Chordomas and chondrosarcomas of the skull base: treatment and outcome analysis in a consecutive case series of 24 patients.

Background: We present our 9-year consecutive case series of skull base chordomas and chondrosarcomas from a UK tertiary referral centre, discussing treatments offered and outcomes. This was carried out to improve understanding around current treatment and to better inform the management of future patients.

Methods: Consecutive case series over a 9-year period (2007-2016).

Balloon Eustachian tuboplasty treatment of longstanding Eustachian tube dysfunction.

Background: Eustachian tube dysfunction is a poorly defined condition associated with various symptoms and it can predispose to middle-ear disease. Balloon dilation Eustachian tuboplasty has been proposed as a treatment for Eustachian tube dysfunction.

Objective: To evaluate the subjective and objective outcomes of balloon dilation Eustachian tuboplasty in patients with recurrent, previously treated chronic Eustachian tube dysfunction.

Are contrast swallows a relevant investigation for paediatric stridor?

The contrast swallow has traditionally been used in the investigation of paediatric stridor with the aim of identifying pathology such as vascular rings and confirming the presence of gastro-oesophageal reflux. Currently, a laryngotracheobronchoscopy (LTB) is the gold standard investigation for stridor and frequently, a child is commenced on antireflux medications based on clinical history. We seek to identify whether a contrast swallow has a valuable and cost effective role in the investigation of paediatric stridor.