Cervical and facial congenital cysts

Paediatric sialorrhea is associated with multiple neurodevelopmental conditions and disabilities, resulting in significant medical, social, emotional and practical consequences. Management of drooling is complex and nuanced. There are various medical, dental, speech pathology and surgical options available. What would be the most appropriate treatment combination for a particular child? Weighing up the risks and benefits of various treatment options as a multidisciplinary team will be discussed.

Infant Mental Health is an emerging critical subspecialty that has the potential to influence paediatric ENT practice. It is the understanding that what happens in the first 3 years of life has significant repercussions for future mental resilience and wellbeing. Many children with chronic conditions has poorer mental health throughout childhood and adulthood. Knowing some simple, basic, easily applicable Infant Mental Health skills can equip the paediatric ENT surgeon to provide a better care for each child.