Douglas Sidell, MD

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Douglas Sidell, MD

Pediatric otolaryngologist, Surgeon

Associate Professor of Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery (OHNS) and, by courtesy, of Pediatrics

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Biography

Dr. Sidell is Associate Professor of Otolaryngology -Head and Neck Surgery at the Stanford University Medical Center, where he is a member of the Division of Pediatric Otolaryngology. Dr. Sidell's surgical practice focuses on the management of children with complex airway and pulmonary disorders, with a special interest in complex and revision airway reconstruction. His clinical interests also include the management of children with voice and swallowing disorders as well as congenital or acquired abnormalities of the larynx and trachea. He is the Director of the Pediatric Aerodigestive Center and the Pediatric Voice and Swallowing Clinics at Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford.

Dr. Sidell received his medical degree from The George Washington University School of Medicine and completed his internship and residency with the Department of Head and Neck Surgery at the University of California, Los Angeles. He completed his fellowship in Pediatric Otolaryngology with an emphasis on airway reconstruction at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center.

Dr. Sidell has authored or co-authored multiple peer-reviewed articles and abstracts which appear in top-tier medical publications. He is board-certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology and is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons and the American Academy of Pediatrics. He is a member of numerous organizations and societies, including the Stanford Maternal and Child Health Research Institute, the American Academy of Otolaryngology, American Broncho-Esophagological Association, and the American Society of Pediatric Otolaryngology.

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Professional Summary

Education & Certifications

Board Certification: American Board of Otolaryngology, Complex Pediatric Otolaryngology (2021)
Complex Pediatric Otolaryngology, American board of otolaryngology, head and neck surgery, Board Certification (2021)
Residency: UCLA General Surgery Residency (2012) CA

Internship: UCLA David Geffen School Of Medicine Registrar (2008) CA

Fellowship: Cincinnati Children's Medical Center (2014) OH

Board Certification: American Board of Otolaryngology, Otolaryngology (2013)

Medical Education: George Washington University Medical School (2007) DC

Fellowship, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Pediatric Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery (2014)

Board Certification, The American Board of Otolaryngology, Otolaryngology--Head and Neck Surgery (2013)

Residency, The University of California Los Angeles, Head and Neck Surgery (2012)

Internship, The University of California Los Angeles, Surgery (2008)

MD, The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Medicine (2007)

Honors & Awards

AAO-HNSF Resident Leadership Grant, American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery (2010)
Alpha Omega Alpha Honors Society, The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences (2006)
Best Research Presentation Award, American College of Surgeons (2011)

Distinction of Honor, Bachelor of Science, Marine Biology University of California, Santa Cruz (2002)

Distinction of Honor, Medical Doctor The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences. (2007)

Ellen M. Friedman Foreign Body Management Award, ABEA (2017)

Goddard Prize in Pharmacology, George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences (2004)

Robert Howard Next Step Award, GFIT Biodesign (2018)

Teacher of the Year, University of California, Los Angeles; Department of Head and Neck Surgery (2012)

Triological Society Annual Meeting Award, Triological Society (2007)

Triological Society Resident Travel Award, Triological Society (2008)

Memberships

Member, Alpha Omega Alpha Honors Society (2007 - Present)
Member, American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery (2010 - Present)
Member, American Society of Pediatric Otolaryngology (2014 - Present)

Fellow, American Academy of Pediatrics (2016 - Present)

Member, International Pediatric Otolaryngology Group (IPOG) (2016 - Present)

Fellow, American College of Surgeons (2017 - Present)

Member, American Bronco-Esophagological Association (2017 - Present)

Executive Committee Member, Aerodigestive Research Consortium (2018 - Present)

Member, Otolaryngology Representative-elect, Aerodigestive Research Society (2018 - Present)

Candidate Member, Triological Society (2019 - Present)

Administrative Appointments

Director, Pediatric Aerodigestive Clinic (2014 - Present)
Director, Pediatric Voice and Swallowing Clinic (2014 - Present)
Vice President, Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Medical Staff (2022 - Present)

Publications

Role of obesity in otitis media in children.
Ahmed, S., Arjmand, E., & Sidell, D. (2014). Role of obesity in otitis media in children. Current Allergy and Asthma Reports, 14(11), 469.
Surgical Management of Posterior Glottic Diastasis in Children.
Sidell, D. R., Zacharias, S., Balakrishnan, K., Rutter, M. J., & de Alarcón, A. (2014). Surgical Management of Posterior Glottic Diastasis in Children. The Annals of Otology, Rhinology, and Laryngology.
Comment Regarding Article "An Adolescent Found Unconscious"
Sidell, D. R., & Myer, C. M. (2014). Comment Regarding Article "An Adolescent Found Unconscious". CLINICAL PEDIATRICS, 53(5), 507–507.

Risk Factors for Preoperative and Postoperative Hearing Loss in Children Undergoing Pressure Equalization Tube Placement.
Sidell, D., Hunter, L. L., Lin, L., & Arjmand, E. (2014). Risk Factors for Preoperative and Postoperative Hearing Loss in Children Undergoing Pressure Equalization Tube Placement. Otolaryngology--Head and Neck Surgery : Official Journal of American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, 150(6), 1048–1055.

High-Dose Sublesional Bevacizumab (Avastin) for Pediatric Recurrent Respiratory Papillomatosis
Sidell, D. R., Nassar, M., Cotton, R. T., Zeitels, S. M., & de Alarcon, A. (2014). High-Dose Sublesional Bevacizumab (Avastin) for Pediatric Recurrent Respiratory Papillomatosis. ANNALS OF OTOLOGY RHINOLOGY AND LARYNGOLOGY, 123(3), 214–221.

Defining the Critical-Sized Defect in a Rat Segmental Mandibulectomy Model
DeConde, A. S., Lee, M. K., Sidell, D., Aghaloo, T., Lee, M., Tetradis, S., … St John, M. (2014). Defining the Critical-Sized Defect in a Rat Segmental Mandibulectomy Model. JAMA OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD & NECK SURGERY, 140(1), 58–65.

Safety of cidofovir by intratympanic delivery technique
Ward, J. A., Sidell, D. R., Nassar, M., Reece, A. L., & Choo, D. I. (2014). Safety of cidofovir by intratympanic delivery technique. ANTIVIRAL THERAPY, 19(1), 97–105.

Food choking hazards in children
Sidell, D. R., Kim, I. A., Coker, T. R., Moreno, C., & Shapiro, N. L. (2013). Food choking hazards in children. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PEDIATRIC OTORHINOLARYNGOLOGY, 77(12), 1940–1946.

Epstein-barr DNA serology and positron-emission tomography imaging of the head and neck in pediatric transplant recipients
Sidell, D., Venick, R. S., & Shapiro, N. L. (2014). Epstein-barr DNA serology and positron-emission tomography imaging of the head and neck in pediatric transplant recipients. LARYNGOSCOPE, 124(5), 1236–1241.

Obesity and the Risk of Chronic Rhinosinusitis, Allergic Rhinitis, and Acute Otitis Media in School-Age Children
Sidell, D., Shapiro, N. L., & Bhattacharyya, N. (2013). Obesity and the Risk of Chronic Rhinosinusitis, Allergic Rhinitis, and Acute Otitis Media in School-Age Children. LARYNGOSCOPE, 123(10), 2360–2363.

Bone Morphogenetic Protein-2-Impregnated Biomimetic Scaffolds Successfully Induce Bone Healing in a Marginal Mandibular Defect
DeConde, A. S., Sidell, D., Lee, M., Bezouglaia, O., Low, K., Elashoff, D., … St John, M. (2013). Bone Morphogenetic Protein-2-Impregnated Biomimetic Scaffolds Successfully Induce Bone Healing in a Marginal Mandibular Defect. LARYNGOSCOPE, 123(5), 1149–1155.

Hypoglossal schwannoma masquerading as a carotid body tumor.
Lee, M. K., Sidell, D. R., Mendelsohn, A. H., & Blackwell, K. E. (2012). Hypoglossal schwannoma masquerading as a carotid body tumor. Case Reports in Otolaryngology, 2012, 842761-?

Acute tonsillitis.
Sidell, D., & Shapiro, N. L. (2012). Acute tonsillitis. Infectious Disorders Drug Targets, 12(4), 271–276.

Composite Mandibulectomy: A Novel Animal Model
Sidell, D. R., Aghaloo, T., Tetradis, S., Lee, M., Bezouglaia, O., DeConde, A., & St John, M. A. (2012). Composite Mandibulectomy: A Novel Animal Model. OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD AND NECK SURGERY, 146(6), 932–937.

Management and Outcomes of Laryngeal Injuries in the Pediatric Population
Sidell, D., Mendelsohn, A. H., Shapiro, N. L., & John, M. S. (2011). Management and Outcomes of Laryngeal Injuries in the Pediatric Population. ANNALS OF OTOLOGY RHINOLOGY AND LARYNGOLOGY, 120(12), 787–795.

Demographic Influences on Antibiotic Prescribing for Pediatric Acute Otitis Media
Sidell, D., Shapiro, N. L., & Bhattacharyya, N. (2012). Demographic Influences on Antibiotic Prescribing for Pediatric Acute Otitis Media. OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD AND NECK SURGERY, 146(4), 653–658.

Optimal Timing of Surgical Intervention Following Adult Laryngeal Trauma
Mendelsohn, A. H., Sidell, D. R., Berke, G. S., & St John, M. (2011). Optimal Timing of Surgical Intervention Following Adult Laryngeal Trauma. LARYNGOSCOPE, 121(10), 2122–2127.

CO2 Laser Ablation and Balloon Dilation for Acquired Nasopharyngeal Stenosis: A Novel Technique
Sidell, D., & Chhetri, D. K. (2011). CO2 Laser Ablation and Balloon Dilation for Acquired Nasopharyngeal Stenosis: A Novel Technique. LARYNGOSCOPE, 121(7), 1486–1489.

Diagnostic Accuracy of Ultrasonography for Midline Neck Masses in Children
Sidell, D. R., & Shapiro, N. L. (2011). Diagnostic Accuracy of Ultrasonography for Midline Neck Masses in Children. OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD AND NECK SURGERY, 144(3), 431–434.

Improved Tracheoesophageal Prosthesis Sizing in Office-Based Tracheoesophageal Puncture
Sidell, D., Shamouelian, D., Erman, A., Gerratt, B. R., & Chhetri, D. (2010). Improved Tracheoesophageal Prosthesis Sizing in Office-Based Tracheoesophageal Puncture. ANNALS OF OTOLOGY RHINOLOGY AND LARYNGOLOGY, 119(1), 37–41.

Unsedated office-based tracheoesophageal puncture using a novel guidewire technique
Sidell, D., Ghadiali, M., & Chhetri, D. K. (2010). Unsedated office-based tracheoesophageal puncture using a novel guidewire technique. OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD AND NECK SURGERY, 142(2), 284–285.

Spurious decline in intraoperative parathyroid hormone: false positives in parathyroid surgery
Sidell, D., Wang, J., & Sercarz, J. (2010). Spurious decline in intraoperative parathyroid hormone: false positives in parathyroid surgery. AMERICAN JOURNAL OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY, 31(6), 479–481.

The Use of Ultrasonic Shears for the Harvest of Perforator Free Flaps
Ahmed, S., Sidell, D., Blackwell, K. E., Sercarz, J. A., Abemayor, E., & Nabili, V. (2009). The Use of Ultrasonic Shears for the Harvest of Perforator Free Flaps. ARCHIVES OF FACIAL PLASTIC SURGERY, 11(5), 343–346.

Pediatric Squamous Cell Carcinoma: Case Report and Literature Review
Sidell, D., Nabili, V., Lai, C., Cheung, G., Kirsch, C., & Abemayor, E. (2009). Pediatric Squamous Cell Carcinoma: Case Report and Literature Review. LARYNGOSCOPE, 119(8), 1538–1541.

Cystic Lymphatic Malformation of the Middle Ear
Tanna, N., Sidell, D., Schwartz, A. M., & Schessel, D. A. (2008). Cystic Lymphatic Malformation of the Middle Ear. ANNALS OF OTOLOGY RHINOLOGY AND LARYNGOLOGY, 117(11), 824–826.

Adult intralesional cidofovir therapy for laryngeal papilloma
Tanna, N., Sidell, D., Joshi, A. S., & Bielamowicz, S. A. (2008). Adult intralesional cidofovir therapy for laryngeal papilloma. ARCHIVES OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD & NECK SURGERY, 134(5), 497–500.

Adolescent tracheobronchomalacia - Double aortic arches revisited
Tanna, N., Joshi, A. S., Sidell, D., Shah, R. K., & Preciado, D. A. (2008). Adolescent tracheobronchomalacia - Double aortic arches revisited. ARCHIVES OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD & NECK SURGERY, 134(4), 434–436.

Pathology quiz case 1: Plexiform neurofibroma
Tanna, N., Joshi, A. S., Sidell, D., Misra, S., Santi, M., & Collins, W. O. (2007). Pathology quiz case 1: Plexiform neurofibroma. ARCHIVES OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD & NECK SURGERY, 133(3), 302-?

Tonsillar inclusion cysts in Gorlin's syndrome.
Sidell, D., Tanna, N., & Preciado, D. (2006). Tonsillar inclusion cysts in Gorlin's syndrome. Ear, Nose, & Throat Journal, 85(12), 818-?

Pediatric Exercise Stress Laryngoscopy following Laryngotracheoplasty: A Comparative Review.
Sidell, D. R., Balakrishnan, K., Hart, C. K., Willging, J. P., Knecht, S. K., & de Alarcon, A. (2014). Pediatric Exercise Stress Laryngoscopy following Laryngotracheoplasty: A Comparative Review. Otolaryngology--Head and Neck Surgery : Official Journal of American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, 150(6), 1056–1061.

Malignant Phosphaturic Mesenchymal Tumor of the Larynx
Sidell, D., Lai, C., Bhuta, S., Barnes, L., & Chhetri, D. K. (2011). Malignant Phosphaturic Mesenchymal Tumor of the Larynx. LARYNGOSCOPE, 121(9), 1860–1863.

Standardized Outcome and Reporting Measures in Pediatric Head and Neck Lymphatic Malformations
Balakrishnan, K., Bauman, N., Chun, R. H., Darrow, D. H., Grimmer, J. F., Perkins, J. A., … Elluru, R. G. (2015). Standardized Outcome and Reporting Measures in Pediatric Head and Neck Lymphatic Malformations. OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD AND NECK SURGERY, 152(5), 948–53.

Outcomes and Resource Utilization of Endoscopic Mass-Closure Technique for Laryngeal Clefts
Balakrishnan, K., Cheng, E., de Alarcon, A., Sidell, D. R., Hart, C. K., & Rutter, M. J. (2015). Outcomes and Resource Utilization of Endoscopic Mass-Closure Technique for Laryngeal Clefts. OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD AND NECK SURGERY, 153(1), 119–23.

Ultrasound-Guided Botulinum Toxin Type A Salivary Gland Injection in Children for Refractory Sialorrhea: 10-Year Experience at a Large Tertiary Children's Hospital
Lungren, M. P., Halula, S., Coyne, S., Sidell, D., Racadio, J. M., & Patel, M. N. (2016). Ultrasound-Guided Botulinum Toxin Type A Salivary Gland Injection in Children for Refractory Sialorrhea: 10-Year Experience at a Large Tertiary Children's Hospital. PEDIATRIC NEUROLOGY, 54, 70–75.

Inferior alveolar nerve hemangioma.
Vaezeafshar, R., Liu, S. Y., & Sidell, D. (2016). Inferior alveolar nerve hemangioma. Laryngoscope, 126(9), 2168–70.

Combination therapies using an intratympanic polymer gel delivery system in the guinea pig animal model: A safety study.
Sidell, D., Ward, J. A., Pordal, A., Quimby, C., Nassar, M., & Choo, D. I. (2016). Combination therapies using an intratympanic polymer gel delivery system in the guinea pig animal model: A safety study. International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology, 84, 132–136.

Conservative management of pediatric tracheal rupture.
Sidell, D. R., Wood, R. E., & Hart, C. K. (2017). Conservative management of pediatric tracheal rupture. Pediatric Pulmonology, 52(1), E1–E3.

Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis of the Maxillary Sinus.
Noel, J. E., Messner, A. H., & Sidell, D. R. (2017). Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis of the Maxillary Sinus. Clinical Pediatrics, 56(2), 184–86.

Diagnosis and treatment of pediatric frontotemporal pits: report of 2 cases
Bliss, M., Grant, G., Tittler, E., Loven, T., Yeom, K. W., & Sidell, D. (2016). Diagnosis and treatment of pediatric frontotemporal pits: report of 2 cases. JOURNAL OF NEUROSURGERY-PEDIATRICS, 18(4), 471–74.

Improvement of psychiatric symptoms in youth following resolution of sinusitis
Mahony, T., Sidell, D., Gans, H., Brown, K., Farhadian, B., Gustafson, M., … Frankovich, J. (2017). Improvement of psychiatric symptoms in youth following resolution of sinusitis. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PEDIATRIC OTORHINOLARYNGOLOGY, 92, 38–44.

Endoscopic anterior-posterior cricoid split for pediatric bilateral vocal fold paralysis.
Rutter, M. J., Hart, C. K., Alarcon, A. de, Daniel, S., Parikh, S. R., Balakrishnan, K., … Sidell, D. R. (2017). Endoscopic anterior-posterior cricoid split for pediatric bilateral vocal fold paralysis. Laryngoscope.

Bronchoscopy in children with tetralogy of fallot, pulmonary atresia, and major aortopulmonary collaterals.
Sidell, D. R., Koth, A. M., Bauser-Heaton, H., McElhinney, D. B., Wise-Faberowski, L., Tracy, M. C., … Asija, R. (2017). Bronchoscopy in children with tetralogy of fallot, pulmonary atresia, and major aortopulmonary collaterals. Pediatric Pulmonology.

Palatal Petechiae in the Absence of Group A Streptococcus in Pediatric Patients with Acute-Onset Neuropsychiatric Deterioration: A Cohort Study.
Mahony, T., Sidell, D., Gans, H., Cooperstock, M., Brown, K., Cheung, J. M., … Frankovich, J. (2017). Palatal Petechiae in the Absence of Group A Streptococcus in Pediatric Patients with Acute-Onset Neuropsychiatric Deterioration: A Cohort Study. Journal of Child and Adolescent Psychopharmacology.

Impact of Phrenic Nerve Palsy and Need for Diaphragm Plication Following Surgery for Pulmonary Atresia With Ventricular Septal Defect and Major Aortopulmonary Collaterals.
Greene, C. L., Mainwaring, R. D., Sidell, D., Yarlagadda, V. V., Patrick, W. L., & Hanley, F. L. (2018). Impact of Phrenic Nerve Palsy and Need for Diaphragm Plication Following Surgery for Pulmonary Atresia With Ventricular Septal Defect and Major Aortopulmonary Collaterals. Seminars in Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery.

Revision thoracic slide tracheoplasty: Outcomes following unsuccessful tracheal reconstruction.
Sidell, D. R., Hart, C. K., Tabangin, M. E., Bryant, R. 3rd, Rutter, M. J., Manning, P. B., … de Alarcon, A. (2018). Revision thoracic slide tracheoplasty: Outcomes following unsuccessful tracheal reconstruction. The Laryngoscope.

"Split to save": Accessing mandibular lesions using sagittal split osteotomy with virtual surgical planning
Liu, S. Y.-C., Sidell, D., Huon, L.-K., & Torre, C. (2018). "Split to save": Accessing mandibular lesions using sagittal split osteotomy with virtual surgical planning. ENT-EAR NOSE & THROAT JOURNAL, 97(3), 91–96.

Response to editor regarding "Improvement of psychiatric symptoms in youth following resolution of sinusitis".
Frankovich, J., Sidell, D., Gans, H., Brown, K., Mahony, T., & Thienemann, M. (2018). Response to editor regarding "Improvement of psychiatric symptoms in youth following resolution of sinusitis". International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology, 112, 208–9.

Postoperative feeding problems in patients with tetralogy of Fallot, pulmonary atresia, and major aortopulmonary collaterals undergoing unifocalisation surgery.
Koth, A. M., Sakarovitch, C., Sidell, D. R., Schultz, L. M., Freccero, A., Rizzuto, S., … Asija, R. (2018). Postoperative feeding problems in patients with tetralogy of Fallot, pulmonary atresia, and major aortopulmonary collaterals undergoing unifocalisation surgery. Cardiology in the Young, 1–4.

Isolated lymphatic malformation of the postcricoid space.
Sidell, D., Joshi, A. S., Kieliszak, C. R., & Bielamowicz, S. A. (2018). Isolated lymphatic malformation of the postcricoid space. Ear, Nose, & Throat Journal, 97(8), E52–E53.

The successful application of high flow nasal oxygen during microdirect laryngoscopy and bronchoscopy in patients under 7?kg.
Caruso, T. J., Gupta, A., Sidell, D. R., Darling, C., Rodriguez, S., Fonseca, A., & Tsui, B. (2018). The successful application of high flow nasal oxygen during microdirect laryngoscopy and bronchoscopy in patients under 7?kg. Journal of Clinical Anesthesia, 52, 27–28.

Deletion of 22q11 chromosome is associated with postoperative morbidity after unifocalisation surgery.
Koth, A., Sidell, D., Bauser-Heaton, H., Wise-Faberowski, L., Hanley, F. L., McElhinney, D. B., & Asija, R. (2018). Deletion of 22q11 chromosome is associated with postoperative morbidity after unifocalisation surgery. Cardiology in the Young, 1–4.

Enhancing pediatric airway safety using the electronic medical record.
Rameau, A., Wang, E., Saraswathula, A., Pageler, N., Perales, S., & Sidell, D. R. (2018). Enhancing pediatric airway safety using the electronic medical record. The Laryngoscope.

Deletion of 22q11 chromosome is associated with postoperative morbidity after unifocalisation surgery - CORRIGENDUM.
Koth, A., Sidell, D., Bauser-Heaton, H., Wise-Faberowski, L., Hanley, F. L., McElhinney, D. B., & Asija, R. (2018). Deletion of 22q11 chromosome is associated with postoperative morbidity after unifocalisation surgery - CORRIGENDUM. Cardiology in the Young, 1.

Injection Laryngoplasty for Children with Unilateral Vocal Fold Paralysis: Procedural Limitations and Swallow Outcomes.
Meister, K. D., Johnson, A., & Sidell, D. R. (2018). Injection Laryngoplasty for Children with Unilateral Vocal Fold Paralysis: Procedural Limitations and Swallow Outcomes. Otolaryngology--Head and Neck Surgery : Official Journal of American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, 194599818813002.

The Burden of Caring for a Child or Adolescent With Pediatric Acute-Onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome (PANS): An Observational Longitudinal Study.
Frankovich, J., Leibold, C. M. C., Farmer, C., Sainani, K., Kamalani, G., Farhadian, B., … Thienemann, M. (2018). The Burden of Caring for a Child or Adolescent With Pediatric Acute-Onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome (PANS): An Observational Longitudinal Study. The Journal of Clinical Psychiatry, 80(1).

Outcome measures for pediatric laryngotracheal reconstruction: International consensus statement
Balakrishnan, K., Sidell, D. R., Bauman, N. M., Bellia-Munzon, G. F., Boesch, R. P., Bromwich, M., … Cotton, R. T. (2019). Outcome measures for pediatric laryngotracheal reconstruction: International consensus statement. LARYNGOSCOPE, 129(1), 244–55.

Transnasal Humidified Rapid Insufflation Ventilatory Exchange (THRIVE) augments oxygenation in children with cyanotic heart disease during microdirect laryngoscopy and bronchoscopy.
Caruso, T. J., Sidell, D. R., Lennig, M., Menendez, M., Fonseca, A., Rodriguez, S. T., & Tsui, B. (2019). Transnasal Humidified Rapid Insufflation Ventilatory Exchange (THRIVE) augments oxygenation in children with cyanotic heart disease during microdirect laryngoscopy and bronchoscopy. Journal of Clinical Anesthesia, 56, 53–54.

THE INCIDENCE OF DESATURATION DURING MICROLARYNGOSCOPY AND BRONCHOSCOPY: A QUALITY CONTROL REVIEW
Caruso, T., Tsui, B., Wang, E., Darling, C., & Sidell, D. (2018). THE INCIDENCE OF DESATURATION DURING MICROLARYNGOSCOPY AND BRONCHOSCOPY: A QUALITY CONTROL REVIEW. ANESTHESIA AND ANALGESIA, 126(4), 572.

Outcomes After Initial Unifocalization to a Shunt in Complex Tetralogy of Fallot with MAPCAs.
Bauser-Heaton, H., Ma, M., Wise-Faberowski, L., Asija, R., Shek, J., Zhang, Y., … McElhinney, D. B. (2019). Outcomes After Initial Unifocalization to a Shunt in Complex Tetralogy of Fallot with MAPCAs. The Annals of Thoracic Surgery.

Ultrasound-Guided Botulinum Toxin Type A Salivary Gland Injection in Children for Refractory Sialorrhea: 10-Year Experience at a Large Tertiary Children's Hospital.
Lungren, M. P., Halula, S., Coyne, S., Sidell, D., Racadio, J. M., & Patel, M. N. (2016). Ultrasound-Guided Botulinum Toxin Type A Salivary Gland Injection in Children for Refractory Sialorrhea: 10-Year Experience at a Large Tertiary Children's Hospital. Pediatric Neurology, 54, 70–5.

Impact of Phrenic Nerve Palsy and Need for Diaphragm Plication Following Surgery for Pulmonary Atresia With Ventricular Septal Defect and Major Aortopulmonary Collaterals
Greene, C. L., Mainwaring, R. D., Sidell, D., Yarlagadda, V. V., Patrick, W. L., & Hanley, F. L. (2018). Impact of Phrenic Nerve Palsy and Need for Diaphragm Plication Following Surgery for Pulmonary Atresia With Ventricular Septal Defect and Major Aortopulmonary Collaterals. SEMINARS IN THORACIC AND CARDIOVASCULAR SURGERY, 30(3), 318–24.

Assessment of airway abnormalities in patients with tetralogy of Fallot, pulmonary atresia, and major aortopulmonary collaterals.
Wise-Faberowski, L., Irvin, M., Sidell, D. R., Rajashekara, S., Asija, R., Chan, F. P., … McElhinney, D. B. (2019). Assessment of airway abnormalities in patients with tetralogy of Fallot, pulmonary atresia, and major aortopulmonary collaterals. Cardiology in the Young, 1–5.

International Pediatric Otolaryngology Group (IPOG) consensus recommendations: Diagnosis, pre-operative, operative and post-operative pediatric choanal atresia care.
Moreddu, E., Rizzi, M., Adil, E., Balakrishnan, K., Chan, K., Cheng, A., … Nicollas, R. (2019). International Pediatric Otolaryngology Group (IPOG) consensus recommendations: Diagnosis, pre-operative, operative and post-operative pediatric choanal atresia care. International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology, 123, 151–55.

Transnasal Humidified Rapid Insufflation Ventilatory Exchange (THRIVE) augments oxygenation in children with cyanotic heart disease during microdirect laryngoscopy and bronchoscopy
Caruso, T. J., Sidell, D. R., Lennig, M., Menendez, M., Fonseca, A., Rodriguez, S. T., & Tsui, B. (2019). Transnasal Humidified Rapid Insufflation Ventilatory Exchange (THRIVE) augments oxygenation in children with cyanotic heart disease during microdirect laryngoscopy and bronchoscopy. JOURNAL OF CLINICAL ANESTHESIA, 56, 53–54.

The Burden of Caring for a Child or Adolescent With Pediatric Acute-Onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome (PANS): An Observational Longitudinal Study
Frankovich, J., Leibold, C. M. C., Farmer, C., Sainani, K., Kamalani, G., Farhadian, B., … Thienemann, M. (2019). The Burden of Caring for a Child or Adolescent With Pediatric Acute-Onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome (PANS): An Observational Longitudinal Study. JOURNAL OF CLINICAL PSYCHIATRY, 80(1).

Response to editor regarding "Improvement of psychiatric symptoms in youth following resolution of sinusitis"
Frankovich, J., Sidell, D., Gans, H., Brown, K., Mahony, T., & Thienemann, M. (2018). Response to editor regarding "Improvement of psychiatric symptoms in youth following resolution of sinusitis". INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PEDIATRIC OTORHINOLARYNGOLOGY, 112, 208–9.

Isolated Lymphatic Malformation of the Postcricoid Space
Sidell, D., Joshi, A. S., Kieliszak, C. R., & Bielamowicz, S. A. (2018). Isolated Lymphatic Malformation of the Postcricoid Space. ENT-EAR NOSE & THROAT JOURNAL, 97(8), E52–E53.

Injection Laryngoplasty for Children with Unilateral Vocal Fold Paralysis: Procedural Limitations and Swallow Outcomes
Meister, K. D., Johnson, A., & Sidell, D. R. (2019). Injection Laryngoplasty for Children with Unilateral Vocal Fold Paralysis: Procedural Limitations and Swallow Outcomes. OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD AND NECK SURGERY, 160(3), 540–45.

The successful application of high flow nasal oxygen during microdirect laryngoscopy and bronchoscopy in patients under 7 kg
Caruso, T. J., Gupta, A., Sidell, D. R., Darling, C., Rodriguez, S., Fonseca, A., & Tsui, B. (2019). The successful application of high flow nasal oxygen during microdirect laryngoscopy and bronchoscopy in patients under 7 kg. JOURNAL OF CLINICAL ANESTHESIA, 52, 27–28.

Revision Thoracic Slide Tracheoplasty: Outcomes Following Unsuccessful Tracheal Reconstruction
Sidell, D. R., Hart, C. K., Tabangin, M. E., Bryant, R., Rutter, M. J., Manning, P. B., … de Alarcon, A. (2018). Revision Thoracic Slide Tracheoplasty: Outcomes Following Unsuccessful Tracheal Reconstruction. LARYNGOSCOPE, 128(9), 2181–86.

Assessment of airway abnormalities in patients with tetralogy of Fallot, pulmonary atresia, and major aortopulmonary collaterals
Wise-Faberowski, L., Irvin, M., Sidell, D. R., Rajashekara, S., Asija, R., Chan, F. P., … McElhinney, D. B. (2019). Assessment of airway abnormalities in patients with tetralogy of Fallot, pulmonary atresia, and major aortopulmonary collaterals. CARDIOLOGY IN THE YOUNG, 29(5), 610–14.

Static endoscopic swallow evaluation in children.
Meister, K. D., Okland, T., Johnson, A., Galera, R., Ayoub, N., & Sidell, D. R. (2019). Static endoscopic swallow evaluation in children. The Laryngoscope.

Lecompte Procedure for Relief of Severe Airway Compression in Children With Congenital Heart Disease.
Greene, C. L., Mainwaring, R. D., Sidell, D., Palmon, M., & Hanley, F. L. (2019). Lecompte Procedure for Relief of Severe Airway Compression in Children With Congenital Heart Disease. World Journal for Pediatric & Congenital Heart Surgery, 10(5), 558–64.

Prolonged esophageal foreign body: Management strategies in the setting of complicated tracheoesophageal fistula
Kiyosaki, K., Wall, J., & Sidell, D. R. (2019). Prolonged esophageal foreign body: Management strategies in the setting of complicated tracheoesophageal fistula. JOURNAL OF PEDIATRIC SURGERY CASE REPORTS, 48.

Application-Based Translaryngeal Ultrasound for the Assessment of Vocal Fold Mobility in Children.
Sayyid, Z., Vendra, V., Meister, K. D., Krawczeski, C. D., Speiser, N. J., & Sidell, D. R. (2019). Application-Based Translaryngeal Ultrasound for the Assessment of Vocal Fold Mobility in Children. Otolaryngology--Head and Neck Surgery : Official Journal of American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, 194599819877650.

Operative Management of Vocal Fold Avulsion Following Pediatric Laryngotracheal Separation.
Chang, M. T., Schoppy, D. W., Schoppy, K. K., & Sidell, D. R. (2019). Operative Management of Vocal Fold Avulsion Following Pediatric Laryngotracheal Separation. Ear, Nose, & Throat Journal, 145561319866821.

Deletion of 22q11 chromosome is associated with postoperative morbidity after unifocalisation surgery
Koth, A., Sidell, D., Bauser-Heaton, H., Wise-Faberowski, L., Hanley, F. L., McElhinney, D. B., & Asija, R. (2019). Deletion of 22q11 chromosome is associated with postoperative morbidity after unifocalisation surgery. CARDIOLOGY IN THE YOUNG, 29(1), 19–22.

International Pediatric Otolaryngology Group (IPOG): Juvenile-onset recurrent respiratory papillomatosis consensus recommendations.
Lawlor, C., Balakrishnan, K., Bottero, S., Boudewyns, A., Campisi, P., Carter, J., … Nuss, R. (2019). International Pediatric Otolaryngology Group (IPOG): Juvenile-onset recurrent respiratory papillomatosis consensus recommendations. International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology, 128, 109697.

Competency-Based Assessment Tool for Pediatric Tracheotomy: International Modified Delphi Consensus.
Propst, E. J., Wolter, N. E., Ishman, S. L., Balakrishnan, K., Deonarain, A. R., Mehta, D., … Faucett, E. A. (2019). Competency-Based Assessment Tool for Pediatric Tracheotomy: International Modified Delphi Consensus. The Laryngoscope.

International Pediatric Otolaryngology Group: Consensus guidelines on the diagnosis and management of type I laryngeal clefts
Yeung, J. C., Balakrishnan, K., Cheng, A. T. L., Daniel, S. J., Garabedian, E.-N., Hart, C. K., … Rahbar, R. (2017). International Pediatric Otolaryngology Group: Consensus guidelines on the diagnosis and management of type I laryngeal clefts. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PEDIATRIC OTORHINOLARYNGOLOGY, 101, 51–56.

The Relationship between Croup and Gastroesophageal Reflux: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
Coughran, A., Balakrishnan, K., Ma, Y., Vaezeafshar, R., Capdarest-Arest, N., Hamdi, O., & Sidell, D. R. (2020). The Relationship between Croup and Gastroesophageal Reflux: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. The Laryngoscope.

Pediatric tracheostomy practice patterns.
Sioshansi, P. C., Balakrishnan, K., Messner, A., & Sidell, D. (2020). Pediatric tracheostomy practice patterns. International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology, 133, 109982.

Tracheostomy in Infants in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.
Chang, J., & Sidell, D. R. (2020). Tracheostomy in Infants in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. NeoReviews, 21(5), e323–e334.

Risk Assessment and Early Mobilization Pathway Following Pediatric Tracheostomy: A Pilot Study.
Sioshansi, P. C., Byrne, E., Freccero, A., Meister, K. D., & Sidell, D. R. (2020). Risk Assessment and Early Mobilization Pathway Following Pediatric Tracheostomy: A Pilot Study. The Laryngoscope.

The Difficult Airway and Aerosol-Generating Procedures in COVID-19: Timeless Principles for Uncertain Times.
Smith, J. D., Chen, M. M., Balakrishnan, K., Sidell, D. R., di Stadio, A., Schechtman, S. A., … Brenner, M. J. (2020). The Difficult Airway and Aerosol-Generating Procedures in COVID-19: Timeless Principles for Uncertain Times. Otolaryngology--Head and Neck Surgery : Official Journal of American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, 194599820936615.

International Pediatric Otolaryngology group (IPOG) consensus on the diagnosis and management of pediatric obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).
Benedek, P., Balakrishnan, K., Cunningham, M. J., Friedman, N. R., Goudy, S. L., Ishman, S. L., … Boudewyns, A. (2020). International Pediatric Otolaryngology group (IPOG) consensus on the diagnosis and management of pediatric obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology, 138, 110276.

Using Augmented Reality to Reduce Fear and Promote Cooperation During Pediatric Otolaryngologic Procedures.
Caruso, T. J., Madill, M., Sidell, D., Meister, K., Wang, E., Menendez, M., … Rodriguez, S. (2020). Using Augmented Reality to Reduce Fear and Promote Cooperation During Pediatric Otolaryngologic Procedures. The Laryngoscope.

International Pediatric Otolaryngology Group (IPOG): Consensus recommendations on the prenatal and perinatal management of anticipated airway obstruction.
Puricelli, M. D., Rahbar, R., Allen, G. C., Balakrishnan, K., Brigger, M. T., Daniel, S. J., … Smith, R. J. (2020). International Pediatric Otolaryngology Group (IPOG): Consensus recommendations on the prenatal and perinatal management of anticipated airway obstruction. International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology, 138, 110281.

Competency-Based Assessment Tool for Pediatric Esophagoscopy: International Modified Delphi Consensus.
Faucett, E. A., Wolter, N. E., Balakrishnan, K., Ishman, S. L., Mehta, D., Parikh, S., … Propst, E. J. (2020). Competency-Based Assessment Tool for Pediatric Esophagoscopy: International Modified Delphi Consensus. The Laryngoscope.

Transnasal Humidified Rapid-Insufflation Ventilatory Exchange in pediatric bronchoscopy: A prospective pilot study.
Caruso, T. J., O'Connell, C., Qian, J., Menendez, M., Fonseca, A., Lawrence, K., … Tsui, B. (2020). Transnasal Humidified Rapid-Insufflation Ventilatory Exchange in pediatric bronchoscopy: A prospective pilot study. Journal of Clinical Anesthesia, 68, 110086.

International Pediatric Otolaryngology Group (IPOG) consensus recommendations: Management of suprastomal collapse in the pediatric population.
Doody, J., Alkhateeb, A., Balakrishnan, K., Bedwell, J., Carter, J., Choi, S. S., … Russell, J. (2020). International Pediatric Otolaryngology Group (IPOG) consensus recommendations: Management of suprastomal collapse in the pediatric population. International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology, 139, 110427.

International Pediatric Otolaryngology Group (IPOG) management recommendations: Pediatric tracheostomy decannulation.
Kennedy, A., Hart, C. K., de Alarcon, A., Balakrishnan, K., Bowudewyns, A., Chun, R., … Rutter, M. J. (2020). International Pediatric Otolaryngology Group (IPOG) management recommendations: Pediatric tracheostomy decannulation. International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology, 141, 110565.

International Pediatric Otolaryngology Group (IPOG) survey: Efforts to avoid complications in home tracheostomy care.
Caloway, C., Balakrishnan, K., Boudewyns, A., Chan, K. H., Cheng, A., Daniel, S. J., … Hartnick, C. (2020). International Pediatric Otolaryngology Group (IPOG) survey: Efforts to avoid complications in home tracheostomy care. International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology, 141, 110563.

Systemic Bevacizumab for Treatment of Respiratory Papillomatosis: International Consensus Statement.
Sidell, D. R., Balakrishnan, K., Best, S. R., Zur, K., Buckingham, J., De Alarcon, A., … Derkay, C. S. (2021). Systemic Bevacizumab for Treatment of Respiratory Papillomatosis: International Consensus Statement. The Laryngoscope.

Using Virtual Reality to Reduce Anxiety and Promote Cooperation during Minor Procedures in the Pediatric ENT Outpatient Clinic
Khoury, M., Caruso, T., Kist, M., Neiman, N., Sidell, D., Menendez, M., … Fonseca, A. (2020). Using Virtual Reality to Reduce Anxiety and Promote Cooperation during Minor Procedures in the Pediatric ENT Outpatient Clinic. ANESTHESIA AND ANALGESIA. LIPPINCOTT WILLIAMS & WILKINS.

Assessment of Vocal Cord Motion Using Laryngeal Ultrasound in Children: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
Hamilton, C. E., Su, E., Tawfik, D., Fernandez, E., Veten, A., Conlon, T., … Haileselassie, B. (2021). Assessment of Vocal Cord Motion Using Laryngeal Ultrasound in Children: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Pediatric Critical Care Medicine : a Journal of the Society of Critical Care Medicine and the World Federation of Pediatric Intensive and Critical Care Societies.

Pediatric Bilateral Vocal Fold Paralysis
Kohn, J., Balakrishnan, K., & Sidell, D. (2021). Pediatric Bilateral Vocal Fold Paralysis. CURRENT OTORHINOLARYNGOLOGY REPORTS, 9(2), 127–133.

Prospective Evaluation of the Safety and Efficacy of THRIVE for Children Undergoing Airway Evaluation.
Okland, T. S., Liu, G. S., Caruso, T. J., & Sidell, D. R. (2020). Prospective Evaluation of the Safety and Efficacy of THRIVE for Children Undergoing Airway Evaluation. Pediatric Quality & Safety, 5(5), e348.

Laryngeal Ultrasound Detects Vocal Fold Immobility in Adults: A Systematic Review.
Su, E., Hamilton, C., Tawfik, D. S., Mariano, K., Ginsburg, S., Conlon, T., … Haileselassie, B. (2021). Laryngeal Ultrasound Detects Vocal Fold Immobility in Adults: A Systematic Review. Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine : Official Journal of the American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine.

Consensus on Triple Endoscopy Data Elements Preparatory to Development of an Aerodigestive Registry.
Boesch, R. P., de Alarcon, A., Piccione, J., Prager, J., Rosen, R., Sidell, D. R., … Balakrishnan, K. (2022). Consensus on Triple Endoscopy Data Elements Preparatory to Development of an Aerodigestive Registry. The Laryngoscope.

Transnasal Humidified Rapid-Insufflation Ventilatory Exchange (THRIVE) Use During Microdirect Laryngoscopy and Bronchoscopy: Initial Data from a Randomized, Prospective, Multi-Collaborative Trial
Swanger, A., Yun, R., Olbrecht, V., Winograd, V., Evans, M. A., Stein, M., … Caruso, T. (2021). Transnasal Humidified Rapid-Insufflation Ventilatory Exchange (THRIVE) Use During Microdirect Laryngoscopy and Bronchoscopy: Initial Data from a Randomized, Prospective, Multi-Collaborative Trial. ANESTHESIA AND ANALGESIA. LIPPINCOTT WILLIAMS & WILKINS.

Airway Characteristics of Patients With 22q11 Deletion Undergoing Pulmonary Artery Reconstruction Surgery: Retrospective Cohort Study.
Sganga, D., Meister, K., Sidell, D. R., Wise-Faberowski, L., Shek, J., Ma, M., … Asija, R. (2022). Airway Characteristics of Patients With 22q11 Deletion Undergoing Pulmonary Artery Reconstruction Surgery: Retrospective Cohort Study. Pediatric Critical Care Medicine : a Journal of the Society of Critical Care Medicine and the World Federation of Pediatric Intensive and Critical Care Societies.

Systemic Use of Bevacizumab for Recurrent Respiratory Papillomatosis: Who, What, Where, When, and Why?
Derkay, C. S., Wikner, E. E., Pransky, S., Best, S. R., Zur, K., Sidell, D. R., … Johnson, R. (2022). Systemic Use of Bevacizumab for Recurrent Respiratory Papillomatosis: Who, What, Where, When, and Why? The Laryngoscope.

International Pediatric Otolaryngology Group (IPOG) consensus recommendations: Evaluation and management of congenital tracheal stenosis.
Sidell, D. R., Meister, K. D., de Alarcon, A., Boudewyns, A., Brigger, M., Chun, R., … Balakrishnan, K. (2022). International Pediatric Otolaryngology Group (IPOG) consensus recommendations: Evaluation and management of congenital tracheal stenosis. International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology, 161, 111251.

International Pediatric Otolaryngology Group: Consensus guidelines on the diagnosis and management of non-tuberculous mycobacterial cervicofacial lymphadenitis.
Roy, C. F., Balakrishnan, K., Boudewyns, A., Cheng, A., Chun, R. H., Daniel, S. J., … Yeung, J. C. (2023). International Pediatric Otolaryngology Group: Consensus guidelines on the diagnosis and management of non-tuberculous mycobacterial cervicofacial lymphadenitis. International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology, 166, 111469.

PEDIATRIC SQUAMOUS CELL CARCINOMA
Sidell, D., Nabili, V., Lai, C., Cheung, G., Kirsch, C., & Abemayor, E. (2009). PEDIATRIC SQUAMOUS CELL CARCINOMA. LARYNGOSCOPE, 119, S161.

Safety and effectiveness of vocal fold injection laryngoplasty in infants less than one year of age.
Ayoub, N., Balakrishnan, K., Meister, K., Grimm, D., Johnson, A., Maida, K., & Sidell, D. R. (2023). Safety and effectiveness of vocal fold injection laryngoplasty in infants less than one year of age. International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology, 168, 111542.

Pediatric Tracheostomy Emergency Readiness Assessment Tool: International Consensus Recommendations.
Schiff, E., Propst, E. J., Balakrishnan, K., Johnson, K., Lounsbury, D. W., Brenner, M. J., … Yang, C. J. (2023). Pediatric Tracheostomy Emergency Readiness Assessment Tool: International Consensus Recommendations. The Laryngoscope.

Environmental Risk Factors for Pediatric Epistaxis vary by Climate Zone.
Wei, E. X., Green, A., Chang, M. T., Hwang, P. H., Sidell, D. R., & Qian, Z. J. (2023). Environmental Risk Factors for Pediatric Epistaxis vary by Climate Zone. The Laryngoscope.

Risk of Aspiration Increased by Post-swallow Residue in Infant Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (FEES).
Chang, J., Okland, T., Johnson, A., Speiser, N., Seetharaman, A., & Sidell, D. (2023). Risk of Aspiration Increased by Post-swallow Residue in Infant Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (FEES). The Laryngoscope.

Esophageal lung, pulmonary artery sling and congenital tracheal stenosis: A case report
Liang, N. E., Kim, G. S., Gugig, R., Ma, M., Coll, A., Sidell, D., & Bruzoni, M. (2024). Esophageal lung, pulmonary artery sling and congenital tracheal stenosis: A case report. JOURNAL OF PEDIATRIC SURGERY CASE REPORTS, 101.

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