Madhup K Chaurasia

Consultant ENT Surgeon

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust, UK.

Latest Contribution

An unrecognised anatomical variant which may help frontal sinus surgery

1 January 2019 | | Abscess, Classification, Frontal Sinus, Nasal Septum, Nasal Surgical Procedures, Prevalence, Sinusitis

Anatomic variants in the frontal sinus have significant implications in endoscopic sinus surgery. In this illustrative study, the authors describe a newly-observed anatomical variant – a mucosa lined prism‑shaped space between the most superior part of the nasal septum and...

A review of significant issues in the management of obstructive sleep apnoea in children

1 October 2018 | | Laryngology / Swallowing / Voice, Otology | Obstructive, Child, Sleep Apnea, Tonsillectomy, Treatment

There are considerable variations in the management of obstructive sleep apnoea in children and this suggests a need for more research and evidence-based information. In this review article, the authors address four key issues. Literature compares tonsillectomy with tonsillotomy, the...

Is a chest x-ray necessary in making urgent referrals for suspected head and neck cancer?

1 October 2018 | | Head and Neck, Rhinology / Sinus | Head And Neck, Mass Chest X-Ray, Neoplasms, Practice Guideline

The article presents an audit on urgent referrals for suspected head and neck cancer in 2144 patients. Only 8.6% of cases proved positive for head and neck cancer. The Scottish Referral Guidelines were adhered only in 55.1% of cases. Interestingly,...