Indian J Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg
December 2024
Rhinosporidiosis is a chronic granulomatous disease caused by Rhinosporidium seeberi, typically involving nasal cavity and nasopharynx. They usually present with epistaxis, nasal obstruction, anosmia, and headache. In India, it is endemic in coastal areas of Orissa, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Karnataka and Pondicherry states.
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August 2024
Retrograde movement of gastric contents into the pharynx is termed Laryngopharyngeal Reflux (LPR). It represents an extraesophageal manifestation associated with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). The objective of the study is to investigate the clinical profile of LPR and its response to treatment.
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February 2024
Background: Tympanoplasty is the most common operation performed by an Otolaryngologist worldwide.Type 1 tympanoplasty involves repair of pars tensa of tympanic membrane, when the middle ear is normal. The most widely used method is underlay technique using temporalis facia.
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