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Long Segment Tracheal Stenosis: Let it Slide
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BS was a 6-week-old male who was in the operating room at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia for a routine hernia repair.
News and Events from the Center for Pediatric Airway Disorders
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A collection of news, events and highlights of our year.
Selected Recent Publications
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Recent publications from the Center for Pediatric Airway Disorders faculty.
Hidden Acidity and the Use of Natural Thickeners to Manage Pediatric Dysphagia
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When infants and children aspirate liquids there are few options available to optimize their safety while being mindful of nutritional needs. Adjusting the feeding method or equipment, utilizing feeding and swallowing strategies, and offering thickened liquids are the primary tools available to improve oral feeding safety.
New Bioengineering Lab Paves Way for Pediatric Airway Discoveries
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The first-of-its kind bioengineering and biomaterials laboratory is dedicated to innovating new techniques and devices to advance the field of pediatric laryngology.
Finally: Lasting Help for Patients with Recurrent Respiratory Papillomatosis (RRP)
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Karen Zur, MD, discusses a systemic therapy that has been shown to be effective in resolving recurrent respiratory papillomatosis (RRP) in pediatric patients.
When Noisy Breathing Is Much More: Laryngeal Cleft Case Study and Discussion
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A 4-month-old infant, L.M., was referred to ENT at CHOP for an evaluation of noisy breathing and GERD. After scheduling the evaluation, L.M. had two episodes of apnea resulting in blue spells while feeding.
Ingesting Honey After Swallowing Button Battery Reduces Injury and Improves Outcomes
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CHOP and NCH research found ingesting honey after swallowing button battery reduces injury and improves outcomes.