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Robin Cotton, MD

Director, Aerodigestive and Sleep Center Professor, Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery

Education/Credentials
  • Medical Degree: University of Cambridge
Contact Information
Research Interests

Laryngotracheal Reconstruction:The primary objective of this research is to study the effect of autogenous cartilage and irradiated cartilage grafts to the larynx and trachea of growing primates for its application to laryngotracheal reconstruction in children.Rhinomanometric Measurements in Children:The primary objective of this research is to document nasal physiology and nasal cycle in children and to document abnormal patterns of nasal breathing in children in relation to abnormalities of craniofacial...

Peer Reviewed Publications

Balakrishnan, Karthik; Sidell, Douglas R; Bauman, Nancy M; Bellia-Munzon, Gaston F; Boesch, R Paul; Bromwich, Matthew; Cofer, Shelagh A; Daines, Cori; de Alarcon, Alessandro; Garabedian, Nöel; Hart, Catherine K; Ida, Jonathan B; Leboulanger, Nicolas; Manning, Peter B; Mehta, Deepak K; Monnier, Philippe; Myer, Charles M; Prager, Jeremy D; Preciado, Diego; Propst, Evan J; Rahbar, Reza; Russell, John; Rutter, Michael J; Thierry, Briac; Thompson, Dana M; Torre, Michele; Varela, Patricio; Vijayasekaran, Shyan; White, David R; Wineland, Andre M; Wood, Robert E; Wootten, Christopher T; Zur, Karen; Cotton, Robin T 2019. Outcome measures for pediatric laryngotracheal reconstruction: International consensus statement. The Laryngoscope, 129 1, 244-255

Dahl, John P; Coppess, Steven; Propst, Evan J; Snoap, Adam; Parikh, Sanjay R; Inglis, Andrew F; Cotton, Robin T; Johnson, Kaalan 2019. Development of a Modern Pediatric Airway Reference Tool. The Laryngoscope, ,

Propst, Evan J; Wolter, Nikolaus E; Ishman, Stacey L; Balakrishnan, Karthik; Deonarain, Ashley R; Mehta, Deepak; Zalzal, George; Pransky, Seth M; Roy, Soham; Myer, Charles M; Torre, Michele; Johnson, Romaine F; Ludemann, Jeffrey P; Derkay, Craig S; Chun, Robert H; Hong, Paul; Molter, David W; Prager, Jeremy D; Nguyen, Lily H P; Rutter, Michael J; Myer, Charles M; Zur, Karen B; Sidell, Douglas R; Johnson, Liane B; Cotton, Robin T; Hart, Catherine K; Willging, J Paul; Zdanski, Carlton J; Manoukian, John J; Lam, Derek J; Bauman, Nancy M; Gantwerker, Eric A; Husein, Murad; Inglis, Andrew F; Green, Glenn E; Javia, Luv Ram; Schraff, Scott; Soma, Marlene A; Deutsch, Ellen S; Sobol, Steven E; Ida, Jonathan B; Choi, Sukgi; Uwiera, Trina C; Shah, Udayan K; White, David R; Wootten, Christopher T; El-Hakim, Hamdy; Bromwich, Matthew A; Richter, Gresham T; Vijayasekaran, Shyan; Smith, Marshall E; Vaccani, Jean-Philippe; Hartnick, Christopher J; Faucett, Erynne A 2019. Competency-Based Assessment Tool for Pediatric Tracheotomy: International Modified Delphi Consensus. The Laryngoscope, ,

Boesch, R Paul; Balakrishnan, Karthik; Acra, Sari; Benscoter, Dan T; Cofer, Shelagh A; Collaco, Joseph M; Dahl, John P; Daines, Cori L; DeAlarcon, Alessandro; DeBoer, Emily M; Deterding, Robin R; Friedlander, Joel A; Gold, Benjamin D; Grothe, Rayna M; Hart, Catherine K; Kazachkov, Mikhail; Lefton-Greif, Maureen A; Miller, Claire Kane; Moore, Paul E; Pentiuk, Scott; Peterson-Carmichael, Stacey; Piccione, Joseph; Prager, Jeremy D; Putnam, Philip E; Rosen, Rachel; Rutter, Michael J; Ryan, Matthew J; Skinner, Margaret L; Torres-Silva, Cherie; Wootten, Christopher T; Zur, Karen B; Cotton, Robin T; Wood, Robert E 2018. Structure and Functions of Pediatric Aerodigestive Programs: A Consensus Statement. Pediatrics, 141 3,

Lynch, Phillip C; Cotton, Robin W 2018. Determination of the possible number of genotypes which can contribute to DNA mixtures: Non-computer assisted deconvolution should not be attempted for greater than two person mixtures. Forensic science international. Genetics, 37 , 235-240

Smith, David F; de Alarcon, Alessandro; Jefferson, Niall D; Tabangin, Meredith E; Rutter, Michael J; Cotton, Robin T; Hart, Catherine K 2018. Short- versus Long-term Stenting in Children with Subglottic Stenosis Undergoing Laryngotracheal Reconstruction. Otolaryngology--head and neck surgery : official journal of American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, 158 2, 375-380

Smith, Matthew M; Cotton, Robin T 2018. Diagnosis and management of laryngotracheal stenosis. Expert review of respiratory medicine, 12 8, 709-717

Bergeron, Mathieu; Cohen, Aliza P; Cotton, Robin T 2017. The Management of Cyanotic Spells in Children with Oesophageal Atresia. Frontiers in pediatrics, 5 , 106

Schweiger, Cláudia; Hart, Catherine K; Cotton, Robin T; Rutter, Michael J 2017. Inverting suprastomal granulomas. The Laryngoscope, 127 12, 2883-2885

Cotton, Robin W; Fisher, Matthew B 2015. Review: Properties of sperm and seminal fluid, informed by research on reproduction and contraception. Forensic science international. Genetics, ,

de Alarcón, Alessandro; Osborn, Alexander J; Tabangin, Meredith E; Cohen, Aliza P; Hart, Catherine K; Cotton, Robin T; Rutter, Michael J 2015. Laryngotracheal Cleft Repair in Children With Complex Airway Anomalies. JAMA otolaryngology-- head & neck surgery, 141 9, 828-33

Cotton, Robin T; deAlarcón, Alessandro 2014. 50 years ago in the Journal of Pediatrics: the problem of detubating an infant with a tracheostomy. The Journal of pediatrics, 165 3, 446

Osborn, Alexander J; de Alarcon, Alessandro; Tabangin, Meredith E; Miller, Claire K; Cotton, Robin T; Rutter, Michael J 2014. Swallowing function after laryngeal cleft repair: more than just fixing the cleft. The Laryngoscope, 124 8, 1965-9

Sidell, Douglas R; Nassar, Michel; Cotton, Robin T; Zeitels, Steven M; de Alarcon, Alessandro 2014. High-dose sublesional bevacizumab (avastin) for pediatric recurrent respiratory papillomatosis. The Annals of otology, rhinology, and laryngology, 123 3, 214-21

Hennekens, Catherine M; Cooper, Elyse S; Cotton, Robin W; Grgicak, Catherine M 2013. The effects of differential extraction conditions on the premature lysis of spermatozoa. Journal of forensic sciences, 58 3, 744-52

Osborn, Alexander J; de Alarcón, Alessandro; Hart, Catherine K; Cotton, Robin T; Rutter, Michael J 2013. Tracheocutaneous fistula closure in the pediatric population: should secondary closure be the standard of care? Otolaryngology--head and neck surgery : official journal of American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, 149 5, 766-71

Bregu, Joli; Conklin, Danielle; Coronado, Elisse; Terrill, Margaret; Cotton, Robin W; Grgicak, Catherine M 2012. Analytical Thresholds and Sensitivity: Establishing RFU Thresholds for Forensic DNA Analysis. Journal of forensic sciences, ,

Propst, Evan J; Prager, Jeremy D; Meinzen-Derr, Jareen; Clark, Stacey L; Cotton, Robin T; Rutter, Michael J 2011. Pediatric tracheal reconstruction using cadaveric homograft. Archives of otolaryngology--head & neck surgery, 137 6, 583-90

Cotton, Robin T; Cohen, Aliza P 2010. Eco-conservation and healthcare ethics: a call to action. The Laryngoscope, 120 1, 4-8

Grgicak, Catherine M; Urban, Zena M; Cotton, Robin W 2010. Investigation of reproducibility and error associated with qPCR methods using Quantifiler® Duo DNA quantification kit. Journal of forensic sciences, 55 5, 1331-9

Prager, Jeremy D; Hopkins, Brandon S; Propst, Evan J; Shott, Sally R; Cotton, Robin T 2010. Oropharyngeal stenosis: a complication of multilevel, single-stage upper airway surgery in children. Archives of otolaryngology--head & neck surgery, 136 11, 1111-5

Burrow, T Andrew; Saal, Howard M; de Alarcon, Alessandro; Martin, Lisa J; Cotton, Robin T; Hopkin, Robert J 2009. Characterization of congenital anomalies in individuals with choanal atresia. Archives of otolaryngology--head & neck surgery, 135 6, 543-7

Hart, Catherine K; Richter, Gresham T; Cotton, Robin T; Rutter, Michael J 2009. Arytenoid prolapse: a source of obstruction following laryngotracheoplasty. Otolaryngology--head and neck surgery : official journal of American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, 140 5, 752-6

Propst, Evan J; Lin, Erica P; Istaphanous, George K; Boesch, R Paul; Ryckman, Frederick C; Cotton, Robin T; Rutter, Michael J 2009. Management of traumatic tracheobronchial separation in a teenager using a fabricated extra-long endotracheal tube. International journal of pediatric otorhinolaryngology, 73 8, 1163-7

White, David R; Bravo, Miguel; Vijayasekaran, Shyan; Rutter, Michael J; Cotton, Robin T; Elluru, Ravindhra G 2009. Laryngotracheoplasty as an alternative to tracheotomy in infants younger than 6 months. Archives of otolaryngology--head & neck surgery, 135 5, 445-7

Johnson, Romaine F; Rutter, Michael; Cotton, Robin; Vijayasekeran, Shyan; White, David 2008. Cricotracheal resection in children 2 years of age and younger. The Annals of otology, rhinology, and laryngology, 117 2, 110-2

Koempel, Jeffrey A; Cotton, Robin T 2008. History of pediatric laryngotracheal reconstruction. Otolaryngologic clinics of North America, 41 5, 825-35, vii

Johnson, Liane B; Cotton, Robin T; Rutter, Michael J 2007. Management of symptomatic tracheal pouches. International journal of pediatric otorhinolaryngology, 71 4, 527-31

Schraff, Scott A; Zur, Karen B; Jacobs, Ian; Darrow, David H; Cotton, Robin T; Rutter, Mike J 2007. The clinical relevance of the submucosal cricoid cleft. International journal of pediatric otorhinolaryngology, 71 7, 1099-104

Stern, Yoram; Felipovich, Alexandra; Cotton, Robin T; Segal, Karl 2007. Immunocompetency in children with recurrent respiratory papillomatosis: prospective study. The Annals of otology, rhinology, and laryngology, 116 3, 169-71

Azizkhan, Richard G; Rutter, Michael J; Cotton, Robin T; Lim, Lynn H Y; Cohen, Aliza P; Mason, Jennifer L 2006. Lymphatic malformations of the tongue base. Journal of pediatric surgery, 41 7, 1279-84

Baker, Susan; Kelchner, Lisa; Weinrich, Barbara; Lee, Linda; Willging, Paul; Cotton, Robin; Zur, Karen 2006. Pediatric laryngotracheal stenosis and airway reconstruction: a review of voice outcomes, assessment, and treatment issues. Journal of voice : official journal of the Voice Foundation, 20 4, 631-41

Boston, Mark; Rutter, Michael; Myer, Charles M; Cotton, Robin T 2006. Airway reconstruction in children with recurrent respiratory papillomatosis. International journal of pediatric otorhinolaryngology, 70 6, 1097-101

Burkart, Collin M; Myer, Charles M; Cotton, Robin T; Rutter, Michael J 2006. Management of incidental thyroglossal duct cysts during laryngotracheal reconstruction. International journal of pediatric otorhinolaryngology, 70 5, 875-8

Horsman, Katie M; Hickey, Jeffrey A; Cotton, Robin W; Landers, James P; Maddox, Lewis O 2006. Development of a human-specific real-time PCR assay for the simultaneous quantitation of total genomic and male DNA. Journal of forensic sciences, 51 4, 758-65

Vijayasekaran, Shyan; Sances, Richard; Cotton, Robin; Elluru, Ravindhra G 2006. Changes in the cricoarytenoid joint induced by intubation in neonates. Archives of otolaryngology--head & neck surgery, 132 12, 1342-5

Vijayasekaran, Shyan; White, David R; Hartley, Benjamin E J; Rutter, Michael J; Elluru, Ravindhra G; Cotton, Robin T 2006. Open excision of subglottic hemangiomas to avoid tracheostomy. Archives of otolaryngology--head & neck surgery, 132 2, 159-63

Bravo, Miguel; White, David; Miles, Lili; Cotton, Robin 2005. Adenomatoid odontogenic tumor mimicking a dentigerous cyst. International journal of pediatric otorhinolaryngology, 69 12, 1685-8

Johnson, Liane B; Rutter, Michael J; Shott, Sally R; Cotton, Robin T 2005. Acquired subglottic cysts in preterm infants. The Journal of otolaryngology, 34 2, 75-8

Thompson, Dana M; Rutter, Michael J; Rudolph, Colin D; Willging, J Paul; Cotton, Robin T 2005. Altered laryngeal sensation: a potential cause of apnea of infancy. The Annals of otology, rhinology, and laryngology, 114 4, 258-63

White, David R; Cotton, Robin T; Bean, Judy A; Rutter, Michael J 2005. Pediatric cricotracheal resection: surgical outcomes and risk factor analysis. Archives of otolaryngology--head & neck surgery, 131 10, 896-9

White, David R; Preciado, Diego A; Stamper, Becky; Willging, J Paul; Myer, Charles M; Cotton, Robin T; Rutter, Michael J 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, 362-5

Gupta, Akash; Cotton, Robin T; Rutter, Michael J 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, 21-5

Lim, Lynne H Y; Cotton, Robin T; Azizkhan, Richard G; Wood, Robert E; Cohen, Aliza P; Rutter, Michael J 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, 355-61

Miyamoto, R Christopher; Cotton, Robin T; Rope, Alan F; Hopkin, Robert J; Cohen, Aliza P; Shott, Sally R; Rutter, Michael J 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, 415-7

Preciado, Diego; Cotton, Robin T; Rutter, Michael J 2004. Single-stage tracheal resection for severe tracheal stenosis in older children. International journal of pediatric otorhinolaryngology, 68 1, 1-6

Rutter, Michael J; Cotton, Robin T 2004. The use of posterior cricoid grafting in managing isolated posterior glottic stenosis in children. Archives of otolaryngology--head & neck surgery, 130 6, 737-9

Rutter, Michael J; Willging, J Paul; Cotton, Robin T 2004. Nonoperative management of complete tracheal rings. Archives of otolaryngology--head & neck surgery, 130 4, 450-2

Cotton, Robin W; Word, Charlotte J 2003. Commentary on: Thompson WC, Taroni F, Aitken CGG. How the probability of a false positive affects the value of DNA evidence. J Forensic Sci 2003;48(1):47-54. Journal of forensic sciences, 48 5, 1200; author reply 1

Hartnick, Christopher J; Brigger, Matthew T; Willging, J Paul; Cotton, Robin T; Myer, Charles M 2003. Surgery for pediatric vocal cord paralysis: a retrospective review. The Annals of otology, rhinology, and laryngology, 112 1, 1-6

Moore, Brian A; Rutter, Michael J; Cotton, Robin; Werkhaven, Jay 2003. Maffucci's syndrome and cartilaginous neoplasms of the trachea. Otolaryngology--head and neck surgery : official journal of American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, 128 4, 583-6

Rutter, Michael J; Cotton, Robin T; Azizkhan, Richard G; Manning, Peter B 2003. Slide tracheoplasty for the management of complete tracheal rings. Journal of pediatric surgery, 38 6, 928-34

Amin, Raouf S; Kimball, Thomas R; Bean, Judy A; Jeffries, Jenny L; Willging, J Paul; Cotton, Robin T; Witt, Sandra A; Glascock, Betty J; Daniels, Steven R 2002. Left ventricular hypertrophy and abnormal ventricular geometry in children and adolescents with obstructive sleep apnea. American journal of respiratory and critical care medicine, 165 10, 1395-9

Donnelly, Lane F; Fleck, Robert J; Pacharn, Preeyacha; Ziegler, Matthew A; Fricke, Bradley L; Cotton, Robin T 2002. Aberrant subclavian arteries: cross-sectional imaging findings in infants and children referred for evaluation of extrinsic airway compression. AJR. American journal of roentgenology, 178 5, 1269-74

Fleck, Robert J; Pacharn, Preeyacha; Fricke, Bradley L; Ziegler, Matthew A; Cotton, Robin T; Donnelly, Lane F 2002. Imaging findings in pediatric patients with persistent airway symptoms after surgery for double aortic arch. AJR. American journal of roentgenology, 178 5, 1275-9

Hartnick, Christopher J; Giambra, Barbara K; Bissell, Cynthia; Fitton, Cynthia M; Cotton, Robin T; Parsons, Susan K 2002. Final validation of the Pediatric Tracheotomy Health Status Instrument (PTHSI). Otolaryngology--head and neck surgery : official journal of American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, 126 3, 228-33

Hartnick, Christopher J; Liu, James H; Cotton, Robin T; Rudolph, Colin 2002. Subglottic stenosis complicated by allergic esophagitis: case report. The Annals of otology, rhinology, and laryngology, 111 1, 57-60

Hartnick, Christopher J; Rutter, Michael; Lang, Florian; Willging, J Paul; Cotton, Robin T 2002. Congenital high airway obstruction syndrome and airway reconstruction: an evolving paradigm. Archives of otolaryngology--head & neck surgery, 128 5, 567-70

Stern, Yoram; Feinmesser, Rafael; Collins, Michael; Shott, Sally R; Cotton, Robin T 2002. Bilateral submandibular gland excision with parotid duct ligation for treatment of sialorrhea in children: long-term results. Archives of otolaryngology--head & neck surgery, 128 7, 801-3

Fricke, Bradley L; Abbott, M Bret; Donnelly, Lane F; Dardzinski, Bernard J; Poe, Stacy A; Kalra, Maninder; Amin, Raouf S; Cotton, Robin T . Upper airway volume segmentation analysis using cine MRI findings in children with tracheostomy tubes. Korean journal of radiology : official journal of the Korean Radiological Society, 8 6, 506-11