Preface Pediatric Otolaryngology Harold S. Pine, MD, FAAP, FACS Editor The field of pediatric otolaryngology has a rich family tree. I have been fortunate enough to have met and been trained by some of those who make up the sturdy trunk of that tree. The authors of this issue represent the hardy branches from which the next generation of pediatric otolaryngologists is already blossoming. It is encouraging to see an ever- growing group of highly motivated individuals who have chosen to spend their profes- sional careers working with children and their ear, nose, and throat problems. The list of members in both ASPO (American Society of Pediatric Otolaryngology) and ESPO (Eu- ropean Society of Pediatric Otolaryngology) continues to grow. There are approximately 20 institutions offering pediatric otolaryngology fellowships around the United States. Even in developing countries, there are dedicated individuals who spend much of their time helping children with otolaryngologic issues. My training and travels have afforded me eye-opening experiences and the chance to meet and work with surgeons from around the world. A special thanks to the team at Great Ormond Street in London, the dedicated otolaryngologists in Israel, and the amazingly gifted surgeons from Vietnam. The articles have been written predominantly for the practicing pediatrician but I have no doubt there is worthwhile material for the general otolaryngologist as well as pediatric otolaryngologists. Those of us who take care of children are faced with the same routine kinds of cases but also a host of challenging perplexing problems eager for novel solutions. Indications for surgery continue to evolve. There are new guidelines to review in the articles on “Tonsillectomy and Adenoidectomy” as well as “Otitis Media and Ear Tubes.” We are learning more about the far-reaching implications of children with obstructive sleep apnea. Read the article on “Pediatric Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome” for a great review. Have your families ever asked about the benefits of cochlear implants? Read the article on “Pediatric Cochlear Implantation: Expanding Applications and Outcomes” and you will be armed with the latest outcomes research and an easy way to organize the host of benefits of implanting deaf children besides just giving them back the miracle of hearing. Hardly a day goes by in the clinic where Pediatr Clin N Am 60 (2013) xv–xvi http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.pcl.2013.05.001 pediatric.theclinics.com 0031-3955/13/$ – see front matter Ó 2013 Published by Elsevier Inc. Pediatric Otolaryngology