Stapes surgery: a National Survey of British Otologists.

To investigate individual stapes surgery practice in the UK, a retrospective study was conducted by postal questionnaire to all 'assumed' stapes-performing otologists. 225 questionnaires were sent out to practicing otologists in the UK. 184 replies (81.

Late presentation of congenital tracheo-oesophageal fistula.

Congenital tracheo-oesophageal fistula presenting in adulthood is extremely rare. Such a case is presented in a patient who suffered repeated chest problems as an infant, which persisted through the years, and was ultimately diagnosed as 'bakers lung' due to his occupation. He was referred with persistent cough to the ENT department, and an upper endoscopy located a tracheo-oesophageal fistula, which was subsequently resected with complete resolution of his symptoms.

The role of colour flow Doppler in the investigation of the salivary gland tumour.

Aims: Ultrasound is a highly effective imaging technique to determine salivary gland tumours and may help to identify many benign lesions. The aim of this study is to evaluate whether colour Doppler is able to further differentiate the malignant tumour.

Methods: Fifty-six patients with salivary gland lesions were prospectively assessed using ultrasound imaging with colour flow and power Doppler.

Inhalation of a denture fragment complicating facial trauma.

A case of facial trauma is presented, which was complicated by a denture fragment lodged in the larynx. This potentially life threatening event caused minor symptoms only. Its diagnosis and management are reported.