A5027817280- Tracheal and airway disorders
- Airway Management and Intubation Techniques
- Vascular Malformations and Hemangiomas
- Tumors and Oncological Cases
- Teratomas and Epidermoid Cysts
- Head and Neck Anomalies
- Head and Neck Surgical Oncology
- Otolaryngology and Infectious Diseases
- Esophageal and GI Pathology
- Streptococcal Infections and Treatments
- Shoulder and Clavicle Injuries
- Foreign Body Medical Cases
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea Research
- Nerve Injury and Rehabilitation
- Congenital Ear and Nasal Anomalies
- Sinusitis and nasal conditions
- Trauma Management and Diagnosis
- Shoulder Injury and Treatment
- Orthopedic Surgery and Rehabilitation
- Infectious Diseases and Tuberculosis
- Dysphagia Assessment and Management
- Peripheral Nerve Disorders
- Central Venous Catheters and Hemodialysis
- Cleft Lip and Palate Research
- Interstitial Lung Diseases and Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
Duke University
2016-2025
Duke University Hospital
2016-2024
Duke Medical Center
2016-2024
University of British Columbia
2023-2024
British Columbia Children's Hospital
2024
University of Pittsburgh
2022
University of Alberta
2020
The University of Queensland
2018
Princess Alexandra Hospital
2018
Cohen Children's Medical Center
2013-2016
Objective To identify clinical features associated with unsuccessful medical therapy in children deep space neck infections (DSNIs). Study Design Consecutive case series chart review. Setting Tertiary‐care, academic children's hospital. Subjects and Methods One hundred seventy‐eight pediatric patients treated for retropharyngeal or parapharyngeal between July 1, 2007, May 23, 2012. Results Median age was 34.5 months (2.9 years; range, 2‐142 months); two‐thirds were male. Increased surgical...
There is emerging evidence showing even a single episode of transient acute kidney injury (AKI) in children can have negative long-term health consequences. AKI may be under-recognized undergoing tonsillectomy because unique risk factors, such as recommended use NSAIDs and restricted oral intake pre- postoperatively. A consecutive case series with chart review was performed for patients under age 18 years at tertiary care institution who underwent between July 1, 2013 May 17, 2024,...
Objective Identify risk factors associated with airway foreign bodies in children the United States and report observed trends over time. Data source KID database (2000‐2009). Methods ICD‐9‐CM codes for were used to identify patients. Risk univariate analysis a multivariate model any increased of mortality. These then also trended Results Children demonstrate similar as previously reported, such male gender, age less than five years lack private insurance. The weighted mortality rate...
Abstract Lung transplantation remains the best treatment option for end-stage lung disease; however, is limited by a shortage of donor grafts. Ex situ perfusion, also known as ex vivo has been shown to allow safe evaluation and reconditioning extended criteria lungs, increasing utilization. Negative pressure ventilation perfusion shown, preclinically, result in less ventilator-induced injury than positive ventilation. Here we demonstrate that, single-arm interventional study...
Background: Previous studies have described stabilization of aggressive multiple sclerosis (MS) with one-time induction therapy high-dose cyclophosphamide (HiCy). The long-term benefit this followed by conventional has not been explored. Objective: objective study was to evaluate the safety and clinical outcomes following treatment relapsing–remitting MS HiCy glatiramer acetate maintenance. Methods: A retrospective review a closely population thirty two patients treated (200mg/kg intravenous...
To describe the senior author's surgical technique and discuss his experience with endolaryngeal hookwire electrodes for intraoperative, recurrent laryngeal nerve monitoring during pediatric thyroid surgery.Consecutive case series.Tertiary-care, academic, children's hospital.A consecutive series review of patients (age <16 years) who underwent surgery monitoring. Nerve injury was defined as vocal cord dysfunction present >12 months postoperatively.Seventeen were identified. There 5 males 12...
Background The signs and symptoms of sinonasal sarcoidosis are diverse nonspecific. It easily mimics more common disorders such as allergic rhinitis, bacterial sinusitis, atrophic rhinitis. purpose this study was to develop a classification system that will help serve guide for both diagnosis treatment. Methods A retrospective chart review performed all patients diagnosed with from 1974 2013. PubMed literature published case series also reviewed. Results charts 14 biopsy-proven were...
To evaluate the incidence, safety, and efficacy of adenotonsillectomy for treatment sleep-disordered breathing (SDB) or obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in infants 12 months age younger.Case series study.A retrospective review was performed pediatric patients, younger, who underwent between January 1, 2006 May 18, 2012 at a tertiary-care children's hospital.Only 25 patients were identified. Most male, with an average 10.6 months. All admitted to intensive care unit (PICU) postoperatively. The...
Abstract We conducted a feasibility study to evaluate micronutrients and body mass index (BMI). Fat soluble vitamins A, D, E trace elements copper (Cu), selenium (Se), zinc (Zn) levels were evaluated. Weight, height, BMI, Z ‐scores recorded. Side effects or specific adverse events documented. No patient had ‐score for weight, BMI of less than 2 SD greater SD. Ninety percent patients one more micronutrient below normal. These results suggest that abnormalities are common despite no obvious...
Describe inpatient resource utilization trends in children with lymphatic malformations using a national database.Kids' database, years 2000-2009.Subjects included 18 and under International Classification of Diseases (ICD), 9th revision code: 228.1-lymphangioma, any site. Data elements were extracted used to calculate related costs trended over time.No significant increase admission rates was noted time, p = 0.5128. Average total charges per $30,995. There is clear increasing trend...
Abstract Objective To quantify complications and rates of adverse events associated with surgical excision hemangiomas in children using a national database. Data source Pediatric American College Surgeons ( ACS ) National Surgical Quality Improvement Program ® NSQIP ‐pediatric), years 2012‐2016. Methods Subjects included under 18 postoperative diagnosis International Classification Diseases ICD ), 9th revision code: 228.00 228.01, or 10 codes D18.00 D18.01—hemangioma, any site hemangioma,...