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Infection and other factors influencing post-tonsillectomy haemorrhage

8 January 2024 | | ENTA-Laryngology / Swallowing / Voice | Peritonsillar Abscess, Postoperative Complication, Postoperative Haemorrhage, Surgical Wound Infection, Tonsillectomy, Tonsillitis
In this detailed narrative review article, the authors have addressed several factors which could be related to postoperative bleeding after tonsillectomy. As regards to microbiology, the significance of micro-organisms present both on surface and within the tonsils is emphasised and...
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Diurnal and monthly variations in secondary post-tonsillectomy haemorrhage rates

3 May 2024 | | ENTA-Laryngology / Swallowing / Voice
Several studies have looked into variable haemorrhagic rates with different methods of surgery and clinical backgrounds. Few have looked into non-clinical factors such as environment and diurnal influence on occurrence of post-tonsillectomy bleeding. This extensive study comprises 5357 tonsillectomy patients...

Textbook of Otitis Media: The Basics and Beyond

6 November 2024 | | ENTA-Otology
This book is a comprehensive resource that discusses the multifaceted condition of otitis media. It aims to serve a wide range of medical professionals, including otolaryngologists, audiologists, paediatricians, and medical students, by providing both fundamental knowledge and advanced insights into...

Tunity: TV streaming using your phone

1 January 2018 | | ENTA-ENT
Modern advancements in hearing aid technology have helped hearing aid users to hear better in difficult situations. One of these advancements has been wireless technology and accessories, some of which help when hearing aids can’t by bringing the user closer...

MedLED CHROME MC6 (Sapphire) THE TRULY PROTABLE SURGICAL HEADLIGHT

2 February 2022 | Research & Development
Ream Surgical Ltd are delighted to be able to add the NEW MedLED Chrome MC6 (New Sapphire) Portable surgical headlight to its range of products.

DP Medical brings pioneering sinus surgery wound healing gel to the UK

9 July 2024 | Contracts & Distributors
DP Medical Systems Ltd. has been named as the exclusive UK and Ireland supplier of Chitogel™ – a pioneering wound healing gel for use in endoscopic sinus surgery.

Imaging tinnitus

1 May 2014 | | ENTA-Audiology - Adult, ENTA-ENT, ENTA-Tinnitus
Tinnitus is a common sensation with a reported prevalence of 7-32%. The British National Study of Hearing recorded that 10% of adults suffered from prolong spontaneous tinnitus, and approximately a quarter of these are subsequently referred to hospital for investigation...

The future of rhinology

1 November 2017 | | ENTA-ENT, ENTA-Rhinology / Sinus
Over the last few decades, rhinology has been one of the most dynamic and progressive areas of ENT. Professor Fokkens is perfectly placed to offer insight into the future possibilities that could transform our patients’ care, many of which are...

Can we prevent chronic rhinosinusitis?

1 November 2017 | | ENTA-ENT, ENTA-Rhinology / Sinus
The old adage ‘prevention is better than cure’ is considered by Professor Hopkins in respect to chronic rhinosinusitis, a condition affecting around 10% of the adult population and associated with huge impact on quality of life and economic cost. A...

How I lost my hearing aid…and other patient experiences

1 November 2014 | | ENTA-Audiology - Adult, ENTA-Audiology - Paediatric
All audiologists, I am sure, would claim that they give full explanations of hearing aid controls and use of the devices at all fitting appointments. However, we know that patients do not always absorb all that they are told and...

‘The Sun does not forget a village just because it is too small’ – African proverb

1 November 2014 | | ENTA-Audiology - Adult, ENTA-Audiology - Paediatric
Solar powered hearing aids In the middle of the morning of January 24, 2002, I had been in Otse for only three days, a village of 3500 in the south of Botswana, when I heard a knock at the door....

Endotypes in chronic rhinosinusitis: clinical relevance

3 May 2024 | | ENTA-ENT, ENTA-Rhinology / Sinus
Identifying endotypes enables personalised therapies that target specific pathophysiological processes, potentially resulting in better treatment outcomes for patients. The contemporary model of chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) pathogenesis revolving around endotype, in combination with an expanding toolbox of diagnostics and therapeutics, enables...