3 research outputs found
Difference in anthropometric measurements of nose among North and South Indians
No full textBackground: The shape of nose varies with ethnicity, race, age, sex and the “normalcy” of nose differs with region and culture. Our objective is to document the differences among North and South Indian population which can be taken as references. Materials and Methods: This study includes measurement of different parameters of nose among 14 North Indian(9 males;5 females) and 61 South Indian medical students (27 males;34 females) using vernier calliper and was statistically analysed. Results: 1) Morphological width of the nose -3.1cm (North Indians) and 3.1 cm(South Indians).2) Columella length -1.8 cm(North Indians) and 1.7 cm(South Indians).3) Columella Width -0.66cm(North Indians) and 0.58 cm(South Indians).4) Alar Width -0.52 cm (North Indians) and 0.48 cm (South Indians). 5).The most common type of cheek alar groove was cheek type followed by labial and tube type in both North and South Indians. Conclusion:The evaluation of difference in nasal parameters is helpful in quantifying the nasal deformities pertaining to different regions within a country so that the” ideal nose” is achieved post surgery
Anthropometric Study of Nasal Parameters of South Indian Population
No full textIntroduction
The shape of the nose is a signature indicating the ethnicity, age, and sex of the person. Our aim is to map the range of various anthropometric parameters of nose in South Indians.
Materials and Methods
This study includes measurement and statistical analysis of different parameters of nose among 61 South Indian medical students (34 females;27 males) using digital Vernier calipers.
Results
The means of various parameters were- 1) Nasal Breadth -2.9cm (males) and 2.5 cm (females). 2) Nasal height-5 cm (males) and 4.9cm (females). 3) The nasofacial angle-37.9 degree (males) and 36.7 degree (females). 4) The nasolabial angle 115.2 degree (males) and 116.5 degree (females). 5) The nasofrontal angle 127.1 degree (males) and 134.7 degree (females). 6) The most common type of nose is leptorrhine in both males and females.
Conclusion
All the measurements can be used for evaluation of nasal deformity, treatment planning and post-surgical evaluation of the correction achieved during rhinoplasty
Mucormycosis in post-covid patients: An epidemic in pandemic
No full textRhino-orbitol-cerebral mucormycosis (ROCM) is seen as a common post-coronavirus disease (COVID-19) fungal infection in India. It is a lethal, opportunistic infection of the paranasal sinuses and brain caused by fungi of the Mucorales, most commonly with Rhizopus spp. Early diagnosis and timely management are essential. Other studies have shown high mortality up to 25–60%. However, in this study, the recovery rate is very high. We aimed to present six post-COVID mucor cases and to review the literature in terms of prevention, diagnosis, and management of this fatal infection. We carried out a retrospective case series of six patients with a confirmed diagnosis of ROCM presenting to a single tertiary-level hospital during the second wave of covid 19 pandemic. Clinical details for each case was obtained from the hospital information system. A total of six patients (five males and one female) were diagnosed with ROCM during this period. Out of six patients, four had diabetes mellitus and all were on steroid treatment during COVID-19 infection. The most common presenting features were headache (100%), facial pain (80%), orbital swelling (80%), and earache (20%). Most of the patients had sinusitis as a predominant finding in preop magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) at presentation. All patients received liposomal amphotericin B (LAmB) as the first line of treatment and subsequently shifted to posaconazole. The overall recovery rate was 100% and patients were discharged. ROCM infection is very hard to treat. The studies have shown cases with late presentation spreading beyond paranasal sinuses. Early intervention and treatment with antifungals and extensive surgical debridement resulted in the full recovery of all six cases
