Is YouTube a Reliable Source for Laryngomalacia Information?

Objective The goal of our study was to assess information pertaining to laryngomalacia on YouTube.  Methods On February 6, 2022, YouTube (www.youtube.

Exploring trends in pediatric craniofacial furniture accidents: Implications for prevention, safety counseling, and future advocacy initiatives.

Background: Furniture and television-associated injuries are prevalent in homes and schools, especially among young children. Collisions, tip-overs, and falls off these structures are common mechanisms of injury that often involve the head and face, resulting in emergency room visits. This study aims to estimate the number of craniofacial injuries resulting from furniture accidents in the pediatric population and offer guidance to parents and/or guardians on child safety and prevention strategies to mitigate these risks.

Characterization of Litigation After Tympanoplasty and Mastoidectomy in the United States.

Introduction Tympanoplasty and mastoidectomy are common procedures performed by otolaryngologists that can result in complications for which patients may seek compensation. Medical malpractice case analyses may offer insight into how clinicians can avoid risk and improve patient satisfaction. We aimed to comprehensively characterize litigation after mastoidectomies and tympanoplasties in the United States.

Genital burn injuries: Insights from 10 years of consumer product-related incidents.

Genital burns are a rare but debilitating source of injury to patients' physical and psychological well-being. Earlier studies have found that genital burns disproportionately affect the pediatric male population. Our study aim is to provide an updated epidemiological overview of genital burn injuries and discuss steps to mitigate genital complications.

Presentation and Management of Self-Inflicted Gunshot Wounds to the Face.

Self-inflicted gunshot wounds (SI-GSW) to the head and face are associated with significant morbidity and mortality. Patients who do survive their injuries often face life-altering disfigurement and disability. To effectively care for these patients, providers must not only detect and address the immediate life-threatening injuries, but also plan for long-term definitive reconstruction.

The influence of musical experience on laparoscopic surgical skill performance: an original investigation and literature review.

Background: As the needs and curricula of surgical residencies evolve, recent studies have focused on identifying factors that may be related to faster and more efficient surgical skill acquisition, such as experience with playing video games, sports, and other dexterous activities. The aim of this study was to elucidate the relationship between instrumental musical experience and laparoscopic surgical skill performance as well as to provide an overview of the available literature on this topic.

Methods: A query from database inception to January 2023 of the PubMed database for literature discussing the association of musical experience and surgical skills was conducted.

Decreasing the Size of Bottle Caps: Helping or Hurting Children?

Objective: Our study aims to assess if decreasing bottle cap size was associated with more ingestions and injuries nationally. STUDY DESIGN: Retrospective chart review.

Setting: The National Electronic Injury Surveillance System (NEISS) database.

Gender distribution of Top Doctors in otolaryngology-head and neck surgery.

Introduction: Our study seeks to understand the profiles of otolaryngologists selected by Castle Connolly's Top Doctor list and how this compares to the entire field of otolaryngology.

Methods: Top Doctor lists published in Castle Connolly affiliated magazines were analyzed for Otolaryngology, Otolaryngology/Facial Plastic Surgery, or Pediatric Otolaryngology physicians. Only lists published in 2021 or representing the 2021 Top Doctor lists were analyzed.

Americans with disabilities act cases initiated by individuals with cochlear implants in the United States.

Objective: The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal law that forbids discrimination against individuals with certain disabilities, including hearing impairment. This study aimed to determine the nature of ADA discrimination complaints in individuals with cochlear implants.

Methods: A search for court decisions containing the terms "cochlear implant" and ("Americans with Disabilities Act" or "ADA") from 1985 to 2021 was performed with the Westlaw Campus Research legal database.

How Pediatric Sleep Disordered Breathing Impacts Parental Fatigue.

Objective: Previous research has indicated that sleep disordered breathing (SDB) can lead to a decreased quality of life in children and their families as compared to children who do not have SDB. The purpose of this study was to examine fatigue levels in parents who had young children who were impacted by sleep symptoms as determined by the OSA-18 scale.

Study Design: Survey.

Parents' Opinions About Pediatric Otolaryngology on Social Media.

Objective: Social media is a novel tool that many parents turn to when looking for a new healthcare provider. The purpose of this study is to assess how parents of children attending a pediatric otolaryngology practice engage with social media.

Study Design: Survey.

Does Medical School Rank Impact Matching into Otolaryngology?

Objective(s): To describe how medical school rank may be associated with matriculation into otolaryngology residency programs.

Methods: A list of medical students who matched into otolaryngology residencies in 2020, 2021, and 2022 was obtained from Otomatch (Otomatch.com).

What Prospective Applicants Look for on Otolaryngology Residency Websites.

Objective: To determine what prospective residency applicants look for on otolaryngology residency program websites.

Study Design: Survey.

Setting: The survey was distributed in a virtual format through Google Forms.

Parental Knowledge of Obstructive Sleep Apnea Symptoms and Tonsillectomy in Children.

Objective: Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is present in approximately 2% to 5% of children; however, only 15% of parents are reported to be knowledgeable about OSA in children. Sleep apnea in children can lead to cardiopulmonary disease, abnormal weight gain, failure to thrive, or learning difficulties. The purpose of our study is to assess parental knowledge of pediatric OSA to identify any knowledge gaps.

Pediatric Bronchoscopy for Airway Foreign Bodies in the ACS NSQIP-P: Morbidity and Mortality 2014-2019.

Objective: Examine morbidity and mortality associated with bronchoscopy for pediatric airway foreign body (AFB). Identify factors associated with adverse events.

Methods: A retrospective analysis from 2014 to 2019 using the multicenter public data set from the American College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program- Pediatric.