Tracheostomy among Children Admitted in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit of a Tertiary Care Centre.

Introduction: Tracheostomy is commonly performed for upper airway obstruction, prolonged mechanical ventilation and tracheo-bronchial toileting. Pediatric tracheostomy differs from adult tracheostomy in terms of surgical procedure, post-operative care and recovery. The tracheostomized patients may either be decannulated, discharged with tube-in-situ or the patient may expire.

Keratosis obturans: A rare cause of facial nerve palsy.

Keratosis obturans, caused by the deposition of desquamated keratin plug in the external auditory canal can present with facial palsy. Young patients presenting with facial palsy, earache, and gradual hearing loss should be suspected for Keratosis obturans.

Prevalence of Foreign Body Aspiration in Children in a Tertiary Care Hospital.

Introduction: Foreign body aspiration is a common problem in children with signifi cant mortality and morbidity. This study aims to determine the prevalence of foreign body aspiration in children in a tertiary care hospital of Nepal.

Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted at Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital from April 2010 to March 2016 after obtaining ethical approval from Institutional Review Committee (Reference number- 08(6-11)E277/78).

Prevalence of Post Tonsillectomy Haemorrhage at a Tertiary Care Centre in Nepal.

Introduction: Tonsillectomy is one of the common ENT surgical procedures. Post-tonsillectomy haemorrhage remains a frequent complication which can be potentially life-threatening. The objective of the present study was to calculate the prevalence of haemorrhage following a tonsillectomy at a tertiary care centre.

Comparison of Outcomes Between Mometasone Furoate Intranasal Spray and Oral Montelukast in Patients with Allergic Rhinitis.

Background: Allergic rhinitis is a common ailment with rising trend and worldwide prevalence of some 400 million.

Methods: This prospective randomized crosssectional study was done at the Department of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, Tribhuvan University, Teaching Hospital, Kathmandu, Nepal from June 2016 to August 2017. They were randomly assigned to two groups by lottery method.

Preparedness for Coronavirus Disease in Hospitals of Nepal: A Nationwide Survey.

Introduction: Coronavirus disease pandemic has affected large number of people globally and has continued to spread. Preparedness of individual nations and the hospitals is important to effectively deal with the surge of cases. We aimed to obtain nation wide data from Nepal, about hospital preparedness for COVID-19.

Establishment of Paediatric Airway Surgery Services in Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital: A Leap in Otorhinolaryngology in Nepal.

Paediatric airway surgery is an emerging superspeciality for a developing country like Nepal. Thriving in a resource limited environment of the country, Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital is setting its early steps in this subspecialty of paediatric otorhinolaryngology. With generous support of the experts from USA and a team of very dedicated surgeons in the department, future of paediatric airway surgery in Nepal seems to be promising.

Comparison of Ultrasonic Device Versus Bipolar Diathermy Tonsillectomy in Children.

Background: Intraoperative bleeding and postoperative pain are two commonest concerns for both patient and surgeon in tonsillectomy. This study was aimed to compare intraoperative blood loss and early postoperative pain between ultrasonic device and bipolar diathermy tonsillectomy in children.

Methods: Prospective, interventional, single blinded, comparative study was carried out from September 2016 to September 2017 including children up to age 15 years who underwent tonsillectomy either by bipolar diathermy or ultrasonic device.

Primary Atypical Meningioma of the Nasal Cavity: A Case Report and Review of the Literature.

Background: Meningioma is a central nervous system tumor that typically arises in proximity to meninges. Extracranial primary atypical meningioma of sinonasal tract is a rare one.

Methods: We discuss the clinical, radiological, and histological presentation of an elderly female with primary atypical meningioma of the nasal cavity, which was excised via endoscopic endonasal approach.