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Indian Journal of Otolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery OnlineFirst articles

Open Access 01.06.2024 | Original Article

Lacrimal duct Surgery: Different Techniques and Long-Term Postoperative Results

Pre-saccal obstructions of the lacrimal duct can be solved with a conjunctivodacryocystorhinostomy while saccal or post-saccal obstructions are restored with an external, endoscopic or laser dacryocystorhinostomy (DCR). The aim of the present …

verfasst von:
Maria Casasayas, Humbert Massegur-Solench, María Martel-Marín, Kataryna Alicja Kolanczak, Anna Holgado, Juan Ramón Gras-Cabrerizo

01.06.2024 | Clinical Report

Intraorbital Foreign Body- Endoscope Assisted Removal

Intraorbital wooden foreign body is uncommon in patients with orbital trauma, and if present its complete surgical removal at the earliest is of utmost importance to avoid significant complications. We report an interesting case of an intraorbital …

verfasst von:
Divya Mishra, Ravi Meher, Vikram Wadhwa, Abhinav Agarwal

01.06.2024 | Original Article

Comparison of the Efficacy and Safety of Bilastine 20 mg versus Fexofenadine 180 mg for Treatment of Perennial Allergic Rhinitis: Randomized Controlled Study

Allergic Rhinitis (AR) is characterised by excessive sneezing, nasal congestion, nasal secretions. It is caused by immunoglobulin E- mediated reactions to inhaled allergens. These immune reactions involve mucosal inflammation that is driven by …

verfasst von:
Aditya Singhal, Pooja Agrawal, Probal Chatterji, Pritpal Singh Matreja, Tariq Mahmood

01.06.2024 | Other Articles

Thyroid Uncomplicated Surgery with Lack Placement of Drains. A Retrospective Analysis

Background: Thyroid drains after thyroid surgery are often used despite evidence. The aim of this retrospective study was to determine the post-operative complication rates following thyroid uncomplicate surgery without drain. Material and …

verfasst von:
Andrea Sanna, G. Buzzi, D. Prando, B. Mantovan, F. Sanna, F. Bagolini, M. De Luca

01.06.2024 | Clinical Report

A Giant Encephalocele Mimicking Nasal Polyp – A Case Report

Encephaloceles are most commonly seen in children and rarely in adults. Spontaneous encephaloceles comprises of 3 − 5% of all CSF leaks. A huge encephalocele may be misdiagnosed as Polyp. Here we are sharing our experience of clinical presentation …

verfasst von:
Satish Chandra Tripuraneni, Sameera Gera, Nagu Akhileswar Reddy

31.05.2024 | Clinical Report

Cryoprobe-Assisted Excision of Cavernous Hemangioma of the Orbit: A Clinical Case Report

This case report details the management of orbital cavernous hemangioma in a middle-aged female. The treatment involved a medial orbitotomy combined with an innovative application of a cryoprobe. This approach underscores the benefits of open …

verfasst von:
Akshat Kushwaha, Kalaiarasi Raja, Lokesh Kumar Penubarthi, Nirupama kasturi, Sivaraman Ganesan

31.05.2024 | Original Article

A Comparative Analysis of Otolaryngology Journal Characteristics and Metrics Across World Bank Income Groups

Research is crucial to expand knowledge and improve patient care. Additionally, dissemination of research plays a vital role in exchanging research findings and facilitating cross-border collaboration among professionals. Hence, it is crucial to …

verfasst von:
Nader G Zalaquett, Nadim Hamadeh, Rolvix H. Patterson, Eric K. Kim, Zeina Korban, Mark G. Shrime

31.05.2024 | Brief Communication

A Safe Methodology for Suction Drain Placement in in Head & Neck Reconstruction after Free Tissue Transfer

verfasst von:
Dr Anupam Golash, Dr Tamasuk Das, Dr Abhijit Golash

31.05.2024 | Clinical Report

Oral and Nasal Myiasis in Two Patients Hospitalized in the Intensive Care Unit: Diagnosis and Clinical Significance of Cases

Myiasis is a disease caused by fly larvae from the Diptera order settling in various tissues and organs of humans or animals. To report the diagnosis of myiasis larvae invading the oral and nasal cavities of patients in the management of intensive …

verfasst von:
Nilgün Savaş, Mehmet Aykur

31.05.2024 | Original Article

A Prospective Comparative Study of Impedance Audiometry Findings Preoperatively and Postoperatively in Cases of Conventional Adenoidectomy versus Microdebrider Assisted Adenoidectomy

The aim of the study was to evaluate and compare the efficacy of Endoscopic Adenoidectomy with Microdebrider over Conventional technique by Curettage using Impedance Audiometry findings. In this prospective, randomised, comparative study patients …

verfasst von:
Singh Vasudha, Binayak Baruah

31.05.2024 | Clinical Report

Carotidynia - An Unexplored Entity in Otolaryngology Practice: Three Case Reports & Review of Literature

Carotidynia is transient perivascular inflammation of the carotid artery. It is a rare condition of head and neck associated with atypical neck pain, often unilateral. Patients with carotidynia often presents with atypical symptoms that makes the …

verfasst von:
Raman Sharma, Pratik Kumar, Divya Singh, Ravi Meher, Jyoti Kumar

30.05.2024 | Original Article

A Prospective Study Evaluating Indications & Outcomes of Revision Mastoid Surgery

Mastoid surgeries are surgical procedures, wherein surgical failures are prevalent due to the fundamental complexities involved, especially in the understanding of microscopy and pathophysiology of the disease. A revision mastoidectomy is an …

verfasst von:
Arup Kakati, Sruthy Sridharan

27.05.2024 | Original Article

Biofilm Producing Organisms and Their Antibiotic Sensitivity in Chronic Suppurative Otitis Media: A Cross-Sectional Study

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 …

verfasst von:
Zaaraasmat Ahesannawaz Mujahid, Shilpa Saji Palal, Gopika Gopan, Anil Kumar Ramabhadraiah

27.05.2024 | Clinical Report

Middle Turbinate Angiofibroma in a Middle-Aged Female: A Case Report and Review of the Literature

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 …

verfasst von:
Syed Ahmed Shahzaeem Hussain, Hassan Ali, Syed Muzahir Hussain, Syeda Anum Fatima Naqvi, Syed Ahmed Shahzain Hussain, Muhammad Abdullah

27.05.2024 | Original Article

Comparison of Depth of Mastoid Antrum on High Resolution Computed Tomography and Per Operatively in Cases Undergoing Mastoidectomy

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 …

verfasst von:
Divya Sethi, B. K. Prasad, Manoj Gopinath

24.05.2024 | Original Article

Prevalence of Obstructive Sleep Apnoea in patients with primary nasal and nasopharyngeal pathologies

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 …

verfasst von:
B. Shankameswaran, G. Viveknarayan, M. Gowrishankar, V. Suresh

24.05.2024 | Original Article

Critical Appraisal of the 2017 Bethesda System for Reporting Thyroid Cytopathology with Cytohistological Concordance and Estimation of Risk of Malignancy - An Institutional Study

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 …

verfasst von:
Sayika Hameed, Sabina Khan, Mohd Jaseem Hassan, Musharraf Husain, Arun Prakash

24.05.2024 | Original Article

Impact of Otoendoscopy in Cholesteatoma Surgery

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 …

verfasst von:
Prakash Handi, Thomas Prasannaraj, Vijaykumar Kanade, S N Ramya, Sridutt Shekar, Karthik, R Rakshitha

24.05.2024 | Clinical Report

Orbital Cholesterol Granuloma : A Rare Case Report

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 …

verfasst von:
Sarang Gotecha, Ashish Chugh, Prashant Punia, Rajeev Reddy, Jayant Gaud, Ishant Rege

24.05.2024 | Original Article

Prevalence of Chronic Rhino Sinusitis in Patients with Concha Bullosa

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 …

verfasst von:
M. Nabeel, Rishabh R. Reddy, Sriram Rebala