Clinical otolaryngology : official journal of ENT-UK ; official journal of Netherlands Society for Oto-Rhino-Laryngology & Cervico-Facial Surgery
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Comparative Study
A comparison of temporal bone fracture classification systems.
To compare the traditional and otic capsule classification system of temporal bone fractures for clinical relevance. ⋯ We acknowledge that the relatively small size of our cohort diminishes the statistical power of our conclusions. However, we found that the otic capsule-based classification system was not significantly better than the traditional system in predicting the likelihood of sustaining specific injuries from fractures of the temporal bone.
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Topical adrenaline in the control of intraoperative bleeding in adenoidectomy: a randomised, controlled trial.
To evaluate the efficacy of topical racemic adrenaline (RA) (Micronefrin; Bird Products, Palm Springs, CA, USA) in the control of intraoperative bleeding and the prevention of postoperative bleeding, laryngeal spasm and postoperative pain in adenoidectomy among children <6 years of age. ⋯ Use of topical adrenaline can be recommended in adenoidectomy among children. It helps control the intraoperative bleeding, reduces the use of electrocautery and shortens the durations of procedure and stay in the OR.