Coblation intracapsular tonsillectomy in a paediatric tertiary centre: Revision surgery rates over a nine-year period.

Objectives: Coblation intracapsular tonsillectomy (ICT) is increasingly being used in the paediatric population because of the rapid recovery and low rates of complications associated with it. There is, however, a risk of symptomatic regrowth with this technique. The objective of our study is to establish the rate of, and risks for, revision surgery over time in a major tertiary referral centre with a large cohort of paediatric Coblation ICT cases.

Nasolacrimal tuberculosis: case report highlighting the need for imaging in identifying and managing it effectively.

Purpose: To report a rare case of nasolacrimal tuberculosis, conduct a literature review, and to suggest an optimal management plan.

Methods: A 39-year old Zimbabwean female presented with a 3-year history of left epiphora, haemolacria and medial canthal mass. On ophthalmic examination there was no lateral displacement of the left globe.