Mary Kurien

Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Pondicherry Institute of Medical Sciences, Puducherry, India.

[ 1 ] - Role of PH Monitoring in Laryngopharyngeal Reflux Patients with Voice Disorders

Introduction: Laryngopharyngeal reflux (LPR) is considered an important cause of voice disorder. We aimed to determine the frequency of LPR in patients with voice disorder and the association between Koufman Reflux Symptom Index (RSI), Reflux Finding Score (RFS), gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and proximal acid reflux in these patients. Materials and Methods: We performed a prospective...

[ 2 ] - Endoscopic Repair of CSF Rhinorrhea: An Institutional Experience

Introduction: Endoscopic repair is considered the treatment of choice in cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) rhinorrhea. The aim of our study was to analyze the etiopathogenesis of CSF rhinorrhea, the outcome of treatment and the causes of failure in a developing-country setting.   Materials and Methods: A retrospective review of patients treated with endoscopic repair for CSF rhinorrhea at a tertiary ca...