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Indian Journal of Otolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery OnlineFirst articles

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

24.05.2024 | Original Article

Incidence and Management of Pharyngo Cutaneous Fistula Following Total Laryngectomy - A Single Institutional 10 Years Experience

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 …

verfasst von:
Subbiah Shanmugam, S. Arunvictor Jebasingh, S. Nagarajan

24.05.2024 | Original Article

Evaluation of Obstructive Sleep Apnea by Drug Induced Sleep Endoscopy in Pateints Presenting with Stroke or Transient Ischemic Attack

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 …

verfasst von:
Raina Rathore, Shruti Tandon, Sushil Gaur

22.05.2024 | Original Article

Assessment of Deafness in Term Infants with Birth Asphyxia with Otoacoustic Emission and Brain Stem Evoked Response Audiometry: A Prospective Observational Study

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 …

verfasst von:
Reshma P. Chavan, Sujit M. Shivsharan, Akshay B. Nalte

20.05.2024 | Original Article

Topical Anesthesia Versus Submucosal Injection for Radiofrequency Turbinoplasty: Same Benefit but without Patient’s Pain. A Comparative Study

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 …

verfasst von:
Antonio Alberto Maria Giunta, Filippo Cianchetta, Luca Liberati, Pietro De Luca, Giampietro Ricci, Arianna Di Stadio

Open Access 20.05.2024 | Other Articles

Adenotonsillectomy Versus Watchful Waiting for Children with Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome: A Systematic Review with Meta-Analysis

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 …

verfasst von:
Alexios Tsikopoulos, Konstantinos Tsikopoulos, Fotios Dilmperis, Sofia Anastasiadou, Konstantinos Garefis, Athanasios Fountarlis, Stefanos Triaridis