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View article: Diagnosis, Treatment, and Follow-Up of Tracheo/Bronchomalacia in Children: The Italian Multicenter Experience
Diagnosis, Treatment, and Follow-Up of Tracheo/Bronchomalacia in Children: The Italian Multicenter Experience Open
Background: In pediatric age, the central airways are more flexible and mobile, with tracheal and bronchial walls easily tending to collapse, allowing partial or complete occlusion of the lumen: a situation described as tracheobronchomalac…
View article: Extracorporeal Septoplasty for Severe Nasal Septal Deviation: A Systematic Review
Extracorporeal Septoplasty for Severe Nasal Septal Deviation: A Systematic Review Open
Objective Extracorporeal septoplasty (ECS) is a surgical technique used to address severe nasal septal deviations, especially in patients in whom in situ septoplasty (ISS) is insufficient. This systematic review assesses the efficacy, safe…
View article: Tracheo/Bronchomalacia in Children: Clinical Presentation, Diagnostic Tests, Surgical Treatments, Follow Up and Respiratory Assistance
Tracheo/Bronchomalacia in Children: Clinical Presentation, Diagnostic Tests, Surgical Treatments, Follow Up and Respiratory Assistance Open
Background: In pediatric age, the central airways are more flexible and mobile, with tracheal and bronchial walls easly tending to collapse, allowing partial or complete occlusion of the lumen: a situation described as tracheobronchomalaci…
View article: Anti-IL5/IL-5 receptor therapies for eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis: an updated Systematic Review
Anti-IL5/IL-5 receptor therapies for eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis: an updated Systematic Review Open
Introduction Eosinophilic Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis (EGPA) is a rare necrotizing vasculitis characterized by eosinophilic inflammation that was traditionally treated with corticosteroids associated with other immunosuppressants. Ove…
View article: The Ex-utero intrapartum treatment procedure: a narrative review
The Ex-utero intrapartum treatment procedure: a narrative review Open
The “Ex Utero Intrapartum Treatment” (EXIT) procedure is a specialized surgical technique used during cesarean delivery to perform life-saving fetal interventions while maintaining placental circulation. By preserving feto-placental gas ex…
View article: Current Applications and Outcomes of Robotic Surgery in Pediatric Upper Airway and Neck Procedures: A Systematic Review
Current Applications and Outcomes of Robotic Surgery in Pediatric Upper Airway and Neck Procedures: A Systematic Review Open
Objectives: This review summarizes current evidence on robotic-assisted upper airway and neck surgery in pediatric patients, highlighting clinical indications, outcomes, limitations, and areas for future research. Methods: A systematic rev…
View article: CT Navigation-Assisted Transfacial Removal of Parotid Stones: Does It Work?
CT Navigation-Assisted Transfacial Removal of Parotid Stones: Does It Work? Open
Background/Objectives: The failure rate of minimally invasive surgical approaches to parotid stones is about 10%, primarily due to the presence of large, impacted, or unpalpable deep stones. When stones are palpable and exceed 7 mm in size…
View article: Comparative Analysis of Information Quality in Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology: Clinicians, Residents, and Large Language Models
Comparative Analysis of Information Quality in Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology: Clinicians, Residents, and Large Language Models Open
Objective Pediatric otorhinolaryngology (ORL) addresses complex conditions in children, requiring a tailored approach for patients and families. With artificial intelligence (AI) gaining traction in medical applications, this study evaluat…
View article: Outpatient Ductal Steroid Irrigations as an Adjuvant Treatment to Sialendoscopy in Recurrent Inflammatory Obstructive Sialadenitis
Outpatient Ductal Steroid Irrigations as an Adjuvant Treatment to Sialendoscopy in Recurrent Inflammatory Obstructive Sialadenitis Open
The aim of this study is to retrospectively investigate the effectiveness of outpatient ductal steroid irrigations (DSIs) as an adjuvant treatment in recurrent inflammatory obstructive sialadenitis (RIOS). A retrospective chart review of p…
View article: Sublingual ranulas, is it time for a new classification? A systematic review and meta-analysis
Sublingual ranulas, is it time for a new classification? A systematic review and meta-analysis Open
Objectives Sublingual ranulas present diagnostic and therapeutic challenges due to their heterogenous clinical presentations. This systematic review and meta-analysis aims to synthesise treatment outcomes and proposes a new classification …
View article: MR sialographic assessment of the masseter muscle and the ductal kinking in patients with recurrent parotitis
MR sialographic assessment of the masseter muscle and the ductal kinking in patients with recurrent parotitis Open
View article: High-Definition 3D Exoscope in Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology: A Systematic Literature Review
High-Definition 3D Exoscope in Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology: A Systematic Literature Review Open
This PRISMA-compliant systematic review aimed to investigate the use of and the most common procedures performed with the novel 3D 4K exoscope in surgical pediatric head and neck settings. Methods: Search criteria were applied to PubMed, E…
View article: Bilateral Sensorineural Hearing Loss Related to a Skull Base Spontaneous Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak: A Case Report and Literature Review
Bilateral Sensorineural Hearing Loss Related to a Skull Base Spontaneous Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak: A Case Report and Literature Review Open
Spontaneous intracranial hypotension (SIH) is a rare condition characterized by orthostatic headache, pulsatile tinnitus, vertigo, nausea, and fluctuating hearing loss; this latter seems to be due to the development of cochlear endolymphat…
View article: Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on paediatric otolaryngology: a nationwide study
Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on paediatric otolaryngology: a nationwide study Open
Paediatric ORL was highly impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, with a significant reduction of surgical and outpatient activities and a delay in time-sensitive diagnosis. Therefore, the implementation of new strategies, such as telemedicine,…
View article: A misdiagnosed laryngeal foreign body causing recurrent wheezing in a pediatric patient: Case report
A misdiagnosed laryngeal foreign body causing recurrent wheezing in a pediatric patient: Case report Open
Key clinical message The recurrence of respiratory symptoms without a clear clinical reason in children can be secondary to the presence of an unknown foreign body of the airways. In such cases, endoscopy of the airways is always necessary…
View article: Issue Information
Issue Information Open
Ectopia cordis is an extremely rare lethal anomaly characterized with heart located partially or completely outside the thoracic cavity. 0t can be isolated anomaly or as a component of complex syndromes including supraumbilical abdominal w…
View article: Sirolimus treatment for paediatric head and neck lymphatic malformations: a systematic review
Sirolimus treatment for paediatric head and neck lymphatic malformations: a systematic review Open
Purpose This PRISMA-compliant systematic review aimed to assess risks and benefits of sirolimus treatment for paediatric lymphatic malformations by focusing not only on treatment efficacy but also on possible treatment-related adverse even…
View article: Recurrent obstructive salivary disease after sialendoscopy. A narrative literature review
Recurrent obstructive salivary disease after sialendoscopy. A narrative literature review Open
Over the last 20 years, interventional sialendoscopy has become the therapy of choice for the management of obstructive salivary disorders, favouring a significant reduction in the number of patients undergoing traditional sialadenectomy. …
View article: Recurrent Acute Otitis Media Environmental Risk Factors: A Literature Review from the Microbiota Point of View
Recurrent Acute Otitis Media Environmental Risk Factors: A Literature Review from the Microbiota Point of View Open
Acute otitis media (AOM) constitutes a multifactorial disease, as several host and environmental factors contribute to its occurrence. Prevention of AOM represents one of the most important goals in pediatrics, both in developing countries…
View article: Unilateral silent sinus syndrome: A case report
Unilateral silent sinus syndrome: A case report Open
Silent sinus syndrome (SSS) is a rare clinical condition, commonly unilateral, secondary to the obstruction of the osteomeatal complex, subsequent negative pressure in the maxillary sinus, and collapse of the orbit floor and sinus walls. W…
View article: Minimally invasive transoral robotic surgery for hiloparenchymal submandibular stone: Technical note on Flex Robotic System
Minimally invasive transoral robotic surgery for hiloparenchymal submandibular stone: Technical note on Flex Robotic System Open
Flex Robotic System allows a minimally invasive approach for transoral removal of submandibular salivary stones.
View article: Surgical treatment of a congenital dacryocystocele by means of microdebrider marsupialization in a newborn
Surgical treatment of a congenital dacryocystocele by means of microdebrider marsupialization in a newborn Open
Congenital dacryocystocele is a rare clinical condition, more commonly unilateral, secondary to the defective canalization of the nasolacrimal duct. In case of failure of conservative treatment, surgical marsupialization is recommended. We…
View article: Mini-invasive treatment of a congenital dacryocystocele by means of microdebrider marsupialization in a newborn
Mini-invasive treatment of a congenital dacryocystocele by means of microdebrider marsupialization in a newborn Open
Congenital dacryocystocele is a rare clinical condition, more commonly unilateral, secondary to the defective canalization of the nasolacrimal duct. In case of failure of conservative treatment, surgical marsupialization is recommended. We…
View article: T2-High Endotype and Response to Biological Treatments in Patients with Bronchiectasis
T2-High Endotype and Response to Biological Treatments in Patients with Bronchiectasis Open
Although bronchiectasis pathophysiology has been historically understood around the presence of airway neutrophilic inflammation, recent experiences are consistent with the identification of a type 2 inflammation (T2) high endotype in bron…
View article: COVID‐19 isolation drape for sialendoscopy‐assisted transfacial approach to parotid gland
COVID‐19 isolation drape for sialendoscopy‐assisted transfacial approach to parotid gland Open
Surgical procedures requiring close contact with saliva, such as salivary gland surgery, may determine the risk of spreading the SARS‐CoV‐2 infection. The use of PPE and isolation settings are mandatory to protect health workers.
View article: COVID-19 isolation drape for sialendoscopy-assisted transfacial approach to parotid gland
COVID-19 isolation drape for sialendoscopy-assisted transfacial approach to parotid gland Open
The COVID-19 pandemic has raised concern of viral transmission during otolaryngological procedures by means of droplets/saliva. The use of PPE and isolation settings are mandatory during surgery. This paper describes the development of the…
View article: Minimally invasive transoral robotic surgery for hiloparenchymal submandibular stone: technical note on Flex Robotic System
Minimally invasive transoral robotic surgery for hiloparenchymal submandibular stone: technical note on Flex Robotic System Open
We described a minimally invasive technique for transoral removal of deep hiloparenchymal submandibular stones by Flex Robotic System; a step-by-step description of the transoral robotic approach to submandibular gland through a discrete i…
View article: An Unusual Retained Choanal Foreign Body: A Possible Complication of COVID-19 Testing With Nasopharyngeal Swab
An Unusual Retained Choanal Foreign Body: A Possible Complication of COVID-19 Testing With Nasopharyngeal Swab Open
Testing for coronavirus disease 2019 is critical in controlling the pandemic all over the world. Diagnosis of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 infection is based on real-time polymerase chain reaction performed on nasopharyn…
View article: Deep Sedation for Pediatric Parotid Sialendoscopy in Juvenile Recurrent Parotitis
Deep Sedation for Pediatric Parotid Sialendoscopy in Juvenile Recurrent Parotitis Open
Sialendoscopy is a minimally invasive diagnostic and therapeutic tool for juvenile recurrent parotitis (JRP); the procedure is under general anesthesia, but local anesthesia has been used for sialendoscopy in children >8 years. Based on th…
View article: Outcomes of balloon dilation for paediatric laryngeal stenosis
Outcomes of balloon dilation for paediatric laryngeal stenosis Open
Balloon laryngoplasty is a valuable therapeutic option to improve laryngeal patency in children with chronic multilevel LS, both as a primary and secondary adjuvant treatment after reconstructive surgery.