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Microlaryngoscopy is a procedure in which the larynx is visualized through a microscope. It thus allows a magnified view of the larynx which is not possible on direct or indirect laryngoscopy. History: Kleinsasser in 1960 introduced and popularised the new microlaryngoscope used in conjunction with the microscope. Indications: Diagnostic: To have a microscopic visualization of the larynx in cases of hoarseness of voice which cannot be diagnosed by indirect or direct laryngoscopy . Biopsy of laryngeal lesions. Also, the extent of the growth can be seen by this procedure. For assessment of laryngeal trauma. Therapeutic: Removal of foreign bodies Injection of teflon paste in the vocal cords in cases of vocal cord palsy Laser cordectomy in carcinoma of vocal cord Dilatation of subglottic stenosis Insertion of laryngeal stent Arytenoidectomy in cases of abductor cord palsy Excision of vocal nodules, cysts and haemangiomas Technique: Patient is under general...

Mnemonic:   ATROPI in Y oung G irl A - Antibiotic Spray T - Teflon Paste R - Remove Crust O - Oestradiol Therapy P - Placental Extract    - Potassium Iodide I - Irrigation In - Insert Fat, Cartilage Y - Young’s Operation G - Glucose In Glycerine    - Girls-(Female More Affected)

tran SV er S e fracture - Seventh palsy, Vertigo and Sensorineural hearing loss. l O ngitudinal fracture - here O indicates OTORRHEA more common here...

Mnemonic : HARDS H - Hypertrophy with Hoarseness A - Abscess (Peritonsillar - Quinsy) R - Recurrent Sore Throat M - Malignancy Is Suspected S - Seizures (Febrile Seizures Due to Tonsillitis)

Mnemonic : SCAN your nose S - shaped deformity C - shaped deformity A - Anterior dislocation N - Nasal spur * Deviation may involve only the cartilage, bone or both. *S -shaped deformity may cause bilateral nasal obstruction.

Mnemonic:  COW TO MEN C - Young Children O - Only hearing ear W - Works in high construction,diving,air travels T - Tympanic membrane perforation O - Otitis externa M - Meniers disease E - Exostosis N - works in Noisy surroundings

Mnemonic : H e ARD better after stapes surgery H - hearing threshold 30 db or worse A - air - bone gap 15 db R - rinne negative for 256,512 Hz D - discrimination speech score 60%

Mnemonic: Coffee Board C-Chronic Maxillary Sinusitis O-Oroantral Fistula F-Fungal Sinusitis F-Foreign Body of Maxilla E-Ethmoidectomy E-Elevation of Floor of Orbit in Orbital Fracture B-Biopsy O-Opening of Maxillary Sinus for Maxillary Artery Ligation A-Antr choanal Polyp R-Reduction of Fracture Maxilla D-Dental Cyst

Mnemonic : "MERA FRCP" M=Mucocele of Frontoethmoidal/Sphenoid Sinus E=Epistaxis R=Recurrent Acute Bac. Sinusitis A= A C Polyp F= Fungal Sinusitis R= Removal of Foreign Body C= Chronic Bac. Sinusitis P=Polypoid Rhinosinusitis