Published in The Journal of laryngology and otology
This study aimed to evaluate the management practices and outcomes in children with sinogenic intracranial suppuration. This was a retrospective cohort study in a single paediatric tertiary unit that included patients younger than 18 years with radiologically confirmed intracranial abscess, including subdural empyema and epidural or intraparenchyma...
Published in The Journal of laryngology and otology
Only a few studies have assessed the quality of life in children with tracheostomies. This study aimed to evaluate the quality of life and the factors influencing it in these children. This cross-sectional, two-centre study was conducted on paediatric patients living in the community with a tracheostomy by using the Pediatric Quality of Life Invent...
Published in The Journal of laryngology and otology
Sinonasal inverted papilloma has a high tendency for recurrence, local bone destruction and risk of malignant transformation. Therefore, complete resection of the tumour is required, and close follow up is essential. This article describes the clinical outcomes, recurrence rate and malignant transformation rate of sinonasal inverted papilloma. In t...
Published in The Journal of laryngology and otology
Autism spectrum disorder is a lifelong neurodevelopmental condition encompassing complex physical and neurological symptoms, including complex sensory symptoms. This review explores the interface between autism spectrum disorder and paediatric ENT. Using the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses ('PRISMA') guideline, a ...
Published in The Journal of laryngology and otology
This study aimed to evaluate the readability and quality of current online information on Bell's palsy. A Google search using the terms 'Bell's palsy' and 'facial palsy' was performed separately. The first three pages of results were analysed. Readability was assessed using Flesch Reading Ease Score, Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level, the Gunning-Fog Inde...
Published in The Journal of laryngology and otology
Published in The Journal of laryngology and otology
The General Medical Council will be implementing a national medical licensing assessment for all UK medical students by 2024-25. Surgeon educator perceptions on a national undergraduate curriculum in otolaryngology were reviewed accordingly. A mixed methods study was undertaken within a UK school of surgery assessing ENT surgeon educators. Perspect...
Published in The Journal of laryngology and otology
To determine the association between frontal sinus pneumatisation and concomitant anatomical variations in paranasal sinuses as seen on computed tomography. A total of 403 patients who underwent paranasal sinus computed tomography were allocated to three groups according to the degree of frontal sinus pneumatisation (type 1 - hypoplasia; type 2 - m...
Published in The Journal of laryngology and otology
As the incidence of human papillomavirus related oropharyngeal cancer continues to rise, it is increasingly important for public understanding to keep pace. This study aimed to identify areas of patient interest and concern regarding human papillomavirus and oropharyngeal cancer. This study was a retrospective survey of search queries containing th...
Published in The Journal of laryngology and otology
Specialty on-call clinicians cover large areas and complex workloads. This study aimed to assess clinical communication using the mixed-reality HoloLens 2 device within a simulated on-call scenario. This study was structured as a randomised, within-participant, controlled study. Thirty ENT trainees used either the HoloLens 2 or a traditional teleph...
