Browsing by Author "Apostolidou, M. T."
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Absence of blood pressure, metabolic, and inflammatory marker changes after adenotonsillectomy for sleep apnea in Greek children
Apostolidou, M. T.; Alexopoulos, E. I.; Damani, E.; Liakos, N.; Chaidas, K.; Boultadakis, E.; Apostolidis, T.; Gourgoulianis, K.; Kaditis, A. G. (2008)Aim: Pediatric studies revealed associations of obstructive sleep-disordered breathing (SDB) with inflammation, metabolic dysfunction, and elevated blood pressure. Evidence about effects of adenotonsillectomy on these ... -
Challenging airways in deep neck space infections
Karkos, P. D.; Leong, S. C.; Beer, H.; Apostolidou, M. T.; Panarese, A. (2007)Skilful airway management is critical in deep neck space infections. Although relatively uncommon, this spectrum of disease presents a clinical challenge for otolarytigologists and anesthetists. There is currently no ... -
'Complementary ENT': a systematic review of commonly used supplements
Karkos, P. D.; Leong, S. C.; Arya, A. K.; Papouliakos, S. M.; Apostolidou, M. T.; Issing, W. J. (2007)Objective: To assess the evidence surrounding the use of certain complementary supplements in otolaryngology. We specifically focussed on four commonly used supplements: spirulina, Ginkgo biloba, Vertigoheel (R) and ... -
Diagnosis of pediatric laryngopharyngeal reflux
Karkos, P.; Apostolidou, M. T.; Apostolidis, T. (2006) -
Is there a role for the otolaryngologist in PFAPA syndrome? A systematic review
Leong, S. C. L.; Karkos, P. D.; Apostolidou, M. T. (2006)Aims: To define the rote of medical or surgical treatment in patients with periodic fever, aphthous stomatitis, pharyngitis, and cervical adenitis (PFAPA syndrome). Methods: A Medline search was performed using the terms ... -
Laryngeal manifestations and pediatric laryngopharyngeal. reflux
Karkos, P. D.; Leong, S. C.; Apostolidou, M. T.; Apostolidis, T. (2006)Pediatric laryngopharyngeal reflux (PLPR) refers to the atypical, otorhinolaryngological, and respiratory manifestations of gastroesophageal reflux disease in children. PLPR is believed to be an important inflammatory ... -
Obesity and Persisting Sleep Apnea After Adenotonsillectomy in Greek Children
Apostolidou, M. T.; Alexopoulos, E. I.; Chaidas, K.; Ntamagka, G.; Karathanasi, A.; Apostolidis, T. I.; Gourgoulianis, K.; Kaditis, A. G. (2008)Background: The relative importance of obesity and adenotonsillar hypertrophy in the pathogenesis of obstructive sleep-disordered breathing (SDB) in childhood is unclear. Adenotonsillectomy (AT) for SDB is not always ... -
Recognizing the laryngeal effects of reflux
Karkos, P. D.; Potamianos, S. P.; Apostolidou, M. T.; Apostolidis, T. I. (2006) -
Unusual complications of tonsillectomy: a systematic review
Leong, S. C. L.; Karkos, P. D.; Papouliakos, S. A.; Apostolidou, M. T. (2007)Aims: Common complications of tonsillectomy are well recognized and are frequently explained to patients during the process of informed consent. This systematic review serves as a reminder of the unusual complications of ...