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Background: Cortical mastoidectomy with tympanoplasty is considered the standard of treatment in case of active mucosal chronic otitis media, refractory to medical treatment. Objective: Aim for this study was to find out the efficacy of cortical mastoidectomy with tympanoplasty in the management of chronic mucosal otitis media. Materials and Methods: This is an observational study conducted from January 2016 to July 2016. Total 50 patients were included in this study. Inclusion criteria was diagnosed cases of mucosal chronic otitis media with persistent ear discharge, adequate medical treatment, age between 15-60 years of both sexes. All the patients underwent cortical mastoidectomy with tympanoplasty, and patients were followed up to 12 weeks to evaluate graft take rate and compare pre-operative and post-operative hearing status. Results: In this study male to female ratio was 1.17:1. Mean age of study group was 30.66 ( 9.62) years. Graft uptake was successful in 43 (87%) and in 07 (14%) graft didn't take. Graft take rate was highest in 15-30 years age group. Mean preoperative and post-operative air bone gap were 28.45 (7.69) dB and 25.30 ( 8.5) dB respectively. Conclusion: Cortical mastoidectomy with tympanoplasty shows good outcome in aspects of disease clearance and graft uptake success in chronic mucosal otitis media. Although hearing gain occurs in most cases, it is rather modest. KYAMC Journal Vol. 11, No.-2, July 2020, Page 91-95
Background: Hypertrophy of the adenoid is a common finding in children under 12 years of age, which commonly leads to impairment of hearing.Nasoendoscopyand audiological tests are frequently included in the workup of these patients. Objectives:Aim for this study was to find out whether any correlation exists between the size of adenoids on nasoendoscopy and the audiological parameters. Materials & Methods: This is cross-sectional study conducted from Jan 2019 to Jan 2020 in Khwaja Yunus Ali Medical College Hospital, Enayetpur, Shirajganj. Total 50 patients were included in this study. In all patients, Flexible nasoendoscopy, Pure tone audiometry and Tympanometry was done. Findings were evaluated to assess the correlation of degree of adenoid hypertrophy to the severity of hearing impairment. Results: In this study, mean age of participants was 7.46 (3.62) years. Findings of hypertrophy were – Grade I 7(13%), Grade II 24(47%), Grade III 14(28%), Grade IV 6(12%).Findings of hearing status were – upto 25 dB 14(28%), Between 26–40 dB 32(64%), Above 40 dB 4(8%). Mean hearing loss according to adenoid hypertrophy were – Grade I –19.42dB, Grade II –30.41dB, Grade III – 35.64dB, Grade IV – 38.60dB. Type B curve percentage on adenoid groups were – Grade I – 3(43%), Grade II – 16(67%), Grade III – 11(79%), Grade IV – 6(100%). Conclusion: Adenoid hypertrophy as seen on nasoendoscopy correlates well with the expected audiological parameters in children. KYAMC Journal.2021;12(01): 18-21
Background: Recurrent posterior epistaxis is a challenging problem for most otolaryngologists. Of the several proposed treatment modalities, endoscopic ligation of SPA (Sphenopalatine artery) provides a simple and effective solution with relatively minor complications. Objectives: Aim of this study was to find out the success rate and complications of endoscopic ligation of SPA in the management of recurrent posterior epistaxis. Materials and Methods: This was an observational study conducted from Jan 2019 to Jan 2021. Total 60 patients were included in this study. Inclusion criteria were - recurrent epistaxis (at least 4 episodes in last 2 months) with bleeding point not seen in anterior rhinoscopy, Failure of previous conservative management with medications and nasal packing, age between 18–60 years of both sexes. All the patients underwent trans-nasal endoscopic Sphenopalatine artery ligation, and patients were followed up for 12 weeks to identify repeated bleeding and to evaluate complications. Results: In this study male to female ratio was 1.5:1. Mean age of study group was 44.66 (±8.62) years. No recurrent bleeding occurred in 51 (85%) and in 9 (15%) nasal bleeding occurred in the 2 months postoperative period. Anesthesia of incisor teeth occurred in 18 patients (30%), 22 patients (37%) complained about increased nasal crusting. Conclusion: Endoscopic ligation of Sphenopalatine artery shows good outcome in prevention of further episodes of epistaxis in most patients. Although some minor complications can occur, these are manageable. KYAMC Journal. 2021;12(3): 133-137
Background: Globus pharyngeus or feeling of a lump in the throat is a very common complaint in patients visiting the otolaryngology outpatient department. Pharmacotherapy with low dose amitriptyline has a significant effect in relieving the symptoms, although success rate varies among patients. Objectives: Aim for this study was to find out the benefits of low dose amitriptyline therapy in the management of Globus pharyngeus on a short term basis. Materials & Methods: This is an observational study conducted from Jan 2019 to Jan 2020. Total 50 patients were included in this study. Inclusion criteria were – subjective feeling of a lump in the throat persisting for more than 2 months, Clinical oral examination and Upper GI endoscopy revealed normal findings, age between 18–60 years of both sexes. All the patients were prescribed with 10mg Amitriptyline per oral at night for 2 months, and patients were followed during the course of treatment to assess relief of symptoms and to evaluate any side effects. Results: In this study male to female ratio was 1:4. Mean age of study group was 42.66 (_ 4.78) years. Symptomatic relief occurred in 37 (74%) patients. Increased somnolence was found in 21 patients (42%) during first 2 weeks of treatment, No improvement occurred in 8 patients (16%), and worsening of symptom occurred in 5 patients (10%). Conclusion: Low dose Amitriptyline is effective in alleviating symptoms of globus pharyngeus in most patients on a short-term basis. Although some minor side effects can occur, these are manageable. KYAMC Journal.2021;12(02): 75-77
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