Tampon for Nose and Nasopharynx.

Unusual foreign body in nose and nasopharynx - a rare case.

Lodgment of foreign body in the nose/nasopharynx in a sane adult person is unusual. Here, we present the case of a patient who came with an unusual foreign body (fish) lodged in the nose & nasopharynx. It was removed successfully in the outpatient department transorally with aid of nasal endoscopy.

Comparing the Healthy Nose and Nasopharynx Microbiota Reveals Continuity As Well As Niche-Specificity

To improve our understanding of upper respiratory tract (URT) diseases and the underlying microbial pathogenesis, a better characterization of the healthy URT microbiome is crucial. In this first large-scale study, we obtained more insight in the URT microbiome of healthy adults. Hereto, we collected paired nasal and nasopharyngeal swabs from 100 healthy participants in a citizen-science projec...

Integrated Internal Stabilization for Saddle Nose Surgery

Introduction: Correction of Saddle nose deformity is one of the most challenging issues in facial plastic surgery.   Materials and Methods: In this study, a single structure in the form of L-strut was attempted to be created by using one 0.035" Kirschner wire and an autologous costal graft out of the 10th and 11th ribs. This study involved 13 cases, most of whom were traumatic. The corrective ...

The “behind-the-knee” test for menstrual tampon irritation

Colposcopic inspection of the vagina is a routine component of the safety assessment of intravaginal products. However, colposcopic findings occur frequently in healthy women, raising questions about their relevance to intravaginal product safety. Practical disadvantages limit the utility of colposcopy for evaluating menstrual tampons, among them the presence of background microtrauma, the inab...

Irradiation of the nasopharynx.