Submandibular Gland-Sparing Technique Versus En-Bloc Level IB Dissection in Oral Cavity Cancers with N0 Neck Status: A Randomized Controlled Trial.

Importance: Metastases to the submandibular gland (SMG) from oral cavity primaries are very rare. Hence, a gland-preserving level IB dissection technique is a feasible option without compromising the lymph node yield (LNY).

Objective: To assess the feasibility and noninferiority of the SMG-preserving dissection technique to the conventional en bloc removal of level IB in terms of LNY in patients with cN0 oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) undergoing elective neck dissection.

Cytologic and Clinicopathologic Features of Papillary Thyroid Carcinoma with Prominent Hobnail Features on FNAC.

The hobnail variation of papillary thyroid cancer (PTC) is an uncommon, aggressive variety with hobnail characteristics on more than 30% of the tumour cells. Because of the entity's rarity, the clinical behaviour and pathologic characteristics of these tumours are still unknown. The purpose of this case study was to look at the cytologic, clinical, and pathological aspects of the hobnail variant of PTC, because of its severe clinicopathologic features and poor outcome, the unusual hobnail type of PTC may necessitate more aggressive treatment than traditional PTCs.

Achieving negative superficial resection margins with NBI and white light in carcinoma oral cavity: Could it be a norm?

Introduction: In India, oral cavity cancer rates are the highest, largely due to tobacco and areca nut use. The primary goal of oncologic surgery is complete tumor resection with adequate margins, yet no accepted guidelines exist margin identification. NBI enhances mucosal lesion detection and may improve margin assessment in OSCC.

Baseline findings of a multicentric ambispective cohort study (2021-2022) among hospitalised mucormycosis patients in India.

In India, the incidence of mucormycosis reached high levels during 2021-2022, coinciding with the COVID-19 pandemic. In response to this, we established a multicentric ambispective cohort of patients hospitalised with mucormycosis across India. In this paper, we report their baseline profile, clinical characteristics and outcomes at discharge.

Preparation and assessment of agar/TEMPO-oxidized bacterial cellulose cryogels for hemostatic applications.

In this work, we have demonstrated agar and oxidized bacterial cellulose cryogels as a potential hemostatic dressing material. TEMPO-oxidized bacterial cellulose (OBC) was incorporated into the agar matrix, improving its mechanical and hemostatic properties. The oxidation of bacterial cellulose (BC) was evidenced by chemical characterization studies, confirming the presence of carboxyl groups.

A Unique Case of Unilateral Vocal Cord Palsy Following an Electrocution Injury.

Electric injuries (in the form of lightning or electric shock) may lead to various implications in the human body, the most important of which include neurological insults. The damage caused is influenced by the route of its entry into the body, its strength, and the duration of exposure. The muscles of the larynx receive motor supply from the recurrent laryngeal nerve (RLN) (except cricothyroid, which gets innervation from the external laryngeal nerve).

Aortic Pseudoaneurysm as an Unusual Cause of Vocal Palsy.

The recurrent laryngeal nerve travels a variable course on either side due to the differences in the structures related during development. The nerve is at risk of injury due to a number of pathologies in any of these structures. We came across a very rare pathology causing vocal palsy in a 62-year-old male with hoarseness of voice.

Autonomous face mask detection using single shot multibox detector, and ResNet-50 with identity retrieval through face matching using deep siamese neural network.

The COVID-19 pandemic poses a global health challenge. The World Health Organization states that face masks are proven to be effective, especially in public areas. Real-time monitoring of face masks is challenging and exhaustive for humans.

Occipital Artery-Based Fascio-Cutaneous Pedicle Flap in Reconstruction of Head and Neck Defects: A Saviour Under Challenging Times.

Head and Neck cancer management has undergone many changes in the past few decades. Primarily advancements in reconstructive surgery for complex head and neck defects after extensive ablative surgeries. Many factors need to be considered in deciding the type of reconstruction.

Cross-Sectional Analysis of Videonystagmography (VNG) Findings in Balance Disorders.

Objective: To understand the videonystagmography (VNG) findings in various balance disorders in 67 patients who presented to the outpatient department of an otorhinolaryngology clinic.

Materials And Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted in the outpatient department of the otorhinolaryngology clinic of a tertiary care center. A total of 67 patients between the age group of 18 and 70 years with balance disorders were included in the study.

Spectrum of Handicap in Unilateral Sensorineural Hearing Loss.

Unilateral Sensorineural Hearing Loss (USNHL) can present with varying symptoms apart from hearing loss, such as dizziness and tinnitus. Impaired sound localization, inability to identify speech in noise and decreased temporal summation can significantly impair the daily activities of an individual. This along with dizziness and tinnitus affects the physical, mental and social health as well.

Role of Blood Investigations in Idiopathic Unilateral Sensorineural Hearing Loss.

Majority of unilateral sensorineural hearing loss are idiopathic. Hence, outcome depends on factors which are associated with nature of disease and its treatment. These can be sudden or progressive.

Blockchain-Internet of Things Applications: Opportunities and Challenges for Industry 4.0 and Society 5.0.

Today, blockchain is becoming more popular in academia and industry because it is a distributed, decentralised technology which is changing many industries in terms of security, building trust, etc. A few blockchain applications are banking, insurance, logistics, transportation, etc. Many insurance companies have been thinking about how blockchain could help them be more efficient.

Subjective and Objective Assessment of Effect of Allergic Rhinitis on Voice in Indian Patients.

To perform a subjective and objective assessment of vocal complaints in patients of allergic rhinitis (AR) using voice handicap index and video-stroboscopy respectively and find the association of their parameters with severity of the disease. Cross-sectional-observational study design. Outpatient department of Otorhinolaryngology of a tertiary centre.

Isolated Acute Sphenoid Fungal Sinusitis with Cavernous Sinus Thrombosis: Our Experience.

Isolated lesions of the sphenoid sinus are uncommon. Cavernous sinus thrombosis is generally sought due to a systemic disease rather than a local pathology. It may be due to hidden primary pathology like isolated acute sphenoid fungal rhinosinusitis.

First Report on Concomitant Infection of Nasal Myiasis and Trichosporonosis in an Uncontrolled Diabetic Patient: Case Report.

Myiasis is an infestation of living tissue of animals or humans by fly larvae. It is quite common in tropical countries due to hot and humid climates. Trichosporonosis is an invasive disseminated fungal infection caused by Trichosporon species.

Novel Modifications to Total Maxillary Swing Approach in Extensive Nasopharyngeal Angiofibroma to Minimize Complications.

Maxillary swing approaches provide excellent exposure of the anterior, mid, and anterolateral skull base offering a wide window to approach nasopharyngeal neoplasms; however, they are also associated with complications. The present study aimed to evaluate the results of a modified total maxillary swing (TMS) approach developed to minimize postoperative complications. The modified TMS approach was used to treat five patients who had extensive juvenile nasopharyngeal angiofibromas between March and October 2019 at our tertiary care center.

Microscopic Parotidectomy: A Prospective Study.

To assess the parameters' setting of the microscope during parotidectomy and the impact of microscopic parotidectomy on facial nerve functional status. A prospective study was conducted on 28 patients in a tertiary care center, who underwent microscopic parotidectomy. Microscope's settings' like magnification, focal length, diameter of the visualized field, and clock position were recorded.

The Clinical-Audiological Cross Sectional Study of Deaf-Mute Patients in a Tertiary Care Centre of Uttarakhand State and Literature Review.

Deafmutism affects communication and wholesome development of an individual. India has a significant burden of deafness in the country. Even fourteen years after the launch of a National Program for Prevention and Control of Deafness in year 2006, we lack detailed data about the disability from most regions of the country.

Unilateral Sensorineural Hearing Loss (USNHL): A Retrospective Study of Incidence.

This retrospective study was carried out to know the incidence of unilateral sensorineural hearing loss (USNHL) (type and degree). (1) To know the incidence of USNHL (other ear being normal) in patients undergoing Pure Tone Audiometry (PTA) for hearing loss (HL). (2) To establish the type and degree of USNHL in patients.

Mixed invasive fungal infections among COVID-19 patients.

Background And Purpose: The healthcare system in India collapsed during the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic. A fungal epidemic was announced amid the pandemic with several cases of COVID-associated mucormycosis and pulmonary aspergillosis being reported. However, there is limited data regarding mixed fungal infections in COVID-19 patients.

The Impact of Unilateral Sensorineural Hearing Loss on Quality of Life of Sub-Himalayan Population.

Introduction: Unilateral Sensorineural Hearing Loss (USNHL) is an age-old known entity. Patients with USNHL lack the merits of binaural hearing, i.e.

Sphenoid Sinus and Related Neurovascular Structures-Anatomical Relations and Variations on Radiology-A Retrospective Study.

The aim of this study was to evaluate sphenoid sinus pneumatisation and its anatomical relation with adjacent neurovascular structures in Indian population. We performed a retrospective cross-sectional study, in which the pattern of sphenoid sinus pneumatization was studied on high-resolution computed tomography scans (n = 400), and association of the optic nerve, vidian canal and foramen rotundum along with related morphometric measurements were studied. Out of 400 CT scans, 60.

Meet the Lacrimal Sac: Endoscopic Surgeons' Road Map.

Knowledge of lateral nasal wall landmarks in relation to lacrimal apparatus is essential for successful endoscopic dacryocystorhinostomy. This descriptive study of right and left sagittally sectioned ten adult cadaver head specimens was done measuring various lateral nasal wall anatomical landmarks including lacrimal apparatus with digital calipers. Maxillary line was identified in 75%, majority overlapping lacrimal sac.