Tonsillectomy is a commonly performed surgical procedure these days.

It is really worthwhile attempting to trace the history of this surgical procedure.

This common surgical procedure was a really dangerous procedure during early 18th century.

Introduction: This article is relevant in the present day scenario as more and more children under go endolaryngeal surgeries.

With efficient neonatal intensive care units, large number of premature / low birth weight babies thrive these days.

As the old adage goes "A child is not a miniature adult" it is imperative that equipment design should keep pace with the advancing science.

Pediatric larynx is unique in many ways. It is placed high up in the neck, the overhanging omega shaped epiglottis makes visualization

of larynx nearly impossible. It is important to design laryngoscopes that could overcome these anatomical variations.

This article discusses the various laryngoscopes available for use in pediatric age group of patients.

Stenting airway is not only a life saving procedure but also facilitates rapid healing.

This eBook describes the indications and various techniques of stent insertion.

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Steeple's sign is seen in antero posterior radiographs of soft tissues of neck.

Narrowed subglottic air column produces an inverted "V" which resembles the steeple of a church.

This is commonly seen in patients with croup.

Upgraded Institute of Otolaryngology Madras Medical College has launched a Souvenir in commemoration of 175th year anniversary of the college.

This article describes the role of microdebrider in nasal surgery.

Microdebriders have revolutionized nasal surgery.

This article describes the use of this instrument in nasal surgery.

Tinnitus is defined as sound in the ear / head without external stimulus.

Managing tinnitus is an arduous task. There is still no single modality management for this problem.

This article discusses the role of Amytryptiline a tricyclic antidepressant in the managment of tinnitus.

Bifid inferior turbinate is a very rare anatomical variation. Literature documents only 2 such cases till date. Researchers consider bifid inferior turbinate to be an anamoly involving the uncinate process, since uncinate process was found to be absent in these patients.

Leptin which is an antiobesity protein is also suspected to play a role in the pathophysiology of nasal polyposis.
The term leptin is derived from the Greek work leptos which means thin.