International Pediatric ORL Group (IPOG) laryngomalacia consensus recommendations
Carter, John; Rahbar, Reza; Brigger, Matthew; Chan, Kenny; Cheng, Alan; Daniel, Sam J; De Alarcon, Alessandro; Garabedian, Noel; Hart, Catherine; Hartnick, Christopher; Jacobs, Ian; Liming, Bryan; Nicollas, Richard; Pransky, Seth; Richter, Gresham; Russell, John; Rutter, Michael J; Schilder, Anne; Smith, Richard J H; Strychowsky, Julie; Ward, Robert; Watters, Karen; Wyatt, Michelle; Zalzal, George; Zur, Karen; Thompson, Dana
(2016) International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology, volume 86, pp. 256 - 261
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Abstract
OBJECTIVE: To provide recommendations for the comprehensive management of young infants who present with signs or symptoms concerning for laryngomalacia. METHODS: Expert opinion by the members of the International Pediatric Otolaryngology Group (IPOG). RESULTS: Consensus recommendations include initial care and triage recommendations for health care providers who commonly evaluate young
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infants with noisy breathing. The consensus statement also provides comprehensive care recommendations for otolaryngologists who manage young infants with laryngomalacia including: evaluation and treatment considerations for commonly debated issues in laryngomalacia, initial work-up of infants presenting with inspiratory stridor, treatment recommendations based on disease severity, management of the infant with feeding difficulties, post-surgical treatment management recommendations, and suggestions for acid suppression therapy. CONCLUSION: Laryngomalacia care consensus recommendations are aimed at improving patient-centered care in infants with laryngomalacia.
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Keywords: Laryngomalacia, Infant, Stridor, Pediatric, Journal Article, Review, Practice Guideline
ISSN: 0165-5876
Publisher: Elsevier Ireland Ltd
Note: Copyright © 2016 Elsevier Ireland Ltd. All rights reserved.
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