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Daflon – a new way to treat idiopathic epistaxis

1 September 2019 | | Head and Neck, Maxillofacial Surgery
Epistaxis is a common ENT emergency and most cases are idiopathic. Flavonoids are natural substances with variable phenolic structures that are found in fruit and vegetables and take effect on blood vessels. Daflon is proposed to control epistaxis by “improving...

John Russell’s invitation to the 7th Congress of European ORL-HNS

11 May 2023
In his invitation to attend, Congress President John Russell celebrates the confederation’s role in providing one voice for otorhinolaryngology – head and neck surgery in Europe and beyond.

Balloons – more complicated than first thought?

1 March 2019 | | Rhinology / Sinus, Skull Base Surgery | balloon sinuplasty, cerebrospinal fluid leak, chronic rhinosinusitis, endoscopic sinus surgery, functional endoscopic sinus surgery, pneumocephalus, sinus surgery, sinusitis
This study describes the complications seen after balloon sinuplasty (BSP) - a commonly performed procedure (particularly in the USA where it is often performed as an office procedure) versus traditional functional endoscopic sinus surgery (FESS). The data source was a...

A novel way to reduce postoperative nausea and vomiting

1 January 2019 | | complications, functional endoscopic sinus surgery, incidence, lidocaine, nausea, sphenopalatine ganglion block, vomiting
This is an interesting RCT which evaluates the prophylactic effect of bilateral endoscopic injection of local anaesthetic in the sphenopalatine ganglion (SPG) on postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV). It has a robust design, and is sufficiently powered and blinded, with...
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Rhoton’s Atlas of Head, Neck, and Brain

1 July 2021 | | ENT, Head and Neck, Imaging
Albert Rhoton was a renowned American neurosurgeon with an intense interest in anatomy. This book was published after his death in 2016 and aims to continue Rhoton’s philosophy of patients benefit deriving from surgeons’ knowledge and understanding of complex anatomy....

Does trainee participation in cochlear implant surgery affect operative times?

1 January 2017 | | Cochlear implantation, Operative times, Otolaryngology education
The role of surgical education is a very sensitive issue in spite of the obvious need and the obligation of doctors to pass on their knowledge and experience to the next generation. This study is very interesting as it assesses...

Investigations in the management of OSA in children

1 November 2016 | | Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome, Pediatrics, Pulse Oximetry
The purpose of this study was to pick up variation of practice across the UK in the assessment and management of children with suspected OSA, particularly with reference to pulse oximetry and polysomnography. A questionnaire-based survey revealed that preoperative pulse...

Management of infantile haemagiomas of the airway

1 September 2018 | | Airway, Hemangioma, Laser, Management, Propranolol, Subglottic, Surgery
This paper reviews the diagnosis and management of infantile haemagiomas (IH) affecting the airway. Approximately half of infants with this condition would also have cutaneous haemagiomas which are usually in the beard distribution. IH could affect any parts of the...

Rhinology and Skull Base Surgery – From the Lab to the Operating Room: an Evidence-based Approach

1 September 2015 | | Rhinology / Sinus, Skull Base Surgery
There have been many attempts to comprehensively address the topic of ‘Rhinology’, however Georgalas and Fokkens in their new book Rhinology and Skull Base Surgery – From the lab to the operating room: an evidence-based approach, have managed to deliver...

Current update on vestibular and balance disorders in children

6 January 2023 | | Audiology - Paediatric, Auditory Implants, Audiology - Diagnostic
Vestibular and balance disorders in children with hearing loss often go unrecognised. This article describes the significant impact such disorders have on the various aspects of children’s development. Vestibular and balance disorders occur in the paediatric population but can go...

Measuring audiological outcomes in the paediatric setting

1 January 2018 | | Audiology - Diagnostic, Audiology - Paediatric
In this article Marlene Bagatto argues that a range of outcome measures and instruments need to be implemented when working with children and families. She demonstartes how these support both clinicians and families. The primary goal of early hearing detection...

St Blaise - patron saint of the throat

6 January 2023 | | ENT, Laryngology / Swallowing / Voice
In a previous article, we looked at some interesting legends surrounding patron saints of the ear and hearing [1]. As we celebrate the Feast Day of St Blaise of Sebastia on 3 February, we hear some fascinating tales and myths...