Outcome of classical and reversal stapedotomy in otosclerosis

Classical and reversal stapedotomy both are exclusively done in otosclerosis but definite information regarding surgical advances, postoperative results, complications and information about how and in which patients these surgical techniques should exclusively be used are a source of continuous discussions. This prospective observational study was conducted in the Department of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University, Shahbagh, Dhaka from July 2019 to December 2020 o compare the outcomes of classical and reversal stapedotomy in patients with otosclerosis. Total 28 cases of otosclerosis who underwent stapedotomy were divided in to two groups i.e. Group A (classical stapedotomy) & Group B (reversal stapedotomy) with 14 patients in each group. All patients were followed up post-operatively up to 3 months with Pure-tone audiometry (PTA). There is no significant difference between classical and reversal stapedotomy approach in terms of hearing improvement and complications. Chorda tympani injury was the main complication in both the groups. Regarding hearing gain and complications there was no significant difference between classical and reversal stapedotomy approach. BSMMU J 2022; 15(2): 121-12

Vitamin D status in association with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus and related disorders in the Bangladeshis of East London

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Columellar sinus: A rare congenital isolated sinus

Midline congenital malformation of the nose is a very rare presentation and it's midline situation seems curious and is very difficult to explain on the basis of the present day conception of the embryology of the nose. The prevalence of lower lip sinuses has been estimated to be about 0.001 % of the general population. Upper lip sinuses are even more uncommon. We herein report a case of a 13 years old girl having congenital sinus affecting the upper part of the columella

Columellar sinus: A rare congenital isolated sinus

Midline congenital malformation of the nose is a very rare presentation and it's midline situation seems curious and is very difficult to explain on the basis of the present day conception of the embryology of the nose. The prevalence of lower lip sinuses has been estimated to be about 0.001 % of the general population. Upper lip sinuses are even more uncommon. We herein report a case of a 13 years old girl having congenital sinus affecting the upper part of the columella

Metastatic neck node - a clinical study of 60 cases

Metastatic neck node is not uncommon in the otolaryngology department of a tertiary level hospital. Ignorance, illiteracy, delay in seeking medical advice and poor orientation of our general practitioners regarding management causes these patients to suffer from marked morbidity and mortality. It is a prospective study with random selection of sixty (60) cases of metastatic neck node admitted in the otolaryngology department of BSMMU and Dhaka Medical College Hospital during a period extending from September, 2002 to August, 2003. Here 53(88.33%) cases of metastatic neck nodes having a known primary in the head neck region and in other seven (11.67%) cases primary site of malignancy could not be detected. The commonest site of known primary was supraglottic larynx. Highest number 19 (31.67%) of presentation was seen in 5th decade. Male incidence 47 (78.33%) was more compared to female 13 (21.67%). Keywords: Neck gland, Metastatic neck node, Unknown primary.DOI: 10.3329/bjo.v15i1.4307 Bangladesh J of Otorhinolaryngology 2009; 15(1): 26-30</jats:p

Metastatic neck node- a clinical study of 60 cases

Metastatic neck node is not uncommon in the otolaryngology department of a tertiary level hospital. Ignorance, illiteracy, delay in seeking medical advice and poor orientation of our general practitioners regarding management causes these patients to suffer from marked morbidity and mortality. It is a prospective study with random selection of sixty (60) cases of metastatic neck node admitted in the otolaryngology department of BSMMU and Dhaka Medical College Hospital during a period extending from September, 2002 to August, 2003. Here 53(88.33%) cases of metastatic neck nodes having a known primary in the head neck region and in other seven (11.67%) cases primary site of malignancy could not be detected. The commonest site of known primary was supraglottic larynx. Highest number 19(31.67%) of presentation was seen in 5th decade. Male incidence 47(78.33%) was more compared to female 13(21.67%)

Subcutaneous emphysema and pneumomediastinum following adenotonsillectomy

Adenotonsillectomy is a commonly performed surgery for an Otolaryngologist. The most common complication is post operative bleeding. However, it can potentially be associated with several other complications. Subcutaneous emphysema after adenotonsillectomy one of the rare complication but potentially life threatening. A case of 6 years old boy who developed cervicofacial subcutaneous emphysema and pneumomediastinum following adenotonsillectomy is reported here.&#x0D; Bangladesh Med Res Counc Bull 2019; 45: 62-65</jats:p

Schwanoma of tonsil

Background: Schwannoma is mostly benign lesion that originates from the Schwannoma cells that cover the myelinated nerve fibers. Schwannoma arising from the tonsil are very rare. In head and neck region the incidence rate of schwannoma is between 25 to 45%. In most of the cases vestibular nerve followed by a parapharyngeal space is involved. It is also known as neurilemmoma.&#x0D; Objective: To diagnoses and manage the case of a Schwannoma of Tonsil.&#x0D; Findings: A case of tonsillar schwannoma in a 42 years old males was reported. The patient presented with unilateral enlargement of left tonsil with congested pharyngeal mucosa.&#x0D; Conclusion: Proper clinical examination with radiological assessment plays a vital role to diagnosis this accurately.&#x0D; Bangladesh Med Res Counc Bull 2020; 46(2): 142-144</jats:p

Effects of Supplementation of Vitamin A on some Aspects of Lung Fuctions in Elderly Women of a Rural Area of Bangladesh

The study was carried out to observe the changes in lung functions in the elderly women bothbefore and two months after supplementation of vitamin A. For this purpose, a total number of30 apparently healthy elderly female subjects with age ranging from 40-60 years were selectedfrom a rural area of Bangladesh. They were studied both before and two months aftersupplementation of vitamin A at a dose of 10,000 IU daily. Sex matched 30 apparently healthyadult subjects with age ranging from 25-40 years were taken as control. Pulmonary functionswere assessed by measuring FVC, FEVi, FEVi/FVC% and PEFR by VM1 ventilometer onstanding position.The mean measured pulmonary variables such as FVC, FEVi, FEV,/FVC% and PEFR were lowerthan those of their predicted values both in the experimental and control groups. The meanmeasured values of all the pulmonary variables were significantly lower in the elderly subjectscompared with those of the younger age group. Again, the FVC, FEVi, FEVi/FVC% and PEFRwere significantly increased in the same group of subjects after supplementation of vitamin A.But not up to the level of those of younger subjects.The result of the study reveals that pulmonary functions become lower in the elderly subject'simprovement of which occurs after supplementation of vitamin A. These lower pulmonaryfunctions in the elderly subjects of the present study group is likely to be due to low dietaryintake of vitamin A as pulmonary functions were improved after supplementation of vitamin A.doi: 10.3329/taj.v16i2.3886TAJ December 2003; Vol.16(2): 68-72</jats:p