Endoscopic Stapedotomy: A Systematic Review.

Objectives: Stapes surgery has evolved from its origins in 1956. Microscopic assisted stapedotomy remains the most common technique but the introduction of endoscopic ear surgery has led to some units using this new approach. The endoscope delivers a wide angled, contextual view of the stapes, and associated pathology.

Structured Preoperative Phone Counseling by Junior Medical Staff for Improving the Consent Process for Tonsillectomy.

Objective: To assess the effectiveness of preoperative phone counseling by junior medical staff for improving the standard of informed consent for tonsillectomy.

Study Design: Prospective randomized controlled trial.

Setting: District general hospital.