Hyperplasia of the pharyngeal tonsils is to be considered pathologic when nasopharyngeal symptoms of mechanical obstruction and/or chronic inflammation occur. Chronic Eustachian tube dysfunction can result in various middle ear diseases such as conductive hearing loss, cholesteatoma, and recurrent acute otitis media. During examination, attention should be paid to the presence of adenoid facies (long face syndrome), with a permanently open mouth and visible tip of the tongue. In the case of severe symptoms and/or failure of conservative treatment, adenoidectomy is usually performed on an outpatient basis. Conventional curettage remains the established standard treatment in Germany. Histologic evaluation is indicated for clinical evidence of mucopolysaccharidoses. Due to the risk of hemorrhage, the preoperative bleeding questionnaire, which is obligatory before every pediatric surgery, is referred to. Recurrence of adenoids is possible despite correct adenoidectomy. Before discharge home, otorhinolaryngologic inspection of the nasopharynx for secondary bleeding should be performed and anesthesiologic clearance obtained.

Hyperplasia of the pharyngeal tonsils is to be considered pathologic when nasopharyngeal symptoms of mechanical obstruction and/or chronic inflammation occur. Chronic Eustachian tube dysfunction can result in various middle ear diseases such as conductive hearing loss, cholesteatoma, and recurrent acute otitis media. During examination, attention should be paid to the presence of adenoid facies (long face syndrome), with a permanently open mouth and visible tip of the tongue. In the case of severe symptoms and/or failure of conservative treatment, adenoidectomy is usually performed on an outpatient basis. Conventional curettage remains the established standard treatment in Germany. Histologic evaluation is indicated for clinical evidence of mucopolysaccharidoses. Due to the risk of hemorrhage, the preoperative bleeding questionnaire, which is obligatory before every pediatric surgery, is referred to. Recurrence of adenoids is possible despite correct adenoidectomy. Before discharge home, otorhinolaryngologic inspection of the nasopharynx for secondary bleeding should be performed and anesthesiologic clearance obtained.
UNASSIGNED: Eine Hyperplasie der Tonsilla pharyngealis ist als Erkrankung zu bewerten, wenn durch mechanische Obstruktion und/oder chronische Entzündungen des Nasenrachens Krankheitssymptome auftreten. Aus einer chronischen Tubenventilationsstörung können unterschiedliche Mittelohrerkrankungen wie Schallleitungsschwerhörigkeit, Cholesteatom und rezidivierende akute Otitis media entstehen. Während der Inspektion ist das Augenmerk auf das Vorliegen einer Facies adenoidea mit dauerhaft offenem Mund und sichtbarer Zungenspitze zu legen. Bei starken Beschwerden und/oder frustranen konservativen Therapieversuchen erfolgt die Adenotomie in der Regel ambulant. Die herkömmliche Kürettage gilt nach wie vor als etablierte Standardmethode in Deutschland. Bei klinischen Hinweisen auf Mukopolysaccharidose ist die histologische Untersuchung indiziert. Wegen des Blutungsrisikos wird auf den Gerinnungsfragebogen, der obligat vor jedem operativen Eingriff im Kindesalter durchzuführen ist, hingewiesen. Trotz ordnungsgemäßer Adenotomie kann es zu einem Rezidiv der adenoiden Vegetationen kommen. Vor Entlassung in das häusliche Umfeld sollte eine HNO-ärztliche Kontrolle durch Inspektion des Rachens auf Nachblutung und eine anästhesiologische Freigabe erfolgen.

This clinical consensus document addresses the assessment, selection, and fitting considerations for non-surgical bone conduction hearing devices (BCHD) for children under the age of 5 years identified as having unilateral or bilateral, permanent conductive or mixed hearing losses. Children with profound unilateral sensorineural hearing losses are not addressed. The document was developed based on evidence review and consensus by The Paediatric Bone Conduction Working Group, which is composed of audiologists from North America who have experience working with BCHDs in children. The document aims to provide clinical direction for an area of paediatric audiology practice that is under development and is therefore lacking in standard protocols or guidelines. This work may serve as a basis for future research and clinical contributions to support prospective paediatric audiology practices.

OBJECTIVE: To provide recommendations for the workup of hearing loss in the pediatric patient.
METHODS: Expert opinion by the members of the International Pediatric Otolaryngology Group.
RESULTS: Consensus recommendations include initial screening and diagnosis as well as the workup of sensorineural, conductive and mixed hearing loss in children. The consensus statement discusses the role of genetic testing and imaging and provides algorithms to guide the workup of children with hearing loss.
CONCLUSIONS: The workup of children with hearing loss can be guided by the recommendations provided herein.

OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to review current knowledge regarding implantation of the Vibrant Soundbridge floating mass transducer (FMT) at the round window (round window vibroplasty) as well as to form a consensus on steps for a reliable, stable surgical procedure.
METHODS: Review of the literature and experimental observations by the authors.
CONCLUSIONS: Round window (RW) vibroplasty has been established as a reliable procedure that produces good and stable results for patients with conductive or mixed hearing loss. The experience gained over the past few years of the authors\' more than 200 implantations has led to consensus on several key points: (1) a wide and bloodless access to the middle ear with facial nerve monitoring, (2) the careful and correct identification and exposure of the round window membrane, (3) a good setup for efficient energy transition of the FMT, namely, perpendicular placement of the FMT with no contact to bone and the placement of cartilage behind the FMT to create a preloaded \"spring\" function, and (4) 4 points of FMT fixation: a rim of the round window bony overhang left intact both anterior and posterior to the FMT, conductor link stabilization, and cartilage behind the FMT. In addition, the FMT should be covered with soft tissue.