Objective:Analyze the clinical features in children with pharyngeal neoplasm, and explore the clinical efficacy of low-temperature plasma minimally invasive treatment in children with pharyngeal neoplasm. Methods:A total of 46 pediatric cases of pharyngeal neoplasms admitted to the Otolaryngology Department of Wuhan Children's Hospital from January 2016 to December 2023 were included. There were 23 males and 23 females, with admission ages ranging from 5 days to 9 years and 4 months, and a median age of 2 years and 2 months. The clinical manifestations, examinations, treatments, and outcomes were evaluated. Results:Among the 46 pediatric patients, 21 were admitted with throat wheezing, 7 with masses in the oropharynx or head and neck, 5 with dyspnea, 4 with snoring during sleep as the main symptom, 3 with hoarseness, 2 with sore throat, 2 with swallowing discomfort, and 2 with difficulty feeding as the first symptom. Comorbidities included 5 cases of combined laryngomalacia, 4 of snoring, 4 of congenital heart disease, 4 of severe pneumonia, 3 of myocardial damage, 1 of multiple deformities, and 1 after hematopoietic stem cell transplantation. All patients underwent CT or MRI examination, with 26 cases undergoing local ultrasound examination and 39 undergoing electronic laryngoscopy examination. A total of 19 patients were transferred to the ICU after surgery, all of whom were patients with pharyngeal cysts. All patients underwent low-temperature plasma minimally invasive surgery, and all patients were diagnosed through pathological examination, including 1 case of nasopharyngeal teratoma, 5 of pharyngeal non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, 1 of oropharyngeal rhabdomyosarcoma, 1 of laryngeal perivascular epithelioid cell tumor （PEComa）, and 38 of pharyngeal cysts （2 cases of uvula, 2 of oropharynx, 7 of epiglottic valley, 19 of tongue base, 2 of branchial cleft cyst, and 6 of throat）. Conclusion:Pharyngeal neoplasms in children are prone to upper airway obstruction, including some rare or malignant tumors. Imaging and pathological diagnosis can assist in early diagnosis. Depending on the nature of the tumor, early detection and treatment can improve the quality of life and survival rate of children. Low-temperature plasma radiofrequency ablation is safe, minimally invasive, precise, and provides a clear field of vision, making it a valuable treatment option for children with pharyngeal neoplasms.
Humans ; Male ; Female ; Child, Preschool ; Child ; Infant ; Pharyngeal Neoplasms/therapy* ; Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures/methods* ; Cold Temperature ; Treatment Outcome

Objective:To investigate the detection of the age and pathway and the etiology of sensorineural hearing loss in children, and to guide the early diagnosis. Methods:A retrospective analysis was conducted on the children who passed neonatal hearing screening but were diagnosed with sensorineural hearing loss in our department from January 2019 to September 2022. The clinical characteristics of 66 children with complete medical history, audiology examination, imaging examination and genetic detection of hearing loss were studied. The age group, detection route and degree of hearing loss were analyzed statistically. Results:①The children were aged from 7 months to 12 years old, and most of them were over 3 years old. ②The ways of detection were as follows: 23 cases（34.85%） due to abnormal hearing, 21 cases（31.82%） due to poor language, 15 cases（22.73%） found during physical examination, and 7 cases（10.61%） found with otitis media. Physical examination findings were concentrated in children aged ≤1 year old or 3-6 years old. ③Among the 56 cases, the degree of binaural hearing loss ranged from mild to severe, and most of those within 3 years of age had severe or above hearing loss. There were statistically significant differences in the degree of hearing loss distribution among different detection approaches（P<0.001）. Most children with hearing or language problems had moderate to severe or above hearing loss, and the proportion was significantly higher than that of children detected during physical examination or otitis media. ④There were 21 cases（31.82%） with a pathogenic mutation of GJB2 gene and 9 cases（13.64%） of large vestibular aqueduct syndrome, 7 of which were related to SLC26A4 gene mutation. There were 8 cases（12.12%） with high risk factors of hearing loss. There was 1 case（1.52%） with progressive speech loss after severe infection and high fever and 1 case（1.52%） with unilateral cochlear nerve dysplasia. Conclusion:Delayed hearing loss can occur at all ages and was not easy to be detected in time. The etiology was related to the mutation of deafness-related genes and the high risk factors of hearing loss. Combining hearing and gene screening in childhood, guiding parents to observe children's hearing response and language development, especially strengthening the follow-up of children with high risk factors for hearing loss, is conducive to the early diagnosis of delayed hearing loss.
Humans ; Hearing Loss, Sensorineural/genetics* ; Retrospective Studies ; Child ; Child, Preschool ; Infant ; Connexin 26 ; Male ; Female ; Connexins/genetics* ; Mutation ; Sulfate Transporters ; Hearing Tests

Objective To investigate the efficacy and short-term prognosis of the treatment of complex preauricular fistulas by double-incision tunneling combined with total resection of preauricular tissue and cartilage.Methods The data on 134 children with complicated preauricular fistula admitted to the hospital from January 2018 to July 2022 were retrospectively analyzed.According to the treatment method,they were divided into a study group(68 undergoing double-incision tunnel combined with preauricular tissue and cartilage resection)and a control group(66 receiving preauricular tissue and cartilage resection).Both groups were followed up for one year.The conditions of surgery,pain,postoperative incision healing,aesthetics of incision healing,complications and short-term prognosis were compared between the two groups.Results There was no significant difference in the amount of blood loss between the two groups(P>0.05).The surgical duration was longer in the study group than in the control group(P<0.05).There was no significant difference in Pain Behavior Scale(FLACC)scores between the two groups at hours 4 and 24 after surgery(P>0.05).There was no significant difference in wound healing between the two groups(P>0.05).The SBSES score of the study group was higher than that of the control group(P<0.05).There was no significant difference in the total complication rate between the two groups(P>0.05).No recurrence occurred in both groups during postoperative follow-up.Conclusion Double-incision tunnel combined with resection of preauricular tissue and cartilage for preauricular fistula can completely remove fistula tissue.Incision healing is satisfactory,safe and reliable.As compared with the total excision of preauricular tissue and cartilage,double-incision tunnel com-bined with total excision of preauricular tissue and cartilage has more advantages in aesthetics of incision healing.

Objective:To explore whether a portable monitor device（PMD） can be used to evaluate the efficacy of supraglottoplasty（SGP） in neonates with severe laryngomalacia（LM）. Methods:A retrospective analysis of 11 neonates diagnosed as severe LM treated in our hospital from January 2020 to November 2023 was performed. All neonates underwent SGP under general anesthesia and overnight PMD monitoring before and after surgery.The changes of sleep monitoring parameters before and after surgery were compared, SPSS 18.0 statistical software was applied and Wilcoxon symbolic-rank l test was used. P<0.05 showed statistical difference. Results:One week after surgery, the obstructive apnea-hypopnea index（OAHI）, obstructive apnea index（OAI）, oxygen desaturationindex（ODI） of 11 children were lower than those before operation, and the minimum pulse oximetry saturation（SpO2） was higher than that before operation, P<0.05, the difference was statistically significant, and there was no significant difference in sleep apnea hypopnea index（AHI） compared with that before operation. One month after surgery, AHI, OAHI, OAI and ODI were lower than those before operation, and the minimum SpO2 and mean SpO2 were higher than those before operation, P<0.05, the difference was statistically significant. Conclusion:Some parameters of PMD examination can be used to evaluate the efficacy of SGP in neonatal severe LM, which is an important auxiliary means for the evaluation of neonatal LM.
Humans ; Retrospective Studies ; Laryngomalacia/surgery* ; Infant, Newborn ; Male ; Female ; Postoperative Period ; Sleep Apnea, Obstructive/surgery* ; Oximetry ; Polysomnography ; Glottis/surgery* ; Infant ; Treatment Outcome

The development and implementation of antiretroviral therapy (ART) has transformed human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection into a controllable chronic condition. HIV infection can cause potential cardiovascular complications and increase the risk of cardiovascular disease along with myocardial infarction, stroke, peripheral arterial disease, sudden cardiac death, and heart failure. However, the pathogenesis of atherosclerosis in the setting of HIV infection is complex and unclear. In this review, we discuss the mechanisms of HIV-associated atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease, including the effects of the viral proteins on immune and vascular cells, the immunodeficiency caused by the HIV infection, co-infection with cytomegalovirus (CMV), microbial translocation, chronic inflammation and immune activation, and a few ART-related mechanisms.

Objective To study the clinical characteristics of the Langerhans cell histiocytosis (LCH ) of the temporal bone in children .Methods A total of 14 children with LCH of the temporal bone at Wuhan Children's Hospital were retrospectively reviewed from June 2011 to December 2016 .The clinical data ,imaging findings ,diag-nosis ,treatment and prognosis were studied .The correlation between clinical classifications and prognosis was also analyzed .Among the 14 patients ,5 were girls and 9 were boys .Eight cases were the single system group (3 cases as the single temporal bone ,5 case as the multifocality ) ,and 6 case as the multisystem group .Results The most common clinical characteristics of LCH were temporal tumors ,otorrhea ,otalgia ,hearing loss and the granulation of external auditory canals .The followed-up was for 1～5 years .Four cases were regressive ,l case kept stable ,while 2 cases showed progressive .The prognosis in the multisystem group was significantly worse than the single system group(P<0 .05) .Conclusion The most of temporal bone LCH involves the single system ,while temporal tumor and otorrhea are common as the first signs of temporal bone LCH .The imaging examination remains as the major di-agnosis method .The differential diagnosis focuses on the common ear infection and otic neoplasms .The diagnosis is based on histological and immunophenotypic examination of the lesion tissue .The prognosis of the single system group is much better than the multisystem group .

OBJECTIVE:To investigate the effects of perioperative application of Eucalyptol,limonene and pinene(ELP)en-teric soft capsules on therapeutic efficacy and prognosis in children after grommet insertion of chronic secretory otitis media. METH-ODS:92 cases(145 ears)of chronic secretory otitis media were divided into 2 groups by random number table method,including 46 cases in observation group(68 ears)and 46 cases in control group(77 ears). Both groups received grommet insertion under gen-eral anesthesia by otomicroscope. Control group was not given any drugs;observation group was given ELP enteric soft capsules 1.2 g,bid,from 3 d before operation to 5 d after operation. Subjective therapeutic efficacy and pure tone audiometry of 2 groups were observed 3 days,5 days,2 weeks,1 month and 3 months after surgery as well as acoustic impedance monitoring in children with tube withdrawal from ear 1 month and 3 months after surgery. RESULTS:The total effective rates of observation group 3 days,5 days,2 weeks,1 month and 3 months after surgery were 72.06%,82.35%,85.29%,89.70%and 95.59%;those of con-trol group were 59.74%,66.23%,80.52%,87.01% and 92.21%,with statistical significance(P<0.05). The pure tone audiome-try score of observation group 3 days,5 days,2 weeks,1 month and 3 months after surgery were significantly lower than those of control group,with statistical significance(P<0.05). Therapeutic effective rates of acoustic impedance monitoring in children with tube withdrawal from ear 1 month and 3 months after surgery were 77.78% and 90.48% in observation group,which were signifi-cantly higher than 61.54% and 81.48% in control group,with statistical significance(P<0.05). CONCLUSIONS:The periopera-tive application of ELP enteric soft capsules can significantly improve function recovery and hearing level in children after grommet insertion of chronic secretory otitis media.

Objective To analyze pathogenic bacteria distribution and antimicrobial susceptibility in children with acute otitis media(AOM ) .Methods Otorrhea samples from 146 episodes of AOM were cultured .The antimi‐crobial susceptibility of the main pathogenic bacteria was determined .The results were analyzed by SPSS19 .0 .Re‐sults 1) The strains of bacteria were isolated from 109 children with the positive rate of 74 .66% .Streptococcus pneumoniae (SP ) was the major bacteria(64 episodes ,58 .72% ) ,followed by staphlococcus aureus(SA) (19 epi‐sodes ,17 .43% ) .2) Sp was all sensitive to vancomycin ,levofloxacin ,moderate to penicillin ,amoxicillin ,cefo‐taxime ,and highly resistent to erythromycin and clindamycin .Staphlococcus aureus were all sensitive to vancomy‐cin ,tetracycline ,and Amy card ,and moderate to amoxicillin clavulanic acid potassium ,cefoxitin ,and oxacillin ,all resistent to penicillin and ampicillin .3) The strains of SP in age≤1year ,>1 -3years ,and >3 years respectively were 31(50 .82% ) ,25(56 .82% ) ,8 (19 .51% ) .There were significant differences between them(χ2 =14 .073 ,P=0 .001) .4)The strains of SP in 2012 ,2013 ,2014 respectively were 16(30 .19% ) ,22(48 .89% ) ,26(54 .17% ) ,There were significant differences between them(χ2 =6 .557 ,P=0 .038) .The antimicrobial susceptibility of SP had no sig‐nificant differences among 2012 ,2013 ,2014 ,but a yearly resistance decreasing trend was seen .Conclusion SP was the main bacterial contributor for AOM in Wuhan children .SP detection rate increases every year ,mainly in chil‐dren less than 3 years old .T he antimicrobial susceptibility is stable .

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the efficacy of sublingual immunotherapy (SLIT) with standardized Dermatophagoides farina drops in monosensitized and polysensitized patients with allergic rhinitis. METHOD: The clinical data of 162 patients treated with standardized Dermatophagoides farina drops were analyzed retrospectively. These patients were divided into the monoallergen sensitized group and polyallergen sensitized group according to the results of skin prick tests. The total nasal symptoms score (TNSS), the total medication score (TMS) and adverse effects (AEs) were evaluated before treatment, 2 year after SLIT treatment and 3 year after drug discontinuance. Result:After SLIT treatment for 2 years and drug discontinuance for 3 years, the TNSS (3. 14[2. 47; 3. 65], 3. 45 [2. 76; 3. 92], respectively) and TMS (0. 42[0. 36; 0. 57],0. 35[0. 26; 0. 44], respectively) in the monoallergen sensitized group were lower than that before the treatment (TNSS: 9. 00 [8. 00; 10. 00], TMS: 2. 16 [1. 88; 2. 37]), which have showed a statistically significant difference(P<0. 05). Similarly, after SLIT treatment for 2 years and drug discontinuance for 3 years, the TNSS (3. 14[2. 46; 3. 63], 4. 23[3. 65; 4. 96], respectively) and TMS (0. 42[0. 36; 0. 58], 0. 50[0. 34; 0. 72], respectively) in the polyallergen sensitized group were lower than that before the treatment (TNSS: 9. 00[8. 00; 10. 00], TMS: 2. 18[1. 95; 2. 37]), which have showed a statistically significant difference(P<0. 05). No statistically significant finding could be observed in monoallergen and polyallergen sensitized group before the treatment and 2 years after treatment, respectively. However, a statistically significant finding could be observed between two groups in the drug discontinuance for 3 years (P<0. 05). Eleven patients suffered local adverse effects, and the incidence of adverse effects showed no significantly difference (P>0. 05). CONCLUSION SLIT with standardized Dermatophagoides farina drops has a long-term efficacy in monosensitized and polysensitized patients with allergic rhinitis. Moreover, a longer SLIT treatment (>2 years) may be necessary to consolidate its efficacy.
Administration, Sublingual ; Animals ; Antigens, Dermatophagoides ; therapeutic use ; Humans ; Pyroglyphidae ; Retrospective Studies ; Rhinitis, Allergic ; therapy ; Skin Tests ; Sublingual Immunotherapy ; Treatment Outcome

Objective To evaluate the combination of the mortality in emergency department sepsis (MEDS) score with blood lactate level in the risk stratification of patients with severe sepsis in the emergency department (ED).Methods 665 adult patients with severe sepsis admitted from May 2011 to December 2012 in ED were found to be eligible for the study.MEDS score,acute physiology and chronic health evaluation Ⅱ (APACHE Ⅱ) score,and arterial blood lactate was determined,and the outcomes in 28 days were recorded.Logistic regression analysis was used to evaluate the relationship between each predictive factor score and prognosis.Each predictive factor was compared with the areas under the receiver operating characteristics (ROC) curve (AUC).Results The mortality in 28 days was 34.6％ in 665 patients.The mortality in group of MEDS score 12-27 was significantly higher than that group of MEDS score＜12 [51.0％ (156/306) vs.20.6％ (74/155),x2=28.414,P=0.000].In the meantime,APACHE Ⅱ score and blood lactate level were also significantly higher in group of MEDS score 12-27 than those in group with MEDS score＜12 [APACHE Ⅱ score:26.4 ± 10.6 vs.21.7 ± 8.1,t=-3.555,P=0.002; lactate (mmol/L):4.9 (2.3,9.9)vs.3.9 (1.5,8.9),Z=-2.352,P=0.023].Kaplan-Meier survival analysis showed significantdifference in the two groups (the Log Rank test 36.71,P ＜0.01).The levels of 3 predictive factors were predominantly higher in non-survivors than survivors [MEDS score:14.1 ± 6.7 vs.8.2 ± 4.5,t=-6.929,P=0.000; APACHE Ⅱ score:28.1 ±7.1 vs.22.2± 11.3,t=-6.472,P=0.000; lactate (mmol/L):5.4 (2.9,11.0) vs.3.8 (1.2,9.1),t=-6.472,P=0.004].The AUCs were 0.813,0.706 and 0.727 for MEDS score,APACHE Ⅱ score and blood lactate respectively.The predictive ability for 28-day mortality of MEDS score was better than blood lactate (P=0.008) and APACHE Ⅱ score (P=0.005).The AUC of MEDS score combined with lactate was 0.865,and 28-day mortality prediction was better than MEDS score (AUC 0.865 vs.0.813,P＜0.001).The sensitivity (83.1％),specificity (93.2％),positive prediction value (PPV,62.4％),and negative prediction value (NPV,92.1％) for MEDS score combined with lactate were highest among all predictors.Conclusion MEDS score combined with lactate is a good risk stratification tool for emergency patients with severe sepsis,and its prognostic capability is better than either MEDS score,APACHE Ⅱ score or blood lactate.