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20th ‘Anniversary’ National ENT Masterclass®

The faculty this time consists of some of the leading stars of ENT in the UK, including eleven past-presidents of the Royal Society of Medicine ENT sections. The programme includes 32 state-of-the-art lectures and three panel discussions on a range of topics in otolaryngology and head & neck surgery.

Transnasal oesophagoscopy in head and neck cancer: an update

The role of transnasal oesophagoscopy (TNE) in the management of head and neck cancer patients is evolving. Until 1990, oesphagoscopy required specialist endoscopists, general anaesthesia or sedation. This review succinctly summarises updates in the evidence for TNE in: i) Screening...

Operating room fires in head and neck surgery: risk factors, prevention and management

Could your next head and neck surgery spark a fire? BACO 2026 paediatric keynote speaker, Soham Roy, explains how understanding risk factors and prevention is key to patient and OR team safety. Operating room fires are an uncommon but potentially...

OBITUARY: Peter Rhys Evans (1948–2022)

On 3 June 2022, we lost a widely recognised and respected ENT/head and neck surgeon, Mr Peter Rhys Evans.

Hearing implant devices: new expectations during IFOS 2023 ENT World Congress, Dubai

We hear from one of the senior members of the IFOS Executive Board about the aspects of IFOS that he is looking forward to – and, in particular, his focus on implantable hearing devices. From 17 to 21 January 2023,...

VACANCY: Children's Health Ireland - Temporary Consultant Otolaryngologist with a special interest in Paediatric Otolaryngology

(CHI) is leading on the clinical and operational transformation of acute paediatric healthcare and consists of hospitals at Crumlin, Temple Street and Tallaght as well as an Urgent Care Centre at Connolly hospital in Blanchardstown.

Challenges in paediatric airway management

Paediatric airway emergencies are high-stakes, but training, simulation and updated guidelines help ENT teams manage risks and build confidence. Congratulations to the ENT Masterclass® on its forthcoming 20th birthday. Over the past two decades, Shahed Quraishi has grown it to...

Early Egyptian medicine: nasal trauma and surgery in the Edwin Smith Papyrus

In ancient Egypt, with its towering pyramids and bustling cityscapes along the Nile, there existed a deep-rooted civilisation that excelled in more than the grandeur of monumental architecture. Frequent wars and battles shaped Egyptian society, not only defining its political...

Laryngeal cleft in a 66-year-old man!

This is a fascinating case report of a 66-year-old man who presented with a carcinoma of the piriform sinus. During chemoradiotherapy, he developed dyspnoea, dysphagia and aspiration pneumonia. His chemoradiotherapy was stopped and he underwent a pharygnolaryngectomy. When the surgical...

Electronic nicotine delivery systems (e-cigarettes): what you need to know

As an aid to stopping smoking e-cigarettes may have a role, but they are heavily promoted by industry as a leisure pursuit and desirable fashion accessory. Sneh Biyani and Craig Derkay gives a thorough account of what we know about...

Staphylococcus aureus as a cause of refractory chronic rhinosinusitis

Staphylococcus aureus has long been linked to chronic rhinosinusitis, particularly recalcitrant cases. In this article, Alkis Psaltis describes how newer techniques have shown higher rates of S. aureus infection than were previously thought, and explains how the bacteria are able...

Making healthcare conferences green

Who knew our healthcare conference industry contributed so much to global carbon emissions? This article summarises means to reduce the impact such that we can continue to meet with our peers for educational meetings and networking, but in a sustainable...