Christian Francom, MD

Publications

• Fairmont I, Tholen K, Hanson R, Patterson B, Herrmann B, Francom C. The presence of a submucous cleft palate in patients with isolated cleft lip and middle ear dysfunction. Am J Otolaryngol. 2024 Jul-Aug;45(4):104281. PubMed PMID: 38604103
• Jáuregui EJ, Zhu A, Tong S, Prager J, Francom CR. Prospective evaluation of nasal septal perforation repair with absorbable plate and temporalis fascia in early adolescent patients. Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol. 2024 Aug;183:112044. PubMed PMID: 39029310
• Lyttle BD, Derderian SC, Neuberger I, Behrendt NJ, Pickett-Nairne K, Francom CR, Liechty KW, Meyers ML. Comparison of best landmarks for calculating fetal jaw measurements by ultrasound and MRI in micrognathia. Pediatr Radiol. 2024 Oct;54(11):1850-1861. PubMed PMID: 39179930
• Heilingoetter AL, See GB, Brookes J, Campisi P, Cervantes SS, Chadha NK, Chelius D, Chen D, Chun B, Cunningham MJ, D'Souza JN, Din T, Dzongodza T, Francom C, Gallagher TQ, Gerber ME, Gorelik M, Goudy S, Graham ME, Hartley B, Hazkani I, Hong P, Hsu WC, Isaac A, Jatana KR, Johnston DR, Kabagenyi F, Kazahaya K, Koempel J, Leboulanger N, Luscan R, Maurrasse SE, Mercier E, Peer S, Preciado D, Rahbar R, Rastatter J, Richter G, Rosenblatt SD, Shay SG, Sheyn A, Tassew Y, Walz PC, Whigham AS, Wiedermann JP, Yeung J, Maddalozzo J. Comprehensive management and classification of first branchial cleft anomalies: An International Pediatric Otolaryngology Group (IPOG) consensus statement. Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol. 2024 Nov;186:112095. PubMed PMID: 39278130
• Santos-Cortez RLP, Gomez HZ, Elling CL, Mayher L, Diala OR, Gardner C, Willford K, Zamora VC, Agyepong A, Lee NK, Green KK, Darr OA, Wine TM, Francom CR, Larson ED, Gitomer SA, Schell AE, Frank DN, Friedman NR, Herrmann BW. APOBR Is Downregulated in EBV Tonsils of Children with Obstructive Sleep-Disordered Breathing. Genes (Basel). 2024 Oct 14;15(10). PubMed PMID: 39457448
• Kalmanson O, Francom C, Darr O, Hamilton S. Pediatric cholesteatoma associated with congenital aural atresia and stenosis. Am J Otolaryngol. 2023 Nov-Dec;44(6):103986. PubMed PMID: 37459737
• Jellins T, Hill M, Prager JD, Francom CR, Chan CM, Schneider KW, Sharma A, Herrmann BW. Pediatric head and neck manifestations associated with multiple endocrine neoplasia syndromes. Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol. 2023 Oct;173:111703. PubMed PMID: 37604101
• Endoscopic Resection of Forehead Arteriovenous Malformation. CSurgeries. https://csurgeries.com/video/endoscopic-resection-of-forehead-arteriovenous-malformation/; Jauragui, E, Hirsch, S., and Francom, C. December 13, 2023.
• Darr, OA, Francom, CR. Congenital Malformations of the Head and Neck. ENT Secrets, 5th Ed. Ch 52.
• Cass ND, Hebbe AL, Meier MR, Kaizer AM, Kalmanson OA, Stevens C, Tholen KE, Haville S, Handley E, Francom CR, Herrmann BW. Pediatric Primary Tympanoplasty Outcomes With Autologous and Non-autologous Grafts. Otol Neurotol. 2022 Jan 1;43(1):94-100. PubMed PMID: 34510118
• Tholen K, Kalmanson O, Francom CR, Prager JD. Tonsillectomy and hematologic malignancy: Should routine pediatric tonsillectomy specimens be sent to pathology?. Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol. 2021 Dec;151:110924. PubMed PMID: 34597876
• Zaretsky M, Brockel M, Derderian SC, Francom C, Wood C. A Graceful EXIT impeded by obstetrical complications. BMJ Case Rep. 2021 Feb 5;14(2). PubMed PMID: 33547119
• Rodriguez KD, Schneider KW, Suttman A, Garrington T, Jellins T, Tholen K, Francom CR, Herrmann BW. Pediatric Head and Neck Tumors Associated with Li-Fraumeni Syndrome. Ann Otol Rhinol Laryngol. 2021 May 10;:34894211014786. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 33971750
• Francom CR, Javia LR, Wolter NE, Lee GS, Wine T, Morrissey T, Papsin BC, Peyton JM, Matava CT, Volk MS, Prager JD, Propst EJ. Pediatric laryngoscopy and bronchoscopy during the COVID-19 pandemic: A four-center collaborative protocol to improve safety with perioperative management strategies and creation of a surgical tent with disposable drapes. Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol. 2020 Jul;134:110059. PubMed PMID: 32339971
• Ghadersohi S, Francom CR, Prager JD. Non-accidental trauma presenting with nasal septal hematoma or abscess. Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol. 2020 Dec;139:110460. PubMed PMID: 33091809
• Wootten CT, Belcher R, Francom CR, Prager JD. Aerodigestive Programs Enhance Outcomes in Pediatric Patients. Otolaryngol Clin North Am. 2019 Oct;52(5):937-948. PubMed PMID: 31400814
• Francom CR, Leoniak SM, Lovell MA, Herrmann BW. Head and neck pleomorphic myxoid liposarcoma in a child with Li-Fraumeni syndrome. Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol. 2019 Aug;123:191-194. PubMed PMID: 31129458

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Specialty Information

• Pediatric Otolaryngology, Board Certification