Application of Otoform to Study Variations of Sinus Tympani: A Novel Technique.

The sinus tympani is a deep pocket of varying dimensions situated in the retrotympanum. It lies medial to the facial nerve thereby making surgical access difficult. It is this area which is frequently involved in chronic otitis media attico-antral type.

Comparing Efficiency Epley and Semont Manoeuvre with Videonystagmography.

Unlabelled: Videonystagmography (VNG) is useful and reliable in diagnosing vertigo. Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV) is the most common peripheral vestibular disorder in adults, and posterior canal is the commonest canalinvolved. The treatment of choice for posterior canal BPPV is repositioning manoeuvres.

Importance of an Ent Surgeon in Maggot Removal, Improper Attempt Leads to Deadly Complications: A Case Report.

Myiasis is caused by the larvae of Diptera. Infestation of maggots in ears and nose is extremely dangerous because of their anatomical proximity to brain. Treatment is primarily medical but requires surgical expertise when progressed further.

Excursus in Chorda-Facial Angle Variation in Cochlear Implant Surgery: Cadaveric Temporal Bone Study.

Facial recess approach through posterior tympanotomy is the most common & best appraoch for facilitating Cochlear Implant surgery through the round window. Sacrificing Chorda tympani nerve can be avoided by proper understanding of the anatomy of the Facial Recess & Chorda-Facial angles. Hence it is important to know the Chorda-Facial angle to prevent injury in Facial recess approach during Cochlear Implant surgery.

Mastering the Trans-Labrynthine Approach to Internal Acoustic Meatus: A Cadaveric Temporal Bone Study.

The Trans-labrynthine approach, through Otic capsule gives direct approach to the cerebellopontine angle (CPA) and internal auditory meatus (IAM) with preservation of the facial nerve. Mastering the approach to IAM in a cadaver with anatomical landmarks is important to the budding Otologist & Neurotologist to approach the CPA with functional preservation of the Facial nerve in patients with Vestibular Schwannoma & other procedures. Transitioning surgical skills and anatomic knowledge from surgical anatomy textbooks and laboratory training to the operative room is challenging.