Parotid- mastoid fascia helps identify facial nerve trunk during parotidectomy: Study Dr. Nandita Mohan11 Aug 2021 9:00 AM ISTCritical to successful parotid surgery is complete tumor removal and safe identification and preservation of the facial nerve. There are a number of...
Better tracheostomy technique- Bjork flap or tracheal window? MD Editorial Team11 Aug 2021 9:00 AM ISTUpper airway obstruction, prolonged intubation, and the need for a pulmonary toilet are commonly treated by tracheostomy. Tracheostomy is a commonly...
Ethanol ablation effective treatment modality for benign head and neck cystic lesions Dr. Nandita Mohan10 Aug 2021 9:00 AM ISTEthanol ablation is an effective and safe alternative to surgery for the treatment of head and neck cystic lesions that can be performed in an...
Cochlear implantation effective in treating children with Pendred syndrome Dr. Nandita Mohan9 Aug 2021 9:00 AM ISTCochlear implantation is an effective and successful treatment for severe-to-profound hearing loss in children with Pendred syndrome and for whom...
Single dose lidocaine, epinephrine following iontophoresis of tympanic membrane safe: Study Dr. Nandita Mohan7 Aug 2021 9:00 AM ISTThe local and systemic safety of bilateral iontophoretic delivery of 2% lidocaine, 1:100,000 epinephrine to the TM was demonstrated by low plasma...
Intratympanic steroid injections safe and effective for refractory Meniere's disease,finds study Dr Satabdi Saha6 Aug 2021 9:00 AM ISTAccording to recent research reports, Intratympanic steroid injections may be a safe and the effective treatment for refractory Meniere's disease,...
Sinusitis related to COVID-19 may lead to orbital cellulitis, finds case study MD Bureau5 Aug 2021 9:00 AM ISTSinusitis related to Covid-19 may be a source of facial infection, according to Vinicius Almeida Carvalho and his team at the State University of...
Desmopressin reduces bleeding during functional endoscopic sinus surgery: Study Dr. Nandita Mohan4 Aug 2021 9:00 AM ISTIntravenous desmopressin (DDAVP) can reduce bleeding during surgery and offer an enhanced vision for surgeon during surgery, finds a study published...
FDA approves Nucala as add-on treatment for chronic rhinosinusitis patients with nasal polyps Hina Zahid2 Aug 2021 9:00 AM ISTThe US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Nucala as a treatment for adults who have chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps. Nucala...
Nasal septal abscess risk higher in type 2 DM patients, Finds study Dr. Nandita Mohan31 July 2021 9:00 AM ISTUncontrolled diabetes mellitus is considered a risk factor for nasal septal abscess (NSA) development in patients without trauma. However, T2DM is...
Early antiviral response in the nose may determine the course of COVID-19 Hina Zahid30 July 2021 8:00 PM ISTCAMBRIDGE, MA - Over the past 18 months, researchers have learned much about COVID-19 and its viral cause, SARS-CoV-2. They know how the virus enters...
Middle turbinate resection unlikely to develop empty nose syndrome in first postoperative year Dr. Nandita Mohan30 July 2021 9:00 AM ISTEmpty nose syndrome (ENS) is characterized by nasal dryness, crusting, and paradoxical nasal obstruction most commonly after inferior turbinate...
