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Dental implant rehabilitation in fibula free flaps

1 February 2018 | Fibula, Implants, Reconstruction
The fibula free flap was first described in 1975 and since then has gone on to become the gold standard technique for reconstruction of longer spans in the mandible or maxilla. It is a reliable flap that affords good quality...

Measuring the ‘impact’ of preoperative immunonutrition

1 September 2018 | | head and neck cancer, head and neck surgery, immunonutrition, length of hospital stay, wound infections
Using preoperative nutritional supplements as part of ‘enhanced recovery’ in surgical patients is not a new concept. This interesting paper looks at the latest development in optimising patients undergoing head and neck oncological surgery. Immunonutrition (Nestle’s ‘Oral Impact’ in this...

Pomegranate juice as an otoprotective agent

1 November 2014 | | ENTA - Otology
Chemotherapeutic agents such as cisplatin, given alongside irradiation, offer a survival advantage in head and neck cancer. Some patients often complain bitterly about side-effects of their treatment, one of which is ototoxicity. In this paper, the authors propose the use...
Journal of Voice journal cover

Long-term voice outcomes following transoral laser surgery versus radiotherapy for early laryngeal cancers

1 September 2019 | | ENTA - Laryngology / Swallowing / Voice | Laryngeal cancer treatment, Laser microsurgery, Quality of life, Radiation therapy, Voice outcome
The oncological outcomes of transoral laser microsurgery (TOLM) for early laryngeal cancers are well-known to be very similar to radiation therapy (RT). The functional outcomes associated with each treatment modality are therefore of significant interest. This study is reported to...
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Gastrostomy tube dependence following TORS

2 March 2022 | | ENTA - Head & Neck | Functional outcomes, Gastrostomy tube, Nasogastric tube, Oropharyngeal cancer, Transoral robotic surgery
Transoral robotic surgery (TORS) for oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma (OPSCC) is now a well-established treatment modality for early (T1-T2) disease. Accumulating evidence suggests that one of its main benefits relative to conventional chemoradiotherapy is superior long-term functional outcome, especially with...

Semi implantable bone conduction devices: challenges and developments

6 June 2017 | | ENTA - Audiology - Paediatric, ENTA - Audiology - Adult, ENTA - Auditory Implants, ENTA - ENT, ENTA - Otology, ENTA - Paediatrics
Bone conduction mechanisms and history of bone conduction aids Bone conduction hearing devices work by stimulating hair cells via the bone conduction hearing pathways. These pathways are less well understood than the air conduction pathways, but recent research has shown...

Human immunodeficiency virus and hearing impairment

1 July 2017 | | ENTA - Audiology - Adult, ENTA - Audiology - Diagnostic, ENTA - Audiology - Paediatric, ENTA - Otology
With an estimated 36.7 million individuals living with HIV / AIDS and literature reporting that these conditions contribute to hearing loss, it is surprising that more focus and resources are not employed to tackle this major hearing health concern. Yolandé...

A binaural detection task that reveals deficits in listeners having ‘slight’ or ‘hidden’ hearing loss

1 March 2018 | | ENTA - Audiology - Adult, ENTA - Audiology - Diagnostic
The association of degraded binaural processing in adults with clinically defined ‘slight’ or ‘hidden’ high frequency hearing loss is of great interest to clinicians if it can be measured. Leslie R Bernstein and Constantine Trahiotis share their findings in measurements...

Botulinum toxin injection in spasmodic dysphonia

1 May 2018 | | ENTA - Laryngology / Swallowing / Voice
Spasmodic dysphonia is a rare neurological voice disorder, which is often missed by the inexperienced ear. There is no laboratory test or investigation to diagnose this condition therefore, it is best diagnosed by listening to the patient’s voice. Laryngeal endoscopy...

The role of public health in addressing age-related hearing loss

1 November 2017 | | ENTA - Audiology - Adult, ENTA - Audiology - Diagnostic
Prevention and treatment of hearing loss needs to be viewed through a public health lens, but what does that look like? Kelly Reavis and colleagues explain the steps to addressing hearing healthcare from a public health perspective and why this...

BAAP Mid-Year Symposium 2024: A Neurology-Neurotology Interface

27 September 2024
British Association of Audiovestibular Physicians (BAAP) held its mid-year symposium virtually, attracting a global audience of audiovestibular and neurology professionals. Organised by Professor Soumit Dasgupta, Chair of the BAAP Education Committee, the half-day event focused on the complex interface between neurology and neurotology, specifically addressing neurodegenerative disorders and their impact on balance.

From the editor JanFeb 2021

7 January 2021 |
Declan Costello, MA, MBBS, FRCS(ORL-HNS), Editor, ENT & Audiology News; Consultant Ear, Nose and Throat Surgeon, Wexham Park Hospital, Slough, Berkshire, UK. E: d.costello@nhs.net The year 2020 will go down in history as one of the most traumatic ever seen...