Almost 40 toothpicks found in patient’s nose
The harmful habit of self-insertion also triggered a fruit allergy in the patient.
Tag: Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT)
This COVID-19 test went down the wrong tube
The swab accidentally snapped off mid-procedure.
Our surgical team invented a new form of PPE so we could continue operating
When the coronavirus pandemic first hit the UK, thousands of surgical procedures were put on hold. For a surgeon like me who performs operations on…
Heads up, scientists have accidentally discovered a new organ
Is it time to update the anatomy books?
Age alone not a barrier for cochlear implant, say otolaryngologists
Age alone should not be a barrier in accessing the device, international researchers say.
Looking a little long in the uvula
This systemic disease started with difficulty swallowing.
Could the wonders of telehealth extend to performing surgery?
Earlier this month an Italian surgeon used a robot to carry out a cordectomy on a cadaver while 15km away.
First case of sinusitis caused by rare bacterium
It is necessary to obtain cultures when standard antibiotic treatments fail, researcher says.
Beethoven and a bone disease
An unexpected comment on an ED discharge summary leads to a diagnosis of a 'classical' chronic bone condition.
