upper Airway Obstruction. KENDIG'S DISORDERS OF THE RESPIRATORY TRACT IN CHILDREN 2019. [PMCID: PMC7152287 DOI: 10.1016/b978-0-323-44887-1.00023-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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This chapter discusses the common and potentially serious infective causes of acute upper airway obstruction in children. The laryngeal anatomy of young children makes them particularly susceptible to upper airway obstruction, and during acute infections this is exacerbated by inflammation and edema of the airway mucosa. The most common cause of infective upper airway obstruction in children is viral laryngotracheobronchitis, or croup, which is usually a mild and self-limiting illness, but management with corticosteroids may still be necessary. Bacterial causes of upper airway obstruction have fortunately become rare since the introduction of the Haemophilus influenzae B (HiB) immunization, but a few cases of epiglottitis do still occur due to nonimmunization, vaccine failure, and infection with non-HiB organisms. These cases constitute a medical emergency due to the risk of rapid progression to complete airway obstruction. Other rare conditions are discussed including bacterial tracheitis, diphtheria, retropharyngeal, and peritonsillar abscesses. Key learning points in this chapter include the main discriminating factors of the various causes of infective upper airway obstruction, the importance of a calm and minimally distressing approach to the child presenting with stridor, and the need for early anesthetic team involvement in cases with a suspected bacterial etiology or signs of impending airway obstruction.
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Tampio AJF, Schroeder Ii RJ, Wang D, Boyle J, Nicholas BD. Trends in sociodemographic disparities of pediatric cochlear implantation over a 15-year period. Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol 2018; 115:165-170. [PMID: 30368379 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijporl.2018.10.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/09/2018] [Revised: 10/01/2018] [Accepted: 10/01/2018] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Sociodemographic disparities of cochlear implantation in children have been reported. This study sought to determine if disparities in children receiving cochlear implants have narrowed, widened or remained constant. METHODS Children 18 years or younger who underwent cochlear implantation from 1997 to 2012 were selected using the Kids' Inpatient Database. Demographic data included primary insurance payer, income quartile and race. The Cochran-Armitage test was used to determine if trends were significant. Prevalence rates of cochlear implantation by race were generated. A Poisson regression model was used to evaluate the rates of cochlear implantation within each racial group. RESULTS The proportion of children receiving cochlear implants with private insurance decreased from 79.3% to 42.6% (p < .0001), whereas children with Medicaid increased from 17.4% to 35.2% (p < .0001). Proportion of implanted children from the lowest two income quartiles increased from 15.5% to 24.4% (p < .0001) and 10.3%-21.8% (p < .0035), respectively. Rates of implantation among children from income quartile four decreased from 50.9% to 35.3% (p < .0001). White children were implanted twice as often as Black or Hispanic children (p = .007 and p = .0012 respectively). Asian children were implanted more than twice as often as Black or Hispanic Children (p = .0154 and p = .0098 respectively). CONCLUSIONS Income and insurance disparities have narrowed within the inpatient pediatric cochlear implantation cohort. Racial disparities still exist. White and Asian children are implanted at higher rates than Black or Hispanic children.
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- SUNY Upstate Medical University, Syracuse, NY, USA
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Infections of the Upper and Middle Airways. PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICE OF PEDIATRIC INFECTIOUS DISEASES 2018. [PMCID: PMC7152082 DOI: 10.1016/b978-0-323-40181-4.00028-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/24/2023]
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Battaglia A, Burchette R, Hussman J, Silver MA, Martin P, Bernstein P. Comparison of Medical Therapy Alone to Medical Therapy with Surgical Treatment of Peritonsillar Abscess. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 2017; 158:280-286. [PMID: 29110574 DOI: 10.1177/0194599817739277] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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Objective This study was performed to determine whether the efficacy and safety of medical management of uncomplicated peritonsillar abscess (PTA) presenting in the emergency department is equivalent to medical plus surgical therapy. Study Design Case series with chart review. Setting Southern California Permanente Medical Group (SCPMG). Subjects and Methods Upon successful completion of a prospective study comparing medical treatment (MT) to surgical treatment (ST) of PTA in 2008, MT was adopted by 12 SCPMG centers while 7 centers continued standard surgical drainage. Clinical outcomes are now reviewed on a random sampling of 211 patients with PTA treated with MT and 96 patients treated with ST between 2008 and 2013 at the respective medical centers. Patients were treated with intravenous (IV) fluids, weight-appropriate IV ceftriaxone, clindamycin, and dexamethasone, and then discharged on clindamycin × 10 days (MT). Patients in the ST group received MT but also surgical drainage. Primary end points were complication rates and failure rates. Results MT and ST resulted in no significant difference in treatment success or complications. However, patients in the MT group obtained significantly less liquid opioid prescriptions (MT, 30.8 ± 5.65; ST, 77.75 ± 13.41; P < .0001), reported fewer sore days (MT, 4.48 ± 0.27; ST, 5.77 ± 0.49; P = .0004), and required less days off from work (MT, 3.4 ± 0.44; ST, 4.9 ± 0.82; P = .044). Conclusions Compared to ST, MT appears to be equally safe and efficacious, with less pain, opioid use, and days off work, especially if patients with PTA present without trismus. MT for PTAs reduces the possibility of surgical complications, as well as the cost and inconvenience associated with ST.
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- Alex Battaglia
- 1 Department of Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery, Southern California Permanente Medical Group, San Diego, California, USA
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- 2 Regional Offices, Department of Research and Evaluation, Southern California Permanente Medical Group, Pasadena, California, USA
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- 3 Division of Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery, University of California-San Diego, San Diego, California, USA
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- 4 Department Emergency Medicine, Southern California Permanente Medical Group, San Diego, California, USA
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- 1 Department of Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery, Southern California Permanente Medical Group, San Diego, California, USA
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- 1 Department of Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery, Southern California Permanente Medical Group, San Diego, California, USA
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Bilateral Peritonsillar Abscess in an Infant: An Unusual Presentation of Sore Throat. Case Rep Otolaryngol 2017; 2017:4670152. [PMID: 28912993 PMCID: PMC5585563 DOI: 10.1155/2017/4670152] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/17/2017] [Accepted: 07/18/2017] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Introduction Peritonsillar abscess is considered a suppurative complication of acute tonsillitis. It is usually unilateral and clinically evident bilateral presentation is uncommon. The condition affects mainly children older than 10 years and young adults. Herein we present a rare case of bilateral peritonsillar abscess in an infant. Presentation of Case A 1-year-old boy presented with a two-day history of worsening sore throat, loss of appetite, vomiting, and fever. Examination of the oral cavity and oropharynx revealed enlarged and inflamed tonsils and a bilaterally congested and bulging soft palate. CT scan confirmed the hypothesis of bilateral peritonsillar abscess. Antibiotic therapy was instituted and after 5 days only slight regression of swelling of the soft palate was observed. He underwent a surgical procedure for draining the abscesses. After the procedure, he presented good clinical and laboratory evolution and was discharged home. Discussion Although peritonsillar abscesses are considered common complications of acute tonsillitis bilateral cases are extremely rare, especially in early childhood. The diagnosis is based on history and physical examination and the treatment remains controversial among otolaryngologists. Conclusion Bilateral peritonsillar abscess should be diagnosed and treated promptly and adequately to prevent respiratory obstruction and to avoid dissemination into the deep neck spaces.
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Johnson RF. Emergency department visits, hospitalizations, and readmissions of patients with a peritonsillar abscess. Laryngoscope 2017; 127 Suppl 5:S1-S9. [DOI: 10.1002/lary.26777] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/11/2017] [Revised: 06/02/2017] [Accepted: 06/06/2017] [Indexed: 11/12/2022]
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- Romaine F. Johnson
- Department of Otolaryngology and Pediatric Otolaryngology; UT Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas and Children's Medical Center Dallas; Dallas Texas U.S.A
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Cruz AI, Kleiner JE, DeFroda SF, Gil JA, Daniels AH, Eberson CP. Increasing rates of surgical treatment for paediatric diaphyseal forearm fractures: a National Database Study from 2000 to 2012. J Child Orthop 2017; 11:201-209. [PMID: 28828064 PMCID: PMC5548036 DOI: 10.1302/1863-2548.11.170017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/03/2023] Open
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FOREARM Purpose fractures are one of the most commonly sustained injuries in children and are often treated non-operatively. The purpose of this study was to estimate the rate of inpatient surgical treatment of paediatric forearm fractures over time using a large, publicly available, national database. METHODS The Healthcare Cost and Utilization Project (HCUP) Kids' Inpatient Database (KID) was evaluated between 2000 and 2012. Forearm fractures and surgeries were identified using International Classification of Diseases, 9th Revision, Clinical Modification (ICD-9 CM) diagnosis and procedure codes. Univariable and multivariable logistic regression were used to determine variables associated with greater proportion of surgical treatment. All statistical analyses were performed using SAS statistical software v.9.4 (SAS Institute Inc., Cary, NC, USA). Statistical significance was set at p < 0.05. RESULTS The database identified 30 936 forearm fracture admissions. Overall, 19 837 of these patients were treated surgically (64.12%). The percentage of patients treated with surgery increased from 59.3% in 2000 to 70.0% in 2012 (p < 0.001). Multivariable regression analysis found increased age (p < 0.001), more recent year (p < 0.001), male gender (p = 0.003) and admission to a children's hospital (p < 0.001) were associated with an increased proportion of patients receiving surgical treatment. Medicaid payer status was associated with a lower proportion of surgical treatment (p < 0.001). CONCLUSIONS The rate of operative treatment for paediatric forearm fractures admitted to the hospital increased over time. Increased surgical rates were associated with older age, male gender, treatment at a children's hospital and non-Medicaid insurance status.
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- A. I. Cruz
- Department of Orthopaedics, Division of Paediatric Orthopaedic Surgery, Alpert Medical School of Brown University, Providence, RI, USA,Correspondence should be sent to: Dr A. I. Cruz Jr, Department of Orthopaedics, Alpert Medical School of Brown University, 593 Eddy Street, Providence, RI 02903, USA. E-mail:
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Alpert Medical School of Brown University, Providence, RI, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Alpert Medical School of Brown University, Providence, RI, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Alpert Medical School of Brown University, Providence, RI, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Division of Spine Surgery, Alpert Medical School of Brown University, Providence, RI, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Division of Paediatric Orthopaedic Surgery, Alpert Medical School of Brown University, Providence, RI, USA
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Boulos A, DeFroda SF, Kleiner JE, Thomas N, Gil JA, Cruz AI. Inpatient orthopaedic hardware removal in children: A cross-Sectional study. J Clin Orthop Trauma 2017; 8:270-275. [PMID: 28951646 PMCID: PMC5605744 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcot.2017.06.020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/10/2017] [Revised: 05/11/2017] [Accepted: 06/29/2017] [Indexed: 01/23/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION Few data describe the specific reasons for inpatient hardware removal in the pediatric population. This study was designed to understand the conditions necessitating inpatient removal following fracture surgery. Cost data was analyzed to understand the financial implications of these procedures. METHODS The Kids' Inpatient Database (KID) was evaluated for the year 2012. Patients undergoing open reduction internal fixation following upper and lower extremity fractures as well as those undergoing hardware removal due to hardware complications were identified using ICD-9 CM diagnosis and procedure codes. Univariable and multivariable logistic regression were used to determine predictors of surgical removal due to complications, controlling for patient demographics and comorbidities. RESULTS The most common indication for removal was infection (1141 patients; 32%), followed by mechanical dysfunction (923; 25.4%), and pain (472; 13%). Logistic regression analysis showed that femur fractures (OR = 8.27, 95% CI: 7.63-8.96) and tibia/fibula fractures (OR = 1.24, 95% CI: 1.17-1.35) were independent predictors of infection-related hardware removal (P < 0.001). Patients who underwent removal due to infection were more likely to have asthma (OR = 1.87, 95% CI: 1.62-2.07), smoke tobacco (OR = 1.12, 95% CI: 1.05-1.23), and suffer from developmental delays (OR = 1.32, 95% CI: 1.19-1.54) (P < 0.001). Average hospital charges and costs were $36,349 and $11,792 respectively. CONCLUSION While most commonly performed as an outpatient procedure, inpatient hardware removal occurs with relative frequency and is most often performed for infection, mechanical failure, or pain. Risk factors for infection-related removal were identified and provide a basis for further investigation.
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- Alexandre Boulos
- Department of Orthopaedics, Alpert Medical School of Brown University, Providence, RI, United States,Corresponding author at: Alpert Medical School of Brown University, 222 Richmond Street, Providence, RI 02903, United States.
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Alpert Medical School of Brown University, Providence, RI, United States
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Alpert Medical School of Brown University, Providence, RI, United States
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Alpert Medical School of Brown University, Providence, RI, United States
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Alpert Medical School of Brown University, Providence, RI, United States
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- Department of Orthopaedics Division of Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery, Alpert Medical School of Brown University, Providence, RI, United States
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Chang BA, Thamboo A, Burton MJ, Diamond C, Nunez DA. Needle aspiration versus incision and drainage for the treatment of peritonsillar abscess. Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2016; 12:CD006287. [PMID: 28009937 PMCID: PMC6463807 DOI: 10.1002/14651858.cd006287.pub4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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BACKGROUND Peritonsillar abscess is a common infection presenting as a collection of pus in the peritonsillar area. The condition is characterised by a severe sore throat, difficulty in swallowing and pain on swallowing, fever and malaise, and trismus. Needle aspiration and incision and drainage are the two main treatment modalities currently used in the treatment of this condition. The effectiveness of one versus the other has not been clearly demonstrated and remains an area of debate. OBJECTIVES To assess the effectiveness and risks of needle aspiration versus incision and drainage for the treatment of peritonsillar abscess in older children (eight years of age or older), adolescents and adults. SEARCH METHODS The Cochrane ENT Information Specialist searched the ENT Trials Register; Central Register of Controlled Trials (CENTRAL 2016, Issue 7); Ovid MEDLINE; Ovid Embase; CINAHL; Web of Science; ClinicalTrials.gov; ICTRP and additional sources for published and unpublished trials. The date of the search was 25 August 2016. SELECTION CRITERIA Randomised controlled trials comparing needle aspiration with incision and drainage. DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS We used the standard methodological procedures expected by Cochrane. Our primary outcomes were recurrence rate (proportion of patients needing repeat intervention) and adverse effects associated with the intervention. Secondary outcomes were time to resumption of normal diet, complications of the disease process and symptom scores. We used GRADE to assess the quality of evidence for each outcome; this is indicated in italics. MAIN RESULTS We included 11 studies (674 participants). The risk of bias was high or unclear in all of the included studies. All studies compared needle aspiration to incision and drainage.All but one of the 11 studies reported on the primary outcome of recurrence. When we pooled data from the 10 studies the recurrence rate was higher in the needle aspiration group compared with incision and drainage: risk ratio (RR) 3.74 (95% confidence interval (CI) 1.63 to 8.59; 612 participants). We detected moderate heterogeneity in this analysis (I2 = 48%). In interpreting the pooled result it is important to note that the evidence for this outcome was of very low quality.None of the other outcomes (adverse effects of the intervention, time to resumption of normal diet, complications of the disease process and symptom scores) were consistently measured across all studies.Only three studies reported on adverse effects/events associated with the intervention and only one such event in a single patient was reported (post-procedure bleeding following incision and drainage: 1/28, 3.6%) (very low-quality evidence). Time to resumption of normal diet was compared in two studies; neither found an obvious difference between needle aspiration and incision and drainage (very low-quality evidence).Only three studies stated that they would report complications of the disease process. In these three studies, the only complication reported was admission to hospital for dehydration in two patients who underwent incision and drainage (2/13, 6.7%). Symptom scores were measured in four studies; three evaluated pain using different scales and one other symptoms. The data could not be pooled in a meta-analysis. Two studies evaluating procedural pain reported this to be lower in the needle aspiration groups. One study found comparable rates of pain resolution at five days post-intervention between groups. The quality of the evidence for symptom scores was very low. AUTHORS' CONCLUSIONS Although a number of studies have sought to evaluate whether or not needle aspiration or incision and drainage is more effective in patients with peritonsillar abscess, there is no high-quality evidence to allow a firm conclusion to be drawn and the answer remains uncertain. Very low-quality evidence suggests that incision and drainage may be associated with a lower chance of recurrence than needle aspiration. There is some very low-quality evidence to suggest that needle aspiration is less painful.
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- Brent A Chang
- University of British ColumbiaDivision of Otolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery2775 Laurel St.4th Floor Otolaryngology (ENT)VancouverBCCanadaV5Z 1M9
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- University of British ColumbiaDivision of Otolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery2775 Laurel St.4th Floor Otolaryngology (ENT)VancouverBCCanadaV5Z 1M9
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- UK Cochrane CentreSummertown Pavilion18 ‐ 24 Middle WayOxfordUKOX2 7LG
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- University of British ColumbiaDivision of Otolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery2775 Laurel St.4th Floor Otolaryngology (ENT)VancouverBCCanadaV5Z 1M9
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- University of British ColumbiaDivision of Otolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery2775 Laurel St.4th Floor Otolaryngology (ENT)VancouverBCCanadaV5Z 1M9
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Hanba C, Bobian M, Svider PF, Sheyn A, Siegel B, Lin HS, Raza SN. Perioperative considerations and complications in pediatric parathyroidectomy. Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol 2016; 91:94-99. [PMID: 27863650 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijporl.2016.10.017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/31/2016] [Revised: 10/10/2016] [Accepted: 10/13/2016] [Indexed: 01/24/2023]
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OBJECTIVES/HYPOTHESIS To evaluate perioperative considerations and post-operative complications associated with parathyroidectomy in the pediatric population. METHODS The Kids' Inpatient Database 21 (KID) was searched for patients who underwent parathyroidectomy in 2009 and 2012. Patient demographics, hospital stay, associated charges, and post-operative adverse sequelae were evaluated in all patients and included patient comorbidity and additional procedure requirement analysis. RESULTS There were 182 patients extrapolating to 262 parathyroidectomies over the two years analyzed. Although a minority of patients were male (45.4%), these patients had greater rates of complications, length of stay, and hospital charges. Importantly, minorities and younger patients (≤15y) also had more complicated post-operative courses. The lengths of stay for patients experiencing post-operative altered mental status (18.7d), post-operative infection (15.5d), respiratory complications (19d), and cardiac complications (13d) were significantly increased compared to individuals without major complications (3.4d) (p < 0.001). Patients with pre-existing chronic kidney disease, dialysis-dependence, and bone sequelae (most commonly from hungry bone syndrome) also had significantly lengthier stays and greater associated costs. CONCLUSION Findings from this analysis can be included in a comprehensive pre-operative informed consent process between physicians and patients discussing perioperative considerations and potential complications of parathyroidectomy. Males, younger children, and patients with preexisting renal conditions experienced lengthier and more complicated hospital stays, suggesting the need for closer monitoring of these cohorts.
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- Curtis Hanba
- Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Wayne State University School of Medicine, Detroit, MI, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Wayne State University School of Medicine, Detroit, MI, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Wayne State University School of Medicine, Detroit, MI, USA.
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- Department of Otolaryngology - University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Memphis, TN, USA; LeBonheur Children's Hospital, Department of Pediatric Otolaryngology, Memphis, TN, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Wayne State University School of Medicine, Detroit, MI, USA; Children's Hospital of Michigan, Detroit Medical Center, Detroit, MI, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Wayne State University School of Medicine, Detroit, MI, USA; Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute, Detroit, MI, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Wayne State University School of Medicine, Detroit, MI, USA; Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute, Detroit, MI, USA
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