Family Life Impacts of Paediatric Respiratory Papillomatosis Study (FLIPPer)
Background Recurrent Respiratory Papillomatosis (RRP) is a chronic condition characterised by the growth of papillomas in the airway which may cause breathing difficulties and vocal changes. Patients often undergo repeated surgeries and adjuvant therapies to control the effects. Whilst treatment options are well researched, there is limited understanding of the broader impact, which may be […]
DigiBel: A Pilot Evaluation of a Web-Based, Child-Friendly Audiometry App for Detecting Conductive Hearing Loss.
Theme: Otology Background App-based audiometry has the potential to transform access to hearing assessment, but there are currently no apps designed specifically for children or capable of differentiating between conductive and sensorineural hearing loss. DigiBel is a novel, web-based audiometry app developed to be child-friendly, portable, and suitable for home use. This pilot study evaluated […]
Perceptions of the Otolaryngologist’s Role within the Cleft MDT Among Medical Students and Foundation Doctors: the role that’s right under your nose
Theme: innovation / education Introduction Plastic, ENT and maxillofacial surgery receive little coverage in the UK medical school curriculum, and as a result, craniofacial conditions such as cleft lip and palate are poorly understood by junior trainees. Many trainees are aware of the role of plastic and maxillofacial surgeons in cleft care, however the role […]
A Hidden Airway Threat: Emergency Management of a Congenital Cervical Teratoma in the Neonatal Period
Introduction Congenital cervical teratomas are rare neonatal tumours, occurring in approximately 1 in 30,000 live births. They pose significant diagnostic and management challenges due to the risk of life-threatening airway obstruction. Antenatal polyhydramnios may be an early indicator of upper aerodigestive tract compression; however, prenatal diagnosis can be missed. Early recognition and surgical intervention are […]
BapoGPT: Artificial Intelligence Versus ENT UK for Patient and Parent Information
Main Theme: General / Innovation Introduction:AI use in healthcare is increasing, with over 75% of patients willing to use generative AI for health information instead of traditional sources(1,2). Given that over 40% of adults lack sufficient literacy to understand general health information(3), it is crucial to understand both the accessibility and quality of information generated […]
Reducing Same-day Cancellations in Paediatric ENT Theatres
Main Theme: General Introduction: Same-day cancellations (SDCs) waste theatre capacity and compound elective surgery backlogs1. In Q4 2025/26, NHS England reported 23,056 last-minute non-clinical elective cancellations2. GIRFT recommendations emphasise timely pre-assessment and pathway review to reduce same-day surgery cancellations in ENT3. Methods: We retrospectively reviewed paediatric ENT theatre cancellations at the Royal London Hospital between […]
Sevoflurane-Induced False Sensorineural Hearing Loss Diagnosis on Auditory Brainstem Response Testing: A Paediatric Case Report”
Main Theme: Otology Objective: To report a case of sevoflurane-induced false-positive auditory brainstem response findings mimicking sensorineural hearing loss in a child with normal behavioural hearing. Methods: Serial auditory brainstem response assessments were performed over 18 months in a speech-delayed child aged 5 years and 9 months, using different anaesthetic techniques and natural sleep conditions. […]
Social deprivation and secondary post-tonsillectomy haemorrhage in children: a retrospective cohort study
Introduction: Post-tonsillectomy haemorrhage is a common cause of unplanned representation. Whether socioeconomic deprivation is associated with bleeding is unclear. This study assessed the association between IMD decile and secondary post-tonsillectomy haemorrhage in the paediatric population. Methods: A retrospective cohort study included paediatric patients undergoing tonsillectomy between September 2023 and February 2026. The primary outcome was […]
Long Laryngeal Cleft Repair: A 22-Year Single-Centre Experience
Airway IntroductionLong laryngeal clefts (Benjamin-Inglis Grades 3 and 4) are rare congenital anomalies with significant morbidity. At Great Ormond Street Hospital, we repair these using an open approach. We present outcomes of our single-centre series over two decades. MethodsRetrospective review of patients with Grade 3 or 4 laryngeal clefts repaired 2001–2023. Fisher's exact and Mann-Whitney […]
Small Airways, Big Distances: Logistics and Outcomes of Paediatric Inhaled Foreign Body Removal across Queensland, Australia
Main Theme: Airway Introduction Inhaled foreign body (IFB) is a serious condition for which bronchoscopy is the diagnostic and therapeutic gold standard. Queensland Children’s Hospital (QCH) is the tertiary referral service for paediatric bronchoscopy in Queensland, an area seven times larger than the United Kingdom. We describe the methods of retrieval to QCH and compare […]