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Head and neck cancer recurrence: a prospective analysis

1 September 2015 |
The ‘cancer journey’ is synonymous for many individuals worldwide with frequent post-treatment hospital visits where the spectre of possible recurrence hangs over the consultation. This is a prospective analysis of 401 follow-up visits in Melbourne, Australia looking at follow-up in...

Adjuvant intratympanic steroid therapy in sudden sensorineural hearing loss

1 September 2015 |
Sudden sensorineural hearing loss (SNHL) means abrupt hearing loss by 30dB affecting three consecutive frequencies within 72 hours. This is treated by high tapering doses of systemic steroids, the role of which is controversial and fraught with possible complications in...

Cochlear implantation in immunosuppressed patients. Is it feasible?

1 July 2015 | | Cochlear implantation, Kidney, Liver, Transplant
The effectiveness of cochlear implantation has led to a relaxation of the candidate criteria. Patients who had been rejected in the past may now be accepted and their outcomes are encouraging. However, the acceptance of immunosuppressed patients as cochlear implant...
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Decreased paediatric myringotomy and insertion of ventilation tube rates during Covid 2019 pandemic

3 September 2024 | | Otology
This study involves a province in Canada and claims that the need for paediatric myringotomy and insertion of grommets reduced to a third with public health measures aimed at reducing transmission of respiratory viruses, including SARS-CoV-2, in the Covid-19 pandemic....

Association of sinonasal symptoms with ear disease

1 March 2015 | | ENTA-Laryngology / Swallowing / Voice, Otology
The study explores the possible association of sinonasal symptoms with ear disease. The subjects were patients with ear problems which were categorised as group A – patients with external ear problems (15%), group B1 – patients with middle ear mucosal...

Head and neck myxofibrosarcoma: a case report and review of the literature

1 March 2015 | | ENTA-Head & Neck | Malignant fibrous histiocytoma, Midcheek masses, Myxofibrosarcoma, Myxosarcoma
Myxofibrosarcoma is the most common soft tissue sarcoma that occurs in late adult life, peaking in the seventh decade, and it is mainly encountered in the lower extremities. Cases within the head and neck region are extremely rare and to...

Earplugs fit for purpose

1 March 2015 | | ENTA-Audiology - Adult, ENTA-Audiology - Diagnostic, ENTA-Audiology - Paediatric, ENTA-Auditory Implants, ENTA-Tinnitus, Otology, Neurotology
The aim of occupational audiology is to prevent hearing loss caused by occupational sound exposure which can exacerbate the long-term effects of central presbyacusis as employees age. To provide the best noise protection over time, research suggests that best practice...

British Academy of Audiology Position Statement

9 September 2024
The British Academy of Audiology (BAA) has released a position statement on the future of NHS Adult Hearing Loss Management. The Board of Directors’ position is that audiology services must be free at the point of access for everyone who...

Update on the development of an implantable vestibular prosthesis

1 November 2015 | | ENTA-Auditory Implants, ENTA-ENT, ENTA-Vestibular Disorders
Cochlear implants have revolutionised the management of profound hearing loss. Might vestibular implants be the future for the treatment of bilateral vestibular failure? James Johnston and Neil Donnelly explore. The vestibular system is highly complex, integrating visual, labyrinthine and proprioceptive...

Head and neck cancer and PET-CT

1 May 2014 | | ENTA-ENT, ENTA-Head & Neck
Positron emission tomography-computed tomography (PET-CT) is an imaging technique in which abnormalities of tissue metabolism are precisely superimposed onto the anatomy. It relies on the premise that malignant cells are more metabolically active compared with non-malignant cells. On this basis,...

Rhinoplasty for cleft nose deformity

1 July 2019 | | ENTA-ENT, ENTA-Maxillofacial Surgery, ENTA-Rhinology / Sinus, ENTA-Rhinoplasty
Modern cleft lip and palate repairs produce excellent functional and aesthetic results at an early age. Tony Holmes, a craniofacial surgeon with over 40 years’ experience, shares his wisdom on the best timing and techniques for addressing the associated complex...

Thyroid nodules – time for a rational imaging approach

1 May 2014 | | ENTA-ENT, ENTA-Thyroid / Parathyroid Surgery
“The more you know, the harder it is to take decisive action. Once you become informed, you start seeing complexities and shades of gray. You realize that nothing is as clear as it first appears. Ultimately, knowledge is paralyzing.” Calvin,...