Search Results - "Geddes, N K"

A prospective, single-blind, randomized controlled trial of petroleum jelly/Vaseline for recurrent paediatric epistaxis by Loughran, S., Spinou, E., Clement, W.A., Cathcart, R., Kubba, H., Geddes, N.K.

“…The aim of the study was to determine if petroleum jelly was an effective treatment for paediatric epistaxis. A single‐blind, prospective, randomized…”
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Nasogastric tube misplacement into Eustachian tube by Wynne, D.M., Borg, H.K., Geddes, N.K., Fredericks, B.

“…Paediatric nasogastric tube placement can occasionally be difficult to perform. A unique case in a child is described where the tip of the nasogastric tube…”
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The perceived risk of variant Creutzfeld–Jakob disease and the effect of additional delay in tonsillectomy: a questionnaire based parents perspective by Loughran, S., Alves, C.B., Geddes, N.K.

“…Objectives: In February 2001 the United Kingdom Department of Health in conjunction with the British Association of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgeons…”
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Labial pit and ectopic salivary gland tissue by Nixon, I.J., Wynne, D.M., Geddes, N.K.

“…We report the unusual case of a girl who presented with a lesion on her soft palate and subsequently was found to have a sinus in her labial sulcus. This case…”
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Nasal dermoids: the significance of a midline punctum by MacGregor, F B, Geddes, N K

“…Nasal dermoids are rare and their diagnosis is often delayed until complications occur. Signs such as a midline nasal punctum may be noted at birth but the…”
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Laryngeal and ocular granulation tissue formation in two Punjabi children: Logic syndrome by AINSWORTH, J. R, SPENCER, A. F, DUDGEON, J, GEDDES, N. K, LEE, W. R

“…Two unrelated children, both born in the United Kingdom of Punjabi Muslim parents, developed within months of birth, nodules in the larynx, conjunctiva and…”
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An analysis of the aetiology of early childhood deafness by Chaurasia, M K, Geddes, N K

“…It is generally believed that one in every thousand children is profoundly deaf. An understanding of the aetiology of early childhood deafness and timely…”
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Patient eligibility for day case paediatric adenotonsillectomy by Kishore, A., Haider-Ali, A.M., Geddes, N.K.

“…There is a growing trend towards day case surgery and departments are constantly under pressure from Health Trusts to perform more day case procedures…”
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Tympanometry and the stapedial reflex in the first five days of life by Geddes, N K

“…Tympanometry was carried out on 45 full term neonates. It proved to be a straightforward procedure. The acoustic reflex was elicited using contralateral white…”
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Adjuvant adenoidectomy in persistent bilateral otitis media with effusion: hearing and revision surgery outcomes through 2 years in the TARGET randomised trial

“…Clin. Otolaryngol. 2012, 37, 107–116 Objectives:  To determine the adjuvant effects of adenoidectomy with short‐stay ventilation tubes to hearing and revision…”
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An Extension of the Jerger Classification of Tympanograms for Ventilation Tube Patency—Specification and Evaluation of Equivalent Ear-Canal Volume Criteria

“…OBJECTIVE:To determine ventilation tube (VT) patency, or presence of an eardrum perforation, where otoscopy is not available or corroboration is required,…”
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Patient eligibility for day case paediatric adenotonsillectomy by Kishore, A, Haider-Ali, A M, Geddes, N K

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Laser Epiglottopexy for Laryngomalacia: 10 Years' Experience in the West of Scotland by Whymark, Andrew D, Clement, W. Andrew, Kubba, Haytham, Geddes, Neil K

“…OBJECTIVES To determine the results of laser epiglottopexy and to compare them with other surgical techniques for severe laryngomalacia. DESIGN A retrospective…”
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A Prospective Randomized Single-Blind Trial Comparing Ultrasonic Scalpel Tonsillectomy With Tonsillectomy by Blunt Dissection in a Pediatric Age Group by Oko, Michael O., Ganly, Ian, Loughran, Sean, Clement, W. Andrew, Young, David, Geddes, Neil K.

“…To determine if there was a difference in postoperative pain and dietary intake when comparing ultrasonic scalpel (US) with blunt dissection tonsillectomy (BD)…”
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Endoscopic Carbon Dioxide Laser Division of Congenital Complete Tracheal Rings: A New Operative Technique by Clement, W.Andrew, Geddes, Neil K., Best, Crispin

“…A carbon dioxide laser was used through a bronchoscope to split the posterior aspect of complete tracheal rings in the distal trachea of a 16-month-old boy…”
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Prevention over an 8-year period of laryngeal stenosis in LOGIC syndrome using a silastic keel by Walker, F.D.L., Rutter, C.S., Geddes, N.K.

“…Laryngeal stenosis is a key feature of LOGIC syndrome and maintaining patency is important to prevent loss of airway and voice. Loss of airway can be prevented…”
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Selecting persistent glue ear for referral in general practice: a risk factor approach

“…Glue ear (otitis media with effusion) is the most common reason for surgical intervention in children. To determine the yield and predictive value of a set of…”
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The role of ventilation tube status in the hearing levels in children managed for bilateral persistent otitis media with effusion

“…The role of ventilation tube status in the hearing levels in children managed for bilateral persistent otitis media with effusion The study determined the…”
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Sensitivity, specificity and predictive value of tympanometry in predicting a hearing impairment in otitis media with effusion by Group, MrC. Multi-Centre Otitis Media Study

“…Children with otitis media with effusion (OME) need monitoring over time to identify persistence of disease and to assess their hearing thresholds as a…”
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