SA ENT Surgery Cases Seminar

Question 1

List two surgeries available for the treatment of nasopharyngeal polyps

Answer 1

Traction alone
Traction and VBO

Question 2

What are the typical success rates quoted for the treatment of nasopharyngeal polyps (aural/nasopharyngeal removal)?

Answer 2

50% success aural/90% nasopharyngeal

Question 3

What is the most common complication following treatment with traction alone?

Answer 3

Polyp regrowth

Question 4

What are the two most common complications following treatment with traction and VBO?

Answer 4

Horner’s syndrome and vestibular disturbances

Question 5

Which surgical technique would you use to fix a secondary cleft palate?

Answer 5

SIlding bipedicle flap technique

Question 6

List three complications of a secondary cleft palate

Answer 6

Chronic rhinitis
Aspiration
Failure to thrive