Indian Journal of Otolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery OnlineFirst articles

18.05.2024 | Original Article

Radiological Evaluation of Middle Cranial Fossa Dura in Patients with Unilateral Cholesteatoma

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 …

verfasst von:: Mohamed A. Alhussaini, Mariam Z. Zaka, Mahmoud Moubark, Mohamed S. Ammar, Ahmed A. Badran

17.05.2024 | Original Article

Effect of Vocal Function Exercises on the Voice Handicap Index, Vocal Fatigue Index, and Number of Vocal Fatigue Symptoms in Bank Workers: Single-Blinded Randomized Controlled Trial

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 …

verfasst von:: Mohammad Sedigh Mahmoud Zadeh, Farhad Torabinezhad, Arezoo Saffarian, Jamileh Abolghasemi, Behnoosh Vasaghi-Gharamaleki, Amirmohammad Danesh

17.05.2024 | Original Article

The Risk of Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Patients with Primary Muscle Tension Dysphonia

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 …

verfasst von:: Abdul-Latif Hamdan, Christophe Abi Zeid Daou, Jad Hosri, Anthony Ghanem, Randa Barazi, Charbel Fadel, Batoul Jaber, Elie Alam

16.05.2024 | Clinical Report

Laryngeal Paraganglioma with Neck Metastasis

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 …

verfasst von:: Satish Chandra Tripuraneni, Sameera Gera, Anila Patibandla, Archana Rangisetty

16.05.2024 | Original Article

Versatility of Islanded Nasolabial Flap Based on Facial Artery and Vein for Reconstruction of Oral Cancer Defects, Experience in a Tertiary Care Center

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 …

verfasst von:: Jiten Kumar Mishra , Shamendra Anand Sahu, Ripu Daman Arora, Abi Sindhuja, Karthik Nagaraja Rao

16.05.2024 | Original Article

A Randomised Controlled Trial Comparing Intratympanic Gentamicin with Methylprednisolone in Meniere’s Disease with Good Hearing

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 …

verfasst von:: Anu Alex, Manju Deena Mammen, Anjali Lepcha, K. Reka, Ann Mary Augustine, Ajay Philip

16.05.2024 | Other Articles

Schwannoma of Ansa-Cervicalis: A Rare Location for Schwannoma

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 …

verfasst von:: Muharrem Oner

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

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