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Liu PZ, Ismail-Koch H, Stephenson K, Donne AJ, Fergie N, Derry J, Stynes G, Kamani T, Birchall JP, Daniel M. A core outcome set for research on the management of otitis media with effusion in otherwise-healthy children. Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol 2020; 134:110029. [PMID: 32272377 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijporl.2020.110029] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/12/2020] [Revised: 03/27/2020] [Accepted: 03/27/2020] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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INTRODUCTION A Core Outcome Set (COS) is an agreed list of outcome domains to be reported by all studies investigating a condition. A COS for Otitis Media with Effusion (OME) in children with cleft palate exists (called MOMENT), but there isn't one for otherwise-healthy children. This study investigates whether the MOMENT COS could also be applicable to otherwise-healthy children. METHODS A long list of potential outcomes was generated (independently of MOMENT) via three methods: literature review to establish which outcomes are reported by OME studies, a review of outcomes contained in OME questionnaires, and a focus group asking parents of children with OME what matters to them. The long list drawn up using these sources identified no outcomes additional to ones in the MOMENT long list. An online questionnaire was subsequently undertaken, asking parents/guardians and professionals/researchers whether they think that the MOMENT final list outcomes would also be applicable to otherwise healthy children. RESULTS A total of 134 people took part: 53 parents/guardians (recruited through UK NHS hospitals) and 81 professionals/researchers (recruited internationally). Overall, 128 (95.5%) agreed that the MOMENT outcomes can also apply to otherwise healthy children (100% parents/guardians, 92.6% professionals/researchers). CONCLUSIONS The outcome domains identified in the COS for OME management in children with cleft palate can also be used in otherwise-healthy children.
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- Paul Zhaobo Liu
- Nottingham University Hospital / Nottingham Children's Hospital, United Kingdom.
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- Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust, United Kingdom
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- Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust, United Kingdom
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- Nottingham University Hospital / Nottingham Children's Hospital, United Kingdom; Sherwood Forest Hospitals, United Kingdom
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- Nottingham University Hospital / Nottingham Children's Hospital, United Kingdom
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- Nottingham University Hospital / Nottingham Children's Hospital, United Kingdom
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- Nottingham University Hospital / Nottingham Children's Hospital, United Kingdom
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- Nottingham University Hospital / Nottingham Children's Hospital, United Kingdom
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- Nottingham University Hospital / Nottingham Children's Hospital, United Kingdom; Mat Daniel Consulting, United Kingdom
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Supraglottitis is a potentially life-threatening condition. It is now uncommon due to the Haemophilus influenzae type B vaccination and is more recently caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae, S. pyogenes, H. influenzae non-type B, H. parainfluenzae, Staphylococcus aureus and Pasteurella multocida Very rarely, it can cause necrotising supraglottitis/epiglottitis, and this has been reported in immunocompromised individuals. We present a unique case of multipathogenic supraglottitis causing laryngeal fibrinoid necrosis in an immunocompetent patient. During his admission, the patient was critically unwell and required surgical intervention and tracheostomy. However, he made a full recovery with no persisting morbidity. We believe that this was owed to the aggressive antimicrobial therapy, timely surgical management of the disease process and the patient’s immunocompetency.
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- Jacob Joseph Ahmed
- Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Royal Derby Hospital, Derby, UK
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- Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Royal Derby Hospital, Derby, UK
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- Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Royal Derby Hospital, Derby, UK
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- Airlie Women's Clinic, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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Chessman R, Kamani T, Birchall JP, Barry JG, Daniel M. Which outcome measures are reported by clinical trials investigating OME treatment? A case for standardised reporting. Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol 2016; 86:93-6. [PMID: 27260589 PMCID: PMC5734610 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijporl.2016.04.029] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/26/2015] [Revised: 04/19/2016] [Accepted: 04/21/2016] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Many different OME treatment trials have been published using different outcomes measures to evaluate the success of particular interventions. We set out to identify the variation in reporting of outcome measures in OME trials that exists at present. This has been achieved by reviewing published trials to determine which outcome measures have been reported. METHOD The literature review was carried out using PUBMED database (1980 to 2013). Data were collected on the treatment outcomes reported, with particular focus on the methods of assessment and the number of treatment outcomes used in each study. RESULTS The 171 studies identified used 12 broad treatment outcome measures. The most common outcome measure was OME resolution (48%) followed by hearing level (36%). Only 95 studies used a single outcome measure, with 76 studies using between 2 and 4 outcome measures. The method of assessment varied between studies that used the same treatment outcome measures. CONCLUSION OME treatment trials report a wide range of measures and comparison across studies is thus difficult. Establishing a core set of outcome measures to be reported by all trials in the future could be useful, and would allow comprehensive comparison of different studies and minimise potential for reporting bias.
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- Nottingham University Hospitals, UK; Otology and Hearing Group, The University of Nottingham, UK
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- Nottingham University Hospitals, UK; MRC Institute of Hearing Research Clinical Section, The University of Nottingham, UK
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- Nottingham University Hospitals, UK; Otology and Hearing Group, The University of Nottingham, UK
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Sivakolunthu K, Kamani T. An uncommon case of sternoclavicular septic arthritis. Assoc Med J 2015. [DOI: 10.1136/bmj.h4967] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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Kamani T, Yılmaz T, Sürücü S, Bajin MD, Günaydın RÖ, Kuşçu O. Histopathological changes in nasal mucosa with nasal septum deviation. Eur Arch Otorhinolaryngol 2014; 271:2969-74. [PMID: 24647493 DOI: 10.1007/s00405-014-2990-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/27/2013] [Accepted: 02/27/2014] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Histopathological changes in septal and nasal mucosa of patients with nasal septum deviation are not well known. Biopsies of septal and lateral nasal mucosae from both sides of nose were obtained from 20 patients undergoing septoplasty and control group of 10 patients undergoing head and neck surgery. Histopathological changes including lymphocytic infiltration and squamous metaplasia were compared. This study determined significantly higher rate of squamous metaplasia and lymphocytic infiltration in septal mucosa opposite the deviation compared to control group. Furthermore, there was a significantly higher rate of lymphocytic infiltration in the lateral nasal wall mucosa opposite the deviation when compared to control group. Increased lymphocytic infiltration and squamous metaplasia are observed on both sides of nasal mucosa; however, they are more severe on the side opposite the deviation. Septal deviation predisposes to chronic mucosal inflammation and squamous metaplasia, both of which may render patients susceptible to chronic rhinosinusitis.
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- Tawakir Kamani
- Department of ENT, Queens Medical Centre, Nottingham, UK
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Cho WS, Kamani T, Hui Goh EY, Jones E, Daniel M, Birchall J. The nurse-led mastoid clinic. Int J Surg 2013. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijsu.2013.06.250] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Kamani T, Penney S, Mitra I, Pothula V. The prevalence of laryngopharyngeal reflux in the English population. Eur Arch Otorhinolaryngol 2012; 269:2219-25. [PMID: 22576243 DOI: 10.1007/s00405-012-2028-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 71] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/12/2011] [Accepted: 03/23/2012] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Although symptoms of laryngopharyngeal reflux (LPR) symptoms are commonly seen in the ENT clinic, their aetiology and prevalence in the population remain unknown. Lifestyle changes have been seen to be effective in symptom relief. We aimed to establish the prevalence of these symptoms and identify any associated factors. Pseudo-random sampling was performed on 2,000 adults that were sent a validated questionnaire containing the Reflux Symptom Index (RSI) and questions on their health and lifestyle. 45.8 % of the 378 responders were male. The mean RSI was 8.3. 30 % had an RSI of more than 10, of which 75 % had symptoms of gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (r = 0.646 at p = 0.01). Patients with depression and irritable bowel syndrome are more likely to have LPR symptoms. LPR symptoms are highly prevalent in the community and may be influenced significantly by the presence of gastro-oesophageal reflux, depression and irritable bowel syndrome.
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- Tawakir Kamani
- Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Queen's Medical Centre, Nottingham, UK.
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McClelland L, Carr E, Kamani T, Cade J, Young K, Mortimore S. Transoral laser microsurgery for early glottic cancer. ISRN Otolaryngol 2011; 2011:750676. [PMID: 23724259 PMCID: PMC3658501 DOI: 10.5402/2011/750676] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/27/2011] [Accepted: 10/13/2011] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Objectives. To assess the outcome of transoral laser-assisted microsurgery (TLM) with regards to local and distant tumour control, quality of voice and swallowing. Design. Retrospective review of patients with five-year follow-up period. Setting. Royal Derby Hospital Head and Neck Department. Participants. All patients undergoing TLM with a diagnosis of Tis, T1, or T2 glottic tumour following endoscopic biopsy. Main Outcome Measures. Speech, swallowing, cancer-free survival, laryngectomy-free survival, and mortality rate. Results. 22 patients were treated for early glottic carcinoma with TLM. The 5-year local control rate for T1 tumours is 89% and 56% for T2 tumours. The laryngectomy rate was 4.5%. The mortality rate from local and distant disease was 4.5% with an overall mortality rate of 22% from all causes. 40% of patients had normal voices and a further 45% had only mild or moderate voice change. At their last followup, no patients assessed had any difficulty swallowing relating to their treatment for glottic cancer. Conclusion. Transoral Endoscopic CO2 laser microsurgery is a valid technique for treating early glottic tumours.
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Munonyara M, Kamani T, Walker E. Implementation of a nurse-led clinic for elective tonsillectomy referrals in the UK: Patient satisfaction of the service. Int J Surg 2011. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijsu.2011.07.195] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/17/2022]
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Yao-Mei JT, Kamani T, Rusby S, McGlashan JA. Tanna et al described successful endoscopic stapling of only the larger pouch of the bilobed diverticulum. Ann Otol Rhinol Laryngol 2010; 119:140; author reply 140. [PMID: 20336926] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/29/2023]
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Kamani T, Moloney J, Howlett D, Ramesar K, Violaris N. Chondrocalcinosis of the temporomandibular joint: a rare but important diagnosis. Ear Nose Throat J 2009; 88:E6-E9. [PMID: 19750468] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/28/2023] Open
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Patients with preauricular masses present with a wide range of pathologies, the most common of which are neoplasms of the parotid gland, metastatic or inflammatory disease, and enlarged periparotid lymph nodes. Other possibilities include lesions that arise from the skull base or the temporomandibular joint (TMJ). Chondrocalcinosis is a common age-related phenomenon that has a predilection for fibrocartilage. Although it can involve any joint, the knee is by far the most common site; involvement of the TMJ is very rare. We describe a case of chondrocalcinosis of the TMJ that manifested as a preauricular swelling and mimicked a parotid tumor, and we discuss the pathophysiology and radiographic characteristics of this disease.
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- Tawakir Kamani
- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Eastbourne District General Hospital, Eastbourne, East Sussex, UK.
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Kamani T, Shaw S, Ali A, Manjaly G, Jeffree M. Sphenopalatine-sphenopalatine anastomosis: a unique cause of intractable epistaxis, safely treated with microcatheter embolization: a case report. J Med Case Rep 2007; 1:125. [PMID: 17974030 PMCID: PMC2186347 DOI: 10.1186/1752-1947-1-125] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/06/2007] [Accepted: 10/31/2007] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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Epistaxis is the most common emergency presenting to the ENT surgeon. Here we present a case of epistaxis arising from the sphenopalatine artery in a patient who had previously had the ipsilateral external carotid artery ligated due to previous epistaxis. On investigation the epistaxis was determined to arise from an anastamosis with the contralateral sphenopalatine artery. The anatomy was demonstrated with angiography and the epistaxis treated using microcatheter embolization. Anatomical variation can be a cause for failure of ligation as a permanent treatment for epistaxis. Embolization is used less frequently for epistaxis control due to concerns about the risks involved, but it can be a valuable treatment option in intractable epistaxis following a failure of arterial ligation.
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Vandervelde C, Kamani T, Varghese A, Ramesar K, Grace R, Howlett DC. A study to evaluate the efficacy of image-guided core biopsy in the diagnosis and management of lymphoma--results in 103 biopsies. Eur J Radiol 2007; 66:107-11. [PMID: 17604933 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejrad.2007.05.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/27/2006] [Revised: 04/12/2007] [Accepted: 05/21/2007] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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The reason for this study was to evaluate the ability of image-guided core biopsy to replace surgical excision by providing sufficient diagnostic and treatment information. All consecutive image-guided core biopsies in patients with a final diagnosis of lymphoma over a 6-year period at our institution were collected retrospectively. Case notes and pathology reports were reviewed and the diagnostic techniques used were recorded. Pathology reports were graded according to their diagnostic completeness and their ability to provide treatment information. Out of a total of 328 instances of lymphoma, 103 image-guided core biopsies were performed in 96 patients. In 78% of these, the diagnostic information obtained from the biopsy provided a fully graded and subtyped diagnosis of lymphoma with sufficient information to initiate therapy. In the head and neck 67% of core biopsies were fully diagnostic for treatment purposes compared to 91% in the thorax, abdomen and pelvis. Image-guided core biopsy has a number of cost and safety advantages over surgical excision biopsy and in suitable cases it can obviate the need for surgery in cases of suspected lymphoma. This is especially relevant for elderly patients and those with poor performance status.
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- C Vandervelde
- Department of Radiology, Eastbourne District General Hospital, Kings Drive, Eastbourne, East Sussex BN21 2UD, United Kingdom.
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Clavijo Eisele J, Rimington P, Paul R, Kamani T, Dasgupta P. MP-13.13. Urology 2006. [DOI: 10.1016/j.urology.2006.08.439] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To investigate the difference in mucociliary clearance and surface mucosal structure of the nasal septum and lateral nasal wall in patients with and without septal deviation. METHOD The saccharine-dye test was used to measure the mucociliary clearance time in both nasal cavities of 20 patients with nasal septal deviation (study group) and was compared with that of 30 patients without septal deviation (control group). Bilateral septal and lateral nasal wall mucosal biopsies were taken from the study group during septoplasty, and unilateral biopsies were taken from 10 of the control group. These biopsies were studied under the scanning electron microscope. RESULTS In the study group, mucociliary clearance on the side opposite the septal deviation was significantly slower than on the other side. Mucociliary clearance on both sides of the deviated septum of the study group was significantly slower than clearance in the control group. There was no statistically significant difference in the distribution of mucosal cilia of the cavities on either side of the deviated septum in the study group, nor between the distribution in the study group and controls. CONCLUSION Patients with septal deviation display no change in mucosal surface anatomy but have decreased mucociliary activity on both sides of the deviation, the least activity being on the side opposite the deviation.
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- Tawakir Kamani
- Eastbourne District General Hospital, Eastbourne, United Kingdom.
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OBJECTIVE To present a paediatric case of alveolar soft part sarcoma on the glabella. CASE A 10-year-old female patient with a slowly growing painful and pruritic mass between her brows. During surgical excision of the mass, it was seen that the mass was firmly adherent to the periosteum. Extended surgical removal with the underlying periosteum was carried out. The pathological result was alveolar soft part sarcoma which was immunohistochemically positive for vimentin and showed focal desmin positivity. The patient had no evidence of distant metastases on screening. CONCLUSION Total surgical excision of the tumour in due time before metastases should be the mainstay of treatment. A high index of suspicion, both during diagnosis and surgery, should be maintained by the clinician.
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- Taner Yilmaz
- Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Hacettepe University, Hacettepe, Ankara 06100, Turkey.
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