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Volume 5

December 2019

Volume 5, Issue 2

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April 2019

Volume 5, Issue 1

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Volume 4

August, 2018

Volume 4, Issue 1

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December, 2018

Volume 4, Issue 2

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Volume 3

June, 2017

Volume 3, Issue 2

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December, 2017

Volume 3, Issue 3

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February, 2017

Volume 3, Issue 1

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Volume 2

June, 2016

Volume 2, Issue 3

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September, 2016

Volume 2, Issue 4

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May, 2016

Volume 2, Issue 2

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February, 2016

Volume 2, Issue 1

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October, 2016

Volume 2, Issue 5

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Volume 1

November, 2015

Volume 1, Issue 1

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Article in press

  • 2020, March

    brief research report

    Awareness of Ototoxicity among Medical Doctors in AssamOpen Access

    Writisha Bora, Himanshu K. Sanju*, Vijay Kumar, Prasanta Borah and Tushar Jain
    DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.17140/OTLOJ-6-159
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    Introduction
    Previous literature has reported ill-effect of ototoxic drug on hearing and balance. Present study investigated awareness among medical doctors for the same.
    Method
    A total of 55-medical doctors of multiple specialties from Assam, India participated in the present study. A total of 14 questions with Likert Scale based scoring pattern were framed and validated for the present study.
    Results
    Outcome of the present study showed high awareness percentage about side effect ototoxic drugs was obtained, which was a satisfying outcome.
    Conclusion
    While low audiological referral and consultation awareness was identified as an area of concern.

    Keywords
    Ototoxicity; Doctors; Assam; Awareness.


  • 2020, March

    mini review

    Rechargeable Battery Solutions for Digital Hearing Aids: A Mini ReviewOpen Access

    Neha Taneja*
    DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.17140/OTLOJ-SE-5-104
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    Everyday all of us use rechargeable solutions either its smartphones, televisions, or any other electronic devices. Faster streaming of these electronic devices to other external devices may be facilitated through wireless connectivity. Wireless streaming demands much more battery backup. With advancement of hearing aid technology many features exists in hearing aids which may facilitate better spectral information, improved speech understanding in presence of background noise and thus improving communication and quality of life of the users. The use of these advanced features often requires continuous uninterrupted power supply. Traditional disposable hearing aid batteries cannot be assured of their performance due to their inopportune time discharge. Recently rechargeable solutions in hearing aids have been discovered that can support long-lasting wireless streaming. Modern day rechargeable batteries are expected to be easy to charge which can last for longer duration with more reliability and durability. Rechargeable as a feature is added on over and boon. Rechargeable battery solutions based on its various benefits may support as boon for environment, hearing aid users and professionals (better counseling and more satisfied users). The aim of this article is to highlight the awareness of these different rechargeable solutions for the users and professionals. In addition mentioning in brief the superiority of Lithium ion battery which is widely accepted in rechargeable hearing aids.

    Keywords
    Rechargeable hearing aids; Wireless streaming; Batteries for hearing aids; Li-ion batteries.


  • 2020, May

    editorial

    A New Mindset: Artificial Intelligence in Digital Hearing AidsOpen Access

    Neha Taneja*
    DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.17140/OTLOJ-6-e007
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  • 2020, June

    case report

    Agenesis of the Thyroid Isthmus: A Case ReportOpen Access

    Ivan P. Mani* and Niharika Raju,
    DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.17140/OTLOJ-6-160
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    Agenesis of the thyroid isthmus is a rare entity with a incidence rate of 0.5 and 10%. Thyroid isthmus agenesis could be associated with ectopic thyroid tissue or agenesis of the thyroid lobes. We discuss a case of a multinodular goitre which presented with morphological variations which was not detected on ultrasonography of the neck.

    Keywords
    Thyroid; Head and neck; Isthmus.


  • 2020, September

    brief research report

    Effectiveness of Identafi® in Evaluation of Precancerous Oral LesionsOpen Access

    Vural Fidan*, Handan Koyuncu, Emine Sakalar and Bengisu Turfan
    DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.17140/OTLOJ-6-161
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    Aim
    To examine the role of the Identafi® device in early diagnosis of the nature of oral lesions.
    Results
    Buccal mucosal lesions that diagnosed Kreatosis were the most seem lesion in oral area.
    Conclusion
    It has been observed that the indentative device provides convenience to the physician in the early diagnosis of precancerous oral
    lesions and some tissue formations that may be overlooked can be reached.
    Keywords
    Identafi®; Oral lesion; Precancerous; Early diagnosis; Tobacco; Alcohol.


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  • 2019, June

    original research

    The Effectiveness of Inferior Turbinoplasty in Children with Nasal ObstructionOpen Access

    Balegh H. Abdelhak*, Ahmed A. Sadek, Rasha A. Abdel Moneim and Zein A. Saad
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    Objective
    To evaluate the effectiveness of medial flap inferior turbinoplasty for the treatment of nasal obstruction in children.

    Patients and Methods
    This study was conducted at the ear nose throat (ENT) Department at Minia University Hospital, Minia, Egypt which include 40 children with bilateral nasal obstruction due to bilateral hypertrophied inferior turbinates that did not respond to medical treatment for 3 successive months in the form of (systemic antihistamines, systemic and local decongestant drugs and local corticosteroid spray) who attended the ENT outpatient clinic. All patients were subjected to turbinate reduction through medial flap inferior turbinoplasty.

    Results
    Forty patients with bilateral hypertrophied inferior turbinates were assessed. Ninety days after surgery, 90% of patients transformed from severe or moderate degrees of nasal obstruction “pre-operatively” to mild degree or completely with no nasal obstruction; 80% of patients had grade I improvement in nasal obstruction and 14 patients had only grade II improvement; only
    10% of patients had crustation.

    Conclusion
    Medial flap inferior turbinoplasty is safe and effective in the treatment of nasal obstruction in children with almost no complications was recorded.

    Keywords
    Inferior turbinate hypertrophy; Inferior turbinoplasty; Nasal obstruction; Children.


  • 2019, June

    letter to the editor

    Coexistence of Tuberculosis and Metastatic Undifferentiated Carcinoma of Nasopharynx in Cervical Lymph NodeOpen Access

    Sameh Mezri*, Sameh Sayhi, Marwa Ben Amira, Issam Msakni, Besma Laabidi, Rania Ben M'hamed and Khemaies Akkeri
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    The coexistence of a head and neck cancer and a lymph node tuberculosis is rarely described. The problem is essentially diagnostic. We report the case of a patient with cervical lymphadenopathy and non suspect swelliing of nasopharynx. Histopathological study of lymph node reveled an association of a tubercular adenitis and a metastasis of a squamous cell carcinoma.


  • 2019, July

    retrospective study

    Outcomes of Vocal Fold Immobility After Pediatric Cardiovascular SurgeryOpen Access

    Anatoli F. Karas, Aniruddha Patki, Marisa A. Ryan, Patrick A. Upchurch, Rose J. Eapen and Eileen M. Raynor*
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    Objectives
    Cardiovascular surgery is increasingly performed in children for congenital malformations of the heart and great vessels. Observed as vocal fold immobility, recurrent laryngeal nerve injury is a well-described complication. As overall outcomes improve and patients live longer, the sequelae of vocal fold immobility amplify insignificance. Families are often unaware of the longterm issues related to vocal fold immobility especially with regard to need for alternative alimentation routes. We report on the incidence of use of feeding tubes, the timing of vocal fold function return and need for additional aerodigestive interventions.
    Methods
    We reviewed 65 patients <2-years who underwent cardiovascular surgery at a tertiary center from 2008-2013 and were diagnosed post-operatively with vocal fold immobility by fiberoptic examination.
    Results
    Patent ductus arteriosus and hypoplastic left heart syndrome were the most common of the cardiovascular anomalies included. The majority (92%) had unilateral left immobility. Recovery of motion was observed in 29% ranging from 1-month to 3-years. Hypoplastic left heart syndrome had a significant negative correlation with recovery. Forty-six percent required gastrostomy tube placement either to supplement their oral intake or to completely meet their nutritional needs. Forty-eight percent required subsequent aerodigestive surgery including direct laryngoscopy/bronchoscopy (22%), tracheostomy (8%) and vocal fold injection (5%).
    Conclusion
    Counseling of families and primary care providers regarding the impact of pediatric vocal fold immobility after cardiac surgery should include the high potential requirement for supplemental alimentation as well as the need for feeding and speech therapy. Longitudinal otolaryngology and speech pathology care is imperative with vocal fold immobility since the majority of these patients do not experience functional recovery and may require further interventions over time.
    Keywords
    Vocal cord paralysis; Pediatric cardiovascular surgery; Pediatric aerodigestive disorders; Voice; Swallow; Gastrostomy.


  • 2019, August

    case report

    A Case of Pleomorphic Adenoma Metastasising to Contralateral Supraclavicular Lymph NodeOpen Access

    Esmail Abdulahi Ahmed*, Kamil Akdag, Onur Üstün, Ayça Başkadem Yılmazer, Pınar Özay Nayır, Zeynep Aydodu and Yavuz Uyar
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    Introduction

    Pleomorphic adenomas are the most common benign parotid tumours in all populations. Management always consists of a curative superficial parotidectomy. However, rare cases described, in which these histological benign tumors metastasize to distant sites. We present an example of a recurrent parotid pleomorphic adenoma with a contralateral supraclavicular lymph node metastasis after several surgical interventions.

    Case report

    In this case, we reported reported a case of 29-years male with extensive metastasis in submandibular, submental and also very rarely seen contralateral supraclavicular lymph node metastasis. Parotidectomy with preservation of facial nerve and radiotherapy was given to the patient since the lesions were very aggressive.

    Conclusion

    The patient had several surgical interventions, so it is essential to do meticulous resection in the first surgery to prevent local recurrence and distant metastasis.

    Keywords

    Pleomorphic adenoma; Metastasizing pleomorphic adenoma; Salivary gland benign neoplasia.


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  • 2019, January

    mini review

    Nonmedical Treatment (Voice Therapy) for Vocal Nodules in ChildrenOpen Access

    Neha Taneja*
    DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.17140/OTLOJ-5-150
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  • 2019, January

    case series

    Surgical Treatment of Laryngeal Haemangioma Laser CO2 Excision: Our Experience in Adult PatientsOpen Access

    Maria Cristina Cristi, Valeria Gambacorta, Arianna Di Stadio*, Simona Pindozzi, Luigi Tassi and Giampietro Ricci
    DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.17140/OTLOJ-5-151
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  • 2019, February

    original research

    Combined Epley and Semont Maneuver in Benign Paroxysmal Positional VertigoOpen Access

    Nevzat Demirbilek*
    DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.17140/OTLOJ-5-152
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  • 2019, April

    original research

    Evaluation of the Effects of Resonance Voice Therapy in Children with Vocal Fold NodulesOpen Access

    Ziya Saltürk*, Erdi Özdemir, Tolgar Lütfi Kumral, Güler Berkiten, Belgin Tutar, Yavuz Atar, Huseyin Sari and Yavuz Uyar
    DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.17140/OTLOJ-5-153
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  • 2019, April

    retrospective study

    Increased Epulis Gravidarum Prevalence in Women with Both Nasal and Oral SymptomsOpen Access

    Maria Cristina Cristi, Valeria Gambacorta*, Alfredo Di Giovanni, Simona Pindozzi, Luigi Tassi, Paradiso Daniele and Giampietro Ricci
    DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.17140/OTLOJ-5-154
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    Associate Editors

    Mohsen Naraghi, MD

    Rhinology and Facial Plastic Surgery Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery Tehran University of Medical Sciences Tehran,Iran  

    Raúl González-García, MD, PhD, FEBOMFS

    Consultant Surgeon Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery University Hospital Infanta Cristina Facultativo Especialista de Área, Servicio de Cirugía Oral y Maxilofacial Hospital Universitario Infanta Cristina, Badajoz, España Badajoz, Spain

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