Videostrobokymographic Analysis of Stroboscopic Footage With Unsteady Laryngeal Positions From Phononormals.

Aim: This study aimed (i) to extract videostrobokymograms (VSK) and measure the objective metrics of vocal fold vibration from stroboscopic footage with unsteady laryngeal positions using a customized approach that utilized the Lucas-Kanade optical flow method-alongside other preprocessing methods and kymogram extraction techniques and (ii) to juxtapose the readings of Electroglottography (EGG) with the extracted VSK metrics.

Method: Sixty-three tokens of videostroboscopy and EGG were obtained from 21 phononormals. The videostroboscopic samples were then subjected to pre-processing for optimization.

Unforeseen Complication in a Patient with Recurrent Papillary Carcinoma Thyroid.

The incidence of thyroid papillary cancer is approximately 13.5 per 100,000.Papillary thyroid carcinoma (PTC) is usually associated with favorable survival and low recurrence rate.

Effectiveness of Scenario-based Roleplay as a Method of Teaching Soft Skills for Undergraduate Medical Students.

Background: Despite the widespread acknowledgment of the need and significance of soft skills (SKs) in health professions education, the subject is not emphasized enough in training students. These skills can be taught to undergraduates through roleplay. Communication skills and teamwork were taught by scenario-based roleplay and assessed in this study.

Bacteriology of Adenoids and Tonsils in Children With Recurrent Adenotonsillitis.

Introduction: Recurrent adenotonsillitis (AT) commonly affects children and may be associated with various complications. Infections are common etiology, and microbial profiles may vary widely in different cases. In this study, we evaluated the bacterial profile and antibiotic sensitivity of pathogens identified in tonsil and adenoid core cultures in children with recurrent AT.

Satellite Epidemic of Covid-19 Associated Mucormycosis in India: A Multi-Site Observational Study.

Background: Sudden upsurge in cases of COVID-19 Associated Mucormycosis (CAM) following the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic was recorded in India. This study describes the clinical characteristics, management and outcomes of CAM cases, and factors associated with mortality.

Methods: Microbiologically confirmed CAM cases were enrolled from April 2021 to September 2021 from ten diverse geographical locations in India.

Management of Arteriovenous Malformation in Otolaryngology Practice: A Retrospective Study & Review of Literature.

Vascular malformations in the head and neck encompass a wide range of lesions and present an interesting challenge for the surgeon with their varied presentations. Early diagnosis and timely and adequate intervention help treat patients effectively. We reported our experience in the management of four patients diagnosed with low-flow venous malformation.

Perception of Faculty toward Challenges in Teaching and the Role of Medical Education Workshops in Addressing Them: A Mixed-Methods Study.

 A medical teacher has a very complex job profile, wherein they are expected to train a cohort of newly joined medical aspirants to competent health care professionals. The current study was conducted to identify the challenges faced by the faculty members in medical teaching and to assess the perception of teachers on the role of medical education workshops in addressing these challenges.  It was a Mixed Methods study conducted over a period of 9 months from January to September 2021 in a tertiary teaching medical college and hospital of Chengalpet District of Tamil Nadu amongst the faculty members of the teaching medical college and hospital.

Fungal necrotizing fasciitis of the head and neck in 3 patients with uncontrolled diabetes.

Necrotizing fasciitis is an uncommon, rapidly progressive soft-tissue infection that is associated with a high incidence of morbidity and mortality. It is usually caused by bacteria and rarely caused by or complicated by a fungus. We report 3 cases of necrotizing fasciitis of the head and neck in patients with uncontrolled diabetes.

Fungal laryngitis in immunocompetent patients.

The diagnosis of fungal laryngitis is often overlooked in immunocompetent patients because it is commonly considered a disease of the immunocompromised. Further confusion is caused by clinical and histological similarity to more common conditions like Leukoplakia. Demonstration of hyperkeratosis particularly if associated with intraepithelial neutrophils on biopsy should trigger a search for fungus using specialized stains.

Modified radical mastoidectomy: a relook at the surgical pitfalls.

The primary aim of surgery for cholesteatoma is to eliminate the disease, to produce a safe and dry ear which is self cleansing, modify the anatomy of the tympanomastoid compartment so as to prevent recurrent disease and wherever possible to reconstruct the hearing mechanism. The advances in medical technology and the medical expertise gained over a period of time have greatly influenced the results in cholesteatoma surgery. The aim of the present study was to assess the intraoperative findings during revision mastoid surgery for atticoantral disease and to ascertain the preventable factor that could reduce recurrence.

Sino nasal teratocarcinosarcoma-an interesting clinical entity.

Sinonasal teratocarcinoma is a rare tumour of the paranasal sinuses. It was earlier termed as teratoid carcinosarcoma or teratocarcinoma. It is a highly aggressive tumour with a 5 year survival rate of 45 %.

Role of Montgomery T-tube stent for laryngotracheal stenosis.

Objective: To identify the indications, complications and outcome of patients of LTS managed with Montgomery T-tube stenting and review the current literature about the role of stenting in LTS.

Methods: Retrospective chart reviews of 39 patients of laryngotracheal stenosis managed by T-tube stenting for temporary or definitive treatment during the period 2004-2011 were considered. The data on indications for stenting, type of stent, problems/complications of stenting, duration of stenting, additional intervention and outcome of management were collected, tabulated and analyzed.

Tracheostomal myiasis: a case report and review of the literature.

"Myiasis" is considered in Hindu mythology as "God's punishment for sinners." It is known to infest live human or animal tissue. Literature abounds with reports of myiasis affecting the nasal cavity, ear, nonhealing ulcers, exophytic malignant growth, and cutaneous tissue.

Schizophyllum commune a causative agent of fungal sinusitis: a case report.

We present a case of maxillary sinusitis caused by Schizophyllum commune, in a 50-year-old female. The patient presented with nasal obstruction, purulent nasal discharge from right side of the nose, cough, headache, and sneezing. Computed tomography revealed extensive opacity of the right maxillary sinus as well as erosion of the nasal wall and maxillary bone.

Giant tumour of the pterygopalatine fossa.

Neurilemmomas are benign and slow growing tumours. Neurilemmomas of the pterygopalatine fossa are rare. In this paper we present a case of schwannoma arising in the pterygopalatine fossa with extension into infratemporal fossa and floor of the orbit.

Functional study of nasal mucosa in endoscopic sinus surgery and its correlation to electron microscopy of cilia.

The effect of functional endoscopic sinus surgery (FESS) was evaluated in 20 patients with chronic sinusitis. The physiological function of sinus mucosa and its mucociliary transport mechanism was assessed pre and post operatively in patients undergoing FESS by performing Saccharin clearance test. The effect of functional sinus surgery on nasal mucosa was evaluated using scanning electron microscopy and study of the ultrastructure of cilia in pre and post operative patients and correlation with histopathological examination.

Inflammatory pseudotumours of the paranasal sinuses.

Inflammatory pseudotumors are clinocopathologically distinctive but biologically controversial entities. They have been described in the lungs, abdomen, retroperitoneum and extremities, but rarely affect the head and neck region. This report is of 2 cases of pseudo tumor of the paranasal sinuses with varied clinical presentation and successful outcome following treatment.

Role of surface swab, core swab and fine needle aspiration in isolating the core bacteria in inflammed tonsils.

The microbial flora of 75 patients with chronic tonsillitis were sudied to identify the commonest organism causing chronic tonsillitis and to compare surface swab, fine needle aspiration (FNA) and core swab in isolating the pathogens. Staphylococcus aureus was the predominant isolate from surface core swab FNA and surface swab. In our study the correlation between surface swab with core swab was 47.