Influential Factors on Survival in Laryngeal Cancer and Treatment Modalities Comparison.

Introduction Laryngeal cancer (LC) is the most common malignancy in otolaryngology, comprising 30-40% of head and neck malignancies. With an increasing incidence worldwide over the past few decades, LC has resulted in substantial strain on the NHS. There have been notable advancements in the treatment of LC over the years, particularly with the adoption of non-surgical methods, which emerged after the 1991 study conducted by the Veterans Affairs.

Atypical carcinoid tumour of the larynx.

A man in his 80s with long-standing left-sided throat discomfort presented with hypophonia and odynophagia. A flexible nasoendoscopy revealed a supraglottic mass in the left arytenoid. An urgent microlaryngoscopy and biopsy demonstrated a supraglottic laryngeal tumour consistent with atypical carcinoid on histopathological examination.

Management of a swallowed denture: our experience with 34 patients.

Swallowed dentures can present with upper aerodigestive tract obstruction needing urgent intervention. Removing such an ingested denture can prove challenging and needs careful planning. To share our experience of managing patients with a swallowed denture focusing on the practical aspects of denture removal along with relevant literature review.

A Retrospective Clinical Audit of Outcomes of Cochlear Implantation in Children with Multiple Disabilities in Comparison with Normal Implantees: A South Indian Experience.

Aims: Cochlear implantation (CI) is established as a standard remedy for children with congenital bilateral profound hearing loss to attain hearing perception and thereby develop speech and language. A subgroup includes children with multiple disabilities in whom the implant helps to improve their quality of life and also of their families via enhanced communication skills. Cochlear implants today form an integral part of their multi-handicap rehabilitation process.