Cataloging Existing Hearing Loss Cohort Data to Guide the Development of Precision Medicine for Sensorineural Hearing Loss: A Systematic Review of Hearing Repositories.

Recent breakthroughs in our understanding of sensorineural hearing loss etiology have encouraged the identification of novel hearing therapeutics, paving the way for precision hearing medicine. Critical to this field is the curation of health resources on hearing data. A systematic review of the literature was conducted to map existing (inter)national and regional datasets that include hearing data to inform the development of future hearing repositories.

Necrotising otitis externa: a serious condition becoming more frequently encountered.

Background: Necrotising otitis externa is an aggressive infection of the external ear, which extends to the surrounding bone and soft tissue. In recent years, there has been an apparent increase in the number of patients admitted to our hospital with this condition.

Methods: A retrospective review was conducted of all patients admitted to our hospital with necrotising otitis externa between July 2012 and June 2020.

Quantitative Measurements in Otological Surgery: Use of an Endoscopic Integrated Multipoint Laser System.

Objectives: Assess the clinical utility of an Endoscopic Integrated Multipoint Laser System (EMLS) to otology. This is an emerging technology from automotive engineering that may offer the ability to accurately measure anatomy and pathology using an endoscope while undertaking ear surgery.

Patients: Simulated otology patients were used incorporating the Phacon Temporal Bone synthetic models and Kyoto Kagaku Ear Examination Simulator models to allow assessment of the EMLS technology in evaluating external ear and middle ear pathology, e.

Systematic review of cochlear implantation in CHARGE syndrome.

CHARGE syndrome presents with a collection of congenital anomalies affecting multiple organs. Ear and temporal bone anomalies, including hearing loss are highly prevalent. We present an aid to management of this challenging condition and report the strategies and outcomes of cochlear implantation.

Tailoring surgical interventions to treat obstructive sleep apnoea: one size does not fit all.

Unlabelled: While continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) remains the gold standard treatment of choice in patients with moderate or severe obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA), surgery has been established as a means to improve compliance and facilitate the use of CPAP, both of which are potential pitfalls in the efficacy of this treatment modality. In a minority of cases, with obvious oropharyngeal anatomical obstruction, corrective surgery may completely alleviate the need for CPAP treatment. In this review, we summarise clinical assessment, surgical options, discuss potential new treatments, and outline the importance of investigating and addressing the multiple anatomical levels that can contribute to OSA.

Scar satisfaction and body image in thyroidectomy patients: prospective study in a tertiary referral centre.

Background: This study is the first to evaluate scar satisfaction and body image in thyroidectomy patients using validated assessment tools.

Methods: A total of 123 thyroidectomy patients were recruited over 8 months. Both patients and clinicians completed assessment tools that included: the Manchester Scar Scale (to measure scar perception), Dysmorphic Concern Questionnaire (to assess body image), Body Dysmorphic Concern Questionnaire (to screen for body dysmorphic disorder) and EQ-5D (to measure life quality).

Complications Associated With the Use of Autologous Costal Cartilage in Rhinoplasty: A Systematic Review.

Background: Autologous costal cartilage grafts are common in rhinoplasty. To date, no formal systematic review of complications associated with autologous costal cartilage grafting in rhinoplasty exists.

Objectives: The authors review current literature to examine the rates of donor and recipient site complications associated with autologous costal cartilage in rhinoplasty.

A rare case of bilateral nasolabial cysts.

Nasolabial cysts are rare non-odontogenic cystic lesions representing around 0.7% of all maxillofacial cysts. They usually present as unilateral painless swellings, sometimes with epiphora and dacryocystitis as well as pain in cases of rapid growth or infection.

Samter's triad with aural involvement: a novel approach to management.

Background: Samter's triad is a well described condition manifesting as chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyposis, asthma and aspirin intolerance in a non-atopic individual. The underlying mechanism is still to be fully elucidated. However, aural disease has not been widely reported in these patients.