Does Meningitis Stop CSF Rhinorrhea following Lateral Skull Base Surgery?

In cases of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) rhinorrhea following lateral skull base surgery, fibrosis and fibrin formation resulting from meningitis has been postulated as a mechanism of spontaneously resolving the CSF leak. This study was undertaken to explore any possible relationship between the cessation of CSF leak and meningitis. A retrospective study at a tertiary referral center of 232 consecutive patients was performed.

Acquired paediatric subglottic cysts: a series from Manchester.

Unlabelled: Subglottic cysts (SGC) have long been regarded as a rare cause of airway obstruction but through increased awareness an increase in the number of cases of SGC has been reported.

Objective: This paper describes the pathogenesis and management of SGC.

Design: Retrospective case series.

A comparison of surgical techniques used in dynamic reanimation of the paralyzed face.

Objectives: To compare the outcomes of three surgical techniques used in the rehabilitation of the paralyzed face.

Study Design: Retrospective study.

Setting: University-based tertiary referral center.