Tonsillectomy – Indications, Contraindications and Complications
Tonsillectomy is a surgical procedure that involves the complete removal of both palatine tonsils from the back of the throat. This operation is primarily performed to treat recurrent tonsillitis, throat […]
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Understanding Your Sleep Study Report: A Simple Guide to Sleep Study Terms
Sleep is more than just closing your eyes; it’s a crucial part of feeling good and staying healthy. If your doctor suspects something might be wrong with your sleep, the […]
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Dirofilariasis in the Temporalis Muscle of a Teenager
Dirofilaria is a parasitic worm commonly found in dogs and other animals. Human infection, known as dirofilariasis, is relatively uncommon and occurs when the parasite is transmitted through mosquito bites. […]
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HIV Associated Salivary Gland Disease
Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) associated salivary gland disease is seen in 4-8% of adults and children with HIV, most commonly present as enlarged gland. The condition is one of the […]
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Mumps / Epidemic parotitis / Viral parotitis
Parotitis is a clinical condition marked by the swelling and inflammation of the parotid glands. It can arise from various causes, including obstruction of the parotid duct (such as sialolithiasis), […]
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Thyroid Health: Best and Worst Foods for Ideal Hormone Levels
Balanced functioning of the thyroid gland is necessary for the proper functioning of other organs of the body and for the body’s energy production. Many of the foods we eat […]
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തൈറോയ്ഡ് രോഗികളുടെ ഭക്ഷണം – കഴിക്കാവുന്നതും, ഒഴിവാക്കേണ്ടതും.
ശരീരത്തിലെ മറ്റ് അവയവങ്ങളെ യഥാവിധി പ്രവർത്തിപ്പിക്കാനും, ശരീരത്തിന്റെ ഊർജോല്പാദനത്തിനും, തൈറോയ്ഡ് ഗ്രന്ഥിയുടെ സന്തുലിതമായ പ്രവർത്തനം അനിവാര്യമാണ്. നമ്മുടെ പല ഭക്ഷണ പദാർത്ഥങ്ങളും തൈറോയ്ഡ് ഹോർമോണിന്റെ സ്വാഭാവിക ഉത്പാദനത്തെ ബാധിക്കാൻ സാധ്യത ഉള്ളതാണ്. ആയതിനാൽ തൈറോയ്ഡ് ഗ്രന്ഥിയുടെ രോഗാവസ്ഥകൾ ഉള്ളവർ ഭക്ഷണ കാര്യങ്ങളിൽ […]
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How I do it?: Carolyn’s Window Approach To Unilateral Frontal Sinus Surgery
Endoscopic frontal sinus surgery is a highly specialized procedure that aims to address various pathologies within the frontal sinuses, such as chronic sinusitis, benign and malignant tumors, and other anatomical […]
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SnoozeCon 2024: A Resounding Success in Advancing Sleep Surgery
The first chapter of SnoozeCon 2024, conducted on May 05, 2024 was an extraordinary gathering of 116 dedicated delegates from across the medical spectrum, including ENT specialists, dentists, and pulmonologists, all […]
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Lemierre’s syndrome
Lemierre’s syndrome (also known as postanginal septicemia) is a rare, life-threatening complication of oropharyngeal / deep neck space infections (parapharyngeal abscess, retropharyngeal abscess etc..) with significant mortality. It is the septic […]
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Thyroid Surgery: A Comprehensive Guide for Patients
The thyroid gland is a butterfly-shaped gland located at the front of the neck. The job of the thyroid gland is to produce thyroid hormones. Thyroid hormone also helps the […]
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തൈറോയ്ഡ് ശസ്ത്രക്രിയ എങ്ങനെ? വേണ്ടതെപ്പോൾ?
ചിത്രശലഭത്തിന്റെ ആകൃതിയിൽ കഴുത്തിന്റെ മുന്നിൽ ആയി സ്ഥിതി ചെയുന്ന ഒരു ഗ്രന്ഥിയാണ് തൈറോയ്ഡ് ഗ്രന്ഥി. തൈറോയ്ഡ് ഹോർമോണുകൾ ഉൽപാദിപ്പിക്കുക എന്നതാണ് തൈറോയ്ഡ് ഗ്രന്ഥിയുടെ ജോലി. തൈറോയ്ഡ് ഹോർമോൺ തലച്ചോറ്, ഹൃദയം, പേശികൾ, ശരീരത്തിലെ മറ്റ് അവയവങ്ങൾ എന്നിവയെ ആവശ്യമുള്ളതുപോലെ പ്രവർത്തിക്കാനും സഹായിക്കുന്നു. […]
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Retropharyngeal Abscess – Clinical Presentation and Treatment
Retropharyngeal abscess is a potentially life-threatening condition, when infection tracts to lymphoid tissue between posterior pharyngeal wall and prevertebral fascia. Anatomy of Retropharyngeal space The retropharyngeal space lies immediately posterior […]
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Parapharyngeal Abscess
Parapharyngeal abscess is a life-threatening infection, due to spread of infection to the parapharyngeal space. Epidemiology Can occur in any age group Most common causes are tonsillitis, peritonsillar abscess, dental […]
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Parapharyngeal Space Anatomy and Clinical Importance
Parapharyngeal space (PPS) is a potential space filled with fat and areolar tissue, lying laterally on either side of pharynx, bounded and subdivided by various condensation of fascia. It is […]
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