OBJECTIVES To compare the efficacy of power-microdebrider-assisted inferior turbinoplasty (PAT) with submucosal resection (SMR) in the treatment of inferior turbinate hypertrophy. METHODS A prospective randomized clinical trial study of 46 patients with bilateral inferior turbinate hypertrophy. Patients were randomly divided into 2 groups: PAT and SMR. RESULTS Intraoperative blood loss was ...

Subglottic Eosinophilic Angiocentric Fibrosis (EAF) is an extremely rare disease of an elusive aetiology. It is chronically progressive benign condition that causes narrowing of the subglottic region leading to dysphonia and airway compromise. The diagnosis is historical and imaging is nonspecific. We report a case xc of 56-year-old lady referred to our institution with globus sensation, hoarse...

BACKGROUND Chronic nasal obstruction can significantly impair patients’ quality of life and is a frequent complaint seen by otolaryngologists. Inferior turbinate hypertrophy is a common cause of chronic nasal obstruction. Various etiologies for the hypertrophy of inferior turbinates include allergic reactions, nonallergic rhinitis, chronic hypertrophic rhinitis, and compensatory hypertrophy as ...

Thornwaldt’s cyst occurs in the midline of the nasopharynx (space behind nasal cavity).Although it is relatively uncommon and majority are asymptomatic, it may cause significant symptoms. We present a case of young male who presented with history of snoring, stuffy nose and unusual heaviness in head. He had a history of irregular clinician consultation due to transferable nature of his job. On ...

Objective. To describe our technique of performing tonsillotomy that increases visibility by providing a better view of the tonsils and related structures through the use of a 30-degree scope. Method. Patients had tonsillotomy with microdebrider with the aid of a 30-degree endoscope for both visualization and on-screen projection and magnification. Result. The endoscope-assisted technique provi...

: Adenoidectomy is one of the most common surgical procedures performed on children. Conventional curettage adenoidectomy a low-cost procedure that still widely practised, particularly in developing nations. To compare conventional and endoscopic-assisted powered using microdebrider. Consecutive cases for (Group I) Endoscopic Assisted II) were taken from undergoing adenoidectomy, with each grou...