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Rev Med Suisse 2019 Jan;15(N° 632-633):78-81

Service d'ORL et de chirurgie cervico-faciale, HUG, 1211 Genève 14.

The articles have been again selected among more than 15 000 abstracts and the review aims to be generalist. Interest of honey in head and neck pathologies, apnea syndrome, tonsillectomy and immunotherapy. In otology, middle ear infections and mastoiditis, cochlear implant in the elderly, deafness in children, auto-evaluation of audition and new perspectives regarding ciliar cell cultures. Read More

Case Rep Otolaryngol 2018 10;2018:2614143. Epub 2018 Dec 10.

Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, West Virginia University School of Medicine, Morgantown, WV, USA.

Objective: To demonstrate lateral pharyngeal wall collapse and increased apnea-hypopnea index in a child posttonsillectomy.

Background: Some children have worsening of their sleep symptoms after tonsillectomy for obstructive sleep apnea. This case report demonstrates an open airway on drug-induced sleep endoscopy (DISE) in a child with tonsillar hypertrophy followed by more pronounced airway obstruction related to lateral pharyngeal wall collapse after tonsillectomy. Read More

Diagnostics (Basel) 2019 Jan 15;9(1). Epub 2019 Jan 15.

Department of Otorhinolaryngology and head and neck surgery, Erasmus Medical Center, Sophia Children's Hospital, 3015 GD Rotterdam, The Netherlands.

Tonsillectomy is a commonly performed surgery in the daily practice of an otorhinolaryngologist. For patients as well as health professionals, the best known complication is post-operative bleeding. Among the less noted, but potentially life-threatening, complications are the development of subcutaneous emphysema and the presence of bacteremia due to group A hemolytic streptococci. Read More

Laryngoscope 2019 Jan 15. Epub 2019 Jan 15.

Pediatric Ear, Nose, and Throat Associates of Alabama, Children's Hospital of Alabama, Birmingham, Alabama, U.S.A.

Objectives/hypothesis: The objectives of this study were to examine patient outcomes using a 36-month age cutoff as a strict admission criterion following tonsillectomy, and review the safety and determine the plausibility of same-day discharge of children under 3 years old following tonsillectomy.

Study Design: Retrospective chart review.

Methods: A chart review of patients aged 24 to 42 months undergoing tonsillectomy over a 3-year period was conducted. Read More

Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol 2018 Dec 13;118:192-200. Epub 2018 Dec 13.

Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Faculty of Medicine, Ain Shams University, Egypt.

Objective: To evaluate the role of postoperative antibiotics on post-tonsillectomy morbidities.

Study Design: Systematic Review.

Methods: Published papers and electronic databases (Medline, Web of Science, Embase) were searched from January 1985 up to March 2016 using the following key words in different combinations; Tonsil; Tonsillectomy; Post-tonsillectomy; Adenotonsillectomy; Antibiotics; Post-tonsillectomy morbidity; Bleeding; Secondary Hemorrhage. Read More

Eur J Anaesthesiol 2019 Jan 10. Epub 2019 Jan 10.

From the Department of Anaesthesiology (AT, KV, MVdV, SR), Department of Otorhinolaryngology, University Hospitals of the KU Leuven (MP), I-Biostat (SF) and Department of Cardiovascular Sciences, KU Leuven-University of Leuven, Leuven, Belgium (MVdV, SR).

Background: Adenotonsillectomy is a frequently performed procedure in paediatric day-case surgery. Postoperative pain can be significant and standard analgesia protocols are often insufficient.

Objective: Our primary objective was to investigate if infiltration of the peritonsillar space with bupivacaine would reduce the need for postoperative opioids compared with pre-emptive intravenous tramadol. Read More

Turk Patoloji Derg 2019 Jan 11. Epub 2019 Jan 11.

Department of Pediatric Hematology and Oncology, Akdeniz University Medicine Faculty, ANTALYA, TURKEY.

Tonsillar synovial sarcoma is an extremely rare entity and only 9 adult patients have been reported up to now. Here, we describe the first pediatric tonsillar synovial sarcoma of the literature in a patient who presented with a 2-month history of dysphagia and snoring. Clinical and radiological examinations showed that the tumor arose from the right palatine tonsil and narrowed the parapharyngeal space. Read More

J Gen Fam Med 2019 Jan 8;20(1):35-36. Epub 2018 Nov 8.

Department of Nephrology Teine Keijinkai Medical Center Sapporo Hokkaido Japan.

We present a case of IgA nephropathy complicated with palmoplantar pustulosis. The skin lesion improved with tonsillectomy. The purposes of this article were to aid physicians in understanding that (a) IgA nephropathy should be considered in patients with palmoplantar pustulosis and (b) patients with these diseases should be referred to otolaryngology specialists for tonsillectomy. Read More

Oral Oncol 2019 Jan 30;88:145-152. Epub 2018 Nov 30.

Institute of Head and Neck Studies and Education (InHANSE), Institute of Cancer and Genomic Sciences, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom. Electronic address:

Metastases to the cervical lymph nodes from a occult primary (CUP) of head and neck squamous carcinomas has been increasing in presentation (HNSCC). Modern diagnostic workup, including clinical evaluation, conventional imaging, FDG-PET/CT and panendoscopy/tonsillectomy enables detection of the primary site in over half of all cases, and is associated with significantly improved survival rates. Recent studies have demonstrated the utility of novel molecular pathology and transoral surgical techniques in improving diagnosis and treatment. Read More

BMC Med Res Methodol 2019 Jan 7;19(1). Epub 2019 Jan 7.

Department of Medical Quality Registries, St. Olav's University Hospital, MTFS, Torgarden, P.O. Box 3250, 7006, Trondheim, Norway.

Background: The Norwegian Tonsil Surgery Register (NTSR) was launched in January 2017. The purpose of the register is to present data on tonsil surgery to facilitate improvements in patient care. Data used for evaluating the quality of medical care needs to be of high reliability. Read More

Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol 2019 Feb 4;117:204-209. Epub 2018 Dec 4.

Otolaryngology- Head and Neck Surgery, Boston University School of Medicine, Boston, MA, 02118, USA.

Objective: Literature review comparing post-tonsillectomy hemorrhage in pediatric and adult patients with and without suturing tonsil pillars to investigate whether suturing tonsil pillars reduces the risk of post-tonsillectomy hemorrhage.

Review Methods: Online journal databases were searched using the key phrases "post tonsillectomy hemorrhage", "post tonsillectomy bleed", and "tonsil pillar suture". 10 published studies were found regarding tonsil pillar suturing, four directly related to postoperative bleeding and five focusing on postoperative pain reduction. Read More

Medicine (Baltimore) 2019 Jan;98(1):e14009

Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, West China Hospital, West China School of Medicine, Sichuan University, Chengdu.

Rationale: Lymphangiomatous polyps of the palatine tonsils are benign tumors that are rare in both adults and children. Most patients suffering from this disease present with nonspecific symptoms similar to those of chronic tonsillitis.

Patient Concern: We report a case of a 21-year-old male miner who presented with a chronic history of a foreign body sensation in the oropharynx and an intermittently sore throat. Read More

JAMA Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 2019 Jan 3. Epub 2019 Jan 3.

Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol 2018 Dec 21;118:84-89. Epub 2018 Dec 21.

Department of Otorhinolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Helsinki University Hospital, P.O. Box 263 (Kasarmikatu 11-13), FI-00029, HUS, Finland.

Objectives: We analyzed trends in tonsil surgery over a 10-year period in a single tertiary care hospital and evaluated the effects of these changes on use of hospital services and healthcare costs.

Methods: This was a retrospective cohort study based on data from databases at the Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Helsinki University Hospital, Helsinki, Finland. Children under 16 years of age with tonsillectomy (TE) or tonsillotomy (TT) performed during 2007-2016 were included in the study. Read More

Vet Surg 2018 Dec 28. Epub 2018 Dec 28.

Department of Veterinary Medicine, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, UK.

Objective: To describe sleep-disordered breathing (SDB) in the Cavalier King Charles spaniel (CKCS).

Study Design: Retrospective case series.

Animals: Five client-owned dogs referred for SDB. Read More

Clin Infect Dis 2018 Dec 22. Epub 2018 Dec 22.

Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Department of Epidemiology, Baltimore, USA.

Background: Oropharyngeal cancer incidence is rapidly rising due to human papillomavirus (HPV) 16 infection. The dearth of data on effectiveness of national girl-only vaccination program in preventing oral HPV infection and the potential herd immunity effect on unvaccinated boys has resulted in considerable controversy regarding the need to vaccinate boys, especially in countries with high vaccination coverage of girls.

Methods: Subjects aged 0-65 years undergoing tonsillectomy for non-malignant indications were recruited in 6 UK hospitals. Read More

Pain 2018 Dec 21. Epub 2018 Dec 21.

Department of Psychology, University of Calgary and Alberta Children's Hospital Research Institute.

Pediatric pain is common, and memory for it may be distressing and have long-lasting effects. Children who develop more negatively-biased memories for pain (i.e. Read More

Laryngoscope 2018 Dec 26. Epub 2018 Dec 26.

Department of Otolaryngology, Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh of the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.A.

Objectives/hypothesis: To determine if the amount of opioid prescribed and postoperative outcomes after adenotonsillectomy changed following implementation of mandated opioid consent forms.

Study Design: Retrospective cohort study.

Methods: Patients undergoing adenotonsillectomy 6 months before and after implementation of mandated opioid consent forms at a tertiary-care pediatric hospital were studied. Read More

Laryngoscope 2018 Dec 24. Epub 2018 Dec 24.

Department of Otolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery, Ann Arbor, Michigan, U.S.A.

Objective: Peritonsillar abscess (PTA) is a common infectious complication of pharyngeal infection managed by otolaryngologists and emergency room physicians. Streptococcus and Fusobacterium (e.g. Read More

Laryngoscope 2018 Dec 24. Epub 2018 Dec 24.

Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Södra Älvsborgs Hospital, Borås, Sweden.

Objectives/hypothesis: To compare and evaluate morbidity following pediatric tonsillectomy (TE) and tonsillotomy (TT) performed due to tonsil-related upper airway obstruction.

Study Design: Retrospective population-based cohort study based on data from the Swedish National Patient Register (NPR).

Methods: All patients aged 1 to 12 years who were registered in the NPR between January 1, 2007 and December 31, 2015, and who underwent an isolated tonsil surgery (± adenoidectomy) for the sole indication of upper airway obstruction were included. Read More

Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol 2019 Feb 1;117:171-174. Epub 2018 Dec 1.

Azrieli Faculty of Medicine, Bar Ilan University, Safed, Israel; Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Galilee Medical Center, Nahariya, Israel. Electronic address:

Objective: To evaluate the incidence of tonsil and adenoid malignancy in pediatric patients in Israel compared to the known literature and to revisit the common practice of routine histopathologic examination of tonsils and adenoids.

Methods: Analysis of the Israel National Cancer Registry data on pediatric tonsil and adenoid malignancies between the years 2005 and 2015, and a systematic literature review of all relevant articles that reported on malignancies amongst pediatric patients who underwent tonsillectomy with or without adenoidectomy.

Results: Only seven cases of tonsillar malignancies were documented out of 152,352 (0. Read More

Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol 2019 Feb 27;117:12-16. Epub 2018 Oct 27.

Division of Pediatric Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, BC Children's Hospital, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada.

Objective: One of the most common challenges in surgical education for trainees is gaining practical experience through observing procedures in the operating room. Due to the nature of some procedures, a narrow surgical view severely limits the learning experience. Video glasses are new devices that offer the potential to project the primary surgeon's exact view to learners in real-time, allowing for an enhanced operative learning experience. Read More

Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol 2018 Nov 13;118:42-46. Epub 2018 Nov 13.

Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery and Communicative Disorders, University of Louisville School of Medicine, Louisville, KY, USA. Electronic address:

Objective: To determine whether anesthesiologists need to rely on polysomnography (PSG) when predicting need for airway intervention during induction in patients with sleep-disordered breathing (SDB).

Methods: Prospective case-control observational study at a tertiary care pediatric hospital. Children between the ages of 2-17 undergoing tonsillectomy were divided into three groups: those presenting with OSA observed by history and/or physical examination alone (SDB; n = 33), those with OSA determined by preoperative PSG (OSA; n = 32), and a control group (n = 35) undergoing tonsillectomy for recurrent tonsillitis. Read More

Clin Otolaryngol 2018 Dec 21. Epub 2018 Dec 21.

The Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, The Royal Adelaide Hospital, Adelaide, South, Australia.

1.The BiZact tonsillectomy device, produced by Medtronic (Minneapolis, MN, USA), was approved for market use in Australia by the Therapeutics Good Administration (TGA) in 2016 and is a new device for tonsillectomy 2.Results from this pilot study of 186 patients demonstrate a post-operative hemorrhage rate of 4. Read More

Head Neck 2018 Dec 21. Epub 2018 Dec 21.

Humanitas Clinical and Research Center, Rozzano (MI).

Background: This systematic review and meta-analysis aims to evaluate the effectiveness of palatine tonsillectomy in patients with cervical metastasis from squamous cell carcinoma of unknown primary (SCCUP) origin.

Methods: A systematic review including studies that encompassed palatine tonsillectomy in the SSCUP diagnostic evaluation was conducted. A single arm meta-analysis was then made to obtain the overall identification rate of tonsillectomy. Read More

Laryngoscope 2018 Dec 21. Epub 2018 Dec 21.

Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Seattle, Washington.

Objectives/hypothesis: The optimal surgical treatment to improve sleep apnea in children with small tonsils is not known. Drug-induced sleep endoscopy (DISE) may be useful in selecting effective surgical procedures for this patient population. This study compared polysomnography (PSG) measures before and after DISE-directed surgery in children with small tonsils. Read More

Minerva Pediatr 2019 Feb;71(1):82-99

Department of Pharmacological and Biomolecular Sciences, University of Milan, Milan, Italy.

Unlike fever, which is often over-treated especially in children, pain is underestimated and under-treated in pediatric age. The pharmacological agents approved for treating pain in these patients are few, also considering the recent limitation for codeine in children younger than 12 years. Paracetamol and the nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) ibuprofen are the most used at this purpose. Read More

Kidney Blood Press Res 2018 14;43(6):1890-1897. Epub 2018 Dec 14.

Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, the Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, China.

Background/aims: The present network meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) was to explore the efficacy and safety of different pharmacologic interventions in IgA nephropathy with proteinuria more than 0.75 g/d.

Methods: We systematically searched the Cochrane Library, Embase, and PubMed database for studies compared the rate of clinical remission and/or serious adverse events in IgA nephropathy patients with proteinuria (> 0. Read More

Laryngoscope 2018 Nov 22. Epub 2018 Nov 22.

Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.A.

Objectives/hypothesis: To examine the cumulative effect of diagnostic steps for primary tumor identification in patients with head and neck squamous cell carcinoma of unknown primary (HNSCCUP), including lingual tonsillectomy, and the impact of primary tumor identification on subsequent treatment.

Study Design: Retrospective analysis.

Methods: We reviewed the records of 110 patients diagnosed with HNSCCUP between 2003 and 2015. Read More

Laryngoscope 2018 Dec 18. Epub 2018 Dec 18.

Department of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, Tufts Medical Center, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.A.

Objective: This study aims to measure the costs of treating obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in children with an adenotonsillectomy using time-driven activity-based costing (TDABC) and explore how this differs from cost estimates using traditional forms of hospital accounting.

Study Design: Prospective observational study.

Methods: A total of 53 pediatric patients with symptoms of OSA or sleep-related breathing disorder were followed from their initial appointment through surgery to their postoperative visit at an academic medical center. Read More

Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol 2019 Jan 19;116:62-64. Epub 2018 Oct 19.

Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, American University of Beirut Medical Center, Beirut, Lebanon. Electronic address:

Introduction: Tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy (T& A) are the most common pediatric surgical procedures performed world-wide. Bleeding remains the most common complication of these procedures with 1-5.7% prevalence. Read More

Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol 2019 Jan 3;116:177-180. Epub 2018 Nov 3.

University of Auckland, Department of Surgery, PO Box 99743, Newmarket, Auckland, 1149, New Zealand.

Introduction: Children who undergo adenotonsillectomy have a range of symptoms. Some present with infective symptoms, others with obstructive symptoms, and many with a combination of both. The most common surgical indication has changed over the past several decades from infective symptoms to obstructive symptoms. Read More

Lin Chung Er Bi Yan Hou Tou Jing Wai Ke Za Zhi 2018 Dec;32(23):1813-1816

Department of Otolaryngology,Children' s Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, 210008, China.

To analyze the risk factors of secondary post-tonsillectomy hemorrhage (PTH) in children, and to provide a theoretical basis for reducing complications after tonsillectomy. A retrospective analysis of 354 children underwent tonsillectomy was performed, among which 42 secondary hemorrhage cases were divided into bleeding group, and other 312 cases were divided into non-bleeding group. To analyze the risk factors of secondary PTH and to discusses the pathogenesis of the hemorrhage, statistical analysis was conducted among eight clinical data including gender, age, reason of surgery, degree of tonsil embedding, surgery approach, surgeon' s skill level, intra-operative hemorrhagic volume, and postoperative absence of upper respiratory tract infection. Read More

Lin Chung Er Bi Yan Hou Tou Jing Wai Ke Za Zhi 2018 Sep;32(18):1387-1390

Department of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Peking University, People's Hospital, Beijing,100023,China.

To assess the role of LPR in the development of complications, such as hemorrhage, following tonsillectomy in adult patients. We want to provide a guidence for future clinical practice.Totally 70 adult patients who had indication of tonsillectomy were recruited and divided into two groups, the laryngopharyngeal reflux (LPR) group and the control group, which were identified by the results of Reflux Symptom Index (RSI) and Reflux Finding Score (RFS). Read More

Indian J Pediatr 2018 Dec 13. Epub 2018 Dec 13.

Department of ENT, Affiliated Renhe Hospital of China, Three Gorges University, Second Clinical Medical College of China, No. 410 Yiling Road, Yi Chang, Hubei, China.

Objective: Day surgery for tonsillectomy has become more and more popular in China. However, many parents face difficulties to cope up with the pain and side effects after surgery. The present study was aimed to examine the efficacy of telephone follow-up on children's post-discharge recovery after tonsillectomy. Read More

Klin Onkol 2018 ;31(4):277-281

Introduction: Carcinoma of unknown primary (CUP) in head and neck region is diagnosed in 5% of patients with malignant tumour of head and neck. In the management of patients with CUP, complex investigation to diagnose the occult tumour is always necessary. Detection of origin allows targeted specific treatment that significantly improves the prognosis of the disease. Read More

Laryngoscope 2018 Dec 8. Epub 2018 Dec 8.

Department of Otolaryngology and Communication Enhancement, Boston Children's Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.A.

Objectives/hypothesis: Although much is known about the incidence and risk factors for hemorrhage after tonsil surgery, the incidence and factors related to multiple episodes of hemorrhage are not well examined. Our objective was to identify risk factors that may contribute to multiple hemorrhages following tonsil surgery in children.

Study Design: Retrospective chart review. Read More

Ann Otol Rhinol Laryngol 2018 Dec 10:3489418816999. Epub 2018 Dec 10.

1 Department of Otolaryngology/Head & Neck Surgery, Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals, Philadelphia, PA, USA.

Objectives:: (1) To define patient demographics and common symptoms in patients who undergo styloidectomy for stylohyoid pain syndrome (Eagle's syndrome). (2) To evaluate the effectiveness of styloidectomy in reducing symptoms of Eagle's syndrome.

Methods:: Retrospective chart review and prospective case series. Read More

Cardiovasc Intervent Radiol 2018 Dec 5. Epub 2018 Dec 5.

Department of Otolaryngology, Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt.

Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate the efficacy and safety of endovascular embolization of post-tonsillectomy pseudoaneurysm with the usage of monomeric n-butyl-2-cyanoacrylate (NBCA) glue as a first intention.

Methods: We retrospectively analyzed the technical details and clinical outcome of ten consecutive children presented with delayed post-tonsillectomy bleeding, caused by lingual or facial artery pseudoaneurysm, which was treated by endovascular embolization.

Results: Seven patients had lingual artery pseudoaneurysm, and three patients had injury of a common linguo-facial trunk. Read More

Eur Ann Otorhinolaryngol Head Neck Dis 2018 Nov 29. Epub 2018 Nov 29.

Dept Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, Foch Hospital, 40, rue Worth, 92150 Suresnes, France. Electronic address:

Objectives/hypothesis: The retrolingual space is one of the potential sites of obstruction identified in patients with obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS). Hypertrophied lingual tonsils (LT) can obstruct the airway at this level. The goal of this study was to measure the tolerance and efficacy of lingual tonsillectomy in patients with OSAS. Read More

Ann Otol Rhinol Laryngol 2018 Dec 2:3489418815188. Epub 2018 Dec 2.

3 Department of Head and Neck Surgery, University of California, Los Angeles, California, USA.

Objectives:: To provide an up-to-date review of honey's effectiveness and potential applications in otorhinolaryngology.

Methods:: A literature search of the online databases PubMed, EMBASE, and Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials was conducted.

Results:: Sixty-three studies were identified within head and neck surgery (n = 23, 36%); pediatric otolaryngology (n = 18, 29%); rhinology, sinus, and skull base surgery (n = 11, 17%); otology (n = 6, 10%), facial plastic and reconstructive surgery (n = 3, 5%); and laryngology (n = 2, 3%). Read More

Eurasian J Med 2018 Oct;50(3):152-155

Division of Allergy and Immunology, Department of Chest Diseases, Ankara University School of Medicine, Ankara, Turkey.

Objective: To determine the relationship between adenoidectomy and/or tonsillectomy in childhood and allergic diseases in adulthood.

Materials And Methods: A survey investigating the history of adenoidectomy and/or tonsillectomy was administered to patients that were followed-up by our department between January and June 2014 with the diagnosis of asthma, allergic rhinitis, urticaria-angioedema, drug allergy, food allergy, and venom allergy; patients willing to participate were included in the study. The relationship and risk ratios were analyzed. Read More

Clin Rheumatol 2018 Nov 28. Epub 2018 Nov 28.

Research Center of Systemic Autoinflammatory Diseases and Behçet's Disease and Rheumatology-Ophthalmology Collaborative Uveitis Center, Department of Medical Sciences, Surgery and Neurosciences, University of Siena, Siena, Italy.

Periodic fever, aphthous stomatitis, pharyngitis, and cervical adenitis (PFAPA) syndrome is the most frequent non-hereditary autoinflammatory disorder in childhood: Its onset is usually observed before 5 years, though reports regarding adulthood are increasing. The pathogenesis of the syndrome is not completely understood, but a multifactorial origin, probably based on a polygenic pattern of susceptibility, is the most probable rational pathogenetic hypothesis. Treatment of PFAPA syndrome relies on the administration of low-dose corticosteroids, which promptly abort flares but cannot prevent subsequent disease episodes over time. Read More

Biomed Res Int 2018 24;2018:6434872. Epub 2018 Oct 24.

Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Peking University First Hospital, No. 8 Xi Shiku Street, Xi Cheng District, Beijing 100034, China.

Purpose: To evaluate the value of Brodsky tonsil scale in predicting the objective tonsil volume and to identify the potential factors that might interfere with the accuracy of prediction.

Methods: A total of 87 adult patients who underwent single tonsillectomy or uvulopalatopharyngoplasty (UPPP) procedure including tonsillectomy in our hospital between Jan 2015 and Dec 2016 were included. The data of Brodsky tonsil scale evaluated preoperatively and objective tonsil volume evaluated postoperatively were collected for analysis. Read More

Cureus 2018 Sep 22;10(9):e3343. Epub 2018 Sep 22.

Otolaryngology, Sri Lakshmi Narayana Institute of Medical Science, Puducherry, IND.

Introduction Tonsillitis is a very common disease in children. Understanding the microbiology and pathology of chronic tonsillitis is an important step in its management. The aim of the study was to describe the microbiological profile of core tonsillar tissue in chronic tonsillitis in children. Read More

Am J Otolaryngol 2018 Sep 30. Epub 2018 Sep 30.

Department of Otorhinolaryngology, the affiliated Yiwu Hospital, Yiwu City, 322000, Zhejiang Province, China. Electronic address:

Medicine (Baltimore) 2018 Nov;97(47):e13205

We investigated the effects of tonsillectomy by low-temperature plasma on the growth development and psychological behavior in children with obstructive sleep apnea hypopnea syndrome (OSAHS).This study included 72 moderate and severe OSAHS children with tonsils or adenoids hypertrophy, which were randomly assigned into either the study group (n = 36) or the control group (n = 36). Patients in study group underwent tonsillectomy by low-temperature plasma, while in the control group underwent tonsil-pecking, then the efficacy were compared. Read More

Epidemiology 2018 Nov 19. Epub 2018 Nov 19.

Department of Epidemiology Research, Statens Serum Institut, Artillerivej 5, 2300 Copenhagen, Denmark, Peter Bager research scientist, Sanne Gørtz statistician, Bjarke Feenstra senior research scientist, Morten Frisch senior research scientist, Mads Melbye CEO and professor.

Background: The possible etiologic link between tonsillectomy and inflammatory bowel diseases remains unclear. To investigate the hereditary component, we assessed the risk of inflammatory bowel disease after own tonsillectomy as well as after tonsillectomy among family members.

Methods: A nationwide Danish cohort of 7,045,288 individuals was established and linked to comprehensive national registers with data on kinship, tonsillectomy surgery, and diagnosis of inflammatory bowel disease from all health sectors. Read More

Eur Arch Otorhinolaryngol 2018 Nov 20. Epub 2018 Nov 20.

Department of Otorhinolaryngology, University of Health Sciences Adana City Hospital, Adana, Turkey.

Introduction: To compare the short-term outcomes of pediatric patients who underwent tonsillectomy alone vs. tonsillectomy plus platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy in terms of postoperative pain, appetite status, analgesia requirement, and bleeding complications.

Materials And Methods: This study included a total of 80 pediatric tonsillectomy patients (53. Read More

J Laryngol Otol 2018 Nov 20:1-5. Epub 2018 Nov 20.

Department of ENT, Head and Neck Surgery,Royal Sussex County Hospital,Brighton, and Head and Neck Unit,Queen Victoria Hospital,East Grinstead,UK.

Background: Cervical metastasis from an unknown primary site invariably results in pan-mucosal irradiation if a primary tumour is not identified. Transoral robotic and laser-assisted mucosectomy are valid techniques to increase diagnostic rates, but these remain restricted to certain centres. This paper describes, in detail, a technique in which mucosectomy is performed via endoscopic electrocautery. Read More