Karen Watters

Publications

1. Care of Infants and Children with Tracheostomies: An Official American Thoracic Society Clinical Practice Guideline. Am J Respir Crit Care Med. 2025 Nov; 211(11):2001-2020. View Abstract
2. Minimally Invasive Staged Endoscopic CO2 Laser Repair of Type III Laryngo-Tracheo-Esophageal Clefts: When and How. Laryngoscope. 2025 Dec; 135(12):4944-4954. View Abstract
3. Type 1 laryngeal clefts - Which patients can be managed medically? A retrospective cohort study. Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol. 2025 Aug; 195:112442. View Abstract
4. In Children With Effusion Do Topical Antibiotics at Tympanostomy Tube Reduce Postoperative Otorrhea? Laryngoscope. 2026 Feb; 136(2):533-534. View Abstract
5. A Proteogenomic View of Synchronous Endometrioid Endometrial and Ovarian Cancer. Clin Cancer Res. 2025 Jun 03; 31(11):2230-2240. View Abstract
6. Pulmonary and Radiographic Findings in Pediatric Type 1 Laryngeal Cleft. Laryngoscope. 2025 Sep; 135(9):3404-3411. View Abstract
7. Tracheostomy Related Adverse Events: Is There a Weight-Related Association in Pediatric Patients. Laryngoscope. 2025 Aug; 135(8):2967-2974. View Abstract
8. International pediatric otolaryngology group (IPOG) consensus on approach to aspiration. Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol. 2024 Jan; 176:111810. View Abstract
9. Categorization of a Universal Coding System to Distinguish Use of Durable Medical Equipment and Supplies in Pediatric Patients. JAMA Netw Open. 2023 10 02; 6(10):e2339449. View Abstract
10. International Pediatric Otolaryngology Group: Consensus guidelines on the diagnosis and management of non-tuberculous mycobacterial cervicofacial lymphadenitis. Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol. 2023 Mar; 166:111469. View Abstract
11. Airway Impedance: A Novel Diagnostic Tool to Predict Extraesophageal Airway Inflammation. J Pediatr. 2023 05; 256:5-10.e2. View Abstract
12. Outpatient Respiratory Management of Infants, Children, and Adolescents with Post-Prematurity Respiratory Disease: An Official American Thoracic Society Clinical Practice Guideline. Am J Respir Crit Care Med. 2021 12 15; 204(12):e115-e133. View Abstract
13. Acid Suppression Does Not Improve Laryngomalacia Outcomes but Treatment for Oropharyngeal Dysphagia Might Be Protective. J Pediatr. 2021 Nov; 238:42-49.e2. View Abstract
14. Variation in the Management of Children With Deep Neck Infections. Hosp Pediatr. 2021 03; 11(3):277-283. View Abstract
15. International Pediatric Otolaryngology Group (IPOG) survey: Efforts to avoid complications in home tracheostomy care. Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol. 2021 Feb; 141:110563. View Abstract
16. International Pediatric Otolaryngology Group (IPOG) management recommendations: Pediatric tracheostomy decannulation. Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol. 2021 Feb; 141:110565. View Abstract
17. International Pediatric Otolaryngology Group (IPOG) consensus recommendations: Management of suprastomal collapse in the pediatric population. Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol. 2020 Dec; 139:110427. View Abstract
18. Patient and caregiver experiences at a Multidisciplinary Tracheostomy Clinic. Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol. 2020 Oct; 137:110250. View Abstract
19. Tracheostomy in Very Low Birth Weight Infants: A Prospective Multicenter Study. Pediatrics. 2020 03; 145(3). View Abstract
20. Carbon dioxide laser versus cold-steel supraglottoplasty: A comparison of post-operative outcomes. Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol. 2020 Mar; 130:109843. View Abstract
21. Current evaluation and management of plastic bronchitis in the pediatric population. Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol. 2020 Mar; 130:109799. View Abstract
22. Association of a Multidisciplinary Care Approach With the Quality of Care After Pediatric Tracheostomy. JAMA Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2019 Nov 01; 145(11):1035-1042. View Abstract
23. Preoperative augmentative and alternative communication enhancement in pediatric tracheostomy. Laryngoscope. 2020 07; 130(7):1817-1822. View Abstract
24. Intraoperative Ultrasound for Localization and Removal of an Oropharyngeal Wire Grill-Brush Bristle. Ann Otol Rhinol Laryngol. 2019 Jul; 128(7):681-684. View Abstract
25. Standardization of pediatric tracheostomy care with "Go-bags". Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol. 2019 Jun; 121:154-156. View Abstract
26. Evaluation of Aspiration in Infants With Laryngomalacia and Recurrent Respiratory and Feeding Difficulties. JAMA Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2019 02 01; 145(2):146-151. View Abstract
27. Prevalence of voice disturbances in pediatric airway patients: Are we missing anything? Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol. 2019 Mar; 118:59-61. View Abstract
28. Risk Factors for Multiple Hemorrhages Following Tonsil Surgery in Children. Laryngoscope. 2019 12; 129(12):2765-2770. View Abstract
29. Pediatric vincristine-related vocal fold paralysis. Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol. 2018 11; 114:166-169. View Abstract
30. Does Clarithromycin Cause Hearing Loss? A 12-Year Review of Clarithromycin Therapy for Nontuberculous Mycobacterial Lymphadenitis in Children. Ann Otol Rhinol Laryngol. 2018 Oct; 127(10):687-693. View Abstract
31. A standardized, closed-loop system for monitoring pediatric tracheostomy-related adverse events. Laryngoscope. 2018 10; 128(10):2419-2424. View Abstract
32. International Pediatric Otolaryngology Group: Consensus guidelines on the diagnosis and management of type I laryngeal clefts. Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol. 2017 Oct; 101:51-56. View Abstract
33. Tracheostomy in Infants and Children. Respir Care. 2017 Jun; 62(6):799-825. View Abstract
34. Routine airway surveillance in pediatric tracheostomy patients. Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol. 2017 Jun; 97:1-4. View Abstract
35. Use of a urology stone basket for removal of subglottic foreign bodies. Laryngoscope. 2017 10; 127(10):2396-2398. View Abstract
36. Teratoma of the neonatal head and neck: A 41-year experience. Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol. 2017 Jun; 97:66-71. View Abstract
37. The Edematous and Erythematous Airway Does Not Denote Pathologic Gastroesophageal Reflux. J Pediatr. 2017 04; 183:127-131. View Abstract
38. Characterizing mortality in pediatric tracheostomy patients. Laryngoscope. 2017 07; 127(7):1701-1706. View Abstract
39. Indications of pediatric tracheostomy over the last 30 years: Has anything changed? Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol. 2016 Aug; 87:144-7. View Abstract
40. International Pediatric ORL Group (IPOG) laryngomalacia consensus recommendations. Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol. 2016 Jul; 86:256-61. View Abstract
41. Two-year mortality, complications, and healthcare use in children with medicaid following tracheostomy. Laryngoscope. 2016 11; 126(11):2611-2617. View Abstract
42. International Pediatric Otolaryngology Group (IPOG) consensus recommendations: Routine peri-operative pediatric tracheotomy care. Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol. 2016 Jul; 86:250-5. View Abstract
43. Usefulness of Upper Airway Endoscopy in the Evaluation of Pediatric Pulmonary Aspiration. JAMA Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2016 Apr; 142(4):339-43. View Abstract
44. Evolution of Surgical Approaches in the Management of Congenital Tracheal Stenosis: Single-Center Experience. World J Pediatr Congenit Heart Surg. 2016 Jan; 7(1):16-24. View Abstract
45. Management of Congenital Tracheal Stenosis. Pediatrics. 2015 Sep; 136(3):e660-9. View Abstract
46. Pediatric nodular fasciitis in the head and neck: evaluation and management. JAMA Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2015 Jan; 141(1):54-9. View Abstract
47. Laryngeal cleft: evaluation and management. Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol. 2014 Jun; 78(6):905-11. View Abstract
48. Minimally invasive approach to laryngeal cleft. Laryngoscope. 2013 Jan; 123(1):264-8. View Abstract
49. Thyrotropin and thyroid cancer diagnosis: a systematic review and dose-response meta-analysis. J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 2012 Aug; 97(8):2682-92. View Abstract
50. Robotic surgery in otolaryngology and head and neck surgery: a review. Minim Invasive Surg. 2012; 2012:286563. View Abstract
51. Laryngeal cleft. Adv Otorhinolaryngol. 2012; 73:95-100. View Abstract
52. Commentary on Relapsing Polychondritis-The Otorhinolaryngologist's Perspective. Pediatr Allergy Immunol Pulmonol. 2012 Mar; 25(1):41-43. View Abstract
53. A population of gamma-ray millisecond pulsars seen with the Fermi Large Area Telescope. Science. 2009 Aug 14; 325(5942):848-52. View Abstract
54. Detection of 16 gamma-ray pulsars through blind frequency searches using the Fermi LAT. Science. 2009 Aug 14; 325(5942):840-4. View Abstract
55. The Fermi Gamma-Ray Space Telescope discovers the pulsar in the young galactic supernova remnant CTA 1. Science. 2008 Nov 21; 322(5905):1218-21. View Abstract
56. Penetrating air gun wound in the neck. Auris Nasus Larynx. 2008 Sep; 35(3):426-8. View Abstract
57. Superior semicircular canal dehiscence presenting as postpartum vertigo. Otol Neurotol. 2006 Sep; 27(6):756-68. View Abstract
58. Feasibility of treating hearing disorders with stem cells: update. Ear Nose Throat J. 2004 Oct; 83(10):686, 688-9. View Abstract
59. Subglottic stenosis in Wegener's granulomatosis and the nitinol stent. Laryngoscope. 2003 Dec; 113(12):2222-4. View Abstract
60. Massive subcutaneous emphysema following routine endotracheal intubation. J Laryngol Otol. 2003 Nov; 117(11):899-901. View Abstract
61. Diagnosis and management of type 1 laryngeal cleft. Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol. 2003 Jun; 67(6):591-6. View Abstract
62. Management of a large bronchial haemangioma in an infant. Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol. 2003 Apr; 67(4):429-33. View Abstract
63. Translevator anal anomalies with cutaneous fistulae passing deep to the scrotum. J Pediatr Surg. 2002 Sep; 37(9):1326-9. View Abstract
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