Tutorials in otolaryngology

Anatomy of anterior ethmoidal artery

Introduction: Anatomical knowledge of anterior ethmoidal artery is vital during endoscopic sinus procedures if complications are to be min...
Mastoid air cell system

Mastoid air cell system: Is considered to be an important contributor to the physiology of middle ear function. According to Tum...
Tympanic neurectomy Golding wood's operation

This procedure is performed to decrease salivary flow by interrupting parasympathetic fibers of Jacobson's nerve. It was fi...
Drainage system of paranasal sinuses a review

Introduction: Study of drainage system of paranasal sinuses is important in the present day context of Functinal endoscopic surgery a...
2. Describe the anatomy of the tympanic membrane and ossicles of the ear. Describe the role of these structures in the mechanism of hearing.

Tympanic membrane is also known as the ear drum. Anatomically it could be considered to be a part of the external ear since it is attached t...
Radiological anatomy of nasopharynx

1 - Nasopharynx 2 - Tensor veli palatini 3 - Levator veli palatini 4 - Temporalis muscle Medial / deep head 5 - Temporalis muscle l...
Onodi cell

Axial CT nose and paranasal sinuses showing Onodi air cell marked "O" close to the optic nerve. Onodi cell is also known as sphen...
Fractures involving nasal septum

Introduction: Fractures of nasal septum occurs commonly in combination with fractures of nasal bones. Prompt identification of trauma inv...
Anatomy of chordatympani nerve

Introduction: The chorda tympani nerve is a branch of facial nerve. It exits the facial nerve just before it exits via the...
What is angioneurotic oedema? Classify it on pathological basis and outline the management of a case with angioneurotic oedema.

Introduction: Angioneurotic oedema is associated with rapid swelling of dermis, subcutaneous tissue, mucosa and submucosal tissues. It ...