Chronic Suppurative Otitis Media (CSOM) is an inflammation of the mucoperiosteal lining of the middle ear cleft. Recently, biofilms have been discovered to play a pivotal role in the pathogenesis of CSOM. A biofilm is a bacterial aggregation that …

Extra Nasopharyngeal Angiofibromas are rare benign vascular tumors typically affecting adolescent males. They have variable sites of origin. Only five cases of extra nasopharyngeal angiofibroma originating from the middle turbinate have been …

To compare the depth of mastoid antrum on High Resolution Computed Tomography and per operatively in cases undergoing mastoidectomy. This prospective observational study was done in a tertiary care Army Hospital with 35 patients meriting cortical …

The aim of this study was to study the prevalence of obstructive sleep apnea syndrome in patients with nasal and nasopharyngeal pathologies. A total of 60 consenting patients between the age of 14 to 60 years with primary nasal and nasopharyngeal …

FNAC is a simple, cost effective, easy and quick OPD procedure for diagnosis of thyroid lesions [ 1 ]. However, despite widespread use of thyroid FNACs, there was a terminology flaw in the reporting of the thyroid aspirates which varied markedly …

To study the Impact of Otoendoscopy at the end of apparent microscopic clearance of disease during primary Cholesteatoma surgery in detecting the residual cholesteatoma. A prospective, interventional, non randomized and non comparative study was …

Cholesterol Granuloma is a rare lesion which occurs at locations like ear, peritoneum, lungs, breast etc. and formed due to interaction of Cholesterol and living tissue. But Cholesterol Granuloma occurring in the orbit is a very rare entity and so …

This study aims to investigate the prevalence of chronic rhino sinusitis in patients with concha bullosa, a common anatomical variation characterised by pneumatization of the middle turbinates. Chronic rhino sinusitis is an inflammatory disorder …

Pharyngocutaneous fistula (PCF) is a common postoperative complication in patients undergoing laryngectomy. Many studies have focused on the predisposing factors and their treatment, but there is still controversy on how to identify high-risk …

Background: Obstructive Sleep Apnea Hypopnea (OSAHS) Syndrome is defined by repetitive episodes of apneas or hypopneas, excessive daytime somnolence; waking up during sleep with gasping, choking, or breath holding; or witnessed reports of apneas …

To assess deafness in term infant with birth asphyxia by otoacoustic emission and brain stem evoked response audiometry. A Prospective observational study was done at Tertiary care government hospital from 15/02/2021 to 15/10/2022.Total 130 …

This study aimed at comparing the anesthetic efficacy of lidocaine injection versus pledgets soaked in lidocaine and epinephrine during radiosurgery of inferior turbinates. The study prospectively enrolled 120 outbound patients, who were randomly …

The treatment of children with Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome (OSAS) remains a point of debate among otorhinolaryngologists worldwide. This study aims to comparatively assess the clinical outcomes of adenotonsillectomy (ATE) and watchful waiting …

Cholesteatoma is a common disease of the middle ear cleft associated with several complications, Surgery is the mainstay for the management of such a pathological condition, however, complications may occur including intracranial ones due to …

Vocal fatigue (VF) is a significant portion of occupational voice disorders. Researchers have proposed numerous therapeutic approaches to alleviate VF. However, the efficacy of vocal function exercises (VFEs) as a safe, effective, and simple …

To explore the risk of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in patients with primary muscle tension dysphonia (MTD). The medical records of patients diagnosed with primary MTD between November 2021 and March 2023, were reviewed. The risk of having OSA …

Paragangliomas are neoplasms of neural crest cells. They represent less than 1% of head and neck tumors. Laryngeal paragangliomas constitute a smaller fraction of head and neck paragangliomas. Malignant laryngeal paragangliomas with metastasis are …

Surgical excision is the mainstay of treatment for head and neck cancer. Tumor extirpation leads to significant functional morbidity, cosmetic disfigurement, along with anatomical distortion of the resected structures. Reconstruction provides a …

A randomized prospective parallel group trial was done to compare the efficacy of intratympanic low dose gentamicin with methylprednisolone in treating intractable unilateral Meniere’s disease with serviceable hearing. Study Design: Randomised …

Schwannomas are rare neoplasms that originate from the nervous system. We describe a case of schwannoma of the ansa-cervicalis in a patient where preoperative imaging is suggestive of glomus caroticum tumor. A 44-year-old man presented to the …