Pediatric Otolaryngology
The Division of Pediatric Otolaryngology offers nationally and internationally
recognized expertise in the diagnosis, treatment, and long-term management
of a variety of diseases and developmental abnormalities that affect children
of all ages.
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In the area of hearing impairment, the Division of Pediatric Otolaryngology
in conjunction with the Molecular Otolaryngology Research Laboratories
at the University of Iowa offers diagnostic services, as well as treatment
and long-term care, for many forms of hereditary hearing impairment.
The same types of services are provided for the many types of acquired
hearing impairment.
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In the area of congenital or late-onset airway abnormalities, expertise
is provided in the diagnosis and treatment of a number of problems
unique to children, including laryngomalacia, subglottic hemangiomas,
subglottic stenosis, vocal fold paralysis, laryngeal webs, recurrent
respiratory papillomatosis, and laryngeal cysts. Surgical procedures
used to treat some of these conditions were originally developed at
the University of Iowa.
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Head and neck tumors in children are unusual, and the Division of
Pediatric Otolaryngology offers a number of "cutting-edge"
treatment options. Included within this category is the treatment
of hemangiomas with Interferon, the treatment of lymphangiomas with
sclerosing agents, and the treatment of recurrent respiratory papillomatosis
with CO2 laser vaporization, Indole-3-carbinol, and Acyclovir. Expertise
also is offered in the treatment of rare pediatric tumors, including
both benign and malignant tumors of the head and neck.
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In the area of rhinitis and sinusitis, a wide range of diagnostic
and therapeutic options are offered. Simple cases of sinusitis may
require only appropriate medical therapy to cure the infection; in
other instances, thorough immunological and gastroesophageal reflux
work-ups are required in conjunction with functional endoscopic sinus
surgery. The Division of Pediatric Otolaryngology specializes in endoscopic
sinus surgery in children and has offered courses on this subject
for many years.
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In conjunction with pediatric subspeciality divisions, including
Pediatric Gastroenterology, Pediatric Pulmonary and Allergy, Pediatric
Endocrinology, Pediatric Oncology, Pediatric Neurology, and Pediatric
Neonatology, a wide range of coordinated services is available to
the patient and family, ensuring courteous high quality care at the
University of Iowa.
In addition to treating difficult and unusual otolaryngology problems
in children, the Division of Pediatric Otolaryngology offers outstanding
care for common pediatric problems like recurrent otitis media and chronic
tonsillitis.
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