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Volume 131 - December 2017

Contents

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Main Articles

  • Helicobacter pylori in the tonsillar tissue: a possible association with chronic tonsillitis and laryngopharyngeal reflux

  • N Siupsinskiene, I Katutiene, V Jonikiene, D Janciauskas, S Vaitkus
  • Published online by Cambridge University Press:
    20 March 2017, pp. 549-556
  • Objective:

    To identify Helicobacter pylori infection in tonsillar tissue samples from patients undergoing tonsillectomy for chronic tonsillitis versus tonsillar hypertrophy, and to assess the possible relationships between H pylori and patients’ sociodemographic data and laryngopharyngeal reflux.

    Methods:

    In this prospective study, 97 patients who underwent tonsillectomy were divided into the following 2 groups: patients with chronic tonsillitis (n = 62) and patients with tonsillar hypertrophy (control group; n = 35). H pylori infection in the tonsillar biopsy samples was identified using histochemical and rapid urease tests.

    Results:

    The incidence of H pylori infection was significantly higher in the chronic tonsillitis group (56.5 per cent) compared to the control group (31.4 per cent). Similar findings were obtained for both subgroups of adults (68.6 vs 42.3 per cent) and children (40.7 vs 0.0 per cent). Significant relationships between a positive H pylori finding and laryngopharyngeal reflux related signs of vocal fold oedema, diffuse laryngeal oedema and hypertrophy of the posterior commissure were revealed.

    Conclusion:

    H pylori infection may be related to chronic tonsillitis and laryngopharyngeal reflux.

Book Reviews

Book Review

Short Communication

  • How I do it: underwater endoscopic ear surgery for plugging in superior canal dehiscence syndrome

  • D Yamauchi, Y Hara, H Hidaka, T Kawase, Y Katori
  • Published online by Cambridge University Press:
    23 May 2017, pp. 745-748
  • Background:

    Underwater endoscopic ear surgery does not require suction and so protects the inner ear from unexpected aeration that may damage its function in the treatment of labyrinthine fistula. A method of underwater endoscopic ear surgery is proposed for the treatment of superior canal dehiscence.

    Methods:

    Underwater endoscopic ear surgery was performed for plugging of the superior semicircular canal through the transmastoid approach. Saline solution was infused into the mastoid cavity through an Endo-Scrub Lens Cleaning Sheath. The tip of the inserted endoscope was filled completely with saline water.

    Results:

    Using this underwater endoscopic view, the canal was clearly dissected to expose the semicircular canal membranous labyrinth and dehiscence area. No particular complication occurred during the surgical procedure.

    Conclusion:

    The underwater endoscopic ear surgery technique for plugging in superior canal dehiscence secures an excellent visual field and protects the inner ear from unexpected aeration.

Letters to the Editors

  • Assessment of multiple factors is necessary when evaluating the success rate of myringoplasty

  • Xu-Dan Lou, Zi-Han Lou
  • Published online by Cambridge University Press:
    19 December 2016, pp. 90-91
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Letters to the Editors

Book Reviews

Front Cover (OFC, IFC) and matter

  • JLO volume 131 issue 3 Cover and Front matter

  • Published online by Cambridge University Press:
    15 February 2017, pp. f1-f2
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Clinical Record

  • Post-stapedectomy granuloma: a devastating complication

  • E Watts, H R F Powell, S R Saeed, R M Irving
  • Published online by Cambridge University Press:
    20 March 2017, pp. 557-560
  • Objectives:

    This paper reports three cases of severe post-stapedectomy granuloma, emphasising the variable presentation of this devastating complication and the challenges of its management.

    Methods:

    A retrospective review was conducted of three cases of post-stapedectomy granuloma requiring surgical debulking between 2010 and 2015. Clinical symptoms, serial imaging, histopathology and post-operative outcomes were considered.

    Results:

    Intra-operatively, extensive granulation tissue with erosion of the otic capsule was found. There was spread along the VIIth and VIIIth cranial nerves to the cochlear nucleus in one patient. Post-operative clinical improvement was demonstrable, corroborated by diminution of contrast enhancement on serial magnetic resonance imaging. Facial nerve function recovered, tinnitus amelioration was variable and some otalgia persisted. Post-operative complications included grade IV facial weakness and late Pseudomonas aeruginosa meningitis, which all resolved.

    Conclusion:

    To the authors’ knowledge, this paper reports the only case of post-stapedectomy granuloma tracking to the brainstem. Otalgia was present in all our cases, and may be deemed a red flag symptom of progressive bony destruction and otic capsule involvement. Although granuloma remains rare, it should be considered in any patient with worsening otological symptoms following stapes surgery.

Front Cover (OFC, IFC) and matter

  • JLO volume 131 issue 10 Cover and Front matter

  • Published online by Cambridge University Press:
    02 October 2017, pp. f1-f4
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Clinical Records

  • Solitary fibrous tumour of the tongue: a series of four cases

  • M M Dungarwalla, A W Barrett, A Gulati
  • Published online by Cambridge University Press:
    07 July 2017, pp. 838-841
  • Background:

    Solitary fibrous tumour is a soft tissue tumour of mesenchymal origin. It was first described in the pleura and has since been reported in many anatomical locations. Thirteen cases in the tongue have hitherto been reported. A positive CD34 result has traditionally been used to confirm the diagnosis, although this is often non-specific to solitary fibrous tumour. To date, nuclear STAT6 expression has not been reported in solitary fibrous tumour of the tongue.

    Method:

    This paper presents a further four cases of solitary fibrous tumour of the tongue, the largest series to date. Clinical, histopathological and immunohistochemical findings are detailed, including nuclear STAT6 expression.

    Results:

    All four cases were positive for CD34; two cases showed nuclear expression of STAT6. The tumours were excised completely and there have been no recurrences in at least one year.

    Conclusion:

    Solitary fibrous tumour should be considered as a differential diagnosis for tongue swellings, with the potential to recur.

Book Reviews

Corrigendum

Book Reviews

Front Cover (OFC, IFC) and matter

  • JLO volume 131 issue 11 Cover and Front matter

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    17 November 2017, pp. f1-f4
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