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Efune PN, Pinales P, Park J, Poppino KF, Mitchell RB, Szmuk P. Pediatric obstructive sleep apnea: A prospective observational study of respiratory events in the immediate recovery period after adenotonsillectomy. Anaesth Crit Care Pain Med 2024:101385. [PMID: 38705239 DOI: 10.1016/j.accpm.2024.101385] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/30/2024] [Revised: 03/21/2024] [Accepted: 03/25/2024] [Indexed: 05/07/2024]
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BACKGROUND Adenotonsillectomy is often curative for pediatric obstructive sleep apnea, yet children remain at high risk of respiratory complications in the postoperative period. We sought to determine the incidence and risk factors for respiratory depression and airway obstruction, as well as clinically apparent respiratory events in the post-anesthesia care unit (PACU) in high-risk children after adenotonsillectomy. METHODS In this prospective cohort study, we enrolled 60 high-risk children having adenotonsillectomy. Our primary outcome was respiratory depression and airway obstruction in the PACU measured using a noninvasive respiratory volume monitor (RVM) and defined by episodes of predicted minute ventilation less than 40% for at least 2 minutes. We measured clinically apparent respiratory events using continuous observation by trained study staff. RESULTS The median (range) age of our sample was 4 years (1, 16) and 27 (45%) were female. Black and Hispanic race children comprised 80% (n = 48) of our cohort. Thirty-nine (65%) had at least one episode of PACU respiratory depression or airway obstruction measured using the RVM, while only 21 (35%) had clinically apparent respiratory events. Poisson regression demonstrated the following associations with an increase in episodes of respiratory depression and airway obstruction: BMI Z-score less than -1 (estimate 3.91; [95%CI 1.49-10.23]), BMI Z-score 1-2 (estimate 2.04; [1.20-3.48]), and two or more comorbidities (estimate 1.96; [1.11-3.46]). CONCLUSIONS Respiratory volume monitoring in the immediate postoperative period after pediatric high-risk adenotonsillectomy identifies impaired ventilation more frequently than is clinically apparent.
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- Proshad N Efune
- University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Management, 5323 Harry Hines Blvd, Dallas, TX 75390-8876, United States; Outcomes Research Consortium, 9500 Euclid Avenue Cleveland, OH 44195, United States.
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- University of Texas Southwestern Medical School, 5323 Harry Hines Boulevard, Dallas, TX 75390-8876, United States.
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- Southern Methodist University, Department of Biostatistics, 6425 Boaz Lane, Dallas TX 75205, United States.
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- University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Management, 5323 Harry Hines Blvd, Dallas, TX 75390-8876, United States
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- University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, 2001 Inwood Road, Dallas, TX 75390-9035, United States.
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- University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Management, 5323 Harry Hines Blvd, Dallas, TX 75390-8876, United States; Outcomes Research Consortium, 9500 Euclid Avenue Cleveland, OH 44195, United States.
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Bradshaw B, Jaffal H, Wysocki CA, Grover LA, Mitchell RB, Ulualp S, Shah GB, Chorney SR. Chronic Granulomatous Disease of the Upper Airway. Ear Nose Throat J 2024; 103:289-292. [PMID: 34670444 DOI: 10.1177/01455613211054635] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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- Brad Bradshaw
- Department of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, Division of Pediatric Otolaryngology, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, Division of Pediatric Otolaryngology, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX, USA
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- Departments of Internal Medicine and Pediatrics, Division of Allergy/Immunology, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX, USA
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- Division of Pediatric Anesthesiology, Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Management, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX, USA
- Department of Pediatric Anesthesiology, Children's Medical Center Dallas, Dallas, TX, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, Division of Pediatric Otolaryngology, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX, USA
- Department of Pediatric Otolaryngology, Children's Medical Center Dallas, Dallas, TX, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, Division of Pediatric Otolaryngology, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX, USA
- Department of Pediatric Otolaryngology, Children's Medical Center Dallas, Dallas, TX, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, Division of Pediatric Otolaryngology, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX, USA
- Department of Pediatric Otolaryngology, Children's Medical Center Dallas, Dallas, TX, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, Division of Pediatric Otolaryngology, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX, USA
- Department of Pediatric Otolaryngology, Children's Medical Center Dallas, Dallas, TX, USA
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Gueye-Ndiaye S, Tully M, Tsou PY, Amin R, Baldassari CM, Chervin RD, Cielo CM, George A, Hassan F, Ibrahim S, Ishman SL, Kirkham EM, Mitchell RB, Naqvi K, Prero M, Rueschman M, Tapia IE, Sendon C, Wang R, Redline S, Ross K. The effect of adenotonsillectomy on asthma symptoms in the Pediatric Adenotonsillectomy Trial for Snoring (PATS). Pediatr Pulmonol 2024. [PMID: 38656626 DOI: 10.1002/ppul.27022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/28/2024] [Accepted: 04/10/2024] [Indexed: 04/26/2024]
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- Seyni Gueye-Ndiaye
- Boston Children's Hospital and Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
- Brigham and Women's Hospital and Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Brigham and Women's Hospital and Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Boston Children's Hospital and Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
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- Division of Sleep Medicine, Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Eastern Virginia Medical School, Children's Hospitals of The King's Daughters, Norfolk, Virginia, USA
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- Department of Neurology, Michigan Medicine, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
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- Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, Michigan Medicine, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
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- Rainbow Babies and Children's Hospital and University Hospitals, Cleveland, Ohio, USA
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- Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Michigan Medicine, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
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- Children's Medical Center of Dallas and UT Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas, USA
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- Children's Medical Center of Dallas and UT Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas, USA
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- Rainbow Babies and Children's Hospital and University Hospitals, Cleveland, Ohio, USA
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- Brigham and Women's Hospital and Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- University of Miami Health System and Miller School of Medicine, Miami, Florida, USA
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- Division of Sleep Medicine, Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Eastern Virginia Medical School, Children's Hospitals of The King's Daughters, Norfolk, Virginia, USA
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- Boston Children's Hospital and Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
- Department of Population Medicine, Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Institute, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Brigham and Women's Hospital and Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Rainbow Babies and Children's Hospital and University Hospitals, Cleveland, Ohio, USA
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Mitchell RB, Baldassari CM, Redline S. Skip Polysomnography Before Adenotonsillectomy for Snoring?-Reply. JAMA Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 2024:2817765. [PMID: 38635240 DOI: 10.1001/jamaoto.2024.0584] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/19/2024]
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- Ron B Mitchell
- Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Eastern Virginia Medical School, Children's Hospital of The King's Daughters, Norfolk
- Deputy Editor, JAMA Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery
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- Departments of Medicine and Neurology, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts
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Gueye-Ndiaye S, Tully M, Amin R, Baldassari CM, Chervin RD, Cole M, Ibrahim S, Kirkham EM, Mitchell RB, Naqvi K, Ross K, Rueschman M, Tapia IE, Williamson AA, Wei Z, Rosen CL, Wang R, Redline S. Neighborhood Disadvantage, Quality of Life, and Symptom Burden in Children with Mild Sleep-disordered Breathing. Ann Am Thorac Soc 2024; 21:604-611. [PMID: 38241286 PMCID: PMC10995551 DOI: 10.1513/annalsats.202307-653oc] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/28/2023] [Accepted: 01/18/2024] [Indexed: 01/21/2024] Open
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Rationale: Neighborhood disadvantage (ND) has been associated with sleep-disordered breathing (SDB) in children. However, the association between ND and SDB symptom burden and quality of life (QOL) has not yet been studied.Objectives: To evaluate associations between ND with SDB symptom burden and QOL.Methods: Cross-sectional analyses were performed on 453 children, ages 3-12.9 years, with mild SDB (habitual snoring and apnea-hypopnea index < 3/h) enrolled in the PATS (Pediatric Adenotonsillectomy Trial for Snoring) multicenter study. The primary exposure, neighborhood disadvantage, was characterized by the Child Opportunity Index (COI) (range, 0-100), in which lower values (specifically COI ⩽ 40) signify less advantageous neighborhoods. The primary outcomes were QOL assessed by the obstructive sleep apnea (OSA)-18 questionnaire (range, 18-126) and SDB symptom burden assessed by the Pediatric Sleep Questionnaire-Sleep-related Breathing Disorder (PSQ-SRBD) scale (range, 0-1). The primary model was adjusted for age, sex, race, ethnicity, maternal education, recruitment site, and season. In addition, we explored the role of body mass index (BMI) percentile, environmental tobacco smoke (ETS), and asthma in these associations.Results: The sample included 453 children (16% Hispanic, 26% Black or African American, 52% White, and 6% other). COI mean (standard deviation [SD]) was 50.3 (29.4), and 37% (n = 169) of participants lived in disadvantaged neighborhoods. Poor SDB-related QOL (OSA-18 ⩾ 60) and high symptom burden (PSQ-SRBD ⩾ 0.33) were found in 30% (n = 134) and 75% (n = 341) of participants, respectively. In adjusted models, a COI increase by 1 SD (i.e., more advantageous neighborhood) was associated with an improvement in OSA-18 score by 2.5 points (95% confidence interval [CI], -4.34 to -0.62) and in PSQ-SRBD score by 0.03 points (95% CI, -0.05 to -0.01). These associations remained significant after adjusting for BMI percentile, ETS, or asthma; however, associations between COI and SDB-related QOL attenuated by 23% and 10% after adjusting for ETS or asthma, respectively.Conclusions: Neighborhood disadvantage was associated with poorer SDB-related QOL and greater SDB symptoms. Associations were partially attenuated after considering the effects of ETS or asthma. The findings support efforts to reduce ETS and neighborhood-level asthma-related risk factors and identify other neighborhood-level factors that contribute to SDB symptom burden as strategies to address sleep-health disparities.Clinical trial registered with www.clinicaltrials.gov (NCT02562040).
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- Seyni Gueye-Ndiaye
- Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts
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- Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts
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- Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center and University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, Ohio
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Eastern Virginia Medical School, Norfolk, Virginia
- Department of Pediatric Sleep Medicine, Children’s Hospital of The King’s Daughters, Norfolk, Virginia
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- Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center and University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, Ohio
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- Rainbow Babies and Children’s Hospital and University Hospitals, Cleveland, Ohio
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- Children’s Medical Center of Dallas and UT Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas
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- Children’s Medical Center of Dallas and UT Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas
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- Rainbow Babies and Children’s Hospital and University Hospitals, Cleveland, Ohio
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- Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts
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- Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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- The Ballmer Institute for Children’s Behavioral Health, University of Oregon, Eugene, Oregon
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- Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts
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- Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, Cleveland, Ohio; and
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- Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts
- Department of Population Medicine, Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Institute, Boston, Massachusetts
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- Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts
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Mitchell RB, Cook K, Garetz S, Tapia IE, Elden LM, Kirkham EM, Shah J, Otteson T, Zopf D, Amin R, Ishman S, Baldassari CM, Chervin RD, Hassan F, Naqvi K, Wang R, Redline S. Clinical Characteristics of Primary Snoring vs Mild Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Children: Analysis of the Pediatric Adenotonsillectomy for Snoring (PATS) Randomized Clinical Trial. JAMA Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 2024; 150:99-106. [PMID: 38095903 PMCID: PMC10722386 DOI: 10.1001/jamaoto.2023.3816] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/07/2023] [Accepted: 10/20/2023] [Indexed: 12/17/2023]
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Importance It is unknown whether children with primary snoring and children with mild obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) represent populations with substantially different clinical characteristics. Nonetheless, an obstructive apnea-hypopnea index (AHI) of 1 or greater is often used to define OSA and plan for adenotonsillectomy (AT). Objective To assess whether a combination of clinical characteristics differentiates children with primary snoring from children with mild OSA. Design, Setting, and Participants Baseline data from the Pediatric Adenotonsillectomy Trial for Snoring (PATS) study, a multicenter, single-blind, randomized clinical trial conducted at 6 academic sleep centers from June 2016 to January 2021, were analyzed. Children aged 3.0 to 12.9 years with polysomnography-diagnosed (AHI <3) mild obstructive sleep-disordered breathing who were considered candidates for AT were included. Data analysis was performed from July 2022 to October 2023. Main Outcomes and Measures Logistic regression models were fitted to identify which demographic, clinical, and caregiver reports distinguished children with primary snoring (AHI <1; 311 patients [67.8%]) from children with mild OSA (AHI 1-3; 148 patients [32.2%]). Results A total of 459 children were included. The median (IQR) age was 6.0 (4.0-7.5) years, 230 (50.1%) were female, and 88 (19.2%) had obesity. A total of 121 (26.4%) were Black, 75 (16.4%) were Hispanic, 236 (51.5%) were White, and 26 (5.7%) were other race and ethnicity. Black race (odds ratio [OR], 2.08; 95% CI, 1.32-3.30), obesity (OR, 1.80; 95% CI, 1.12-2.91), and high urinary cotinine levels (>5 µg/L) (OR, 1.88; 95% CI, 1.15-3.06) were associated with greater odds of mild OSA rather than primary snoring. Other demographic characteristics, clinical examination findings, and questionnaire reports did not distinguish between primary snoring and mild OSA. A weighted combination of the statistically significant clinical predictors had limited ability to differentiate children with mild OSA from children with primary snoring. Conclusions and Relevance In this analysis of baseline data from the PATS randomized clinical trial, primary snoring and mild OSA were difficult to distinguish without polysomnography. Mild OSA vs snoring alone did not identify a clinical group of children who may stand to benefit from AT for obstructive sleep-disordered breathing. Trial Registration ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT02562040.
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- Ron B. Mitchell
- Children’s Medical Center of Dallas and University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas
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- Departments of Medicine and Neurology, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts
- Program in Statistical and Data Sciences, Smith College, Northampton, Massachusetts
- Department of Population Medicine, Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Institute and Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts
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- Department of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
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- Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia and University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia
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- Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia and University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia
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- Department of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
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- Department of Otolaryngology, University Hospitals Rainbow Babies & Children’s Hospital, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio
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- Department of Otolaryngology, University Hospitals Rainbow Babies & Children’s Hospital, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio
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- Department of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
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- Department of Pediatrics, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, Ohio
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, Ohio
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Eastern Virginia Medical School, Children’s Hospital of The King’s Daughters, Norfolk
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- Sleep Disorders Center and Department of Neurology, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
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- Sleep Disorders Center and Department of Pediatrics and Communicable Diseases, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
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- Department of Pediatrics, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas
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- Departments of Medicine and Neurology, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts
- Department of Population Medicine, Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Institute and Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts
- Department of Biostatistics, Harvard T. H. Chan School of Public Health, Boston, Massachusetts
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- Departments of Medicine and Neurology, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts
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Ehsan Z, Ishman SL, Soghier I, Almeida FR, Boudewyns A, Camacho M, Carno MA, Coppelson K, Ersu RH, Ho ATN, Kaditis AG, Machado AJ, Mitchell RB, Resnick CM, Swaggart K, Verhulst S. Management of Persistent, Post-adenotonsillectomy Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Children: An Official American Thoracic Society Clinical Practice Guideline. Am J Respir Crit Care Med 2024; 209:248-261. [PMID: 37890009 PMCID: PMC10840779 DOI: 10.1164/rccm.202310-1857st] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/24/2023] [Indexed: 10/29/2023] Open
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Background: Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is the most common sleep-related breathing disorder. Although adenotonsillectomy is first-line management for pediatric OSA, up to 40% of children may have persistent OSA. This document provides an evidence-based clinical practice guideline on the management of children with persistent OSA. The target audience is clinicians, including physicians, dentists, and allied health professionals, caring for children with OSA. Methods: A multidisciplinary international panel of experts was convened to determine key unanswered questions regarding the management of persistent pediatric OSA. We conducted a systematic review of the relevant literature. The Grading of Recommendations, Assessment, Development, and Evaluation approach was used to rate the quality of evidence and the strength of the clinical recommendations. The panel members considered the strength of each recommendation and evaluated the benefits and risks of applying the intervention. In formulating the recommendations, the panel considered patient and caregiver values, the cost of care, and feasibility. Results: Recommendations were developed for six management options for persistent OSA. Conclusions: The panel developed recommendations for the management of persistent pediatric OSA based on limited evidence and expert opinion. Important areas for future research were identified for each recommendation.
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Leavitt T, Brooks RL, Mitchell RB, Johnson RF, Chorney SR. Adolescent Tracheostomy for COVID-19 Respiratory Failure. Ear Nose Throat J 2024; 103:NP22-NP24. [PMID: 34328811 DOI: 10.1177/01455613211034594] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Pediatric tracheostomy for COVID-19 infections is uncommon and requires age-appropriate adaptations. This case adds to a limited body of literature related to tracheostomy placement and management in an adolescent. Thoughtful planning and communication by a dedicated tracheostomy team was crucial in obtaining a successful outcome.
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- Taylor Leavitt
- University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Dallas, TX, USA
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- University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Dallas, TX, USA
- Children's Medical Center of Dallas, Department of Pediatric Otolaryngology, Dallas, TX, USA
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- University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Dallas, TX, USA
- Children's Medical Center of Dallas, Department of Pediatric Otolaryngology, Dallas, TX, USA
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- University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Dallas, TX, USA
- Children's Medical Center of Dallas, Department of Pediatric Otolaryngology, Dallas, TX, USA
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- University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Dallas, TX, USA
- Children's Medical Center of Dallas, Department of Pediatric Otolaryngology, Dallas, TX, USA
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Redline S, Cook K, Chervin RD, Ishman S, Baldassari CM, Mitchell RB, Tapia IE, Amin R, Hassan F, Ibrahim S, Ross K, Elden LM, Kirkham EM, Zopf D, Shah J, Otteson T, Naqvi K, Owens J, Young L, Furth S, Connolly H, Clark CAC, Bakker JP, Garetz S, Radcliffe J, Taylor HG, Rosen CL, Wang R. Adenotonsillectomy for Snoring and Mild Sleep Apnea in Children: A Randomized Clinical Trial. JAMA 2023; 330:2084-2095. [PMID: 38051326 PMCID: PMC10698619 DOI: 10.1001/jama.2023.22114] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/10/2023] [Accepted: 10/04/2023] [Indexed: 12/07/2023]
Abstract
Importance The utility of adenotonsillectomy in children who have habitual snoring without frequent obstructive breathing events (mild sleep-disordered breathing [SDB]) is unknown. Objectives To evaluate early adenotonsillectomy compared with watchful waiting and supportive care (watchful waiting) on neurodevelopmental, behavioral, health, and polysomnographic outcomes in children with mild SDB. Design, Setting, and Participants Randomized clinical trial enrolling 459 children aged 3 to 12.9 years with snoring and an obstructive apnea-hypopnea index (AHI) less than 3 enrolled at 7 US academic sleep centers from June 29, 2016, to February 1, 2021, and followed up for 12 months. Intervention Participants were randomized 1:1 to either early adenotonsillectomy (n = 231) or watchful waiting (n = 228). Main Outcomes and Measures The 2 primary outcomes were changes from baseline to 12 months for caregiver-reported Behavior Rating Inventory of Executive Function (BRIEF) Global Executive Composite (GEC) T score, a measure of executive function; and a computerized test of attention, the Go/No-go (GNG) test d-prime signal detection score, reflecting the probability of response to target vs nontarget stimuli. Twenty-two secondary outcomes included 12-month changes in neurodevelopmental, behavioral, quality of life, sleep, and health outcomes. Results Of the 458 participants in the analyzed sample (231 adenotonsillectomy and 237 watchful waiting; mean age, 6.1 years; 230 female [50%]; 123 Black/African American [26.9%]; 75 Hispanic [16.3%]; median AHI, 0.5 [IQR, 0.2-1.1]), 394 children (86%) completed 12-month follow-up visits. There were no statistically significant differences in change from baseline between the 2 groups in executive function (BRIEF GEC T-scores: -3.1 for adenotonsillectomy vs -1.9 for watchful waiting; difference, -0.96 [95% CI, -2.66 to 0.74]) or attention (GNG d-prime scores: 0.2 for adenotonsillectomy vs 0.1 for watchful waiting; difference, 0.05 [95% CI, -0.18 to 0.27]) at 12 months. Behavioral problems, sleepiness, symptoms, and quality of life each improved more with adenotonsillectomy than with watchful waiting. Adenotonsillectomy was associated with a greater 12-month decline in systolic and diastolic blood pressure percentile levels (difference in changes, -9.02 [97% CI, -15.49 to -2.54] and -6.52 [97% CI, -11.59 to -1.45], respectively) and less progression of the AHI to greater than 3 events/h (1.3% of children in the adenotonsillectomy group compared with 13.2% in the watchful waiting group; difference, -11.2% [97% CI, -17.5% to -4.9%]). Six children (2.7%) experienced a serious adverse event associated with adenotonsillectomy. Conclusions In children with mild SDB, adenotonsillectomy, compared with watchful waiting, did not significantly improve executive function or attention at 12 months. However, children with adenotonsillectomy had improved secondary outcomes, including behavior, symptoms, and quality of life and decreased blood pressure, at 12-month follow-up. Trial Registration ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT02562040.
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- Susan Redline
- Department of Medicine, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts
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- Program in Statistical and Data Sciences, Smith College, Northampton, Massachusetts
- Department of Population Medicine, Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Institute and Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts
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- Sleep Disorders Center and Department of Neurology, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, Ohio
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Eastern Virginia Medical School, Children’s Hospital of The King’s Daughters, Norfolk
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- Departments of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery and Neurology Sleep Disorders Center, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Children’s Medical Center, Dallas
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- Department of Pediatrics, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia
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- Department of Pediatrics, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, Ohio
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- Sleep Disorders Center and Department of Pediatrics and Communicable Diseases, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
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- Department of Pediatrics, University Hospitals Rainbow Babies & Children’s Hospital, Cleveland, Ohio
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- Department of Pediatrics, University Hospitals Rainbow Babies & Children’s Hospital, Cleveland, Ohio
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- Division of Pediatric Otolaryngology, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia
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- Department of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
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- Department of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
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- Department of Otolaryngology, University Hospitals Rainbow Babies
- University Hospitals Rainbow Babies & Children’s Hospital, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio
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- Department of Otolaryngology, University Hospitals Rainbow Babies
- University Hospitals Rainbow Babies & Children’s Hospital, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio
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- Department of Pediatrics, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas
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- Department of Neurology, Boston Children’s Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts
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- Department of Pediatrics, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia
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- Department of Pediatrics, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia
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- Department of Pediatrics, University of Rochester, Rochester, New York
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- Department of Educational Psychology, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
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- Department of Medicine, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts
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- Department of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery and Department of Neurology-Sleep Disorders Center, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
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- Department of Pediatrics, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia
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- Abigail Wexner Research Institute at Nationwide Children’s Hospital and The Ohio State University, Columbus
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- Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Cleveland, Ohio
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- Department of Medicine, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts
- Department of Population Medicine, Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Institute and Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts
- Department of Biostatistics, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, Boston, Massachusetts
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Maniaci A, Cocuzza S, Mitchell RB, La Mantia I, La Via L. Intraoperative Bleeding in Pediatric Otolaryngology: Trends and Future Perspectives. Pediatr Rep 2023; 15:707-709. [PMID: 37987288 PMCID: PMC10661285 DOI: 10.3390/pediatric15040063] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/25/2023] [Accepted: 11/06/2023] [Indexed: 11/22/2023] Open
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A significant challenge that ENT surgeons often encounter is managing intraoperative bleeding, a task that requires precision, adept judgment, and a thorough knowledge of the latest techniques and procedures [...].
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- Antonino Maniaci
- Faculty of Medicine and Surgery, University of Enna Kore, 94100 Enna, Italy
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- Department of Medical, Surgical Sciences and Advanced Technologies “GF Ingrassia” ENT Section, University of Catania, 95123 Catania, Italy; (S.C.); (I.L.M.)
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- Department of Medical, Surgical Sciences and Advanced Technologies “GF Ingrassia” ENT Section, University of Catania, 95123 Catania, Italy; (S.C.); (I.L.M.)
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- Department of Anaesthesia and Intensive Care, Univeristy Hospital Policlinico-San Marco, 24046 Catania, Italy;
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Robinson KA, Wei Z, Radcliffe J, Taylor HG, Baldassari CM, Chervin RD, Ishman S, Mitchell RB, Tapia IE, Garetz S, Hassan F, Ibrahim S, Elden LM, Ievers-Landis CE, Williamson AA, Hjelm M, Kirkham E, Tham A, Naqvi K, Rueschman M, Rosen CL, Wang R, Redline S. Associations of actigraphy measures of sleep duration and continuity with executive function, vigilance, and fine motor control in children with snoring and mild sleep-disordered breathing. J Clin Sleep Med 2023; 19:1595-1603. [PMID: 37185231 PMCID: PMC10476043 DOI: 10.5664/jcsm.10620] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/06/2022] [Revised: 04/10/2023] [Accepted: 04/10/2023] [Indexed: 05/17/2023]
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STUDY OBJECTIVES Children with snoring and mild sleep-disordered breathing may be at increased risk for neurocognitive deficits despite few obstructive events. We hypothesized that actigraphy-based sleep duration and continuity associate with neurobehavioral functioning and explored whether these associations vary by demographic and socioeconomic factors. METHODS 298 children enrolled in the Pediatric Adenotonsillectomy Trial, ages 3 to 12.9 years, 47.3% from racial or ethnic minority groups, with habitual snoring and an apnea-hypopnea index < 3 were studied with actigraphy (mean 7.5 ± 1.4 days) and completed a computerized vigilance task (Go-No-Go) and a test of fine motor control (9-Hole Pegboard). Caregivers completed the Behavior Rating Inventory of Executive Function. Regression analyses evaluated associations between sleep exposures (24-hour and nocturnal sleep duration, sleep fragmentation index, sleep efficiency) with the Behavior Rating Inventory of Executive Function Global Executive Composite index, pegboard completion time (fine motor control), and vigilance (d prime on the Go-No-Go), adjusting for demographic factors and study design measures. RESULTS Longer sleep duration, higher sleep efficiency, and lower sleep fragmentation were associated with better executive function; each additional hour of sleep over 24 hours associated with more than a 3-point improvement in executive function (P = .002). Longer nocturnal sleep (P = .02) and less sleep fragmentation (P = .001) were associated with better fine motor control. Stronger associations were observed for boys and children less than 6 years old. CONCLUSIONS Sleep quantity and continuity are associated with neurocognitive functioning in children with mild sleep-disordered breathing, supporting efforts to target these sleep health parameters as part of interventions for reducing neurobehavioral morbidity. CLINICAL TRIAL REGISTRATION Registry: ClinicalTrials.gov; Name: Pediatric Adenotonsillectomy for Snoring (PATS); URL: https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT02562040; Identifier: NCT02562040. CITATION Robinson KA, Wei Z, Radcliffe J, et al. Associations of actigraphy measures of sleep duration and continuity with executive function, vigilance, and fine motor control in children with snoring and mild sleep-disordered breathing. J Clin Sleep Med. 2023;19(9):1595-1603.
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- Keith A. Robinson
- Department of Medicine, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts
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- Department of Medicine, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts
- Department of Biostatistics, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, Boston, Massachusetts
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- Department of Pediatrics, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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- Abigail Wexner Research Institute at Nationwide Children’s Hospital and The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Eastern Virginia Medical School, Children’s Hospital of The King’s Daughters, Norfolk, VA
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- Department of Neurology and Sleep Disorders Centers, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, Ohio
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- Departments of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery and Neurology Sleep Disorders Center, Utah Southwestern Medical Center, Children’s Medical Center, Dallas, Texas
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- Department of Pediatrics, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan
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- Department of Neurology and Sleep Disorders Centers, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan
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- Department of Pediatrics, Rainbow Babies and Children’s of University Hospitals Cleveland, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio
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- Division of Pediatric Otolaryngology, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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- Department of Pediatrics, Rainbow Babies and Children’s of University Hospitals Cleveland, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio
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- Department of Pediatrics, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, Ohio
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Eastern Virginia Medical School, Children’s Hospital of The King’s Daughters, Norfolk, VA
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- Department of Pediatrics, Utah Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas
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- Department of Medicine, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts
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- Department of Pediatrics, Rainbow Babies and Children’s of University Hospitals Cleveland, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio
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- Department of Medicine, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts
- Department of Biostatistics, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, Boston, Massachusetts
- Department of Population Medicine, Harvard Pilgrim Healthcare Institute and Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts
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- Department of Medicine, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts
- Department of Epidemiology, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, Boston, Massachusetts
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Parikh SR, Boudewyns A, Friedman NR, Schwartz SR, Baldassari CM, Benedek P, Carr MM, Chan DK, Chan KC, Cheng AT, Couloigner V, Diala OR, DeRowe A, El-Hakim H, Fayoux P, Hsu WC, Ishman S, Kirkham EM, Mitchell RB, Thevasagayam R, Lam D. International Pediatric Otolaryngology Group (IPOG) consensus on scoring of pediatric Drug Induced Sleep Endoscopy (DISE). Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol 2023; 171:111627. [PMID: 37441992 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijporl.2023.111627] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/13/2023] [Revised: 05/10/2023] [Accepted: 06/05/2023] [Indexed: 07/15/2023]
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OBJECTIVES To develop consensus statements for the scoring of pediatric drug induced sleep endoscopy in the diagnosis and management of pediatric obstructive sleep apnea. METHODS The leadership group identified experts based on defined criteria and invited 18 panelists to participate in the consensus statement development group. A modified Delphi process was used to formally quantify consensus from opinion. A modified Delphi priori process was established, which included a literature review, submission of statements by panelists, and an iterative process of voting to determine consensus. Voting was based on a 9-point Likert scale. Statements achieving a mean score greater than 7 with one or fewer outliers were defined as reaching consensus. Statements achieving a mean score greater than 6.5 with two or fewer outliers were defined as near consensus. Statements with lower scores or more outliers were defined as no consensus. RESULTS A total of 78 consensus statements were evaluated by the panelists at the first survey - 49 achieved consensus, 18 achieved near consensus, and 11 did not achieve consensus. In the second survey, 16 statements reached consensus and 5 reached near consensus. Regarding scoring, consensus was achieved on the utilization of a 3-point Likert scale for each anatomic site for maximal observed obstructions of <50% (Score 0, no-obstruction), ≥ 50% but <90% (Score 2, partial obstruction), and ≥ 90% (Score 3, complete obstruction). Anatomic sites to be scored during DISE that reached consensus or near-consensus were the nasal passages, adenoid pad, velum, lateral pharyngeal walls, tonsils (if present), tongue base, epiglottis, and arytenoids. CONCLUSION This study developed consensus statements on the scoring of DISE in pediatric otolaryngology using a modified Delphi process. The use of a priori process, literature review, and iterative voting method allowed for the formal quantification of consensus from expert opinion. The results of this study may provide guidance for standardizing scoring of DISE in pediatric patients.
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- Sanjay R Parikh
- Department of Otolaryngology, University of Washington, Seattle Children's Hospital, USA.
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Antwerp University Hospital, University of Antwerp, Belgium
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- Department of Otolaryngology, University of Colorado, Children's Hospital Colorado, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology, University of Washington, Virginia Mason Hospital, Seattle, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Eastern Virginia Medical School, Children's Hospital of The King's Daughters, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Heim Pal National Pediatric Institute, Hungary
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences at the University at Buffalo, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of California, San Francisco, USA
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- Department of Paediatrics, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- Department of Otolaryngology, The University of Sydney, The Children's Hospital at Westmead, Australia
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Hôpital Necker-Enfants Malades, Université Paris Cité, France
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- Department of Otolaryngology, University of Colorado, Children's Hospital Colorado, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck and Maxillofacial Surgery, Tel-Aviv Sourasky Medical Center, Dana-Dwek Children's Hospital, Israel
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- Department of Otolaryngology, University of Alberta, Stollery Children's Hospital, Canada
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- Pediatric Otolaryngology - Head Neck Surgery, Jeanne de Flandre Hospital, CHU Lille, France
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- Department of Otolaryngology, National Taiwan University Hospital and Children's Hospital, Taiwan
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- Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology, University of Michigan, Mott Children's Hospital, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology, University of Texas, Southwestern Medical Center, Children's Medical Center Dallas, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Sheffield Children's Hospital, United Kingdom
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Oregon Health and Science University, USA
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Kim J, Kou Y, Chorney SR, Mitchell RB, Johnson RF. Assessment of neighborhood-level disadvantage and pediatric obstructive sleep apnea severity. Laryngoscope Investig Otolaryngol 2023; 8:1114-1123. [PMID: 37621268 PMCID: PMC10446263 DOI: 10.1002/lio2.1098] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/24/2023] [Revised: 05/08/2023] [Accepted: 06/09/2023] [Indexed: 08/26/2023] Open
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Objectives To examine the relationship between neighborhood-level advantage and severe obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in children. Methods A retrospective case-control study was conducted on 249 children who underwent adenotonsillectomy and had full-night polysomnography conducted within 6 months prior. Patients were divided into more or less socioeconomically disadvantaged groups using a validated measure, the area deprivation index (ADI). The primary outcomes were the relationship between the apnea-hypopnea index (AHI) and the presence of severe OSA, and the secondary outcome was residual moderate or greater OSA after tonsillectomy. Results Of the 249 children included in the study, 175 (70.3%) were socially disadvantaged (ADI > 50). The median (interquartile range [IQR]) age was 9.4 (7.3-12.3) years, 129 (51.8%) were male, and the majority were White (151, 60.9%), Black (51, 20.6%), and/or of Hispanic (155, 62.5%) ethnicity. A total of 140 (56.2%) children were obese. The median (IQR) AHI was 8.9 (3.9-20.2). There was no significant difference in the median AHI or the presence of severe OSA between the more and less disadvantaged groups. Severe OSA was found to be associated with obesity (odds ratio [OR] = 3.13, 95% confidence interval [CI] = 1.83-5.34), and residual moderate or greater OSA was associated with older age (OR = 1.20, 95% CI = 1.05-1.38). Conclusions The ADI was not significantly associated with severe OSA or residual OSA in this cohort of children. Although more neighborhood-level disadvantage may increase the risk of comorbidities associated with OSA, it was not an independent risk factor in this study. Level of Evidence Level 4.
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- Jenny Kim
- Department of OtolaryngologyUniversity of Texas Southwestern Medical CenterDallasTexasUSA
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- Department of OtolaryngologyUniversity of Texas Southwestern Medical CenterDallasTexasUSA
- Department of Pediatric OtolaryngologyChildren's Medical Center DallasDallasTexasUSA
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- Department of OtolaryngologyUniversity of Texas Southwestern Medical CenterDallasTexasUSA
- Department of Pediatric OtolaryngologyChildren's Medical Center DallasDallasTexasUSA
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- Department of OtolaryngologyUniversity of Texas Southwestern Medical CenterDallasTexasUSA
- Department of Pediatric OtolaryngologyChildren's Medical Center DallasDallasTexasUSA
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- Department of OtolaryngologyUniversity of Texas Southwestern Medical CenterDallasTexasUSA
- Department of Pediatric OtolaryngologyChildren's Medical Center DallasDallasTexasUSA
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Chang JL, Goldberg AN, Alt JA, Alzoubaidi M, Ashbrook L, Auckley D, Ayappa I, Bakhtiar H, Barrera JE, Bartley BL, Billings ME, Boon MS, Bosschieter P, Braverman I, Brodie K, Cabrera-Muffly C, Caesar R, Cahali MB, Cai Y, Cao M, Capasso R, Caples SM, Chahine LM, Chang CP, Chang KW, Chaudhary N, Cheong CSJ, Chowdhuri S, Cistulli PA, Claman D, Collen J, Coughlin KC, Creamer J, Davis EM, Dupuy-McCauley KL, Durr ML, Dutt M, Ali ME, Elkassabany NM, Epstein LJ, Fiala JA, Freedman N, Gill K, Boyd Gillespie M, Golisch L, Gooneratne N, Gottlieb DJ, Green KK, Gulati A, Gurubhagavatula I, Hayward N, Hoff PT, Hoffmann OM, Holfinger SJ, Hsia J, Huntley C, Huoh KC, Huyett P, Inala S, Ishman SL, Jella TK, Jobanputra AM, Johnson AP, Junna MR, Kado JT, Kaffenberger TM, Kapur VK, Kezirian EJ, Khan M, Kirsch DB, Kominsky A, Kryger M, Krystal AD, Kushida CA, Kuzniar TJ, Lam DJ, Lettieri CJ, Lim DC, Lin HC, Liu SY, MacKay SG, Magalang UJ, Malhotra A, Mansukhani MP, Maurer JT, May AM, Mitchell RB, Mokhlesi B, Mullins AE, Nada EM, Naik S, Nokes B, Olson MD, Pack AI, Pang EB, Pang KP, Patil SP, Van de Perck E, Piccirillo JF, Pien GW, Piper AJ, Plawecki A, Quigg M, Ravesloot MJ, Redline S, Rotenberg BW, Ryden A, Sarmiento KF, Sbeih F, Schell AE, Schmickl CN, Schotland HM, Schwab RJ, Seo J, Shah N, Shelgikar AV, Shochat I, Soose RJ, Steele TO, Stephens E, Stepnowsky C, Strohl KP, Sutherland K, Suurna MV, Thaler E, Thapa S, Vanderveken OM, de Vries N, Weaver EM, Weir ID, Wolfe LF, Tucker Woodson B, Won CH, Xu J, Yalamanchi P, Yaremchuk K, Yeghiazarians Y, Yu JL, Zeidler M, Rosen IM. International Consensus Statement on Obstructive Sleep Apnea. Int Forum Allergy Rhinol 2023; 13:1061-1482. [PMID: 36068685 PMCID: PMC10359192 DOI: 10.1002/alr.23079] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 34.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/12/2022] [Revised: 08/12/2022] [Accepted: 08/18/2022] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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BACKGROUND Evaluation and interpretation of the literature on obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) allows for consolidation and determination of the key factors important for clinical management of the adult OSA patient. Toward this goal, an international collaborative of multidisciplinary experts in sleep apnea evaluation and treatment have produced the International Consensus statement on Obstructive Sleep Apnea (ICS:OSA). METHODS Using previously defined methodology, focal topics in OSA were assigned as literature review (LR), evidence-based review (EBR), or evidence-based review with recommendations (EBR-R) formats. Each topic incorporated the available and relevant evidence which was summarized and graded on study quality. Each topic and section underwent iterative review and the ICS:OSA was created and reviewed by all authors for consensus. RESULTS The ICS:OSA addresses OSA syndrome definitions, pathophysiology, epidemiology, risk factors for disease, screening methods, diagnostic testing types, multiple treatment modalities, and effects of OSA treatment on multiple OSA-associated comorbidities. Specific focus on outcomes with positive airway pressure (PAP) and surgical treatments were evaluated. CONCLUSION This review of the literature consolidates the available knowledge and identifies the limitations of the current evidence on OSA. This effort aims to create a resource for OSA evidence-based practice and identify future research needs. Knowledge gaps and research opportunities include improving the metrics of OSA disease, determining the optimal OSA screening paradigms, developing strategies for PAP adherence and longitudinal care, enhancing selection of PAP alternatives and surgery, understanding health risk outcomes, and translating evidence into individualized approaches to therapy.
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- Jolie L. Chang
- University of California, San Francisco, California, USA
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- University of California, San Francisco, California, USA
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- Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, New York, USA
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- Sidney Kimmel Medical Center at Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Academic Centre for Dentistry Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Hillel Yaffe Medical Center, Hadera Technion, Faculty of Medicine, Hadera, Israel
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- University of California, San Francisco, California, USA
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- Stone Oak Orthodontics, San Antonio, Texas, USA
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- University of California, San Francisco, California, USA
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- Wayne State University and John D. Dingell VA Medical Center, Detroit, Michigan, USA
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- Faculty of Medicine and Health, University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia
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- University of California, San Francisco, California, USA
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- Uniformed Services University, Bethesda, Maryland, USA
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- University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia, USA
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- University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
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- University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Stanford University, Palo Alto, California, USA
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- University Hospital Mannheim, Ruprecht-Karls-University Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Germany
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- University of California, San Francisco, California, USA
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- University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
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- University Hospital Mannheim, Ruprecht-Karls-University Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Germany
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- University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
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- Sidney Kimmel Medical Center at Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, New York, USA
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- Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, USA
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- Cleveland Clinic Head and Neck Institute, Cleveland, Ohio, USA
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- Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, Connecticut, USA
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- Oregon Health and Science University, Portland, Oregon, USA
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- University of California, San Diego, California, USA
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- University Hospital Mannheim, Ruprecht-Karls-University Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio, USA
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- University of Texas, Southwestern and Children’s Medical Center Dallas, Texas, USA
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- University of California, San Diego, California, USA
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- University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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- University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia, USA
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- Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Veterans Affairs Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System, Los Angeles, California, USA
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- Cleveland Clinic Head and Neck Institute, Cleveland, Ohio, USA
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- University of California, Los Angeles, California, USA
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- Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, New York, USA
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- University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
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- University of California, San Francisco, California, USA
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- University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, Connecticut, USA
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- Academic Centre for Dentistry Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, Connecticut, USA
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- University of Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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Johnson RF, Beams DR, Zaniletti I, Chorney SR, Kou YF, Lenes-Voit F, Ulualp S, Liu C, Mitchell RB. Estimated Probability Distribution of Bleeding After Pediatric Tonsillectomy: A Retrospective National Cohort Study of US Children. JAMA Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 2023; 149:431-438. [PMID: 36995688 PMCID: PMC10064285 DOI: 10.1001/jamaoto.2023.0268] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/23/2022] [Accepted: 02/06/2023] [Indexed: 03/31/2023]
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Importance The American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Foundation has recommended yearly surgeon self-monitoring of posttonsillectomy bleeding rates. However, the predicted distribution of rates to guide this monitoring remain unexplored. Objective To use a national cohort of children to estimate the probability of bleeding after pediatric tonsillectomy to guide surgeons in self-monitoring of this event. Design, Settings, and Participants This retrospective cohort study used data from the Pediatric Health Information System for all pediatric (<18 years old) patients who underwent tonsillectomy with or without adenoidectomy in a children's hospital in the US from January 1, 2016, through August 31, 2021, and were discharged home. Predicted probabilities of return visits for bleeding within 30 days were calculated to estimate quantiles for bleeding rates. A secondary analysis included logistic regression of bleeding risk by demographic characteristics and associated conditions. Data analyses were conducted from August 7, 2022 to January 28, 2023. Main Outcomes and Measures Revisits to the emergency department or hospital (inpatient/observation) for bleeding (primary/secondary diagnosis) within 30 days after index discharge after tonsillectomy. Results Of the 96 415 children (mean [SD] age, 5.3 [3.9] years; 41 284 [42.8%] female; 46 954 [48.7%] non-Hispanic White individuals) who had undergone tonsillectomy, 2100 (2.18%) returned to the emergency department or hospital with postoperative bleeding. The predicted 5th, 50th, and 95th quantiles for bleeding were 1.17%, 1.97%, and 4.75%, respectively. Variables associated with bleeding after tonsillectomy were Hispanic ethnicity (OR, 1.19; 99% CI, 1.01-1.40), very high residential Opportunity Index (OR, 1.28; 99% CI, 1.05-1.56), gastrointestinal disease (OR, 1.33; 99% CI, 1.01-1.77), obstructive sleep apnea (OR, 0.85; 99% CI, 0.75-0.96), obesity (OR,1.24; 99% CI, 1.04-1.48), and being more than 12 years old (OR, 2.48; 99% CI, 2.12-2.91). The adjusted 99th percentile for bleeding after tonsillectomy was approximately 6.39%. Conclusions and Relevance This retrospective national cohort study predicted 50th and 95th percentiles for posttonsillectomy bleeding of 1.97% and 4.75%. This probability model may be a useful tool for future quality initiatives and surgeons who are self-monitoring bleeding rates after pediatric tonsillectomy.
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- Romaine F. Johnson
- Department of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas
- Department of Pediatric Otolaryngology, Children’s Medical Center, Dallas, Texas
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- Department of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas
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- Department of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas
- Department of Pediatric Otolaryngology, Children’s Medical Center, Dallas, Texas
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- Department of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas
- Department of Pediatric Otolaryngology, Children’s Medical Center, Dallas, Texas
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- Department of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas
- Department of Pediatric Otolaryngology, Children’s Medical Center, Dallas, Texas
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- Department of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas
- Department of Pediatric Otolaryngology, Children’s Medical Center, Dallas, Texas
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- Department of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas
- Department of Pediatric Otolaryngology, Children’s Medical Center, Dallas, Texas
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- Department of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas
- Department of Pediatric Otolaryngology, Children’s Medical Center, Dallas, Texas
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Abijay CA, Kemper WC, Pham A, Johnson RF, Mitchell RB. Pediatric Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Sickle Cell Disease: Demographic and Polysomnographic Features. Laryngoscope 2023. [PMID: 36883666 DOI: 10.1002/lary.30638] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/12/2022] [Revised: 01/29/2023] [Accepted: 02/22/2023] [Indexed: 03/09/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is prevalent in children with sickle cell disease (SCD). We compared the demographic, clinical, and polysomnographic characteristics of children with and without SCD. METHODS This retrospective chart review included children with SCD (n = 89) and without SCD (n = 192) ages 1-18 years referred for polysomnography (PSG) for OSA. RESULTS Children with SCD were predominantly African American when compared to the non-SCD group (95% vs. 28%, p < 0.001). The non-SCD group had a higher BMI z-score (1.3 vs. 0.1, p < 0.001) and a higher percentage of patients classified as obese (52% vs. 13%, p < 0.001). In children with SCD, 43% had severe OSA and 5.6% had no OSA. In the non-SCD group, 67% had severe OSA and 4.7% had no OSA. The SCD compared to the non-SCD group had a lower mean apnea-hypopnea index (AHI) (13.6 vs. 22.4, p = 0.006) but a higher percent sleep time below 90% oxygen saturation (10.5% vs. 3.5%, p < 0.001). Predicted probability for severe OSA in children with SCD decreased with increasing age (OR = 0.81, 95% CI: 0.70-0.93). CONCLUSION Children with SCD referred for PSG are at risk for severe OSA. Compared with the non-SCD group, most children were African American with lower rates of obesity and lower AHIs but longer periods of nocturnal hypoxemia. Likelihood for severe OSA decreased with increasing age for the SCD group. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level III, retrospective comparative study Laryngoscope, 2023.
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- Children's Medical Center Dallas, Dallas, Texas, USA.,University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas, USA
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- Children's Medical Center Dallas, Dallas, Texas, USA.,University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas, USA
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- Children's Medical Center Dallas, Dallas, Texas, USA.,University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas, USA
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Johnson RF, Zhang J, Chorney SR, Kou YF, Lenes-Voit F, Ulualp S, Liu C, Mitchell RB. Estimations of Inpatient and Ambulatory Pediatric Tonsillectomy in the United States: A Cross-sectional Analysis. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 2023. [PMID: 36939461 DOI: 10.1002/ohn.268] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/22/2022] [Revised: 12/26/2022] [Accepted: 12/29/2022] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To estimate the incidence of inpatient and ambulatory pediatric tonsillectomies in the United States in 2019. STUDY DESIGN Cross-sectional analysis. SETTING Healthcare Cost and Utilization Project databases. METHODS We determined national incidences of hospital-based ambulatory procedures, inpatient admissions, and readmissions among pediatric tonsillectomy patients, ages 0 to 20 years, using the Kids Inpatient Database, Nationwide Ambulatory Surgery Sample, and Nationwide Readmission Database. We described the demographics, commonly associated conditions, complications, and predictors of readmission. RESULTS An estimated 559,900 ambulatory and 7100 inpatient tonsillectomies were performed in 2019. Among inpatients, the majority were male (59%) and the largest ethnic group was white (37%). Adenotonsillar hypertrophy (ATH), 79%, and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), 74%, were the most frequent diagnosis and Medicaid (61%) was the most frequent primary payer. The majority of ambulatory tonsillectomy patients were female (52%) and white (65%); ATH, OSA, and Medicaid accounted for 62%, 29%, and 45% of cases, respectively, (all p < .001 when compared to inpatient cases). Common inpatient complications were bleeding (2%), pain/nausea/vomiting (5.6%), and postprocedural respiratory failure (1.7%). On the other hand, ambulatory complications occurred in less than 1% of patients. The readmission rate was 5.2%, with pain/nausea/vomiting and bleeding accounting for 35% and 23% of overall readmissions. All Patient Refined Diagnosis Related Groups severity of illness subclass predicted readmission (odds ratio = 2.18, 95% confidence interval = 1.73-2.73, p < .001). CONCLUSION A total of 567,000 pediatric ambulatory and inpatient tonsillectomies were performed in 2019; the majority were performed in ambulatory settings. The index admission severity of illness was associated with readmission risk.
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- Romaine F Johnson
- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, UT Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas, Dallas, Texas, USA.,Department of Pediatric Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Children's Health, Dallas, Texas, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, UT Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas, Dallas, Texas, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, UT Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas, Dallas, Texas, USA.,Department of Pediatric Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Children's Health, Dallas, Texas, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, UT Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas, Dallas, Texas, USA.,Department of Pediatric Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Children's Health, Dallas, Texas, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, UT Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas, Dallas, Texas, USA.,Department of Pediatric Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Children's Health, Dallas, Texas, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, UT Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas, Dallas, Texas, USA.,Department of Pediatric Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Children's Health, Dallas, Texas, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, UT Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas, Dallas, Texas, USA.,Department of Pediatric Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Children's Health, Dallas, Texas, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, UT Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas, Dallas, Texas, USA.,Department of Pediatric Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Children's Health, Dallas, Texas, USA
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Davidson C, Holihan C, de Oliveira Sillero R, Lee K, Mitchell RB, Shah G. Infectious Pseudoaneurysm of the Internal Carotid Artery in a Child Secondary to Parapharyngeal Abscess. Ear Nose Throat J 2023; 102:NP31-NP34. [PMID: 33393822 DOI: 10.1177/0145561320984582] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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Infectious pseudoaneurysm is a rare condition characterized by arterial wall dilation, usually due to an adjacent infectious focus. We present an 8-year-old male with a 3-day history of progressive, severe headache 2 weeks after treatment for a parapharyngeal abscess. Computed tomography revealed a left internal carotid artery (ICA) pseudoaneurysm inferior to the skull base and a small parapharyngeal abscess inferior to the pseudoaneurysm. The patient was admitted for intravenous antibiotic treatment and underwent transfemoral endovascular coil occlusion of the cervical ICA pseudoaneurysm without complications. We discuss the presentation and management of rare vascular complications of parapharyngeal abscesses involving major arteries of the neck and the role of neurointerventional embolization in these cases.
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- Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX, USA
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- Romaine F Johnson
- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas
- Department of Pediatric Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Children's Health, Children's Medical Center Dallas, Dallas, Texas
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas
- Department of Pediatric Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Children's Health, Children's Medical Center Dallas, Dallas, Texas
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Kemper WC, Teplitzky TB, Brown AF, Mitchell RB, Shah GB. Dysphagia in an 8-Year-Old Child. Ear Nose Throat J 2022:1455613221102866. [PMID: 35578159 DOI: 10.1177/01455613221102866] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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- W Craig Kemper
- Department of Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery, Division of Pediatric Otolaryngology, 12334University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery, Division of Pediatric Otolaryngology, 12334University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX, USA
- Department of Pediatric Otolaryngology, 2755Children's Medical Center Dallas, Dallas, TX, USA
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- Department of Pediatric Otolaryngology, 2755Children's Medical Center Dallas, Dallas, TX, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery, Division of Pediatric Otolaryngology, 12334University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX, USA
- Department of Pediatric Otolaryngology, 2755Children's Medical Center Dallas, Dallas, TX, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery, Division of Pediatric Otolaryngology, 12334University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX, USA
- Department of Pediatric Otolaryngology, 2755Children's Medical Center Dallas, Dallas, TX, USA
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Yu PK, Radcliffe J, Gerry Taylor H, Amin RS, Baldassari CM, Boswick T, Chervin RD, Elden LM, Furth SL, Garetz SL, George A, Ishman SL, Kirkham EM, Liu C, Mitchell RB, Kamal Naqvi S, Rosen CL, Ross KR, Shah JR, Tapia IE, Young LR, Zopf DA, Wang R, Redline S. Neurobehavioral morbidity of pediatric mild sleep-disordered breathing and obstructive sleep apnea. Sleep 2022; 45:zsac035. [PMID: 35554583 PMCID: PMC9113015 DOI: 10.1093/sleep/zsac035] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/06/2021] [Revised: 12/20/2021] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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STUDY OBJECTIVES Obstructive sleep apnea is associated with neurobehavioral dysfunction, but the relationship between disease severity as measured by the apnea-hypopnea index and neurobehavioral morbidity is unclear. The objective of our study is to compare the neurobehavioral morbidity of mild sleep-disordered breathing versus obstructive sleep apnea. METHODS Children 3-12 years old recruited for mild sleep-disordered breathing (snoring with obstructive apnea-hypopnea index < 3) into the Pediatric Adenotonsillectomy Trial for Snoring were compared to children 5-9 years old recruited for obstructive sleep apnea (obstructive apnea-hypopnea 2-30) into the Childhood Adenotonsillectomy Trial. Baseline demographic, polysomnographic, and neurobehavioral outcomes were compared using univariable and multivariable analysis. RESULTS The sample included 453 participants with obstructive sleep apnea (median obstructive apnea-hypopnea index 5.7) and 459 participants with mild sleep-disordered breathing (median obstructive apnea-hypopnea index 0.5). By polysomnography, participants with obstructive sleep apnea had poorer sleep efficiency and more arousals. Children with mild sleep-disordered breathing had more abnormal executive function scores (adjusted odds ratio 1.96, 95% CI 1.30-2.94) compared to children with obstructive sleep apnea. There were also elevated Conners scores for inattention (adjusted odds ratio 3.16, CI 1.98-5.02) and hyperactivity (adjusted odds ratio 2.82, CI 1.83-4.34) in children recruited for mild sleep-disordered breathing. CONCLUSIONS Abnormal executive function, inattention, and hyperactivity were more common in symptomatic children recruited into a trial for mild sleep-disordered breathing compared to children recruited into a trial for obstructive sleep apnea. Young, snoring children with only minimally elevated apnea-hypopnea levels may still be at risk for deficits in executive function and attention. TRIAL REGISTRATION Pediatric Adenotonsillectomy for Snoring (PATS), NCT02562040; Childhood Adenotonsillectomy Trial (CHAT), NCT00560859.
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- Phoebe K Yu
- Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Division of Sleep and Circadian Disorders, Boston, MA, USA
- Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, Department of Otolaryngology, Boston, MA, USA
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- Division of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Cleveland, OH, USA
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- Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, Department of Pediatrics, Cincinnati, OH, USA
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- Eastern Virginia Medical School, Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Children’s Hospitals of The King’s Daughters Department of Pediatric Sleep Medicine, Norfolk, VA, USA
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- Eastern Virginia Medical School, Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Children’s Hospitals of The King’s Daughters Department of Pediatric Sleep Medicine, Norfolk, VA, USA
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- University of Michigan, Department of Neurology, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
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- Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, Division of Otolaryngology, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, Department of Pediatrics, Division of Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- University of Michigan, Department of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
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- Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, Department of Pediatrics, Cincinnati, OH, USA
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- University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Department of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery, Cincinnati, OH, USA
- Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, Division of Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery, Cincinnati, OH, USA
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- University of Michigan, Department of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
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- University of Texas Southwestern, Department of Otolaryngology, Dallas, TX, USA
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- University of Texas Southwestern, Department of Otolaryngology, Dallas, TX, USA
- University of Texas Southwestern, Department of Pediatrics, Dallas, TX, USA
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- University of Texas Southwestern, Department of Pediatrics, Dallas, TX, USA
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- Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Cleveland, OH, USA
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- University Hospitals Rainbow Babies & Children’s Hospital, Department of Pediatrics, Cleveland, OH, USA
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- University Hospitals Rainbow Babies & Children’s Hospital, Department of Otolaryngology, Cleveland, OH, USA
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- Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, Department of Pediatrics, Division of Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, Department of Pediatrics, Division of Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- University of Michigan, Department of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
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- Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Division of Sleep and Circadian Disorders, Boston, MA, USA
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- Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Division of Sleep and Circadian Disorders, Boston, MA, USA
- Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, Department of Epidemiology, Boston, MA, USA
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Rayasam SS, Abijay C, Johnson R, Mitchell RB. Outcomes of Adenotonsillectomy for Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Children Under 3 Years of Age. Ear Nose Throat J 2022:1455613221086526. [PMID: 35324349 DOI: 10.1177/01455613221086526] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Objectives: To identify predictors of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) after adenotonsillectomy (T&A) in children under 3 years of age and to describe the characteristics of children with OSA under 3 years of age undergoing T&A in an ethnically diverse population. Methods: We examined 87 children under 3 years with T&A and pre- and post-operative polysomnography (PSG) between 8/2012 and 3/2020 at a large tertiary care hospital. Differences were compared for covariates including demographics, comorbidities, and respiratory parameters. Regression was used to identify predictors of persistent severe OSA. Significance was set at P < .05. Results: Of the 87 children in the study, 64 (74%) were male, 26 (30%) were obese, 34 (39%) were Hispanic, and 35 (40%) were Black. Most children (94%) had improvements in OSA severity as measured by the apnea-hypopnea index (AHI) after T&A, but 78% had persistent OSA (AHI ≥1) after surgery. Children with persistent mild, compared to moderate-severe OSA, were more likely to have gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) (50% versus 24%, P = .025), a craniofacial disorder (30% versus 10%, P = .025), Down syndrome (20% versus 5%, P = .031), or pre-operative severe OSA. Conclusions: This study of an ethnically diverse population found that T&A is an effective procedure at improving, but not resolving, OSA in children under 3 years. Children with Down syndrome, craniofacial abnormalities, GERD, or pre-operative severe OSA who are under 3 years old are at high risk for persistent OSA and may benefit from post-operative PSG. Future study should examine complications and long-term outcomes of T&A in this age group.
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- 25989UT Southwestern Medical School, Dallas, TX, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, 89063UT Southwestern and Children's Medical Center, Dallas, TX, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, 89063UT Southwestern and Children's Medical Center, Dallas, TX, USA
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Kukwa W, Łaba J, Lis T, Sobczyk K, Mitchell RB, Młyńczak M. Supine sleep patterns as a part of phenotyping patients with sleep apnea-a pilot study. Sleep Breath 2022; 26:1771-1778. [PMID: 35020131 PMCID: PMC9663364 DOI: 10.1007/s11325-022-02567-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/22/2021] [Revised: 11/27/2021] [Accepted: 01/07/2022] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Purpose Polysomnography (PSG) is considered the best objective study to diagnose and quantify sleep disorders. However, PSG involves multiple electrodes and is usually performed in a sleep laboratory that in itself may change the physiology of sleep. One of the parameters that can change during PSG is the sleep position, leading to more supine sleep. The aim of this study was to quantify the amount of supine sleep during PSG and compare it to consecutive nights of a home sleep apnea test (HSAT) in the same patients. Methods This prospective study evaluated 22 consecutive patients undergoing PSG followed by HSAT. Sleep position was analyzed during PSG and subsequently on 2 to 6 nights (mean 3.7 nights) at home, and the amount of supine sleep was recorded during each night. Results Of 22 patients, there were 12 men (55%). The median age was 60.0 years for women and 45.5 years for men. Median proportion of supine sleep during PSG and HSAT was 61% and 26% (p < 0.001), respectively. Four “phenotypes” were identified according to their sleep position during PSG and HSAT, with 5 patients sleeping mainly supine during all nights, 7 patients sleeping mainly non-supine during all nights, 3 patients sleeping in different positions during each night, and 7 patients sleeping supine during PSG but non-supine at home, during HSAT. Conclusions There is a higher proportion of supine sleep during PSG compared to home sleep. We identified a subgroup of patients who slept mainly supine during PSG and mainly non-supine during HSAT. PSG may overestimate OSA severity in a specific phenotype of patients.
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- Wojciech Kukwa
- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Faculty of Dental Medicine, Medical University of Warsaw, 19/25 Stepinska Street, 00-739, Warsaw, Poland.
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- Faculty of Mechatronics, Institute of Metrology and Biomedical Engineering, Warsaw University of Technology, Warsaw, Poland
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- Department of Pediatric ENT, Medical University of Warsaw, Warsaw, Poland
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Faculty of Dental Medicine, Medical University of Warsaw, 19/25 Stepinska Street, 00-739, Warsaw, Poland
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- Department of Otolaryngology, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX, USA
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- Faculty of Mechatronics, Institute of Metrology and Biomedical Engineering, Warsaw University of Technology, Warsaw, Poland
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Salley JR, Johnson R, Mitchell RB, Shah G, Coffey AR. Comparison of outcomes between thermal welding forceps, controlled ablation and monopolar electrosurgery for tonsillectomy in children. Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol 2022; 152:110941. [PMID: 34836671 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijporl.2021.110941] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/18/2021] [Revised: 09/02/2021] [Accepted: 10/09/2021] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To compare recovery from tonsillectomy using thermal welding forceps (TWF), controlled ablation (CA), and monopolar electrosurgery (MES) in children. METHODS This was a prospective single blinded observational study using data from electronic medical record (EMR) and caregiver completed patient diary, conducted at a community-based children's hospital within an academic program with tonsillectomy performed by attending surgeons. Children aged 3-17 years undergoing tonsillectomy or adenotonsillectomy by TWF, CA, or MES over a 4-year period were included. Demographics, intraoperative time for tonsillectomy, blood loss, patient diary documentation of pain levels, analgesic doses, diet type and events per day were recorded. In addition, EMR documentation of morbidity events (bleeding, visits for bleeding, return to operating room [OR], total visits or admissions, poor oral intake or dehydration) were noted. To assess for differences in baseline characteristics, we utilized analysis of variance and Pearson's χ2 test. To determine primary outcomes, we used a multilevel mixed-effect linear regression model. RESULTS A total of 369 children were enrolled, and 346 who met inclusion criteria underwent tonsillectomy. The children were categorized by the instrument used by the surgeons: CA 32.4% (n = 112), MES 36.7% (n = 127), and TWF 30.9% (n = 107). Mean age overall was 6.8 ± 3.2 years, with 57.4% female and 42.6% male. Diary return rate was 52.3% (n = 181) overall, with CA at 48.2% (n = 54), MES at 44.8% (n = 57), and TWF at 65.4% (n = 70). Average pain on the day of surgery was different between instruments with CA having the lowest level of 2.0 compared to 2.7 for TWF and MES (p = 0.001). Maximum pain level for day of surgery were lowest for CA at 2.7 compared to 3.4 for MES and 3.5 for TWF (p = 0.003). Pain levels were lowest for TWF after postoperative day (POD) 6. Overall rate of bleeding was 9.3%, with 2.6% return to surgery for control of bleeding. TWF had the lowest rate of bleeds (4.7% versus CA 11.6% and MES 11.0%), return to surgery (0.0% versus CA 2.7% and MES 4.7%), the earliest and final return to regular diet at POD 5.8 and 8.1, respectively without reaching statistical significance. CONCLUSION CA had significantly lowest early pain levels on day 0-1 and trended lowest up to POD 6, after which TWF was lowest but did not reach statistical significance. TWF had the earliest return to regular diet. Children undergoing CA and MES are more likely to have a postoperative bleed and a return to the OR than TWF suggesting improved ability to seal vessels with the latter instrument. Further study with a larger sample is needed.
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- Jordan R Salley
- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, 2001 Inwood Rd, WCB3, 7th Floor, Dallas, TX, 75390-9035, USA
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- Department of Pediatric Otolaryngology, Children's Health Dallas and Plano, 2350 N Stemmons Frwy, F6203, Dallas, TX, 75207, USA
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- Department of Pediatric Otolaryngology, Children's Health Dallas and Plano, 2350 N Stemmons Frwy, F6203, Dallas, TX, 75207, USA
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- Department of Pediatric Otolaryngology, Children's Health Dallas and Plano, 2350 N Stemmons Frwy, F6203, Dallas, TX, 75207, USA
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- Department of Pediatric Otolaryngology, Children's Health Dallas and Plano, 2350 N Stemmons Frwy, F6203, Dallas, TX, 75207, USA.
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Guirguis F, Chorney SR, Wang C, Lenes-Voit F, Shah GB, Mitchell RB, Johnson RF. Nationwide tracheostomy among neonatal admissions - A cross-sectional analysis. Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol 2022; 152:110985. [PMID: 34799187 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijporl.2021.110985] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/30/2021] [Revised: 11/05/2021] [Accepted: 11/13/2021] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To describe characteristics and outcomes of infants admitted as neonates requiring tracheostomy placement. METHODS A cross-sectional analysis of the Kids' Inpatient Database (KID) between 2003 and 2016 included all children admitted within the first 28 days of life that had a tracheostomy placed prior to discharge. Patient characteristics and surgical outcomes were compared between term (≥37 weeks gestation) and preterm (<37 weeks gestation) infants. A subset analysis for Black or African American neonates was performed given disproportional preterm births. RESULTS An estimated 4268 (95% CI: 4123-4414) tracheostomies were performed in infants admitted as a neonate with preterm infants accounting for 47% (1998/4268). Among preterm children, 20% were Black or African American compared to 12% in the term group (P < .001). More preterm infants had bronchopulmonary dysplasia (46% vs. 14%, P < .001), cardiac defects (66% vs. 58%, P < .001) and developed pneumonia, newborn sepsis, or sepsis during admissions (P < .001). Laryngotracheal anomalies (25% vs. 18%, P < .001) and vocal cord paralysis (11% vs. 4.9%, P < .001) were more common in term infants. Median length of stay (LOS) (154 vs. 100 days, P < .001) and total charges ($1,395,106 vs. $917,478, P < .001) were greater among preterm infants. Mortality was no different between groups (13% vs. 15%, P = .07). Characteristics strongly associated with preterm status were newborn sepsis (OR: 2.31, 95% CI: 1.97-2.72, P < .001), bronchopulmonary dysplasia (OR: 2.17, 95% CI: 1.77-2.65, P < .001) and Black or African American race (OR: 1.78, 95% CI: 1.46-2.17, P < .001). The following factors increased among all neonates between the baseline year 2003 to the final study year 2016: complications of care (OR: 1.9, 95% CI: 1.5-2.5, P < .001); sepsis (OR: 4.1, 95% CI: 3.0-5.5, P < .001); congenital cardiac anomalies (OR: 5.8, 95% CI: 4.5-7.4, P < .001); and respiratory failure (OR: 1.9, 95% CI: 1.5-2.4, P < .001). Compared to other races, median LOS and total charges were greater among Black or African American infants. CONCLUSION Tracheostomies among preterm infants admitted as neonates reflect a growing and complex group with increased costs and hospitalization lengths. Black or African American children are disproportionately born preterm with higher costs and LOS compared to other racial cohorts. Future work will be necessary to design quality-improvement initiatives to improve outcomes for this vulnerable population.
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- Fady Guirguis
- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX, USA; Children's Health Airway Management Program (CHAMP), Children's Medical Center Dallas, Dallas, TX, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX, USA; Children's Health Airway Management Program (CHAMP), Children's Medical Center Dallas, Dallas, TX, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX, USA; Children's Health Airway Management Program (CHAMP), Children's Medical Center Dallas, Dallas, TX, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX, USA; Children's Health Airway Management Program (CHAMP), Children's Medical Center Dallas, Dallas, TX, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX, USA; Children's Health Airway Management Program (CHAMP), Children's Medical Center Dallas, Dallas, TX, USA.
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Leavitt T, Shah AT, Singh V, Mitchell RB, Liu CC. An Unusual Parotid Mass in a 14-Year-Old Female. Ear Nose Throat J 2021:1455613211057636. [PMID: 34872362 DOI: 10.1177/01455613211057636] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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- Taylor Leavitt
- Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, 25989University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX, USA
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- Department of Pediatric Otolaryngology, Children's Medical Center of Dallas, Dallas, TX, USA
- Department of Pediatrics, Division of Hematology and Oncology, 25989University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX, USA
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- Department of Pediatric Otolaryngology, Children's Medical Center of Dallas, Dallas, TX, USA
- Department of Pathology, 25989University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, 25989University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX, USA
- Department of Pediatric Otolaryngology, Children's Medical Center of Dallas, Dallas, TX, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, 25989University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX, USA
- Department of Pediatric Otolaryngology, Children's Medical Center of Dallas, Dallas, TX, USA
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Gourishetti SC, Hamburger E, Pereira KD, Mitchell RB, Isaiah A. Baseline apnea-hypopnea index threshold and adenotonsillectomy consideration in children with OSA. Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol 2021; 151:110959. [PMID: 34736011 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijporl.2021.110959] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/31/2021] [Revised: 07/29/2021] [Accepted: 10/25/2021] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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OBJECTIVES Adenotonsillectomy (AT) is the first line of treatment for pediatric obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). In some treatment guidelines, children with moderate to severe OSA, defined as apnea-hypopnea index (AHI) ≥ 5, may be recommended AT regardless of symptoms. The differences in outcomes between children randomized to watchful waiting with supportive care (WWSC) or AT were compared based on baseline OSA severity threshold of AHI≥ 5. METHODS A secondary analysis of the Childhood Adenotonsillectomy Trial, a randomized controlled trial of children with OSA aged 5-9 years who underwent AT or WWSC, was performed. The primary outcome was the change in neurocognition measured by Developmental Neuropsychological Assessment (NEPSY). Secondary outcomes included changes in behavior, symptoms of OSA, and quality of life. Outcomes were measured at baseline and the seven-month follow-up after grouping children based on whether their AHI was greater than or equal to 5. Comparisons were performed using two-way analysis of covariance (ANCOVA) while controlling for age, sex and race. Differences in treatment effect were measured using Cohen's d. RESULTS Of the 397 children included, 203 received WWSC and 194 underwent AT. The treatment effects on post-randomization changes in neurocognition, measured by NEPSY in children with AHI ≥5 (Cohen's d = 0.1 [95% CI, -0.1 to 0.4]) was not significantly different from children with AHI <5 (Cohen's d = 0.1 [95% CI, -0.1 to 0.4]). Furthermore, among children in the AT group alone, the effects of AT on post-treatment changes in NEPSY did not differ based on AHI threshold (Cohen's d = -0.06 [95% CI, -0.3 to 0.2]). Additionally, the treatment effects on post-randomization changes in behavior, symptoms, and quality of life did not vary based on AHI threshold. CONCLUSION The outcomes of neurocognition, behavior, symptoms, and quality of life did not differ between children with OSA randomized to WWSC or AT based on OSA severity threshold alone. Additionally, the effects of AT on post-treatment outcomes did not differ based on AHI threshold.
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- Saikrishna C Gourishetti
- Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA; Department of Pediatrics, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX, USA; Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Children's Medical Center, Dallas, USA
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA; Department of Pediatrics, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA.
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Johnson C, Leavitt T, Daram SP, Johnson RF, Mitchell RB. Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Underweight Children. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 2021; 167:566-572. [PMID: 34784263 DOI: 10.1177/01945998211058722] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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OBJECTIVES To determine predictors of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in underweight children and to describe the demographic, clinical, and polysomnographic characteristics of an ethnically diverse population of underweight children with OSA. STUDY DESIGN Case-control study. SETTING University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center and Children's Medical Center of Dallas. METHODS Underweight children aged 2 to 18 years who underwent a polysomnogram for suspected OSA between January 2014 and December 2020 were included. Underweight was defined as body mass index <5th percentile per Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines. Children with apnea-hypopnea index <1.0 served as a control group. Univariate and multiple logistic regression analysis was used to determine the predictors of OSA. Significance was set at P < .05. RESULTS An overall 124 children met inclusion criteria: mean age, 6.4 years; 50% female; 44% Hispanic, 31% African American, and 18% Caucasian. A total of 83 children had OSA (apnea-hypopnea index ≥1.0). Height was negatively correlated with OSA (odds ratio, 0.94; 95% CI, 0.88-0.99; P = .02) while allergic rhinitis (odds ratio, 2.97; 95% CI, 1.24-7.08; P = .01) and tonsillar hypertrophy (odds ratio, 3.38; 95% CI, 1.42-8.02; P = .01) were predictors for the presence of OSA. No demographic or clinical characteristics were predictors for severe OSA. CONCLUSION Underweight children with OSA, as compared with those without OSA, are more likely to have decreased height, tonsillar hypertrophy, and allergic rhinitis. There are no predictors of severe OSA in underweight children. We recommend polysomnography for the diagnosis of OSA in symptomatic underweight children with large tonsils, especially when they have a history of allergies.
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- Courtney Johnson
- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Texas, Medical Branch, Galveston, Texas, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas, USA.,Department of Pediatric Otolaryngology, Children's Medical Center of Dallas, Dallas, Texas, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas, USA.,Department of Pediatric Otolaryngology, Children's Medical Center of Dallas, Dallas, Texas, USA
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Jensen AM, Herrmann BW, Mitchell RB, Friedman NR. Growth After Adenotonsillectomy for Obstructive Sleep Apnea: Revisited. Laryngoscope 2021; 132:1289-1294. [PMID: 34551129 DOI: 10.1002/lary.29863] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/14/2021] [Revised: 08/15/2021] [Accepted: 08/31/2021] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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OBJECTIVES/HYPOTHESIS To reanalyze the growth trajectory and assess longitudinal changes of children undergoing adenotonsillectomy (AT) versus watchful waiting (WW) enrolled in the Childhood Adenotonsillectomy Trial (CHAT) study and to determine if an AT increases the risk of obesity in children. STUDY DESIGN Reanalysis of prospective cohort investigation. METHODS The study analyzed publicly available data from CHAT, including 3 months visit data not previously included in a prior publication. Statistical comparisons and mixed-effects modeling were done using age- and sex-specific BMI expressed as a percentage of the 95th percentile (%BMIp95). P < .05 was considered significant. RESULTS Children in the AT group, especially if underweight at baseline, had an increased rate of weight gain, with 100% of underweight children in the AT group becoming normal weight compared to 20% for WW. However, the rate of weight gain, as measured by the %BMIp95 trajectory for both AT and WW groups, was not significantly different when baseline weight status and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) resolution were accounted for. Comparisons of %BMIp95 between treatment groups at baseline, 3- and 7-month follow-up visits also failed to identify statistically significant differences (P > .05). Overall for the entire cohort, resolution of OSA was associated with a decreased weight trajectory (P < .001). CONCLUSIONS AT compared to WW is not associated with an increased risk of excessive weight gain. Otolaryngologists should be aware of this updated analysis when discussing AT surgical outcomes with families. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE 2 Laryngoscope, 2021.
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- Alexandria M Jensen
- Department of Biostatistics and Informatics, Colorado School of Public Health, Aurora, Colorado, U.S.A
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- Department of Otolaryngology, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus and Children's Hospital Colorado, Aurora, Colorado, U.S.A
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Head & Neck Surgery, Division of Pediatric Otolaryngology, UT Southwestern and Children's Health, Dallas, Texas, U.S.A
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- Department of Otolaryngology, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus and Children's Hospital Colorado, Aurora, Colorado, U.S.A.,Department of Pediatrics, University of Colorado School of Medicine, Aurora, Colorado, U.S.A
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Johnson RF, Brown CM, Beams DR, Wang CS, Shah GB, Mitchell RB, Chorney SR. Racial Influences on Pediatric Tracheostomy Outcomes. Laryngoscope 2021; 132:1118-1124. [PMID: 34478158 DOI: 10.1002/lary.29847] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/06/2021] [Revised: 08/14/2021] [Accepted: 08/22/2021] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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OBJECTIVES/HYPOTHESIS To determine the impact of race on outcomes after pediatric tracheostomy. STUDY DESIGN Retrospective case series. METHODS A case series of tracheostomies at an urban, tertiary care children's hospital between 2014 and 2019 was conducted. Children were grouped by race to compare neurocognition, mortality, and decannulation rate. RESULTS A total of 445 children with a median age at tracheostomy of 0.46 (interquartile range [IQR]: 0.97) years were studied. The cohort was 32% Hispanic, 31% White, 30% Black, 2.9% Asian, and 4.3% other race. Black compared to White children had a lower median birth weight (2,022 vs. 2,449 g, P = .005), were more often extremely premature (≤28 weeks gestation: 62% vs. 57%, P = .007), and more frequently had bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) (35% vs. 17%, P = .002). Hispanic compared to Black children had higher median birth weight (2,529 g, P < .001), less extreme prematurity (44%, P < .001), and less BPD (21%, P = .04). The proportion of Black children was higher (30% vs. 19%, P < .001), while the proportion of Hispanic children with a tracheostomy was lower (32% vs. 42%, P = .003) compared to the racial distribution of all pediatric admissions. Racial differences were not seen for rates of severe neurocognitive disability (P = .51), decannulation (P = .17), or death (P = .92) after controlling for age, sex, prematurity, and ventilator dependence. CONCLUSION Black children disproportionately underwent tracheostomy and had a higher comorbidity burden than White or Hispanic children. Hispanic children had proportionally fewer tracheostomies. Neurocognitive ability, decannulation, and mortality were similar for all races implying that health disparities by race may not change long-term outcomes after pediatric tracheostomy. Laryngoscope, 2021.
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- Romaine F Johnson
- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas, U.S.A.,Department of Pediatric Otolaryngology, Children's Medical Center Dallas, Dallas, Texas, U.S.A
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.A
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas, U.S.A
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas, U.S.A
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas, U.S.A.,Department of Pediatric Otolaryngology, Children's Medical Center Dallas, Dallas, Texas, U.S.A
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas, U.S.A.,Department of Pediatric Otolaryngology, Children's Medical Center Dallas, Dallas, Texas, U.S.A
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas, U.S.A.,Department of Pediatric Otolaryngology, Children's Medical Center Dallas, Dallas, Texas, U.S.A
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Abijay CA, Tomkies A, Rayasam S, Johnson RF, Mitchell RB. Children With Down Syndrome and Obstructive Sleep Apnea: Outcomes After Tonsillectomy. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 2021; 166:557-564. [PMID: 34253070 DOI: 10.1177/01945998211023102] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To evaluate outcomes of tonsillectomy and predictors for persistent obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in children with Down syndrome in an ethnically diverse population. STUDY DESIGN Case series with chart review. SETTING UT Southwestern/Children's Medical Center Dallas. METHODS Polysomnographic, clinical, and demographic characteristics of children with Down syndrome ages 1 to 18 years were collected, including pre- and postoperative polysomnography. Simple and multivariable regression models were used for predictors for persistent OSA. P≤ .05 was considered significant. RESULTS Eighty-one children were included with a mean age of 6.6 years, 44 of 81 (54%) males, and 53 of 81 (65%) Hispanic. Preoperatively, 60 of 81 (74%) patients had severe OSA. Posttonsillectomy improvements occurred for apnea-hypopnea index (27.9 to 14.0, P < .001), arousal index (25.2 to 18.8, P = .004), percent time with oxygen saturations <90% (8.8% to 3.4%, P = .003), and oxygen nadir (81.4% to 85%, P < .001). Forty-seven children (58%) had persistent OSA. Fifteen children (18.5%) had increased apnea-hypopnea index postoperatively: 2 from mild to moderate, 2 from mild to severe, and 2 from moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea. Persistent OSA predictors were asthma (odds ratio, 4.77; 95% CI, 1.61-14.09; P = .005) and increasing age (odds ratio, 1.25; 95% CI, 1.09-1.43; P = .001). CONCLUSION Children with Down syndrome are at high risk for persistent OSA after tonsillectomy with about 20% worsening after tonsillectomy. Asthma and increasing age are predictors for persistent OSA in children with Down syndrome.
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- Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Dallas, Dallas, Texas, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Division of Pediatric Otolaryngology, UT Southwestern and Children's Medical Center Dallas, Dallas, Texas, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Division of Pediatric Otolaryngology, UT Southwestern and Children's Medical Center Dallas, Dallas, Texas, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, UT Southwestern and Children's Medical Center Dallas, Dallas, Texas, USA
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St John R, Mitchell RB, Lee K. Achieving optimal vaccine administration in a pediatric cochlear implant program after implementation of a Quality Improvement Project. Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol 2021; 146:110750. [PMID: 34004387 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijporl.2021.110750] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/06/2021] [Revised: 03/07/2021] [Accepted: 04/26/2021] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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OBJECTIVES To maximize vaccination compliance in children undergoing cochlear implantation and thus minimize meningitis-related complications. To present a Quality Improvement (QI) Project for 23-valent pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine (PPSV-23) administration within a pediatric cochlear implant program. METHODS We identified children from birth through 21 years of age with cochlear implants or cochlear implant candidates who were seen at Children's Health Medical Center/UT Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas between 12/2018 and 01/2020. Protocols were developed for physicians and nurses using electronic medical record (EMR) smart phrases with prompts to review and document vaccine status and plan. Charts were reviewed for six consecutive cycles of 6-12 weeks for vaccine documentation and plan compliance. Regular feedback was provided to physicians and nurses. A cochlear implant EMR registry was developed for increased surveillance of vaccine administration. RESULTS Physicians and nurses showed an improvement in vaccine documentation from the start of the project to the first data cycle review (61%-90% and 20%-91% for physicians and nurses respectively). This was followed by a regression in the third to fourth review cycles (decrease to 67% and 80% compliance). Vaccine documentation compliance improved after subsequent review and feedback, and peaked during the final cycle of the review (83% and 100% compliance). During the year-long QI project, one child with a cochlear implant missed the PPSV-23 vaccine but was identified during cycle review and vaccinated. This occurred during the third cycle, and for the remaining three cycles there were no missed vaccinations. On completion of the QI project, a formal vaccination oversight program was introduced with a physician/nurse team that reviews the cochlear implant EMR registry monthly for children who have not been vaccinated. In the 13 months since the completion of the QI project there has been 100% compliance with no children who missed vaccination. CONCLUSION We present a vaccination program with oversight to address missed vaccinations. Implementation of a QI project followed by transition to a formal vaccination oversight program eliminated missed PPSV-23 vaccinations in children with cochlear implants. We recommend that cochlear implant programs use similar approaches to ultimately minimize potential meningitis-related complications in patients with cochlear implants.
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- Rachel St John
- University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center/Children's Health Medical Center Dallas, 2350 Stemmons Fwy, F6208, Dallas, TX, 75207, USA.
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- University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center/Children's Health Medical Center Dallas, 2350 Stemmons Fwy, F6212, Dallas, TX, 75207, USA.
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- University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center/Children's Health Medical Center Plano, 7601 Preston Road, Plano, TX, 75024, USA.
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Manuel R, Shah GB, Mitchell RB, Johnson RF. Weight Gain and Severe Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Adolescents with Down Syndrome. Laryngoscope 2021; 131:2598-2602. [PMID: 33860943 DOI: 10.1002/lary.29575] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/13/2021] [Revised: 03/19/2021] [Accepted: 04/07/2021] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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OBJECTIVES/HYPOTHESIS To determine whether the severity of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is affected by weight gain velocity (WGV) in adolescents with Down syndrome. STUDY DESIGN Retrospective case series. METHODS We performed a retrospective case series of children with Down syndrome, aged 9-19, referred for polysomnography (PSG) due to suspected OSA at an academic children's hospital. We determined the velocity (slope of change) of yearly weight gain using a mixed effect linear regression model. Subsequently, we determined if velocity of yearly weight gain was greater in adolescents with severe OSA (apnea-hypopnea index > 10). Significance was set at P < .05. RESULTS A total of 77 adolescents with Down syndrome were identified. The average age was 12.5 years (standard deviation = 3.1); 44 (57%) were male and 46 (60%) were Hispanic. The majority, 51 (66%) had severe OSA. The velocity of yearly weight gain prior to PSG in Down syndrome adolescents was similar regardless of OSA severity (mean diff in weight gain at PSG between severe and nonsevere OSA = -1.42, 95% confidence interval = -5.8 to 2.9, P = .52). Down syndrome adolescents with severe OSA weighed more at PSG (58.4 kg vs. 40.9 kg, P < .001) and all years prior to PSG. These findings remained even when controlling for age at PSG. CONCLUSIONS Severe OSA in adolescents with Down syndrome is associated with weight. There was no significant difference in WGV in children with Down syndrome with or without severe OSA. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE 3 Laryngoscope, 2021.
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- Rachel Manuel
- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas, U.S.A
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas, U.S.A.,Division of Pediatric Otolaryngology, Children's Health, Children's Medical Center Dallas, Dallas, Texas, U.S.A
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas, U.S.A.,Division of Pediatric Otolaryngology, Children's Health, Children's Medical Center Dallas, Dallas, Texas, U.S.A
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas, U.S.A.,Division of Pediatric Otolaryngology, Children's Health, Children's Medical Center Dallas, Dallas, Texas, U.S.A
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Rayasam S, Johnson R, Lenahan D, Abijay C, Mitchell RB. Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Children Under 3 Years of Age. Laryngoscope 2021; 131:E2603-E2608. [PMID: 33764521 DOI: 10.1002/lary.29536] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/05/2021] [Revised: 03/14/2021] [Accepted: 03/17/2021] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To identify predictors of severe obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in children under 3 years of age and to compare demographics, comorbidities, and polysomnographic characteristics of infants and toddlers with OSA. STUDY DESIGN Retrospective case series. METHODS We examined children under 3 years of age who had polysomnogram between August 2012 and March 2020. Demographics, clinical, and polysomnographic parameters were compared in children age 0-1 versus 1-3 years and 0-2 versus 2-3 years and severe versus mild-moderate OSA. Univariate analysis was used to compare age groups; multiple logistic regression for predictors of severe OSA. Significance was set at P < .05. RESULTS Of the 413 children, 267 (65%) were male and 131 (32%) obese. The population included Hispanic (41%), African American (28%), and Caucasian (25%) children. A total of 98.5% had OSA and 35% had severe OSA. Children under 1 year of age more commonly had gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) (38% vs. 23%; P = .014); tonsillar hypertrophy was more common in children over 2 years of age (56% vs. 34%, P = .001). Down syndrome (odds ratio (OR): 3.16, 95% confidence interval (CI) = 1.14-8.68, P = .026) and tonsillar hypertrophy (OR: 1.97, 95% CI = 1.28-3.02, P = .002) were predictors of severe OSA. CONCLUSION Children under 3 years of age with OSA are more likely to be male and have GERD. Down syndrome and tonsillar hypertrophy are predictors of severe OSA, and children with these conditions should be prioritized for polysomnography. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE 4 Laryngoscope, 131:E2603-E2608, 2021.
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Division of Pediatric Otolaryngology, UT Southwestern and Children's Medical Center, Dallas, Texas, U.S.A
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- University of Southern California Medical Center, Los Angeles, California, U.S.A
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- UT Southwestern Medical School, Dallas, Texas, U.S.A
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Division of Pediatric Otolaryngology, UT Southwestern and Children's Medical Center, Dallas, Texas, U.S.A
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Baldassari CM, Lam DJ, Ishman SL, Chernobilsky B, Friedman NR, Giordano T, Lawlor C, Mitchell RB, Nardone H, Ruda J, Zalzal H, Deneal A, Dhepyasuwan N, Rosenfeld RM. Expert Consensus Statement: Pediatric Drug-Induced Sleep Endoscopy. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 2021; 165:578-591. [PMID: 33400611 DOI: 10.1177/0194599820985000] [Citation(s) in RCA: 41] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To develop an expert consensus statement on pediatric drug-induced sleep endoscopy (DISE) that clarifies controversies and offers opportunities for quality improvement. Pediatric DISE was defined as flexible endoscopy to examine the upper airway of a child with obstructive sleep apnea who is sedated and asleep. METHODS Development group members with expertise in pediatric DISE followed established guidelines for developing consensus statements. A search strategist systematically reviewed the literature, and the best available evidence was used to compose consensus statements regarding DISE in children 0 to 18 years old. Topics with significant practice variation and those that would improve the quality of patient care were prioritized. RESULTS The development group identified 59 candidate consensus statements, based on 50 initial proposed topics, that focused on addressing the following high-yield topics: (1) indications and utility, (2) protocol, (3) optimal sedation, (4) grading and interpretation, (5) complications and safety, and (6) outcomes for DISE-directed surgery. After 2 iterations of the Delphi survey and removal of duplicative statements, 26 statements met the criteria for consensus; 11 statements were designated as no consensus. Several areas, such as the role of DISE at the time of adenotonsillectomy, were identified as needing further research. CONCLUSION Expert consensus was achieved for 26 statements pertaining to indications, protocol, and outcomes for pediatric DISE. Clinicians can use these statements to improve quality of care, inform policy and protocols, and identify areas of uncertainty. Future research, ideally randomized controlled trials, is warranted to address additional controversies related to pediatric DISE.
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- Cristina M Baldassari
- Eastern Virginia Medical School / Children's Hospital of The King's Daughters, Norfolk, Virginia, USA
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- Oregon Health and Science University, Portland, Oregon, USA
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- Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center / University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
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- Children's Hospital Colorado / University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, Colorado, USA
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- Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Children's National Medical Center / George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Washington, DC, USA
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- Nemours / Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children, New Castle County, Delaware, USA
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- Nationwide Children's Hospital, Columbus, Ohio, USA
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- West Virginia University, Morgantown, West Virginia, USA
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- American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Foundation, Alexandria, Virginia, USA
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- American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Foundation, Alexandria, Virginia, USA
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Liu KA, Liu CC, Alex G, Szmuk P, Mitchell RB. Anesthetic management of children undergoing drug-induced sleep endoscopy: A retrospective review. Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol 2020; 139:110440. [PMID: 33080472 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijporl.2020.110440] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/13/2020] [Revised: 10/06/2020] [Accepted: 10/07/2020] [Indexed: 01/27/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To determine the best anesthetic technique for DISE based on a retrospective review of the current literature and to highlight research gaps that should be addressed in future studies. METHODS A comprehensive retrospective review of the literature on anesthetic regimens for pediatric DISE through March 2020 was performed. Specific medical subject heading (MesH) terms included: drug-induced sleep endoscopy and anesthesia, DISE, child, obstructive sleep apnea, sleep disordered breathing. RESULTS Twelve articles were included. One study was a retrospective comparative study while the remaining 11 were case series. Five studies described anesthetic technique for DISE pre-T&A, two post-T&A, and four both pre- and post-T&A. The heterogeneity of the studies did not allow for a meta-analysis. A total of 1110 children ages 2 months to 19 years were included. Sedation depth and anesthetic outcomes with DISE were infrequently described. Eleven studies used a sevoflurane inhalational induction and mostly transitioned to a total IV anesthetic for maintenance. Propofol was the most commonly used sole anesthetic. A total of three studies used a combination of remifentanil and propofol, one used dexmedetomidine alone, one used sevoflurane alone, and one compared different regimens. Dexmedetomidine and ketamine have the most favorable profile for pediatric DISE but are not universally used. DISE completion, as reported in two studies, was 93% and 100%. CONCLUSION There are several anesthetic regimens for DISE that achieve good sedation and outcomes. The combination of ketamine and dexmedetomidine may be the ideal regimen. Limited data and lack of protocols/high-quality studies exist on anesthetic regimens for pediatric DISE.
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- Katie A Liu
- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Management, Division of Pediatric Anesthesiology, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX, USA.
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Division of Pediatric Otolaryngology, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Management, Division of Pediatric Anesthesiology, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Management, Division of Pediatric Anesthesiology, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX, USA; Outcome Research Consortium, Cleveland, OH
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Division of Pediatric Otolaryngology, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX, USA
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Benedek P, Balakrishnan K, Cunningham MJ, Friedman NR, Goudy SL, Ishman SL, Katona G, Kirkham EM, Lam DJ, Leboulanger N, Lee GS, Le Treut C, Mitchell RB, Muntz HR, Musso MF, Parikh SR, Rahbar R, Roy S, Russell J, Sidell DR, Sie KCY, Smith RJ, Soma MA, Wyatt ME, Zalzal G, Zur KB, Boudewyns A. International Pediatric Otolaryngology group (IPOG) consensus on the diagnosis and management of pediatric obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol 2020; 138:110276. [PMID: 32810686 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijporl.2020.110276] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/12/2020] [Revised: 07/21/2020] [Accepted: 07/21/2020] [Indexed: 01/30/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To develop an expert-based consensus of recommendations for the diagnosis and management of pediatric obstructive sleep apnea. METHODS A two-iterative Delphi method questionnaire was used to formulate expert recommendations by the members of the International Pediatric Otolaryngology Group (IPOG). RESULTS Twenty-six members completed the survey. Consensus recommendations (>90% agreement) are formulated for 15 different items related to the clinical evaluation, diagnosis, treatment, postoperative management and follow-up of children with OSA. CONCLUSION The recommendations formulated in this IPOG consensus statement may be used along with existing clinical practice guidelines to improve the quality of care and to reduce variation in care for children with OSA.
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- Pálma Benedek
- Heim Pal National Pediatric Institute, Ear Nose Throat Department, Budapest, Hungary
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- Stanford University, Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Aerodigestive and Airway Reconstruction Center, Stanford, CA, USA
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- Boston Children's Hospital, Department of Otolaryngology and Communication Enhancement, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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- Children's Hospital Colorado, Department of Pediatric Otolaryngology, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, Colorado, Canada
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- Emory University and Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Atlanta, USA
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- Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, OH, USA
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- Heim Pal National Pediatric Institute, Ear Nose Throat Department, Budapest, Hungary
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- Michigan Medicine, Pediatric Otolaryngology, Ann Harbor, MI, USA
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- Oregon Health and Science University, Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Portland, OR, USA
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- Necker Enfants Malade Hospital, Pediatric Otolaryngology Head and Neck Department, Université de Paris, Paris, France
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- Boston Children's Hospital, Department of Otolaryngology and Communication Enhancement, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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- Pediatric Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, La Timone Children's Hospital, Aix-Marseille University, Marseille, France
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- UT Southwestern and Children's Medical Center Dallas, Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Dallas, USA
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- University of Utah and Primary Children's Hospital, Department of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Salt Lake City, UT, USA
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- Texas Children's Hospital, Division of Pediatric Otolaryngology, Bobby R Alford Department of Otolaryngology, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX, USA
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- Seattle Children's Hospital, Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, University of Washington, Seattle, USA
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- Boston Children's Hospital, Department of Otolaryngology and Communication Enhancement, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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- University of Texas, Houston McGovern Medical School, Department of Otolaryngology, Division of Pediatric Otolaryngology, Houston, TX, USA
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- Department of Pediatric Otolaryngology Children's Health Ireland (Crumlin), Dublin, Ireland
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- Stanford University, Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Aerodigestive and Airway Reconstruction Center, Stanford, CA, USA
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- Seattle Children's Hospital, Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, University of Washington, Seattle, USA
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- Carver College of Medicine, Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA, USA
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- Sydney Children's Hospital, Pediatric Otolaryngology, Sydney, Australia
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- Great Ormond Street Hospital, Department of Paediatric Otolaryngology, London, UK
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- Children's National Medical Center, Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, George Washington University, Washington DC, USA
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- Children's Hospital Philadelphia, Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, USA
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- Antwerp University of Antwerp, Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, University of Antwerp, Antwerp, Belgium.
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OBJECTIVES To describe the management of a 5-year old female with a painless, mobile cheek mass. METHODS A retrospective chart review of presentation, imaging, pathology and management. RESULTS Magnetic resonance imaging showed a heterogenous mass with solid and lipomatous components. The mass was a lipoblastoma on histopathology and was excised completely with no evidence of recurrence. CONCLUSIONS The diagnosis and management of a cheek mass in a child is challenging. Imaging is important but not diagnostic. Surgical excision is the primary management of a lipoblastoma.
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- PGY-3, Department of Pathology, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Dallas, Dallas, TX, USA
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- Department of Radiology, UT Southwestern and Children's Medical Center Dallas, Dallas, TX, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, UT Southwestern and Children's Medical Center Dallas, Dallas, TX, USA
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- Division of Pediatric Otolaryngology, Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, UT Southwestern and Children's Medical Center Dallas, Dallas, TX, USA
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Rayasam S, Mitchell RB, Liu C. A Neck Mass in a 9-Year-Old Child. Ear Nose Throat J 2020; 101:NP80-NP82. [PMID: 32791899 DOI: 10.1177/0145561320948769] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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- Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Chief of Pediatric Otolaryngology, UT Southwestern and Children's Medical Center Dallas, TX, USA
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- Division of Pediatric Otolaryngology, Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, UT Southwestern and Children's Medical Center Dallas, TX, USA
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Brown C, Shah GB, Mitchell RB, Lenes-Voit F, Johnson RF. The Incidence of Pediatric Tracheostomy and Its Association Among Black Children. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 2020; 164:206-211. [PMID: 32777978 DOI: 10.1177/0194599820947016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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OBJECTIVE In 2012, Black or African American children constituted 21% of pediatric tracheostomies while representing approximately 15% of the US population. It is unclear if this discrepancy is due to differences in associated diagnoses. This study aimed to analyze the incidence of pediatric tracheostomy in the United States from 2003 to 2016 and to determine the odds of placement among Black children when compared with other children. STUDY DESIGN Retrospective. SETTING Academic hospital. SUBJECTS AND METHODS We used the 2003 to 2016 Kid Inpatient Database to determine the incidence of pediatric tracheostomy in the United States and determine the odds of tracheostomy placement in Black children when compared with other children. RESULTS A total of 26,034 pediatric tracheostomies were performed between 2003 and 2016, among which, 21% were Black children. The median age was 7 years (interquartile range [IQR] = 0 to 17); 43% were ≤2 years old, and 62% were male. The most common principal diagnosis was respiratory failure (72%). When compared with other children, Black children were more likely to undergo tracheostomy (odds ratio [OR] = 1.2; 95% CI, 1.1-1.3), which increased among children younger than 2 years old (OR = 1.5; 95% CI, 1.4-1.5). Black children with tracheostomies were also more likely to be diagnosed with laryngeal stenosis and bronchopulmonary dysplasia and to have an extended length of stay (P < .001). CONCLUSION Black children are 1.2 times more likely to undergo tracheostomy in the United States compared with other children. Further investigation is warranted to evaluate if there are underlying anatomical, environmental, or psychosocial factors that contribute to this discrepancy.
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- Clarice Brown
- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas, USA.,Department of Pediatric Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Children's Health, Children's Medical Center Dallas, Dallas, Texas, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas, USA.,Department of Pediatric Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Children's Health, Children's Medical Center Dallas, Dallas, Texas, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas, USA.,Department of Pediatric Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Children's Health, Children's Medical Center Dallas, Dallas, Texas, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas, USA.,Department of Pediatric Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Children's Health, Children's Medical Center Dallas, Dallas, Texas, USA
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Wood W, Wang CS, Mitchell RB, Shah GB, Johnson RF. A Longitudinal Analysis of Outcomes in Tracheostomy Placement Among Preterm Infants. Laryngoscope 2020; 131:417-422. [PMID: 32652622 DOI: 10.1002/lary.28864] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/14/2020] [Revised: 04/23/2020] [Accepted: 05/23/2020] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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OBJECTIVES To study a case series of preterm and extremely preterm infants, comparing their decannulation and survival rates after tracheostomy. METHODS We performed a single-institution longitudinal study of preterm infants with a tracheostomy. Infants were categorized as premature (born > 28 weeks and < 37 weeks) and extremely premature (born ≤ 28 weeks). Decannulation and survival rates were determined using the Kaplan-Meier method. Neurocognitive quality of life (QOL) was reported as normal, mild/moderately, and severely impaired. Statistical significance was set at P < .05. RESULTS This study included 240 patients. Of those, 111 were premature and 129 were extremely preterm. The median age (interquartile range) at tracheostomy was 4.8 months (0.4). Premature infants were more likely than extremely preterm to have airway obstruction (54% vs. 32%, P < .001); whereas extremely preterm infants were more likely to have bronchopulmonary dysplasia (68% vs. 15%, P < .001) and to be ventilation-dependent (68% vs. 54%, P < .001). The 5-year decannulation rate for premature infants was 46% and for extremely preterm was 64%. The 5-year survival rate post-tracheostomy for preterm was 79% and for extremely preterm was 73%. The log-rank test of equality showed that decannulation and survival were similar (P > .05) for both groups, even after controlling for potentially confounding factors like race, age, gender, birth weight, and age at tracheostomy. For neurocognitive QOL, 47% of patients survived with severely impaired QOL after tracheostomy. Preterm had 56% with severely impaired QOL and extremely preterm had 40% with severely impaired QOL (P = .03). CONCLUSION This study demonstrated that the time to decannulation and the likelihood of survival did not vary among premature and extremely premature infants even when controlling for other confounding variables. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE 3b Laryngoscope, 131:417-422, 2021.
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- William Wood
- Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas, U.S.A
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- Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas, U.S.A
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- Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas, U.S.A
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- Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas, U.S.A
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- Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas, U.S.A
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Prestwood CA, Mitchell RB, Liu C. A Neck Mass and Stridor in a 54-Day-Old Infant. Ear Nose Throat J 2020; 100:902S-904S. [PMID: 32466733 DOI: 10.1177/0145561320928205] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, UT Southwestern and Children's Medical Center, Dallas, TX, USA
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- Division of Pediatric Otolaryngology, Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, UT Southwestern and Children's Medical Center, Dallas, TX, USA
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Arvisais-Anhalt S, Quinn A, Bishop JA, Wang CS, Mitchell RB, Johnson RF, Schultz B, Day AT. Palatine Tonsilloliths and Actinomyces: A Multi-institutional Study of Adult Patients Undergoing Tonsillectomy. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 2020; 163:743-749. [PMID: 32366151 DOI: 10.1177/0194599820921392] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To better characterize associations between Actinomyces and tonsillolith versus nontonsillolith tonsillectomy specimens. STUDY DESIGN Bi-institutional retrospective case-case study. SETTING University and county hospital. SUBJECTS AND METHODS Adult patients with a clinical history of tonsilloliths who underwent tonsillectomy from January 2006 to December 2018 were included. Patients undergoing tonsillectomy for tonsillar hypertrophy and chronic tonsillitis were identified as comparative cases. Similarly, patients with ipsilateral oropharyngeal cancer (OPC) who underwent contralateral tonsillectomy of a normal-appearing tonsil for prophylaxis against a second primary cancer were also included as comparative cases. RESULTS The study population comprised 134 patients who underwent tonsillectomy: 62 tonsillolith and 72 nontonsillolith (tonsillar hypertrophy, n = 30; chronic tonsillitis, n = 30; normal-appearing contralateral tonsil in patients with ipsilateral OPC, n = 12). Actinomyces was reported in 11% of the patients with tonsilloliths on initial pathology reports but in 95% after re-evaluation (n = 54 of 57). Actinomyces prevalence was significantly higher in patients with tonsilloliths as compared with patients with recurrent tonsillitis (73%, n = 22 of 30, P < .001) and normal-appearing contralateral tonsils in patients with ipsilateral OPC (58%, n = 7 of 12, P < .001). Actinomyces prevalence was not significantly different between patients with tonsilloliths and tonsillar hypertrophy (83%, n = 25 of 30, P = .11). CONCLUSION The prevalence of Actinomyces in tonsillolith tonsil specimens is high; however, Actinomyces routinely colonizes nontonsillolith tonsil specimens. Therefore, Actinomyces is unlikely to be the primary driver of tonsillolith pathogenesis, and Actinomyces-targeted treatment of tonsilloliths may not be effective. Treatment strategies addressing tonsilloliths should be further investigated.
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- Simone Arvisais-Anhalt
- Department of Pathology, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas, USA
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- Department of Pathology, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas, USA
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- Department of Pathology, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas, USA
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Wang R, Bakker JP, Chervin RD, Garetz SL, Hassan F, Ishman SL, Mitchell RB, Morrical MG, Naqvi SK, Radcliffe J, Riggan EI, Rosen CL, Ross K, Rueschman M, Tapia IE, Taylor HG, Zopf DA, Redline S. Pediatric Adenotonsillectomy Trial for Snoring (PATS): protocol for a randomised controlled trial to evaluate the effect of adenotonsillectomy in treating mild obstructive sleep-disordered breathing. BMJ Open 2020; 10:e033889. [PMID: 32179560 PMCID: PMC7073822 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2019-033889] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/27/2019] [Revised: 11/22/2019] [Accepted: 02/03/2020] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION Mild obstructive sleep-disordered breathing (oSDB), characterised by habitual snoring without frequent apnoeas and hypopnoeas on polysomnography, is prevalent in children and commonly treated with adenotonsillectomy (AT). However, the absence of high-level evidence addressing the role of AT in improving health and behavioural outcomes has contributed to significant geographical variations in care and potential for surgery to be both overused and underused. METHODS AND ANALYSIS The Pediatric Adenotonsillectomy Trial for Snoring (PATS) is a single-blinded, multicentre randomised controlled trial designed to evaluate the effect of AT in treating mild oSDB. Four hundred sixty eligible children, aged 3.0-12.9 years old, will be randomised to either early adenotonsillectomy or to watchful waiting with supportive care (WWSC) with a 1:1 ratio. The study's coprimary endpoints are (1) change from baseline in executive behaviour relating to self-regulation and organisation skills as measured by the Behavioural Rating Inventory of Executive Function (BRIEF) Global Composite Score (GEC); and (2) change from baseline in vigilance as measured on the Go-No-Go (GNG) signal detection parameter (d-prime). A mixed effects model will be used to compare changes in the BRIEF GEC score and GNG score at 6 and 12 months from baseline between the AT arm and the WWSC arm. ETHICS AND DISSEMINATION The study protocol was approved by the institutional review board (IRB) at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) on 3 October 2014 (14-0 11 214). The approval of CHOP as the central IRB of record was granted on 29 February 2016. The results will be published in peer-reviewed journals and presented at academic conferences. The data collected from the PATS study will be deposited in a repository (National Sleep Research Resource, sleepdata.org) after completion of the study to maximise use by the scientific community. TRIAL REGISTRATION NUMBER NCT02562040; Pre-results.
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- Rui Wang
- Department of Population Medicine, Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Institute and Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
- Department of Biostatistics, Harvard University T. H. Chan School of Public Health, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Division of Sleep Medicine and Circadian Disorders, Brigham and Women's Hospital and Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Sleep Disorders Center and Department of Neurology, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
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- Sleep Disorders Center and Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
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- Sleep Disorders Center and Division of Pediatric Pulmonology, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
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- Divisions of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery and Pulmonary Medicine, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, College of Medicine, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, UT Southwestern and Children's Medical Center Dallas, Dallas, Texas, USA
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- Division of Sleep Medicine and Circadian Disorders, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, UT Southwestern and Children's Medical Center Dallas, Dallas, Texas, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
- Center for Human Phenomic Science, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Eastern Virginia Medical School, Norfolk, Virginia, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, University Hospitals Rainbow Babies and Children's Hospital, Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, Cleveland, Ohio, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, University Hospitals Rainbow Babies and Children's Hospital, Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, Cleveland, Ohio, USA
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- Division of Sleep Medicine and Circadian Disorders, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
- Division of Pulmonary Medicine, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, University Hospitals Rainbow Babies and Children's Hospital, Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, Cleveland, Ohio, USA
- Department of Pediatrics, Abigail Wexner Research Institute at Nationwide Children's Hospital and The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, USA
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- Sleep Disorders Center and Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
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- Division of Sleep Medicine and Circadian Disorders, Brigham and Women's Hospital and Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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Khan HS, Nair VR, Ruhl CR, Alvarez-Arguedas S, Galvan Rendiz JL, Franco LH, Huang L, Shaul PW, Kim J, Xie Y, Mitchell RB, Shiloh MU. Identification of scavenger receptor B1 as the airway microfold cell receptor for Mycobacterium tuberculosis. eLife 2020; 9:52551. [PMID: 32134383 PMCID: PMC7065847 DOI: 10.7554/elife.52551] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/08/2019] [Accepted: 03/04/2020] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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Mycobacterium tuberculosis (Mtb) can enter the body through multiple routes, including via specialized transcytotic cells called microfold cells (M cell). However, the mechanistic basis for M cell entry remains undefined. Here, we show that M cell transcytosis depends on the Mtb Type VII secretion machine and its major virulence factor EsxA. We identify scavenger receptor B1 (SR-B1) as an EsxA receptor on airway M cells. SR-B1 is required for Mtb binding to and translocation across M cells in mouse and human tissue. Together, our data demonstrate a previously undescribed role for Mtb EsxA in mucosal invasion and identify SR-B1 as the airway M cell receptor for Mtb.
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- Haaris S Khan
- Department of Internal Medicine, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, United States
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- Department of Internal Medicine, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, United States
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- Department of Internal Medicine, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, United States
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- Department of Internal Medicine, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, United States
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- Department of Internal Medicine, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, United States
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- Department of Internal Medicine, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, United States
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- Center for Pulmonary and Vascular Biology, Department of Pediatrics, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, United States
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- Center for Pulmonary and Vascular Biology, Department of Pediatrics, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, United States
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- Quantitative Biomedical Research Center, Department of Population and Data Sciences, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, United States
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- Quantitative Biomedical Research Center, Department of Population and Data Sciences, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, United States.,Harold C Simmons Cancer Center, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, United States.,Department of Bioinformatics, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, United States
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- Department of Otolaryngology, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, United States
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- Department of Internal Medicine, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, United States.,Department of Microbiology, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, United States
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Isaiah A, Bertoni D, Pereira KD, Diaz-Abad M, Mitchell RB, Das G. Treatment-Related Changes in Heart Rate Variability in Children with Sleep Apnea. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 2020; 162:737-745. [PMID: 32122243 DOI: 10.1177/0194599820907882] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Heart rate variability (HRV), a noninvasive indicator of autonomic regulation of cardiac rhythm, may represent the physiologic burden of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). We hypothesized that the treatment-related effects of OSA on HRV in children are causally attributable to the improvement in OSA severity. STUDY DESIGN Secondary analysis of outcomes from the Childhood Adenotonsillectomy Trial (CHAT). SETTING Analysis of database. SUBJECTS AND METHODS Time- and frequency-domain HRV parameters along with polysomnographic (PSG) and demographic variables were obtained from the CHAT study, which compared early adenotonsillectomy (eAT) to watchful waiting (WW) in children with OSA. The relative contributions of PSG variables and covariates to each HRV parameter were quantified. The proportion of changes in HRV parameters causally attributable to changes in OSA severity, measured by the apnea-hypopnea index (AHI) and oxygen desaturation index (ODI), was estimated. RESULTS In total, 404 children aged 5 to 10 years were included. The median (interquartile range) age was 6 (3-9) years. The median body mass index percentile was 82 (53), 195 (48%) children were male, and 147 (36%) were African American. The average heart rate during PSG was the strongest independent predictor of each HRV parameter (P < .001). Although eAT resulted in statistically significant changes in the majority of HRV parameters, these effects were not causally attributable to treatment-related changes in AHI or ODI. CONCLUSIONS The average heart rate strongly modulates HRV in children with OSA. Although eAT results in discernible changes in HRV, it appears to not be causally attributable to specific treatment-related changes in AHI or ODI.
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- Amal Isaiah
- Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
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- Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Department of Medicine, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Texas Southwestern and Children's Health, Dallas, Texas, USA
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- Department of Computer Science and Engineering, University of Texas at Arlington, Arlington, Texas, USA
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Kou YF, Wang C, Shah GB, Mitchell RB, Johnson RF. Tonsillectomy Outcomes among Children with Mental Health Disorders in the United States. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 2020; 162:754-760. [DOI: 10.1177/0194599820910115] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Objectives Recent evidence suggests that children with mental health disorders are more likely to have postoperative complications. Our aim was to determine if mental health disorders affect postoperative complications after tonsillectomy with or without adenoidectomy (T&A). Setting Cross-sectional analysis of national databases. Subjects and Methods The 2006 to 2016 Kids Inpatient Database and the 2014 Nationwide Readmission Database were used to identify children (age <21 years) who underwent T&A. We compared children with mental health disorders (eg, autism, developmental delays, or mood disorders) to those without a mental health disorder. We contrasted gender, race, length of stay, complications, and 30-day readmissions. Results We estimated that 37,386 children underwent T&A, and there were 2138 (5.7%) diagnosed with a mental health disorder. Children with mental health disorders were older (6.0 vs 5.3 years, P < .001), more commonly males (64% vs 58%, P < .001), had a longer length of stay (3.4 days vs 2.3 days, P < .001), and had higher total charges even after controlling for length of stay ($19,000 vs $14,000, P < .001). Children with a mental health disorder were more likely to have a complication (odds ratio [OR] = 2.1; 95% confidence interval [CI], 1.7 to 3.4; P < .001) including intubation, mechanical ventilation, or both (OR = 3.3; 95% CI, 2.6 to 3.8; P < .001). The 30-day all-cause readmission rate was higher (12% vs 4.0%, P < .001). Conclusion Children with mental health disorders, especially development delays, have more frequent complications, longer lengths of stay, and readmissions than children without mental health disorders. This information should be included in preoperative counseling.
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- Yann-Fuu Kou
- Department of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery, Division of Pediatric Otolaryngology, The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery, Division of Pediatric Otolaryngology, The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery, Division of Pediatric Otolaryngology, The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas, USA
- Department of Pediatric Otolaryngology, Children’s Health, Children’s Medical Center Dallas, Dallas, Texas, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery, Division of Pediatric Otolaryngology, The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas, USA
- Department of Pediatric Otolaryngology, Children’s Health, Children’s Medical Center Dallas, Dallas, Texas, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery, Division of Pediatric Otolaryngology, The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas, USA
- Department of Pediatric Otolaryngology, Children’s Health, Children’s Medical Center Dallas, Dallas, Texas, USA
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Mitchell RB, Pereira KD, Lazar RH, Long TE, Fournier NF. Pseudoaneurysm of the Right Lingual Artery: An Unusual cause of Severe Hemorrhage during Tonsillectomy. Ear Nose Throat J 2020. [DOI: 10.1177/014556139707600815] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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Profuse intraoperative hemorrhage is an uncommon complication of tonsillectomy. We present a three-year-old girl who underwent a routine adenotonsillectomy during which massive bleeding occurred from a large vessel in the right tonsillar fossae. Angiography revealed an aberrant right lingual artery with a pseudoaneurysm. The right lingual artery was embolized with multiple coils and the bleeding was halted. The causes and treatment of extracranial carotid artery pseudoaneurysms are discussed.
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- Ron B. Mitchell
- Fellow in Pediatric Otolaryngology, Otolaryngology Consultants of Memphis, LeBonheur Childrens Medical Center, Memphis, Tennessee
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- Fellow in Pediatric Otolaryngology, Otolaryngology Consultants of Memphis, LeBonheur Childrens Medical Center, Memphis, Tennessee
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- Fellow in Pediatric Otolaryngology, Otolaryngology Consultants of Memphis, LeBonheur Childrens Medical Center, Memphis, Tennessee
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- Fellow in Pediatric Otolaryngology, Otolaryngology Consultants of Memphis, LeBonheur Childrens Medical Center, Memphis, Tennessee
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- Staff Otolaryngologist, Otolaryngology Consultants of Memphis, LeBonheur Childrens Medical Center, Memphis, Tennessee
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Chan KH, Dinwiddie JK, Ahuja GS, Bennett EC, Brigger MT, Chi DH, Choo DI, Cunningham MJ, Elluru RG, Giannoni CM, Goudy SL, Koempel JA, MacArthur CJ, Malone B, Messner AH, Mitchell RB, Park AH, Richter GT, Rosbe KW, Shah UK, Sie KCY, Smith RJ, Sulman CG, Thompson JW, Thorne MC, Wei JL, Wetmore RF, White DR, Zalzal GH, Schoem SR. Advanced practice providers and children's hospital-based pediatric otolarynology practices. Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol 2020; 129:109770. [PMID: 31733596 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijporl.2019.109770] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/26/2019] [Revised: 11/04/2019] [Accepted: 11/04/2019] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Advanced practice providers (APPs), including nurse practitioners and physician assistants, have been deployed in children's hospital-based academic pediatric otolaryngology practices for many years. However, this relationship in terms of prevalence, roles, financial consequences and satisfaction has not been examined. The objective of this study is to explore how APPs impact healthcare delivery in this setting. METHODS Pediatric otolaryngology chiefs of all academic children's hospitals in the US were electronically surveyed about the ways APPs intersected clinically and financially in their respective practice. RESULTS A total of 29 of 36 children's hospital-based pediatric otolaryngology practices completed the survey, of which 26 practices (90%) utilized APP. There were large variances within the APP practice cohort in faculty size (mean/median/range = 9.4/8.5/3-29); annual patient visits (mean/median = 18,373/17,600); number of practice site (mean/median/range = 4.3/4/2-9) and number of outpatient APP (mean/median/range = 6.3/5/1-30). No factors (faculty size, annual visits and number of practice sites) differentiated between the APP and non-APP practices. Among APP practices, significant correlation (p<.00001) was observed between size of APP cohort to faculty size and annual visits. 69% of the practices did not differentiate job functions of nurse practitioners and physician assistants. 85% of the practices utilized APPs in all practice sites and 19% utilized APPs in the operating room. 77% of APPs billed independently and 46% had on-site supervision. The most prevalent APP salary bracket based on 0-5, 6-10 and > 11 years of tenure were $76-100K (65%), $100-150K (77%) and $100-150K (86%), respectively. In 46% of the practices, APPs were able to generate enough revenue to cover more than 75% of their salary and 23% of practices generated a profit. 81% of the chiefs ranked the effectiveness of APPs as high (4 and 5) on a 5-point Likert scale. DISCUSSION The majority of academic pediatric otolaryngology practices employed APPs. Despite the diversity seen in practice complexity, APP functionality and financial impact, most found the APP model to be beneficial in improving patient care, patient access and faculty productivity.
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- Kenny H Chan
- Children's Hospital Colorado, Aurora, CO, USA; Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, University of Colorado School of Medicine, Aurora, CO, USA.
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- Children's Hospital Colorado, Aurora, CO, USA; Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, University of Colorado School of Medicine, Aurora, CO, USA
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- CHOC Children's Hospital, Orange, CA, USA; Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, University of California Irvine, Orange, CA, USA
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- Division of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM, USA
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- Rady Children's Hospital, San Diego, CA, USA; Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Naval Medical Center San Diego, San Diego, CA, USA
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- Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh of University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC), Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC), Pittsburgh, PA, USA
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- Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, OH, USA; Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, OH, USA
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- Boston Children's Hospital, Boston, MA, USA; Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Dayton Children's Hospital, Dayton, OH, USA
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- Texas Children's Hospital, Houston, TX, USA; Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX, USA
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- Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, Atlanta, GA, USA; Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA, USA
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- Children's Hospital Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA, USA; Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Oregon Health and Science University, Portland, OR, USA
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- Lucille Packard Children's Hospital, Palo Alto, CA, USA; Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Stanford University, Palo Alto, CA, USA
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- Children's Health, Dallas, TX, USA; Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX, USA
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- Primary Children's Hospital, Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Division of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT, USA
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- Arkansa Children's Hospital, Little Rock, AR, USA; Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, AR, USA
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- Benioff Children's Hospital, San Francisco, CA, USA; Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, University of California, San Francisco, CA, USA
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- Nemours/Alfred I. DuPont Hospital for Children, Wilmington, DE, USA; Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Seattle Children's, Seattle, WA, USA; Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, USA
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- Molecular Otolaryngology and Renal Research Laboratories, University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine, Iowa City, IA, USA
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- Children's Hospital of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI, USA; Department of Otolaryngology and Communication Sciences, Division of Pediatric Otolaryngology, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI, USA
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- LeBonheur Children's Hospital, Memphis, TN, USA; Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Memphis, TN, USA
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- C.S. Mott Children's Hospital, Ann Arbor, MI, USA; Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Michigan Medicine, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
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- Nemours Children's Hospital, Orlando, FL, USA; Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, University of Central Florida College of Medicine, Orlando, FL, USA
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- Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA, USA; Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC, USA
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- Children's National Health System, Washington, DC, USA; Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Drexel University College of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Connecticut Children's Medical Center, Hartford, CT, USA; Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, University of Connecticut School of Medicine, Farmington, CT, USA
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Mitchell RB, Archer SM, Ishman SL, Rosenfeld RM, Coles S, Finestone SA, Friedman NR, Giordano T, Hildrew DM, Kim TW, Lloyd RM, Parikh SR, Shulman ST, Walner DL, Walsh SA, Nnacheta LC. Clinical Practice Guideline: Tonsillectomy in Children (Update). Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 2019; 160:S1-S42. [PMID: 30798778 DOI: 10.1177/0194599818801757] [Citation(s) in RCA: 265] [Impact Index Per Article: 53.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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OBJECTIVE This update of a 2011 guideline developed by the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Foundation provides evidence-based recommendations on the pre-, intra-, and postoperative care and management of children 1 to 18 years of age under consideration for tonsillectomy. Tonsillectomy is defined as a surgical procedure performed with or without adenoidectomy that completely removes the tonsil, including its capsule, by dissecting the peritonsillar space between the tonsil capsule and the muscular wall. Tonsillectomy is one of the most common surgical procedures in the United States, with 289,000 ambulatory procedures performed annually in children <15 years of age based on the most recent published data. This guideline is intended for all clinicians in any setting who interact with children who may be candidates for tonsillectomy. PURPOSE The purpose of this multidisciplinary guideline is to identify quality improvement opportunities in managing children under consideration for tonsillectomy and to create explicit and actionable recommendations to implement these opportunities in clinical practice. Specifically, the goals are to educate clinicians, patients, and/or caregivers regarding the indications for tonsillectomy and the natural history of recurrent throat infections. Additional goals include the following: optimizing the perioperative management of children undergoing tonsillectomy, emphasizing the need for evaluation and intervention in special populations, improving the counseling and education of families who are considering tonsillectomy for their children, highlighting the management options for patients with modifying factors, and reducing inappropriate or unnecessary variations in care. Children aged 1 to 18 years under consideration for tonsillectomy are the target patient for the guideline. For this guideline update, the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Foundation selected a panel representing the fields of nursing, anesthesiology, consumers, family medicine, infectious disease, otolaryngology-head and neck surgery, pediatrics, and sleep medicine. KEY ACTION STATEMENTS The guideline update group made strong recommendations for the following key action statements (KASs): (1) Clinicians should recommend watchful waiting for recurrent throat infection if there have been <7 episodes in the past year, <5 episodes per year in the past 2 years, or <3 episodes per year in the past 3 years. (2) Clinicians should administer a single intraoperative dose of intravenous dexamethasone to children undergoing tonsillectomy. (3) Clinicians should recommend ibuprofen, acetaminophen, or both for pain control after tonsillectomy. The guideline update group made recommendations for the following KASs: (1) Clinicians should assess the child with recurrent throat infection who does not meet criteria in KAS 2 for modifying factors that may nonetheless favor tonsillectomy, which may include but are not limited to multiple antibiotic allergies/intolerance, PFAPA (periodic fever, aphthous stomatitis, pharyngitis, and adenitis), or history of >1 peritonsillar abscess. (2) Clinicians should ask caregivers of children with obstructive sleep-disordered breathing and tonsillar hypertrophy about comorbid conditions that may improve after tonsillectomy, including growth retardation, poor school performance, enuresis, asthma, and behavioral problems. (3) Before performing tonsillectomy, the clinician should refer children with obstructive sleep-disordered breathing for polysomnography if they are <2 years of age or if they exhibit any of the following: obesity, Down syndrome, craniofacial abnormalities, neuromuscular disorders, sickle cell disease, or mucopolysaccharidoses. (4) The clinician should advocate for polysomnography prior to tonsillectomy for obstructive sleep-disordered breathing in children without any of the comorbidities listed in KAS 5 for whom the need for tonsillectomy is uncertain or when there is discordance between the physical examination and the reported severity of oSDB. (5) Clinicians should recommend tonsillectomy for children with obstructive sleep apnea documented by overnight polysomnography. (6) Clinicians should counsel patients and caregivers and explain that obstructive sleep-disordered breathing may persist or recur after tonsillectomy and may require further management. (7) The clinician should counsel patients and caregivers regarding the importance of managing posttonsillectomy pain as part of the perioperative education process and should reinforce this counseling at the time of surgery with reminders about the need to anticipate, reassess, and adequately treat pain after surgery. (8) Clinicians should arrange for overnight, inpatient monitoring of children after tonsillectomy if they are <3 years old or have severe obstructive sleep apnea (apnea-hypopnea index ≥10 obstructive events/hour, oxygen saturation nadir <80%, or both). (9) Clinicians should follow up with patients and/or caregivers after tonsillectomy and document in the medical record the presence or absence of bleeding within 24 hours of surgery (primary bleeding) and bleeding occurring later than 24 hours after surgery (secondary bleeding). (10) Clinicians should determine their rate of primary and secondary posttonsillectomy bleeding at least annually. The guideline update group made a strong recommendation against 2 actions: (1) Clinicians should not administer or prescribe perioperative antibiotics to children undergoing tonsillectomy. (2) Clinicians must not administer or prescribe codeine, or any medication containing codeine, after tonsillectomy in children younger than 12 years. The policy level for the recommendation about documenting recurrent throat infection was an option: (1) Clinicians may recommend tonsillectomy for recurrent throat infection with a frequency of at least 7 episodes in the past year, at least 5 episodes per year for 2 years, or at least 3 episodes per year for 3 years with documentation in the medical record for each episode of sore throat and ≥1 of the following: temperature >38.3°C (101°F), cervical adenopathy, tonsillar exudate, or positive test for group A beta-hemolytic streptococcus. DIFFERENCES FROM PRIOR GUIDELINE (1) Incorporating new evidence profiles to include the role of patient preferences, confidence in the evidence, differences of opinion, quality improvement opportunities, and any exclusion to which the action statement does not apply. (2) There were 1 new clinical practice guideline, 26 new systematic reviews, and 13 new randomized controlled trials included in the current guideline update. (3) Inclusion of 2 consumer advocates on the guideline update group. (4) Changes to 5 KASs from the original guideline: KAS 1 (Watchful waiting for recurrent throat infection), KAS 3 (Tonsillectomy for recurrent infection with modifying factors), KAS 4 (Tonsillectomy for obstructive sleep-disordered breathing), KAS 9 (Perioperative pain counseling), and KAS 10 (Perioperative antibiotics). (5) Seven new KASs: KAS 5 (Indications for polysomnography), KAS 6 (Additional recommendations for polysomnography), KAS 7 (Tonsillectomy for obstructive sleep apnea), KAS 12 (Inpatient monitoring for children after tonsillectomy), KAS 13 (Postoperative ibuprofen and acetaminophen), KAS 14 (Postoperative codeine), and KAS 15a (Outcome assessment for bleeding). (6) Addition of an algorithm outlining KASs. (7) Enhanced emphasis on patient and/or caregiver education and shared decision making.
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Affiliation(s)
| | | | - Stacey L Ishman
- 3 Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
| | | | - Sarah Coles
- 5 University of Arizona College of Medicine, Phoenix, Arizona, USA
| | - Sandra A Finestone
- 6 Consumers United for Evidence-based Healthcare, Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada
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- 8 Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
| | | | - Tae W Kim
- 10 University of Minnesota School of Medicine, Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
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- 11 Mayo Clinic Center for Sleep Medicine, Rochester, Minnesota, USA
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- 13 Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, Illinois, USA
| | - David L Walner
- 14 Advocate Children's Hospital, Park Ridge, Illinois, USA
| | - Sandra A Walsh
- 6 Consumers United for Evidence-based Healthcare, Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada
| | - Lorraine C Nnacheta
- 15 Department of Research and Quality, American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Foundation, Alexandria, Virginia, USA
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