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The authors present information regarding the clinical diagnosis of the genetic disorder CHARGE syndrome. They describe major characteristics such as ocular coloboma, choanal atresia, and cranial nerve abnormalities, and minor characteristics such as congenital heart defects, genital hypoplasia, and renal anomalies. They also describe additional identified characteristics not directly related to diagnosis but which might be helpful in the successful management of the disorder.

The article focuses on a study which investigated the value of pediatric endocrinology referral of children with nonspecific symptoms, such as weight gain, fatigue and failure to thrive.

Reports that ingestion of caustic household substances is more likely in small boys than girls, according to a study conducted by researchers from Australia. Diagnostic esophagoscopy underwent by the majority of pediatric patients; Percentage of patients who sustained significant esophageal injuries requiring interventional esophagoscopy; Consideration of respiratory symptoms as potentially serious.