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Demographic Profile and Etiology of Epistaxis
AbstractEpistaxis is common worldwide otorhinolaryngology emergency presenting as a life-threatening condition especially in resource-constrained hospitals with limited health-care facilities for acceptable management. The aim of this study is to find out the common causes of epistaxis. It was a cross sectional study. It was carried out on 304 patients who presented with epistaxis at tertiary care hospital of Central India (Peoples College of Medical Science& Research Centre, Bhopal). It was found that among 304 participants, maximum number of patients with epistaxis were of age group 21 –30 years i.e. 66 (21.71%) wi...
Source: Indian Journal of Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery - April 6, 2024 Category: ENT & OMF Source Type: research

Rare Glottic Pleomorphic Rhabdomyosarcoma: A Case Report with Review of Literature
This report highlights a case of rare pleomorphic rhabdomyosarcoma of glottis in a 67-year-old male who presented with hoarseness and a description of its management. (Source: Indian Journal of Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery)
Source: Indian Journal of Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery - April 6, 2024 Category: ENT & OMF Source Type: research

Correction to: Epidemiological Profile of Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) Diseases in the Outpatient Department at Thung Song Hospital, a General Hospital in Southern Thailand, from 2016 to 2019
(Source: Indian Journal of Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery)
Source: Indian Journal of Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery - April 6, 2024 Category: ENT & OMF Source Type: research

Comparative Study of Topical Application of Injection Tranexamic Acid and Anterior Nasal Packing in the Management of Epistaxis
AbstractEpistaxis, defined as bleeding from the nose, is one of the common ENT cases coming to emergency department. Epistaxis is experienced by at least 60% of the population once in their life time and about 6% of them will require medical attention. The different treatment modalities include: local pressure, application of topical vasoconstrictor substances, or nasal packing depending on personal physician preference. Tranexamic acid (TXA), a synthetic analogue of the amino acid lysine, belongs to a class of drugs known as antifibrinolytics. It acts by reversibly binding four to five lysine receptor sites on plasminogen...
Source: Indian Journal of Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery - April 5, 2024 Category: ENT & OMF Source Type: research

Evaluation of Subjective Visual Vertical and Cervical Neuromotor Control in Young Nomophobians: A Cross Sectional Study
This study demonstrated that SVV and cervical neuromotor control was predominantly affected in the severe nomophobian group. (Source: Indian Journal of Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery)
Source: Indian Journal of Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery - April 5, 2024 Category: ENT & OMF Source Type: research

Diagnosis of Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo Using a Questionnaire in a Hospital Based Rural Setting in India
AbstractTo develop and validate a simple questionnaire for the diagnosis of Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV) and also to  accurately predict the involved side in BPPV. Patients (N = 148) who presented with dizziness to the ENT department were asked to fill out a questionnaire which was formulated to diagnose BPPV and the affected side. Five questions were part of the questionnaire. The fifth question was set to a scertain the affected side in BPPV. All the patients underwent a detailed neuro-otological examination and the findings were noted. The findings of the examination were correlated with the questio...
Source: Indian Journal of Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery - April 5, 2024 Category: ENT & OMF Source Type: research

Decoding the Complexity: A Case Series on Isolated Sphenoid Sinus Fungal Ball
This study emphasizes the effectiveness of endoscopic sphenoidotomy for managing isolated sphenoid sinus fungal ball. This also highlights the importance of early detection and treatment to prevent complications. Headache, a primary symptom, was successfully resolved after surgery, reinforcing the role of surgery as the primary treatment. (Source: Indian Journal of Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery)
Source: Indian Journal of Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery - April 5, 2024 Category: ENT & OMF Source Type: research

Kissing Carotids: A Rare Anatomical Aberration with Clinical Significance
We present here a case of 55  year old asymptomatic female diagnosed with bilateral retropharyngeal internal carotid artery aberration. (Source: Indian Journal of Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery)
Source: Indian Journal of Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery - April 5, 2024 Category: ENT & OMF Source Type: research

Successful Treatment of Severe Aplastic Anemia with Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation in the Setting of Active Mucormycosis
AbstractSevere aplastic anemia (SAA) is a life-threatening hematological disease characterized by the suppression of the bone marrow. Patients with SAA are predisposed to recurrent bacterial infections and invasive fungal infections (IFI) due to profound and persistent neutropenia. Mucorales are the second most common cause of IFI encountered in SAA. Here we present a pediatric case of SAA with active mucormycosis infection of the paranasal sinuses. In the first step, surgical debridement was performed and combined antifungal therapy (liposomal amphotericin B, posaconazole, caspofungin) was started. Due to severe neutropen...
Source: Indian Journal of Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery - April 4, 2024 Category: ENT & OMF Source Type: research

Diagnostic Utility of Cytomorphometric Evaluation of Exfoliated Oral Mucosal Cells in Type II Diabetes Mellitus: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
AbstractDiabetes Mellitus (DM) is the sixth leading cause of mortality and morbidity in the world. Early diagnosis and periodic monitoring are mandatory to prevent complications. The custom of noninvasive exfoliative cytology diagnostic technique is the need of the hour in diabetes, where the invasive methods lose viability. The purpose of this meta-analysis is to analyze the cytomorphometric changes in the exfoliated cells of the oral mucosa, as an adjunct to the diagnosis of type II diabetes. A thorough search was made by using PubMed, Google Scholar, and Cochrane Library databases. Original research articles, that evalu...
Source: Indian Journal of Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery - April 3, 2024 Category: ENT & OMF Source Type: research

Presentation of Arteria Lusoria with Non Recurent Laryngeal Nerve
AbstractNon-recurrent laryngeal nerve (NRLN) is an anatomic variation seen in about 0.52 –0.7% patients, generally on right side. It exits the vagus nerve having a direct route to the larynx, unlike usual recurrent laryngeal nerve, supplying intrinsic laryngeal muscles except cricothyroid. It is sited over left side on extremely rare occasions, that is, 0.04% of the cases. Some cases of NRLN co-exists with aberrant right subclavian artery which courses behind the esophagus, also known as ‘arteria lusoria’. Here we present a case of 60-years old patient, diagnosed as goiter presented to us in june 2023 at the departme...
Source: Indian Journal of Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery - April 3, 2024 Category: ENT & OMF Source Type: research

Bedside Clinical Swallow Test and the Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallow - Level of Agreement
ConclusionBedside tests can be considered as an important, easy, sensitive, and specific for the detection of aspiration. Combination of gag reflex and change of voice as parameters of aspiration compared with FEES showed high sensitivity and specificity. (Source: Indian Journal of Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery)
Source: Indian Journal of Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery - April 2, 2024 Category: ENT & OMF Source Type: research

A Prospective Study of Role of Functional MRI in Suspects of Obstructive Sleep Apnea
AbstractObstructive sleep apnea (OSA) syndrome, characterized by daytime impairment, affects approximately 1 in 20 adults and can lead to a range of behavioral and cardiovascular abnormalities. Understanding the underlying causes and identifying the specific obstructions within the upper airway is crucial for effective management of this condition. Sleep MRI has emerged as a valuable tool in accurately diagnosing OSA by providing detailed insights into the level, magnitude, and type of obstruction present in affected individuals. One of the key observations made through sleep MRI studies is the increased collapsibility of ...
Source: Indian Journal of Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery - April 2, 2024 Category: ENT & OMF Source Type: research

Adaptation and Validation of Voice Handicap Index-Punjabi
AbstractPatients with Voice problems are frequently encountered in clinics. There is no tool available in Punjabi language for evaluation of impact of voice disorder on patient ’s life. The aim of this study was to adapt Voice Handicap Index in Punjabi language and to obtain validity, reliability and consistency of the developed tool. The study also aims to compare the scores of VHI-Punjabi between patients with voice problems and asymptomatic age-matched controls.The study follows qualitative research design with purposive sampling. The study was conducted at the Audiology and SLP unit of ENT, Guru Gobind Singh Medical ...
Source: Indian Journal of Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery - April 2, 2024 Category: ENT & OMF Source Type: research

Single Stage Deltopectoral Flap for Reconstruction of the Soft Tissue Defects of Neck
This study was approved by the Institutional Ethical Committee (number: IEC 702 –2021). A total of six patients received single-stage deltopectoral flap during the study period, of which five were for oncosurgical defects, and one had necrotizing fasciitis. The healing and overall outcome were optimal in all cases, with no flap loss. In two of these cases, the donor site was closed primarily, and in the rest, a split-thickness skin graft was used. Our results reiterate the tremendous practical value of a single-stage deltopectoral flap in the primary reconstruction of medium- to large-sized surgical defects of the neck, ...
Source: Indian Journal of Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery - April 2, 2024 Category: ENT & OMF Source Type: research