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Indian Journal of Otolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery OnlineFirst articles

21.03.2024 | Other Articles

Facial Cleft in a Newborn

A term newborn was detected for a rare facial defect in the delivery room. The defect arose due to malunion along the lines of facial development during fetal life. This embryonic defect is classified according to the areas of face involved and …

verfasst von:
Ankita Mandal, Chetan Khare

20.03.2024 | Original Article

Comparison of the Degree of Handicap Between Different Types of Vestibular Disorders

Vestibular disorders have had a disabling effect because of the symptoms they cause. The aim of this study was to evaluate the degree of disability associated with vertigo in patients with different vestibular disorders using a handicap …

verfasst von:
Yousef Reyhani, Abolfazl Taheri, Elham Tavanai, Vida Rahimi, Mahdieh Hasanalifard, Shohreh Jalaie

20.03.2024 | Clinical Report

An Unusual Case Report of a Foreign Body (Fish Bone) in the Trachea

Tracheobronchial foreign body aspiration is a rare yet potentially life-threatening occurrence in adults, presenting with symptoms ranging from acute asphyxiation to coughing, breathlessness, or choking. These symptoms can be inconsistent and …

verfasst von:
Hanisah Hithayathullah, Yew Toong Liew

20.03.2024 | Clinical Report

Giant Submucosal Fibromatosis of the Base of Tongue Presenting as Paediatric Obstuctive Sleep Apnoea: A Rare Case Report

A nodular lesion of the tongue encompasses a range of conditions, from reactive to malignant. It can be challenging to diagnose when a solitary and firm submucosal mass appears in the oral cavity. Following an essential investigation protocol is …

verfasst von:
Gundappa Mahajan, Priya Elangbam, Manu S. Babu, Anvita Suresh

19.03.2024 | Original Article

Surgical Intervention in Allergic Rhinitis: Stuffy Versus Sneezy Runny Nose

To detect proportion and surgical outcome of adult patients with allergic rhinitis non-responsive to medical treatment. To identify clinical candidacy for submucous turbinoplasty of inferior turbinate resection or soft tissue reduction. A …

verfasst von:
D. Jayapriya, T. C. Vikram Raj Mohanam, Mary Kurien, Nishanth Savery, Rajarajeswari Nalamate, S. Kalaiarasan, Jishana Jamaldeen, Sithananda Kumar Venkatesan, V. M. Lakshana Deve

19.03.2024 | Clinical Report

Solitary Fibrous Tumor of Nasal Cavity: A Case Report

Solitary fibrous tumors (SFTs) belonging to a distinct group of mesenchymal tumors, was originally described by Klemper and Rabin in the pleura in year 1931. However, it can also be extra-pleural in origin. With tongue being the most common site …

verfasst von:
Fareha Jabbar, Yumna Afzal, Muhammad Wasif, Soubia Akhtar, Mahum Zaidi, Amna Qadri

19.03.2024 | Original Article

A Study of Quality of Life Improvement in Videonystagmography Guided Epley’s Manoeuvre in Posterior Canal Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo

To assess Quality of life improvement in Videonystagmography guided Epley’s Manoeuvre in posterior canal benign paroxysmal positional vertigo. The design of present study is cross-sectional analytical study. The study is conducted in the …

verfasst von:
Anurag Manoj Srivastava, Shirin Ansari, Ramji Pathak, Vishal Rattan Munjal, Nirnay Kumar Keshree

19.03.2024 | Clinical Report

Pediatric Type of Early Pilomatricoma of the Auricle: A Case Report

Pilomatricoma is a benign adnexal neoplasm that has been associated with malignancy transformation. Yet, it is not considered as pre-malignant lesion. It is divided into pediatrics type and adult type on the age of occurrence and based on stage of …

verfasst von:
Firyal Balushi, Hoor Al Maharbi, Rokia Al Zakwani, Ziyad Al Harrasi

19.03.2024 | Original Article

Closing the Gap: Exploring the Role of Cap Grafts in Tracheocutaneous Fistula Closure

Exploring the Role of Cap Grafts in tracheocutaneous fistula Closure. A tracheocutaneous fistula (TCF) is an abnormal connection that forms between the trachea (windpipe) and the skin of the neck. If spontaneous closure does not occur, fibrosis of …

verfasst von:
T. B. Shashidhar, Karthik Balakrishnan, Indresh Chandra

19.03.2024 | Original Article

Why don’t many ENT Surgeons Perform Facial Trauma Surgery

Introduction: The facial bones are prone to severe injuries due to high exposure and the labile nature of the bones, and they are injured in a significant proportion of trauma patients. Varying from simple, common nasal fractures to communited …

verfasst von:
Prasun Mishra, Shivani Dixit, Kiran Ray, Ankit Raj, Somya Maskara

18.03.2024 | Original Article

Dynamic Spatial Auditory Processing in the Elderly

Spatial hearing is a tool to detection and analyze surrounding sound events. The surrounding sound around us is constantly changing so the sound stimuli are removed or added to the auditory scene [ 1 , 2 ]. The auditory system tracks static, moving …

verfasst von:
Majid Ashrafi, Alireza Akbarzadeh Baghban

18.03.2024 | Original Article

A Comparison of Tranexamic Acid in Nasal Versus Sinus Surgeries: a Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Nasal surgeries (e.g.: rhinoplasties, septoplasties) and sinus surgeries (e.g.: Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgeries) are common procedures in Otorhinolaryngology. Tranexamic acid (TXA), an antifibrinolytic drug, has been increasingly utilized to …

verfasst von:
Thomas Zheng Jie Teng, Alys Zhi Qin Chia, Keith Fei Gan, Lydia Hui Peng Tan, Yuxing Wang, Tze Choong Charn

18.03.2024 | Clinical Report

Idiopathic Lympho-Plasma Cellular Mucositis; A Diagnostic Predicament

The term “idiopathic lymphoplasmacellular mucositis” (ILPM) refers to a set of conditions marked by extensive lymphocyte and plasma cell infiltrates in the submucosa which can involve the oral cavity, upper respiratory tract and the genital …

verfasst von:
Roshna Sankar, Arushi Tomar, Sharon John, Veerendra Verma, Shalini Gupta

18.03.2024 | Clinical Report

Various Approaches in Managing Fish Bone Migration: Our Experience in Tertiary Hospital in Sarawak

Ingested fish bone is a common otorhinolaryngology emergency in Malaysia. Fish bone is commonly impacted in the oropharynx for young patients and oesophagus for elderly patients. Rarely, a fish bone migrated extraluminal and require surgical …

verfasst von:
Yuanzhi Cheah, Ting Ting Yew, Mohd Razif Mohamad Yunus, Ing Ping Tang

18.03.2024 | Clinical Report

Hidradenocarcinoma of Nose: A Rare Case Report

This report details the surgical management of a rare case of hidradenocarcinoma in a 70-year-old man presenting as a large multilobulated swelling on the dorsum of the nose. Following histopathological confirmation, the patient underwent wide …

verfasst von:
Krishna A. Sahoo, Amitabh Dash, V. Shreyas, Debasis Sahu, Sanjita Dash

18.03.2024 | Original Article

E-Learning Strategies Implemented by Instructors for Individuals with Hearing Impairment

The current study aims at exploring the strategies used by instructors to deal with e-learning of individuals with hearing impairment and identifying barriers encountered by instructors of individuals with hearing impairment through a telephonic …

verfasst von:
Sherin Joy, Archana Gundmi

16.03.2024 | Original Article

Interprofessional Modules for Teaching Skills in Skill Labs

Clinical skills laboratories are educational facilities that have the potential benefit for undergraduate and postgraduate medical students and medical staff. They provide a safe and protected environment in which the learner can practice clinical …

verfasst von:
Sumit Sharma, Animesh Jain, Ciraj Ali Mohammed

16.03.2024 | Original Article

Comparison of Endoscopic Versus Microscopic Tympanoplasty: A Prospective Randomised Study

Tympanoplasty and myringoplasty are commonly used surgeries for treatment of chronic otitis media ( [ 1 ]) Traditionally tympanoplasty was performed using a microscope with the advantage of desired magnification, binocular vision, manoeuvrability …

verfasst von:
Purva Artham, Prasun Mishra, Viraj Gaiakwad, R Chethana, Sayoni Seal, Aniruddha Sinha

16.03.2024 | Clinical Report

A Surgical Experience of Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma Co-Existing with Post Burn Contractures of Neck

A female patient in her early 60s was diagnosed with squamous cell carcinoma of right buccal mucosa. Interestingly, the patient also presented with post-burn contractures of face, neck and chest which posed significant anaesthetic and surgical …

verfasst von:
Nadimul Hoda, Akshay A Byadgi, K S Sabitha, P K Amith, Mainak Ghosh, Aparna Ganesan

16.03.2024 | Clinical Report

Rectus Abdominis Muscle Metastasis of Oral Tongue Squamous Cell Carcinoma:A Rare Clinical Entity

Distant metastasis of oral squamous cell carcinoma to skeletal muscles is an extremely rare entity and is an indicator of poor prognosis for the patient. We present a case of oral tongue squamous cell carcinoma that metastasized to the rectus …

verfasst von:
Mansi Dey, Khushnud Alam, Tavleen Bedi, Arjun Agarwal, Cheena Garg