CBNAAT: An Emerging Xpert in Diagnosis of Head and Neck Tuberculosis.

Aims And Obctives: To compare FNAC, microscopy (ZN staining), histopathology and CBNAAT for diagnosis of head and neck tuberculosis, and to evaluate efficacy of CBNAAT in early diagnosis of tuberculosis in head and neck region.

Materials And Methods: This prospective study was carried out in the department of otorhinolaryngology, JLN Medical College and attached hospital, Ajmer from August 2020 to September 2022. Thorough history and clinical examination of all patients presented with neck swelling was done.

Comparison of endoscopic tympanoplasty, cartilage vs. temporalis fascia in chronic suppurative otitis media with inactive mucosal disease: A prospective randomised study.

Background: The introduction of endoscopy into middle ear has open up new opportunities for minimal invasive temporal bone surgery. The present study was planned to compare anatomical and functional outcome in patients who underwent endoscope assisted tympanoplasty using cartilage and temporalis fascia graft.

Methods: The present prospective observational randomized study was carried out in the Department of Otorhinolaryngology of a tertiary care teaching hospital of Rajasthan, India from September 2020 to July 2021.

A Comparative Study of Endoscopic Assisted Powered Adenoidectomy Versus Conventional Adenoidectomy.

Unlabelled: Adenoidectomy is one of the most common procedures performed in children today, either alone or in conjunction with tonsillectomy or insertion of ventilating tubes. The present study was planned to compare the endoscopic powered adenoidectomy versus conventional adenoidectomy. The present prospective observational randomized study was carried out in the Department of Otorhinolaryngology of a tertiary care teaching hospital of Rajasthan.

A Prospective Study on Correlation of MERI (Middle Ear Risk Index) Score with Surgical Outcome of Tympano-mastoid Surgery in Patients of CSOM.

Chronic otits media (COM) is surgically treatable disease which includes complete removal of disease and improving hearing via ossicular reconstruction. Therefore, thorough assessment of the disease, ossicles and various factors causing it plays a major role in surgical outcome prediction. MERI (Middle ear risk index) is one such tool being used worldwide.

A Prospective Correlation Study Between Computerized Tomography of Paranasal Sinuses and Nasal Endoscopy Findings in Patients of Chronic Rhinosinusitis Undergoing Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery.

In order to diagnose chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS), diagnostic nasal endoscopy (DNE) and computed tomography (CT) scan both are important investigations. But both have their pros and cons, some findings are seen better in DNE and others in CT. Our study aims to correlate DNE and CT findings.

A prospective longitudinal study of clinical outcome and quality of life assessment in patients with chronic rhinosinusitis after functional endoscopic sinus surgery using sino nasal outcome test-22.

Chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) significantly affect the quality of life (QoL) of patients. The study was conducted in CRS patients who were treated with functional endoscopic sinus surgery (FESS) after failure of medical treatment to analyze clinical outcome using prospectively collected data through a symptom-based rhinosinusitis outcome measure, the Sino-nasal Outcome Test-22 (SNOT-22). The aim of the study was to evaluate and compare the QoL in patients of chronic rhinosinusitis pre-operative and after FESS by SNOT-22.

Giant Pleomorphic Adenomas of Parotid Gland: a Case Series.

The parotid gland is the largest salivary gland in the body. Pleomorphic adenomas (PA) are most common benign tumors of parotid gland. If left untreated, they can gradually attain the size which can weigh several kilograms.

Evaluation of Recurrence and Hearing Outcome for Inactive Squamosal Disease after Cartilage Strengthening Tympanoplasty.

 Inactive squamosal disease is unique for having a conflicting treatment protocol, with an age-old debate between early surgical intervention or keeping patients in a long-term follow-up. The shifting paradigm is early intervention to prevent further progress into active disease and improve hearing outcome in its nascent stage.  To evaluate recurrence and hearing outcome in cases of inactive squamosal disease after cartilage strengthening tympanoplasty.

A Prospective Randomized Study to Compare Surgical Outcome Using Wet and Dry Temporalis Fascia Graft in Type I Tympanoplasty.

Temporalis fascia is being used as graft material for tympanic membrane repair for over six decades. Though cartilage with or without perichondrium is also being used for different situations, still temporalis fascia graft is being considered as an ideal graft for tympanoplasty. Earlier the dried temporalis fascia was used as a graft but now freshly taken wet temporalis fascia is increasingly being used as a more 'physiological/ live' graft.

A Prospective Longitudinal Study to Evaluate the Patency of the Aditus ad Antrum in Chronic Otitis Media Mucosal Type.

Chronic otitis media is defined as the chronic inflammation of the mucoperiosteal lining lining of the middle ear cleft which presents with recurrent ear discharge through tympanic membrane perforation. The study was planned to evaluate the patency of the aditus ad antrum in cases of chronic otitis media mucosal type, and its correlation with various direct and indirect indicators of blocked aditus. The prospective longitudinal study was conducted on 100 patients with chronic otitis media mucosal type.

A Prospective Longitudinal Study to Evaluate the Outcomes of Success of Endoscopic DCR in Pediatric Age Group.

Children with nasolacrimal duct obstruction (NLDO) have different therapeutic approach from that used in adults. Dacryocystorhinostomy (DCR) is the most common procedure in adults but it is less frequently carried out in children, indicated in children which are refractory to probing. The objective of the study is to report a series of 30 cases of paediatric epiphora who underwent endoscopic endonasal dacryocystorhinostomy surgery, for primary obstruction of nasolacrimal duct and results, outcomes of success are evaluated.

Post-operative Sensorineural Hearing Loss After Middle Ear Surgery.

Chronic suppurative otitis media is managed by tympanomastoid surgery often requires mastoid drilling. Sometimes patients develop sensorineural hearing loss after middle ear surgery. Objective of the study was to compare pre and post operative bone conduction thresholds after middle ear surgeries.

Post Parotidectomy Quality of Life in Patients with Benign Parotid Neoplasm: A Prospective Study.

Parotid tumours are not uncommon. The management is surgical for benign and malignant parotid neoplasm. Due to the location of parotid gland and its intricate relationship with facial nerve, cosmetic and functional outcomes after parotid surgery are extremely important.

Prevalence of Hearing Impairment in High Risk Infants.

Hearing impairment is prevalent in the general population, early intervention facilitates proper development. The aim of this study was to establish the prevalence of hearing impairment in high-risk infants born between 2013 and 2014. 100 newborns were evaluated using evoked otoacoustic emissions and distortion produce and auditory behavior.

Chronic Rhino-Sinusitis and Asthma: Concept of Unified Airway Disease (UAD) and its Impact in Otolaryngology.

The aim of our study is to understand the concept of unified airway disease, to know the advantage of this concept in the diagnosis and treatment of allergic rhinitis, chronic rhino-sinusitis and asthma, to know its impact on practice of otolaryngologists, to motivate the otorhinolaryngologist to apply this concept in diagnosis and treatment. This article is based on our experience on (20 cases) chronic rhino-sinusitis and asthma, and observations and results from various literatures. Implement of the concept of unified airway disease and ability to translate its principles into successful diagnostic and treatment strategies can enhance the practice of otolaryngology.

Hearing loss in patients of chronic renal failure: a study of 100 cases.

The purpose of our study was to determine the incidence of hearing loss and to describe the hearing impairment and the possible contributing factors, responsible for sensori neural hearing loss in chronic renal failure (CRF) patients. This was a prospective study carried out on 50 cases of CRF attending otorhinolaryngological services for hearing disturbance and on 50 healthy volunteers for control study, having the same inclusion criteria except (does not suffering with CRF) having normal renal function tests. These volunteers attended the ENT OPD, for oto-rhino-laryngological services but not for hearing problems.