Christopher Burgess

Consultant ENT Surgeon

Musgrove Park Hospital, Taunton, UK.

Latest Contribution

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Does endoscopic sinus surgery for chronic rhinosinusitis improve COPD?

3 November 2022 | | Rhinology / Sinus | asthma, COPD, Chronic rhinosinusitis, Endoscopic sinus surgery

Chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) can be associated with asthma, with a reported frequency of asthma in patients with CRS of up to 44%. COPD is another lung condition that can be associated with CRS. This longitudinal study reviewed the nasal and...

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Prophylactic gastrostomy tubes in advance of chemoradiotherapy for advanced head and neck malignancies – are they worthwhile?

2 September 2022 | | Head and Neck | Chemoradiation, Head and neck cancer, Prophylactic percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy, Tube dependence, Weight loss

It is well recognised that radical chemoradiotherapy (CRT) for head and neck cancers can significantly affect swallowing, especially if radiotherapy is delivered to the hypopharynx and/or both sides of the neck. As such, prophylactic gastrostomy tubes are often advocated in...

Coblation for laryngeal granulomas

5 July 2022 | | Laryngology / Swallowing / Voice | Intubation granuloma, Medical treatment, Radiofrequency, Recurrence

Laryngeal granulomas remain notorious for their tendency to recur after surgical removal. Although high rates of complete remission have been reported with use of the potassium-titanyl-phosphate (KTP) laser, this equipment is expensive and not available in all units performing ENT...