Laterality and otorhinolaryngology: a review.

Background: Laterality of paired organs involves the function of the eyes, ears, hands and feet. Whilst most people have a right-handed preference, about 10 per cent are left-handed. Similarly, the right eye is usually preferred to the left.

Our experience and modification of the Antia-Buch flap for pinna reconstruction.

Objective: The Antia-Buch flap technique is used for the reconstruction of pinna helical defects. We present our modification of this flap to reconstruct large defects (greater than 20 mm) with good outcomes.

Methods: A retrospective review was conducted on all modified Antia-Buch flaps performed in a single unit from January 2011 to April 2019.

Secondary post-tonsillectomy haemorrhage: is there evidence of diurnal and monthly variation in haemorrhage rates?

Background: Anecdotally, secondary post-tonsillectomy haemorrhage tends to occur out-of-hours. This study sought to establish whether there is a link between haemorrhage and time of day, and examined correlations with month and with monthly temperature.

Methods: Data were obtained for patients in our hospital undergoing surgical arrest of secondary post-tonsillectomy haemorrhage between January 2002 and December 2020.

Experience of the 'Ear Glove' in children with microtia.

Introduction: Microtia is a congenital condition which can be found in isolation or as part of a syndrome. The key factors to consider when treating a child with microtia are hearing, speech and language development, cosmesis, and the psychological impact on the patient as well as the family. As children age and become more self-aware, the anxiety about transition from primary to secondary school can often be a trigger for carers and child to want a cosmetic solution at a younger age.

Three-Dimensional Endoscopic Endonasal Surgery: A Systematic Review.

Objectives: To compare participant performance and preference in the use of three-dimensional (3D) endoscopy compared to traditional two-dimensional (2D) endoscopy.

Methods: PubMed, Embase, Medline, ClinicalKey, BMJ Case Reports, and the Cochrane library were systematically searched for English-language articles published between 2005 and 2020. Studies reporting comparisons of outcomes between 3D and 2D endoscopes were identified.