Outcomes in open structure septorhinoplasty.

Objectives: This study assessed the patient-related outcome measures and complications of post-open structure septorhinoplasty. It also investigated the factors associated with the need for revision surgery.

Methods: We prospectively reviewed the case notes of patients who underwent septorhinoplasty performed by a single rhinologist at our institute between August 2011 and August 2013.

Comparison of quality of life outcomes following different mastoid surgery techniques.

Background: Mastoid surgery carried out to treat chronic otitis media can lead to improvement in objective and subjective measures post-operatively. This study investigated the subjective change in quality of life using the Glasgow Benefit Inventory relative to the type of mastoid surgery undertaken.

Method: A retrospective multicentre postal survey of 157 patients who underwent mastoid surgery from 2008 to 2012 was conducted.

Atypical incus necrosis: a case report and literature review.

Objective: We report an atypical case of ossicular necrosis affecting the incus, in the absence of any history of chronic serous otitis media. We also discuss the current theories of incus necrosis.

Case Report: A male patient presented with a history of right unilateral hearing loss and tinnitus.

Use of intranasal corticosteroids in sinonasal infection and after surgery.

The use of intranasal steroids by otolaryngologists in the treatment of patients with infective rhinosinusitis and after endonasal surgery, particularly endoscopic sinus surgery, is unlicensed, as stated in the British National Formulary and in the manufacturers' leaflets supplied with nasal steroid medications. However, despite this, nasal steroids continue to be prescribed in these circumstances. Debate continues as to the exact role of intranasal steroids in sinonasal infection and after sinonasal surgery and whether their use in these circumstances should still be unlicensed.