Publications by authors named "Victoria M Ward"
Article Synopsis
- The study assessed current clinical practices for olfactory dysfunction (OD) among ENT surgeons, focusing on the differences between the UK and international approaches.
- Most UK clinicians do not perform psychophysical smell testing, with rhinologists conducting it more frequently than non-rhinologists, while international respondents reported higher testing rates.
- The survey highlighted barriers like time and funding, revealed a desire for more training in smell testing among 75% of participants, and noted that patient-reported outcomes are rarely used in both the UK and internationally.
The UEMS Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery section is a dedicated body formed to promote the standardisation and harmonisation of European Otorhinolaryngology (ORL). The European Examination Board of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery was created to establish a supranational final exam and accreditation for ORL Surgeons. It is open to candidates both from the European Union and outside the EU.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjectives: Ankyloglossia is a common, congenital abnormality often causing feeding difficulties in infants. This study aimed to evaluate indications and outcomes of frenulotomy performed in infants with ankyloglossia for breast-feeding difficulties.
Methods: 85 patients were prospectively identified as they underwent frenulotomy in Pinderfields Hospital ENT outpatient department between February 2008 and February 2011.