Tinnitus: Pathophysiology, Management with Glutamate Receptor Antagonists and Antioxidants – A Clinical Study.

Authors: Vithal. D. Udagatti, Sara Mathew, Jeshurun Samuel J, Prathamesh Phadke, Pooja C, Rajendran Dinesh Kumar^*

DOI: https://doi.org/10.67814/kijohns.2026.wd99i8di

Abstract: Background Tinnitus, the perception of sound without an external stimulus, is a common symptom in sensorineural hearing loss (SNHL). It is frequently associated with excitotoxicity caused by excessive glutamate release and reactive oxygen species (R ...

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Clinical Spectrum and Mycological Correlation in Otomycosis: An Observational Study

Authors: Vithal. D. Udagatti, Abdul Kaleem Bahadur, Aishwarya Shah, Aakansha Raj, Rajendran Dinesh Kumar^* (ORCID)

Abstract: Abstract Background: Otomycosis is a superficial fungal infection of the external auditory canal, commonly encountered in tropical and humid regions. It presents with nonspecific symptoms such as pruritus, ear pain, and aural fullness. The conditio ...

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Evaluation of aspiration followed by multiple simple sutures in the treatment of Haematoma Auris/ Seroma - a prospective interventional study.

Authors: Shivaranjini S, Dhanapala N, Vidya B Thimmaiah, Sahana Raju^* (ORCID)

DOI: https://doi.org/10.67814/kijohns.2026.vd96i8de

Abstract: ABSTRACT Background: Auricular hematoma and seroma refer to the accumulation of blood or fluid between the cartilage and perichondrium of the pinna. These conditions manifest as fluctuant swellings and, if left untreated, can lead to a permanent def ...

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Audiological Manifestations in VITILIGO – A Novel Study

Authors: C V Srinivas, Ambreen Fathima, Vijay Yoginath^* (ORCID)

Abstract: Background and Objectives: Vitiligo is common form of acquired localized depigmentation, resulting from progressive loss of melanocytes. Melanocytes in the skin, uveal tract and ear are similar in their physiology, morphology and share a common em ...

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Concentrated Growth Factor enhances Epithelialization after Mastoid Obliteration in Endoscopic Transcanal Canal Wall Down Mastoidectomy

Authors: Spoorthi Manjunath, Mathumitha A, Ramya B^* (ORCID)

DOI: https://doi.org/10.67814/kijohns.2026.de0wuvby

Abstract: Background: Chronic otitis media with cholesteatoma often requires canal wall down mastoidectomy, even though effective in disease clearance, results in an open mastoid cavity prone to delayed epithelialization and persistent discharge. Mastoid obl ...

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