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Center for Pediatric Voice Disorders

Publications

The faculty members in the Center for Pediatric Voice Disorders at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center are active in developing publications and conducting research examining voice disorders and treatments:

Baker S, Kelchner L, Weinrich B, Lee L, Willging P, Cotton R, Zur K. Voice assessment and treatment considerations in pediatric laryngotracheal stenosis. In press. Journal of Voice.

Kelchner L, Horne J, Lee L, Klaben B, Stemple J, Adam S, Kereikas T, Levin L. Reliability of Speech-Language Pathologist and Otolaryngologist Ratings of Laryngeal Signs of Reflux in an Asymptomatic Population Using the Reflux Finding Score (RFS). In press. Journal of Voice.

Kelchner L, Toner M, Lee L. (2006). Effects of Prolonged Loud Reading on Normal Adolescent Male Voices. Language, Speech, and Hearing Services in the Schools, 37 (2), 96-103.

White DR, Hartley BEJ, Rutter MJ, Elluru RG, Cotton RT, Vijayasekaran S. (2006). Open excision of subglottic hemangiomas to avoid tracheostomy. Archives of otolaryngology--head & neck surgery, 132(2), 159-163.

Baker S, Davenport P, Sapienza C. (2005). Examination of training and detraining effects in expiratory muscles. Journal of Speech, Language, Hearing Research, 48(6), 1325 – 1333.

Weinrich B. (2005). Voice treatment for dysphonia following traumatic brain injury: A case study. Perspectives on Voice and Voice Disorders, 15(3), 18-21.

Weinrich B, Salz B, Hughes M. (2005). Aerodynamic measurements: Normative data for children ages 6:0 through 10:11 years. Journal of Voice, 19(3), 326-339.

White DR, Cotton RT, Bean JA, Rutter MJ (2005). Pediatric cricotracheal resection: surgical outcomes and risk factor analysis. Archives of otolaryngology - -head & neck surgery, 131(10), 896-899.

White DR, Preciado DA, Stamper B, Willging JP, et al. (2005). Airway reconstruction in pediatric burn patients. Otolaryngology --head and neck surgery: official journal of American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, 133(3), 362-365.

Johnson LB, Rutter MJ, Shott SR, Cotton RT. (2005). Acquired subglottic cysts in preterm infants. The Journal of Otolaryngology, 34(2), 75-78.

Thompson DM, Rutter MJ, Rudolph CD, Willging JP, Cotton RT. (2005). Altered laryngeal sensation: a potential cause of apnea of infancy. The Annals of otology, rhinology, and laryngology, 114(4), 258-263.

Boston M, Ruwe E, Duggins A, Willging JP. (2005). Internet use by parents of children undergoing outpatient otolaryngology procedures. Archives of otolaryngology--head & neck surgery, 131(8), 719-22.

Willging JP, Thompson DM. (2005). Pediatric FEESST: fiberoptic endoscopic evaluation of swallowing with sensory testing. Current gastroenterology reports, 7(3), 240-243.

Thompson DM, Rutter MJ, Rudolph CD, Willging JP, Cotton RT. (2005). Altered laryngeal sensation: a potential cause of apnea of infancy. The Annals of otology, rhinology, and laryngology, 114(4), 258-263.

Kalra M, Kimball TR, Daniels SR, LeMasters G,  et al. (2005). Structural cardiac changes as a predictor of respiratory complications after adenotonsillectomy for obstructive breathing during sleep in children. Sleep medicine, 6(3), 241-245.

Hoffman Ruddy B, Davenport P, Martin D, Baker S, Baylor J, Lehman J. (2004). Inspiratory Muscle Strength Training with Behavioral Therapy in a Case of a Rower with Exercise Induced Paradoxical Vocal Fold Dysfunction. International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology, 68(10).

Sapienza C, Hoffman Ruddy B, Baker S. (2004). Laryngeal Structure and Function in the Pediatric Larynx: Clinical Applications. Language, Speech, and Hearing in the Schools, 35(4), 299-307.

Kelchner L. (2004). Radiation safety during videofluoroscopy: The adult examination. Perspectives on Swallowing and Swallowing Disorders-American Speech Language and Hearing Association Special Interest Division 13 Publication (CEU eligible), Invited article; October edition.

Kelchner L. (2004). Vocal fatigue in individuals with unilateral vocal fold paralysis. Perspectives on Voice and Voice Disorders- American Speech Language and Hearing Association Special Interest Division 3 Publication (CEU eligible), Invited article; March edition.

Lee L, Stemple JC, Glaze L, Kelchner L. (2004). Quick Screen for Voice and supplementary documents for identifying pediatric voice disorders. Language, Speech, and Hearing Services in the Schools, 35 (4), 308-319.

Roy N, Weinrich B, Tanner K, Corbin-Lewis K, Stemple J. (2004). Replication, randomization, and clinical relevance: A response to Dworkin and colleagues. Journal of Speech, Language, & Hearing Research, 47(2), 358-365.

Lim LHY, Cotton RT, Azizkhan RG, Wood RE, Cohen AP, Rutter MJ. (2004). Complications of metallic stents in the pediatric airway. Otolaryngology -- head and neck surgery: official journal of American Academy of Otolaryngology -- Head and Neck Surgery, 131(4), 355-361.

Gupta A, Cotton RT, Rutter MJ. (2004). Pediatric suprastomal granuloma: management and treatment. Otolaryngology -- head and neck surgery: official journal of American Academy of Otolaryngology -- Head and Neck Surgery, 131(1), 21-25.

Rutter MJ, Cotton RT. (2004). The use of posterior cricoid grafting in managing isolated posterior glottic stenosis in children. Archives of otolaryngology -- head & neck surgery, 130(6), 737-739.

Miyamoto RC, Cotton RT, Rope AF, Hopkin RJ, et al. (2004). Association of anterior glottic webs with velocardiofacial syndrome (chromosome 22q11.2 deletion). Otolaryngology -- head and neck surgery: official journal of American Academy of Otolaryngology -- Head and Neck Surgery, 130(4), 415-417.

Rutter MJ, Willging JP, Cotton RT. (2004). Nonoperative management of complete tracheal rings. Archives of otolaryngology -- head & neck surgery, 130(4), 450-452.

Preciado DA, Cotton RT, Rutter MJ. (2004). Single-stage tracheal resection for severe tracheal stenosis in older children. International journal of pediatric otorhinolaryngology, 68(1), 1-6.

Preciado DA, Rutter MJ, Greenberg JM, Bahado-Singh R, Lambers D, Willging JP. (2004). Intrapartum management of severe fetal airway obstruction. The Journal of Otolaryngology, 33(5), 283-288.

Miller RS, Willging JP, Rutter MJ, Rookkapan K. (2004). Chronic esophageal foreign bodies in pediatric patients: a retrospective review. International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology, 68(3), 265-272.

Rutter MJ, Willging JP, Cotton RT. (2004). Nonoperative management of complete tracheal rings. Archives of otolaryngology -- head & neck surgery, 130(4), 450-452.

Baker S, Sapienza C, Davenport P, Martin D, Hoffman B, Woodson G. (2003). Inspiratory muscle strength training: A case of bilateral abductor vocal fold paralysis. Journal of Voice, 17, 384-394.

Baker S, Sapienza C, Collins S. (2003). Inspiratory muscle training in pediatric patients with vocal fold paralysis. International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology, 67, 413-416.

Kelchner L, Lee L, Stemple J. (2003). Laryngeal function and vocal fatigue after prolonged loud reading in individuals with unilateral vocal fold paralysis. Journal of Voice, 17(4), 513-528.

Lee L, Daughton S, Sheer S, Stemple J, Weinrich B, Miller-Seiler T, Goeller S, Levin L. (2003). Use of acupuncture for the treatment of adductor spasmodic dysphonia: A preliminary investigation. Journal of Voice, 17(3), 411-424.

Roy N, Weinrich B, Gray S, Tanner K, Stemple J, Sapienza C. (2003). Three treatments for teachers with voice disorders: A randomized clinical trial. Journal of Speech, Language, & Hearing Research, 46(3), 670-688.

Rutter MJ, Cotton RT, Azizkhan RG, Manning PB. (2003). Slide tracheoplasty for the management of complete tracheal rings. Journal of pediatric surgery, 38(6), 928-934.

Hartnick CJ, Brigger MT, Willging JP, Cotton RT, Myer III CM. (2003). Surgery for pediatric vocal cord paralysis: a retrospective review. The Annals of otology, rhinology, and laryngology, 112(1), 1-6.

Gold BD, Co J, Colletti RB, Euler AR, et al. (2003). What outcome measures are needed to assess gastroesophageal reflux disease in children? what study design is appropriate? what new knowledge is needed? Journal of pediatric gastroenterology and nutrition, 37(1), S72-75.

Willging JP. (2003). Velopharyngeal insufficiency. Current opinion in otolaryngology & head and neck surgery, 11(6), 452-455.

Miller CK, Willging JP. (2003). Advances in the evaluation and management of pediatric dysphagia. Current opinion in otolaryngology & head and neck surgery, 11(6), 442-446.

Lim LHY, Hartnick CJ, Willging JP. (2003). A rare case of combined type I and II first branchial sinus. Journal of pediatric surgery, 38(10), E12-13.

Willging JP, Wiatrak BJ. (2003). Harmonic scalpel tonsillectomy in children: a randomized prospective study. Otolaryngology -- head and neck surgery, 128(3), 318-325.

Willging CE, Semansky RM, Waitzkin H. (2003). State Mental Health Policy: New Mexico's Medicaid managed care waiver: organizing input from mental health consumers and advocates. Psychiatr Serv, 54(3), 289-291.

Hartnick CJ,  Brigger MT, Willging JP, Cotton RT, Myer CM III. (2003). Surgery for pediatric vocal cord paralysis: a retrospective review. The Annals of otology, rhinology, and laryngology, 112(1), 1-6.

Roy N, Weinrich B, Gray S, Tanner K, Toledo S, Dove H, Corbin-Lewis K, Stemple J. (2002). Voice amplification versus vocal hygiene for teachers with voice disorders: A treatment outcomes study. Journal of Speech, Language, & Hearing Research, 45(4), 625-638.

LeBorgne W, Weinrich B. (2002). Phonetogram changes for trained singers over a nine-month period of vocal training. Journal of Voice, 16(1), 37-43.

Weinrich B. (2002). Common voice disorders in children. Perspectives on Voice and Voice Disorders, 12(1), 13-16.

Coyle S, Weinrich B, Stemple J. (2001). Incidence of laryngeal pathology in a treatment seeking population. Journal of Voice, 15(3), 424-440.

Kelchner L. (2000). Vocal Fold Paralysis and Dysphagia. Case Study in Stemple, J. (Ed.) Voice Therapy, Clinical Studies. Second Edition. San Diego: Singular Press.

Kelchner L, Stemple J, Gerdeman B, Le Borgne W, Adam S. (1999). Etiology, pathophysiology, treatment choices, and voice results for unilateral adductor vocal fold paralysis: A three-year retrospective. Journal of Voice, 13(4), 592-601.

Kummer AW, Marsh JH. (1997). Pediatric voice and resonance disorders. In A Johnson and B Jacobson (Ed.), Medical Speech-Language Pathology: A Practitioner's Guide. New York, NY: Thieme.

Smith ME, Marsh JH, Cotton RT, Myer III CM. (1993). Voice problems after pediatric laryngotracheal reconstruction: videolaryngostroboscopic, acoustic, and perceptual assessment. International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology, 25, 173-181.