D. M. A. H. Dissanayake, K. P. Dissanayake, K. H. C. M. Ramasundara, R. M. G. P. Rajapaksha, M. R. F. Azeeza, E. G. M. G. N. Bandara, P. R. R. W. M. R. D. Abhayasinghe
{"title":"Migrated oesophageal foreign body retrieval with trans cervical approach in a district general hospital of Sri Lanka","authors":"D. M. A. H. Dissanayake, K. P. Dissanayake, K. H. C. M. Ramasundara, R. M. G. P. Rajapaksha, M. R. F. Azeeza, E. G. M. G. N. Bandara, P. R. R. W. M. R. D. Abhayasinghe","doi":"10.4038/cjo.v13i1.5378","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4038/cjo.v13i1.5378","url":null,"abstract":"A 53-year-old previously healthy patient presentated with an impending airway obstruction due to a retropharyngeal and a para-oesophageal abscess caused by a delayed impacted foreign body,failed retrieval with rigid oesophagosopy. The patient was successfully managed by exploration of the neck with trance cervical approach in a district general hospital setting. Awareness and early referral from primary care setting could have prevented a potentially life threatening complication.","PeriodicalId":311408,"journal":{"name":"Ceylon Journal of Otolaryngology","volume":"56 9","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-02-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139797541","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
G. A. H. Sewwandi, D. P. A. Dhanawardhana, S. B. Etulgama
{"title":"A typical presentation of a laryngeal foreign body in an infant","authors":"G. A. H. Sewwandi, D. P. A. Dhanawardhana, S. B. Etulgama","doi":"10.4038/cjo.v13i1.5368","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4038/cjo.v13i1.5368","url":null,"abstract":"Background: A 1-year-old boy presented with a one-day history of fever and cough, potentially linked to an episode of aspiration during homemade rice feeding. Following the incident, he refused to feed, displaying irritability. The detection of neutrophil leucocytosis and dehydration prompted IV antibiotics and fluid. Persistent symptoms led to a lateral neck x-ray, revealing a radiopaque material near the epiglottis. Fibre optic laryngoscopy identified a metallic wire lodged in the right arytenoid cartilage and posterior pharyngeal wall, possibly a fragment from a rice polishing machine. Extraction under general anaesthesia resulted in minimal mucosal injury, and the child quickly recovered postoperatively.Conclusion: This report serves as a reminder to consider foreign body ingestion in the differential diagnosis, particularly in cases with subtle or unrelated symptoms in the paediatric age group. The multidisciplinary approach emphasises prompt intervention to prevent life-threatening complications in paediatric patients. Furthermore, employing awake fibre-optic laryngoscopy in the context of a suspected respiratory tract infection to confirm the presence of a foreign body is considered a clinically safer approach than immediately resorting to examination under anaesthesia.","PeriodicalId":311408,"journal":{"name":"Ceylon Journal of Otolaryngology","volume":"27 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-02-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139855777","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
D. D. Eleperuma, U. R. R. Eranga, K. D. R. A. Kirihene
{"title":"Adrenocorticotropic hormone Secreting Olfactory Neuroblastoma producing Ectopic Cushing’s Syndrome","authors":"D. D. Eleperuma, U. R. R. Eranga, K. D. R. A. Kirihene","doi":"10.4038/cjo.v13i1.5361","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4038/cjo.v13i1.5361","url":null,"abstract":"Olfactory neuroblastoma is a rare sinonasal tumour of neuroendocrine type arising from olfactory neuroepithelium. Cushing`s syndrome is a clinical entity occurring due to elevated serum cortisol levels which is commonly due to exogenous steroids. Ectopic ACTH giving rise to endogenous Cushing’s syndrome requires vigilant evaluation in recognition of ectopic site. This syndrome gives rise to multitude of metabolic derangements with high morbidity which warrants early evaluation and management.","PeriodicalId":311408,"journal":{"name":"Ceylon Journal of Otolaryngology","volume":"8 3","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-02-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139855859","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
D. A. D. G. Daminda, K. Jayasena, U. B. Abeysundara, S. B. Agampodi, E. C. Muhandiram
{"title":"Demography, aetiology, and positional test findings of 187 consecutive patients diagnosed as having BPPV at ENT unit, Teaching Hospital Anuradhapura","authors":"D. A. D. G. Daminda, K. Jayasena, U. B. Abeysundara, S. B. Agampodi, E. C. Muhandiram","doi":"10.4038/cjo.v13i1.5366","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4038/cjo.v13i1.5366","url":null,"abstract":"Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV) is the most common vestibular disorder encountered in balance clinics. Diagnosis by Dix-Hallpike test is straightforward. However, diagnosis can still be complicated due to the presence of number of different subtypes and negative findings. Objectives of the study are to determine demographic pattern, positional test findings in patients diagnosed as having BPPV and to discuss the reasons for positional vertigo with negative physical examination findings. A subgroup analysis was done from a cross sectional descriptive study that was carried out at ENT clinic at Teaching Hospital Anuradhapura from 1st of March 2016 to 28th February 2017. Hundred and eighty-seven (187) consecutive patients with symptoms suggestive of BPPV were assessed .Posterior semi-circular canal involvement as the commonest variant with 70% diagnosed without video Frenzels. Although symptomatic during positional testing, we could not demonstrate clear nystagmus in 24.6% patients in light. Geotrophic or apogeotrophic horizontal nystagmus on supine roll test and down beating nystagmus on Dix-Hallpike test were found 4.2% and 1% respectively.Our findings on posterior canal and positional test negative BPPV are compatible with previously published data. However, diagnosis of lateral appears to be still inadequate. Early referral, routine use of video Frenzel recording at clinics, routine use of seated pitch test, repeated testing may help in reducing false negative rates and finding a specific diagnosis.","PeriodicalId":311408,"journal":{"name":"Ceylon Journal of Otolaryngology","volume":"289 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-02-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139857218","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Laryngotracheal injuries: case series and review of literature","authors":"W. H. U. P. Widanage","doi":"10.4038/cjo.v12i1.5348","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4038/cjo.v12i1.5348","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":311408,"journal":{"name":"Ceylon Journal of Otolaryngology","volume":"34 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-03-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"116570515","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
S. Kumara, K. Jayasena, R. P. T. Rajapaksha, H. M. S. B. Ethulgama
{"title":"Occipital artery based myocutaneous flap repair for cochlear implant extrusion- How I do it","authors":"S. Kumara, K. Jayasena, R. P. T. Rajapaksha, H. M. S. B. Ethulgama","doi":"10.4038/cjo.v12i1.5344","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4038/cjo.v12i1.5344","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":311408,"journal":{"name":"Ceylon Journal of Otolaryngology","volume":"19 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-03-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"128106318","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
K. Jayasena, M. H. T. C. Fernando, K. Karunaratna, R. Sureshkumar, S. Kumara
{"title":"Correction of anteverted conchal bowl deformity","authors":"K. Jayasena, M. H. T. C. Fernando, K. Karunaratna, R. Sureshkumar, S. Kumara","doi":"10.4038/cjo.v12i1.5346","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4038/cjo.v12i1.5346","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":311408,"journal":{"name":"Ceylon Journal of Otolaryngology","volume":"12 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-03-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"123110035","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
G. Z. C. Drahaman, A. Drahaman, M. Lakshan, M. B. Perera
{"title":"An Update on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) in the treatment of tinnitus","authors":"G. Z. C. Drahaman, A. Drahaman, M. Lakshan, M. B. Perera","doi":"10.4038/cjo.v12i1.5354","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4038/cjo.v12i1.5354","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":311408,"journal":{"name":"Ceylon Journal of Otolaryngology","volume":"41 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-03-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"125256456","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Percutaneous suture lateralization for bilateral vocal fold paralysis - How we do","authors":"A. Balasubramaniam, B. Thirumaran","doi":"10.4038/cjo.v12i1.5345","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4038/cjo.v12i1.5345","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":311408,"journal":{"name":"Ceylon Journal of Otolaryngology","volume":"07 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-03-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"129342710","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
M. Lakshan, A. Drahaman, I. A. Weerabahu, N. C. Wijayarathna
{"title":"Telemedicine in Otorhinolaryngology – A Covid induced opportunity?","authors":"M. Lakshan, A. Drahaman, I. A. Weerabahu, N. C. Wijayarathna","doi":"10.4038/cjo.v12i1.5352","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4038/cjo.v12i1.5352","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":311408,"journal":{"name":"Ceylon Journal of Otolaryngology","volume":"31 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-03-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"122516208","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}