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Is endoscopic stapes surgery safe and are outcomes comparable to microscopic stapes surgery
Endoscopic techniques for visualisation of the middle ear were described in 1967 by Mer and colleagues, and the use of transcanal endoscopic ear surgery (TEES) has since expanded to a wider range of otologic applications including tympanoplasty and excision of...
Does transoral robotic surgery improve outcomes among patients with head and neck cancer of unknown primary?
A tonsillectomy and tongue base mucosectomy is becoming increasingly accepted as the optimal surgical intervention to aid in identifying the primary source of a p16+ / HPV-related squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) of unknown origin, given that this disease almost exclusively...
THRIVE: redefining airway management in endoscopic oesophageal surgery
Transnasal humidified rapid insufflation ventilatory exchange (THRIVE) is no longer just a tool to help anaesthetists secure a difficult airway. Thanks to the work of authors like Yang and colleagues, it is being revolutionised to provide apnoeic oxygenation during endoscopic...
Wandering foreign bodies in the upper aerodigestive tract
Fish and chicken bones, along with metal wires, are among the most commonly ingested foreign bodies. Due to their linear shape and sharp edges, they can sometimes migrate beyond the lumen, making conventional endoscopic extraction unsuccessful. This issue is further...Looking forward showing the new TruBlue Penta pulse Pro laser
Our Soluvos Medical team carries the full range of A.R.C. Lasers in the UK that is available for advice, hires, service, and training. This includes, as well the specially designed otology laser probes. The first Blue light laser for ENT...Introducing the new TruBlue Penta Pulse Pro Laser
The Soluvos Medical team carries the full range of A.R.C. Lasers in the UK, available for advice, hire, service and training. This includes specially designed otology laser probes, as well as the first blue light laser for ENT with the...Soluvos Medical looks forward to showcasing the new TruBlue PentaPulse Pro laser at Cutting Edge London
The Soluvos Medical team offers the full range of A.R.C. Lasers and is available to provide advice, equipment hire, servicing and training. This also includes specially designed otology laser probes. Introducing the first blue light laser for ENT with the...The ear-brain connection: the role of cognition in neural speech processing
Audiologists and other hearing healthcare professionals have become increasingly interested in the importance of cognitive function in the assessment and management of hearing loss, especially in light of evidence suggesting a link between hearing loss and cognitive decline in older...
Telehealth for cochlear implant follow-up care
For individuals with moderate-to-profound sensorineural hearing loss, cochlear implants are a highly effective form of hearing rehabilitation. Despite their effectiveness, utilisation is low, with approximately only 12.7% of suitable adult candidates receiving implants. Barriers to access include the geographic distribution...
Do intratympanic injections require local anaesthesia?
Intratympanic injections are becoming increasingly acceptable in the management of Meniere’s disease, tinnitus and sudden hearing loss. This is because they avoid the need for hospitalisation and can be performed as low-cost outpatient procedures. It is traditional to freeze the...
Pharyngocutaneous fistula after total laryngectomy
Pharyngocutaneous fistula (PCF) after total laryngectomy is a serious complication post-surgery, and can lead to prolonged hospitalisation, adding delays in postoperative chemoradiotherapy. This Turkish retrospective study looked at 166 patients who underwent total laryngectomy for laryngeal cancer, although it is...
