Indian Journal of Otolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery OnlineFirst articles

15.05.2024 | Original Article

Comparative Cross Sectional Prospective Study of Anterior Skull Base Thickness in Spontaneous Cerebrospinal Fluid Rhinorrhoea vs Matched Controls

Cerebrospinal fluid (Csf) leak is the leakage of CSF from subarachnoid space into the nasal cavity.Csf rhinorrhoea is classified as traumatic and non traumatic causes (Ommaya et al. J Neurol Neurosurg Psychiatry 31(3):214, 1968). Spontaneous csf …

verfasst von:: Pradeep Dhanapal, Thirunavukarasu Palanisamy, Prasanna Kumar Saravanam, Somu Lakshmanan, Lekhya Venkataraman

15.05.2024 | Clinical Report

A Vocal Cord Polyp: An Atypical Case of Molluscum Contagiosum

A 44-year-old patient presented with hoarseness of voice and a polypoidal lesion on the left vocal cord. Complete excision was done. To our knowledge, this is the second reported case of molluscum contagiosum of the vocal cords. It should be …

verfasst von:: Swati Tandon, Shafaat Ahmad, Deepika Chaudhary, Vishnu Saigal, Vikram Wadhwa, Aayushi Parashar, Praveen Kumar Rathore

11.05.2024 | Original Article

Olfactory Function and Surgery of the Lateral Nasal Wall – Systematic Review

This study aimed to comprehend the influence of surgery on the lateral nasal wall, primarily focusing on the inferior turbinates, and its impact on olfactory function. A systematic review was carried out utilizing electronic databases like PubMed …

verfasst von:: Sofia Esteves, André Sousa-Machado, Ana Silva, Luís Meireles, Anabela Almeida

10.05.2024 | Original Article

Evaluation of Efficacy of 10% Dextrose Prolotherapy in Management of Temporomandibular Joint Disorders: A Prospective Study

The aim of this study was to assess the efficacy of 10% dextrose prolotherapy in the management of temporomandibular joint disorder. Thirty patients aged between 18 and 62 years, diagnosed with Temporomandibular Disorders (TMDs) persisting for …

verfasst von:: Shankar Singh, Naresh Kumar Sharma, Chandresh Jaiswara, Neeraj Kumar Dhiman, Preeti Tiwari, Janani Anandkumar, Arun Pandey

09.05.2024 | Original Article

Differentiated Thyroid Cancers with Synchronous Second Primary Cancers: Case Series

The incidence of synchronous second primary cancer (SSPC) with DIfferentiated Thyroid Cancers (DTC) is a very rare entity. Very few case reports and case series were published in the literature. To enumerate the clinicopathological data of …

verfasst von:: Devarajan Jebin Aaron, Priyank Rathod, Shailee Mehta, Ajinkya Pawar, Imran Nasir, Anish Chowdhury, Kanika Kapur, Mohit Sharma, Ketul Puj, Vikas Warikoo, Shailesh Patel, Keval Patel, Abhijeet Salunke, Priti Trivedi, Vivek Bande, Salahudheen Thottiyen, Sonal Trivedi, Nikunj Patel, Gautami Joshi, Shashank Pandya

08.05.2024 | Original Article

Clinicopathological Characteristics, Prognostic Factors, and Treatment Outcomes of Patients with Oral Tongue Squamous Cell Carcinoma Treated with Glossectomy: A Tertiary Oncology Center Experience

Oral tongue squamous cell cancer (OTSCC) is one of the most prevalent cancers worldwide and incidence increases with age. An alarming increase in the incidence of OTSCC in the younger age group. This study aimed to explore clinical and …

verfasst von:: Hadi A. Al-Hakami, Atheer Ali Al-Talhi, Bassam AlRajhi, Abdulrahman E. Alghamdi, Naif M. Aloufi, Zyad E. Raffah, Mohammad A. Alshareef, Mohammed Al-Garni

07.05.2024 | Original Article

Advances in Recurrent Respiratory Papillomatosis Treatment: Adjuvant Intralesional Bevacizumab’s Impact, Potential and Insights from a Case Series Study

Recurrent respiratory papillomatosis is an aggressive benign disease characterised by the repeated growth of multiple warts involving the larynx as well as other parts of the respiratory tract. Recurrent respiratory papillomatosis is most commonly …

verfasst von:: Divya Nayani, Mounika Kasireddy, T. Shankar, Pitale Ashok Rahul Kumar, L. Sudarshan Reddy

03.05.2024 | Clinical Report

Successful Pediatric Cochlear Implantation In Persistent Stapedial Artery: First Reported Case In India With Literature Review And Relevance of Preoperative Imaging Checklist

We report the first successful pediatric cochlear implantation in bilateral persistent stapedial artery (pSA) in India. Another child with unilateral pSA, the contralateral side was initially implanted. Both children were preoperatively diagnosed.

verfasst von:: Mathew Dominic, Malavika M, Preethy Mary, Ajit Mampallil Surendran, Mary Kurien

02.05.2024 | Clinical Report

A Novel Case of Paediatric Petrous Apex Cholesterol Granuloma

The petrous apex is medial most part of temporal bone, which is surrounded by vital structures. Cholesterol granuloma is the most common benign lesion of the petrous apex. Symptoms are related to mass effect and/or direct involvement of closely …

verfasst von:: Rahul Naga, M. D. Sudhan, Lakku V. Manohar Reddy, Angshuman Dutta

02.05.2024 | Original Article

WHO BREF Quality of Life Score as a Prognostic Indicator of Survival in Patients recovered from COVID-19 Associated Rhino-Orbito-Cerebral Mucormycosis

Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)-associated mucormycosis (CAM) has emerged as a formidable infection in patients with COVID-19, this study was designed to assess the QOL in patients with and its predictability for survival in CAM victims. This …

verfasst von:: K. Nidhin Das, Vidhu Sharma, Vishudh Mohan, Kapil Soni, Ankita Chugh, Bikram Choudhury, Amit Goyal

02.05.2024 | Brief Communication

Modified Circular Knife in Two-Handed Endoscopic Ear Surgery: A Technical Note

With the introduction of endoscope to middle ear surgery, certain modifications are required in the middle ear instruments to reach the nook and corners of the middle ear without compromising vision and leading to cross-over of instruments. In …

verfasst von:: Sapna Ramkrishna Parab, Mubarak Muhamed Khan, Rizwan Abduljabbar Memon, Mayur H Ingale, Vinod Shinde

02.05.2024 | Original Article

Vascular Anomalies of the Head and Neck – Case Series

Vascular anomalies affecting the head and neck region pose significant diagnostic and therapeutic challenges due to their varied presentations and potential involvement of critical anatomical structures. This case series presents five cases of …

verfasst von:: M. S. Soumya, V. Sreenivas, Tia Teresa Thomas

02.05.2024 | Original Article

Effect of Lidocaine-prilocaine Cream on Using CPAP Mask Amongst Patients Undergone PAPtitration Study for Obstructive Sleep Apnea: A Randomized Controlled Trial Study

Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a sleep breathing disorder with increasing prevalence. The reported prevalence of OSA varies depending on the population studied and the definitions used, ranging from 1 to 42% [ 1 ]. Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) …

verfasst von:: Reza Erfanian, Mahdieh Mohebbi, Hakima Abdullah, Khosro Sadeghniiat-Haghighi, Arezu Najafi, Reihaneh Heidari, Benyamin Mousavi-Asl

02.05.2024 | Original Article

Tracheostomy – A Comparative Study of Decannulation with Gradual Blocking of the Tube vs. Reduction of the Size of Tube - A Prospective Study

Tracheostomy is one of the most common procedures done especially in patients admitted in intensive care unit (ICU). It is one of the earliest surgical techniques used as early as 3600 B.C in ancient Egypt. The procedure consists of creating an …

verfasst von:: Haritosh Velankar, Mateen Khursheed Wani, Ravina Yadav, Ria Nagrale, Vishnu Murugadoss, Aakash Jaiswal

01.05.2024 | Original Article

Examining the Performance of ChatGPT 3.5 and Microsoft Copilot in Otolaryngology: A Comparative Study with Otolaryngologists’ Evaluation

To evaluate the response capabilities, in a public healthcare system otolaryngology job competition examination, of ChatGPT 3.5 and an internet-connected GPT-4 engine (Microsoft Copilot) with the real scores of otolaryngology specialists as the …

verfasst von:: Miguel Mayo-Yáñez, Jerome R. Lechien, Alberto Maria-Saibene, Luigi A. Vaira, Antonino Maniaci, Carlos M. Chiesa-Estomba

30.04.2024 | Clinical Report

Aneurysm of Petrous and Cavernous Parts of the Internal Carotid Artery: A Case Report

İnternal carotid artery (ICA) aneurysms are rare but they can cause high morbidity and mortality. Although these aneurysms are usually asymptomatic, they can reach huge sizes and compress the surrounding neurovascular structures. Patients …

verfasst von:: Can Aslan, Kemal Koray Bal, Harun Gur, Kemal Gorur

30.04.2024 | Clinical Report

Metastatic Papillary Thyroid Microcarcinoma Presenting as a Branchial Cleft Cyst in Young Female

Though aetiology of lateral neck masses is complex, branchial cleft cyst is the second most common congenital lesions of the neck next only to thyroglossal duct cysts. Rarely ectopic thyroid tissue within a branchial cleft cyst may develop into …

verfasst von:: Manisha A. Atram, Shubhangi Mangam, V. B. Shivkumar, Pranali Kamekar

29.04.2024 | Clinical Report

Occlusive Tight Strapping for Tracheostomy Decannulation; Is it Safe?

Decannulation following tracheostomy is an important transition. Subcutaneous emphysema (SE) following decannulation has been rarely reported. We, herein, report a case of massive subcutaneous emphysema following decannulation of a short-term …

verfasst von:: Geetanjali Tolia Chilkoti, Nikita Mary Mundakel, Nitin Kataria, Vipin Arora

29.04.2024 | Other Articles

Competency Based Medical Education (CBME) in India: Clinicians’ Multifaceted Challenges

In the recent past, in order to achieve our national goal of ‘health for all’, National Medical Commission and Government of India made competency based medical education (CBME) mandatory in all Indian medical colleges. By undergoing CBME, the …

verfasst von:: Mary Kurien, Kurien Thomas

29.04.2024 | Original Article

Comparison of Bone Cement Fixation for Stapes Prostheses with Different Materials in Endoscopic Primary Stapedectomy

Otosclerosis is a complex skeletal condition that originates from both hereditary and environmental factors. Gradual conductive hearing loss is the main character. Aim to contrast and assess the postoperative results, such as hearing improvement …

verfasst von:: Khalaf Hamead, Mostafa Talaat, Montasser AbdelSalam Hafez, Reham Gamal, Ahmed AbdelRahman Abd elAziz, Omnia Abdelaal Abdelhady, Rasha Ahmed Abdelmoneim, AbdelMoneim H. Hamad

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