International Journal of Otorhinolaryngology

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Volume 1, Issue 2, December 2015

  • Effect of Middle Turbinate Intervention on Outcomes of Middle Meatal Endoscopic Surgery

    Khaled Mohamed Bofares

    Issue: Volume 1, Issue 2, December 2015
    Pages: 13-19
    Received: Aug. 28, 2015
    Accepted: Sep. 22, 2015
    Published: Sep. 24, 2015
    DOI: 10.11648/j.ijo.20150102.11
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    Abstract: Back ground and objectives: Middle turbinate position, bulk, and shape play a significant role in the determination of drainage and ventilation at the middle meatus. The middle turbinate constitutes the corner stone for the performance of drainage as well as ventilation functions at the area of ostiomeatal complex and as one of major aims of middle... Show More
  • Resolving of Tonsillectomy Dilemma Among Children Under Age of Three Years

    Khaled Mohamed Bofares

    Issue: Volume 1, Issue 2, December 2015
    Pages: 20-26
    Received: Aug. 28, 2015
    Accepted: Sep. 25, 2015
    Published: Sep. 29, 2015
    DOI: 10.11648/j.ijo.20150102.12
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    Abstract: Backgrund and objectives: Tonsillectomy is the most common surgical procedure in specialty of otorhinolaryngology. Therefore there are frequent premises regarding this procedure to be improved from different aspects, indications, time of surgery, techniques, safety measures, and postoperative care. One of big issues regarding this procedure is the ... Show More
  • Modification of Single Puncture Arthrocentesis-A Technical Note

    Surej Kumar L. K., Varun Menon. P., Suvy Manuel

    Issue: Volume 1, Issue 2, December 2015
    Pages: 27-28
    Received: Oct. 07, 2015
    Accepted: Nov. 04, 2015
    Published: Dec. 21, 2015
    DOI: 10.11648/j.ijo.20150102.13
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    Abstract: Arthrocentesis is a simple conservative surgical procedure with minimal invasion performed to flush the inflammed TMJ. This treatment modality has been well in practice since over two decades now. Recently, the concept of single puncture arthrocentesis has been introduced and is gaining wide popularity. We believe that the concept of single punctur... Show More