Inferior turbinate mucosal graft combined with radiofrequency for the treatment of nasal hereditary haemorrhagic telangiectasia: Our experience in sixteen patients

Microscopic ear surgeries are age-old and time-tested techniques. It is difficult to ascertain whether endoscopes can take their place, but it has definitely carved a niche for itself. In India, surgeries for infective ear diseases are given priority because of potential life-threatening complications. In this scenario, an indolent disease like otosclerosis takes a rear seat. Endoscopic surgery can alleviate this suffering by offering an alternative to microscopic surgery, thus improving their quality of life. Moreover, it is a much cost-effective technique especially in developing countries. A centre having endoscopes for nasal surgery can perform ear surgery with the same ones without further investment in microscopes, thus utilising the existing gadgets maximally. An otolaryngologist should be conversant with both techniques to serve the people better, especially in areas with limited resources.