2024
Comprehensive management and classification of first branchial cleft anomalies: An International Pediatric Otolaryngology Group (IPOG) consensus statement
Heilingoetter A, See G, Brookes J, Campisi P, Cervantes S, Chadha N, Chelius D, Chen D, Chun B, Cunningham M, D'Souza J, Din T, Dzongodza T, Francom C, Gallagher T, Gerber M, Gorelik M, Goudy S, Graham M, Hartley B, Hazkani I, Hong P, Hsu W, Isaac A, Jatana K, Johnston D, Kabagenyi F, Kazahaya K, Koempel J, Leboulanger N, Luscan R, Maurrasse S, Mercier E, Peer S, Preciado D, Rahbar R, Rastatter J, Richter G, Rosenblatt S, Shay S, Sheyn A, Tassew Y, Walz P, Whigham A, Wiedermann J, Yeung J, Maddalozzo J. Comprehensive management and classification of first branchial cleft anomalies: An International Pediatric Otolaryngology Group (IPOG) consensus statement. International Journal Of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology 2024, 186: 112095. PMID: 39278130, DOI: 10.1016/j.ijporl.2024.112095.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchInternational Pediatric Otolaryngology GroupBranchial cleft anomaliesCleft anomaliesOtolaryngology GroupConsensus recommendationsHead and neck lesionsParotid gland involvementManagement of childrenGland involvementComprehensive managementNeck lesionsSurgical managementSurgical treatmentOtolaryngologic disordersComprehensive management of childrenDiagnostic considerationsConsensus statementLesionsGerm layersExpert consensusImprove care of childrenClassification systemCare of childrenDelphi method surveyChildren
2022
Pediatric laryngeal cleft repair with coblation: Functional comparison of a novel technique with traditional methods
Shah H, Brawley C, Maurrasse S, Schumacher J, Ganesh M, Thompson D, Ida J, Valika T. Pediatric laryngeal cleft repair with coblation: Functional comparison of a novel technique with traditional methods. International Journal Of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology 2022, 163: 111378. PMID: 36371939, DOI: 10.1016/j.ijporl.2022.111378.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsLaryngeal cleft repairEndoscopic laryngeal cleft repairCleft repairCold steel groupPostoperative dehiscenceLaser groupStudy scoresPostoperative swallow studyTertiary academic centerRate of dehiscenceType ITraditional endoscopic techniquesCold steelLaryngeal cleftSecondary outcomesSurgical complicationsPrimary outcomeUnderwent repairSurgical managementCoblation techniqueSwallow functionSwallow studyType IIRadiofrequency ablationInternational Dysphagia Diet Standardization Initiative