2022
Assessing outcomes after partial and total tonsillectomy for sleep-disordered breathing in children using Clinical Assessment Score-15
Mabey JG, Kremer C, Maurrasse SE, Savoca EL, Weinstock MS. Assessing outcomes after partial and total tonsillectomy for sleep-disordered breathing in children using Clinical Assessment Score-15. American Journal Of Otolaryngology 2022, 43: 103568. PMID: 35952532, DOI: 10.1016/j.amjoto.2022.103568.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPartial intracapsular tonsillectomyTotal tonsillectomyUnpaired t-testCAS-15Score 15T-testRisk of sleepSleep-disordered breathingPost-operative followOffice-based toolSDB symptomsTonsil sizeOvernight polysomnographyPediatric populationIntracapsular tonsillectomyBMI percentileAdmission ratesDecreased morbidityCommon conditionLarge effect sizesGold standard methodParticipant characteristicsTonsillectomyMean differenceSurgery
2021
Predictors of sinonasal disease onset, progression, and severity in pediatric cystic fibrosis patients
Weinstock MS, Shaffer AD, Stapleton AL. Predictors of sinonasal disease onset, progression, and severity in pediatric cystic fibrosis patients. American Journal Of Otolaryngology 2021, 42: 103016. PMID: 33836483, PMCID: PMC8403133, DOI: 10.1016/j.amjoto.2021.103016.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPediatric cystic fibrosis patientsNasal polyposisRecurrent nasal polyposisSinonasal diseaseCystic fibrosis patientsSinus surgeryHigh-risk mutationsHigh riskFibrosis patientsCF chronic rhinosinusitisNasal polyposis recurrenceRisk mutationsExtra-pulmonary manifestationsRetrospective case seriesOutcome Test scoresPancreatic manifestationPolyposis recurrenceRecurrent polyposisChronic rhinosinusitisExpiratory volumeInsulin dependencePediatric patientsCase seriesStandard treatmentSymptom Survey
2020
Heterotopic gastric mucosa of the proximal esophageal (HGMPE) and its potential role in pediatric dysphonia and dysphagia
Weinstock MS, Simons JP, Dohar JE. Heterotopic gastric mucosa of the proximal esophageal (HGMPE) and its potential role in pediatric dysphonia and dysphagia. International Journal Of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology 2020, 138: 110271. PMID: 32805494, DOI: 10.1016/j.ijporl.2020.110271.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCase seriesSuppression therapyTriple endoscopyUpper aerodigestive tract endoscopyTertiary academic medical centerAcid suppression therapyTertiary children's hospitalRetrospective case seriesHeterotopic gastric mucosaFiberoptic endoscopic evaluationAcademic medical centerAerodigestive disordersAerodigestive symptomsEmpiric treatmentRespiratory symptomsSelect patientsAcid suppressionEndoscopic evaluationLaryngopharyngeal refluxPediatric patientsProximal esophagusSuch patientsThird patientCenter patientsChildren's Hospital
2018
Pediatric Cervical Lymphadenopathy
Weinstock M, Patel N, Smith L. Pediatric Cervical Lymphadenopathy. Pediatrics In Review 2018, 39: 433-443. PMID: 30171054, DOI: 10.1542/pir.2017-0249.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCervical lymphadenopathyPediatric populationCommon causePediatric cervical lymphadenopathyUse of ultrasonographyDiagnostic laboratory testingMagnetic resonance imagingUnknown viral agentsEmergency departmentPhysical examinationPediatric cliniciansMycobacterial infectionConcerning causeAppropriate historyLymphadenopathyViral agentsResonance imagingBacterial infectionsDiagnostic algorithmDoctor's officeFollowing reviewInfectionCliniciansPotential needCause