Tracheocutaneous fistulae (TCF) involve a remnant skin tract that connects the external cervical skin with the anterior trachea following decannulation of a tracheostomy tube (TT). Due to the young age at insertion, length of TT dependence, and propensity for removal with aging, persistent pediatric TCF (PPTCF) are more frequent than in adults. Methods of management are varied, and ideal approaches to management are debated.
The BREATHE (Boosting REsources And caregiver empowerment for Tracheostomy care at HomE) study is a five-year, six-hospital trial that will advance understanding of how hospitals can better support caregivers of children with tracheostomies as they resume life, work, and family activities after discharge.
The topical beta-blocker timolol can be an effective first-line treatment for controlling symptoms of ulcerated IHs; however, its use should be carefully monitored.
Leukotriene Modulator a Safe Pharmacological Option for Children with Adenoid Hypertrophy
This article introduces a new endoscopic technique for anterior LTR using costal rib cartilage grafting in a two-year-old patient with acquired grade III subglottic stenosis.
What are the comparative outcomes of juvenile nasopharyngeal angiofibroma (JNA) resection between embolized and non-embolized cohorts, and between transarterial embolization (TAE) and direct puncture embolization (DPE)?
Intracapsular tonsillectomy is a safe and effective method for performing tonsillectomy and should be included in future clinical practice guidelines for tonsillectomy.
Pierre Robin sequence (PRS) has an estimated prevalence of one in 10,000 births and is characterized by micrognathia and glossoptosis leading to upper airway compromise. As airway obstruction can be life-threatening, immediate recognition and treatment are vital.
What is the potential of machine learning to improve the diagnostic capabilities of chest radiographs in cases of pediatric foreign body aspiration (FBA)?
This protocol describes the method for creating 3D-printed trachea models for use in high-fidelity simulation-based training and advanced surgical planning for pediatric patients undergoing slide tracheoplasty.