BookHassan H. Ramadan, Fuad M. Baroody, editors.
Summary: The volume provides a comprehensive, up-to-date and exhaustive review of pediatric rhinosinusitis for clinicians, surgeons, researchers, advanced care providers as well as emergency personnel. It provides information regarding pathophysiology of sinusitis, and how to distinguish between the differential diagnoses of a child with a runny nose. It also utilizes current evidence-based guidelines and consensus statements to clarify this condition to the physician and discusses available medical and surgical treatment. Authored by clinicians with long-time expertise with this disease, Pediatric Rhinosinusitis also reviews definitions, burden of disease, microbiology and pathophysiology of the disease; role of adenoids, allergy and asthma as co-morbid conditions; comprehensive medical management; and the role of topical treatment. It also covers the latest advancements in new treatments such as drug-eluting stents; comprehensive surgical management; and complications of rhinosinusitis. It will be a valuable resource for otolaryngologists, surgeons, residents, medical students and advanced practice providers for years to come.
Contents:
Part I: Definitions and Basics
Definition and Clinical Signs and Symptoms
Burden and Health Impact of Pediatric Rhinosinusitis
Pathogenesis of Pediatric Sinusitis
Imaging in Children
Microbiology of Pediatric Sinusitis
Part II: Sinusitis and other Pediatric Issues
The Role of Adenoids in Pediatric Sinusitis
Allergy and Sinusitis
Sinusitis and Asthma
Chronic Rhinosinusitis in Children with Cystic Fibrosis
Sinusitis and Immune Deficiency in Children
Pediatric Rhinosinusitis and Gastroesophageal Reflux
Sinusitis and Adenoiditis
Part III: Medical Treatment of Sinusitis
Antibiotics: Intranasal and Systemic Treatment of Sinusitis in Children
Saline Irrigation in Pediatric Rhinosinusitis
Medical Treatment of Pediatric Rhinosinusitis: Focus on Intranasal and Systemic Corticosteroids
Part IV: Adenoidectomy and Sinus Lavage
Balloon Sinuplasty in Children
Endoscopic Sinus Surgery for Pediatric Patients
Septoplasty and Turbinate Reduction in Children
Post-operative Management of Pediatric Sinusitis
Failure of Surgical Treatment in Children with Chronic Rhinosinusitis
Part V: Complications
Complications of Sinusitis.