Journal Reviews

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Endoscopic stapes surgery - pearls and pitfalls

4 May 2021 | | Otology | Endoscopic ear surgery, Middle ear disease, Stapedotom, Surgical techniques

Endoscopic ear surgery has gained popularity in recent years with wide panoramic visualisation of the operative field one of its key strengths. This article summarises the approach, set-up and outcomes of patients undergoing endoscopic stapes surgery. A key step during...

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Facial nerve anatomy in the temporal bone

7 January 2021 | | Otology | Anatomy, Canal wall down, Facial nerve, Iatrogenic facial palsy, Middle ear, Multi-slice CT, Posterior tympanotomy

Knowledge of the facial nerve anatomy during otological surgery is crucial in avoiding an iatrogenic injury to the facial nerve. In this study, the authors investigated the anatomical relationship between the tympanic portion of the facial canal (FC) and the...

Titanium bobbins are prone to water penetration

1 November 2016 | | Middle ear ventilation, Swimming, Tympanostomy tube insertion

There is limited evidence that swimming with grommets increases ear infections and most clinicians advise swimming with ventilation tubes is acceptable. Concerns may persist especially among parents. This paper evaluates the amount of different liquids (soapy water, sea water, chlorinated...

Management of the ear in cleft lip and palate

1 November 2016 | | Cleft lip and palate, Ear tubes, Middle ear dysfunction

The management of patients with cleft lip and palate includes a focus on effective speech and language function. Poor eustachian tube function and middle ear dysfunction mean over 90% of children suffer from otitis media with effusion. This article provides...