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- May- 2020 -20 May
Complications of Sinusitis
A complication of rhino-sinusitis may be defined as any adverse progression of chronic or acute bacterial infection beyond the paranasal sinuses, or compromise in function of any part of the body due to local or distant effects of the condition.WHAT IS SINUSITIS? Rhinosinusitis: any inflammation of the nose and sinus…
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Head Neck And Lymph Nodes
PlatysmaOrigin – fascia overlying the pectoralis major and deltoid muscle.Surgical considerations :Increases blood supply to skin flaps.Absent in the midline of the neck.Fibers run in an opposite direction to the sternocleidomastoid muscle.PlatysmaSternocleidomastoid :Origin – medial third of the clavicle(clavicular head) manubrium (sternal head)Insertion– mastoid tip Surgical considerations: Enclosed by superficial…
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Complete Otosclerosis ENT 2013, 2016, 2019
Otosclerosis is a condition where one or more foci of irregularly laid spongy bone replace part of normally dense enchondral layer of bony otic capsule in the bony labyrinth. This is one of the most common question in DNB ENT THeory and OSCE,We will start with anatomy and then go for…
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Surgical Anatomy of Infratemporal Fossa
The Infratemporal Fossa (fossa infratemporalis; zygomatic fossa) – The infratemporal fossa is an irregularly shaped cavity, situated below and medial to the zygomatic arch. It is an anatomic space of great importance to neurological surgeonsspecializing in skull base surgery. Multiple neural and vascular structures enter & exit the infratemporal fossa via…
Read More » - 6 MayDNB ENT 2015 Theory Questions
Surgical anatomy of pterygopalatine fossa
Pterygopalatine fossa is a small space between the posterior surface of the Maxilla and the Pterygoid process of the Sphenoid bone. Its an inverted ‘tear-drop’ shaped space between bones on the lateral side of the skull immediately posterior to the maxilla. It is wider superiorly, becomes narrowed inferiorly, and ends…
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Ear Procedures Guidelines During Covid
Following are the EAR PROCEDURES GUIDELINES DURING COVID Pandemic. Mastoid surgerySignificant aerosolisation of bone and other tissues occurs during mastoid drilling1. Whilst the main route of transmission of the COVID-19 virus is through the respiratory system, there is some evidence of blood-borne transmission, although this risk is likely to be…
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High risk Procedures In ENT amid Covid 19
High risk Procedures In ENT amid Covid 19Examination of the upper aerodigestive tract (nasal cavities, sinuses, oral cavity, pharynx, larynx).Operative procedures on the aerodigestive tract – at this time only urgent and emergency cases should be undertaken.Interventional outpatient procedures on the upper aerodigestive tract, e.g. all endoscopies, nasal cautery, foreign…
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Surgical PRIORITIZATION Due To Covid
Due to high chances of aerosol generation certain procedures in ent can be differed, Below is a list of Surgical Prioritization for ENT. Surgical Prioritization for ENT.Surgical Prioritization – Priority 1aEmergency procedures to be performed in <24 hours.Airway obstruction – Cancer / Foreign body / SepsisNeck trauma with vascular /…
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Surgical Tracheostomy Protocol In COVID-19 Patients
SURGICAL TRACHEOSTOMY PROTOCOL IN COVID-19 PATIENTSBLA TRACHEOSTOMY GUIDELINEApplies to all tracheostomies undertaken (whether known Covid-19 or not due to high-risk nature of the procedure and increasing prevalence in the community). This guideline refers mainly to open surgical tracheostomy, although in some units percutaneous procedures may be preferred. When choosing a…
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Top 14 Selected DNB ENT OSCE Examination Videos
List of Selected DNB ENT OSCE Examination Videos, Taken from Geeky Medics, and Oxford Medical Education Youtube Channels. Kindly Visit their channel and Subscribe. Most of the times we are confused about the correct way of Clinical examination, or from where to start or what to do next? That’s why…
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