Indian J Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg
April 2024
Mucormycosis is an aggressive, fatal fungal infection. The fungal organisms are ubiquitous and easily affect immunocompromised patients. The main aim of this article is to emphasize over the knowledge of different diagnostic methods (diagnostic nasal endoscopy, ct/ contrast mri pns + orbit + brain, Wet KOH mount), the importance of practising an aggressive surgical resection, medical treatments (liposomal amphotericin B, amphotericin gel, tablet posaconazole, nasal douching, retrorbital amphotericin injection), suction cleaning and regular follow up of the patient after surgical management.
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April 2024
Rhinocerebralmucormycosis, is a progressive fungal invasion of a hard palate, paranasal sinuses, orbit, and brain. Post covid the huge number of mucor cases reported in our institute. To combat them a uniform assessment scale was needed as multiple healthcare workers were involved.
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December 2023
In this study, we attempt to look at the various presentations, comorbidities and association of the recent epidemic of rhino-orbital cerebral mucormycosis with Covid-19 in central India. A prospective study of 612 patients diagnosed with mucormycosis from April to July 2021. Detailed history was taken and thorough clinical examination was done.
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April 2023
The aim of the study to screen the neonates for earlier diagnosis of sensorineural hearing loss and to assess the relationship between the hearing loss in newborns along with the high risk factors. A prospective, cohort, observational analytical study done at department of ENT,MGMMC & MYH INDORE (M.P.
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December 2022
Management of aspirated foreign bodies in children becomes very challenging in absence of most appropriate instruments. Rigid bronchoscopy has evolved in the long course of history. The advent of Hopkins rod telescope and optical forceps has enhanced the efficacy as well as the safety of removing tracheobronchial foreign bodies.
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December 2022
To study the specific effects of smoking on laryngeal mucosa and voice using video-stroboscopy, subjective and objective voice analysis. This cross-sectional and observational study was carried out in the Department of Otorhinolaryngology, M.G.
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June 2020
Vertigo is a medical condition where a person feels as if they or the objects around them are moving when they are not. Any disturbance in the functioning of vestibular organ may cause vertigo. This study aims to find the role of cervical Vestibular evoked myogenic potential in diagnosing BPPV.
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