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Intranasal splints have evolved over time from 1955, when it was first introduced by Salinger and Cohen, who ABSTRACT Background: Nasal packing is an important step after septal surgeries. Conventional nasal packing with vaseline gauze is associated with significant morbidity. Of late, the nasal splint with clip has been tried as an alternative in an attempt to prevent this morbidity. The aim of our study is to compare post-operative morbidities of conventional nasal packing (using vaseline gauze) and nasal splint with clip following septoplasty and cauterization of inferior turbinates. Methods: A comparative study was conducted on 50 patients who underwent septoplasty surgery with reduction of both inferior turbinates using bipolar cautery. In the postoperative period, patients were assessed for pain, nasal obstruction, head ache and ear complaints. Results: Patients in whom nasal splint with clip were used, were found to have a more comfortable postoperative period when compared to conventional nasal packing, which was found to be statistically significant. Conclusions: Post-operative morbidity has been found to be significantly lower with nasal splint with clip in comparison to conventional nasal packing using vaseline gauze.

<p class="abstract"><strong>Background:</strong> The styloid process is a conical projection of the temporal bone lateral to the jugular foramen, and is of variable length. The objective of this study is to know the incidence of elongated styloid process in patients presenting with chronic tonsillitis, and whether x-ray Towne’s view should be part of preoperative evaluation.</p><p class="abstract"><strong>Methods:</strong> A prospective study was conducted on 160 patients who attended ENT OPD with symptoms of chronic tonsillitis. Towne’s view x-rays were taken and elongated styloid process looked for.  </p><p class="abstract"><strong>Results:</strong> 73.4% of patients with chronic tonsillitis have associated elongated styloid process.</p><p><strong>Conclusions:</strong> X-ray Towne’s view should be considered as part of routine preoperative evaluation in patients with chronic tonsillitis. </p>