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  1. Article: Two Stacked Coins Mimicking an Esophageal Button Battery: A Case Presentation and Review of the Literature.

    Rossi, Nicholas / Reddy, Devin / Coggins, John / Whatley, Duncan C / Pine, Harold S / Daram, Shiva

    Cureus

    2023  Volume 15, Issue 5, Page(s) e38795

    Abstract: As button battery (BB) ingestion has become a popular topic with growing public awareness in recent years, pediatric otolaryngologists maintain a high index of suspicion for this diagnosis. Several recent reports have revealed the possibility for benign ... ...

    Abstract As button battery (BB) ingestion has become a popular topic with growing public awareness in recent years, pediatric otolaryngologists maintain a high index of suspicion for this diagnosis. Several recent reports have revealed the possibility for benign objects to masquerade as BBs, such as two coins stacked together or a coin with different metals in concentric rings. A 4-year-old female presented to the ED after unwitnessed ingestion of a foreign body. The child was reportedly seen playing with her sister's coin collection prior to the acute onset of drooling and dysphagia. She was vitally stable and without any shortness of breath, stridor, or wheezing. Plain film X-ray revealed a round, metallic object with a double density on the frontal view and beveled step-off on the lateral view at the level of the thoracic inlet. Due to high radiographic concern for BB ingestion, the patient was taken emergently to the operating room for a rigid esophagoscopy. A metallic object was seen at the thoracic inlet and removed with Magill forceps. The object was found to be two coins stuck together, with a smaller coin in the center of a larger coin mimicking the shape of a BB. The patient was discharged the next day without complication. This case highlights stacked coins as a radiologic masquerade for BBs as well as the emphasis on prompt esophagoscopy for both identification and removal. Radiographic densities alone cannot be relied upon to distinguish BBs from more innocuous objects, and esophagoscopy remains the mainstay of management for pediatric esophageal foreign bodies.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-05-09
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Case Reports
    ZDB-ID 2747273-5
    ISSN 2168-8184
    ISSN 2168-8184
    DOI 10.7759/cureus.38795
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  2. Article ; Online: Inferior turbinate hypertrophy presenting as bilateral nasal masses in a paediatric patient.

    Rossi, Nicholas Armando / Swonke, Megan L / Daram, Shiva

    BMJ case reports

    2021  Volume 14, Issue 6

    MeSH term(s) Child ; Humans ; Hypertrophy ; Nasal Obstruction/diagnostic imaging ; Nasal Obstruction/etiology ; Nasal Septum ; Turbinates/diagnostic imaging
    Language English
    Publishing date 2021-06-24
    Publishing country England
    Document type Case Reports ; Journal Article
    ISSN 1757-790X
    ISSN (online) 1757-790X
    DOI 10.1136/bcr-2021-243995
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  3. Article ; Online: A Child With a Lateral Neck Mass.

    Daram, Shiva / Mitchell, Ron B

    Ear, nose, & throat journal

    2019  Volume 99, Issue 2, Page(s) 105–106

    MeSH term(s) Branchioma/diagnosis ; Child ; Diagnostic Errors ; Female ; Head and Neck Neoplasms/diagnosis ; Humans ; Lymph Nodes/abnormalities ; Lymph Nodes/blood supply ; Medical Illustration ; Neck/blood supply ; Neck/pathology ; Vascular Malformations/diagnosis
    Language English
    Publishing date 2019-02-26
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Case Reports ; Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 750153-5
    ISSN 1942-7522 ; 0145-5613
    ISSN (online) 1942-7522
    ISSN 0145-5613
    DOI 10.1177/0145561318823963
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  4. Article: Surgical Management of Choanal Atresia: Two Classic Cases and Review of the Literature.

    Rossi, Nicholas A / Benavidez, Mia / Pine, Harold S / Daram, Shiva / Szeremeta, Wasyl

    Cureus

    2022  Volume 14, Issue 4, Page(s) e24259

    Abstract: Choanal atresia is a rare congenital airway malformation that presents a unique surgical challenge for pediatric otolaryngologists. Here we report two classic cases of choanal atresia and examine the surgical approaches to this entity. The first case was ...

    Abstract Choanal atresia is a rare congenital airway malformation that presents a unique surgical challenge for pediatric otolaryngologists. Here we report two classic cases of choanal atresia and examine the surgical approaches to this entity. The first case was a four-day-old female with a history of CHARGE syndrome and bilateral mixed membranous and bony choanal atresia confirmed by a CT scan. After undergoing transnasal endoscopic repair, choanal stents were placed for four weeks, and the patient was seen three months postoperatively and found to be doing well with no respiratory concerns. The second case involved a healthy three-year-old female presenting with unilateral combined membranous and bony atresia. Following successful endoscopic repair, she was seen at a three-month follow-up with no signs of restenosis. Additionally, a literature review was performed to evaluate updates since the 2012 Cochrane Review on surgical treatment of congenital choanal atresia.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-04-18
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Case Reports
    ZDB-ID 2747273-5
    ISSN 2168-8184
    ISSN 2168-8184
    DOI 10.7759/cureus.24259
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  5. Article ; Online: Risk of COVID-19 in pediatric population and the effects of COVID-19 vaccination: A retrospective cohort study.

    Corona, Kassandra / Saripada, Janisah Amirah I / Wermine, Kendall / Seavey, Sydney / Figueira, Bibiana Toro / LaHaye, Joshua J / Yoshiyasu, Yuki / Daram, Shiva / McKinnon, Brian

    Auris, nasus, larynx

    2024  Volume 51, Issue 3, Page(s) 481–487

    Abstract: Objective: Prior studies have demonstrated the adverse effects of upper respiratory infections on the pediatric population, such as increased risk for acute otitis media (AOM). Other studies have noted decreased otitis media complaints during the COVID- ... ...

    Abstract Objective: Prior studies have demonstrated the adverse effects of upper respiratory infections on the pediatric population, such as increased risk for acute otitis media (AOM). Other studies have noted decreased otitis media complaints during the COVID-19 pandemic. This project aims to identify whether individuals who tested positive for COVID-19 at the Emergency Department (ED) visit had an increased risk of developing severe complications. Additionally, we will study whether vaccination helped decrease following COVID-19 complications.
    Methods: Utilizing the TriNetX database, we obtained de-identified electronic medical records for children under five and 6-10 years old from 2020-2023 in the United States. The study population was propensity-matched for gender, index age, and comorbidities. Complications within eight weeks of the ED visit were compared between COVID-19 vaccinated and unvaccinated children. Risk ratio was used to measure associations between our groups. A p-value less than or equal to 0.05 was considered significant.
    Results: After propensity matching, a total of 211,138 children were identified. Within eight weeks after the ED visit, unvaccinated children <5 years old who tested negative for COVID-19 had a 30 % relative risk reduction for AOM, 52 % for sinusitis, 76 % for multisystem inflammatory system (MIS), 17 % for acute respiratory failure, and 37 % for septic shock when compared to those with a positive COVID-19 result (p ≤ 0.05). Unvaccinated 6-10 years old children who tested negative for COVID-19 had an 18 % risk reduction for AOM, 44 % reduction for sinusitis, 63 % reduction for MIS, and 42 % for acute respiratory failure (p ≤ 0.05) compared to those that tested positive for COVID-19. Vaccinated children with positive COVID-19 results have no significant risk of AOM or acute respiratory failure. Additionally, children 6-10 years old with positive COVID-19 results did not have a substantial risk of sinusitis.
    Conclusion: COVID-19's effects require continued investigation in children. This study showed that there are some increased risks of severe complications following this viral infection.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-03-22
    Publishing country Netherlands
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 604552-2
    ISSN 1879-1476 ; 0385-8146
    ISSN (online) 1879-1476
    ISSN 0385-8146
    DOI 10.1016/j.anl.2024.01.002
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  6. Article ; Online: Infant with an unusual neck mass.

    Daram, Shiva / Mitchell, Ron B

    Ear, nose, & throat journal

    2016  Volume 95, Issue 4-5, Page(s) 150–152

    MeSH term(s) Accidents, Traffic ; Computed Tomography Angiography ; Dilatation, Pathologic/diagnostic imaging ; Dilatation, Pathologic/etiology ; Female ; Humans ; Infant ; Jugular Veins/diagnostic imaging ; Neck Injuries/complications
    Language English
    Publishing date 2016-04
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Case Reports ; Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 750153-5
    ISSN 1942-7522 ; 0145-5613
    ISSN (online) 1942-7522
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  7. Article ; Online: Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Underweight Children.

    Johnson, Courtney / Leavitt, Taylor / Daram, Shiva P / Johnson, Romaine F / Mitchell, Ron B

    Otolaryngology--head and neck surgery : official journal of American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery

    2021  Volume 167, Issue 3, Page(s) 566–572

    Abstract: 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 ... ...

    Abstract 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
    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;
    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.
    MeSH term(s) Case-Control Studies ; Child ; Female ; Humans ; Hypertrophy ; Male ; Retrospective Studies ; Rhinitis, Allergic ; Sleep Apnea, Obstructive/complications ; Sleep Apnea, Obstructive/diagnosis ; Sleep Apnea, Obstructive/epidemiology ; Thinness/complications ; Thinness/epidemiology
    Language English
    Publishing date 2021-11-16
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 392085-9
    ISSN 1097-6817 ; 0161-6439 ; 0194-5998
    ISSN (online) 1097-6817
    ISSN 0161-6439 ; 0194-5998
    DOI 10.1177/01945998211058722
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  8. Article: Labial Frenotomy for Symptomatic Isolated Upper Lip Tie.

    Freeman, Cecilia G / Ohlstein, Jason F / Rossi, Nicholas A / McIntire, John B / Neve, Luis D / Daram, Shiva / Pine, Harold S

    Cureus

    2022  Volume 14, Issue 12, Page(s) e32755

    Abstract: Background: The benefits and challenges of successful breastfeeding for both mother and child have been well-established in the literature. While ankyloglossia, or tongue tie, alone or in combination with upper lip tie has been the focus of several ... ...

    Abstract Background: The benefits and challenges of successful breastfeeding for both mother and child have been well-established in the literature. While ankyloglossia, or tongue tie, alone or in combination with upper lip tie has been the focus of several previous studies, very few have directly addressed isolated symptomatic upper lip tie and the role of surgical correction for breastfeeding difficulties.
    Materials and methods: Seven infants with isolated upper lip tie and breastfeeding difficulty were taken to the operating room for labial frenotomy. These infants were assessed at their follow-up visits for their degree of weight gain since their procedure. Their mothers were surveyed regarding their experiences with breastfeeding since the frenotomy was performed.
    Results: In this article, we present seven infants with isolated upper lip tie and breastfeeding difficulty who were treated with labial frenotomy. Subsequently, these infants demonstrated improved weight gain, and all mothers reported increased ease of breastfeeding.
    Conclusion: These findings implicate lip tie as an underrecognized cause of breastfeeding difficulty and suggest that labial frenotomy is an effective treatment in these patients. Larger-scale randomized controlled studies are necessary to further evaluate this topic.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-12-20
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2747273-5
    ISSN 2168-8184
    ISSN 2168-8184
    DOI 10.7759/cureus.32755
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  9. Article ; Online: Misophonia: An Underrecognized Disease in Pediatric Patients.

    Swonke, Megan L / Neve, Luis / Rossi, Nicholas A / McKinnon, Brian / Daram, Shiva / Pine, Harold S

    Ear, nose, & throat journal

    2022  , Page(s) 1455613221095606

    Abstract: Misophonia is a chronic condition in which patients experience a strong negative, emotional, or psychologic reaction to specific sounds. These sounds cause the individual to have a sudden, uncontrolled, and disproportionate negative reaction affecting ... ...

    Abstract Misophonia is a chronic condition in which patients experience a strong negative, emotional, or psychologic reaction to specific sounds. These sounds cause the individual to have a sudden, uncontrolled, and disproportionate negative reaction affecting their daily activities. The literature describes several cases of misophonia in the adult population; however, only 2 pediatric case studies are reported. Herein, we present 2 additional cases. An exaggerated response to an auditory stimulus is observed in other disorders such as tinnitus, hyperacusis, migraines, and many psychiatric disorders. Sound aversion has a broad differential diagnosis and may require visits to numerous specialists, placing strain on the patient and the healthcare system. Furthermore, misophonia is underdiagnosed in the pediatric population as it requires self-reporting of symptoms. The pathophysiology, prevalence, and treatment of misophonia continue to be relatively unknown. We attempt to highlight this rarely reported pediatric diagnosis and elaborate on its clinical presentation to increase awareness among otolaryngologists.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-04-12
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 750153-5
    ISSN 1942-7522 ; 0145-5613
    ISSN (online) 1942-7522
    ISSN 0145-5613
    DOI 10.1177/01455613221095606
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  10. Article ; Online: Surgeon Preference on Sending Routine Tonsillectomy Specimens for Pathological Evaluation.

    Rossi, Nicholas A / Freeman, Cecilia G / Ohlstein, Jason F / Daram, Shiva / Darling, Robert A / McKinnon, Brian J / Pine, Harold S

    Ear, nose, & throat journal

    2022  , Page(s) 1455613221112761

    Abstract: Introduction: Despite the presence of a growing body of literature suggesting cost-ineffectiveness of routine pathologic analysis of tonsillectomy specimens, little is known about common institutional policies and practice patterns of pediatric ... ...

    Abstract Introduction: Despite the presence of a growing body of literature suggesting cost-ineffectiveness of routine pathologic analysis of tonsillectomy specimens, little is known about common institutional policies and practice patterns of pediatric otolaryngologists. The objectives of this study were to determine the prevalence of routine pathological evaluation of tonsillectomy specimens for uncomplicated pediatric adenotonsillectomy procedures and to evaluate opinions regarding this controversy among board-certified pediatric otolaryngologists.
    Methods: This was a cross-sectional survey study sent to board-certified pediatric otolaryngologists currently practicing and registered with the American Society of Pediatric Otolaryngology (ASPO) assessing their institutions' or practices' current policies on sending routine tonsillectomy specimens for pathology, their experience with this practice, and their opinions on whether routine pathologic analysis should be employed. Basic statistical analysis was then conducted.
    Results: Respondents mostly practiced in an academic setting (68.4%), with the next most common being academically affiliated private practice (21.8%), and private practice was the least common (9.8%). Most respondents (85.1%) did not agree with routine pathologic analysis of otherwise uncomplicated pediatric tonsillectomy specimens.
    Conclusion: Most pediatric otolaryngologists who responded to this survey do not support routine pathological analysis of otherwise uncomplicated pediatric tonsillectomy specimens. However, the results are likely biased and should be interpreted carefully, since only a small percentage of pediatric otolaryngologists responded to the survey. Potential cost savings could be seen by patients, payers, and hospital systems with judicious use of surgical pathology, specifically in cases with concurrent signs or symptoms suspicious for malignancy.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-08-08
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 750153-5
    ISSN 1942-7522 ; 0145-5613
    ISSN (online) 1942-7522
    ISSN 0145-5613
    DOI 10.1177/01455613221112761
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