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Paediatric versus adult pituitary adenomas
This retrospective study compares paediatric with adult patients undergoing pituitary adenoma surgery over a period of 26 years at a single institution. All surgeries were performed via a sublabial approach using the operating microscope. An endoscope was used occasionally for...
Rib grafts for mandibular reconstruction
Reconstruction of the mandible following ablation requires good bone stock to allow optimal function and the placement of dental implants. In the developed world, vascularised bony flaps are accepted as the gold standard but these may not be widely available...
Surgical management of refractory osteoradionecrosis
This is a French single-centre, 10-year experience of 55 surgical resection and reconstruction procedures. They claim an overall effectiveness rate of 92.3%. A total of 36 segmental and 19 marginal mandibulectomies were performed. A variety of free flaps were used,...
Microvascular free flap failures – looking beyond surgical technique
Microvascular free flaps are commonly used in reconstruction for head and neck defects. Failures of these flaps, however, are associated with a significant morbidity and mortality. Flap failures within the first 72 hours are commonly attributed to technical failure of...
Vestibular schwannoma surgery and inner ear injuries
Iatrogenic inner ear injury during vestibular schwannoma (VS) surgery ranges between 20% and 30% in the literature. However, there is no up-to-date quantification of such injuries, hence this study. The authors conducted a US-multicentre database search looking for patients who...Empathic consulting: elevating audiology through connection
A new course in empathic consulting helps audiologists deepen patient trust and engagement, focusing on emotional insight to improve care quality and consultation outcomes. Leightons and The Hearing Care Partnership have developed an innovative course focused on empathic consulting for...Canine hearing testing and the role of otoacoustic emission tests
Otoacoustic emissions testing is an accepted method of hearing testing in humans, but have you ever considered the situation in dogs? This article discusses deafness and hearing testing in dogs and the current role of OAE testing in this species....In conversation with Professor John Fenton
John Fenton, Republic of Ireland, has recently been appointed President of the Union Européene Des Médicins Spécialistes (UEMS) ORL or European Union of Medical Specialists ORL Section. We caught up with him to find out a little more about his...Music and single-sided deafness: challenges and solutions
Music is an integral part of many of our lives, providing entertainment, relaxation and a backing track to our past experiences. In this overview, Gemma Crundwell and David Baguley examine the impact of SSD on the perception of music and...Aided cortical assessment: uses in a paediatric hearing implant centre
When can an aided cortical assessment help decision making in a child’s hearing journey? In this article, the author demonstrates the application using an enlightening case study approach. A device, be it a conventional hearing aid or hearing implant, ideally,...Hearing, tinnitus and hyperacusis in the arts
Hearing loss, tinnitus and hyperacusis are discussed by David Baguley from the unique perspective of their depictions in literature, music, film and paintings. This article provides unusual and invaluable reflective opportunities for the patient-centred clinician! Audiologists and otologists understand hearing...
